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We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.<br><br>There are some really exciting things happening in both boroughs. In Sutton, we are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. Over in Kingston, we are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in the borough, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.<br><br>You should choose Kingston and Sutton if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.<br><br>Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan \"Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together\", that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.<br><br>Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan \"Ambitious for Sutton\", that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.<br><br><strong>About the Role and our Ideal Candidate</strong> <br> <br> This role isn't about managing a team but about working as part of one. You'll engage with headteachers and governors, school business managers helping to shape proactive HR strategies that foster great leadership, employee engagement, skills development and positive outcomes for the staff, their pupils and schools performance. Your responsibilities will include providing expert advice on restructuring, employee relations casework, interpreting and writing policies, whilst contributing to the ongoing development of HR practices, that align with strategic and cultural goals across schools and traded partners. You will be part of a Council HR & OD shared service. <br><br> We're looking for a forward-thinking, people-focused professional with a deep understanding of employee relations and a proven track record of managing restructures and HR challenges in diverse and complex environments. 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This is a collaborative position where you will contribute to delivering professional, balanced, legal and policy-aligned advice on a range of complex HR issues. <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <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. 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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. 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We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.<br><br>There are some really exciting things happening in both boroughs. In Sutton, we are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. Over in Kingston, we are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in the borough, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. 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The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan \"Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together\", that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.<br><br>Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan \"Ambitious for Sutton\", that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.<br><br><strong>About the Role and our Ideal Candidate</strong> <br> <br> This role isn't about managing a team but about working as part of one. You'll engage with headteachers and governors, school business managers helping to shape proactive HR strategies that foster great leadership, employee engagement, skills development and positive outcomes for the staff, their pupils and schools performance. Your responsibilities will include providing expert advice on restructuring, employee relations casework, interpreting and writing policies, whilst contributing to the ongoing development of HR practices, that align with strategic and cultural goals across schools and traded partners. You will be part of a Council HR & OD shared service. <br><br> We're looking for a forward-thinking, people-focused professional with a deep understanding of employee relations and a proven track record of managing restructures and HR challenges in diverse and complex environments. 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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><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <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. 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We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. <br><br><strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_vnd_openxmlformats_officedocument_wordprocessingml_document\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3371/105858/1/0/639b1977f94729e13de69bab133a0162b324c06f\"> Employee Relations Manager (Employee Relations and Policy) June 2024 (1).docx - 638KB Opens in a new window </a> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3371/105858/1/1/639b1977f94729e13de69bab133a0162b324c06f\"> Converted File Employee Relations Manager (Employee Relations and Policy) June 2024 (1).docx.pdf - 146KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,510 - £50,574","publishDate":"2025-01-28T03:02:20.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-12T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b73da104-73ce-431a-8de9-62f4034a555d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d0d8cdf6-e28d-4e31-8d6a-3ad47f0395c6","title":"Childcare Lawyer","employer":"Brent Council","department":"","location":"Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex","locationType":2,"description":"<div><strong>Join an exciting Legal Service </strong></div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>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.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>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.</div>\n<div>\n<br><strong>The Post</strong>\n</div>\n<p>In our Children Services Team, we are looking for a childcare lawyers:<br><br>1. To provide high level and proactive expert legal advice on children’s social services law to the Council, its members, and officers.<br>2. To personally conduct advocacy on behalf of the council and instruct counsel as appropriate. <br><br><strong>The Person</strong></p>\n<p>The successful applicant will possess:<br><br>•    A current practising certificate (either as a Barrister, Solicitor or Legal Executive)<br>•    A can-do attitude<br>•    Strong experience in all matters relating to children’s social services law.<br>•    Ability to anticipate problems and solve them accordingly.<br>•    Must be dependable and self-reliant.<br> </p>\n<p><strong>The role includes some excellent benefits such as:</strong><br><br>•    Local Government pension scheme<br>•    Bike loan and season tickets<br>•    Discounts in local cafes, shops and restaurants<br>•    Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave<br>•    Access to a health insurance scheme<br>•    Supportive staff networks<br>•    Flexible working arrangements</p>\n<div>Closing date: 9 February 2025 (23:59)</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Interviews: w/c 17 February 2025<br> </div>\n<div>\n<strong>Additional Information </strong><br><br>Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time. Required to attend the offices in Wembley or Court at least three times per week. <br><em><strong><br>Applications from candidates who have applied for this role in the last 6 months will not be considered.<br></strong></em><strong><br>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>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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>.</p>\n<p>Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.</p>\n<p>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> </p>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary range: £50,574 - £56,646 p.a. inc. 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Experience that will benefit you as you move up in your career.</p>\n<p>This is your chance to develop essential skills that will propel your career to new heights. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a real impact and grow professionally with us.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>You are a dynamic, motivated, and organised planning professional with experience in preparing development plan policies and implementing them.</li>\n<li>You will demonstrate a sound knowledge and clear understanding of current law, national policy, and guidance related to development planning.</li>\n<li>You will have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with colleagues, Councillors, and the community.</li>\n<li>Being politically astute will also serve you well.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Have a look at the other essential criteria in the person specification as you will need to cover these areas in your application, but it’s your approach to work that will be your main asset.</p>\n<p>An appointment will be made at either Senior or Principal Planning Officer level depending on your skills and experience but the position is a career progression role. If appointed as a Senior Officer, you can progress to Principal Officer through the annual performance review process.</p>\n<p><strong>About us</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Flexibility:</strong> We know you have to juggle work and life commitments and our approach to hybrid working is there to support you.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Wellbeing:</strong> When you thrive, Elmbridge thrives, which is why we have developed a strong and varied wellbeing programme for our employees.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Learning and development</strong>: We will create a bespoke learning and development plan for you.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>The package:</strong> Not forgetting our excellent pension, discounts with various local businesses, and free employee parking at the Civic Centre. Plus, your birthday off and time off between Christmas and New Year, no annual leave required.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The closing date for applications is 1<sup>st</sup> April 2025 at 9:00am. However, this date is given as a guide and is subject to change. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. 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Our volunteers and beneficiaries come to us for many reasons including loneliness and isolation and find that by working and sharing together community engagement is enhanced, gardening and other skills learnt and lives transformed.</p>\n<p>We are now ready to develop the project further to provide a range of services to a wider group including commissioned services, children’s activities and corporate working parties.</p>\n<p>For further information about the work and aims of JHCL CIC see: www.jealottshilllandshare.org.uk</p>\n<h3>The Role:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Reporting to the Directors you will be responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operational management of the Landshare, including the cultivation, maintenance and use of the therapeutic gardens including a variety of facilities and tools.</li>\n<li>Working together with the Directors you will ensure that the Landshare presents a safe, welcoming opportunity for all visitors, members and volunteers.</li>\n<li>With the Directors you will lead on liaising with the local community, recruiting and supporting volunteers, marketing our services and managing our staff and volunteers.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>This role is a brilliant opportunity for a confident, experienced manager with an interest in both gardens and people to make a meaningful impact, by fostering well-being through gardening and other outdoor activities.</p>\n<h3>Main Duties:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Landshare, its staff team and the volunteers; working to maintain an attractive, welcoming, therapeutic and safe environment for staff, volunteers, users and visitors.</li>\n<li>To work to maximise the use of the Landshare by varied groups and individual users on an ad-hoc and sessional basis, negotiating contracts and funding for such.</li>\n<li>To work closely with the Directors on day-to-day and strategic matters.</li>\n<li>To manage the Horticultural Assistant and any other part time staff, working together with them to recruit and support volunteer members.</li>\n<li>To act as an ambassador for the Landshare with external organisations and at events.</li>\n<li>To manage the necessary financial and administrative tasks associated with the day to day running of the Landshare, including record keeping and local fund-raising.</li>\n<li>To contribute to making a positive and up to date social media profile for the Landshare.</li>\n<li>To be the Landshare’s primary contact with the Landowner Syngenta.</li>\n<li>To provide practical guidance and hands on support, when required, to get tasks done.</li>\n<li>To cover for the Horticultural Assistant in their absence.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Preferred Person Specification:</h3>\n<p>It is hoped that candidates will be able to demonstrate some skill and ability in the majority of these areas, which may have been gained in a voluntary or work capacity.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of community project management and development</li>\n<li>Experience of managing staff and volunteers with the ability to motivate and encourage others</li>\n<li>Experience of working with people with vulnerabilities and disabilities.</li>\n<li>Patience, understanding, empathy and the ability to work with a wide range of people in a collaborative way. The ability to treat everyone with respect and maintain confidentiality.</li>\n<li>Strong communication, organisational, and leadership skills.</li>\n<li>Proficiency in administrative tasks, IT tools, social media and basic book-keeping.</li>\n<li>Coaching and interpersonal skills</li>\n<li>Knowledge of the health and social care system and experience of collaboration with health and social care professionals.</li>\n<li>Some experience and knowledge of horticulture and cultivation, with at least basic DIY skills.</li>\n<li>Understanding of health and safety and legislative requirements.</li>\n<li>Common sense, pragmatism and a willingness to use your initiative and work independently.</li>\n<li>Creativity and the ability to ‘think outside the box’.</li>\n<li>Experience of working flexibly - multi-tasking</li>\n<li>Comfortable with working out of doors in all weathers</li>\n<li>First Aid trained (or willing to undergo training)</li>\n<li>Be willing to undertake an enhanced disclosure check</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Terms and Conditions:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Part-time, 18 hours per week</li>\n<li>Flexible hours to meet the project’s requirements but including at least one Saturday per month. 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We are a two-form entry school with an intake of pupils between the ages of three and eleven. Our dedicated and committed staff teach a broad and well-enriched curriculum which aims to cater for the needs of every child.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Our Nursery offers part-time places for the morning session. We have our own swimming pool, a spacious computing suite, a well-resourced library, sports field, and gardening area and offers many extra-curricular activities in music, drama and sport. The school has been judged ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in a recent inspection.</div>\n<div>\n<br><strong>The Post</strong>\n</div>\n<p>This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and forward thinking Headteacher to build on the school’s current position, whilst delivering the best possible environment for our children to progress and develop. You will be supported by a strong leadership team and an efficient administrative staff. The Governors continue to be a supportive and encouraging working with you, in partnership, to achieve your goals.</p>\n<p>We will provide support to assist you through your induction and on-going professional development. If you have the qualities needed to work in our multi-cultural environment and have a passion for ensuring that our pupils get the best outcomes, are equipped for the outside world and are ready to successfully progress through secondary school and on to adulthood then you could be the person who will provide them with the essential tools to reach their full potential. Most importantly, you will have expert support and resources to implement your ambitious vision. In return for your clarity of vision and dedication to transformation, you will enjoy the advantages of a competitive remuneration package.</p>\n<div><strong>The Person</strong></div>\n<p>Governors wish to appoint a visionary leader who will inspire and motivate colleagues to provide exemplary teaching and learning. We are looking for a clear thinker and a good communicator, who will engender trust and respect throughout the school, with a proven track record of success.</p>\n<p>Our previous Headteacher has retired after twenty years in post and we are now seeking to appoint a leader who will build on the many strengths of the school and continue to lead the school with dedication, enthusiasm and expertise, whilst fostering a distinctive identity for the school. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong leadership, management and communication skills, with a passion for excellence in teaching and learning, and who will continue to improve standards and achievement. </p>\n<div>\n<strong>Closing date:</strong> Monday 24 February 2025 at 12 o’clock noon. <br><strong>Shortlisting:</strong>  Tuesday 4 March 2025.<br><strong>Interviews:</strong> Tuesday 11 March 2025</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>Additional Information </strong></div>\n<p>We strongly recommend prospective candidates to view the school. If you would like to arrange an informal visit to the school, please call Peter Firkin, Chair of Governors (07976 404834) to arrange a mutually convenient date and time. </p>\n<div>\n<p><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></p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>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.</p>\n</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><a>  </a>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary range: Leadership, L18 -24, £84,249 - £96,106 p.a.","publishDate":"2025-01-27T10:03:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-24T12:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8ab7fced-379b-4567-8226-702c183c04f3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9624ab64-f08f-4b80-ac4a-ecf1d3d6b8ad","title":"Horticultural Assistant - part-time, 21 hrs p/w","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Bracknell Forest","locationType":3,"description":"<h3>This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Jealott's Hill Community Landshare</h3>\n<h3>Our Project:</h3>\n<p>Jealott’s Hill Community Landshare is a successful and well-established, award-winning community project based in Warfield, Bracknell Forest, our focus is on peoples’ wellbeing, gardening and the outdoor environment.</p>\n<p>We are brilliantly supported by a dedicated and passionate team of volunteers who, led by our Landshare Manager, utilise their gardening and other practical creative skills to plant and maintain our 6-acre site. 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People of all ages rely on the vital services we deliver. It is a fast-paced and challenging environment, but one that offers incredible rewards and the chance to truly impact lives. </span></p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<p>Personal Support:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diary Management: Scheduling meetings, reviewing the diary regularly to remove diary clashes, accepting meetings.</li>\n<li>Email Management: Triage of emails, coding for prioritisation, actioning and responding where possible.</li>\n<li>Meeting Management: Coordinating agendas and papers for partnership, management and stakeholder meetings. Minute taking for statutory/essential meetings and following up on action points.</li>\n<li>Report and Presentation Preparation: Assisting with background research and ensuring reports meet corporate timescales.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>General Support:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Updating SharePoint/Webpages: Ensuring content is accurate and engaging.</li>\n<li>Support Function Manual: Working with the Senior PA to update the manual quarterly.</li>\n<li>Recruitment & Inductions: Assisting with recruitment processes, including ordering IT kits/passes and arranging initial meetings.</li>\n<li>HR Processes: Supporting disciplinary hearings, grievances and other HR-related tasks.</li>\n<li>Wider Team Processes: Coordinating mileage claims, expenses and providing invoice/purchase order support.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits… </h3>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days* increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Sports and social club. </li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time)</p>\n<h3>Our Values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you’re excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we’d love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date </h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Thursday 20th February 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.</p>\n<h3>Want to ask us a question? </h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: </p>\n<p>Elisa Harris - Senior PA, Place Directorate</p>\n<p>Tel: 01344 355361</p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.</p>\n<p>Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices share this commitment.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children/young people/adults at risk.  You will need to tell us about any spent convictions or cautions, which may later appear on your DBS Certificate.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>\n<strong>Should you have any queries please contact Mrs S Barnes at the College on </strong><a href=\"mailto:s-barnes@garthhillcollege.com\">s-barnes@garthhillcollege.com</a> <strong>or 01344 421122</strong>. </div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>Only applications submitted on the official application form will be considered. </div>\n<div><strong> </strong></div>\n<div><strong>CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS AT 09H00 ON 14 FEBRUARY 2025.</strong></div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"MPS (Fringe) PLUS TLR 1C £14,289 (for fully qualified SENDCo)","publishDate":"2025-01-27T08:40:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-14T09:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/73669e1e-bef9-488d-aa43-32b9e1cc56a8.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ed119094-8cad-4e28-b3cb-03d5d9d39285","title":"Housing Capital Works Surveyor","employer":"Woking Borough Council","department":"","location":"Woking (Hybrid)","locationType":2,"description":"<p>An exciting opportunity to make a difference has arisen in the Housing Assets team at Woking Borough Council.</p>\n<p>Housing Assets sits within the Housing service, delivering repairs and maintenance services to the Council’s housing stock via a procured supply chain. 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Assistance will be given by the Council and further details can be found in the job pack.</p>\n<p><strong><em>English Language Requirement </em></strong></p>\n<p>The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post.  An assessment may be required. 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If you are a self-driven professional with a wealth of experience navigating the challenges of the property industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you. You will bring your excellent communication skills to the forefront, building strong relationships with tenants and professionals alike. As a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, you will have a considerable post-qualification experience in commercial property, particularly in rent reviews and lease renewals. A solid understanding of valuation methods, estate management laws and best practices will be key to your success in this role.</p>\n<p>Working in Bracknell Forest will give you the chance to be part of a thriving community in the heart of Berkshire with easy access to London, just a short journey away. 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If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.  We will work with you to support you throughout the process.   </p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW135983042 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135983042 BCX8\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW177044988 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224062495 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224062495 BCX8\">Interview date</span></span></span></span></span></h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW135983042 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135983042 BCX8\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW177044988 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224062495 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224062495 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW228464502 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228464502 BCX8\">Interviews will be held on 4th and 5th March 2025.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW135983042 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135983042 BCX8\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW177044988 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW224062495 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224062495 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW228464502 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228464502 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW119432345 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119432345 BCX8\">Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.  </p>\n<p>Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration. </p>\n<h3>\n<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111580579 BCX8\">Want to </span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111580579 BCX8\">ask us a question</span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111580579 BCX8\">?</span> </h3>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this role, please contact<strong> Helen Jones</strong>, Head of Strategic Property on <strong>01344 352292</strong> or email <a href=\"mailto:helen.jones@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\"><strong>helen.jones@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</strong></a></p>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.  </p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24742469 BCX8\">Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young </span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24742469 BCX8\">people</span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24742469 BCX8\"> and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.</span></p>\n<p><strong>We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. </strong> </p>\n<p>Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis. </p>\n<p>No agencies please.  </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52,110 - £57,688 FTE (inclusive of 10% Market Premia and £706 London Weighting)","publishDate":"2025-01-24T15:18:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-21T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/27ae76a7-68d5-4832-9a25-13419f196882.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"43e8e497-d026-4e95-a4ef-306439d43753","title":"Senior Area Housing Manager","employer":"Runnymede Borough Council","department":"","location":"Runnymede Borough Council","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Senior Area Housing Manager<br></strong>£40,212 - £48,915<br>37 hours per week - Maternity cover (11 months)<br>Hybrid working</p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>As one of our Senior Area Housing Managers, we’re looking for an experienced housing professional to manage and lead a small team of housing officers covering all aspects of housing and estate management.</p>\n<p>You’ll help to provide a customer focussed generic tenancy management service to approximately 2,800 residents occupying general needs and leasehold accommodation in the Borough. You’ll be joining a motivated team focussed on tenancy sustainment, improving our estates and reducing rent arrears.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>As a Senior Area Housing Manager, you’ll need to demonstrate how you can effectively manage, develop and motivate your team to achieve key performance measures, and must be able to work collaboratively with colleagues to resolve enquiries and complaints.</p>\n<p>You will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>have experience of managing housing officers covering performance management, team development and service improvement.</li>\n<li>be able to deal with difficult situations involving clients with complex needs to provide appropriate outcomes</li>\n<li>have excellent verbal and written communication skills</li>\n<li>be good at managing conflicting priorities and be able to work in a pressurised environment</li>\n<li>be committed to safeguarding children and adults</li>\n<li>A qualification in housing is desirable but not essential</li>\n</ul>\n<p>You’ll also manage casework for high level rent arrears cases progressing cases and presenting them in County Court as necessary, working closely with our inhouse Tenancy Support Officer and benefits department.</p>\n<p><strong>About Runnymede</strong></p>\n<p>Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision. </p>\n<p>You’d be working within our Tenancy Services Team within the Housing Services and Business Development Department, committed to providing a high quality and professional landlord service, taking fair and proportionate action to ensure that tenancy obligations are met and being the trusted point of contact for our customers.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Opportunities for working from home depending on service need.</li>\n<li>Flexible working 7am-7pm (Core hours are 10-11.30am & 2.30pm-4pm) and Flexi-leave</li>\n<li>28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas</li>\n<li>Excellent Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Free Parking</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>Payment of one professional membership per annum</li>\n<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan</li>\n<li>Health and Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service</li>\n<li>Mileage allowance</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>\n<p>For more information on the role and to apply please visit: <a href=\"https://www.surreyjobs.info/employers/runnymede-borough-council?ga_client_id=276f5733-80f7-40d7-a069-fcc2b487fc13\">Runnymede Borough Council jobs website and Latest vacancies – Runnymede Borough Council.</a></p>\n<p>Please ensure you complete all sections on the online form and evidence how you meet the requirements of the role in your personal statement. Please note, CVs on their own will not be accepted.</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 425516 who will be able to assist you.</p>\n<p>For an informal chat about this role please contact Daniel Lloyd, Head of Tenancy Services by emailing daniel.lloyd@runnymede.gov.uk.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Monday 3 February 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date(s): TBC</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. 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Our Communications team is three people including this role so your input will be crucial and valued. You’ll work across social media, intranet management, newsletters, campaigns, press releases, video production and more. Working quickly and accurately, changing priorities and being a genuine team player and contributor are vital.</p>\n<p>In return you’ll receive support and training to fine tune your skills, develop knowledge of the sector and use the platforms we operate every day, as well as to develop confidence and people management ability.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>The role would suit someone who:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enjoys working at the centre of an organisation and is confident giving advice, thinking on their feet and making recommendations, as well as providing and receiving constructive feedback.</li>\n<li>Likes a fast-paced environment, is adaptable and interested in both internal and external communications.</li>\n<li>Is experienced in Meta Business Suite, SharePoint, Teams and LinkedIn.</li>\n<li>Can handle a wide and varied workload and operates at consistent high standards.</li>\n<li>Thinks creatively about how to tell stories and writes or creates content across multiple channels.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About Runnymede</strong></p>\n<p>Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. 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The personal statement can be up to 1,500 words and should set out:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>examples of how you meet the job description and person specification,</li>\n<li>why you want to work in local government communications,</li>\n<li>what you could bring to the team and what you hope to gain from this job, and</li>\n<li>examples of previous work you are particularly proud of.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Closing date:  Monday 3rd February 2025 at 11.59pm</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: 13 and 14 February in person in Addlestone, Surrey.</strong></p>\n<p>If you are selected for interview you will be expected to bring a portfolio of original print or digital work which demonstrates your skills and abilities.</p>\n<p>If you would like to chat informally and confidentially about this role, contact Peter Le Riche, Head of Communications, Runnymede Borough Council via LinkedIn.</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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The role also provides the opportunity to participate in a Level 4 Apprenticeship programme, providing a valuable pathway for professional development.</p>\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<p>Join our Parks and Countryside team for a role to protect and enhance Bracknell Forest’s nature and greenspaces. We are a highly driven and enthusiastic team that works together to achieve the best results for biodiversity and the people of our community. We are entrepreneurial and flexible, motivated in our work across our award-winning green spaces.  We are always learning and passionate about developing our skills and experience within the sector.</p>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Carrying out seasonal work on the borough’s trees, including planting, watering and maintenance.</li>\n<li>Assisting the wider team with the delivery of biodiversity projects, to include heathland management, coppicing, meadow management, and assisting with general site maintenance to include fencing, installation of site furniture, minor repairs and vegetation control.</li>\n<li>Develop and sustain positive working relationships with site users, local residents, volunteers, groups and individuals.</li>\n<li>Carry out play area maintenance to include cleaning of safety surfacing and minor repairs.</li>\n<li>Willingness to undertake a Level 4 Apprenticeship programme of learning which may require travel and two blocks of 1-week residential learning.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>An exciting opportunity to study a Level 4 Apprenticeship</li>\n<li>25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Sports and social club. </li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>*(pro rata for part time). </p>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\n<p>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.  Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you’re excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we’d love to hear from you. </p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.  We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  </p>\n<h3>Interview date</h3>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 14th February 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. 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In addition, provide support to the Revenues and Benefits team, carrying out any other clerical duties commensurate with the grade of post as directed by the appropriate Team Leader / Revenues and Benefits Managers.</p>\n<p><strong>Main Duties and Accountabilities</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong>Provide a professional customer email resolution service to all Revenues and Benefits customers in a timely and courteous way.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>To ensure Purchase Orders and invoices are dealt with promptly and efficiently.</li>\n<li>To manage list of suppliers and creating new supplier details when required.</li>\n<li>To run and check recovery reports monthly.</li>\n<li>Ensure new payee bank details and changes of bank payee details are correct and that appropriate evidence is held.</li>\n<li>Liaising with Tracing Agents.</li>\n<li>To allocate scheduled payments from Enforcement Agencies.</li>\n<li>To process cases returned from Enforcement Agencies.</li>\n<li>Ensure schedule payments received from Department of Work and Pensions are correctly allocated.</li>\n<li>Ensure Attachment of Benefits are maintained accurately through the Department of Work and Pensions.</li>\n<li>Ensure that Council Tax and Benefits knowledge is current to provide a professional customer enquiry resolution service.</li>\n<li>Take responsibility for obtaining all information necessary to process or resolve a query, only escalating it to others where this is appropriate.</li>\n<li>Attend and participate in departmental meetings as required, supporting colleagues, and sharing information appropriately.</li>\n<li>To promote a culture within the Service which is supportive of the Council’s purpose, aims and values and to take all reasonable steps to maintain good employee relations.</li>\n<li>Participate in Council projects as and when necessary, e.g. involvement in service improvement or undertaking Customer satisfaction surveys and performance monitoring processes.</li>\n<li>To promote team working in all areas.</li>\n<li>Proactively contact customers to discuss with them any issues in relation to Revenues and Benefits matters.</li>\n<li>Proactively update Customers on the progress of their enquiries or service requests.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Numerate/literate to GCSE Maths and English or other appropriate subjects (or equivalent).</li>\n<li>Excellent IT skills, including MS Office, Revenues systems, document management systems</li>\n<li>Excellent written and verbal communications</li>\n<li>To be a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision</li>\n<li>Experience of working on an extensive and varied workload at a high level with a proven track record of success</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate with public well in all forms, especially by email.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge and experience of using IT</li>\n<li>Ability to organise and manage own workload to meet agreed objectives set</li>\n<li>Attention to detail</li>\n<li>To undertake any other temporary responsibilities aligned with the overall purpose and grade of the role</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong><strong>Benefits </strong></p>\n<p>We are committed to providing a healthy work life balance for our employees, with hybrid working and other flexible working arrangements on offer. A laptop and mobile phone will be provided for your role if applicable. We offer a generous benefits package including a minimum of 23 days’ annual leave rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, a generous local government pension scheme, free parking for all employees and payment of a professional membership fee. As well as subsidised gym membership at our local Places Leisure Centre and great savings from supermarkets, shopping, cycle to work schemes and holidays via the My Staff Shop scheme.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong><strong>Closing date: Midday 7<sup>th</sup> February 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: 13<sup>th</sup> February 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Contact details</strong></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion, please contact Malcolm Watts, Recovery Team Leader on 01276 707154, <a href=\"mailto:Malcolm.watts@surreyheath.gov.uk\">Malcolm.watts@surreyheath.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Commitment</strong></p>\n<p>Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are also open to conversations about flexible working on many of our roles, so please feel free to ask us about working patterns during the recruitment process.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>NO AGENCY CALLS PLEASE</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,318 - £27,759 per annum","publishDate":"2025-01-24T10:35:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-07T12:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ceb0f90b-07e1-4ae7-8a00-9f7c83673182.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"24b48a49-5e77-4a64-b062-2cd389179170","title":"Independent Retirement Living (IRL) Manager","employer":"Runnymede Borough Council","department":"","location":"Heatherfields, New Haw","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Independent Retirement Living (IRL) Manager</strong></p>\n<p>£27,079 - £29,6963 per annum pro rata</p>\n<p>25 hours per week Monday – Friday</p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and empathetic person to join our Housing team.</p>\n<p>As an IRL Manager you will deliver a high quality service to residents in one of our five Independent Retirement Living Housing schemes in New Haw. You will be responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for residents whilst promoting independence and encouraging social engagement. You will be the key contact for residents to assist with their enquiries and be responsible for creating a welcoming and supportive environment.</p>\n<p>You will develop social activities at the scheme; build professional relationships with residents, their families and the Council’s partner agencies; and work within the tenancy services team to delivery an excellent service and contribute to the improvement of customer satisfaction.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>You will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>enjoy working with people and developing successful professional relationships with tenants, colleagues and external agencies.</li>\n<li>have excellent communication skills, as the role requires you to liaise with residents, their families, colleagues, and external agencies to ensure their individual needs are met.</li>\n<li>understand the needs of older people so you can provide support, advice, assistance and promote choices to enable residents to continue to live independently within their local community.</li>\n<li>be able to work on your own and use your initiative to deal with difficult situations, and work as part of a wider IRL and tenancy services team</li>\n<li>be familiar with safeguarding and domestic abuse procedures</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About Runnymede</strong></p>\n<p>Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision. </p>\n<p>You will be working within our tenancy services team within the housing directorate, committed to providing a high quality and professional landlord service, delivering estate services and providing excellent customer services.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Opportunities for working from home depending on service need.</li>\n<li>28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas</li>\n<li>Excellent Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Free Parking</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>Payment of one professional membership per annum</li>\n<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan</li>\n<li>Health and Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service</li>\n<li>Mileage allowance</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>\n<p>For more information on the role and to apply please visit: <a href=\"https://www.surreyjobs.info/employers/runnymede-borough-council?ga_client_id=276f5733-80f7-40d7-a069-fcc2b487fc13\">Runnymede Borough Council jobs website and Latest vacancies – Runnymede Borough Council.</a></p>\n<p>Please ensure you complete all sections on the online form and evidence how you meet the requirements of the role in your personal statement. Please note, CVs on their own will not be accepted.</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 425516 who will be able to assist you.</p>\n<p>For an informal chat about this role please contact Donnalyn Dunn, Senior IRL Manager by emailing <a href=\"mailto:donnalyn.dunn@runnymede.gov.uk\">donnalyn.dunn@runnymede.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Sunday 9 February 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date(s): TBC</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. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,079 - £29,6963 per annum pro rata","publishDate":"2025-01-24T10:34:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-09T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d9b20895-4307-413e-8049-306c4ec8824e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3cacd2af-5045-49eb-b6ae-aeb48387ef0e","title":"Saturday Heritage Assistant","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br>This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.<br><br>Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br><br><strong>About the Role and our Ideal Candidate</strong> <br> <br><strong> Purpose of the job: </strong><br><br> Making the heritage of the borough accessible to our communities through the collections and resources available at the Museum and History Centre. <br><br><strong>What the job actually requires:</strong> <strong> </strong> <br><br> Two roles: <br><br> Kingston Museum role (7 hours):<ul>\n<li> Open and close the Museum on Saturdays </li>\n<li> Prepare, set up and deliver Snappity Under fives workshop sessions </li>\n<li> Assist with community engagement events and activities </li>\n<li> Welcome visitors to the Museum and deal with enquiries in all formats and completing evaluations and recording visitor data. </li>\n<li> Maintain a high standard of presentation inside and outside the space covering information, service provision and displays </li>\n<li> Promote the Culture and Heritage Service, including the Kingston 2025 programme </li>\n<li> Work alongside museum and history centre staff and volunteers </li>\n</ul>Kingston History Centre role (6 hours):<ul>\n<li> Open and close the History Centre on Saturdays </li>\n<li> Welcome visitors to the History Centre and deal with enquiries in all formats and completing evaluations and recording visitor data. </li>\n<li> Maintain a high standard of presentation inside and outside the space covering information, service provision and displays </li>\n<li> Promote the Culture and Heritage Service, including the Kingston 2025 programme </li>\n<li> Assist with community engagement events and activities </li>\n<li> Work alongside history centre and museum staff and volunteers </li>\n</ul><strong> <br> </strong><strong> </strong> <br><br> <strong> About you </strong> <br><br>You will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the heritage sector and an interest in the local history of the borough and have an excellent approach to customer service and experience of working in a public environment. You will be able to communicate effectively using appropriate methods with colleagues, partners and the public. You will demonstrate strong organisational skills and be able to work on your own initiative as well as being a supportive team player with a collaborative attitude. You will demonstrate excellent IT skills and event logistics experience would be desirable. <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br> The Heritage Service team is a small, friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated team passionate about the heritage of Kingston and working with colleagues across Culture and Heritage to engage the local community, and the wider world, in their rich history. We have 11 staff working at the Kingston History Centre and Kingston Museum. Kingston History Centre is an accredited archive service and Kingston Museum is an accredited museum. <br><br>This year the Heritage Service team will be involved with the Kingston 2025 programme where Kingston will mark the 1100th anniversary of the crowning of King Athelstan, the first King of a United England, with a borough-wide celebration of our past, present and future. Shaped with our communities and key stakeholders, this is an opportunity to tell a new, contemporary and inclusive narrative about the borough's heritage. Culminating in participatory events leading up to the Athelstan celebration, Kingston 2025 will be a six month, multi-strand cultural programme which will engage more communities in new ways, to bring attention to the great things that are already going on, and to reposition the role of culture in Kingston's life. <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <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><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <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><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <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. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br><strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3362/105858/1/0/c132bba46d717779ae267988fbdabba9fb78e707\"> Saturday Heritage Assistant role profile Jan 25.pdf - 142KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,521 - £29,346","publishDate":"2025-01-24T09:51:46.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-02T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ec777524-2cbb-4a97-b656-b8223dc1e2c9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b526a638-fded-4437-8f25-e90ebd7148ad","title":"Headteacher","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"Sandy Lane Primary School","location":"Sandy Lane Primary School, Sandy Lane, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are looking for a Headteacher at Sandy Lane Primary School,</p>\n<p>a large primary school based in Bracknell, Berkshire and is a popular two form entry school with a Specially Resourced Provision (SRP) for children with autism.</p>\n<p><br>We have a passionate, talented and committed team of professionals ready to be led by a Headteacher with a vision for ambitious and inclusive education. Our Headteacher will be a leader of teaching and learning who will guide colleagues in continual school improvement and delivery of a curriculum with aspirational impact and outcomes.</p>\n<p>Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Leadership pay scale, points L19 - L23 (£78,926 - £86,904)","publishDate":"2025-01-24T09:22:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-10T11:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c95b4b80-2ad7-42f2-af85-dc952bac0214.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e466c7a9-7b59-4751-bb9f-a072170a0078","title":"SENCO","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"The Pines School","location":"The Pines School, Hanworth Road, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>SENCO for our Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) Vacancy </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Pay Scale MPS/UPS + SEND allowance, Part Time Considered</strong></p>\n<p>Do you want to make a real difference to children’s lives? Do you want to work with likeminded people who put children at the heart of what they do? Do you like working hard and seeing the impact of your work? If you have answered YES to any of these, then we might be the right fit for you.</p>\n<p>The Pines Primary School is a 1 form entry primary school (2 form in KS2) with a specialist resource provision and a Nursery.  We have children form a wide range of backgrounds and also have an above national % for pupils with SEND.  We are proud of what we do to make a difference to the lives of children and their families.  We use an approach of continuous provision in EYFS and KS1 as we believe in the importance of learning through play.  We have also recently introduced OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) into our lunchtimes.  At The Pines, we believe children can thrive when their needs are met and when they have high quality provisions throughout the school.</p>\n<p>We are looking for a SENCO, or someone who is willing to undertake the qualification, who shares our values, has energy and resilience and a willingness to try new ideas and we want people who will bring the joy.</p>\n<p>We need a SENCO who: -</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Has experience of being a SENCO or an interest in SEND and a willingness to undertake the qualification (essential)</li>\n<li>Has worked in or with a specialist resource provision (desirable)</li>\n<li>Is a qualified teacher</li>\n<li>Has up to date whole class teaching experience, with a record of high quality practice (all key stages considered).</li>\n<li>Has high expectations of self and others and is on a constant journey of self-improvement</li>\n<li>Is flexible and able to work well with others.</li>\n<li>Is able to deliver training to staff</li>\n<li>Has a clear understanding of pupils with SEND, especially those with a diagnosis of Autism and Speech, Language and Communication difficulties. (essential)</li>\n<li>Has experience of working with parents and other professionals including the LA (essential)</li>\n<li>Understands the importance of ongoing assessment to determine children’s next steps in learning.</li>\n<li>Is driven, ambitious, has resilience and energy</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Our children would like someone who:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Makes them feel safe and understands them</li>\n<li>Is kind, even if we make the wrong choices.</li>\n<li>Has high expectations for them</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The successful candidate will join a team who are passionate about engaging and inspiring young people in their learning and will have experience of working with primary age range children including EYFS.</p>\n<p>The Pines had Ofsted in 2023 and received a GOOD grading.</p>\n<p>We are well resourced and we have extensive outside space along with a gym, 2 halls and rooms for ELSA and other interventions. There are currently 320 children on roll.</p>\n<p>At The Pines there has been rapid improvement in the quality of education, behaviour & attitudes and personal development We will continue to focus on improving the outcomes for our children. This is an exciting time to join us and our amazing team.</p>\n<p><strong>We can offer you:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supportive SLT, governing body and staff (we really do work as a team)</li>\n<li>An inclusive ethos</li>\n<li>Happy, motivated children who enjoy coming to school</li>\n<li>A commitment to professional development for all staff</li>\n<li>Supportive parents who engage positively in the improvement of the school</li>\n<li>A team who value the importance of educating the whole child</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Friday 7<sup>th</sup> February 12 Noon</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Shortlisting: Monday 10<sup>th</sup> February </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: Thursday 13<sup>th</sup> February </strong></p>\n<p>Visits are actively encouraged. 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