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employer brand and employee value proposition </li> <li>Input to the development and maintenance of corporate information and supporting tools that ensure Havering council is an attractive place to work </li> <li>Work closely with the Transactional HR service to ensure the agreed information is hosted/available on the recruitment site </li> <li>Resourcing talent - recruitment, temporary/interim solutions, internal redeployment </li> <li>Manage recruitment campaigns ensuring use of approved recruitment frameworks, engaging with senior leaders and recruitment agencies as appropriate </li> <li>Work alongside managers to identify the appropriate sourcing options and channels to drive value and maximise applications including internal talent. </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p><p>Support the development and delivery of a range of talent activities in one or more of the following areas:</p> <p>As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here.</p> <p> </p><p>From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you.</p> <p> </p><p>The London Borough of Havering is a Disability Confident employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and meet the essential criteria as specified in the Job Profile will be guaranteed an interview.</p> <p>Priority consideration on all advertised roles will be given to London Borough of Havering Redeployees.</p> <p> </p><p>The London Borough of Havering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  </p> <p> </p><p>Please be aware that a Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) check will be required for any position with access to these groups under the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. </p> <p> </p><p>In addition, the Authority reserves the right to request employees undertake a basic disclosure check (Disclosure Scotland) where required for the role this includes anyone who has access to (or information obtained directly from) a government database, or has a GCSX account. These posts will be required to have a Basic Disclosure Scotland check as per the requirements of BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standards).</p> <p> </p><p><strong>Pay - £43,324 to £46,512 per annum subject to final confirmation. </strong></p> <p> </p><p>The closing date for the receipt of applications is 4^th May 2025, however, interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.</p> <p> </p><p>Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770.</p> <p>Please view Job Profile here</p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering.</p> <p>The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. 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Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.</span></p> <p><span>With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.</span></p> <p><span><strong>About the Team:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Billing over £19 million of revenue per year the Service Charge Calculation team forms an essential part of the Housing and Adult Social Care directorate, recovering vital income that allows Lambeth Council to continue providing essential services to our residents.</span></p> <p><span>The team sits within the Homeownership and Rents department. The team is responsible for calculating the day-to-day service charges for over 9000 leasehold and freehold properties in the borough. The team also leads on gathering information for service charge queries and ensuring the charges are both accurate and reasonable.</span></p> <p><span><strong>About the Role:</strong></span></p> <p><span>The role would suit a service charge professional with extensive experience in setting leasehold service charges for either a local authority or housing association.</span></p> <p><span>The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to have a goal-orientated approach to complex problems.  Leading a busy team, you will need to have an organised approach to service charge construction, be a great team player, lead by example and be flexible and approachable. </span></p> <p><span>You must be able to ensure statutory and corporate deadlines are met in issuing the service charges. You must also have knowledge of current housing legislation as it relates to service charges. You will also occasionally be required to attend evening meetings as well as give evidence in court/first tier tribunal cases.</span></p> <p><span><strong>To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:</strong></span></p> <ul>\n<li><span>An excellent knowledge of leasehold issues, including but not limited to: service charges; major works projects; current law and legislation.</span></li> <li><span>Broad knowledge and awareness of current issues and developments affecting the management of council housing.</span></li> <li><span>Excellent knowledge of the accounting process when constructing service charges.</span></li> <li><span>Substantial management experience in leasehold management and practice, with a focus on the financial management of service charges.</span></li> <li><span>Experience as a team leader or line manager within a large, complex, customer-focused organisation and of monitoring team performance, preparing performance reports and acting to continually improve the business based on performance.</span></li> <li>\n<span>Experience of working with property management and accounting IT systems.</span><br> <span> </span>\n</li> </ul> <p><span>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:</span></p> <p><span><strong>Job Description and Person Specification</strong></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><strong>Contact Information:</strong></span></p> <p><span>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Robert Mowatt at rmowatt@lambeth.gov.uk.</span></p> <p><span><strong>How to Apply:</strong></span></p> <p><span>If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.</span></p> <p><span><strong>We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.</strong></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><strong> </strong><i><strong>Recent applicants need not to apply</strong></i><strong> </strong></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><strong>Recruitment Timelines:</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Closing date: 11:59pm Monday 5th May 2025.</strong></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><strong>Benefits:</strong></span></p> <p><span>We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:</span></p> <p><span>·         </span><span>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</span></p> <p><span>·         </span><span>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</span></p> <p><span>·         </span><span>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</span></p> <p><span>·         </span><span>Hybrid Working.</span></p> <p><span>·         </span><span>Employee Assistance Programme.</span></p> <p><span>·         </span><span>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</span></p> <p><span>·         </span><span>Discounts at local restaurants.</span></p> <p><span>·         </span><span>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</span></p> <p><span>·         </span><span>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</span></p> <p><span>·         </span><span>Cycle to Work Scheme.</span></p> <p><span>·         </span><span>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</span></p> <p><span>·         </span><span>Trade Union Membership.</span></p> <p><span>At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click </span><span>here</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers</span></p> <p><span> </span></p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=fb8a52398e74de17ba63236e8398eaea&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2025-04-16T15:40:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/44f0a70f-31b5-41d7-a0fa-d15c2465fdc4.jpg","score":2912.8396,"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. Therefore, you will be required to work across the operational area of North Kent.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>\n<p>Kent embraces blended working, with scope for a combination of working from home and office. You will be working with a supportive established management team, with good quality supervision, and have excellent opportunities for professional development to manage a varied and complex caseload working with children in care. </p>\n<p>You’ll develop areas of specialist practice and bring your professional expertise to a range of cases including of complex cases.</p>\n<p>As a role model for good practice and champion for your area of expertise, you’ll set performance expectations, striking a balance between support and oversight. 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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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Applicants must be able to evidence that they have successfully progressed to the required competency level via a recognised career progression pathway when they submit their application.</em></p>\n<p><strong>Contact Details</strong></p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p><em>If you require any more information regarding the role, location and responsibilities, please contact:</em></p>\n<p><em>Megan Turner - Megan.Turner@kent.gov.uk </em></p>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,672 to £51,489 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-25T08:32:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-23T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/cbcef683-7bab-46d6-bf09-6304e94d9b3c.jpg","score":2856.0466,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"23f5f64f-9993-4af6-909c-48aa11568c72","title":"Placement Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Gun Wharf","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Join Us in Making a Difference – Be the Link That Helps Find a Place Called Home</p><p>We’re on the lookout for a driven, positive, and passionate individual to step into an exciting new role that plays a vital part in delivering Medway’s Sufficiency Strategy for Children in Care. Based within our dynamic Children’s Services ,Commissioning and Placements Team, this position acts as a central bridge between strategic commissioning and operational social care teams , a role where your impact will truly matter.</p><p>We’re seeking someone who brings not just experience, but creativity, energy, and a solution focused mindset. You’ll need to be highly organised, a natural relationship builder, and confident working across both internal teams and external partners to improve outcomes for children and young people.</p><p>Ideally, you’ll bring experience from within Children’s Services or the Provider market, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. Applications from social care professionals are warmly welcomed. Most importantly, you’ll share our commitment to finding the right homes for our children and developing high quality, person centred care and placement options.</p><p>You’ll be joining a high performing team with a strong, supportive culture where people feel valued and inspired in their work. </p><p>This is more than a job – it’s a chance to help shape better futures. Are you ready to make your mark?</p><p>If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, </p><p>Please contact : Danny Mateer -  Access to Resources Manager  - 07800504416</p><p>                           John Taylor - Service Manager – Commissioning and Placements - 07970351920</p><h4>In return we offer you</h4><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style - can work from home or in the office</li>\n</ul><h4> Our organisation</h4><p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p><p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p><p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p><p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p><p>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C.  There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.  </p><p>When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. </p><p>The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:    Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.  </p><p>Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.  </p><p>Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. </p><p>Wording for open recruitment (against any level in the CPF): </p><p>Commissioning are seeking to appoint a Placements Officer.  You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role.  You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C.   You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. </p><h4>Important Information</h4><p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</p><h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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The Supported Accommodation Team (SAT) approves and supports providers who have houses, flats, or self-contained bedsits to provide accommodation and support clients referred by Adult Social Care services.</span></p><p><span><img src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/umtjbfx3/recruitment-ad-comms-jade-600x938.jpg\" alt=\"recruitment-ad-comms-jade-600x938.jpg\"></span><br></p><p><span>To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the attached job description and person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.</span></p><p>Interviews will take place in person and will include a short typing test. Interviews expected to be held week commencing 12th or 19th May.</p><p><span>The services we deliver to adults with a learning disability relies on the crucial support from our administrators and these roles will be essential in continuing to deliver high quality services and ultimately to support adults with a learning disability to live their best life.</span></p><p><span>We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/jobs/working-here/benefits\">benefits page.</a></span></p><p><span>For an informal discussion, please contact Sue Atkins (Business Support Manager) at </span><span><a href=\"mailto:Sue.atkins@eastsussex.gov.uk\">Sue.atkins@eastsussex.gov.uk</a></span></p><p><span><em>#Ask me if this can be an apprenticeship</em></span></p><p><span><em>Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in </em></span><a href=\"https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/jobs/apprenticeships\"><em><span>apprenticeship training.</span></em></a></p><p><span>\"The best thing about working here is that everyone's really supportive and you always get the opportunity to develop your qualifications. <strong>Lesley, Personal Assistant</strong>\"</span></p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"174\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/5xwbo5qn/complete-choose-east-sussex-cmyk-sticker.jpg\" width=\"174\"></p><p><br></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.</p><p>Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the <a href=\"https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/privacy/job-applicants\">privacy notice for job applicants.</a></p><p><strong>DBS</strong></p><p>This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to <a href=\"http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check...\">gov.uk disclosure and barring service</a> . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.</p><p><strong>Work Permits</strong></p><p> We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. </p><p>If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.</p><p><strong>Reasonable adjustments</strong></p><p>If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.</p><p>Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.</p><p><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong></p><p>East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.</p><h2>Company information</h2><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"100\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/lanmber4/disability-confident-logo.jpg\" width=\"207\">  <img alt=\"\" height=\"155\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/ydehsc5r/tfn_fosteringfriendlylogo_colour.jpg\" width=\"250\"></p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"150\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/3izakvvv/ers-gold-banner-2023.png\" width=\"475\"></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,183 - £25,584 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-20T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f76a3d48-57b0-4f0b-b3a0-7e5dc74ee5a4.png","score":2642.411,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"61b6c32b-30de-4367-962d-0a0ef961c801","title":"Communications Officer","employer":"Greater London Authority","department":"","location":"Central London","locationType":2,"description":"<p>The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) is a Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC), established by the Mayor of London to bring forward the regeneration of the Old Oak Opportunity area, spanning land in three London boroughs – Ealing, Brent and Hammersmith & Fulham.</p>\n<p>The Old Oak and Park Royal Opportunity Area is one of the most exciting and important regeneration opportunities in the UK – aiming to create an accessible, welcoming and well-connected urban district, centred around the new High Speed 2 station at Old Oak Common, with tens of thousands of new high-quality and affordable homes; good quality, well-paid jobs and shops; facilities, sustainable travel connections and public green space. </p>\n<h2><strong>Communications and Engagement</strong></h2>\n<p>The Communications and Engagement Directorate manages OPDC’s communications, marketing, external relations, community engagement and media relations functions.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Communications and Engagement sits at the centre of the organisation, bringing together several teams with organisation-wide remits and mutual collaboration opportunities. The work of the directorate’s teams includes delivering events and launches, designing and leading public affairs and marketing campaigns, providing data, evidence and analysis to inform the OPDC’s work, leading cross-organisational programmes, and making sure we plan for and can respond to emerging events.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>The Communications Officer will work as part of the Communications and Engagement team within OPDC, providing support in all matters relating to communications, including copywriting, digital, internal communications, public liaison, marketing, event organisation and media / stakeholder monitoring, as well as supporting the day-to-day function of the team through undertaking administrative tasks.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Principal accountabilities</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Principle accountabilities include but are not limited to:</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<ol>\n<li>Assist with the coordination and delivery of communications and marketing activity, using a range of channels and methods both traditional and online, including, but not exclusively: leaflet, poster and flyer creation and distribution, press releases, internal and external email campaigns and website maintenance.</li>\n<li>Work with the Digital Communications Manager to manage the corporation’s social media and online presence, promoting OPDC by creating and uploading engaging content, including working with designers, videographers, community members and internal teams to prepare posts, podcasts and videos.</li>\n<li>Work with the Communications & External Relations Manager to support and maintain the internal communications function, liaising with team members to compile internal newsletters, and helping to organise internal events, including lunch and learns, staff briefings and team socials.</li>\n<li>Carry out the work required to coordinate and complete the corporation’s FOI and Write On processes, as well as the Mayor’s correspondence that is allocated to OPDC, including allocating correspondence to the appropriate team members and providing responses to straightforward letters and emails, measuring OPDC’s response deadlines and monitoring these against the corporation’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).</li>\n<li>Monitor OPDC’s online and media presence, tracking engagement, followers and comments to help inform future Communications and Engagement campaigns and consultations.</li>\n<li>Act as a first point of contact for enquiries to the Communications and Engagement Team.</li>\n<li>Realise the benefits of London’s diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London’s communities.</li>\n<li>Realise the benefits of a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job, and participating in multi-disciplinary, cross- department and cross-organisational groups and project teams.</li>\n</ol>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Skills, knowledge and experience</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge of and experience in using a variety of media (including social media tools) to produce attractive and engaging communications.\n<ul>\n<li>   experience of writing and editing articles, internal publications, newsletters and press releases.</li>\n<li>   experience of writing for digital communications and providing advice and support to staff to who are writing their own content.</li>\n<li>   a proven track record of organising staff events and presentations and engaging and coordinating volunteers.</li>\n<li>   experience of providing training/skills sharing to users</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li>Evidence of using innovation and creativity and understanding of current communications best practice to disseminate information and engage people.</li>\n<li>Ability to use a range of standard and specific ICT systems, including:\n<ul>\n<li>    Mailchimp or similar CMS/email system(s)</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li>Competence in photography, filming and video editing would be desirable.</li>\n<li>Awareness of working in a political context.<br><br>Location: One West Point, 7 Portal Way, North Acton, London, W3 6RT</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Behaviour Competencies</strong></h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Communicating and Influencing</strong></p>\n<p>… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate and engage with us.</p>\n<p>Level 2 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Communicates openly and inclusively with internal and external stakeholders</li>\n<li>Clearly articulates the key points of an argument, both in verbal and written communication</li>\n<li>Persuades others, using evidence-based knowledge, modifying approach to deliver message effectively</li>\n<li>Challenges the views of others in an open and constructive way</li>\n<li>Presents a credible and positive image both internally and externally</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Stakeholder Focus</strong></p>\n<p>… is consulting with, listening to and understanding the needs of those our work impacts and using this knowledge to shape what we do and manage others’ expectations.</p>\n<p>Level 1 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Listens to understand requirements without making assumptions</li>\n<li>Demonstrates an enthusiastic and ‘can do attitude’ to all requests</li>\n<li>Provides timely, accurate and personalised responses</li>\n<li>Provides a polite and helpful first point of contact for stakeholders</li>\n<li>Learns from feedback to improve personal service to others</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Problem Solving</strong></p>\n<p>… is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative, workable and timely solutions.</p>\n<p>Level 1 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Breaks down work issues, seeking further information if necessary</li>\n<li>Provides workable solutions to solve immediate work problems</li>\n<li>Makes suggestions and implements improvements to personal work processes</li>\n<li>Actively supports new initiatives and tries different ways of doing things</li>\n<li>Learns from others’ experiences        </li>\n</ul>\n<p>           </p>\n<p><strong>Decision making</strong></p>\n<p>… is forming sound, evidence-based judgements, making choices, assessing risks to delivery, and taking accountability for results.</p>\n<p>Level 1 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Takes personal responsibility for own decisions</li>\n<li>Makes straightforward decisions to progress own work</li>\n<li>Asks others for input, recognising the benefit of more than one perspective</li>\n<li>Understands which decisions are within own area of responsibility and which to pass to others</li>\n<li>Understands the risks associated with decisions, informing others of these risks</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Planning and Organising</strong></p>\n<p>… is thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard.</p>\n<p>Level 1 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plans and prioritises own workload to meet agreed deadlines</li>\n<li>Advises colleagues or manager early of obstacles to work delivery</li>\n<li>Perseveres and follows work through to completion</li>\n<li>Checks for errors to ensure work is delivered to a high standard first time</li>\n<li>Effectively juggles priorities</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Responding to Pressure and Change</strong></p>\n<p>… is being flexible and adapting positively, to sustain performance when the situation changes, workload increases, tensions rise or priorities shift.</p>\n<p>Level 1 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stays calm in pressurised and demanding situations</li>\n<li>Responds flexibly to changing circumstances</li>\n<li>Recognises when unable to cope and asks others for help</li>\n<li>Demonstrates openness to changing work priorities and deadlines</li>\n<li>Maintains personal well-being and achieves a balance between work and home life</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>OPDC follows the GLA Competency Framework Guidelines. Further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: </strong><a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf\">GLA Competency Framework</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>\n<p>If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to date CV</li>\n<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>As part of OPDC’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. </strong></p>\n<h2><strong>If you have questions about the role</strong></h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Grace Kelly would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at Grace.Kelly@opdc.london.gov.uk</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the <a href=\"mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk\"><strong>glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</strong></a> who support the OPDC with recruitment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Assessment process</strong></h2>\n<p>Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The interview/assessment date is: <strong>W/C 26th May</strong>, <strong>held in person at OPDC’s offices.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Equity, diversity and inclusion</strong></h2>\n<p>London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.</p>\n<p>We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.</p>\n<p>We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. </p>\n<p>Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>\n<p>OPDC staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.</p>\n<p>In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme with the option to add to build up pension benefits with a separate provider alongside your LGPS pension via additional voluntary contributions.</p>\n<p><br>Learning and development</p>\n<p>At OPDC we are dedicated to empowering team members through ongoing learning opportunities and professional development initiatives. Our commitment to learning and development means that we will provide you with the resources and support to expand your skills and grow your career.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Additional Information</strong></h2>\n<p><strong>Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>More Support</strong></p>\n<p>If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact <a href=\"mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk\"><strong>glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</strong></a>.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,818","publishDate":"2025-04-11T10:21:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-02T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/be59394a-7002-454a-b1f6-af6b4ae596eb.png","score":2599.359,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a23ed1ec-71e2-43ef-ae41-1cf834727c2f","title":"Data Protection Support Officer","employer":"East Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Lewes","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"\" height=\"267\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/t4rhacha/job-ad-banner.png\" width=\"475\"></p>\n<p> </p>\n</div><h2>About the role</h2><p>Do you have a good understanding of data privacy regulations, respect for confidentiality and excellent interpersonal skills? Then this diverse and challenging role supporting the Data Protection Officer, who works across 3 organisations, may be for you.</p><p>As a Data Protection Support Officer you will be required to work on a range of tasks on a daily basis, including but not limited to:</p><ul>\n<li>Supporting Information Governance (IG) projects</li>\n<li>Managing IG incidents and undertaking casework investigation</li>\n<li>Monitoring and reporting on compliance</li>\n<li>Overseeing the delivery of IG training and creating content</li>\n<li>Co-ordinating meetings  and workshops</li>\n<li>Providing support to senior staff across 3 local authorities ensuring confidentiality and effectively organising activity to support the delivery of efficient services.</li>\n<li>Supporting the development of good data protection practices with privacy by design at the forefront of your knowledge.</li>\n</ul><p>You will be able to communicate clearly and concisely and manage busy workloads, often with conflicting priorities. You will remain professional under periods of pressure all whilst delivering quality work, often on tight timescales. A full list of the candidate criteria is available in the full job description.</p><p>We are looking for candidates who:</p><ul>\n<li>Are naturally curious.</li>\n<li>Are self-motivated.</li>\n<li>Enjoy problem solving.</li>\n<li>Good at communicating with others.</li>\n<li>Have a thirst for personal development.</li>\n<li>Like to keep up to date on latest developments in the world of Information Governance and Data Protection.</li>\n</ul><p><img src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/umtjbfx3/recruitment-ad-comms-jade-600x938.jpg\" alt=\"recruitment-ad-comms-jade-600x938.jpg\"></p><p>You will be well supported when it comes to training and development by a friendly and positive team who pride themselves on delivering a great service to the council.</p><p>Candidates will be required to attend occasional onsite meetings and must be able to travel independently around Surrey and Sussex.</p><p>We are offering hybrid working arrangements, primarily working from home but with the requirement to work with the team in our Lewes office at least once per month.</p><p>To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Please note; CV and cover letters will not be accepted for this role.</p><p>Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams on 13 and 14 May 2025.</p><p>Information governance and data protection are exciting fields to work in. If you want to develop in this field this role will give you exposure to a wide range of stakeholders and scenarios. In this role you will be playing a vital role in safeguarding people, data and systems.</p><p>We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/jobs/working-here\">benefits page</a>.</p><p>For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Sarah Turner, Data Protection Officer at <a href=\"mailto:khy.perryman@eastsussex.gov.uk\">sarah.turner@eastsussex.gov.uk</a> to request an MS teams call or phone call.</p><p><em>For work that makes a difference</em></p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"174\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/5xwbo5qn/complete-choose-east-sussex-cmyk-sticker.jpg\" width=\"174\"></p><h2>Additional information</h2><div>\n<p>This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to <a href=\"http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check\">http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check</a>. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.</p>\n<p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.</p>\n<p>Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.</p>\n<p>Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. </p>\n<p>If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.</p>\n<p>If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.</p>\n<p>Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.</p>\n</div><h2>Company information</h2><p>East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"100\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/lanmber4/disability-confident-logo.jpg\" width=\"207\">  <img alt=\"\" height=\"155\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/ydehsc5r/tfn_fosteringfriendlylogo_colour.jpg\" width=\"250\"></p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"150\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/3izakvvv/ers-gold-banner-2023.png\" width=\"475\"></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,252 - £37,667 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-20T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-04T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2aeb24f5-d1e0-4eeb-a65e-3566133a8556.png","score":2475.3943,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5f35685e-a422-46f3-9058-8c4881f01d9d","title":"Senior Licensing Officer","employer":"Rochford District Council","department":"","location":"Rochford, Essex","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Job Title: Senior Licensing Officer</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Location:</strong> Rochford District Council</p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:</strong> Part-Time (18.5 hours per week) - Permanent</p>\n<p><strong>Salary:</strong> Scale SO2 - £36,124 - £37,938 per annum pro-rata 18.5 hours -actual salary between £18,062 - £18,969</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date for accepting applications: 11th April 2025</strong>   </p>\n<p>(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)   </p>\n<p><strong>About Us:</strong> Rochford District Council are committed to providing excellent services to our community. 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We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; </span>Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated </span><span><span>One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><span><strong>About the Borough:</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>About the Team:</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>The number of Lambeth households in temporary accommodation has increased rapidly in recent years, as seen across London. We face a shared housing crisis and a limited supply of homes with which to help people. We know that living in temporary accommodation for extended periods of time can impact people deeply, from their health and wellbeing to their relationships, education and access to employment.  In addition, the quality and or suitability of their accommodation may further impact their well-being. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>We are required by law to ensure temporary accommodation is suitable having regard to client’s needs and continue to keep under review the suitability of their accommodation.  This role will be responsible for completing formal written suitability assessments of accommodation and offers of accommodation in a timely and effective way. </span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>About the Role:</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>You will work within a multi-disciplinary team.  This includes Temporary Accommodation Team Leader who will lead the team; Temporary Accommodation Complaints Officers who will assist in the investigation and response to complaints; Temporary Accommodation Inspection Officers, who will inspect accommodation in response to complaints and reviews; Temporary Accommodation Review Officers who will conduct formal Suitability Assessments. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>The successful candidate will be passionate, hard-working and motivated in the investigation and writing of suitability reviews. We especially welcome applications from people who have knowledge of homelessness and temporary accommodation and competency in investigating and writing suitability assessments, with high a level of attention to detail. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>You will be results-driven and will have the ability to work in a fast-paced, highly pressurised environment, to competing priorities, with a strong orientation to achieving targets and KPIs and achieving value for money.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>You will have excellent people skills, and an ability to see things from others’ perspectives. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>You will have excellent oral and written communication skills </span></span></p> <p><span><span>You will undertake your work within the legal framework of statutory homelessness and will ensure that the team is compliant with the council’s legal obligations. You will be responsible for the management, investigation and completions of suitability assessments.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>A key part of your role is to implement the Council’s legal duties to people living in temporary accommodation, requiring knowledge of the legal framework of statutory homelessness. This will include decision making which is in line with the law and the council’s duties to homeless clients. You will need to communicate decisions clearly and with care, providing detailed written decision letters that will stand up to challenge. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>The team will be based within the Housing Needs / Temporary Accommodation Service, and you will work alongside </span></span><span><span>other relevant teams as part of your role.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>In this section, provide a short and concise summary of the values, behaviours, and skills needed for success. 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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Officer to play a key role in the delivery of high quality development and shape attractive and varied townscapes and environments. You may be looking towards the next stage in your career or perhaps you have a good level of knowledge and understanding and a desire to further an Arboricultural career. Our Development Management team provide a high performing, dynamic and fast paced service that has been identified nationally as exceeding targets, we do this as a team with a customer focus.</p>\n<p>With experience in tree work or related experience preferably in a local authority you will have excellent knowledge, communication and negotiation skills; you will work well in a team environment and involved in both challenging and interesting projects across a very board range of rural and urban tree related issues.  You will be tenacious, conscientious, enthusiastic, adaptable and welcome a challenge. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience and knowledge in a positive planning team, who are focused, dedicated, supportive and friendly. </p>\n<p>The main role of the Tree Officer is to lead on all tree related work and applications under TPO legislation, assess trees for their suitability for TPOs and to support a large team of Planners to ensure all development strengthens the aim to create a high quality environment for all. The Tree Officer is essential to the delivery of the wider planning service and you will play a lead role in delivering and improving the tree service offered.</p>\n<p>These are exciting times, as proposals for a number of key sites are coming forward and we are nearing adoption of the new Local Plan.  The Council has a positive approach to change and development, is highly supportive and operates flexible working. Tunbridge Wells<strong> </strong>is<strong> </strong>a great place to live, do business and visit. The Council has a clear and powerful vision for the future set out in our <a href=\"https://tunbridgewells.gov.uk/council/strategies-plans-and-policies/building-a-better-borough\">Strategic</a> Plan which sets out the priorities for Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Additional benefits include hybrid working, 26 days annual leave (increasing to 29 after 5 years continuous Local Government service), plus additional days in December when the Council closes between Christmas and New Year. </li>\n<li>Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme.</li>\n<li>Options of car or cycle loans through salary sacrifice I</li>\n<li>Invaluable training opportunities for CPD and personal development and payment of professional fees. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>To find out more take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification below.  For an informal discussion about this post, you can contact Lucinda Roach, Development Manager on 01892 554455 or <a href=\"mailto:lucinda.roach@tunbridgewells.gov.uk\">lucinda.roach@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a> or Carlos Hone, Head of Planning on 01892 554458 or <a href=\"mailto:carlos.hone@tunbridgewells.gov.uk\">carlos.hone@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>To stay up to date with our latest vacancies and what it’s like to work here you can follow us on twitter @TWBC_Jobs and LinkedIn @TWellsCouncil</p>\n<p><strong>Advert closing date: 11 May 2025 </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: TBC</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,382","publishDate":"2025-04-11T15:10:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3143d69a-1086-4ebf-b453-c1877c54ee4b.jpg","score":2433.8394,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f589e074-85d5-45fd-9669-f8b2daad9058","title":"Homeownership Litigation Officer","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark, London","locationType":2,"description":"<h2>The role</h2>\n<p>Are you ready to take the lead in driving exceptional service and financial performance within a thriving London borough? Southwark Council is seeking experienced and passionate Homeownership Litigation Officers to join our dynamic Homeownership Services team. These roles offer the opportunity to support the community residents and make a real impact in one of London’s most vibrant areas.<br><br>Your role is not just important; it's transformative to our borough with many new developments taking place along the river Thames, residential estates at Elephant and Castle, at the former Surrey Docks at Canada Water, and through to Peckham and Camberwell.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A chance to shape homeownership litigation strategy in a high-impact role</li>\n<li>Managing a portfolio of complex County Court and Legal Tribunal cases related to homeownership disputes.</li>\n<li>Providing expert guidance on legal enforcement and income recovery strategies</li>\n<li>Representing Southwark Council in First-Tier Tribunal (FTT), Upper Tribunal, and County Court proceedings</li>\n<li>Advising internal teams and key stakeholders on service charge legislation and case law</li>\n<li>Preparing all necessary case documentation and ensuring witnesses are fully briefed</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>How will you make an impact?<br><br></strong>We need dynamic and experienced Homeownership Litigation Officers who are passionate about public service and driven to make a difference who will bring a blend of the following:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proven experience in litigation, leasehold management, or income recovery</li>\n<li>Expertise in service charge legislation and relevant case law</li>\n<li>Experience in preparing cases for Tribunal and County Court hearings</li>\n<li>Confident in providing high-level legal advice and driving successful case outcomes</li>\n<li>A proactive approach with a passion for justice and financial accountability</li>\n<li>Play a pivotal role in shaping services that directly affect residents’ lives.</li>\n<li>Strong legal mind with a focus on delivering results within tight deadlines.</li>\n<li>This role offers flexible home working blended with travel into our London Bridge HQ.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Additional salary details</h2>\n<p><strong>About Southwark Council</strong></p>\n<p>Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.</p>\n<p>At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals, and attend our universities.<br><br>Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice, and inequality) underpins all that we do.<br><br><strong>Benefits and more information.</strong></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a></p>\n<p>Salary Range: <strong>Salary: £44,430 - £51,663</strong></p>\n<h2>Recruitment timetable</h2>\n<p>Application Closing Date: <strong>11:59 PM on the 26<sup>th</sup> of May 2025</strong></p>\n<p>Interview Dates: <strong>W/C 2nd of June 2025</strong></p>\n<p>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 Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</p>\n<p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme</strong></p>\n<p>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:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>\n<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care.</li>\n<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. 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This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. <br><br>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.<br><br>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.<br><br>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.<br> <br> About the Service and Team : Children's Social Care at London Borough of Sutton are in the midst of a significant transformation driven by the growing demand for our services. Our focus is on implementing comprehensive changes to elevate the quality of care provided to children and families, while also fostering positive and supportive work environments for our staff. Through strategic recruitment of new leaders and experienced managers, we are infusing innovative ideas and driving meaningful changes throughout our service delivery. Our ultimate aim is to establish ourselves as a leading authority in children's social care, committed to delivering exceptional support that positively impacts the well-being of our community and provides an inclusive, diverse and stable workforce. <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> We are looking to recruit a dynamic and conscientious individual to join the Kinship Assessment Team and Family Home for Independent Living (Supported Lodging) Scheme as Team Manager - Children's Social Care. <br><br> Key elements of the role are:<ul>\n<li> Effective team management and oversight </li>\n<li> Delivery of high quality, reflective supervision </li>\n<li> Compliance and Quality assurance </li>\n<li> Performance Management </li>\n<li> Effective management and delivery of change </li>\n</ul>As a Team Manager reporting to the Service Manager, you will lead the Kinship Team and Supported Lodging Service, ensuring effective service delivery within timelines and budget. You will model best practices, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and guide your team through complex procedural matters while supporting their professional development. You will manage a dedicated group of at least four social workers, delivering high-quality support to kinship and Special Guardians. Your team will assess connected persons during care proceedings and provide ongoing assistance to approved carers. We value each staff member and promote leadership and exemplary practice. <br><br> You will assist the Service Manager in fostering a learning culture through supervision, mentoring, and sharing knowledge. Working within relevant frameworks, you will help reduce the need for services and promote independence. This fast-paced role requires collaboration with stakeholders, including social workers, Youth Offending Teams, and independent providers, to address the needs of vulnerable children and young people <br><br> Additionally, you will oversee the Sutton Supported Lodging Scheme (Family Homes for Independent Living), designed to provide a family environment for young people aged 16 and over who require extra support to reach their potential. You will lead staff, ensure young people's needs are met, manage budgets, and maintain a safe environment while liaising with external agencies. <br><br> For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Geeta Rath, Service Lead - geeta.rath@sutton.gov.uk or <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@sutton.gov.uk\">recruitment@sutton.gov.uk</a> <br><br> The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge and experience in managing a team, along with a solid understanding of legislation pertaining to children looked after and care leavers. Strong leadership and management skills are essential, as is the ability to motivate and support your team effectively. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are vital for building relationships with stakeholders. Additionally, you should be capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines while working under pressure. A commitment to early intervention and prevention is also crucial for success in this role <br><br> We expect all suitable candidates to demonstrate the following competences:.<ul>\n<li> Having a social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England </li>\n<li> A minimum of 3 years post qualification and management experience, demonstrating the development of an advanced level of knowledge </li>\n<li> Experience and skill in leading multi-agency planning groups involving stakeholders, partners, parents, carers & colleagues e.g placement stability meetings, placement consultation/planning meetings </li>\n<li> Experience of management within children's social care services with specific knowledge and interest in Special Guardianship and Connected Persons </li>\n<li> Experience of working with and managing support lodging. </li>\n<li> Excellent written, verbal, communication and analytical skills as well as an ability to build relationships with practitioners, families and partners. </li>\n</ul>Our Offer to You : <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : <br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.<br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br> <br> Additional Information : <br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.<br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47,532 - £55,620 (£57,663 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-04-16T03:12:16.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-06T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/928f0c0d-c67f-42f8-ab87-77590108024f.png","score":2400.6443,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c4cd1ecc-3076-4b2f-a843-a39090949e14","title":"Business Administrator - Beeching Park Day Service","employer":"East Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Bexhill-on-Sea","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"\" height=\"267\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/t4rhacha/job-ad-banner.png\" width=\"475\"></p>\n<p> </p>\n</div><h2>About the role</h2><p><span>Are you looking to make a difference? </span></p><p><span>If you are seeking a varied and interesting administrative role within Adult Social Care with a focus on excellent customer service, this could be for you.</span></p><p><span>We have a part-time permanent Business Administrator vacancy within the Adult Social Care Learning Disabilities Day Service Team.</span></p><p><span>We are looking to appoint a dynamic administrator who will provide support primarily to the Service Manager, staff and clients within the day service. </span></p><p><span>Within our friendly and supportive day service environment, we support clients with a learning disability to achieve their goals and aspirations.</span></p><p><span>We can support you to learn the necessary skills as you will receive excellent training opportunities, support and mentoring in your role.</span></p><p><span>We are looking for candidates with:</span></p><ul>\n<li>The ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of people.</li>\n<li>Ability to manage a reception area and remain calm in a busy working environment.</li>\n<li>Strong IT skills particularly in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams and MS Outlook.</li>\n<li>Ability to multi-task and prioritise work according to the requests being received.</li>\n<li>Ability to work as part of a team to support with administration tasks and the management of the office.</li>\n<li>The ability to follow instructions as well as using your own initiative to escalate information as appropriate.</li>\n</ul><p><img src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/3hli1nwp/steve-ad-1080x1690.jpg\" alt=\"steve-ad-1080x1690.jpg\"></p><p><span>To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the attached job description and person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.</span></p><p>Interviews will take place in person and will include a short typing test. Interviews expected to be held week commencing 12th or 19th May.</p><p><span>The services we deliver to adults with a learning disability relies on the crucial support from our administrators and these roles will be essential in continuing to deliver high quality services and ultimately to support adults with a learning disability to live their best life.</span></p><p><span>We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/jobs/working-here/benefits?_ga=2.56678307.863051221.1744618551-1494499673.1741174621\">benefits page.</a></span></p><p><span>For an informal discussion, please contact Sue Atkins, Business Support Manager, at </span><span><a href=\"mailto:Sue.atkins@eastsussex.gov.uk\">Sue.atkins@eastsussex.gov.uk</a></span></p><p><span><em>#Ask me if this can be an apprenticeship</em></span></p><p><span><em>Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in </em></span><a href=\"https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/jobs/apprenticeships\"><em><span>apprenticeship training.</span></em></a></p><p><span>\"I've worked with the council for over 10 years, and I stay here because I find it really rewarding. I know that I'm making a difference. <strong>Joe, Information Analyst</strong></span></p><p><span>For work that makes a difference</span></p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"174\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/5xwbo5qn/complete-choose-east-sussex-cmyk-sticker.jpg\" width=\"174\"></p><p>Interviews will take place in person and will include a short typing test. Interview expected to be held week commencing 12th or 19th May.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.</p><p>Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the <a href=\"https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/privacy/job-applicants\">privacy notice for job applicants.</a></p><p><strong>DBS</strong></p><p>This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to <a href=\"http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check...\">gov.uk disclosure and barring service</a> . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.</p><p><strong>Work Permits</strong></p><p> We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. </p><p>If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.</p><p><strong>Reasonable adjustments</strong></p><p>If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.</p><p>Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.</p><p><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong></p><p>East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.</p><h2>Company information</h2><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"100\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/lanmber4/disability-confident-logo.jpg\" width=\"207\">  <img alt=\"\" height=\"155\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/ydehsc5r/tfn_fosteringfriendlylogo_colour.jpg\" width=\"250\"></p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"150\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/3izakvvv/ers-gold-banner-2023.png\" width=\"475\"></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,183 - £25,584 per annum pro rata","publishDate":"2025-04-20T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8959807b-37b2-4f41-aed2-93333931300c.png","score":2400.243,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1749951e-f9b7-4e3a-a683-d42bbac10b84","title":"Arboricultural Officer","employer":"Folkestone & Hythe District Council","department":"","location":"Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QY / Hybrid","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an ambitious development agenda and seeking an Aboricultural Officer to work in our Development Management team to help ensure that important trees are suitably protected and accommodated within developments.</p>\n<p>Ranked in the Sunday Times as one of the best places to live in the UK, and in Lonely Planet as one of the best places to visit in the world, Folkestone & Hythe is a dynamic and innovative place to live, work and visit.</p>\n<p>Based in our offices in the heart of Folkestone, you’ll have easy access to transport links including HS1, Folkestone’s regenerated town centre, the seafront and old town creative quarter, and our extraordinary and vibrant landscapes and communities. </p>\n<p>Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we have a real focus on supporting career development, wellbeing and family friendly initiatives, and a hybrid agile working culture that enables flexible and remote/home working. You can also expect an excellent benefits package that includes corporate memberships, discount and salary sacrifice schemes, reimbursement of professional membership fees, up to 31 days holiday and Christmas closure, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and much, much more. There has never been a better time to make the move to Folkestone & Hythe.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About You </strong></p>\n<p>Our District has a varied geography and a substantial number of protected trees. You will take a lead role in all tree related matters, including assessing trees for protection, processing applications and appeals, and providing related specialist advice and guidance to planning officers, enforcement teams, the public, and Councillors. 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Seeking candidates with strong organizational skills for a Democratic Services Officer position supporting effective Council operations, offering training if needed.

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