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You will have previous experience in a similar role and of delivering training. You will also have excellent communication skills to ensure good working relationships are formed and be a competent user in MS Office including, Word, Excel and Outlook.  </p>\n<p> You will be a highly motivated individual who is able to use your initiative to work independently in order to solve problems and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.  You must be able to adopt a flexible approach to your work, and occasional work outside normal office hours may be required. </p>\n<p><strong>The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midday on Monday 5 May 2025.  Interviews will be held on Thursday 15 May 2025.</strong> </p>\n<p> We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date should we receive sufficient suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. </p>\n<p> Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes. </p>\n<p>Our preferred method of receipt of application are CV’s and a covering letter via the online application portal. 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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<li>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>We pay for whole shifts (not just individual visits) and pay at 45p per mile.</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme. </li>\n<li>Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li>Car Lease scheme.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme - 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<li>Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li>\n<li>A variety of flexible working options </li>\n<li>Our West Ways of Working – 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<li>Making a difference - 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><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>Day to day, you’ll see multiple individuals in their own homes, you’ll sometimes visit with a colleague but mostly you’ll work on your own. </p><p>You’ll then visit them regularly to monitor progress and support them with day-to-day activities which could include personal care, meal preparation, mobility and accessing the community with the aim of enabling them to regain their independence.  </p><p>You’ll case manage Reablement journeys, from initial assessment through to discharge. You’ll meet people after referral to assess their needs and support each individual to and support in the planning of their Reablement goals. You’ll also support people by signposting them to other agencies where appropriate, for example Assistive Technology, Age UK, Northamptonshire Carers etc.</p><p> </p><b>About you</b><br><p>You’ll be confident working independently and have the ability to handle unexpected situations or challenges, being able to identify the source of a problem and find an effective solution.</p><p>You’ll need previous experience within a health or social care setting, and either currently have, or be willing to work towards, NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.</p><p>A <strong>f</strong><strong>ull driving license and access to your own vehicle is required</strong>, as you will travel countywide within Northamptonshire. </p><p>We will offer a comprehensive induction to the successful candidate.</p><p> This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. 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.</p><p> </p><p>Apply now!</p><p>As we may close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for this role before the expiry date. </p><p> </p><p>For a further discussion or information about this role, please email: reablementwestadmin.ncc@westnorthants.gov.uk</p><b>About us</b><br><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><p>At West Northants Council, it's about our people. 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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a committed and supportive Revenues team, where your work will help maximise income for the council and ensure businesses receive fair, consistent, and professional support.</span></p><p><span><strong>Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of a Basic Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service.  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></span></p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<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<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<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<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<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n<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<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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Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><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><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><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><p> </p><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><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33369 - £36163","publishDate":"2025-04-15T11:48:28.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-04T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/67c23ce3-4e37-40a0-a557-e8b4a6a4a8db.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8dd8b461-f670-426b-a4de-ef529298b86f","title":"Property Strategy and Major Transactions Manager","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>West Northamptonshire Council is currently seeking to appoint the Property Strategy and Major Projects Manager into its Property Strategy and Estates team.  </p><p>The Property Strategy and Major Projects Manager will have the opportunity to work on an extremely diverse portfolio, and will manage the Property Strategy, Asset Records and Systems, and the Major (Estates) Projects teams.</p><p>The post holder will manage, and be responsible for the estates asset terrier database, the delivery of major disposal projects such as Strategic Urban Extension sites (SUE’s), ensuring that the corporate estate fits with service transformational objectives and lead on the development of Corporate Landlord, the Corporate Asset Management Plan (AMP) and the One Public Estate initiative.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join the team and support the Councils objectives of shaping an Estates function that will be an example of best practice, and one that will deliver the best outcomes for the residents of the West Northamptonshire.</p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>In the role of a Property Strategy and Major Projects Manager, you will have the opportunity to work on an extremely varied case load, covering a diverse property portfolio. Reporting directly into the Head of Property Strategy and Estates, you’ll be responsible for the delivery of complex multi-million disposals, generating significant capital receipts to support wider corporate objectives.</p><p>Through effective and robust management of the council’s asset data, including lease events, running costs, backlog and planned maintenance data and energy performance, you will lead the team that is tasked with delivering fit for purpose property solutions for the Council in line with service and corporate level transformational objectives.  In addition, you will also lead on key strategic estates objectives including the development of Corporate Landlord, the Corporate Asset Management Plan and the One Public Estate initiative.</p><p>You will deliver high quality professional and technical advice to internal and external clients, and stakeholders, and support the Council’s transformation and property rationalisation agenda.</p><b>About you</b><br><p>You’ll bring with you a wealth of experience which will enable you to ensure the efficient and cost-effective delivery major estates projects to deliver significant capital receipts and minimise operational costs across the councils portfolio of approximately 1,000 assets. Your strong negotiation skills will aid the acquisition and disposal of property, rights, and licences, supporting your direct reports to deliver the best property solutions for the benefit of the residents of West Northamptonshire.</p><p>Excellent project management skills are essential as you’ll manage complex projects on behalf of the Council and other stakeholders and will plan, identify, and anticipate challenges and obstacles within those projects and work with stakeholders. Your strong communication skills will enable you to represent the team as an interface between Tenants and the Council on operational property matters, and to represent the interests of key stakeholders and to provide good quality professional advice on estate management and valuation matters, and to advise colleagues on professional and technical issues</p><p>You will need to be:</p><ul>\n<li>Educated to Degree level or equivalent in an Estates Management or similar discipline</li>\n<li>A member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (or equivalent professional qualification)</li>\n<li>Have knowledge and understanding of the dynamics and complexities of the public sector and specifically the local government environment and its impact on service provision, staff, and relationships with key stakeholders. </li>\n<li>Experience of direct responsibility for budget management and reporting, and successful delivery of financial targets</li>\n<li>Experience in influencing and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders and customers, and of communicating ideas and solutions at all levels</li>\n<li>Experience of dealing with complex and high-profile property cases in the public sector</li>\n<li>Experience of formal project management techniques, Equality and Diversity issues and governance within a public sector environment</li>\n<li>Experience of working with the private sector, and driving commercial opportunities from property assets</li>\n<li>Ability to develop constructive relationships with stakeholders, partners, consultants, colleagues, and others within and outside the organisation, and to influence and persuade others to ensure that desired outcomes are met</li>\n</ul><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><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><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><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><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><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><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£53,694 - £57,443 (+15% Market Factor Supplement)","publishDate":"2025-04-15T11:05:22.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0eef34e3-a1f9-4dff-99c3-0e804dc7364c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"936c54bc-6d62-456f-b382-7c1c09764528","title":"Business Rates Billing Officer","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<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. 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As a Business Rates Billing Officer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring that business rates are billed accurately and managed efficiently. You’ll be interpreting complex legislation, maintaining up-to-date records, and working closely with local businesses, colleagues, and external partners to deliver an excellent service. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a committed and supportive Revenues team, where your work will help maximise income for the council and ensure businesses receive fair, consistent, and professional support.</span></p><p><span><strong>Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of a Basic Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service.  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></span></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p><span>We're looking for someone with experience in a Revenues environment, ideally with a background in business rates billing and administration.  You'll have a solid understanding of relevant legislation and procedures, and a keen eye for detail when it comes to maintaining accurate records and processing complex information.</span></p><p><span><span>You'll be confident using revenues systems (ideally Capita Academy), applying reliefs and exemptions, and working through account queries in a timely and efficient way.  You'll also have excellent communication skills, enabling you to explain billing information clearly and professionally to a wide range of customers, colleagues, and external partners.</span></span></p><p><span><span>Strong organisational skills and a proactive, analytical approach will help you succeed in this role.  Most importantly, you'll bring a positive, customer-focused attitude and a commitment to delivering fair and accurate services that supports both local businesses and the wider community.</span></span></p><p><span><span>If you're ready to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to a role that really makes an impact, we'd love to hear from you!</span></span></p><h2>Company information</h2><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><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><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><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><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><p> </p><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><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34203 - £37067","publishDate":"2025-04-14T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-04T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f1ead69a-efb0-4df9-a289-6349c45de0a4.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5003ca6e-6662-4184-9681-b4879e761e50","title":"Reablement Support Officer, Part time (Reablement West Rehabilitation)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement 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<li>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>We pay for whole shifts (not just individual visits) and pay at 45p per mile.</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme. </li>\n<li>Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li>Car Lease scheme.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme - 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<li>Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li>\n<li>A variety of flexible working options </li>\n<li>Our West Ways of Working – 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<li>Making a difference - 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><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/Qkot3MLgW0M\">Learn more - here</a></p><p>Our Reablement Support Officers work with a number of people in the community each day. You’ll travel to the people’s homes to support them with regaining skills and confidence to enable them to become more independent, actively promoting their choice and dignity. </p><p>It’s an incredibly rewarding role, every day and every visit are different! You’ll work with autonomy and independence but within a close-knit team, and you’ll have regular support from the Reablement Team Manager.</p><p>You’ll also work closely with other our health partners such as the intermediate care team.</p><p><strong>Shift Pattern: </strong>Cycle: 4 days on, followed by 4 days off</p><p><strong>Shift Breakdown (per 4-day block): </strong></p><p>2 Morning Shifts</p><p>2 Evening Shifts</p><p>Total Weekly Hours: 16/31 hours</p><p><strong>Shift Times: </strong></p><p>Morning Shifts: 07:00 – 11:30</p><p>Evening Shifts: 18:00 – 22:30</p><p>At £14.52 -£15.30 per hour, depending on experience.  </p><p>Your office base will be Chedworth Close in Ecton Brook, Northampton. We pay for whole shifts (not just individual visits) and pay up too 45p per mile.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>You’ll be confident working independently and have the ability to handle unexpected situations or challenges, being able to identify the source of a problem and find an effective solution.</p><p>You’ll need previous experience within a health or social care setting, and either currently have, or be willing to work towards, NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.</p><p>A <strong>f</strong><strong>ull driving license and access to your own vehicle is required</strong>, as you will travel countywide within Northamptonshire. </p><p>We will offer a comprehensive induction to the successful candidate.</p><p> This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. 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.</p><p> </p><p>Apply now!</p><p>As we may close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for this role before the expiry date. </p><p> </p><p>For a further discussion or information about this role, please email: reablementwestadmin.ncc@westnorthants.gov.uk</p><h2>Company information</h2><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><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><p>When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.</p><p>Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.</p><p>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£14.52ph","publishDate":"2025-04-14T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-29T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/712d23c4-bbc3-4dcb-8335-64f24e9abffa.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"91290ba9-129c-45cc-8352-4370e76e7a4d","title":"Financial Assessment Officer","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>Join West Northamptonshire Council as a Financial Assessment Officer and be at the heart of transforming lives. </p><p>Your mission? To financially assess adults for social care services, ensuring they receive the support they need while maximising their income and that of the Council. </p><p>This position is based in Angel Square, Northampton. However, it offers flexible working arrangements, including remote work, office days, and service user home visits, as managed by the financial assessment team.</p><p>If you’re ambitious, innovative, and ready to make a real impact, this is the role for you. Join us and be part of a team that’s making West Northamptonshire a great place to work, visit, and thrive!</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>We are in search of a dedicated and experienced individual who is committed to making a positive impact. </p><p>The ideal candidate will excel in delivering accurate assessments, providing exceptional customer support, and implementing innovative solutions. </p><p>You will efficiently manage workloads, contribute to team development, and uphold safeguarding standards. </p><p>If you are ambitious, detail-oriented, and ready to make a real difference, we want you on our team!</p><p><br></p><h2>Company information</h2><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><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><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><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><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><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><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,560 - £32,212","publishDate":"2025-04-14T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0d0e28e1-d5b1-48f3-8ef9-59b3e80fb99c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2aeeab75-c70e-4b41-9d4e-f9fe858f2e3d","title":"Wraparound Programme Manager","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><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. 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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":"£48,378 - £51,571","publishDate":"2025-04-13T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f105a876-9ea0-4c24-a7d0-aeb36ff2d8b3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4da427db-ba31-4a3d-b3b4-c4f4b42b6cb1","title":"ICT Apprentice","employer":"Harborough District Council","department":"","location":"Market Harborough, Leicestershire","locationType":3,"description":"<p>This is an opportunity not to be missed, learning from industry professionals, gaining a qualification and scope to grow and develop in your role to kick-start your career within IT! 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You will also handle complex complaints and participate in project work as we harmonise procedures and databases from our sovereign councils.  </p><p>This position provides a genuine opportunity to positively impact the wellbeing of West Northamptonshire residents and support local businesses. You will work in a diverse area with a great team. </p><p>While the role is based in Northampton, you will work across the entire district with flexible arrangements. The successful candidate will be expected to attend our offices in Northampton, Daventry, and Towcester as needed, with home working permitted where feasible. </p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<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<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<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<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<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n<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<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<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<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<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<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<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><b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>Working within the Regulatory Services Health Protection team alongside other experienced officers to enforce a range of Environmental Health legislation relating to food, health & safety, infectious disease, private water supplies and sports ground safety. </p><p>Providing professional advice in accordance with the Council's corporate objectives and statutory responsibilities. </p><p>Assisting with prosecuting breaches of the above areas including investigating, gathering evidence, case file preparation and giving evidence in court. </p><b>About you</b><br><p>The ideal candidate will hold a degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Health and be registered with CIEH. You should possess specialist knowledge and experience in delivering food safety official controls, preferably within a local authority setting. Excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a passion for supporting businesses are essential. </p><p>You will have strong communication skills and experience working with partner organisations to build robust relationships with both internal colleagues and external partners. </p><p>You should demonstrate a solid understanding of the relevant areas and have the drive and determination to further develop your skills and experience. While this role involves a busy and varied caseload, we welcome applications from those at the beginning of their Environmental Health Officer career, as support and development opportunities will be provided.   </p><p>You will have a full driving licence and use of a vehicle to undertake the duties of the post. </p><p>You will fully understand the role in the context of safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. </p><p>If you want to discuss this role or have any questions, please contact Daniel Kenward at daniel.kenward@westnorthants.gov.uk.   Interviews will take place in the Council’s Northampton offices on Monday 28 April 2025.</p><b>About us</b><br><p> </p><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><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><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><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><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><p> </p><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><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,816 - £45,175 + Pending pay review","publishDate":"2025-04-10T16:05:38.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a8894c6d-1c76-426a-b6d7-d71002040c01.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ba3943ac-7fb0-4a72-a2f6-bdfd38b74f6c","title":"Operations and Technical Team Leader","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>The Pensions Service is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Operations team as a Team Leader. You will be responsible for a team of up to 10 members of staff providing information to members of the Local Government Pension Scheme about pension scheme entitlements within set performance standards.  </span></p><p><span>You will ensure benefits are calculated accurately and are processed in line with the agreed processes, SLA/administration strategy and relevant legislation and that appropriate audit trails are complied with.  </span></p><p><span>We are a very friendly team and there is plenty of opportunity for development within the Pensions Service.</span></p><p><span>If you have any queries, please contact </span><span><a href=\"mailto:Akhtar.pepper@westnorthants.gov.uk\">Akhtar.pepper@westnorthants.gov.u<span>k</span></a></span><span> </span></p><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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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.</span></p><p><span>Initiative and ability to plan and organise time and resources to ensure that own, team and service deadlines and agreed targets are met, delivering high levels of performance under changing conditions, tasks, responsibilities or people.</span></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span>Previous experience using Altair and/or ERP is advantageous.</span></p><p><span>Please see person specification for a full list of essential and desirable criteria.</span></p><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. 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":"2025-04-10T16:01:43.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-27T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7e4f9bc0-288b-4584-8885-0a99da420039.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5f61b693-24a4-4fbe-9208-c4c93fbfd9b7","title":"Assistant Team Manager","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>This is an exciting opportunity to join the Safeguarding Adults Team at WNC. The Team is responsible for for ensuring we have an effective and responsive approach to managing safeguarding alerts raised by individuals and organisations.</p><p>The Team is responsible for managing safeguarding's at the front door making robust decisions as to the actions that need to be taken, as well as ensuring where it does not meet the safeguarding criteria we respond with information and guidance on alternative pathways.</p><p>In addition, the Team are responsible for leading on S42 enquiries where an organisation is the alleged source of risk, undertaking all actions to ensure the risks identified are reduced or removed and plans support this.</p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<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<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<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<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n<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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E.g. Mental Capacity Act 2005, Health and Care Act 2022.</li>\n</ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><b>About us</b><br><p>We're a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. As a new authority, we're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.</p><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.<br><br>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council  <a href=\"https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU\">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU</a></p><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><p>When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.</p><p>Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41816 - £45175 +Pending pay award","publishDate":"2025-04-10T15:56:58.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/337c716b-a219-4bfe-afce-dcf2400447ca.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a515ce9a-dcf7-4bf6-a7f3-21e9bcb001c7","title":"Social Worker - Safeguarding Adults","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>This is an exciting opportunity to join the Safeguarding Adults Team at WNC. The Team is responsible for for ensuring we have an effective and responsive approach to managing safeguarding alerts raised by individuals and organisations.</span></p><p><span>The Team is responsible for managing safeguarding's at the front door making robust decisions as to the actions that need to be taken, as well as ensuring where it does not meet the safeguarding criteria we respond with information and guidance on alternative pathways.</span></p><p><span>In addition, the Team are responsible for leading on S42 enquiries where an organisation is the alleged source of risk, undertaking all actions to ensure the risks identified are reduced or removed and plans support this.</span></p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<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<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<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<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n<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<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<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<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<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<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><b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p><span>The Team support the Safeguarding Hub that are responsible for managing the front door providing the initial response to a concern.</span></p><p><span>This role will work specifically at the from door ensuring that we provide a prompt and robust decision making to keep people safe. The role will mainly be supporting in the triage of referrals relating to Community activity.</span></p><p><span>Providing support on identifying the proportionate response required and identify the most appropriate pathway in order to achieve a positive outcome for the person.</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Make threshold decisions about Safeguarding concerns and lead Safeguarding Enquiries, implementing West Northants Adult Safeguarding Policy and Procedures whilst applying the principles of making safeguarding personal and taking positive risks where appropriate.</span></li>\n<li><span>Be accountable for managing and monitoring a workload of complex cases involving risk and organise work activities taking in account the need to prioritise tasks and responsibilities.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ensuring effective management of any crisis situations and carry out work on the Safeguarding Duty system.   </span></li>\n<li><span>Provide a high quality, responsive service in all areas, using a critical knowledge and practical experience of a range of theories and models of social work interventions with individuals, families, groups and communities and the methods derived from them.    </span></li>\n<li><span>Use and review timely and appropriate social work interventions that are best suited to the person and their carers.</span></li>\n<li><span>Undertaking person-centred assessments where required, to co create risk plans using an asset-based approach to ensure outcomes are achieved.</span></li>\n</ul><b>About you</b><br><p><span>The role is challenging as you will need to be able to manage the fluctuating demands from the front door in numbers and complexity of concerns, be able to make decisions effectively and responsively on safeguarding issues and identify the pathway that will mitigate or reduce the risks that people are facing from potential abuse and/or neglect.</span></p><p><span>If you are passionate about adult social care, have a social work qualification/equivalent and are registered with Social Work England, we would love to hear from you. </span></p><p><span>We are looking for individuals with a proactive, innovative approach who can problem solve creatively, and have a passion for fostering the strengths of individuals. You will play a crucial role in conducting timely assessments, developing support plans, and implementing support in accordance with the Care Act 2014. As someone who is committed, hardworking, and enthusiastic, you will thrive in working in a fast-paced environment. Strong communications skills will be essential, as you'll be working collaboratively with a wide range of partners, including community groups and the voluntary sector as well as colleagues in health and other sectors. </span></p><p><span>If you love a challenge and have an openness to learn, join us on this rewarding journey of making a true difference in the lives of the individuals we support in West Northants. </span></p><p><span>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. 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.</span></p><b>About us</b><br><p>We're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.</p><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.<br><br>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council <a href=\"https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU\">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU</a></p><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><p>When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.</p><p>Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,234 - £40,778 +Pay pending review","publishDate":"2025-04-10T15:49:37.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9a19deba-90e2-4543-9bd3-1ef4ebff7a70.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"038cd063-925c-45fa-b753-d3d3e6d09d5f","title":"Educational Psychologist","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>West Northamptonshire Educational Psychology Service is seeking to recruit creative and innovative psychologists to expand its existing team of skilled and friendly staff, as we develop and grow.</p><p>West Northamptonshire is still a fairly new unitary council – with many opportunities to shape the future of the educational psychology service through co-constructing future directions with our stakeholders and developing the team together. </p><p>The Service is very well regarded and supported within the council, which has a strong focus on values-based practice and staff wellbeing. We are keen for staff at all levels to contribute to, or lead initiatives and projects in line with our model of distributed leadership, giving opportunities to develop, experience and contribute to strategic developments.</p><p>The EPS is committed to developing services in response to community needs. We provide a broad and extensive centralised training offer and promote emotional wellbeing for school staff through our coaching and supervision offer. The service leads on the Northamptonshire Baby Room Project and the Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) programme, and we are developing initiative into MELSA.</p><p>The service will provide you with a comprehensive induction and CPD programme and regular professional supervision. Additional mentoring support will be provided if you are a newly qualified EP. </p><p>We have extensive links with training universities, with two members of our EP team employed as tutors on EP training courses - along with other links to local universities.</p><p>If you would like an informal discussion about the role, and the new directions which the Service is taking, please email Gavin Morgan, Interim Principal Educational Psychologist and tutor at University College London - <a href=\"http://westnorthants.gov.uk\">gavin.morgan@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>   </p><p>or Kathryn Davidson, Interim Principal Educational Psychologist - <a href=\"mailto:kathryn.davidson@westnorthants.gov.uk\">kathryn.davidson@westnorthants.gov.uk</a></p><p>West Northamptonshire Council covers the geographical area to the south and west of Northamptonshire. The service is based at One Angel Square in central Northampton. The EPS promotes a balance of face to face, alongside remote working. You will be provided with a laptop and mobile phone to support a flexible approach. </p><p><strong>Salary will increase up to £63,348 FTE with 3 SPA points. </strong></p><p><strong>Previously awarded SPA points will be honoured. </strong></p><p><strong>West Northamptonshire Educational Psychologists are employed on local scales - which exceed Soulbury terms - alongside a generous annual leave entitlement of up to 34 days (FTE).</strong></p><p><strong>West Northamptonshire value our EPs - HCPC registration fees will also be paid.</strong></p><p><strong>Relocation expenses can be claimed when appropriate.</strong></p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<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<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<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<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<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n<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<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<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<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<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<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<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><b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>Successful applicants will be joining qualified EPs, trainees and assistant psychologists who are committed to inclusion and improving the life chances of children and young people through the creative application of psychology.</p><p>All EPs have a balance of early intervention and statutory work, providing support to a patch of schools as well as having the opportunity to become involved with broader projects.</p><p>To learn more, please visit our Educational Psychology team page.</p><p><a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-educational-psychology-team\">Our Educational Psychology team | West Northamptonshire Council</a></p><p><span></span><br></p><b>About you</b><br><p>We look forward to hearing from applicants who have:</p><ul>\n<li>An interest in developing innovative and creative practice</li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li>\n<li>A commitment to improving the life chances of others, and particularly those from vulnerable and/or marginalised groups</li>\n<li>An ability to work collaboratively with different professionals</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Applicants will need to be professionally qualified and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), unless currently in training. </strong></p><b>About us</b><br><p> </p><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><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><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><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><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><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><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52,614 - £58,583 (with up to 3 SPA points)","publishDate":"2025-04-10T09:20:19.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2f9ca9a5-8925-43af-87d2-f43e76454aa9.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0dacfa5a-abd1-432d-9334-79fe6861b3aa","title":"Assistant Team Manager - Safeguarding Adults","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<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<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<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<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n<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<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<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<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<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<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><h2>About the role</h2><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join the Safeguarding Adults Team at WNC. The Team is responsible for for ensuring we have an effective and responsive approach to managing safeguarding alerts raised by individuals and organisations.</p><p>The Team is responsible for managing safeguarding's at the front door making robust decisions as to the actions that need to be taken, as well as ensuring where it does not meet the safeguarding criteria we respond with information and guidance on alternative pathways.</p><p>In addition, the Team are responsible for leading on S42 enquiries where an organisation is the alleged source of risk, undertaking all actions to ensure the risks identified are reduced or removed and plans support this.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>The role is challenging as you will need to be able to manage the fluctuating demands from the front door in numbers and complexity of concerns, be able to make decisions effectively and responsively on safeguarding issues and identify the pathway that will mitigate or reduce the risks that people are facing from potential abuse and/or neglect.</p><p>You should be able to identify themes and be able to challenge partners to ensure the best outcomes are delivered for safeguarding adults.</p><ul>\n<li>Level 5 leadership/management qualification or willingness to work towards it.</li>\n<li>Educated to a degree level in health and social care or related field or equivalent experience.</li>\n<li>Supervision/mentoring./coaching/training staff, preferably within a health and social care setting.</li>\n<li>Providing effective leadership, support and modelling engagement in the most challenging of circumstances, including with partner agencies, stakeholders and other professionals. </li>\n<li>Significant knowledge and understanding of the Care Act 2014; including awareness of current national policy drivers, legislation, affecting adult social care. E.g. Mental Capacity Act 2005, Health and Care Act 2022.</li>\n</ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>Company information</h2><p>We're a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. As a new authority, we're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.</p><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.<br><br>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council  <a href=\"https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU\">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU</a></p><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><p>When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.</p><p>Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41816 - £45175","publishDate":"2025-04-09T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-21T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4c098ff1-1b56-4373-9c84-cfc39ceaea0b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e5d813ee-ba1a-4f31-8824-cb9c3657fb1d","title":"Highway Agreements Engineer","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"One Angel Square","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><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<h2>About the role</h2><p>West Northamptonshire is a thriving area which attracts substantial amounts of new development from house builders and commercial developers. We are seeking motivated and hard working people to join our small friendly team, to help to deliver this new development. We are looking for individuals with strong technical skills in the highways sector, who have knowledge and understanding of development management processes and relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice, and highways design standards including Local Highway Authority guidance and DMRB</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>You will be enthusiastic, a team player, have excellent technical and communication skills. You will be willing to learn and take up new challenges, be self motivated and be able to work with minimal supervision</p><h2>Company information</h2><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. 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":"2025-04-09T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4571bde0-0383-4f84-9442-6b310b848ae6.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b3937547-1d0a-4afe-9c0e-5988405a9ae1","title":"Environmental Health Officer (Food and Safety)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<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<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<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<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<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n<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<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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You will also handle complex complaints and participate in project work as we harmonise procedures and databases from our sovereign councils.  </p><p>This position provides a genuine opportunity to positively impact the wellbeing of West Northamptonshire residents and support local businesses. You will work in a diverse area with a great team. </p><p>While the role is based in Northampton, you will work across the entire district with flexible arrangements. The successful candidate will be expected to attend our offices in Northampton, Daventry, and Towcester as needed, with home working permitted where feasible. </p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>The ideal candidate will hold a degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Health and be registered with CIEH. You should possess specialist knowledge and experience in delivering food safety official controls, preferably within a local authority setting. Excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a passion for supporting businesses are essential. </p><p>You will have strong communication skills and experience working with partner organisations to build robust relationships with both internal colleagues and external partners. </p><p>You should demonstrate a solid understanding of the relevant areas and have the drive and determination to further develop your skills and experience. While this role involves a busy and varied caseload, we welcome applications from those at the beginning of their Environmental Health Officer career, as support and development opportunities will be provided.   </p><p>You will have a full driving licence and use of a vehicle to undertake the duties of the post. </p><p>You will fully understand the role in the context of safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. </p><p>If you want to discuss this role or have any questions, please contact Daniel Kenward at daniel.kenward@westnorthants.gov.uk.   Interviews will take place in the Council’s Northampton offices on Monday 28 April 2025.</p><h2>Company information</h2><p> </p><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><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><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><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><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><p> </p><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><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,816 - £45,175 + Pending pay review","publishDate":"2025-04-09T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-22T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6461a063-313d-40b5-bdce-4a7f3f25330f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"aedf6bad-fd30-4fe0-a5a7-643b09f58850","title":"Operations and Technical Team Leader","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"One Angel Square","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><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<h2>About the role</h2><p><span>The Pensions Service is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Operations team as a Team Leader. You will be responsible for a team of up to 10 members of staff providing information to members of the Local Government Pension Scheme about pension scheme entitlements within set performance standards.  </span></p><p><span>You will ensure benefits are calculated accurately and are processed in line with the agreed processes, SLA/administration strategy and relevant legislation and that appropriate audit trails are complied with.  </span></p><p><span>We are a very friendly team and there is plenty of opportunity for development within the Pensions Service.</span></p><p><span>If you have any queries, please contact </span><span><a href=\"mailto:Akhtar.pepper@westnorthants.gov.uk\">Akhtar.pepper@westnorthants.gov.u<span>k</span></a></span><span> </span></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span>Initiative and ability to plan and organise time and resources to ensure that own, team and service deadlines and agreed targets are met, delivering high levels of performance under changing conditions, tasks, responsibilities or people.</span></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span>Previous experience using Altair and/or ERP is advantageous.</span></p><p><span>Please see person specification for a full list of essential and desirable criteria.</span></p><h2>Company information</h2><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. 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. 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