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A fantastic opportunity has come up in our Development Management Team for someone who has already gained relevant experience in Development Management and would like to broaden their horizon. Hart is a largely rural District in North-East Hampshire and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK. The Council works hard to make a positive contribution to the lives of its residents by delivering continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery. We are an ambitious authority seeking new ways of delivering services for residents that represent value for money. Planning is firmly at the heart of the Council’s vision to 2040 and we’re consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK. We are looking for a planner to join our busy and friendly Development Management team working on a varied caseload of householder and minor planning applications. We are currently supporting numerous staff with the RTPI Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) process to reach Chartered status and as part of our continuous investment in our staff, we have staff who have recently completed or are currently undertaking day-release courses to obtain a relevant RTPI-accredited Masters degree.\nWe're a small local authority with big ambition. We want to do things bigger, bolder, and better than we have before. Our Council is small enough for you to be able to see the direct impact and influence you can have through your day-to-day work and know the names of all your colleagues. You will also notice that you get to see the faces of our Senior Leadership and Chief Executives on a regular basis. At Hart, we work together to shape the environment for the people in our district and we listen to suggestions and contributions from staff at all levels to improve the way we do this. \nThe work we have at Hart is diverse and challenging, you can develop your skills and work as part of a friendly and committed team. The Council has committed to becoming a carbon-neutral authority by 2035 (brought forward from 2040) and a carbon-neutral district by 2040. Hart has set out a dedicated Climate Change action plan: <a href=\"https://www.hart.gov.uk/sites/default/files/3_Visiting_Hart/Countryside_and_nature/Conservation/20%2001%2021%20Climate%20Change%20Action%20Plan.pdf\">https://www.hart.gov.uk/sites/default/files/3_Visiting_Hart/Countryside_and_nature/Conservation/20%2001%2021%20Climate%20Change%20Action%20Plan.pdf</a> \nYou will make a positive contribution to the Council’s core values by being helpful, approachable, responsive and taking ownership of challenges and problems, whilst making customers feel welcome and cared for. The post will enable the successful candidate to broaden their existing experience through different application types and scale together with the involvement of a variety of projects. We are committed to improving our customer service standards and we are seeking planners who are positive and proactive and work well as part of a team. We offer a competitive package including;\n-    local government pension scheme -    flexible working hours (allowing accrual of up to 2 flexi days per month) -   ‘agile’ working policy allowing up to 80% homeworking each week -    generous leave allowance -    support for CPD including professional subscription to the RTPI -    free staff parking -    confidential employee advice & support programme  -    promotion of a healthy work/life balance. \nFor an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Steph Baker, Development Management & Building Control Manager on 01252 774136 or <a href=\"mailto:stephanie.baker@hart.gov.uk\">stephanie.baker@hart.gov.uk</a> Apply for this role via the apply link above. Please include a supporting statement (2 to 3 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and how your knowledge and experience make you a great candidate.","shortDescription":"Hart District Council seeks a planner for their Development Management team to handle varied caseload of householder and minor planning applications.","salaryDescription":"Grade G (SCP26- SCP29) £35,816 - £38,294","publishDate":"2025-01-17T14:47:19.310Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-14T12:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d63c0fe1-7fe0-47c8-bbd8-73bbc22cd7d7.jpg","score":1,"featured":true,"enhanced":true},{"id":"cc512fe5-59f3-4be5-9c42-a0cb4214da68","title":"Assistant Planner (Development Management)","employer":"Hart District Council","department":"","location":"Fleet","locationType":2,"description":"About Us\nLooking for a new challenge? A fantastic opportunity has come up in our Development Management Team for someone who already has some planning experience and wants to further their career.\nHart is a largely rural District in North-East Hampshire and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK. The Council works hard to make a positive contribution to the lives of its residents by delivering continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery. We are an ambitious authority seeking new ways of delivering services for residents that represent value for money. Planning is firmly at the heart of the Council’s vision to 2040 and we’re consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK. We are looking for an assistant planner to join our busy and friendly Development Management team working on a varied caseload of householder and minor planning applications alongside enforcement investigations. We are currently supporting numerous staff with the RTPI Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) process to reach Chartered status and as part of our continuous investment in our staff, we have staff who have recently completed or are currently undertaking day-release courses to obtain a relevant RTPI-accredited Masters degree.\nWe're a small local authority with big ambition. We want to do things bigger, bolder, and better than we have before. Our Council is small enough for you to be able to see the direct impact and influence you can have through your day-to-day work and know the names of all your colleagues. You will also notice that you get to see the faces of our Senior Leadership and Chief Executives on a regular basis. At Hart, we work together to shape the environment for the people in our district and we listen to suggestions and contributions from staff at all levels to improve the way we do this. \nThe work we have at Hart is diverse and challenging, you can develop your skills and work as part of a friendly and committed team. The Council has committed to becoming a carbon-neutral authority by 2035 (brought forward from 2040) and a carbon-neutral district by 2040. Hart has set out a dedicated Climate Change action plan: <a href=\"https://www.hart.gov.uk/sites/default/files/3_Visiting_Hart/Countryside_and_nature/Conservation/20%2001%2021%20Climate%20Change%20Action%20Plan.pdf\">https://www.hart.gov.uk/sites/default/files/3_Visiting_Hart/Countryside_and_nature/Conservation/20%2001%2021%20Climate%20Change%20Action%20Plan.pdf</a>  \nYou will make a positive contribution to the Council’s core values by being helpful, approachable, responsive and taking ownership of challenges and problems, whilst making customers feel welcome and cared for. The post will enable the successful candidate to broaden their existing experience through different application types and scale together with the involvement of a variety of projects. We are committed to improving our customer service standards and we are seeking planners who are positive and proactive and work well as part of a team. We offer a competitive package including;\n-    local government pension scheme -    flexible working hours (allowing accrual of up to 2 flexi days per month) -    ‘agile’ working policy allowing up to 80% homeworking each week -    generous leave allowance -    support for CPD including professional subscription to the RTPI -    free staff parking -    confidential employee advice & support programme  -    promotion of a healthy work/life balance. \nFor an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Steph Baker, Development Management & Building Control Manager on 01252 774136 or <a href=\"mailto:stephanie.baker@hart.gov.uk\">stephanie.baker@hart.gov.uk</a> Apply for this role via the apply link above. Please include a supporting statement (2 to 3 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and how your knowledge and experience make you a great candidate.","shortDescription":"Assistant Planner position available in North-East Hampshire with competitive package including local government pension & support for CPD. 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You will conduct wellbeing checks for each customer you deliver to, and promptly escalate any welfare concerns.\nThis service assists customers to remain independent in their homes for longer, enhance their quality of life, and promote health and wellbeing.\nCommunity Transport duties\nWorking to a schedule in a purpose adapted vehicle, you will be responsible for transporting eligible customers to shopping trips, medical appointments, and social activities within the Guildford area.\nAll Transport drivers will receive MIDAS training to ensure that passengers are safe at all times. We have customers that use mobility aids, wheelchairs, and live with other mobility impairments. Our aim is to help residents remain as independent as possible in their community and to reduce isolation.\n \nVehicle responsibilities for Community Meals and Community Transport\nYou will be responsible for performing daily vehicle checks, ensuring that vehicles are clean and refuelling or charging vehicles as needed.\n \nWorking Hours\nThis contract is for 32.5 hours per week contract – fixed hours of work. Salary band will be calculated pro-rata for 32.5 hours.\nThe position is five days a week, working one weekend in every four, on a fixed rota basis.\nRequirements\nYou will be required to drive a specially adapted vehicle and to comply with UK Government requirements applicants must:\n<ul>\n<li>be 21 years or older</li>\n<li>have had your full valid UK driver’s licence for at least two years</li>\n</ul>\nThe post is subject to DBS checks for the successful candidate prior to appointment. \nSuitable candidates will be expected to comply to company policies including those related to customer privacy, health and safety, and food hygiene. Staff are encouraged to contribute to the continuous improvement of Community Services and ensure that each delivery meets our high standards.\nIf you have a passion for making a positive impact and want to support residents to live active independent lives, we would love to hear from you.\nFor more information please contact: Amanda McKenzie Business Support Supervisor – 01483 458055 / amanda.mckenzie@guildford.gov.uk\nClosing Date: Tuesday 4th February 2025\n</div>\nAbout Guildford\nGuildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.\nWe are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,724 - £31,724 Pro rata","publishDate":"2025-01-22T11:03:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-04T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4e1b5a8f-b2b8-4ef4-ab1c-677387983a12.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"88690625-6d0c-41f6-b89a-056d90e5f7df","title":"Caseworker Revenues and Benefits","employer":"Guildford Borough Council","department":"","location":"Millmead House Offices, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB","locationType":3,"description":"<div class=\"job_summary\">\nWe are seeking to recruit a proactive, motivated and confident individual who is looking for a challenging role in a busy and fast paced environment within the Benefits team. We offer a friendly and supportive working environment and highly value our people. This is an entry level role; full training will be given.\nJob Profile\n</div>\nBenefit caseworkers accurately assess and process Housing Benefit and Local Council Tax Support claims in accordance with current legislation. Day to day caseworkers obtain and verify information from customers or other agencies for the correct assessment of claims. Claims are reviewed to ensure accurate entitlement and fraud prevention.\nCaseworkers respond to email enquiries and provide benefit advice verbally and in writing, arranging repayment of overpaid benefit, by resolving queries, and raising invoices.\nIt is important to work effectively as a team with other specialists across the council to which provides opportunities to expand into other areas within the case work team.\nThe post holder will support the Case Team Leader for the Revenues and Benefits team to ensure work processes, standards and compliance are completed efficiently and effectively and continuously improved. \nThe post holder will need to manage cases allocated on workflow and ensure cases are resolved as quickly and efficiently as possible. The post holder will be required to undertake some training and support as identified.\nApplicants will need the ability to analyse information, plan, monitor and use their own initiative, and most importantly be customer focused at all times. \nIn return, we offer an annual leave entitlement of 22 days, access to our flexible working scheme, pension scheme and pleasant working environment near to the town centre.\nThis role is classed as Agile. Office working will be needed full time during the training period but once training has progressed successfully, the successful candidate will be able to work from home part of the working week on a rota basis with colleagues. Our usual office/home working split is 50/50 for all caseworkers.\nThis role attracts a salary between £26,633 and £28,724. Offers are usually made at the lower end of the salary band allowing for progression. \nThe role does not provide parking. \nEssential criteria for the role:\n<ul>\n<li>A proactive approach, with strong administrative skills. </li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with people of different social, economic, and professional backgrounds.</li>\n<li>Conscientious attitude and attention to detail.</li>\n<li>A good standard of numeracy and literacy.</li>\n<li>IT skills are essential.</li>\n<li>Ability to work as part of a team.</li>\n<li>Good organisational skills with the ability to take the initiative. You must be a quick learner.</li>\n</ul>\nDesirable criteria for the role:\n<ul>\n<li>Candidates with administrative experience in Local Government.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Civica</li>\n<li>A working knowledge of the benefits system</li>\n</ul>\nIf you are interested in this busy and varied role, please apply online. \nClosing date for applications: 11th February 2025\nInterviews W/C: 24th February 2025\nThe interview will be in two parts, a competency-based interview and a written assessment.\nFor an informal chat about the role, please contact Carene Alexander (Case Team Leader Revenues and Benefits) on 01483 444879\nAbout Guildford\nGuildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.\nWe are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,633 - £28,724","publishDate":"2025-01-21T12:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-11T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b7d7e077-5051-4093-9e82-61e2c73ae2ff.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1da57145-38d4-433d-983c-c98344caa961","title":"Head of Transformation, Digital and Customer Services","employer":"Woking Borough Council","department":"","location":"Woking (Hybrid)","locationType":2,"description":"IT’S TIME TO THINK DIFFERENTLY\nAt Woking we are resetting and defying expectations: challenging ourselves to do more for our customers by harnessing the potential of digital and organisational innovation. This is your chance to lead this programme of change.\nIn this role, you will review how we deliver our resident services - identifying opportunities for service improvement and efficiency and embedding these in our corporate planning. Better use of digital solutions will be fundamental in enhancing our customer experience, while instilling confidence in stakeholders that no-one will be left behind. Leading our Corporate Programme Management Office, you will be instrumental in identifying opportunities for improvement, and working with others to bring about the process and cultural change required to make it happen.\nThe ability to build effective relationships across the organisation will be vital. A track record of successful transformation delivery and the insight you have gained through this work will enable you to win trust and confidence quickly. You will have a pragmatic appreciation of the challenges of implementing change across a complex organisation and a good sense of the tools and levers that can make a difference. Throughout you’ll retain a clarity of focus on delivering better outcomes for our customers.\nTo find out more contact Steve Guest at Solace in Business for a confidential discussion.\nClosing Date: 27 January 2025 \nInterview Date: 21 February 2025","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £90,500 plus up to £6k benefits","publishDate":"2025-01-21T10:19:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-27T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/50924309-2249-4da6-aba1-d651c9777958.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"87cf37a2-e126-494d-8b85-a23eb1c213cd","title":"Independent Living Officer","employer":"Guildford Borough Council","department":"","location":"St Martha's Court, Nursery Gardens, Chilworth","locationType":3,"description":"<div class=\"job_summary\">\nAre you a proactive, motivated and confident individual who is seeking a challenging and rewarding role within Sheltered housing schemes? If the answer is yes, We'd love to hear from you! \nPlease note that the working pattern for this role would be Monday, Wednesday and Friday during normal office hours. \nWhat you will do in a typical day\nYou will be an Independent Living officer working within a Sheltered housing Scheme. Our schemes are for people aged 60+ who can live independently, your duties will include: \n<ul>\n<li>Carry out Housing Needs Assessments, Identifying support needs and ensuring all incoming tenants can live independently.</li>\n<li>Ensure that tenant remain safe in their home and are referred to services to safeguard and support, when necessary. </li>\n<li>Complete and review Risk and Support Management plans when required. </li>\n<li>Liaise with tenants, their families, internal and external partner organisations as appropriate </li>\n<li>Report and monitor on site repairs </li>\n<li>Liaise with contractors to oversee any building works, electrical upgrades or planned improvements</li>\n<li>Liaise with internal Council departments such as Allocations, Voids and repairs team. </li>\n<li>Undertake Health and safety tasks such as legionella flushing, fire alarm and CCL careline checks. </li>\n<li>Complete day to day administrative tasks, responding to emails and calls as needed.</li>\n<li>Maintain building records, and record tenant contact appropriately. </li>\n<li>Work alongside other Independent Living officers, supporting day to day scheme management. </li>\n</ul>\nWhat you will need to succeed in this role: \nAt a minimum you will be able to demonstrate: \n<ul>\n<li>Previous experience in housing, Community Care, working with elderly clients </li>\n<li>Experience of housing management </li>\n<li>Experience of working with vulnerable people </li>\n<li>Experience of working with people living with poor mental health </li>\n<li>The ability to flexibly manage your time and diary </li>\n<li>The ability to manage risk effectively through management plans </li>\n<li>An ability to demonstrate sound judgement in a wide range of situations </li>\n<li>A proactive, flexible and friendly approach</li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li>\n<li>Conscientious attitude and attention to detail </li>\n<li>A good standard of numeracy and literacy</li>\n<li>Strong administration and IT skills </li>\n<li>An ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team </li>\n<li>The ability to think on your feet and stay calm in a crisis</li>\n</ul>\nYou will be required to have your own transport and business Insurance. \nAn Enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant. \nIf you would like an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Laura Mackie, Team Leader for Sheltered and Supported Housing on 07855110636\n \n</div>\nAbout Guildford\nGuildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.\nWe are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,724 - £35,593 pro rata","publishDate":"2025-01-20T14:37:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-20T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b54fc41c-852c-4418-b70b-f6cd7902d08f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b5480acb-0dba-424b-bb9c-4b566809c60b","title":"Senior Civil Enforcement Officer - Parking","employer":"Surrey Heath Borough Council","department":"","location":"Camberley","locationType":3,"description":"Grade SH04\nContract 1 year Fixed Term contract\nSurrey Heath have an exciting opportunity within the Council for a self-driven and motivated Senior Civil Enforcement Officer to join our team. You will support the Parking Manager in securing the continuous improvement and success of our off-street parking service.\nJoin Surrey Heath Borough Council and be part of an organisation committed to delivery through meaningful community engagement and excellent customer service. We have a friendly and supportive staff culture with people who want to help make a real difference in our community for everyone that lives and works here. We embrace a culture of innovation and creativity, welcoming new ideas.\nAbout the Role\n<ul>\n<li>\n To lead and supervise the car park team responsible for the day to day operation and enforcement of all council owned / managed off street parking facilities</li>\n<li>To work on a 4 on 4 off rota including some early evenings until 20:00hrs. This will include regular weekend work to ensure a senior officer is present every day.</li>\n<li>Oversee and develop staffing rotas to ensure service is maximised. Identify needs for temp and casual seasonal staff and inform the Parking Services Manager.</li>\n<li>Ensure that customers experience as high quality a parking service as possible within the confines of service budgets and resources.</li>\n<li>Enforce all car park rules and regulations through the issuing of Penalty Charge Notices.</li>\n<li>Regularly patrol all levels of Town Centre car parks and outlying car parks to issue notices, interact with customers, check litter cleanliness and state of repair and provide excellent customer service</li>\n</ul>\nAbout You\nProven experience working within the Traffic Management Act 2004 and off street parking protocols and hold a relevant parking enforcement certification\nProven experience in a supervisory role\nExperience in dealing with day to day car park operations including the issuing of penalty Charge Notices\nAble to investigate and respond to customer complaints in a timely and diligent manner\nTeam player, providing support during difficult times / incidents\n \nAdditional Information\nBenefits \nWe offer a generous benefits package including a minimum of 23 days’ annual leave rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, a generous local government pension scheme, free parking for all employees and payment of a professional membership fee. As well as subsidised gym membership at our local Places Leisure Centre and great savings from supermarkets, shopping, cycle to work schemes and holidays via the My Staff Shop scheme.\n \nClosing date: Tuesday 11th February 2025\nInterview date: Week Commencing 24th February 2025\n \nContact details\nFor an informal discussion, please contact Alan Burns, Parking Manager on 01276 707479\n<a href=\"mailto:alan.burns@surreyheath.gov.uk\">alan.burns@surreyheath.gov.uk</a>\nOur Commitment\nSurrey Heath Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are also open to conversations about flexible working on many of our roles, so please feel free to ask us about working patterns during the recruitment process.\n \nNO AGENCY CALLS PLEASE","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,247 - £33,085 per annum","publishDate":"2025-01-20T11:22:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-11T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6ed77010-0ad4-4d7e-a7b6-117c68ca3acb.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"525fab3e-e62c-4beb-9120-bdbdd845d3c7","title":"Class Teacher–Maternity Cover","employer":"Shottermill Junior School","department":"","location":"Lion Lane,Haslemere","locationType":3,"description":"We are seeking a Class Teacher to join our friendly, supportive Teaching Team.\nIf you would like to find out about the fantastic facilities we have on offer and our passion for delivering a wide and full curriculum to our pupils – please click here to view our virtual tour: <a href=\"https://www.shottermill-jun.surrey.sch.uk/page/?title=Virtual+Tours&pid=225\">https://www.shottermill-jun.surrey.sch.uk/page/?title=Virtual+Tours&pid=225</a> \nThe position is full time with responsibility for a curriculum subject area.\nWe can offer… \n<ul>\n<li>Pupils that are a delight to teach with excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning;</li>\n<li>A strong inclusive ethos and a thriving whole school community;</li>\n<li>A highly committed and supportive staff team, who are dynamic, motivated and focussed on improving outcomes for children;</li>\n<li>A commitment to ensuring teacher wellbeing and a good work-life balance;</li>\n<li>Outstanding educational facilities and opportunities for all children to excel across the wider curriculum;</li>\n<li>Specialist Teachers who deliver Art, Music, PE and French;</li>\n<li>A strong commitment to training and professional development, with opportunities for staff to develop new ideas and approaches to improve outcomes for learners.</li>\n</ul>\nShottermill Junior School is committed to providing the highest standards of educational opportunity to every one of its pupils. The children at our school are seeking a Class Teacher who is…\n<ul>\n<li>Positive, professional and committed to improving outcomes for all children;</li>\n<li>Creative, imaginative and passionate about bring learning to life;</li>\n<li>Able to promote high standards of English and Maths and effectively deliver the wider curriculum objectives;</li>\n<li>Committed to their own professional development and partnership working;</li>\n<li>Willing to contribute to the wider life of the school;</li>\n<li>\nCommitted to upholding the school’s vision and core values; \n</li>\n</ul>\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION: \nYour personal statement should contain information regarding your areas of teaching expertise, commitment to teamwork and your approaches for promoting good outcomes for pupils across the curriculum. We are also interested to know your career aspirations and how we can best support these.\nTHE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL...\n<ul>\n<li>Be able to carry out duties as described in the School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document.</li>\n<li>Have all the essential skills to fulfil the Class Teacher Job profile attached with this advert. \n</li>\n</ul>\nSafeguarding Statement \nREHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974 (EXCEPTIONS) ORDER 1974 (AS AMENDED IN 2013)\nShottermill Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is subject to an order under Section 4(4) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must therefore provide information about all: convictions, cautions, warnings, reprimands, binding over or other orders, pending prosecutions, criminal investigations that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). \nShottermill Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicants will be required to possess an Enhanced Disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and be registered with the update service.\nEqual Opportunities \nShottermill Junior School is an equal opportunities employer and its policies, including the need to guard against false assumptions based on an applicant’s race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, disability, religion, age, marital status, working pattern, sexual orientation or gender reassignment, are followed at all stages of the selection. \nWe welcome visits to our school to fully appreciate the positive learning culture, friendly staff team and delightful children we work with. Please contact Mrs Tara Budden - School Business Manager, if you require any further details: <a href=\"mailto:admin@shottermill-jun.surrey.sch.uk\">admin@shottermill-jun.surrey.sch.uk</a>\nInterviews will take place on Monday 3rd February 2025. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Teachers Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale","publishDate":"2025-01-20T10:15:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-30T09:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3de7c842-57b6-495d-b7ca-f89a808aa8c4.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"886d5c51-16fe-43d1-b128-d39898eccc67","title":"Class Teacher","employer":"Shottermill Junior School","department":"","location":"Lion Lane,Haslemere","locationType":3,"description":"We are seeking a Class Teacher to join our friendly, supportive Teaching Team.\nIf you would like to find out about the fantastic facilities we have on offer and our passion for delivering a wide and full curriculum to our pupils – please click here to view our virtual tour: <a href=\"https://www.shottermill-jun.surrey.sch.uk/page/?title=Virtual+Tours&pid=225\">https://www.shottermill-jun.surrey.sch.uk/page/?title=Virtual+Tours&pid=225</a> \nThe position is full time with responsibility for a curriculum subject area.\nWe can offer…\n<ul>\n<li>Pupils that are a delight to teach with excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning;</li>\n<li>A strong inclusive ethos and a thriving whole school community;</li>\n<li>A highly committed and supportive staff team, who are dynamic, motivated and focussed on improving outcomes for children;</li>\n<li>A commitment to ensuring teacher wellbeing and a good work-life balance;</li>\n<li>Outstanding educational facilities and opportunities for all children to excel across the wider curriculum;</li>\n<li>Specialist Teachers who deliver Art, Music, PE and French;</li>\n<li>A strong commitment to training and professional development, with opportunities for staff to develop new ideas and approaches to improve outcomes for learners.</li>\n</ul>\nShottermill Junior School is committed to providing the highest standards of educational opportunity to every one of its pupils. The children at our school are seeking a Class Teacher who is… \n<ul>\n<li>Positive, professional and committed to improving outcomes for all children;</li>\n<li>Creative, imaginative and passionate about bring learning to life;</li>\n<li>Able to promote high standards of English and Maths and effectively deliver the wider curriculum objectives;</li>\n<li>Committed to their own professional development and partnership working;</li>\n<li>Willing to contribute to the wider life of the school;</li>\n<li>Committed to upholding the school’s vision and core values;</li>\n</ul>\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION:\nYour personal statement should contain information regarding your areas of teaching expertise, commitment to teamwork and your approaches for promoting good outcomes for pupils across the curriculum. We are also interested to know your career aspirations and how we can best support these.\nTHE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL...\n<ul>\n<li>Be able to carry out duties as described in the School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document.</li>\n<li>Have all the essential skills to fulfil the Class Teacher Job profile attached with this advert. \n</li>\n</ul>\nSafeguarding Statement\nREHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974 (EXCEPTIONS) ORDER 1974 (AS AMENDED IN 2013) \nShottermill Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is subject to an order under Section 4(4) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must therefore provide information about all: convictions, cautions, warnings, reprimands, binding over or other orders, pending prosecutions, criminal investigations that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). \nShottermill Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicants will be required to possess an Enhanced Disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and be registered with the update service.\nEqual Opportunities \nShottermill Junior School is an equal opportunities employer and its policies, including the need to guard against false assumptions based on an applicant’s race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, disability, religion, age, marital status, working pattern, sexual orientation or gender reassignment, are followed at all stages of the selection.\nWe welcome visits to our school to fully appreciate the positive learning culture, friendly staff team and delightful children we work with. Please contact Mrs Tara Budden - School Business Manager, if you require any further details: <a href=\"mailto:admin@shottermill-jun.surrey.sch.uk\">admin@shottermill-jun.surrey.sch.uk</a>\nInterviews will take place on Monday 3rd February 2025.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Teachers Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale","publishDate":"2025-01-20T10:03:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-30T09:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9eb053f0-91d2-463b-88bd-844210fb7bd7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2eaf5ca8-e336-4c86-b86f-deed3c85239a","title":"Senior Science Technician","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"Sandhurst School","location":"Sandhurst School, Owlsmoor Road, Sandhurst","locationType":3,"description":"Sandhurst School is a caring, inclusive and well-ordered community. 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A scientific background would be extremely helpful, but full training will be given.\n Responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>The successful candidate will have full responsibility for organising and maintaining the school’s science laboratories, physics equipment, biology materials and chemical stocks and associated chemistry equipment.</li>\n<li>This will include preparing materials, chemicals and equipment for use during practical sessions within science.</li>\n<li>You will also be involved in providing support to students and staff in respect of any relevant training and operating equipment.</li>\n<li>You will be responsible for implementing risk assessments in the practical areas of the science department, and mentor/support staff with health and safety.</li>\n<li>You will need to be flexible and have previous knowledge of materials preparation, experiment preparation and equipment maintenance along with strict adherence to health and safety;</li>\n<li>It is essential that you can demonstrate good organisational skills and proactive thinking and planning.</li>\n<li>Scientific or technical background would be advantageous, although is not essential.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of CLEAPPS, COSHH and keeping of microbiological stock would also be an advantage.</li>\n<li>Level 3 qualifications in Science would be advantageous, but not essential.</li>\n</ul>\n What We Offer:\n<ul>\n<li>A fantastic school environment in which to work, with exemplary relationships, working together with a supportive team that offers guidance and mentoring.</li>\n<li>A first-class commitment to developing individuals through personalised CPD programmes and working with our people so that they reach their full potential </li>\n</ul>\n To apply for this post please complete the online application form. Closing Date: Monday 10th February 2025 at 10:00am\n In November 2017 Ofsted reported that:\n“The Headteacher, leaders and governors are committed to improving pupils’ life chances” “Pupils’ conduct is typically good and they treat one another with respect”\n· “Pupils feel safe and are kept safe”\n· “Pupils are well looked after and are provided with the opportunity to succeed”\n· “Strong relationships exist between staff and pupils”\n Employment is with Corvus Learning Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council. The trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received - it is thus not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. Please accept that if you have not heard within three weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful - in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.\nSandhurst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.\nWe reserve the right to carry out online searches should you be shortlisted for interview. 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The role allows for hybrid working making it ideally suited to those seeking flexibility.\nNow is the ideal time to join the Legal Services team at Waverley as we forge ahead with developing and refining our services, this presents a genuine opportunity to develop your expertise and build a rewarding career with the Council.\nAs Contracts Lawyer, you will join a friendly and supportive team and advise on all aspects of contract and procurement law and policy. You will have conduct of your own caseload and deal with varied and stimulating work on the cutting edge of contract law.\nKey Responsibilities:\n- Provide legal advice and guidance on contract law, policy and procedures\n- Timely response to legal instructions to ensure they meet agreed performance targets\n- Being the Council’s negotiator on the legal aspects of contract and procurement transactions\n- Drafting contracts and agreements relating to all aspects of the Council’s business e.g. building, construction and civil engineering contracts, IT contracts, service contracts, works contracts, procurement documentation, instructions to Counsel and reports, including complex and substantial documentation.\n- To undertake research to provide advice to the Council in areas of contract law specifically and local government law generally.\n- To provide pragmatic advice across a range of local government work, providing appropriate solutions that are legally and constitutionally compliant.\n- Provide advice and assistance to other members of the legal team in respect of contract and procurement law matters.\nAbout you:\nTo be successful in securing this position you will:\n- Be a qualified solicitor with a valid practising certificate, barrister or CILEX fellow. \n- Experience of working in commercial contract law including procurement, any additional experience of other areas of the law (Litigation, Planning, Property or Corporate Governance) would be beneficial\n- Be an excellent negotiator, with first rate communication skills at all levels of seniority\nRewarding you:\n- Hybrid working (circa one day per week in the office)\n- Local Government Pension Scheme with 17.2% employer contribution\n- Generous leave allowance\n- Agile and flexible working policy\n- Friendly and supportive team\n- Employee Support Programme\n- Free on-site parking\nWe are also committed to your longer-term career development and will support your continuing professional development.\nThis post is politically restricted.\nIf you have any questions or would like to discuss the role prior to applying, please contact:\nGillian Carson-Jones, Deputy Borough Solicitor, on 01483 523504 or email <a href=\"mailto:Gillian.Carson-Jones@waverley.gov.uk\">Gillian.Carson-Jones@waverley.gov.uk</a>\nor\nPamela Bowring, Legal Services Business Manager, on 01483 523263 or email <a href=\"mailto:Pamela.Bowring@waverley.gov.uk\">Pamela.Bowring@waverley.gov.uk</a>\nWe do not accept CV’s without a completed application form.\nClosing date for applications: 9:00am on Friday 31st January 2025.\nInterview date: Thursday 6th February 2025.\nPlease note we do not accept applications after the time given on the advert.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary range £45,573 to £48,836 per annum plus market supplement of £4,986 per annum","publishDate":"2025-01-15T14:58:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-31T09:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/dc52499b-feea-4562-b2eb-997e1128f4f9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"02ecde41-b74c-4936-b0eb-fc881f1a75de","title":"Senior Contracts Lawyer","employer":"Waverley Borough Council","department":"","location":"Surrey - with hybrid working","locationType":2,"description":"This is an exciting time for Legal Services at Waverley. We’ve recently undergone a restructure and are now taking steps to appoint a number of key roles within this fast-paced team environment. These roles will help shape the future of the team, as we seek to contribute to the delivery of our overall Council commitments for the Borough and its residents.\nAs Senior Contracts Lawyer, you will lead on a mixed caseload of contractual matters and advise on procurement, which will include acting as the Council’s primary point of contact for all contract transactions.\nKey Responsibilities:\n- Drafting and reviewing, Grant Funding Agreements, framework agreements and service level agreements and contracts relating to all aspects of the Council’s business including a variety of business, goods and service, construction (JCTs and NECs) and works contracts\n- Assist with advising on procurement and supporting the Council navigating the new procurement regime\n- To assist in drafting, reviewing and commenting on reports and preparing legal implications for reports to the Council, its Executive, full Council, other Council committees and other Officer/Member level meetings.\n- Provide high quality and timely legal advice and support to Officers and Members\n- Attend relevant Council Committees, working groups and briefings to give legal advice to Officers and Members.\n- Provide support and supervision to the Contracts Lawyer.\nAbout you:\nTo be successful in securing this position you will:\n- Be a qualified solicitor with a valid practising certificate, barrister, or CILEX fellow. \n- Have Experience of working in commercial contract law including procurement, any additional experience of other areas of the law (Litigation, Planning, Property or Corporate Governance) would be beneficial\n- Be an excellent negotiator, with first rate communication skills at all levels of seniority\nRewarding you:\n- Hybrid working (circa one day per week in the office)\n- Local Government Pension Scheme with 17.2% employer contribution\n- Generous leave allowance\n- Agile and flexible working policy\n- Friendly and supportive team\n- Employee Support Programme\n- Free on-site parking\nWe are also committed to your longer-term career development and will support your continuing professional development.\nThis post is politically restricted.\nIf you have any questions or would like to discuss the role prior to applying, please contact:\nGillian Carson-Jones, Deputy Borough Solicitor, on 01483 523504 or email <a href=\"mailto:Gillian.Carson-Jones@waverley.gov.uk\">Gillian.Carson-Jones@waverley.gov.uk</a>\nor\nPamela Bowring, Legal Services Business Manager, on 01483 523263 or email <a href=\"mailto:Pamela.Bowring@waverley.gov.uk\">Pamela.Bowring@waverley.gov.uk</a>\nWe do not accept CV’s without a completed application form.\nClosing date for applications: 9:00am Friday 31st January 2025.\nInterview date: Wednesday 5th February 2025.\nPlease note we do not accept applications after the time given on the advert.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary range £51,410 - £55,400 per annum plus market supplement of £4,986 per annum","publishDate":"2025-01-15T11:42:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-31T09:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/be807f3b-f1b2-41ef-95b7-877150d8fb1f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3e58ac1b-6869-43b7-919e-ea386de79cab","title":"Caseworker - Housing Repairs","employer":"Guildford Borough Council","department":"","location":"Millmead House Offices, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB","locationType":3,"description":"<div class=\"job_summary\">\nCaseworker Housing Repairs Grade 3\n \nAre you a pro-active, motivated, and confident individual who is seeking a challenging role. If the answer is “yes” then we’d love to hear from you and have you join our team within a busy and fast paced environment.\nOur housing repairs team are always busy helping tenants with a wide variety of enquiries. This role provides direct support to tenants, understanding the issues they are reporting, trying where possible to help them resolve simple issues themselves but always providing access to tradespeople when a fault needs a repair and getting our tenants the help, they need to keep properties safe and secure. We deal with everything from dripping taps to badly damaged properties in need of extensive repairs. \nWhat you’ll do on a typical day:\n<ul>\n<li>Provide direct support to customers on the telephone and through correspondence.</li>\n<li>Assess and process housing repairs work on our Orchard system.</li>\n<li>Update changes to repairs work jobs.</li>\n<li>Liaise and work flexibly with our Housing Repairs Team and contractors.</li>\n<li>Work effectively with other specialist teams across the council. </li>\n<li>Process invoices, liaising with contractors, answering enquiries. </li>\n<li>Providing updates to customers and prioritising jobs in conjunction with the Team Leader and caseworkers looking after repairs.</li>\n<li>Administrating queries, arranging repairs, new tenancies and swaps for our rental garage stock.</li>\n</ul>\n \nWhat you need to succeed in this role:\n<ul>\n<li>A proactive approach, with strong administrative skills.</li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with people.</li>\n<li>Conscientious attitude and attention to detail.</li>\n<li>A good standard of numeracy and literacy.</li>\n<li>IT skills are essential, knowledge of any housing software such as Orchard would be beneficial.</li>\n<li>Ability to work as part of a team.</li>\n<li>Good organisational skills with the ability to take the initiative.</li>\n<li>minimum 12 months experience working within the field </li>\n</ul>\n \nWe offer a generous holiday entitlement of 22 days plus bank holidays, access to our flexible working scheme, access to the local government pension scheme and a competitive salary range between £28,724 and £31,724\nPlease note salary offers are usually made at the lower end of the scale to allow for progression. This role does not come with parking.\nFor an informal discussion about the role please contact Zoe Budd on 01483 444255\n</div>\nAbout Guildford\nGuildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.\nWe are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,724 - £31,724","publishDate":"2025-01-14T16:16:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-24T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/36b4916e-c65a-48fc-ae9e-443eefe6514b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b4169f9a-ca14-43cb-a069-da1b88372aa9","title":"Housing Customer Services Officer","employer":"Woking Borough Council","department":"","location":"Woking","locationType":3,"description":"The Customer Services Officer (Housing) sits within Woking Borough Council Housing Service, in the Resident Engagement Team. \nThe Housing Customer Services team are the first point of contact into the housing service and are the first individuals that many of tenants/leaseholders and residents communicate with. You will advise residents, triage and ensure high levels of customer service. Aiding the Customer Experience to ensure that all queries are responded to within an appropriate timescale.\nYou will triage contact for the Housing Service to a number of teams; Housing Rents, Housing Management, Housing Assets, Housing Repairs, Resident Engagement, Housing Compliance and Housing Needs/Options. Therefore, an understanding of Social Housing in the United Kingdom would be beneficial, but not necessary.\nContact into Housing Customer Services can be in a variety of forms, including; phone, online form, email and in person. Therefore, IT proficiency will be essential to ensure that all contact is logged and followed up. An understanding of call handling, the use of scripts and best practice would be beneficial.\nIdeally the candidate will have experience providing high levels of Customer Service, going over and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction and be able to demonstrate handling of complex contact and complaints. It will be important that you are caring and sympathetic towards residents/customers and are able to work to deadlines to reduce dissatisfaction and potential complaints. Where identified, you must be willing to attend additional training to ensure understanding is in line with Woking Borough Council procedure.\nThis training may include domestic abuse, suicide and other topics which are sensitive in nature. This is to ensure that call handlers are trained for every possible situation. \nThis role is based within Woking Borough Council Civic Offices Monday to Friday.\nThe Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits. \nThe ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post. An assessment may be required. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact the Human Resources team.\nWoking Borough Council takes a robust approach to thoroughly checking anyone who has applied to work with vulnerable groups including children.\nAs this job involves contact with vulnerable groups, successful applicants will be required to obtain a Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Assistance will be given by the Council and further details can be found in the job pack.\nFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rosalynn Funnell, Resident Engagement Team Leader on <a href=\"mailto:rosalynn.funnell@woking.gov.uk\">rosalynn.funnell@woking.gov.uk</a> or 07458 010 816. \nClosing Date: 2 February 2025\nInterview Dates: 10, 11 & 12 February 2025\nWoking Borough Council is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary range £24,799 - £28,713 per annum (dependant on experience) plus flexible benefit allowance of up to £1,783 per annum","publishDate":"2025-01-14T15:01:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-02T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/14abf1f1-10c4-4bd6-ad0d-b1a5ff08c66d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"183c1f03-e93b-47ce-8917-ccae70a02181","title":"Electoral Services Officer","employer":"Woking Borough Council","department":"","location":"Woking","locationType":2,"description":"Woking Borough Council is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join the Electoral Services team. \nElectoral Services is a challenging and an ever-changing environment and we are looking for a candidate who is motivated, enthusiastic and well organised. A willingness to go that extra mile to meet tight deadlines is key for this role. You will also have clear verbal and written communication skills, and work with a high degree of accuracy. The ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative is also an essential attribute.\nThe ideal candidate will have a keen interest to develop a career in elections and increase their professional skills. Good knowledge of Individual Electoral Registration and knowing the basics of administering an election is vital for this role. Candidates will also have a positive approach to the challenges of new legal and procedural changes.\nDuring peak periods you will be able to work significant additional hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet demanding deadlines.\nThe Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits. \nUnder the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, this post is politically restricted, and you will be disqualified from being a Councillor, Member of Parliament or Member of the European Parliament. The regulations restrict the post holder from undertaking canvassing on behalf of a political party or a person who is or seeks to be a candidate or speaking to the public at large or publishing any written or artistic work that could give the impression that they are advocating support for a political party.\nFor an informal discussion about the post please contact Emera Chown, Electoral Services Manager on 01483 743215.\n \nClosing Date: 30 January 2025 - 23:55pm\nInterviews: 5 February 2025","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary range £24,799 - £33,087 per annum (dependant on experience) plus flexible benefit allowance of up to £1,881 per annum","publishDate":"2025-01-14T12:35:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-30T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/accf15c4-1c87-4e1e-a566-6a766ec89867.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8e4917ae-1344-4171-b96f-48c6153f411d","title":"Housing Team Leader - Income","employer":"Woking Borough Council","department":"","location":"Woking","locationType":2,"description":"An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the housing team at Woking Borough Council.\nWe are seeking a motivated, flexible, and pro-active person to join our Housing Team. The role will involve all aspects of rent collection and arrears management in the housing team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about service improvement, transformation and ideally have experience in developing and implementing new policies and procedures.\nYou will lead and motivate a team of income officers ensuring procedures are efficiently delivered to maximize income collection. You will do this in a customer focused way ensuring communication with tenants, leaseholders, licensees, shared owners and garage renters through the rent collection and arrears management process.\nYou will be responsible for the line management of the income team and work with the temporary accommodation officer to ensure income maximization across the housing portfolio.\nWe would like to embed a rent first culture at Woking Borough Council, and you will ensure the team is proactive with early intervention in arrears cases and signposting to support agencies we work with in the borough.\nYou will ensure arrears actions are carried out in a timely, appropriate, and proportionate manner and communication with those in arrears is conducted in line with procedures and timescales within them.\nYou will be expected to oversee effective use of the housing management database, case files and the implementation and use of Mobysoft Rentsense into the day-to-day workings of the team and case management.\nWhere necessary you will identify and pursue legal action such as Notice Of Seeking Possession, Possession Proceedings, attending court and acting as a witness where appropriate.\nIdeally the successful candidate will have experience of working and managing a team responsible for rent collection and arrears management in the social housing sector with a good knowledge of up-to-date relevant legislation.\nThe Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health, and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits.\nThis is a hybrid role, and the successful applicant will be required to work from the Civic offices based in Woking, Surrey a minimum of 3 days per week. \nPlease note that a driver's license and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.\n \nDBS Check\nWoking Borough Council takes a robust approach to thoroughly checking anyone who has applied to work with vulnerable groups including children.\nAs this job involves contact with vulnerable groups, successful applicants will be required to obtain a Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Assistance will be given by the Council and further details can be found in the job pack.\nEnglish Language Requirement \nThe ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post. An assessment may be required. 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Meeting and maintaining targets set for individuals and the team is critical.\nFull training will be provided throughout the six-month probation period.\nIf you fit the criteria above and are excited by the opportunity this presents, please do act as we would love to consider your application.\nIf you need an informal chat to decide call Team Leaders Oliver Musson or Ejiro Otobrise on 01483 445053 \nInterviews will include a basic electronic skills aptitude test, and a face to face interview.\nThis is a primarily office based role that offers some remote working after the initial training period. \n</div>\nAbout Guildford\nGuildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. 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Planner (Development Management)

Hart District Council

Grade G (SCP26- SCP29) £35,816 - £38,294

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Hart District Council seeks a planner for their Development Management team to handle varied caseload of householder and minor planning applications.

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Hart District Council

Grade E (SCP15-SCP21) £27,803 to £30,825

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Assistant Planner position available in North-East Hampshire with competitive package including local government pension & support for CPD. Apply now.

Community Meals and Transport Driver

Guildford Borough Council

£28,724 - £31,724 Pro rata

Park Barn Day Centre, Park Barn Drive, Guildford, Surrey (On-Site)

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Caseworker Revenues and Benefits

Guildford Borough Council

£26,633 - £28,724

Millmead House Offices, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB (On-Site)

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Head of Transformation, Digital and Customer Services

Woking Borough Council

Up to £90,500 plus up to £6k benefits

Woking (Hybrid) (Hybrid)

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Independent Living Officer

Guildford Borough Council

£31,724 - £35,593 pro rata

St Martha's Court, Nursery Gardens, Chilworth (On-Site)

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Senior Civil Enforcement Officer - Parking

Surrey Heath Borough Council

£28,247 - £33,085 per annum

Camberley (On-Site)

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Class Teacher–Maternity Cover

Shottermill Junior School

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Lion Lane,Haslemere (On-Site)

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Class Teacher

Shottermill Junior School

Teachers Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale

Lion Lane,Haslemere (On-Site)

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Senior Science Technician

Sandhurst School

£25,517 per annum including Fringe Allowance

Sandhurst School, Owlsmoor Road, Sandhurst (On-Site)

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Contracts Lawyer

Waverley Borough Council

Salary range £45,573 to £48,836 per annum plus market supplement of £4,986 per annum

Surrey - with hybrid working (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Senior Contracts Lawyer

Waverley Borough Council

Salary range £51,410 - £55,400 per annum plus market supplement of £4,986 per annum

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Caseworker - Housing Repairs

Guildford Borough Council

£28,724 - £31,724

Millmead House Offices, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Housing Customer Services Officer

Woking Borough Council

Salary range £24,799 - £28,713 per annum (dependant on experience) plus flexible benefit allowance of up to £1,783 per annum

Woking (On-Site)

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Electoral Services Officer

Woking Borough Council

Salary range £24,799 - £33,087 per annum (dependant on experience) plus flexible benefit allowance of up to £1,881 per annum

Woking (Hybrid)

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Housing Team Leader - Income

Woking Borough Council

Salary circa up to £46,569 plus flexible benefits allowance of up to £2,241 and vehicle allowance of up to £2,600, plus market supplement of up to £8,000 subject to experience.

Woking (Hybrid)

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Customer Service Advisor

Guildford Borough Council

£28,724 - £31,724

Millmead House Offices, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB (On-Site)

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Complaints Lead

Guildford Borough Council

£41,110-£48,519

Millmead House Offices, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB (On-Site)

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Planner (Development Management)

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Community Meals and Transport Driver

Caseworker Revenues and Benefits

Head of Transformation, Digital and Customer Services

Independent Living Officer

Senior Civil Enforcement Officer - Parking

Class Teacher–Maternity Cover

Class Teacher

Senior Science Technician

Contracts Lawyer

Senior Contracts Lawyer

Caseworker - Housing Repairs

Housing Customer Services Officer

Electoral Services Officer

Housing Team Leader - Income

Customer Service Advisor

Complaints Lead

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