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To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>\n\t<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>\n\t<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.</p>\n\n<p>Interview date: 18/11/24</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n<b>About Coventry</b><br><p><strong>Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.</strong></p>\n\n<p>We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.<br>\n<br>\nAt Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.</p>\n\n<p>To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.</p>\n\n<p>If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies\">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£23114 - £24294","publishDate":"2024-10-29T16:38:17.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-10T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f4e0af11-bb52-4be2-851b-962b78df7c37.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b9cb6e73-a162-410a-aa40-0fb4f253ce96","title":"Office Administrator","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"Wirral School","location":"Poulton Lancelyn Primary School","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Band C</p>\n<p>Part time 20.00 hours per week – 38 weeks per year</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are seeking to appoint an office administrator to join the dedicated team at Poulton Lancelyn Primary School. We require a warm and committed individual who has the ability to work as part of the school team and be the welcoming face of the school at the main office entrance.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are looking for an individual who:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Has excellent interpersonal skills</li>\n<li>Has experience of using Microsoft office programmes</li>\n<li>Can maintain confidentiality</li>\n<li>Understands the need to safeguard children</li>\n<li>Has a positive outlook and is adaptable</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The vacancy is for 5 days, Monday to Friday, working from 8:30am to 12.30pm. Daily tasks will include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Answering the phone</li>\n<li>Welcoming visitors and pupils at the office</li>\n<li>Photocopying</li>\n<li>Letter writing</li>\n<li>Liaising with other members of the school community</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Application forms for the above post are available from the school office. Please return completed application forms to</p>\n<p>Mr A Milne at the school address or email to schooloffice@poultonlancelyn.wirral.sch.uk</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Closing date for applications is Friday 8th November, 2024 at midday.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Poulton Lancelyn Primary School is an Academy which is part of the Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. 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The role will foster good working relationships with members of the public and councillors, and with other key partners.</p>\n<p>Other key projects include boundary reviews and responding to new legislative proposals.</p>\n<p>Brent prides itself on its culture and the council is passionate about improving services, putting customers at its heart and supporting its staff. We offer a blend of remote and office based working. This is a politically restricted post.</p>\n<div><strong>The Person</strong></div>\n<p>We are looking for a candidate with sound knowledge of electoral legislation combined with good management skills. You will have experience of running elections and canvass, and an ability to gain trust of people at all levels and from different political parties. The role will have responsibility for large numbers of polling and count staff. Therefore, experience of managing and motivating teams to deliver high quality services and change priorities at speed is necessary. </p>\n<p>You will need to demonstrate awareness of what local government is and does, and the financial, political, and legislative context in which it operates. The postholder should also have excellent written and spoken communication skills and should have a strong background in electoral law and administration, holding the AEA Certificate of Electoral Administration or be willing to work towards this accreditation.</p>\n<p>The postholder will need to enjoy a varied workload and have strong organisational skills, and a keen eye for detail. </p>\n<div>Closing date: 19 November 2024 (23:59)<br> </div>\n<div>\n<strong>Additional Information </strong><br><br>Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time </div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the \"Apply Now\" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.</strong></p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.</p>\n</div>\n<div>We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.<br> </div>\n<div>The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found <a href=\"https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn\">here</a>.<br> </div>\n<div>Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.<br> </div>\n<div>As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. 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Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p>\n\n<p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p>\n\n<p class=\"image-center\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p>\n\n<p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p>\n\n<p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p>\n\n<p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p>\n\n<p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. 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If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,409 - £29,093","publishDate":"2024-10-28T16:03:38.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-10T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/95bdea64-fcbb-4e75-9cf6-6ac67bfc240d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0b2b9068-ef10-482e-9681-a88d7a5be786","title":"Operational Support Officer","employer":"London Borough of Enfield","department":"","location":"Greater London","locationType":3,"description":"An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Business Development Team in the Adults & Older People service. Working alongside the Business Development Manager, to form part of a new team supporting colleagues across the service.<br>\nWe are looking for team members who are self- motivated, organised and able to work flexibly in a new, emerging team. 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Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br>\nWe do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.<br>\nWhy it's great to work for Enfield Council:<br>\n<br>\n - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).<br>\n - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.<br>\n - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. <br>\n - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.<br>\n - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. <br>\n - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.<br>\n - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.<br>\n<br>\nWe are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. 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Working closely with the Directly Elected Mayor to provide her with comprehensive support to allow her to make best use of her time, and carry out her role focussing on her priorities delivering the Building a Fairer Newham ambitions. You will be a key part of the wider Mayor’s Office team working with colleagues and Councillors across the council, ensuring effective co-ordination between diaries to support effective management of the council’s business. You’ll also be a key interface between the Mayor and resident and community groups and partners, supporting the Mayor in carrying out her community leadership role effectively.</p> <p>Newham is one of the fastest growing, young and diverse boroughs in the country. We have over 351,000 residents, over seven in ten of whom are from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse communities. We are the third fastest growing borough in London. </p> <p>As Newham’s Directly Elected Mayor, Rokhsana Fiaz OBE, is driving a pioneering people-powered council agenda to deliver growth that puts people and communities at the forefront of all we do and celebrates the borough’s diversity. Her ambitious growth plans are anchored in Community Wealth Building to tackle poverty and build an inclusive economy, as well as taking real action in the face of the Climate Emergency. </p> <p>With a good understanding of councils and working in a political environment, and providing direct support to senior leaders, you will be able to work to a high-level with minimal supervision, managing a complex and changing diary accurately, forward planning and ensuring best use of the Mayor’s time and ensuring she is well briefed and supported. You will be able to build strong, trusted relationships, demonstrate political awareness, maintain confidentiality and handle issues sensitively. You’ll be able to manage busy inboxes, triaging information that comes in and ensuring it’s actioned appropriately, action the Mayor’s requests and decisions accurately, draft letters and replies, record gifts & hospitality and manage administrative tasks such as applying for annual parking permits and travel arrangements.</p> <p>You will work flexibly, with at least 3 days a week in the office and some out of normal hours working (evenings and weekends). </p> <p>Closing Date: Sunday 17 November</p> <p>Officer Interviews: Friday 29 November</p> <p>Mayor Interview: w/c 9 December</p> <p>Start Date: As soon as possible </p> <p>For further information about the role, contact: Robert Cayzer, Interim Head of the Mayor’s Office, robert.cayzer@newham.gov.uk </p> <p> </p><p>Please view JD here</p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.</strong></p> <p> The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. 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This role will focus on delivering a safe and efficient reception service in support of district based staff. </p>\n<b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>In this role you will:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>undertake a range of customer care duties. This will include meet and greet duties as and when required, ensuring that visitors are dealt with in a professional manner, answering queries from members of the public and other agencies on the services of the county council.</li>\n\t<li>signpost to partner agencies, taking telephone calls and accurately recording messages to ensure effective communication.</li>\n\t<li>complete a range of administrative tasks, ensuring compliance with business processes and service level agreements.</li>\n\t<li>be responsible for maintaining room bookings and general health & safety.</li>\n\t<li>undertake a range of financial transactions as directed including placing orders for services/equipment, goods receipting and maintaining associated records in accordance with Financial Regulations through the county council’s finance and procurement systems.</li>\n\t<li> maintain an awareness of policies, guidance, processes, and best practice relating to the service supported.</li>\n</ul>\n<b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>Working in our Business Support requires teamwork, good organisational skills and a good level of competency using IT systems.</p>\n\n<p>You’ll also need:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Good communication skills because you’ll interact with lots of people across the organisation and externally through phone, in person and email</li>\n\t<li>Good organisation skills and attention to detail, as you’ll be keeping data updated and you’ll be working to deadlines</li>\n\t<li>A flexible approach to work as sometimes things can change, and so you’ll need to be able to prioritise work and sometimes change tasks quickly</li>\n\t<li>A passion to always give the best service</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>But it’s important to note that if you’re unsure whether your experience or skills are suitable, please get in touch with the recruiting manager Claire Rushton (Business Support Team Leader) <a href=\"mailto:claire.rushton@staffordshire.gov.uk\">claire.rushton@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> </p>\n\n<p><strong>Interviews will be held at Children's Services, Castle House, Newcastle-under-Lyme on Tuesday 19 November 2024.</strong></p>\n<b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p>\n\n<p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p>\n\n<p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p>\n\n<p class=\"image-center\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p>\n\n<p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p>\n\n<p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p>\n\n<p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p>\n\n<p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. 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