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We are seeking a candidate with experience and a proven record of dealing with complex major cases.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>\n<strong>Closing date:</strong> 2 March 2025 (23:00)</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>Additional Information </strong></div>\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>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. 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This is an excellent opportunity to hone your Procurement skills developing your strategic and operational experience to support your Procurement journey. </p>\n<p>Playing a critical role and crucial to the success in contributing to an effective procurement service for the organisation by managing procurement projects of low to medium value complexity and supporting larger, more complex and / or high value multi-million-pound projects. You will be active in the end to end procurement processes – supporting both Category and Assistant Category  Managers  as well as being given responsibility to run procurement processes on your own. You will work on a range of projects for the council with a focus on Social Care categories and delivering bespoke pieces of work in support of the Procurement Strategy.</p>\n<div>The Person</div>\n<p>You should have at least 2 years of procurement experience, be a self-starter, proactive with an eagerness  to learn . The ideal candidate should have a good knowledge of procurement and public e-tendering processes. An understanding of how a local authority works, be confident with great communication and stakeholder management skills. Alongside this, having the ability and experience to multi-task, managing several procurement projects and various other procurement related activities on the go. </p>\n<p>The additional skills you will gain working for us at Brent will be invaluable, just as your contribution to community of Brent through the work you do on our procurements. So, join us and you can expect a range of benefits including pension, flexible working, season ticket loan, childcare vouchers and discounts with local retailers. We’ll also give you every opportunity to build an exciting career with development opportunities.</p>\n<p>Growing and developing talent is important to us so if you think after reviewing the detailed job description this matches your career aspirations, we look forward to hearing from you.</p>\n<p>Please provide an updated CV with a supporting statement no more than 1 side of A4 that sets out your suitability for the role in line with the job description.</p>\n<div>Closing date: 19 February 2025 (23:59)</div>\n<div>\n<br> </div>\n<div>Additional Information </div>\n<div>\n<br><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>\n</div>\n<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>\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>\n<br>Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.</div>\n<div>\n<br>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>recruitment@brent.gov.uk </a>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary range: £46,512 - £49,551 inc. London weighting","publishDate":"2025-02-07T17:17:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-19T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/11e9fce9-c89e-4197-b3f8-269a9f2157e9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5ba8237a-c586-4204-b522-427de50f43f4","title":"Senior Estates Surveyor","employer":"Hertsmere Borough Council","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Borehamwood","locationType":2,"description":"<p>This is an opportunity to work for an ambitious local authority with a vision for improving the quality of life for everyone in the borough. At Hertsmere you’ll be working for a unique council which owns the world-famous Elstree Studios in an area rich with film, television and media connections. Located just outside of North London in southern Hertfordshire, Hertsmere benefits from both extensive greenbelt countryside and also excellent transport links to London and the Home Counties.</p>\n<p>We are looking to recruit a Senior Estates Surveyor to manage our small but busy Estates team. The role covers all aspects of Estate Management, including handling the acquisition and disposal of land and buildings, and carrying out landlord and tenant functions, valuations and development appraisals. Additionally the role is responsible for the day to day management of non-operational properties and for giving professional advice to Council Members and Officers on all matters related to the Estate.</p>\n<p>Candidates must have membership of the RICS with extensive experience of estate management and valuations. Effective communication and people management is key to this role, so the necessary skills to manage and motivate a team and the ability to negotiate and influence successfully at all levels is essential.</p>\n<p>If you are self-motivated and a technically competent Estates professional who is keen to make a real difference to the lives of our residents, then this is the role for you. You will be rewarded with the flexibility of acting on your own initiative and managing your day to day workload, together with the opportunity to progress your career in a deputising capacity for the Property Services & Asset Manager.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong>The post is offered on a full time, permanent basis (36 hours per week).</p>\n<p>Benefits include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>27 – 32 days annual leave (depending on length of Local Gvt Service) - plus all bank holidays</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>Flexi-Leave (opportunity to accrue extra work time that can be taken off later as extra leave -up to 2 days per month)</li>\n<li>Free gym membership</li>\n<li>Cycle schemes (Cycle to Work Scheme and free Beryl Bike rides for staff)</li>\n<li>Free wellbeing benefits (such as lunchtime yoga, flu jabs, health MOT)</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The Council operates a hybrid working system where employees may work three days per week from home.</p>\n<p>Please read the Senior Estates Surveyor job description for full information on the role and requirements.  If you require any further details regarding the role, please contact either Andrew Donn, Acting Head of Asset Management & Engineering Services or Nicholas Lamb, Development and Regeneration Specialist for an informal chat on 020 8207 2277.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:  Monday 3 March, 10am</strong></p>\n<p><strong>NO AGENCIES - </strong>we are recruiting directly for this vacancy and not engaging with agencies - unsolicited CVs received will not be considered as an introduction.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47,294 - £59,112 per annum (depending on experience), plus annual retention payment of £1000","publishDate":"2025-02-07T16:13:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-03T10:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1400c2e9-6173-4b66-9c19-2152b22952d1.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"41f90e3a-f7d4-479d-bcdc-8a6258b7bcfa","title":"Estates Surveyor","employer":"Hertsmere Borough Council","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Borehamwood","locationType":2,"description":"<p>This is an opportunity to work for an ambitious local authority with a vision for improving the quality of life for everyone in the borough. 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The role covers all aspects of Estate Management, including handling the acquisition and disposal of land and buildings, carrying out valuations, rent reviews, lease renewals, managing non-operational properties and for giving professional advice to Council Members and Officers on matters related to the Estate.</p>\n<p>Candidates must be qualified to degree level (or equivalent) and should be qualified or working towards membership of the RICS experience of estate management and valuations is essential as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to think creatively.</p>\n<p>If you are self-motivated and a technically competent Estates professional who is keen to make a real different to the lives of our residents, then this is the role for you. </p>\n<p>The post is offered on a full time, permanent basis (36 hours per week).</p>\n<p>Benefits include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>27 – 32 days annual leave (depending on length of Local Gvt Service) - plus all bank holidays</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>Flexi-Leave (opportunity to accrue extra work time that can be taken off later as extra leave -up to 2 days per month)</li>\n<li>Free gym membership</li>\n<li>Cycle schemes (Cycle to Work Scheme and free Beryl Bike rides for staff)</li>\n<li>Free wellbeing benefits (such as lunchtime yoga, flu jabs, health MOT)</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The Council operates a hybrid working system where employees may work three days per week from home.</p>\n<p>Please read the Estates Surveyor job description for full information on the role and requirements.  If you require any further details regarding the role, please contact either Andrew Donn, Acting Head of Asset Management & Engineering Services or Nicholas Lamb, Development and Regeneration Specialist for an informal chat on 020 8207 2277.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:  Monday 3 March, 10am</strong></p>\n<p><strong>NO AGENCIES - </strong>we are recruiting directly for this vacancy and not engaging with agencies - unsolicited CVs received will not be considered as an introduction.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,694 - £51,992.60 per annum (depending on experience), plus annual retention payment of £1000","publishDate":"2025-02-07T15:58:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-03T10:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e3aebf88-f8aa-4066-a860-e60ec3727a0f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dba3d437-58eb-4b61-b69d-96c09b6a769f","title":"Building Surveyor","employer":"Hertsmere Borough Council","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Borehamwood","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are seeking a Building Surveyor to assist the Property Services and Asset Manager in coordinating and managing the Council’s capital and revenue building works programmes.  The role will be responsible for the management of the Council’s routine service and maintenance contracts, and delivering a variety of capital and revenue maintenance projects.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will have significant experience as a Building Surveyor in the management and procurement of maintenance and refurbishment projects, and be an excellent communicator. </p>\n<p>The post is offered on a full time, permanent basis (36 hours per week).  </p>\n<p>Benefits include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>27 – 32 days annual leave (depending on length of Local Gvt Service) - plus all bank holidays</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>Flexi-Leave (opportunity to accrue extra work time that can be taken off later as extra leave -up to 2 days per month)</li>\n<li>Free gym membership</li>\n<li>Cycle schemes (Cycle to Work Scheme and free Beryl Bike rides for staff)</li>\n<li>Free wellbeing benefits (such as lunchtime yoga, flu jabs, health MOT)</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The Council operates a hybrid working system where employees may work three days per week from home.</p>\n<p><strong>Hertsmere is located in southern Hertfordshire – we are 13 miles from Central London and within the M25.  We adjoin Greater London with excellent road and rail links making London and the Home Counties easily accessible. The Council Offices are situated in Borehamwood within Zone 6 and with a direct rail link into London Kings Cross St. Pancras.  The area is an internationally renowned centre for film and television production, home to BBC Elstree and Elstree Studios (a council owned asset), as well as Sky Studios.</strong></p>\n<p>Please read the Building Surveyor job description for full information on the role and requirements.  If you require any further details regarding the role, please contact either Andrew Donn, Acting Head of Asset Management & Engineering Services or Nicholas Lamb, Development and Regeneration Specialist for an informal chat on 020 8207 2277.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:  Monday 3 March, 10am</strong></p>\n<p><strong>NO AGENCIES </strong>- we are recruiting directly for this vacancy and not engaging with agencies - unsolicited CVs received will not be considered as an introduction.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,694 - £51,992 per annum (depending on experience), plus annual retention payment of £1000","publishDate":"2025-02-07T15:28:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-03T10:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d8cec89a-d130-4fd3-807f-53da10a4cc60.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e33e06b2-5853-4033-abc1-a25d98273c0c","title":"Strategic Property and Asset Manager","employer":"St Albans City & District Council","department":"","location":"St Albans City & District Council","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Strategic Property and Asset Manager</strong></p>\n<p><strong>£63,256 - £68,244 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution.  </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Permanent full-time (37 hours per week) </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Flexible working options (including hybrid)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Built Environment</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>£63,256 starting salary with potential to progress to £68,244 per year plus essential car user allowance up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>St Albans City and District Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced Strategic Property and Asset Manager to lead the Council's property function. This role encompasses strategic planning, development, and management of the Council's non-housing property portfolios (operational, leisure & heritage, community and commercial assets). This will include ensuring the optimal use and management of the Council's estate, maximising financial and social returns while aligning with corporate and political priorities.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>There will be a particular focus on the Council's strategic asset management plan and the role also has oversight of the Council’s commercial landlord function. The role is key to the effective delivery of professional advisory, valuation, and transactional services across the Council’s portfolios.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This is an exciting senior role which belongs to the job family of ‘Service Manager’ as such the role holder will be a member of the Council’s Wider Leadership Team (WLT).</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>It is essential that you are a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. We expect that you will bring a proven record of accomplishment from within the property sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of operating as a service manager in a complex organisation, with a strong understanding of property and asset management principles, ideally in a local government setting. Knowledge and understanding of property valuations is essential.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will possess excellent people skills allied with the proven ability to listen, explain, negotiate and influence. You will be an enthusiastic, skilled subject matter expert with excellent presentation and report writing skills.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>You’ll need analytical and communication skills, political acumen, and the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels. The ability to effectively operate in a political environment with substantial practical and procedural knowledge of public sector practice is key.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>The Council’s property function is small team with a large remit, the post holder must therefore be willing and able to get stuck in and deliver their own broad case load of transactions. At the same time, as the most senior surveyor at the Council, the post holder must be comfortable operating at a strategic level, setting the direction for the wider team as well as being an experienced and competent manager of other managers.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A forward-thinker with a strong customer focus, you’ll drive forward digital improvements while fostering innovation and performance improvement. Above all, you’ll embody the Council’s values and behaviours and deliver the best outcomes for our residents.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>You will be required to attend evening meetings and evening and weekend working as needed from time to time. There is a requirement for you to also be available as part of the Council’s emergency planning arrangements, which requires you to be a first aider and fire warden, and you must have the ability to travel around the Borough.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and award winning market and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.</p>\n<p>Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full- time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers.</p>\n<p>Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions</p>\n<p>Flexible working options</p>\n<p>Staff Parking Permit</p>\n<p>Reimbursement of professional fees</p>\n<p>Comprehensive development and training</p>\n<p>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres</p>\n<p>Access to discounts and benefits via online platform</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> For an informal discussion, please contact Tom Hardy, Assistant Director – Built Environment (Tom.Hardy@stalbans.gov.uk)</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>To apply        </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please select the apply button on the vacancy and follow the steps below:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Complete an online application and in the supporting statement section, ensure you explain what you would bring to the role and how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The application process is likely to involve a technical assessment between the shortlisting and interview stages, candidates rejected following the technical assessment will not be taken forward for interview.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For full details and to learn more about us visit Jobs and Careers or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Closing date for applications: <strong>Monday 3<sup>rd</sup> March 2025</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Interviews are scheduled for w/c: <strong>Monday 17<sup>th</sup> March 2025</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>NOTE:  Interviews are conducted throughout the application process.  We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£63,256 - £68,244 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution.","publishDate":"2025-02-07T14:36:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-03T09:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0fe8890e-d10a-4aee-8a8f-7385cadbe9d3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"22139c1c-985c-4a7d-9df0-925f5cffbfa6","title":"Parenting Practitioner","employer":"London Borough of Hounslow","department":"","location":"Hounslow","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About us at Hounslow&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p>We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! 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We are a multidisciplinary team benefitting from the joint knowledge and experience of parenting practitioners, advanced social workers, clinical psychologist, and systemic family therapists. In the role of parenting practitioner in SISP you will be afforded the opportunity to hone skills in systemic practice and develop your own area of specialist knowledge/expertise within your role and professional responsibilities.</p>\n<p>The post requires you to work closely and collaboratively with other team members and to contribute to compiling specialist parenting assessments for court and in pre proceedings. 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The PP concentrates their knowledge and experience on assessing the practical parenting skills/capacity and style of each parent involved.</p>\n<p>The Parenting Practitioner plays a key role in the team’s delivery of Prevent Lac services to families using a range of evidence-based models and strategies to assist and develop parenting strengths and new skills.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The Parenting Practitioners are also involved in the team’s weekly systemic group supervision regularly presenting their cases to the wider team for advice and analysis.</p>\n<p>In line with SISP’s systemic practice the PPs frequently work jointly alongside the family therapist, clinical psychologist, and parenting practitioners to address the complex needs of the children and families referred to the team.</p>\n<p>This is an independent non-case holding role set within Children’s Services.&nbsp; <strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To hold a mixed caseload of assessments and interventions, working with 6 to 8 families at a time.</p>\n<p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To be involved in the collaborative process of undertaking parenting as directed, within pre-proceeding, care proceedings, and in pre-birth cases.</p>\n<p>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To co -work with assigned SISPcolleagues; take advice in implementing clinical interventions and basic care strategies with children and their families. This can be in various settings including the family home, the community and online.</p>\n<p>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To work flexibly and creatively with a range of complex family dynamics and needs, including working early morning and evenings on weekdays to fit case requirements.</p>\n<p>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To effectively engage families/children subject to Child Protection plans or Court Proceedings.</p>\n<p>6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To give evidence in the Family Proceedings Court when required.</p>\n<p>7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To maintain records to a high standard, evidencing the progress of the work undertaken with families.</p>\n<p>8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and actively attend/contribute to group supervision case discussions.</p>\n<p>9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To understand and apply knowledge of child development, carer/child interactions and parenting practices/models.</p>\n<p>10.&nbsp; Be able to devise and implement plans for intervention and offer care/support to families, including being able to evidence progress of change.</p>\n<p>11.&nbsp; To be culturally aware when engaging with families within Hounslow’s diverse population.</p>\n<p>12.&nbsp; To have sound working knowledge of all forms of child abuse and neglect and the consequent risks posed to children.</p>\n<p><strong>Your Skills:</strong></p>\n<p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To have a sound knowledge of child development and the quality of care a child needs to thrive be safe and reach their potential.</p>\n<p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; An understanding of the impact of mental health, domestic abuse, criminality, and substance abuse are likely to have upon parenting.</p>\n<p>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To be a good team player.</p>\n<p>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To be a good communicator.</p>\n<p>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To be able to work creatively, sensitively, and resourcefully with families who may be resistant to change.</p>\n<p>6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Enthusiasm and a commitment to make good use of supervision and learn from others.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Read more about the work you’ll be doing in the Role Profile.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>The following qualifications/experience are preferred rather than required.</strong></p>\n<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; BA social work / NVQ in Childcare and Social Care or equivalent.</p>\n<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Youth Work qualification.</p>\n<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience in working with children and families in settings such as a nursery, children’s centre, school/education setting.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>Essential for the Role:</strong></p>\n<p>Enhanced DBS</p>\n<p>We value diversity in its broadest sense. 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Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential.<span> </span>We are stepping up for our residents like never before.</p>\n<p><strong>About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion</strong></p>\n<p>We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock.<span>&nbsp; </span>All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”.<span>&nbsp; </span>It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community; we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.</p>\n<p>We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.</p>\n<p>As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates.<span>&nbsp; </span>There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Benefits</strong></p>\n<p>If you join us, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits.<span>&nbsp; </span>Read more about these on our website.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to be the Assistant Team Manager for Hounslow’s Children with Disabilities Team.<span>&nbsp; </span></p>\n<p>In this role you will undertake the management and supervision of a team of social workers and Family Support workers undertaking assessments and interventions with children and their families within a Family Help framework.<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Your extensive practice knowledge and skills will support practitioners working with some of the most vulnerable children and young people in the borough.</p>\n<p>At all times we strive to hear and listen to the voice of the child, adapt our interventions and engagement with disabled children and endeavour to place their views central to our assessments and planning. You will support practitioners to ensure children and young people’s plans are child focused and help them achieve outcomes as set out in their EHCP.</p>\n<p>You will see some excellent parenting in very difficult circumstances, but you will also recognise the increased vulnerabilities of children with disabilities and will understand how to protect and safeguard children where necessary.<span>&nbsp; </span></p>\n<p>You will support managers and social workers in ensuring children receiving packages of support meet assessed needs and are regularly reviewed.<span>&nbsp; </span>You will support the management of a resource panel ensuring local authority resources are managed effectively.</p>\n<p>You will contribute to the CWD service plan for the year and use quality assurance audits and dip samples to provide assurance the team is meeting the needs of disabled children and their families, functioning well and achieving its ambitions.</p>\n<p>We have recently been inspected by OfSTED and are judged overall as Good and as we develop our next three year plan this is a great opportunity to continue to build and contribute to the leadership of the team and wider department.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Team You’ll Be Working In</strong></p>\n<p>The children with disabilities team provides social work services to children with disabilities and their families.<span>&nbsp; </span>It is a rewarding and fast paced work environment where you will be supported by experienced managers to deliver Family help services to the diverse community of Hounslow.</p>\n<p>The children with disabilities team sits within the Children and Adult Services directorate and consists of a social work team, a short break team, a Family Support team, and our business support officers.<span>&nbsp; </span>We have close working relationships with the SEND EHC team, Childrens Community Nursing Team, our local schools, and NHS therapy services.</p>\n<p>We are based in the council’s main office, Hounslow House, in the heart of Hounslow and serve all residents of the borough.</p>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>If the points below resonate with you, we would want you to put in an application:</p>\n<p><span><span>•<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>You are a compassionate and thoughtful manager able to hear and act upon the voice of children with disabilities.</p>\n<p><span><span>•<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>You are excited at the thought of being innovative in your approach to working with children with disabilities and leading a team through a process of change as we undertake to embed the changes identified in the SEND and AP Improvement Plan, Childrens National Framework, and the Family help model.</p>\n<p><span><span>•<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>You have experience of managing key social work functions such as child protection, child in need, or children who are looked after.</p>\n<p><span><span>•<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>A knowledge of disability social work is not required as we can teach you the relevant legal frameworks and practices.</p>\n<p><span><span>•<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span>We are a fast-paced service, and you will be able to manage a duty system and be comfortable with undertaking s47 and other safeguarding activities.</p>\n<p>Read more about the work you’ll be doing in the Role Profile.</p>\n<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p>\n<p>•<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Diploma or higher in social work</p>\n<p>•<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Registration with Social Work England</p>\n<p><strong>Essential for The Role:</strong></p>\n<p>Enhanced DBS</p>\n<p><strong>When Interviews Will Be Held and Who to Contact</strong></p>\n<p>The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact Phil Hopkins:<span> </span></p>\n<p><span>Email:&nbsp;</span><a href=\"mailto:Phil.Hopkins@Hounslow.gov.uk\"><span>Phil.Hopkins@Hounslow.gov.uk</span></a></p>\n<p>Interviews for this job will be held during week ending 28th February 2025.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date is 17 February 2025.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,574 - £55,620 \tGrade: PO5/PO6 ","publishDate":"2025-02-05T17:16:21.723Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-17T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ec4ac435-4b0f-41e5-8b52-d07e8520383c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"686a2bd8-b99e-4a67-a189-e41630a3b617","title":"Business Support Officer","employer":"Camden Council","department":"","location":"208 Webheath Palmerston Road","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<div>\n<strong>Apprenticeship:</strong> Business Administration Level 3</div>\n<p><strong>Contract length:</strong> 18 months</p>\n<p><strong>About Camden</strong></p>\n<p>Camden is building somewhere everyone can thrive, by making our borough the best place to live, work, study and visit. Because, we’re not just home to UK’s fast-growing economy. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today. And we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.</p>\n<div>The older person’s day service at the Kingsgate Day Centre provides a safe community for people to access a structured program of activities that helps maintain sustainable and happy lives. The day service has seen a significant change in the presenting needs of the people drawing on the service, in particular a rise in referrals for younger people with early onset dementia, people living with brain injuries and older people who have learning disabilities.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>About the role</strong></div>\n<p><br>This role will be key in supporting the operation of the Centre through the provision of an effective and efficient administrative and finance service.  You will support the management team by assisting in the monitoring and provision of statistics and information, maintaining records and carrying out receptionist and telephone duties.</p>\n<div><strong>Example outcomes or objectives that this role will deliver:</strong></div>\n<div> </div>\n<ul>\n<li>To work with colleagues to learn how to ensure performance indicators, targets and standards for the service are met including delivery of monitoring information to deadlines.</li>\n<li>Coordinating registers, including daily client and visitor lists.</li>\n<li>Supporting with the organisation of meetings and events for the service arranging attendance and refreshments as required.</li>\n<li>Learn how to take minute meetings and assist in the preparation of reports and correspondence as required.</li>\n<li>Learn how to undertake administrative and financial processes in line with the Centre and Council guidelines.  This includes cash handling and record keeping for petty cash and collection of lunch monies, procurement, invoicing and receipting processes.  </li>\n<li>administering of the transport register for the Service in partnership with Camden Transport Services.</li>\n<li>Assist with the management all office records and filing systems (both electronic and manual) and ensure that these are maintained and kept up to date</li>\n<li>Assist with ensuring the service has the necessary office equipment and supplies necessary to carry out its function and that equipment is well maintained.</li>\n<li>Learn how to place and receive the delivery of goods as required and responsibility for incoming and outgoing post.</li>\n<li>Learn how to support with coordinating and managing repairs and contractors, ensuring health and safety information is shared with the management team.</li>\n<li>be the first point of contact for people contacting the service, responding appropriately in line with corporate customer care standards, ensuring messages are forwarded to relevant parties.</li>\n<li>Learn how to responding appropriately to those visiting the Centre, including families and carers.</li>\n</ul>\n<span></span>\n</div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Duties</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Be an integral part of the staff team and be prepared to work flexibly in assisting colleagues and able to meet pressurised deadlines</li>\n<li>Use your initiative in order to manage your workload effectively</li>\n<li>Work flexibly within the service and adapt to change in demand</li>\n<li>The post is centre based, in an open plan office environment in which ‘hot-desking’ and agile working practices are implemented.  Flexibility to work from home or other locations as required or in agreement with the Manager.</li>\n<li>The post holder will occasionally be expected to travel to different sites to attend meetings. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>People Management Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>This role does not have any direct line management responsibility.</li>\n</ul>\n<div><strong>Relationships:</strong></div>\n<p><strong><br></strong>The post holder will be expected to develop good working relationships with social care and Council colleagues plus external a range of external organisations, including health and voluntary sector partners.</p>\n<div>The post holder will be expected to display sound judgement and work collaboratively across the service to provide support to colleagues</div>\n<div>The post holder requires a customer focussed approach and the ability to connect with people from a range of backgrounds</div>\n<span></span>\n</div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Essential criteria</h2>\n<p>You will need to be able to demonstrate the following:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a Camden resident, former Camden secondary school student or Camden care-leaver</li>\n<li>Be at Level 1 standard in English and maths (those without certificates can be assessed to check you are at the appropriate standard) and a commitment to work towards a Level 2 as a part of the apprenticeship.</li>\n<li>Not have a Business Administration qualification at level 3 or higher</li>\n<li>Not be an overseas national subject to employment or learning restrictions and/or a time or a limit on my stay (other than a refugee or asylum seeker)</li>\n<li>Be ordinarily resident in the England, EU or EAA for at least the previous three years before the start of the programme.</li>\n<li>Not be attending any other school, Further Education or Higher Education institution.</li>\n<li>Good communication skills - both verbal and written</li>\n<li>Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work on own initiative</li>\n<li>Experience of working with figures and ability to undertake financial tasks</li>\n<li>Ability to use IT system</li>\n<li>Good customer care skills and be able to deal sensitively and discretely with confidential matters</li>\n<li>Must undertake an enhanced DBS check</li>\n</ul>\n<span></span>\n</div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Desirable criteria</h2>\n<p> </p>\n<span></span>\n</div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Additional information</h2>\n<div>We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your creative spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting people, and we’ll explore what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Diversity & Inclusion<br></strong>We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. Click Diversity and Inclusion for more information on our commitment.</p>\n<p><strong>Asking for Adjustments<br></strong>Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 8778, at apprenticeships@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG</p>\n</div>\n<span></span>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"26000","publishDate":"2025-02-05T14:45:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-04T14:45:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8fc23c8e-8841-46c2-b03b-d429ac1101c5.PNG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"54cdeb85-0de9-484d-a0dc-acc9ec5f91b4","title":"Cabinet Officer","employer":"Brent Council","department":"","location":"Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex","locationType":2,"description":"<div><strong>Are you passionate about people, the places where they live, and policymaking? </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>Brent’s Cabinet is setting new records on representation, with the highest number of women of any Cabinet in London, and reflective of the diverse communities they represent. The Cabinet are already pursuing a far-reaching agenda to unlock growth and deliver change, as set out in the Borough Plan and Brent Labour Manifesto.<br> </div>\n<div><strong>The Post</strong></div>\n<p>We are recruiting for a Cabinet Officer role, which will be at the heart of Brent Council in the Leader’s Office, helping the Cabinet with executive support, policymaking, and communications.<br><br>You will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide a full range of executive support services to at least four Cabinet Members, assisting in the preparation of agendas, reports and action taking as required.</li>\n<li>Provide diary management, forward planning, and sourcing research to ensure Cabinet Members are fully briefed on key issues in their portfolios. </li>\n<li>Manage casework responses on behalf of Cabinet Members relating to their portfolio areas, ensuring enquiries are dealt with effectively, respectfully and tactfully.</li>\n<li>Build strong internal networks to facilitate the effective relationships between Cabinet and the Corporate Management Team (CMT).</li>\n<li>Support Cabinet Members to communicate their priorities to external stakeholders.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>You will have unparalleled exposure to the senior politicians and sector-leading council officers, with the ability to be a part of key decisions at every turn.</p>\n<p>Alongside your primary responsibilities, there is significant scope for development within the role, with potential to build a portfolio of policy expertise and support projects contributing to the council’s corporate priorities.</p>\n<div><strong>The Person</strong></div>\n<p>The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, at ease with senior politicians and officers, and with a strong interest in policymaking. It comes with the territory that you must be highly organised if you are to support multiple Cabinet Members, as well as having an eye for the details that can make or break a political career. By its very nature, you will need to be able to navigate and negotiate through situations which are complex, confidential and sensitive.</p>\n<p>Experience is valuable and desirable, but we know that not everyone will have previously worked in a political environment. If you can demonstrate that you understand what local government in London does and how it sits within a political, financial, and legislative context, we want to hear from you.</p>\n<p>If you would like an informal conversation about what the role entails, please contact: <a href=\"mailto:Alex.Freeman@brent.gov.uk\">Alex.Freeman@brent.gov.uk</a> </p>\n<div>Closing date: 19 February 2025 (23:59)<br> </div>\n<div><strong>Additional Information </strong></div>\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>.<br> </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> </div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £43,299","publishDate":"2025-02-05T09:16:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-19T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6099ffdf-40ab-4fa7-bc8a-4be197e9934f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"46e19f7c-3b4c-4a7d-872a-25e65c36fbe2","title":"Housing Options Initial Assessment Officer","employer":"Brent Council","department":"","location":"Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex","locationType":2,"description":"<p>An excellent opportunity…</p>\n<div>Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. 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Building Control Team Manager

London Borough of Hounslow

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Up to £69,579 plus a 15% market supplement .

Hounslow (On-Site)

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London Borough of Hounslow is hiring a Building Control Team Manager to examine building regulation submissions, manage one of the borough's main areas, and lead a team.

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Senior Building Control Surveyor

London Borough of Hounslow

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Up to £62,748 plus 10% Market Supplement .

Hounslow (On-Site)

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Senior Building Control Surveyor needed for compliance with building regulations, managing projects and collaborating with departments. Up to £62,748.

Civil Enforcement Officer

Hertsmere Borough Council

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Starting salary £26,162 per annum

Civic Offices in Borehamwood and Three Rivers District Council in Rickmansworth (On-Site)

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Enforcement Officer

Brent Council

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Salary range: £36,522 - £46,512 p.a. inc. London weighting

Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex (On-Site)

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Procurement Officer

Brent Council

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Salary range: £43,299 - £46,512 p.a. inc. London weighting

Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex (Hybrid)

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Principal Planning Officer

Brent Council

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Salary range: £50,574 - £59,739 p.a. inc. London weighting

Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex (On-Site)

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Planned Works Delivery Manager (RP0045)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

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Starting salary £49,123pa with potential progression to £52,279pa

The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire (On-Site)

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Neighbourhood Officer (P01607)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

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Starting salary £37,160pa with potential progression to £39,974pa on achieving designated skills and experience

The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire (On-Site)

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Procurement Project Manager

Brent Council

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Salary range: £46,512 - £49,551 inc. London weighting

Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex (Hybrid)

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Senior Estates Surveyor

Hertsmere Borough Council

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£47,294 - £59,112 per annum (depending on experience), plus annual retention payment of £1000

Civic Offices, Borehamwood (Hybrid)

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Estates Surveyor

Hertsmere Borough Council

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£41,694 - £51,992.60 per annum (depending on experience), plus annual retention payment of £1000

Civic Offices, Borehamwood (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

Building Surveyor

Hertsmere Borough Council

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£41,694 - £51,992 per annum (depending on experience), plus annual retention payment of £1000

Civic Offices, Borehamwood (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

Strategic Property and Asset Manager

St Albans City & District Council

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£63,256 - £68,244 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution.

St Albans City & District Council (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

Parenting Practitioner

London Borough of Hounslow

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£38,934 - £40,755 per annum. Grade: SO2

Hounslow (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Assistant Team Manager

London Borough of Hounslow

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£50,574 - £55,620 Grade: PO5/PO6

Hounslow (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Business Support Officer

Camden Council

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26000

208 Webheath Palmerston Road (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Cabinet Officer

Brent Council

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£40,755 - £43,299

Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

Housing Options Initial Assessment Officer

Brent Council

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£33,912 - £35,982. inc. London weighting

Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

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