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You will have the opportunity to achieve transformational change that enhances service delivery and drives forward better outcomes for residents and visitors to our city.</p>\n<p><strong>Make your mark on the future of Salford</strong></p>\n<p>Salford has much to celebrate as a city from new homes and employment opportunities to its vibrant cultural scene. Yet there is still huge potential to build on past successes and find new and innovative ways to improve residents’ lives.</p>\n<p>You will lead and co-ordinate the provision of the services that are part of the fabric of our residents’ daily lives: operational, environmental, regulatory, neighbourhood, community safety and emergency planning. 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This spirit is underpinned by our core values of <strong>Pride, Passion, People, and Personal Responsibility</strong>. As a leader at Salford, you will get to demonstrate the power of values-based leadership in action. It’s an opportunity to think differently, embrace change, and lead with both vision and practical creativity. Our leaders are the driving force behind the Spirit of Salford. 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In addition, we put a strong focus on leadership development from internal Masterclasses and eLearning to external accreditations and qualifications.</p>\n<p><strong>Find out about our city as a place to live, work & grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing. You’ll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you <a href=\"https://www.greater.jobs/salford\">here</a>!</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Continuous Service commitment</strong><br>New employees can keep their service related benefits when moving between a whole host of public sector organisations within Greater Manchester, which include: Councils, NHS, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue, Transport for Greater Manchester, as well as many others under this scheme. 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This role offers an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to help steer the Governance service areas through the challenging local government landscape.</p>\n<p><strong>The Experience you will bring</strong></p>\n<p>You will be a qualified solicitor or barrister with a current practicing certificate with experience of advising Chief Officers and Members.  You will be able to work closely with colleagues and Councillors whilst promoting our organisational values. </p>\n<p>You’ll have a track record of proactive service delivery, political skills and sensitivity and a solid understanding of the legal framework relating to the ethical standards and duties of a Monitoring Officer. </p>\n<p>If you want to work in a forward-thinking council to help us meet the challenges ahead and respond to the changing needs of our communities, then please apply.</p>\n<p>Ideally, we are seeking experienced senior managers and leaders, but for the right candidate this role would be an ideal step-up opportunity.  </p>\n<p>The job profile for the role provides full details of the expectations and requirements. </p>\n<p><strong>About Us</strong></p>\n<p>North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. 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If you would like to discuss the role prior to applying please reach out, we are always happy to talk to potential candidates.  You can contact Anthony Roche on <a href=\"mailto:Anthony.roche@north-herts.gov.uk\">Anthony.roche@north-herts.gov.uk</a> or <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@north-herts.gov.uk\">recruitment@north-herts.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p>To apply for this position, you must complete our online application form. You will be re-directed to this by clicking on the apply link above. Please note that we do not accept CV applications, either on their own or accompanying application forms. Therefore, please ensure that all relevant information is provided on the application form.</p>\n<p>The selection process will include online assessments prior to a face-to-face panel interview and presentation.  The appointment is subject to a final interview by the Council’s Employment Committee, likely week commencing 2nd June.</p>\n<p>The successful applicant for the above post will be background checked with the Disclosure and Barring Service.</p>\n<p><strong>Recruitment timetable</strong></p>\n<p>Closing Date:            Noon, Tuesday 29th April<br>Online assessments:         Tuesday 6th May and Wednesday 7th May <br>Panel interview:        Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th May<br>Employment Committee:    Week commencing 2nd June</p>\n<p>Interviews will take place at the Council offices in Letchworth.</p>\n<p>This appointment to this post is subject to Council approval.  This Council meeting will take place in June 2025.</p>\n<p>Dates are subject to change.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications. 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Note that holidays must generally be taken at the same time as the team member wherever possible.</p><p>This role is fixed-term for 12 months.</p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>You will assist a visually impaired team member with:</p><ul>\n<li>Proof reading press releases and social media copy</li>\n<li>Helping with press interviews</li>\n<li>Diary management and admin tasks such as filling in timesheets and booking holidays</li>\n<li>Video, photography and editing skills</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>You'll have an interest in communications or a career in that field, or be a recent graduate looking for their first job in communications or the public sector. </p><p>You'll be:</p><ul>\n<li>flexible, and able to take photos and video or be willing to learn on the job.</li>\n<li>be willing to work in Stafford with occasional travel around the county where necessary, so use of a car is required.</li>\n</ul><p>Interviews will be held week commencing 12 May.</p><p><em>For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact Gemma Styles, Senior Campaigns Officer at <a href=\"mailto:gemma.styles@staffordshire.gov.uk\">gemma.styles@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>.  </em></p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><p> </p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,790 - £25,183","publishDate":"2025-04-25T08:55:23.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-07T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/90c43bf9-2426-4a25-8aea-19b66a9fe78b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"17d893fc-1b1b-434c-ad36-eebbb0a39458","title":"Trauma Informed Custody Navigator","employer":"Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Magdalen House","locationType":3,"description":"<p>This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a pilot project in Sefton, supported by Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership. As a successful candidate, you will have experience in delivering support and interventions with children. You will have a good understanding of trauma informed practice, the criminal justice system and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023) arrangements.</p>\n<p>You will be based within Sefton’s Police Custody suite and offer immediate support to children who have been arrested and work with children and families to broker relationships and connections with the Youth Justice Service, Early Help and other local agencies. You will also deliver support to children following arrest, within the community and access Council buildings. You will have good interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusting relationships with children. You will be required to complete assessments and have good written and IT skills.</p>\n<p>This is a fixed term position until end March 2026. If you are a creative and motivated person who really wants to make a difference for our children and families, we would like to hear from you!</p>\n<p><strong>Provisional Interview Date - Friday 16th May 2025</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade G SCP 20 - 25, Salary £31,586 - £35,235","publishDate":"2025-04-25T08:45:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4e89bd69-d438-4ab4-a043-afae8e5aa23c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"16ab7427-a298-4c97-b414-f92fd88cf304","title":"HIA Assistant Technical Officer","employer":"Lancaster City Council","department":"","location":"Lancaster Town Hall","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>The Role </strong></p>\n<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Technical Officer based in the councils multi award winning Home Improvement Agency. The postholder will support the Technical Officers to deliver services aimed at supporting private sector vulnerable residents undertake repairs and disabled adaptations to their homes.</p>\n<p>You will have experience of surveying residential properties and supervising building works. You should hold a minimum of a Higher National Qualification in a building related subject, or equivalent relevant experience. </p>\n<p>The post holder will have the ability to work with minimal supervision and be capable of prioritising workloads. You will have direct contact with colleagues in other services, key partner organisations and members of the public.  You will have excellent numeracy, keyboard and communication skills and will be committed to high standards of customer service.</p>\n<p>This post is permanent. The hours of work for this position are 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday 9.00 until 5.00 pm. You will be based at Lancaster Town Hall and at other council sites within the District, with hybrid working available dependant on service requirements. </p>\n<p>A full current UK driving licence is essential, as the post holder will be required to carry out home visits throughout the district. As a result you will be required to sign up to the authorised external DVLA driving licence validation organisation that we use to manage and monitor our employees driving licence data.</p>\n<p>The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced clearance with the Disclosure and Barring Service.</p>\n<p>Flexible working friendly – we offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and opportunity to work with your team to establish working hours to enable you to maximise your work-life balance. </p>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Benefits</strong></p>\n<p>Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.</p>\n<p>We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.</p>\n<p>At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve, and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.</p>\n<p>We are a disability confident committed employer.</p>\n<p>Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.</p>\n<p>Interview date: TBC</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,060 - £35,235 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-25T08:42:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3972d938-dfe0-4a78-9a21-0d2fc01468e8.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6554c861-fc70-4cb5-b749-01e36d4a0326","title":"Caseworker Revenue and Benefits - Grade 3","employer":"Guildford Borough Council","department":"","location":"Millmead House Offices, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB","locationType":3,"description":"<div class=\"job_summary\">\n<p>We are looking for a pro-active, motivated and confident individual who is seeking a career within a busy and fast paced environment. We offer a friendly and supportive working environment and highly value our people</p>\n</div>\n<h2 class=\"item0\">Job Profile</h2>\n<p>The post holder will support the Case Team Leader for the Revenues and Benefits team to ensure work processes, standards and compliance are completed efficiently and effectively and continuously improved. </p>\n<p>The post holder will need to manage cases allocated on workflow and ensure cases are resolved as quickly and efficiently as possible. The post holder will be required to undertake some training and support as identified.</p>\n<p>Applicants will need to demonstrate previous experience in Housing Benefits as this will be their primary function with knowledge in Council Tax and Business Rates preferable as secondary knowledge areas. Applicants will need the ability to analyse information, plan, monitor and use their own initiative, and most importantly be customer focused at all times. </p>\n<p>In return, we offer an annual leave entitlement of 22 days, access to our flexible working scheme, pension scheme and pleasant working environment near to the town centre.</p>\n<p>This role attracts a salary between £28,724 and £31,724. Offers are usually made at the lower end of the salary band allowing for progression. This salary excludes the 2025/26 pay award which is to be confirmed.</p>\n<p>This role is classed as Agile. Office working will be needed full time during any initial training period but once completed, the successful candidate will be able to work from home part of the working week on a rota basis with colleagues. Our usual office/home working split is 50/50 for all caseworkers.</p>\n<p>The role does not provide parking. </p>\n<p><strong>Essential criteria:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proven ability in Housing Benefits with a minimum of 1 years’ experience in new claims processing and change of circumstances</li>\n<li>Current knowledge of benefits legislation and regulations, having worked in benefits within the last 24 months</li>\n<li>Proven ability to analyse and respond to requests and understanding when to escalate a case</li>\n<li>Proven ability to be accurate, detailed and professional in approach to work</li>\n<li>Proven ability to deliver high standards and good customer service</li>\n<li>Excellent time management and organisation skills</li>\n<li>Excellent communication with people of different social, economic and professional backgrounds.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> <strong>Desirable:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge of Civica would be an advantage. </li>\n<li>Experience in training and mentoring in the Revenues and Benefits field <strong>  </strong>\n</li>\n<li>Professional business qualification</li>\n</ul>\n<p> If you are interested in this busy and varied role, please apply online. </p>\n<p><strong>Closing date for applications</strong>: 11 May 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Interviews W/C: </strong>19 May 2025</p>\n<p>For an informal chat about the role, please contact Carene Alexander (Case Team Leader Revenues and Benefits) on <strong>01483 444879</strong></p>\n<p><strong>About Guildford</strong></p>\n<p>Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities.  All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.</p>\n<p>We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment.  To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,724 - £31,724","publishDate":"2025-04-25T08:40:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2385a92a-0580-4714-b289-1dddac70a20e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"64654e0f-f0e9-42b1-8929-f59ea9755f46","title":"Senior Practitioner - North Kent Children In Care Service","employer":"Kent County Council","department":"","location":"The Willows, Swanley","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p>North Kent Children In Care Service have an opportunity for a Senior Practitioner to join their Gravesham Team. The role is based at The Willows and supports the Gravesham area in North Kent.</p>\n<p>Do you want to work in an Outstanding Local Authority? Ofsted have recently awarded Kent with an Outstanding rating in recognition of the service we provide to our children.</p>\n<p>We are now looking for experienced Social Worker who can lend their skills and experience to help us build on our successes. We have a vacancy within North Kent Children Care Service for a Senior Practitioner. The successful candidate will be welcomed into one of our 5 Teams and will be based at The Willows in Swanley.  </p>\n<p><strong>About the area</strong></p>\n<p>The Children in Care Service cover the whole of North Kent, supporting the areas of Dartford, Gravesham and Swale and is a mix of urban and rural communities. 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As well as coaching and mentoring less experienced staff, you’ll have the opportunity to act as a Practice Assessor for ASYE and student social workers.</p>\n<p>You’ll share your knowledge and experience with the team in a number of ways, including, joint visits, court attendance, case audits and reviews, you will have opportunities to contribute to working groups and multi-agency forums to support the development of new initiatives.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>Professionally registered with a degree in social work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent – you’ll have a variety of post-qualification experience of working with children and families. This should cover systemic practice, and you will need an in-depth understanding of legislative and policy frameworks. We’re also looking for the willingness to develop as a practitioner.</p>\n<p>Being a team player is essential in any social work team, and you’ll act as a role model and mentor to less experienced colleagues, contributing to training initiatives. The ability to build relationships with colleagues as well as statutory, voluntary, and private sector agencies, will be key. </p>\n<p><strong>Rewards</strong></p>\n<p>In return, we offer an attractive benefits package, a competitive salary and a range of professional development opportunities including the exciting social care academy and routes for progression.</p>\n<p>We are also committed to ensuring you achieve a healthy work life balance with flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on health and well-being.</p>\n<p><strong>Transport</strong></p>\n<p>The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wide operational area including travelling around the county of Kent and beyond to transport children and their belongings and be available to do so in an emergency.</p>\n<p>This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.</p>\n<p>This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.</p>\n<p>This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. 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In May 2023, Ofsted judged Ancora House School to be Outstanding for the fourth consecutive time, they commented:</p>\n<p>“The calm and happy atmosphere in the school is infectious. Pupils feel safe. They are accepted for who they are, and they have the time and space to begin to make the small steps of progress towards recovery.”</p>\n<p>The Headship presents an exceptional opportunity for a visionary, empathetic professional. Our mission is to create a safe, caring environment where young people experiencing social, emotional and mental health challenges can enjoy learning, feel valued, and move forward with their lives. The successful candidate will be an exceptional leader with experience that includes educational provision for pupils experiencing mental health or other medical needs and/or SEND.</p>\n<p>You are ambitious and innovative, you will passionately advocate for an inclusive and transformational learning experience for our young people, you will have proven leadership experience working with pupils with mental health needs and/or SEND. With highly developed interpersonal skills, you will work in partnership with all of our stakeholders, including families, and the governing body, the hospital trust and the local authority to build on existing excellence.</p>\n<p>As our Head Teacher, you will lead our school with commitment, integrity and confidence on the next phase of our journey, upholding our values and putting pupils first in all you do. You will aspire to not only maintain the existing high standards, but to further develop the school so that it meets the challenges of the 21<sup>st</sup> century. You will be an ambassador for the school, supporting the governors’ vision to find innovative ways to extend the reach of our work.</p>\n<p>Applications are invited from candidates from hospital schools and special schools, as well as mainstream secondary schools. Prospective applicants are welcome to telephone the Headteacher for an informal discussion about the post on 01244 397598. The school can be visited by arrangement on 24 & 31 March between 3:30pm – 5pm, please email <a href=\"mailto:admin@ancora.cheshire.sch.uk\">admin@ancora.cheshire.sch.uk</a>  to register your interest stating which site you would like to visit.</p>\n<p>Apply by:             8 May 2025 12pm</p>\n<p>Visit dates:          TBA</p>\n<p>Interview date:   21 & 22 May 2025</p>\n<p>Start date:          1 September 2025</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our recruitment processes follow the statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. This vacancy is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and all staff are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure with barring information from the Disclosure & Barring Service as well as other vetting checks.   We are an Equal Opportunities employer.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"L18-L24","publishDate":"2025-04-25T08:14:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-08T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5bfef930-ff2a-4050-9f5b-f0ae30f11550.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e706b938-5a7c-4fe3-a566-07b1bb4231d2","title":"Assistant Transport Policy Officer","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Tooley Street","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><strong>Do you want to shape how people move around Southwark?</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Can you apply your transport policy expertise to create safer, greener, and more accessible streets?</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Are you excited to support a high-impact delivery plan that puts people at the heart of transport?</strong></span></p><p><span>If yes, we have the perfect role for you!</span></p><p><span>Our Transport Policy Team is looking for passionate and dedicated Assistant Transport Policy Officer to join our amazing team and help make a difference today!</span></p><p><span><strong>About the Role:</strong></span></p><p><span>You'll play a key role in supporting the development and implementation of Southwark's transport planning policies, including the <em>Streets for People</em> strategy and delivery plan. This role combines research, stakeholder engagement, policy development, and performance monitoring. You'll contribute to the design of investment programmes and help guide projects that make a real difference to how people travel, live, and interact with their neighbourhoods.</span></p><p><span>Key responsibilities include:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Supporting the delivery of borough-wide transport planning policy and related projects</span></li>\n<li><span>Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to align policies and resolve issues</span></li>\n<li><span>Contributing to innovation, digital transformation, and service improvement across the team</span></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Abo<span>ut You:</span></strong></span></p><p><span>You're enthusiastic about the power of transport policy to create fairer, healthier communities. You have experience working in a strategic, public-facing environment and are ready to take ownership of your work while supporting team and borough-wide goals.</span></p><p><span>You will bring:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>A solid understanding of transport planning policy and its social impact</span></li>\n<li><span>Excellent communication and analytical skills</span></li>\n<li><span>The ability to collaborate and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders</span></li>\n<li><span>A commitment to innovation, service improvement, and continuous learning</span></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>About the Team:</strong></span></p><p><span>The Transport Policy team leads on strategic transport direction for Southwark, working closely with partners such as TfL, the GLA, engineers, and local communities. As the authors of the <em>Streets for People</em> strategy, the team is central to shaping the future of Southwark's streets.</span></p><p><span>We offer a supportive and flexible working environment with opportunities to contribute to high-profile borough-wide initiatives. This is an exciting chance to be part of a passionate and ambitious team working at the heart of urban change.</span></p><p><span>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.</span></p><p><span><strong>Additional information:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Full-time role: 36 hours per week (Monday - Friday), with occasional evening or weekend work.</span></li>\n<li><span>12 month, Fixed Term Contract (to be reviewed)</span></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></span></p><p><span>In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\"><strong>Staff Benefits</strong></a> page.</span></p><p><span><strong>Recruitment Timetable:</strong></span></p><p><span>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 18<sup>th</sup> May 2025</span></p><p><span>Interview date/s: w/c 2<sup>nd</sup> June 2025</span></p><p><span><strong>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. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</strong></span></p><p><span><strong><span>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</span></strong></span></p><p><span>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:</span></p><p><span>* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans<br>* Are currently in care, or have previously been in care<br>* If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</span></p><p> </p><p><span><em><span>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our </span></em><a href=\"https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together\"><em><strong><span>Southwark Stands Together programme</span></strong></em></a><em><span>. 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In doing so, you’ll ensure we keep delivering for the people who call Hackney home.</p>\n<p>You will be responsible for ensuring the three main pillars of the annual budget cycle (budget setting, budget monitoring and closing of accounts) are completed for a range of services while working with service managers to get the job done. In return we will provide you with the opportunity to rise to the challenge, develop your skills and progress your career within a vibrant and well performing Council.</p>\n<p>To join, you’ll need to be a qualified accountant, currently studying towards your<br>qualifications, or have experience of working in an accounting environment within a large organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take a step into a finance role as part of a friendly, welcoming team.</p>\n<p>As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. </p>\n<p>If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.</p>\n<p><strong>We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. 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The children at our school are seeking a Class Teacher who is…</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Positive, professional and committed to improving outcomes for all children;</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Creative, imaginative and passionate about bring learning to life;</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Able to promote high standards of English and Maths and effectively deliver the wider curriculum objectives;</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Committed to their own professional development and partnership working;</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Willing to contribute to the wider life of the school;</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Committed to upholding the school’s vision and core values;</strong><strong> </strong>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:</strong><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Your personal statement should contain information regarding your areas of teaching expertise, commitment to teamwork and your approaches for promoting good outcomes for pupils across the curriculum. 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Applicants must therefore provide information about all: convictions, cautions, warnings, reprimands, binding over or other orders, pending prosecutions, criminal investigations that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Shottermill Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The successful applicants will be required to possess an Enhanced Disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and be registered with the update service.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Shottermill Junior School is an equal opportunities employer and its policies, including the need to guard against false assumptions based on an applicant’s race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, disability, religion, age, marital status, working pattern, sexual orientation or gender reassignment, are followed at all stages of the selection.</p>\n<p>We welcome visits to our school to fully appreciate the positive learning culture, friendly staff team and delightful children we work with.  Please contact Mrs Tara Budden - School Business Manager, if you require any further details: <a href=\"mailto:admin@shottermill-jun.surrey.sch.uk\">admin@shottermill-jun.surrey.sch.uk</a></p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. 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This post will suit a practitioner who has high expectations of themselves and their pupils and who is ambitious and driven to deliver on outcomes both academically and in developing the whole child.</p>\n<p>We are looking for:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of teaching in EYFS and or KS1 or KS2</li>\n<li>Excellent classroom practitioner who is able to support colleagues to raise their teaching practice</li>\n<li>Highly motivated, innovative and have a strong work ethos to support the vision of the school</li>\n<li>Have good interpersonal skills and be able to work well as part of our team</li>\n<li>Have unconditional positive regard for children and be community minded</li>\n<li>Resilient and work well under pressure</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Main responsibilities:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Working co-operatively with other teachers and support staff in the class</li>\n<li>To understand what constitutes quality care and education</li>\n<li>To have a thorough knowledge and understanding of child development</li>\n<li>To demonstrate a thorough knowledge of safeguarding children</li>\n<li>To ensure that best practice is employed within our Early Years setting</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To provide a warm, caring and stimulating environment for the children</li>\n<li>To be responsible for the maintenance and resourcing of the outdoor area</li>\n<li>To show personal and professional integrity and confidentiality</li>\n<li>To attend and contribute to staff meetings, training sessions and inset days</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you are interested in knowing more about these posts, please have a look on our school website or to arrange a visit email us on: HR<a href=\"mailto:office@whitehall.waltham.sch.uk\">@whitehall.waltham.sch.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong><em>Closing Date                  </em></strong><em>9<sup>th</sup> May 2025<strong> </strong></em></p>\n<p><strong><em>Interview Dates            </em></strong><em>From 16<sup>th</sup> May 2025</em></p>\n<p><strong><em>Whitehall Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. 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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> About the Service and Team : We're a friendly, busy Communications and Engagement team delivering high quality, well planned and innovative work in a fast paced environment. We work across the full range of communications disciplines - media relations, social media and digital, campaigns, community engagement, staff communications and engagement, research and consultation and behaviour change. 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Experience in creating videos, photo and graphic led content would be welcomed. <br><br> You'll be an excellent writer, with strong IT skills, good attention to detail, enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn. You will have experience in a public relations, communications or marketing role and will be able to demonstrate innovation and creativity, as well as the ability to adapt to different ways of working and a commitment to your own personal and professional development. <br><br>Applicants should hold a Level 4 or above apprenticeship or a degree in communications, media, public relations and marketing. <br> <br> Our Offer to You : <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. 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