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You will be part of a dynamic team that work hard to develop and commission a range of high quality, diverse and responsive care and support services to meet local need for our adult population. We are looking for someone with experience in either social care or commissioning to join our team. As Commissioning Officer you will support commissioning to implement commissioning strategies, contribute to the needs analysis, market testing, and review of all adult social care commissioned services. In return you will receive support and recognition for your contribution to improving the lives and wellbeing of residents in West Northants.\n\nFor further queries, please contact Susan Freeman, Commissioning Quality and Outcome Manager - Susan.Freeman@westnorthants.gov.uk\nOur benefits We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\nGenerous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\nCycle to Work scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\nLocal Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>Car Lease scheme</li>\n\t<li>\nPayment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\nOngoing training and development opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\nA variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\nOur West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\nMaking a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\nWhat will you be doing? You will be working alongside commissioners to engage with providers, people who access support and other local stakeholders to assess needs, review current services and continue to support development of the market to meet current and future need. With the support of the Commissioning Managers, you will be asked to lead projects requiring you to build relationships with other partners/organisations to ensure delivery of the actions and outcomes required. You will liaise both internally and externally to continually review and further develop provider services. A significant part of your role will be benchmarking with other local authorities and data analysis. Part of your role will also require you to develop team processes and protocols to ensure the team continues to run smoothly. \n\n<div>\n<hr width=\"746\">\n</div>\nAbout you You will be educated to degree level or be able to demonstrate experience of working at that level in social care or commissioning. There is a need to have strong communication skills enabling you to engage with people who access support services as well as interacting across all partner organisations. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead projects and have delivered successful outcomes. Being able to organise and prioritise your own workload and meet deadlines within a pressured environment is essential. Most importantly you will have a passion for monitoring and delivering high quality services to support people to live their best lives possible. \n\n<div>\n<hr width=\"746\">\n</div>\nAbout us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.\n\nOur vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. \n\nHear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU \n\nWe are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner\n\nThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>.\n\n \n\nIf you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.\n\nWest Northants Council, where careers thrive.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,234 - £40,778","publishDate":"2024-09-26T20:19:56.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-17T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5370dde6-035b-40bc-bf98-45b9fb9056c3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3e5b1b34-6ee5-4fc4-a66c-067b8a3c59c6","title":"Public Health Administrator","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"WNC One Angel Square, Angel street, Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"An excellent opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join the WNC Public Health Team as a full-time administrator. A varied and interesting role, the successful candidate will be part of an extensive and friendly team committed to improving health outcomes for local people through a variety of services, education and support. As part of this strategy, our administrators provide an important service, helping to deliver and support business requirements across the Public Health team. \nOur benefits We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\nGenerous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\nCycle to Work scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\nLocal Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>Car Lease scheme</li>\n\t<li>\nPayment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\nOngoing training and development opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\nA variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\nOur West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\nMaking a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\nWhat will you be doing? The main responsibilities of this role will be to support the senior management team with diary management; minuting and managing meetings; accurate updating and input of information, data and records, and general administrative tasks. In addition, you will also be responsible for the monitoring of team inboxes and will be instrumental in helping develop and maintain administrative systems, guidance documents and document records. This is an exceptionally varied role which is continuously changing and would suit someone that is adaptable and willing to learn new skills.\nAbout you The ideal candidate will be flexible, highly motivated and have the ability to work independently and can use their own initiative. They will be proficient and accurate in the use of Excel to update and input information, records and data. The role will suit someone who is not daunted by a fast paced and busy working environment and who has an eye for detail. The successful candidate will have a 'can-do' attitude and be an excellent and reliable team player with exceptional communication skills.\n\nFor further information or an informal chat, please contact Bonita Wallace via email: Bonita.Wallace@westnorthants.gov.uk\n\nInterviews are expected to take place in the week commencing 14th Oct 2024.\nAbout us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.\n\nOur vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. \n\nHear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU \n\nWe are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner\n\nThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>.\n\n \n\nIf you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.\n\nWest Northants Council, where careers thrive.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,258 - £27,103","publishDate":"2024-09-26T15:13:31.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-08T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/55e5d0c8-db7c-45da-8df5-2175a2cd3b43.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"36d0c053-c0d4-4c14-a8a5-5329a8065823","title":"Housing Enforcement Officer","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"Having completed the restructure of Private Sector Housing and now operating as one team, West Northamptonshire Council is currently seeking to appoint a Housing Enforcement Officer to join its successful Private Sector Housing Team. Whilst the posts are aligned to either Enforcement and Regulation Teams, but the successful Officers will have the opportunity to experience both.\n\nThe Team have been turning heads and getting results in ensuring that the Private Rented Sector is providing safe and sustainable accommodation, unsafe and unlicensed properties are brought back into compliance, and that those who seek to benefit from criminal, rogue and irresponsible behaviours are dealt with in line with the Council’s enforcement regime.\nOur benefits We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\nGenerous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\nCycle to Work scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\nLocal Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>Car Lease scheme</li>\n\t<li>\nPayment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\nOngoing training and development opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\nA variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\nOur West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\nMaking a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\nWhat will you be doing? Working across the Private Sector housing functions, you will undertake inspections of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) using the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) to identify disrepair, other non-compliance with local and statutory requirements and breaches of management standards. Where necessary, you will take action to ensure compliance, which will include preparation of statutory notices, orders and demands in accordance with prescribed forms and procedures. Great communication skills are key, as you will be working with several key partners, including the Police, Fire and Rescue, Immigration, HMRC and others, to ensure residents are safeguarded and afforded safe accommodation. You will also have great attention to detail which will aid your preparation of paperwork for civil penalty offences and legal statements to represent the Council in First Tier Tribunal-Property Chamber (Residential Property) appeals.\n\nThis role offers hybrid-working, 2 days working from home and 3 days out across West Northants, carrying out inspections. For this reason, a UK driving license and access to a vehicle are essential.\nAbout you To be successful in the role you will already hold,\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>A degree in Environmental Health or related subject, or be able to demonstrate significant experience in Private Sector Housing regulation;</li>\n\t<li>Certificate of competency in application of the HHSRS regime.</li>\n\t<li>Knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), and the local authorities regulatory and enforcement powers in relation to HMOs and private sector housing conditions.</li>\n\t<li>Significant experience in applying the Housing Act 2004, including preparing enforcement cases through to First Tier Tribunal or Magistrates Court.</li>\n</ul>\n\nIn addition, you will have\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Confidence and passion to succeed in ensuring that our residents have safe and sustainable accommodation across the private rented sector </li>\n</ul>\n\nFor further information or to discuss the role, please contact Chris Stopford, Head of Private Sector Housing (mobile 07585 120349, or email to <a href=\"mailto:chris.stopford@westnorthants.gov.uk\">chris.stopford@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>).\nAbout us \n\nAt West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.\n\nOur vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. \n\nHear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU \n\nWe are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner\n\nThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>.\n\n \n\nIf you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.\n\nWest Northants Council, where careers thrive.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41816 - £45175","publishDate":"2024-09-24T15:59:33.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-21T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/122582e4-fa9d-440e-96dd-7390c6510ca3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f062ec7d-46d8-40a5-ba6a-f87f13fad3d5","title":"Office Support (Adult Social Care)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"Our team works with a wide range of individuals including vulnerable adults, the elderly, people with physical, sensor or cognitive impairments and people with mental health needs. We are the first point of contact for those in our communities (our customers).\n\nWe are passionate about working with people to promote independence and dedicated to making a difference in the community.\n\nThe key point to the role is to provide accurate records and delivering essential administrative support, to ensure communication is up to date and delivered to our Adult Social Care Community teams in relation to each customer.\nOur benefits We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\nGenerous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\nCycle to Work scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\nLocal Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>Car Lease scheme</li>\n\t<li>\nPayment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\nOngoing training and development opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\nA variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\nOur West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\nMaking a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\nWhat will you be doing? Managing all communication correspondence, such as being the first point of contact via telephone, whilst assisting support in meetings, processing purchase orders, and anything else that is required.\n\nMaintaining accurate records, providing administrative support, and facilitating communication.\n\nThe main duties of the role are answering the phone (receiving calls from vulnerable members of the community), entering data on our Adult Social Care database, maintaining spreadsheets and taking accurate minutes of meetings.\n\nSupport will be given on all aspects of the role from team members and managers.\n\nMaintaining accurate records, providing administrative support, and facilitating communication.\n\n37 hours per week, based at One Angel Square, NN1\n\n \nAbout you We are passionate in making a meaningful impact, are you?\n\nWe would love it if you can exhibit strong organizational abilities and a proactive approach to tasks, capable of working autonomously in a busy, fast paced setting.\n\nBeing confident and empathetic on the telephone as this is a large part of the role, thus experience of working within a telephone customer fast paced environment is essential.\n\nAs we provide Care plans/Case notes attention to detail in producing clear, concise and accurate records is key. The ideal applicant will have taken minutes or written Case/Care notes previously. \n\nIf you have knowledge of either Hybrid Mail, Eclipse or Care Motive this would be beneficial. \n\nA friendly and reliable demeanour is key, contributing to a positive working atmosphere, given the nature of all the soon to be familiar faces you may greet to meet. If you're ready to bring these qualities to our team and make a difference, we encourage you to apply.\n\nPlease note: There is no option to offer sponsorship or transfer of. You must have Right to work in the UK. \n\nApply now! \nWe may close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for the role.\nAbout us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.\n\nOur vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. \n\nHear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU \n\nWe are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner\n\nThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>.\n\n \n\nIf you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.\n\nWest Northants Council, where careers thrive.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,258","publishDate":"2024-09-23T15:25:51.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-25T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d795eb94-ee47-405e-b461-7391186f5969.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"187896b0-8ba8-40d1-905d-1cd65b47375f","title":"Strategic PFI Contracts Manager","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton - One Angel Square","locationType":3,"description":"West Northamptonshire Council is looking for a contracts or assets manager with experience of managing PFI projects. You will be responsible for managing one of the largest education PFI contracts in the country including forty three schools and another large all through school. Both projects are based in Northampton.\n\nThe Individual will provide strategic estates management advice and direction to the Council’s schools directorate in developing a range of key strategies and delivery plans collaborating closely with a wide range of stakeholders.\n\nThey will ensure the successful commercial and performance delivery of adult care and schools PFI contracts with an overall value of over a billion pound. To ensure that there is robust governance of the contracts ensuring compliance and engagement of key stakeholders.\n\nEmployees can look forward to working as part of an inviting and friendly team working together to ensure the contractors perform well. \nOur benefits We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\nGenerous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\nCycle to Work scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\nLocal Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>Car Lease scheme</li>\n\t<li>\nPayment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\nOngoing training and development opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\nA variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\nOur West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\nMaking a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\nWhat will you be doing? The manager will lead a team of finance support, contract administration, contract performance and surveying staff to provide good governance and challenge to PFI contractors. Engagement with customers will be critical to ensuring that the services being provided enable schools to operate safely, securely and that the curriculum is delivered.\n\nYou will have regular engagement with contractors to ensure that services are being delivered as required. There will be occasions when you need to represent the Council at key national and local forums regarding the contracts. \nAbout you Individuals will have a clear understanding and experience of the complex PFI commercial contracts and have the same objectives of ensure that the contracts provide best value to its customers and the taxpayers of West Northamptonshire. There are exciting but challenging times ahead with one contract coming to the end of its expiry and another not too late after.\n\nIndividuals will have degree level qualification equivalenting either building surveying, construction project management, contract management or management supported by experience working with PFI projects.\nAbout us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.\n\nOur vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. \n\nHear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU \n\nWe are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner\n\nThe following film was created by our DEI staff network group - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>.\n\nIf you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.\n\nWest Northants Council, where careers thrive.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52,194 - £55,943","publishDate":"2024-09-20T11:07:21.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-20T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d053d65e-b814-4364-98a4-589f98576ea3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"eaff7673-2cf7-41f5-a2ca-7769c12e6927","title":"Construction Team Manager","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"West Northamptonshire Council is a new large unitary council serving nearly half a million people, in settlements ranging from the historic town of Northampton (230,000) to the smallest hamlets, across 1,400km2 of attractive countryside. We have an ambitious transformation programme, providing services and assets to meet the needs of our communities in sustainable ways. \n\nWe need a talented and ambitious individual who can lead the Council’s building construction activity, delivering a wide range of projects safely, sustainable, and efficiently. The pipeline of projects is large and wide ranging including new schools, relocatable temporary accommodation, provision of children’s homes, office optimisation, renewable energy, leisure facilities, and more. Current projects range from around £100k up to £25 million in value. Additionally, you would be providing technical support to wider corporate responsibilities and projects, such as one of the largest school PFIs, economic development, and the built environment. \n\nWe are seeking a construction professional who is a good leader and manager, someone who has experience of managing multiple projects that range in their value and complexity, with a keen eye for detail, understanding of commercial issues, and most importantly someone that can help enable service transformation across the Council and within the team. Ideally you will also be someone who can bring expertise in quality design to the team as we seek to build up our in-house technical expertise. \n\nThe new Manager will be a key part of the management of Works service and Assets & Environment team, within the Place, Economy & Environment Directorate. You will work across the Council and with partners to secure the optimal outcomes for our people. You should expect to be well known to senior Members and Directors, and key external partners. \nOur benefits We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\nGenerous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\nCycle to Work scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\nLocal Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>Car Lease scheme</li>\n\t<li>\nPayment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\nOngoing training and development opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\nA variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\nOur West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\nMaking a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\nWhat will you be doing? To be the Council’s professional lead for building construction. Leading, developing, and managing a multi-disciplinary design and construction delivery team on varied projects across a range of sectors within agreed project time, cost, quality, and safety, enabling services to efficiently meet their obligations. Championing good design across the Council’s build programme.\n\nBe responsible for the successful delivery of key strategic Council priority programmes and projects. Develop, plan, implement and review strategies, processes and policies that enable delivery of corporate objectives. Robustly manage project and programme performance, reporting to Members, the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and external partners such as the Department for Education (DfE). Identify programme delivery risks and implement mitigations to ensure successful delivery. \nAbout you We are seeking a construction professional who is a good leader and manager, someone who has experience of managing multiple projects that range in their value and complexity, with a keen eye for detail, understanding of commercial issues, and most importantly someone that can help enable service transformation across the Council and within the team. Ideally you will also be someone who can bring expertise in quality design to the team as we seek to build up our in-house technical expertise. \nAbout us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.\n\nOur vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. \n\nHear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU \n\nWe are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner\n\nThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>.\n\n \n\nIf you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.\n\nWest Northants Council, where careers thrive.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£63,510 - £69,613","publishDate":"2024-09-20T10:32:25.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-20T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8ed98fc1-2a71-4f21-9b4d-d7fe59681fb5.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"13a8f39d-2bbe-4a76-b8ab-ec531a27826f","title":"Housing Allocations Officer","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"This is an exciting time to join our Housing Solutions service at West Northants Council! We have recently introduced a new team structure, as well as a new Housing Allocations Scheme which came into place in April this year, meaning you can play an integral role in shaping and embedding processes, with plenty of opportunity to learn and progress.\n\nThis is offered on a 12 Month fixed-term contract.\nOur benefits We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\nGenerous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\nCycle to Work scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\nLocal Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>Car Lease scheme</li>\n\t<li>\nPayment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\nOngoing training and development opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\nA variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\nOur West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\nMaking a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\nWhat will you be doing? Working in a team of 8, you will be delivering an efficient housing allocation service using the Open Housing system, making sure the Council’s housing register is administered in accordance with the Council’s Housing Allocation Scheme, service procedures, and national legislation and guidance. You will assess and prioritise new applications to the housing register, support customers placing bids on properties, and shortlisting bids. You will also be providing comprehensive housing advice and information to households in housing need, ensuring that households are supported with appropriate interventions, so excellent communication skills are a must!\nAbout you You don’t need experience across all aspects of the job as that will form part of your development journey, but you will need experience of working within housing and conducting complex investigations and enquires in order to assess applications for assistance under housing legislation, as this is central to the role.\n\nYou’ll need to have a solutions driven and adaptable approach to working, thrive in a busy environment with a positive approach to challenges!\n\nYou will have previous experience providing excellent advice and assistance to a wide range of people who may have complex and challenging behaviour, and you will have worked collaboratively with other organisations to meet these complex needs. You will be able to smoothly manage the Allocations processes whilst being able use your own initiative to 'think outside of the box’. Please note, this role is based in Northampton but will require occasional travel within West Northants.\nAbout us \n\nAt West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.\n\nOur vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. \n\nHear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU \n\nWe are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner\n\nThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>.\n\n \n\nIf you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.\n\nWest Northants Council, where careers thrive.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,369 - £36,163","publishDate":"2024-09-18T15:00:41.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-13T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c36f741e-4ef4-4453-867f-61935494070d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ba7e7e6d-dee1-4138-9036-b2b336c146ea","title":"Software Engineering Starter Role","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"We want it all - a curious, analytical and creative software engineering assistant with ambition and innovative ideas, and the energy and drive to turn ideas into reality! \n\nWe're looking for an exceptional human to join our digital team to learn the skills and put them into practise, designing, developing and maintaining websites, mobile apps & AI. You'll join us on our journey as we create better end-to-end services for our councils and residents. \n\nYou’ll be learning the full stack of digital technologies and processes needed to run a local authority. That means using the latest technologies, Generative AI, Machine Learning, iOS and Android mobile apps, websites, automations and integrations. You’ll be learning to code, as well as how to leverage low code tools to develop systems and applications. You’ll be helping us design, develop and maintain our digital products. \n\nOur technology is key to our service, customer and partners, and we want to push the limits on self-service, innovation, automation, integration, and reusable functionality across multiple digital channels; while maintaining a strong focus on user need. \n\nIs this you? If so, we’d like to hear from you. \nOur benefits We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\nGenerous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\nCycle to Work scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\nLocal Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>Car Lease scheme</li>\n\t<li>\nPayment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\nOngoing training and development opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\nA variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\nOur West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\nMaking a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\nWhat will you be doing? <ul>\n\t<li>\n\tYou’ll be learning all the time. Code, Low Code, DevOps, we do it all. \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tYou’ll be spending some weeks working on developing our new systems \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tYou’ll be spending other weeks maintaining our current systems \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tYou’ll be working in a team of fellow techies and non-techies to support you. \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tYou’ll be thinking, doing and challenging, so that we can do our best work as a team. \n\t</li>\n</ul>\nAbout you <ul>\n\t<li>\n\tNatural openness, curiosity and optimism (a bit of bravery probably wouldn’t hurt either) \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tTechnical depth and flair (and the ability to articulate its impact to non-technical people) \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tA team-driven approach to delivery \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tA responsive and adaptable attitude \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tA passion for making a positive impact for individuals and services \n\t</li>\n</ul>\nAbout us \n\nAt West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.\n\nOur vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. \n\nHear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU \n\nWe are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner\n\nThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>.\n\n \n\nIf you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.\n\nWest Northants Council, where careers thrive.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,258 if fully qualified or £18,380 starting salary if opting into our software engineering apprenticeship (moving to 21k after year one, 23.6k after year two, and the full salary after qualifying.","publishDate":"2024-09-17T16:03:16.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-09-27T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/65e84c0a-45c3-4270-b265-4381e0a7acf8.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c19823fc-7651-468d-a5e3-cfeb05757187","title":"Financial Inclusion Lead","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated Financial Inclusion Lead to join our Revenues and Benefits team at West Northants Council. Working collaboratively with our Debt and Money Advice service, this role offers an exciting opportunity to support residents reducing debt and improving their financial resilience. You’ll be working with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of services that make a real difference to people's lives.\nOur benefits We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\nGenerous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\nCycle to Work scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\nLocal Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>Car Lease scheme</li>\n\t<li>\nPayment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\nOngoing training and development opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\nA variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\nOur West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\nMaking a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\nWhat will you be doing? In this exciting role, you’ll take the lead in driving forward our Financial Inclusion Strategy, making a real impact by helping to reduce debt, tackle homelessness, and promote employment and training opportunities. You’ll identify innovative ways to secure hardship payments, coordinate vital government grants, and work closely with partners to ensure the service is visible and accessible to residents and key stakeholders. \n\nAs a leader, you'll inspire and support your team to deliver exceptional services, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices. You'll also have the chance to lead forward-thinking projects aimed at maximising income for our residents, while contributing to key Council strategies and representing us at external meetings. Every day, you'll be making a difference!\nAbout you We are seeking someone with proven leadership experience in a financial inclusion or similar role, who is passionate about reducing poverty and supporting communities. You will have a strong understanding of debt advice services, and the ability to implement strategies that have a real impact. You should be skilled at building relationships across sectors and working collaboratively with partners.\n\nKey qualities include:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Excellent communication and leadership skills.</li>\n\t<li>Experience in managing and supporting teams to achieve performance goals.</li>\n\t<li>Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices in financial inclusion and debt management.</li>\n\t<li>Analytical, problem-solving mindset with the ability to deliver innovative solutions.</li>\n\t<li>Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion and challenging discriminatory practices.</li>\n</ul>\nAbout us \n\nAt West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.\n\nOur vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. \n\nHear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU \n\nWe are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner\n\nThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>.\n\n \n\nIf you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.\n\nWest Northants Council, where careers thrive.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41816 - £45175","publishDate":"2024-09-17T14:21:15.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-17T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1328015b-a36c-4ef8-8826-c3c3430ddde3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d1124ece-9819-4b41-8575-621eb2c3a8af","title":"Private Sector Access Officer","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"One Angel Square","locationType":3,"description":"This is an exciting time to join our Housing Solutions service! Following the creation of West Northants Council in 2021, we are on a journey of shaping what the new Housing Solutions service looks like. West Northants is a great place to work, with a focus on career development, wellbeing, flexibility and support.\n\nThis is an opportunity for you to take the next step on your career journey in a supportive environment.\n\nIf you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Toby Wallace on 07775 552787 / toby.wallace@westnorthants.gov.uk\nOur benefits We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\nGenerous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\nCycle to Work scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\nLocal Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>Car Lease scheme</li>\n\t<li>\nPayment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\nOngoing training and development opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\nA variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\nOur West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\nMaking a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\nWhat will you be doing? Working alongside our colleagues in the Private Rented Access Team, you’ll build effective relationships with private landlords and letting agents to develop and maintain the private sector leasing scheme, and create opportunities for customers who are homeless or threatened with homelessness to secure accommodation in the private rented sector market.\n\nYou will develop and administer key initiatives to maximise the use of the private rented sector, including the landlord incentive scheme and the homelessness prevention fund.\nAbout you You don’t need experience across all aspects of the job as that will form part of your development journey, but you will need experience of managing temporary accommodation, supported housing or rented housing and knowledge of private rented sector legislation, policy and practice, as this is central to the role. We would be particularly interested in hearing from you if you have training or experience in the application of the Decent Homes Standard or the Housing Health and Safety Rating System. \n\nYou’ll need to have a solutions driven and adaptable approach to working and thrive in a busy environment with a positive approach to challenges! \n\nYou will have previous experience of using your excellent communication skills to negotiate and communicate with a wide range of people, including customers, colleagues, landlords, letting agents and other partnership agencies. You will be able to smoothly manage the private rented sector processes whilst being able use your own initiative to 'think outside of the box’. You will have a drive and commitment to meet targets and achieve positive outcomes for customers.\nAbout us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.\n\nOur vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. \n\nHear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU \n\nWe are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner\n\nThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>.\n\n \n\nIf you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.\n\nWest Northants Council, where careers thrive.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,560 - £32,212","publishDate":"2024-09-16T14:28:37.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-06T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e1607ddb-8699-4975-b7d0-2081562c08cb.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d49d4967-0ae4-496c-9080-08d563bbd9fc","title":"Part time, Business Support Officer, Office (Adult Social Care) -Daventry","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Abbey Centre, Daventry, Northamptonshire","locationType":3,"description":"Our team works with a wide range of individuals including vulnerable adults, the elderly, people with physical, sensor or cognitive impairments and people with mental health needs. We are the first point of contact for those in our communities (our customers).\n\nWe are passionate about working with people to promote independence and dedicated to making a difference in the community.\n\nThe key point to the role is to provide accurate records and delivering essential administrative support, to ensure communication is up to date and delivered to our Adult Social Care Community teams in relation to each customer.\nOur benefits We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\nGenerous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\nCycle to Work scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\nLocal Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>Car Lease scheme</li>\n\t<li>\nPayment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\nOngoing training and development opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\nA variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\nOur West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\nMaking a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\nWhat will you be doing? Managing all communication correspondence, such as being the first point of contact via telephone, whilst assisting support in meetings, processing purchase orders, and anything else that is required.\n\nMaintaining accurate records, providing administrative support, and facilitating communication.\n\nThe main duties of the role are answering the phone (receiving calls from vulnerable members of the community), entering data on our Adult Social Care database, maintaining spreadsheets and taking accurate minutes of meetings.\n\nSupport will be given on all aspects of the role from team members and managers.\n\nMaintaining accurate records, providing administrative support, and facilitating communication.\n\nOffice based at NN11. \n\nMonday 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 9am - 5pm and Wednesday 9am - 12.30pm\n\n** Please note these are fixed times and must be covered**\nAbout you We are passionate in making a meaningful impact, are you?\n\nWe would love it if you can exhibit strong organizational abilities and a proactive approach to tasks, capable of working autonomously in a busy, fast paced setting.\n\nBeing confident and empathetic on the telephone as this is a large part of the role, thus experience of working within a telephone customer fast paced environment is essential.\n\nAs we provide Care plans/Case notes attention to detail in producing clear, concise and accurate records is key. The ideal applicant will have taken minutes or written Case/Care notes previously. \n\nIf you have knowledge of either Hybrid Mail, Eclipse or Care Motive this would be beneficial. At minimum we require basic of Word, Excel with Case/Care note/minute taking. \n\nA friendly and reliable demeanour is key, contributing to a positive working atmosphere, given the nature of all the soon to be familiar faces you may greet to meet. If you're ready to bring these qualities to our team and make a difference, we encourage you to apply.\n\nPlease note: There is no option to offer sponsorship or transfer of. You must have Right to work in the UK. \n\nWe may close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for the role.\nAbout us The role is based within the Rural North & West Community Team, based at the Abbey Centre, Daventry NN11 4XG\n\nAt West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.\n\nOur vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. \n\nHear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU \n\nWe are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner\n\nThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>.\n\n \n\nIf you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.\n\nWest Northants Council, where careers thrive.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting Salary £26,258 pro rata","publishDate":"2024-09-12T10:49:14.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-12T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6f409ce8-f9f9-4368-b72c-a60119c3cebb.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"151b1abc-c0cc-431e-87cc-0db01b980021","title":"Benefit Assessment Officer","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"West Northamptonshire Council is a dynamic and progressive unitary local authority, created in April 2021. We’re on a journey shaping our teams and processes to enable us to continue making a real difference to people’s lives, delivering vital public services to the residents in West Northamptonshire. \n\nThe Housing Benefit Team has been at the forefront of the government’s response to the pandemic and cost of living crisis, and this is an exciting time to join us! \n\nWe’re looking for enthusiastic and driven individuals to join our teams and support us on our journey – if you think this could be you, we want to hear from you. \nOur benefits We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\nGenerous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\nCycle to Work scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\nLocal Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>Car Lease scheme</li>\n\t<li>\nPayment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\nOngoing training and development opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\nA variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\nOur West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\nMaking a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\nWhat will you be doing? The fundamental purpose of this role is the administration of benefits, ensuring that people are receiving the financial support they need to pay their rent and council tax. Housing Benefits Assessment Officers are also responsible for the administration of discretionary funds allowing us to help people early on, to avoid getting into serious situations, to assist people when they feel they have nowhere else to turn. \n\nDay to day, you’ll be providing a high quality and customer focused service to residents, giving advice on Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, Universal Credit and wider Welfare Benefits and Welfare Reform. This can be face to face, via phone, electronic channels or home visits. You’ll assess and process all types of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support / Reduction claims and change in circumstances as well as assessing student claims, persons from abroad and self-employed, dealings with Universal Credit cases and ATLAS. \n\nBy maintaining up to date knowledge around legislation, you’ll assess and make decisions on a range of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction applications and changes in circumstances. \nAbout you You’ll be self-motivated, curious and empathetic. Your investigative mind and excellent attention to detail will enable you to deal with people from all walks of life and respond well to demanding situations, working in a collaborative and solutions focussed way, for the benefit of our residents. \n\nYou’ll need good time management skills and be able to work effectively within a fast-paced environment as assessments and decisions have to be completed within set timescales. You’ll need to be proficient in the use of the Northgate and Academy Revenues and Benefits processing systems. \n\nAccuracy and attention to detail are also essential as you’ll be responsible for compiling all the necessary information to accurately calculate entitlement and ensuring notifications of entitlement are issued correctly and are legally compliant. \nAbout us \n\nAt West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.\n\nOur vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. \n\nHear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU \n\nWe are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner\n\nThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>.\n\n \n\nIf you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.\n\nWest Northants Council, where careers thrive.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33369 - £36163","publishDate":"2024-08-30T16:34:28.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-09-27T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1f9e6576-6eda-4c83-b21f-c91bb8d6698d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0f968e5d-1ed3-4297-b64e-cf63f028fcf6","title":"Senior Finance Business Partner","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"This is an exciting opportunity available at West Northamptonshire Council for a qualified professional to join us as a Senior Finance Business Partner in the Accountancy Division.\n\nThe Accountancy Division are the technical business partners responsible for :\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Closure of Accounts</li>\n\t<li>IFRS Accounting</li>\n\t<li>Fixed Assets</li>\n\t<li>Preparation of working papers</li>\n\t<li>Ensuring that the Statement of Accounts is produced in accordance with the statutory deadlines and regulatory and statutory requirements</li>\n\t<li>Dealing with year-end audit queries</li>\n\t<li>Development of processes and procedures plan</li>\n</ul>\n\nThe role of the Senior Finance Business Partner is to lead on the lead on the development plan, fixed assets, and integrity of the financial information system This is a high-profile role and requires good management skills to ensure finance services provided are efficient and professional.\n\nA Senior Finance Business Partner is expected to lead and manage members of the Finance team that may include Finance Business Partners and Assistant Finance Business Partners/Accountants.\n\nWithin the Finance Team the post-holder will be expected to be able to operate in any of the Senior Finance Business Partner posts.\nOur benefits We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\nGenerous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\nCycle to Work scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\nLocal Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>Car Lease scheme</li>\n\t<li>\nPayment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\nOngoing training and development opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\nA variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\nOur West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\nMaking a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\nWhat will you be doing? Reporting to the Strategic Finance Business Partner, you will manage one of our Technical Services teams and will play a key role in developing our service and embedding good practice across the organisation in delivering our technical accounting services.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Strategic and operational management</li>\n\t<li>Evaluate and advise on financial implications</li>\n\t<li>Development of processes and procedures</li>\n</ul>\nAbout you You'll be CCAB Qualified, will ensure proper procedure and best practice are followed, and work closely with colleagues across the organisation, as well as working with councillors and auditors.\n\nYour skills will enable you to manage, motivate and develop staff within the team and ensure that priorities and objectives are achieved.\n\nOngoing professional development will also be key to you.\nAbout us \n\nAt West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.\n\nOur vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. \n\nHear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU \n\nWe are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner\n\nThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>.\n\n \n\nIf you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.\n\nWest Northants Council, where careers thrive.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£53694 - £57443","publishDate":"2024-08-30T15:51:37.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-09-29T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a579e6a1-cbc7-4a1f-8a4e-cc21c02f6bb3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1d3f401f-e745-4ce9-95e9-009b5c2eef88","title":"Business Support Officer, Office (Adult Social Care) -Daventry","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Abbey Centre, Daventry, Northamptonshire","locationType":3,"description":"Our team works with a wide range of individuals including vulnerable adults, the elderly, people with physical, sensor or cognitive impairments and people with mental health needs. We are the first point of contact for those in our communities (our customers).\n\nWe are passionate about working with people to promote independence and dedicated to making a difference in the community.\n\nThe key point to the role is to provide accurate records and delivering essential administrative support, to ensure communication is up to date and delivered to our Adult Social Care Community teams in relation to each customer.\nOur benefits We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\nGenerous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\nCycle to Work scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\nLocal Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>Car Lease scheme</li>\n\t<li>\nPayment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\nOngoing training and development opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\nA variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\nOur West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\nMaking a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\nWhat will you be doing? Managing all communication correspondence, such as being the first point of contact via telephone, whilst assisting support in meetings, processing purchase orders, and anything else that is required.\n\nMaintaining accurate records, providing administrative support, and facilitating communication.\n\nThe main duties of the role are answering the phone (receiving calls from vulnerable members of the community), entering data on our Adult Social Care database, maintaining spreadsheets and taking accurate minutes of meetings.\n\nSupport will be given on all aspects of the role from team members and managers.\n\nMaintaining accurate records, providing administrative support, and facilitating communication.\n\nOffice based at NN11. \n\nMonday 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 9am - 5pm and Wednesday 9am - 1.30pm\nAbout you We are passionate in making a meaningful impact, are you?\n\nWe would love it if you can exhibit strong organizational abilities and a proactive approach to tasks, capable of working autonomously in a busy, fast paced setting.\n\nBeing confident and empathetic on the telephone as this is a large part of the role, thus experience of working within a telephone customer fast paced environment is essential.\n\nAs we provide Care plans/Case notes attention to detail in producing clear, concise and accurate records is key. The ideal applicant will have taken minutes or written Case/Care notes previously. \n\nIf you have knowledge of either Hybrid Mail, Eclipse or Care Motive this would be beneficial. At minimum we require basic of Word, Excel with Case/Care note/minute taking. \n\nA friendly and reliable demeanour is key, contributing to a positive working atmosphere, given the nature of all the soon to be familiar faces you may greet to meet. If you're ready to bring these qualities to our team and make a difference, we encourage you to apply.\n\nFor any queries about this role, please email Vanessa Jennings (Senior Business Support Officer) <a href=\"mailto:vanessa.jennings@westnorthants.gov.uk\">vanessa.jennings@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>\n\nPlease note: There is no option to offer sponsorship or transfer of. You must have Right to work in the UK. \n\nWe may close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for the role.\nAbout us The role is based within the Rural North & West Community Team, based at the Abbey Centre, Daventry NN11 4XG\n\nAt West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.\n\nOur vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. \n\nHear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU \n\nWe are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner\n\nThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>.\n\n \n\nIf you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.\n\nWest Northants Council, where careers thrive.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting Salary £26,258 pro rata","publishDate":"2024-08-28T12:32:21.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-09-30T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ffe2f3a3-67fa-4959-9a92-39a8f92de57e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bac69292-3360-4bd0-9d8e-b48f7a3dedf7","title":"Financial Assessment Team Leader","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"One Angel Square, 4 Angel Street","locationType":3,"description":"This is an exciting permanent opportunity within West Northamptonshire Council\n\nThe Finance Operations service is seeking to recruit a Financial Assessment Team Leader to join the Financial Assessment Team. The role will be responsible for the day to day operational management of the Financial Assessment Team, for West Northamptonshire Council.\n\nThe Financial Assessment Team process the invoicing of care contributions for customers receiving care from Adult Social Care Services.\n\n\nOur benefits We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\nGenerous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. 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Commissioning Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

£38,234 - £40,778

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Public Health Administrator

West Northamptonshire Council

£26,258 - £27,103

WNC One Angel Square, Angel street, Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Housing Enforcement Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

£41816 - £45175

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Office Support (Adult Social Care)

West Northamptonshire Council

£26,258

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Strategic PFI Contracts Manager

West Northamptonshire Council

£52,194 - £55,943

Northampton - One Angel Square (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Construction Team Manager

West Northamptonshire Council

£63,510 - £69,613

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Housing Allocations Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

£33,369 - £36,163

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Closing in 1 day

Software Engineering Starter Role

West Northamptonshire Council

£26,258 if fully qualified or £18,380 starting salary if opting into our software engineering apprenticeship (moving to 21k after year one, 23.6k after year two, and the full salary after qualifying.

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Financial Inclusion Lead

West Northamptonshire Council

£41816 - £45175

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Private Sector Access Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

£30,560 - £32,212

One Angel Square (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

Part time, Business Support Officer, Office (Adult Social Care) -Daventry

West Northamptonshire Council

Starting Salary £26,258 pro rata

Abbey Centre, Daventry, Northamptonshire (On-Site)

Posted 15 days ago

Closing in 1 day

Benefit Assessment Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

£33369 - £36163

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 28 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Senior Finance Business Partner

West Northamptonshire Council

£53694 - £57443

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 28 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Business Support Officer, Office (Adult Social Care) -Daventry

West Northamptonshire Council

Starting Salary £26,258 pro rata

Abbey Centre, Daventry, Northamptonshire (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Financial Assessment Team Leader

West Northamptonshire Council

£36,734 - £39,278

One Angel Square, 4 Angel Street (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

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15 West Northamptonshire Council jobs

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Commissioning Officer

Public Health Administrator

Housing Enforcement Officer

Office Support (Adult Social Care)

Strategic PFI Contracts Manager

Construction Team Manager

Housing Allocations Officer

Software Engineering Starter Role

Financial Inclusion Lead

Private Sector Access Officer

Part time, Business Support Officer, Office (Adult Social Care) -Daventry

Benefit Assessment Officer

Senior Finance Business Partner

Business Support Officer, Office (Adult Social Care) -Daventry

Financial Assessment Team Leader

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