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You’ll manage support call queues, resolving incidents and service requests while offering technical advice to users and colleagues. You’ll ensure our applications run smoothly, maintaining technical manuals and support documents.</p>\n\n<p>During your typical day, you might work as a resource for project teams, helping them gather information and perform software updates, ensuring seamless handovers and adhering to change management procedures.</p>\n\n<p>You'll be servicing a vast variety of departments, including Adult Social Care, Children’s Services, Education, Housing, and Regulatory Services, making each day unique and exciting. Your efforts will directly contribute to enhancing service quality and customer satisfaction.</p>\n<b>About you</b><br><p>As an Applications Support Analyst, you have a knack for delving into complex issues and finding effective solutions through thorough analysis of available information. You approach challenges with composure and a methodical mindset, ensuring tasks are handled thoughtfully and efficiently.</p>\n\n<p>We’re looking for someone who is passionate about problem-solving and has a natural affinity and understanding for technology. Strong communication skills are essential, as you'll collaborate seamlessly with both technical and non-technical users. Attention to detail is your forte, and you thrive in a dynamic environment where multitasking is key.</p>\n\n<p>A good training package and clear career progression opportunities are available, with a focus on career progression planning within the team, ensuring you have the support and development to grow professionally.</p>\n\n<p>Is this you? If so, we’d like to hear from you.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><em>Thank you to all who have shown interest in our company. If you have applied before, please note that reapplying is not necessary at this time.</em></p>\n<b>About us</b><br><p> </p>\n\n<p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. 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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Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\n<b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>In this role as a Highways Paralegal, your key duties will include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Assisting Senior Lawyers, the Principal Lawyer, and the Head of Legal with all highways-related casework.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Managing your own substantive highways caseload, including s38 agreements, s278 agreements, local event orders, s59 agreements, and s6 agreements.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Advising clients on highways matters as needed.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Working on complex, major highways projects, including Sustainable Urban Extensions and significant road infrastructure schemes.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Attending client meetings to provide legal support and advice.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Preparing standardised documentation and procedures as required.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Supporting planning lawyers by advising on the planning process, enforcement, preparing legal agreements, and assisting with planning committees when necessary.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Assisting in the training and supervision of Legal Assistants as needed.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n<b>About you</b><br><p>We’re looking for someone with experience in Highways Law and a passion for delivering excellent legal services. The ideal candidate will:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Be committed to contributing to an exemplar legal service.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Have a keen interest in developing their legal career within a local authority setting.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Be capable of managing a substantive highways caseload.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Enjoy working on complex projects and providing clear, practical advice to clients.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Be a team player who’s eager to support and collaborate with colleagues.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Local government experience is not essential, and we encourage applicants from other sectors or those returning to work after a career break. We offer flexible working arrangements and support through mentoring, coaching, and training to help you achieve success.</p>\n\n<p>For more information, please visit our designated legal recruitment pages at <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teams\">https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teams</a> or contact Katherine Hall, Head of Legal (Place), on 07826 511563 for a confidential discussion.</p>\n\n<p><em>View our colleagues, Jana and Victoria​ talk about their experience working with our team.</em></p>\n\n<div class=\"video-embed-wrapper\"></div>\n\n<p> </p>\n<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>\n\n<p>Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.</p>\n\n<p>Hear more from Anna Earnshaw, our Chief Executive, about working for West Northants Council: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU\">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU</a></p>\n\n<p>At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p>\n\n<p>When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.</p>\n\n<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>\n\n<p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Should you require the Job Description in another format or language, please contact: <a href=\"mailto:Careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">Careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a></strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41816 - £45175","publishDate":"2024-12-17T16:54:50.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-16T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/11130429-1558-46f4-8588-0974d7c9bf5f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2f8b26fc-6b01-4474-9538-0e1786ed4a32","title":"Customer Service Advisor","employer":"Rugby Borough Council","department":"","location":"Rugby Borough Council","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Customer Service Advisor</strong></p>\n<p><strong>£25,183 - £27,269</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. 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You will also be helping customers to access and pay for services via the face to face, telephone and email customer channels.  Agile working will be considered when fully trained.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About you </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>To do this, you will need to be capable of developing your own knowledge of all services provided by the council, using established and continually updated procedure documents and will need to have a ‘Customer First’ attitude to working.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Experience of using customer service centre technology, such as multi-function telephony systems and Customer Contact Management systems would be advantageous, although not essential, as full training will be provided. 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With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. 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With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>As our Customer Service Practitioner Apprentice, you’ll be working as part of a team of Customer Service Advisors, responding to requests for information about a range of enquiries and services about refuse and recycling, council tax, housing tenancies and repairs, environmental issues, the electoral roll, licensing, parking, community safety to name a few. You will also be helping customers to access and pay for services via the face to face, telephone and email customer channels. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This is a Level 2 Apprenticeship provided by Warwickshire College Group with a duration of 15 months.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>You must hold GCSE’s or equivalent in Maths and English grade 4 / grade C or above.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will need excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by an ability to communicate effectively and with respect, build rapport, interact skilfully and control emotions in order to build better business relations. 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The Senior Systems Development Officer is also responsible for ensuring the security, scalability, and continuous improvement of systems to enhance productivity, data integrity, integration and user experience across the organisation.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Key objectives include:</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leading the development and deployment of system solutions to meet business requirements.</li>\n<li>Ensuring the integration and optimisation of software applications.</li>\n<li>Leading technical development and support for systems-related issues.</li>\n<li>Driving innovation in system design and implementation to support future growth.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To coordinate, support, motivate and provide training to Service Areas and digital champions.</li>\n<li>Leading to service-specific and Council-wide innovation projects to: help improve the quality and timeliness of decisions; and help to improve understanding of residents’ needs.</li>\n<li>Use the best of modern data technologies and platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please see the attached Job Profile for a detailed overview of the role, and ensure you demonstrate where you match the Person Specification in your application.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<p><strong><em> </em></strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>35 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)</li>\n<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Hybrid working up to 60% </li>\n<li>Flexi time scheme</li>\n<li>Annual leave purchase scheme</li>\n<li>Structured Induction Program</li>\n<li>Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes</li>\n<li>Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals</li>\n<li>Family Friendly Policies</li>\n<li>Independent Support for your health & wellbeing</li>\n<li>Generous compassionate leave</li>\n<li>Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Car Salary Sacrifice & Cycle to Work scheme and more</li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,513 - £43,693","publishDate":"2024-12-16T10:33:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-05T10:33:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/af6727e1-603d-4f2c-877c-b4ede599c397.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b8c16d88-f12c-4912-aaac-720ec8d9651b","title":"Grants Administrator","employer":"Harborough District Council","department":"","location":"Market Harborough, Leicestershire","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Fixed term for 17 months</strong></p>\n<p>Harborough District Council’s vision is to work with communities in a vibrant, safe and prosperous district and to bring the best opportunities to all.</p>\n<p>We have a exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator who has extensive knowledge of managing and following complex processes.  Come and join our community partnerships team where you will be responsible for the administration of grants schemes for Parish/Town Councils, community groups and others. </p>\n<p>You will be the main point of contact for the delivery of the Council’s new capital grant scheme for parish and town councils. You will assist applicants in the preparation of grants, be responsible for the administration of the grant process ensuring that applications meet the specified criteria and outcomes.  You will be responsible for actively promoting grant schemes as solution to supporting local initiatives.  You will also provide administrative duties and support to other grants processes in the wider community partnership team, as required.</p>\n<p>You will need to have excellent admin experience and skills; maintaining accurate records and have an eye for detail.  Having knowledge of grant processes will be beneficial, although training on grant processes will be provided.  From time to time, you may be required to attend evening meetings, where time off in leu will be given.</p>\n<p>While this role is hybrid and offers flexibility, there will be a requirement due to the nature of this role for on-site (office) presence for certain tasks, in-person collaboration and face to face work within the team and with external clients.</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Casual car user status</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Generous annual leave entitlement and Local Government Pension Scheme</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Free office parking (conditions apply)</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 9am Monday 6<sup>th</sup> January 2025. 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With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About the role </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking a proactive and organised Waste Operations Manager to lead and manage waste operations effectively, ensuring safe and compliant handling, disposal, and recycling processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in waste management, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to promoting environmental sustainability. This role involves overseeing a diverse team, coordinating with external partners, and ensuring all waste management activities align with regulatory and safety standards.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Operations Management</strong>: Supervise day-to-day waste collection, segregation, and disposal activities to ensure efficient operations.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Compliance and Safety</strong>: Ensure all waste handling and disposal activities comply with local and government policies as well as health and safety standards.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Team Leadership</strong>: Manage, train, and support waste management staff, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Process Optimisation</strong>: Identify opportunities to improve waste management processes, focusing on cost efficiency, sustainability, and waste reduction.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Reporting and Documentation</strong>: Maintain accurate records of waste volumes, disposal methods, incidents, and regulatory compliance.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Stakeholder Engagement</strong>: Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to meet waste disposal and recycling targets.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A CoTC qualification is essential to this role</li>\n<li>Previous management experience in waste, sanitation, or environmental services preferred but not essential.</li>\n<li>Strong understanding of waste management practices, regulations, and safety procedures or the commitment to undertake relevant training.</li>\n<li>Effective leadership and people management skills.</li>\n<li>Ability to identify and resolve operational issues quickly and effectively.</li>\n<li>Good communication and organisational skills.</li>\n<li>Proficient in using management software and standard office applications.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please see the attached Job Profile for full details, and please ensure to reflect where you meet the Essential criteria in your application.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note that previous applicants need not apply.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>35 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)</li>\n<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Hybrid working up to 60% </li>\n<li>Flexi time scheme</li>\n<li>Annual leave purchase scheme</li>\n<li>Structured Induction Program</li>\n<li>Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes</li>\n<li>Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals</li>\n<li>Family Friendly Policies</li>\n<li>Independent Support for your health & wellbeing</li>\n<li>Generous compassionate leave</li>\n<li>Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Car Salary Sacrifice & Cycle to Work scheme and more</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this role, please call Rachael Savage, our Waste & Transport Manager on 07919166172.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Please note the online recruitment process will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance on a Sunday between 10am and 11am.<br class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"></strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">We recommend that you save your application regularly to avoid losing information.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,513 - £43,693 (additional payment may be made for an exceptional candidate)","publishDate":"2024-12-13T13:36:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-12T13:36:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/dfa58a2e-d3f9-4d86-a312-6032d4179cdd.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"28dc7ef3-c93f-4fe7-9240-17cf685639f7","title":"Senior Lawyer (Child Care)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":2,"description":"<h3>About the role</h3>\n<p>Are you ready to take the next step in your career and do you want to be supported in achieving the step after that? We are creating a brand new in-house Legal Team to support the Northamptonshire Children’s Trust.&nbsp; Join the existing Legal Team at West Northants Council, one of the newest and the fourth biggest Unitary Council in England.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<p>If you have experience in Child Care Law, we want to hear from you.&nbsp; Whether you are looking to develop your local government experience, change sector into local government or return to work after a career break, you won’t find a better place to do so.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Whilst local government experience is not essential, a passion for delivering an excellent legal service in a fast-paced environment and a desire to help shape and deliver an exemplar local authority legal service is.</p>\n<div>\n<h3>What will you be doing?</h3>\n<p>Your duties will include:&nbsp;</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advising upon and conducting proceedings relating to the care and protection of children and young people.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Providing legal advice and support to clients, including elected members and senior officers.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Being a lead within the team and providing guidance and support to other members of the team.&nbsp;</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n<div>\n<h3>About you</h3>\n<p>West Northants is a great place to work. With a focus on career development, wellbeing, flexibility and support, this is an opportunity for you to take the next step on your career journey in a supported environment. We have mentoring, buddying, coaching, training and many other opportunities available to assist and develop you, to ensure your success in the role and your ongoing progression and success within the Council. We will also consider any version of flexible working you can come up with.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>For more information please visit our designated legal recruitment pages at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teams\">https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teams</a>&nbsp;or contact Julia Rickards, Head of Legal (People), on 07585 405339 for a confidential discussion. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>Please also join us at one of our virtual collaboration sessions where we welcome your thoughts about what the future of Child Care legal teams holds and help us to shape that future.&nbsp; Attendees will include representatives from West Northants Council, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust and Child Care lawyers from private practice, together with Pam Burrows, the wellbeing expert supporting West Northants Council to shape a strong and resilient legal team with wellbeing at its core. Details of these sessions will be shared on our social media pages, LinkedIn and our designated legal recruitment pages.</p>\n<div>\n<h3>Our benefits</h3>\n<p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong>&nbsp;starting at 28&nbsp;days annual leave per year, 29&nbsp;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><strong>Cycle to Work</strong>&nbsp;scheme.&nbsp;</li>\n<li><strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong>&nbsp;(3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li><strong>Employee discounts</strong>&nbsp;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&nbsp;</strong>via Tusker.</li>\n<li><strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership&nbsp;</strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are&nbsp;a member of&nbsp;a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li><strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong>&nbsp;- 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><strong>Commsave-</strong>&nbsp;Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>\n<li><strong>Ongoing training and development</strong>&nbsp;opportunities.</li>\n<li><strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong>&nbsp;to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n<li><strong>Our West Ways of Working&nbsp;</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><strong>Making a difference</strong>&nbsp;- 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</div>\n<div>\n<h3>About us</h3>\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<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.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\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<p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p>\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&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;for support.</p>\n<p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>\n</div>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48,378 - £51,571 per annum","publishDate":"2024-12-13T12:19:20.052Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-10T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5c97e1f7-186c-40cb-8ed9-798002963b55.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"038e313c-7919-4e28-8e0d-72e49fa5efd9","title":"Visitor Experience Assistant","employer":"Rugby Borough Council","department":"","location":"Rugby, Warwickshire","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Visitor Experience Assistant</strong></p>\n<p><strong>£24,027 - £25,183</strong></p>\n<p><strong>(£8,441 - £8,848 pro rata)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>13 hours per week</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About the role </strong></p>\n<p>Rugby Art Gallery & Museum and the Visitor Centre are a vibrant public space in the centre of Rugby. We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our team and play a key role in delivering an excellent visitor experience.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Visitor Experience Assistants are based front of house in the Art Gallery, Museum and Visitor Centre spaces, providing exceptional customer service and a warm welcome to all visitors. The successful candidate will be a brilliant communicator, proactive, flexible and reliable.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are looking to appoint one Assistant with the following working pattern:</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Friday 7 hours 09:45 to 17:15</p>\n<p>Saturday 6 hours 09:45 to 16:15</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>There is a requirement to work on weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Benefits </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>35 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas) – Pro rata</li>\n<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Annual leave purchase scheme</li>\n<li>Structured Induction Program</li>\n<li>Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes</li>\n<li>Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals</li>\n<li>Family Friendly Policies</li>\n<li>Independent Support for your health & wellbeing</li>\n<li>Generous compassionate leave</li>\n<li>Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Car Salary Sacrifice & Cycle to Work scheme and more</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Interview Date: 23 January 2025<br class=\"customHTML\"></strong><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Please note the online recruitment process will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance on a Sunday between 10am and 11am.<br class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\"></strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">We recommend that you save your application regularly to avoid losing information.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,027 - £25,183 (£8,441 - £8,848 pro rata)","publishDate":"2024-12-13T09:08:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-12T09:08:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/563ba29d-2a33-4924-bff3-64446bd1b99b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e913a016-eeac-453c-8349-11bfb42b967e","title":"Flood and Water Support Officer (Drainage)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"One Angel Square, Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>West Northamptonshire Council has created a new team focused on developing and delivering innovative flood and water drainage solutions. The team is led by the Flood and Water Team Manager, reporting to the Head of Works within the PLACE directorate of the Council. </p>\n\n<p>The team will act as the Council’s Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) providing professional support and advice on flood and water management and be instrumental in developing its approach to the forthcoming changes to the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.</p>\n\n<p>If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please feel free to contact Mohamed Admani, Flood & Water Manager (Assets and Environment): mohamed.admani@westnorthants.gov.uk</p>\n<b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Professional subscriptions / registration</strong> - if your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\n<b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>The purpose of this post is to provide technical support to the Flood and Water Management Team, to aid the Council in meeting its regulatory requirements in relation to flood risk, in particular its role as Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA), as provided by the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (FWMA), the Flood Risk Regulations 2009 and related regulations and guidance.</p>\n\n<p>Whilst the role will be supporting all areas of the team, the main focuses will be on providing responses to enquiries, particularly from those affected by flooding, and on data management, essential to the effective delivery of this technical service.</p>\n<b>About you</b><br><p>We are looking for individuals that want to test boundaries and develop, and deliver, innovative approaches to reducing flood risk to our communities. Acting as the Council’s LLFA, the team will provide professional technical responses to development applications ensuring that drainage systems are sustainable and sufficiently effective in protecting communities from flooding.</p>\n\n<p>The team will be supported to think outside of the box and be provided with modern resources which they can use to create innovative solutions.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Please note previous applicants need not apply again.</strong></p>\n<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>\n\n<p>Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.</p>\n\n<p>Hear more from Anna Earnshaw, our Chief Executive, about working for West Northants Council: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU\">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU</a></p>\n\n<p>At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p>\n\n<p>When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.</p>\n\n<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>\n\n<p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,016 - £29,513 plus","publishDate":"2024-12-12T12:42:50.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-13T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d4fee656-a003-4938-b196-d2915ead588a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7b813292-a45b-4cfd-9bdf-f298179b4bff","title":"Economic Development Officer","employer":"Harborough District Council","department":"","location":"Market Harborough, Leicestershire","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Join Harborough District Council's Economic Development Team! </p>\n<p>Are you a dynamic professional with a passion for economic growth? Harborough District Council is seeking a dedicated Economic Development Officer to lead the implementation of key initiatives outlined in our Economic Development Strategy. This role involves leading projects in Inward Investment, Business Support, and Employment and Skills. </p>\n<p>Key Responsibilities: </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drive Inward Investment initiatives. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead on vital Business Support Services </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Facilitate Employment and Skills programs. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>Requirements: </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proven experience in a similar role </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Track record of successfully delivering complex projects </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>In-depth knowledge of funding streams and business support mechanisms </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent communication skills </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Proficient in MS Office </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and maths </li>\n</ul>\n<p>Perks: </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be part of a vibrant, safe, and prosperous district </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Contribute to the active business community. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Flexibility with a mix of office and home-based work </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Opportunities for professional growth and development </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Free office parking (conditions apply)</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Generous annual leave entitlement and Local Government Pension Scheme</strong> </p>\n<p>Apply now to be part of shaping a thriving future for Harborough District. </p>\n<p><strong>The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 9am Wednesday 8</strong><strong>th</strong><strong> January 2025.  Interviews will be held w/c 20</strong><strong>th</strong><strong> January 2025.</strong> </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 is by online application (see below). CVs will not be accepted.</p>\n<p>Please specify which post you are applying for on your application form and ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the person specification. Please include 2 referees, one of which must be your present or most recent employer.  Please also provide your present or most recent annual gross salary and required notice period.  </p>\n<p>Should you have any difficulties applying online please e-mail <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@harborough.gov.uk\">recruitment@harborough.gov.uk</a>   </p>\n<p>Find out more about the benefits of working at Harborough District Council at <a href=\"https://www.harborough.gov.uk/info/20005/jobs/484/working_for_hdc\">Benefits of working for us | Working for HDC | Harborough District Council</a> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 6 (£33,366 to £36,124)pa","publishDate":"2024-12-12T12:42:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-08T09:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/44d95db0-a3c2-4654-b225-5d5a205ea854.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d242ec42-1db2-461a-be84-6ae099eb18b1","title":"Flood Risk Officer","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"One Angel Sq, Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>West Northamptonshire Council has created a new team focused on developing and delivering innovative flood and water drainage solutions. The team is led by the Flood and Water Team Manager, reporting to the Head of Works within the PLACE directorate of the Council. </p>\n\n<p>The team will act as the Council’s Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) providing professional support and advice on flood and water management and be instrumental in developing its approach to the forthcoming changes to the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.</p>\n\n<p>If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please feel free to contact Mohamed Admani, Flood & Water Manager (Assets and Environment): mohamed.admani@westnorthants.gov.uk</p>\n<b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. 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Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\n<b>What will you be doing?</b><br><ul>\n\t<li>Provide technical assessment and advice to Local Planning Authorities on the suitability of surface water drainage proposals for new development,</li>\n\t<li>Ensuring the council (as Lead Local Flood Authority) continues to fulfil its role as statutory consultee in the planning system.</li>\n\t<li>Provide professional technical responses to development applications ensuring that drainage systems are sustainable and sufficiently effective in protecting communities from flooding.</li>\n\t<li>Working with applicants to promote the implementation of sustainable drainage systems on new developments.</li>\n\t<li>Work with developers and landowners to regulate activity on ordinary watercourses, ensuring that the designs of works are appropriate, sustainable, and do not adversely impact flow within watercourses.</li>\n</ul>\n<b>About you</b><br><p>We are looking for individuals that want to test boundaries, develop, and deliver, innovative approaches to reducing flood risk to our communities.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Please note previous applicants need not apply again.</strong></p>\n<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>\n\n<p>Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.</p>\n\n<p>Hear more from Anna Earnshaw, our Chief Executive, about working for West Northants Council: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU\">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU</a></p>\n\n<p>At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. 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With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About the role </strong></p>\n<p>As part of the Council’s Play Development scheme, we are looking for a highly capable play leader to join our team of Play Rangers. Showing excellent teamwork skills, you will help devise and lead safe, supervised, and explorative play in both School and Community settings, proactively supporting the delivery of increased play opportunities for young people and families in the borough.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Motivated and passionate about improving children’s health and mental wellbeing, you will work collaboratively with the team to design projects that enhance playful intuition through physical, creative and self-directed activity. You will have the experience and skills to capture children and young people’s interests, leading them through instructional activity including multisport and games, whilst also nurturing their imagination during free play.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About you </strong></p>\n<p>You will have good understanding of safeguarding and child protection and be committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and families that participate in Play Ranger sessions. Through understanding of the needs of the community you will work hard to create a play environment that is safe and inclusive.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Play sessions are held throughout term time and holiday periods in Rugby’s parks and open spaces as well as community facilities delivering after school and evening youth activity clubs. There will also be opportunities to deliver play provision within local schools as part of lunchtime sessions, whilst displaying excellent communication with these partners.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will work within schools and the community, predominantly during term time with the opportunity to provide Play Ranger led activities during special events and community play sessions throughout some school holiday periods.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Your own transport, with the ability to carry equipment to various locations is essential. 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The team is led by the Flood and Water Team Manager, reporting to the Head of Works within the PLACE directorate of the Council. </p>\n\n<p>The team will act as the Council’s Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) providing professional support and advice on flood and water management and be instrumental in developing its approach to the forthcoming changes to the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.</p>\n\n<p>If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please feel free to contact Mohamed Admani, Flood & Water Manager (Assets and Environment): mohamed.admani@westnorthants.gov.uk</p>\n<b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Professional subscriptions / registration</strong> - if your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. 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As a new authority, we're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.</p>\n\n<p>Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.</p>\n\n<p>Hear more from Anna Earnshaw, our Chief Executive, about working for West Northants Council: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU\">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU</a></p>\n\n<p>At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. 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To deliver this ambition, the Assets & Environment (A&E) department, through its three units Works, Facilities, and Property Strategy & Estate has embarked on a sustainability journey with ambitious projects that will transform and shape the future of the Council and West Northants. Key current projects A&E are engaged in include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Large scale photovoltaic roll out</li>\n\t<li>EV infrastructure strategy</li>\n\t<li>Large scale EV infrastructure roll out</li>\n\t<li>Estate Climate Strategy</li>\n\t<li>Assets energy efficiency and heat decarbonisation</li>\n\t<li>Sustainable heat network for Northampton Town Centre</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Our Works Unit have an exciting two-year fixed term opportunity for a Senior Programme Manager – Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure. You will be working within the Energy Management Team and leading the delivery of the EV infrastructure strategy for West Northamptonshire.</p>\n\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to join the team and support the Council's objectives of shaping the future of mobility in West Northamptonshire, that will be an example of best practice, and one that will deliver the best outcomes for the residents of the West Northamptonshire.</p>\n<b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. 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To accomplish this task, you will have the support of internal and external stakeholders.</p>\n\n<p>Day to day, your role will involve procuring and appointing Charge Point Operator(s), mobilising the contract, managing the contractor and ensuring Council's specifications are delivered and installations are up to standard.</p>\n\n<p>You will have overall responsibility for the rollout of the EV infrastructure, ensuring future innovations are periodically reviewed, and ensuring sustained good service provision on the EV charging infrastructure network.</p>\n\n<p>Full details will be available on the Job Description and Person Specification.</p>\n<b>About you</b><br><p>You will bring with you strong knowledge around infrastructure delivery models. You will have ability to think logically and effectively liaise and communicate rational decisions based on evidence to a wide audience, including internal and external stakeholders.</p>\n\n<p> You will need to have:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Relevant degree level education or equivalent professional qualification (or relevant proven experience).</li>\n\t<li>Experience of contract management for delivery of infrastructure projects.</li>\n\t<li>Organisational and time management skills and ability to plan and deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe.</li>\n</ul>\n<b>About us</b><br><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. 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Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p>\n\n<p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p>\n\n<p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p>\n\n<p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p>\n\n<p>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":"£38,234 - £40,778","publishDate":"2024-12-11T14:54:59.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-12T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ae91b08f-c693-4ff1-b46c-4e6cf095b0bc.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2fb47704-ba84-4489-9451-0a0fc2837fd4","title":"Housing Strategy and Enabling Officer","employer":"Rugby Borough Council","department":"","location":"Rugby Borough Council","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Housing Strategy and Enabling Officer</strong></p>\n<p><strong>£31,586 - £35,235</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. 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