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Addlestone also has a new cinema, restaurants and a Waitrose within walking distance. </p>\n<p>We would welcome the opportunity to tell you more about the role.  Please call Ashley Smith, Corporate Head of Planning, Economy and Built Environment (01932 425240) or Victoria Gibson, Development Manager (01932 425256) to find out more.</p>\n<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>\n<p>To apply please use the apply link below<strong>. </strong>For more information about the role please see the Extra Information section </p>\n<p>We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at <a href=\"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/users/new.js?original_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobsgopublic.com%2Fvacancies%2F209969%2Fexternal_links%3Findex%3D2\">humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk</a> or on 01932 425527 who will be able to assist you.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 18 May 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date: </strong><strong> To be confirmed</strong></p>\n<p>If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.</p>\n<p><em>Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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Experience in creating videos, photo and graphic led content would be welcomed. <br><br> You'll be an excellent writer, with strong IT skills, good attention to detail, enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn. You will have experience in a public relations, communications or marketing role and will be able to demonstrate innovation and creativity, as well as the ability to adapt to different ways of working and a commitment to your own personal and professional development. <br><br>Applicants should hold a Level 4 or above apprenticeship or a degree in communications, media, public relations and marketing. <br> <br> Our Offer to You : <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br> <br> Additional Information : <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. 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Duties will include all surveying aspects associated with running of the Surveying Services, Repairs and Adaptations Service, and Home Improvement Agency.</p>\n<p>We are looking for an experienced person with excellent communication skills, who is highly motivated and committed to delivering an efficient, customer focused high quality service.</p>\n<p>This position will work alongside a small team of surveyors. Duties will include site visits, preparing schemes using computer aided design software (essential), dealing with technical queries (on and off site) liaising with contractors and suppliers, obtaining permissions, issuing party wall awards, specification writing and supervising agreements and contracts.</p>\n<p>The type of work will vary from small adaptations to large new build/renovation/conversion schemes across all tenure. Previous experience of dealing with a varied workload is essential as well as procurement/tendering procedures.</p>\n<p>The post holder should be aware of Disabled Facilities Grant Legislation (including The Regulatory Reform Order 2002), Building Safety Act, Construction Design Management, Building Regulations and related Planning legislation and be able to demonstrate soft skills such as giving presentations and data administration.</p>\n<p>Essential: A related degree that leads to Corporate Membership of one or more of the following: – CIOB, RICS, ABE, CABE, RIBA or equivalent, and a desired accreditation from the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors.</p>\n<p>Demonstrate competency as a Principal Designer in accordance with PAS8670 and PAS8670.</p>\n<p>Applicants will have a computer aided design assessment and be asked to give a presentation on a related surveying subject.</p>\n<p>In addition to your salary, we can offer:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flexible working and remote working (minimum two days office based)</li>\n</ul>\n<p>You must have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A full valid driving licence with access to daily use of a private motor vehicle.</li>\n<li>Experience in related adaptation and surveying office including party wall matters</li>\n</ul>\n<p>This post is subject to Ealing’s enhanced vetting process.</p>\n<p>You must have the right to work in the UK.  Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.</p>\n<p>It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.</p>\n<p>We’ve tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.</p>\n<p>Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.</p>\n<p>We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.</p>\n<p>Please note all applications will be determined on merit.</p>\n<p>Closing dtae 22nd May 2025 23:59</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£53,607.00 - £55,620.00 pa inclusive (Grade 13","publishDate":"2025-04-24T16:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-22T16:30:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/30705725-6bec-4693-b88c-1605a83e33a2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"cc9a0b98-713b-4e8c-ab4e-ae4509dcb57e","title":"Customer Services Officer","employer":"Woking Borough Council","department":"","location":"Woking (Hybrid)","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are looking to recruit a self-motivated, customer services professional to join our friendly team. We would like to hear from you, if you:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enjoy working in a front line environment.</li>\n<li>Have excellent communication and computer skills.</li>\n<li>Comfortable using new technology in a changing environment.</li>\n<li>Are keen to contribute to team objectives.</li>\n<li>Want to give local people the best possible service.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>This exciting role offers a truly diverse working environment. The successful candidate will work across various areas including; reception desk, public enquiries counter, telephone contact centre and land charges administration. Duties are rotational and the ability to be flexible in terms of duties undertaken is essential.</p>\n<p>Provision of a top class service to our customers on the whole range of Council services and functions is essential, with an emphasis on carrying 80% of enquiries through to a successful conclusion at the first point of contact. In order to meet customer demands and achieve our aims of first point of contact resolution, the section uses a wide range of IT systems for which excellent ICT skills are required. The post involves frontline, face to face and telephone contact and the successful applicant will be expected to maintain a high level of customer care at all times.</p>\n<p>Whilst knowledge of Council Services would be an advantage, we have successfully recruited applicants with no previous experience in the past as a comprehensive training programme is available.</p>\n<p>The 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.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Andrew Weekes (Customer Services Team Leader) on 01483 743065 or Angela Denbigh (Customer Services Team Manager) on 01483 743100.</p>\n<p>Please note: A basic DBS check is required for this role.</p>\n<p>Closing date: 18 May 2025 at 23.59</p>\n<p>Interviews: 29 May 2025</p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary circa £25,000 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience.","publishDate":"2025-04-24T15:38:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f9be10f6-f613-497a-a3cd-a2de7e2ed7a1.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"beb675ff-c9d9-40fe-bc1d-b41cd2b6107d","title":"Epsom Playhouse Technician","employer":"Epsom & Ewell Borough Council","department":"","location":"Epsom & Ewell Borough Council","locationType":3,"description":"<p>The Epsom Playhouse, situated in Epsom town centre, is a receiving house comprising a 450-seat main auditorium and an 80-seat studio. </p>\n<p>We are seeking a multi-skilled and experienced individual to provide technical services to ensure the successful presentation of a wide programme of professional and community performances. You will be responsible for rigging, operating, and de-rigging, lighting, sound, stage and AV equipment for rehearsals and performances, duty stage management, simple maintenance of equipment, and supervision of casual staff, visiting companies and community users.</p>\n<p>This is a great opportunity for a highly organised individual, with a proven track record of having worked in a theatre environment. You will have knowledge of ETC computerised lighting programming and operation, and sound patching and digital sound desk operation and conducting soundchecks for live music and other one-night events. A good working knowledge of QLab and AV would be advantages. Good verbal communication skills are required as you will be communicating with professional companies and community hirers.  You must also be able to demonstrate your ability to work effectively as part of a busy and committed team.   </p>\n<p>Flexibility is vital as you will be required to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.  You must also have your own transport as you will be required to work late when public transport is not available.</p>\n<p>In return you will benefit from 24 days annual leave (rising to 29 after 5 years’ service), subsidised gym membership and car parking, payment of professional fees, entitlement to join the local government pension scheme, and non-contributory life assurance.<br>The Playhouse is managed by Epsom & Ewell Borough Council. We aspire to deliver high quality services to our residents. We might be small, but we have big plans to serve our population of 80,000 residents. We are investing in our future, increasing strategic capacity, and exploring new ways of working.<br>This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a professional and committed team and we look forward to receiving your application. For further details please go to www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/careers or Harry Palmer on 01372 728887 </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,536 pa - £30,083 pa","publishDate":"2025-04-24T14:04:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-25T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/56efc63b-85e8-4299-812c-2d690b343cda.jpeg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ad352e70-8d92-4e83-94cb-60f8877f83e0","title":"Complex needs Support Worker","employer":"Brent Council","department":"","location":"Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>An excellent offer… </strong>  </p>\n<p>Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. <br><br>The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.</p>\n<p><strong>The Post</strong>:</p>\n<p>One of the Government’s main priorities is to ensure that all forms of homelessness and rough sleeping is reduced. At Brent Council, we are very committed and passionate about this. We have received funding from Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government for support workers posts working with rough sleepers in a new supported accommodation, providing a client centred approach recovering from entrenched rough sleeping.  The post holders will work on a shift basis providing support for this cohort, working in a person-centred way to ensure sustainable outcomes around housing are achieved</p>\n<p><strong>The Person:</strong></p>\n<p>Are you seeking a fresh challenge? Do you want to make a real and lasting difference to the health and wellbeing of people who were previously sleeping rough?<br>We are looking for an exceptional team player who has the skills and qualities that are needed to support, transform, and rebuild the lives of men with complex needs who have been sleeping rough for a long period of time.</p>\n<p>As part of our expanded Rough Sleepers Team, you will engage positively and persistently with rough sleepers to build their trust and help them to obtain housing suited to their needs.<br>To meet the requirements of this exciting role, you will have a passion for collaborative multi-agency working, you will be an adept problem solver and you will have a proven ability to inspire and motivate people.  You will also have experience assessing the needs of individuals risk assessment and risk management plans including in relation to safeguarding.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p>\n<p>In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service</li>\n<li>Very generous employer pension contribution</li>\n<li>A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave</li>\n<li>Access to affordable parking nearby</li>\n<li>Access to our Zipcar scheme </li>\n<li>Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan for public transport</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities</li>\n<li>Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Closing Date: Thursday 8 May 2025 (23:00)     </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,934 - £40,755 p.a. inc p.a. incl. 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Working closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team, you will be a key driver in ensuring that our school runs smoothly and sustainably, supporting the best outcomes for our pupils and staff.</p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strategic planning and oversight of the school’s budget and financial performance</li>\n<li>Managing operational functions including premises, health & safety, HR, and IT services</li>\n<li>Developing and implementing policies to improve operational efficiency</li>\n<li>Ensuring compliance with financial, legal, and regulatory requirements</li>\n<li>Supporting the leadership team in driving the school’s vision and values</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proven experience in financial and operational management, ideally within an educational setting</li>\n<li>Strong leadership and communication skills</li>\n<li>A strategic thinker who can manage change and drive improvement</li>\n<li>A collaborative team player who thrives in a nurturing environment</li>\n<li>Relevant qualifications in school business management, finance, or leadership (e.g., DSBM, CSBM, SBM-level qualifications)</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>We Offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A warm, supportive, and inclusive school culture</li>\n<li>Opportunities for professional growth and development</li>\n<li>A committed leadership team and enthusiastic staff</li>\n<li>The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Closing date – 12 pm Friday 2nd May.</p>\n<p>Interview date w/c 5th May</p>\n<p>Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. 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The role is to manage and control all aspects of the Shared Technology Services boroughs’ software portfolio with respect to risk, cost control, policies, governance, compliance, procurement and performance objectives.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>The post holder will be responsible for managing software licenses, including access and entitlement workflows to ensure asset control, and developing role related license profiles to optimise licensing spend. You will also provide support to the Senior Procurement Officer with end to end procurement activities, manage the validation and payment of supplier invoices and manage internal billing.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>The Person</strong></div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>The ideal candidate will be able to manage a busy workload and will have the ability to work under pressure and manage a variety of conflicting demands effectively.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>You will also be required to have strong organisational skills with the ability to work flexibly and produce speedy and accurate data at short notice.<br> </div>\n<div>Closing date: 8 May 2025 (23:59)</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>Additional Information </strong></div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the \"Apply Now\" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.</strong></div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found <a href=\"https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn\">here</a>.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk\">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a> <br> </div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46,512 - £49,551","publishDate":"2025-04-24T07:38:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-08T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e8f8dfc1-6ca7-45bf-9042-15445b62887a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"96476302-1395-497e-adc5-d0215f6fbda1","title":"Early Help Coordinator","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <br>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. 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This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.<br><br>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.<br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br> The Targeted Early Help Service works intensively with families to prevent their level of need increasing to the point where they required a statutory response from Children's Social Care. <br><br> We work in a multi agency context as the lead professional completing assessments and leading on plans to address identified needs. <br><br> Referrals for this service are received via Children's Social front door and come from any professional agency working in Sutton. <br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> <strong> About the role </strong> <br><br> The role is integral to the development of Targeted Early Help in Sutton. It's purpose is to promote and build relationships with partners in the Early Help System in Sutton. You will oversee successful delivery and developments in the community and Family Hubs. <br><br> <strong> </strong><strong> </strong>From strong relationships with partners to ensure we are able to work together to achieve positive outcomes for families <br><br> Have a presence at the Family Hubs in Sutton to support development and referrals into the Targeted Early Help Service <br><br> Triage referrals through the front door for Targeted Early Help Service, this includes talking to families and referring agencies to apply appropriate threshold decisions in order to make appropriate recommendations <br><br> Promote the Helping Early panel to all agencies in Sutton and ensure the smooth running of each panel, this will include retaining clear records from each panel <br><br> Each day you find yourself talking to different agencies, families and team members to develop the service and consider what may be best for families <br><br> <strong> About you </strong> <br><br> We are looking for someone who enjoys networking and building positive relationships with services working with Young People. You will need to understand what positive outcomes look like for families, children and young people alongside a good understanding or Early Help Systems. <br><br> We need you to be curious as this role will use databases and information to present evidence that positive outcomes have been achieved as a result of work across the Early Help partnership. <br><br> You will support development and promotion of the Targeted Early Help Service and so need to be innovative and creative in your approach. You must be confident in talking to partners to understand their needs in order to form strong working relationships. <br><br> This role will involve holding some sensitive and challenging conversations with families and so you must have good listening skills and an empathetic approach. <br> <br> Our Offer to You : <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : <br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.<br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br> <br> Additional Information : <br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.<br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. 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There is also free employee parking, your birthday and between Christmas and New Year off!</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What else?</strong></p>\n<p>We encourage you to read more on us and if you have any queries please give us a call.</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://careers.elmbridge.gov.uk/\">Our careers website </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://careers.elmbridge.gov.uk/about-us/meet-our-people/\">Our people</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/elmbridge-borough-council/?viewAsMember=true\">Our LinkedIn page</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you would like to talk to us about the role, please contact Kate our Principal Environmental Health Officer via <a href=\"mailto:klipscombe@elmbridge.gov.uk\">klipscombe@elmbridge.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>What are you waiting for?</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: 9am on Friday 16<sup>th</sup> May 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: Week commencing 19<sup>th</sup> May 2025</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46,599 - £53,329","publishDate":"2025-04-23T13:53:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-16T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/aaece5ce-3836-4e18-bd7b-50bfcdc21b8e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"55d913ee-f546-4936-87f0-cb295c31b6ee","title":"Bursar/School Business Manager","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"Cranbourne Primary School","location":"Cranbourne Primary School, Lovel Road, Winkfield, Windsor","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Bursar / School Business Manager</p>\n<p>Are you a driven, passionate and committed individual who can contribute to the continued success of our fantastic school?  If this sounds like you, then we would like to hear from you!</p>\n<p>Cranbourne Primary School is a small village school with an “outstanding” Ofsted rating. We are looking for a Bursar / Business Manager who will play a key part in the organisational, financial and premises management, administration and smooth running of the school. 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The post holder will be working closely with other service teams within the Housing department to deliver core administrative functions such as, processing invoices, raising purchase orders, triaging customer requests & complaints and managing subject access requests from residents. </div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>The Person</strong></div>\n<div>We are looking for a very organised individual with excellent time management skills. 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Ensure the work of the team is kept to a high standard. <br><br> <strong> </strong><ul>\n<li> Deliver client finance advice and guidance in broad area of expertise to ensure customer needs are met. </li>\n<li> Identify and implement improvements in own work area in order to deliver continuous service improvement and improved outcomes to customers. </li>\n<li> Regularly communicate with internal customers to share information and build working relationships to support collaborative working. </li>\n<li> Keep up to date with changes in relevant policy and legislation to ensure delivery in own work area is effective and complies with appropriate regulations/statutory guidance </li>\n<li> Manage a small team of staff to ensure they are delivering services within agreed standards 3 FTE Client Finance Officers and 0.5 FTE Protection of Property Officer </li>\n</ul><strong> <br> </strong><strong> </strong> <br><br> <strong> About you </strong> <br><br> The successful candidate will have experience in leading a small team/ have previous supervisory experience. 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Trainee Accountant

London Borough of Merton

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Grade / Salary - ME8 - ME13 - £34,416- £50,574 per annum

Merton (Hybrid)

Posted 22 days ago

Training opportunity for public sector CCAB qualified accountants in Merton, involving on-the-job experience, with an emphasis on financial strategy and analysis.

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