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We have recently delivered a very successful election for the London Mayoral and Assembly elections and a parliamentary general election, with staff demonstrating high levels of commitment, strong technical skills and collaboration. </p>\n<p>We are now looking for a skilled elections specialist to act as deputy to the electoral services manager and to take the lead on key work steams. </p>\n<p>You will assist Electoral Services Manager with the efficient delivery of the electoral registration service and the running of elections, with specific responsibilities for canvass, temporary staff and payroll. 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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. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk\">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a><a> </a>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary range: £49,083 - £52,116 p.a. inc. 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You will carry out an important function within the Council’s Development Control Team and deliver a highly efficient and responsive support service that promotes good customer service. </p>\n<p>In recent years Burnley has seen significant economic and housing growth and sound planning is at the heart of the Council’s vision to make Burnley the first choice for business investment and as a place to live. An effective support function is the foundation of delivering a quality planning service for residents and business in the Town.  You will have a good knowledge of office and administrative support tasks and an understanding of the importance of good performance and excellent customer service.</p>\n<p>You will have experience of working in a support and administrative environment. You will also have up-to-date knowledge and skills in the operation of IT systems, excellent communication skills and the desire to deliver a quality service to our customers.</p>\n<p>If working in a busy planning service appeals to you then we can offer you a diverse and interesting challenge that will support your ambitions.  We value our employees and offer a generous pension scheme, holiday entitlement and work/life balance initiatives. </p>\n<p>For an informal discussion on the content of the job description or person specification, please contact Laura Golledge, Planning Team Manager on 01282 475993.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 5 = £15,350 - £16,361 for 21.75 hours per week","publishDate":"2024-10-29T09:41:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-17T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4c2da5fb-2730-4376-8ce6-b8af644a7def.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a712f2b7-7f1b-402f-a732-e5fad582ff72","title":"Access to Personal Information Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Access to Personal Information Officer’s to join our Access to Children's Information team on a <strong>two year Fixed Term Contract</strong>.</p>\n\n<p>The team is responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) are met, along with our statutory obligations in sharing information.</p>\n\n<p>You will join a welcoming and supportive team who are passionate about the work we do and are proud of our commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals in accessing their information.  </p>\n<b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>You will:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Conduct and coordinate the delivery of data subject rights, including rights of access, rectification and erasure regarding children’s social care records.</li>\n\t<li>Work through a significant volume of confidential documents, using IT software to redact, whilst maintaining attention to detail. </li>\n\t<li>Deal with requests from the public in a timely and consistent way with professionalism and empathy</li>\n\t<li>Provide necessary support to the requestor receiving their information, offering guidance throughout the process and the post release of files.</li>\n\t<li>Respond to requests for information from external agencies, including court orders, local authorities and other statutory or private organisations.</li>\n\t<li>Create summaries and chronologies from records in response to statutory checks.</li>\n</ul>\n<b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>What you'll bring:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Detailed knowledge of Data Subject Rights in accordance with the DPA and GDPR.</li>\n\t<li>Experience in understanding the needs of vulnerable children/adults and the impact social care involvement may have had on them.</li>\n\t<li>Knowledge about safeguarding, including the ability to identity potential risks in releasing sensitive data.</li>\n\t<li>Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.</li>\n\t<li>Proven computer skills including Microsoft Office packages.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Emma O’Brien on 01785 278090 or email <a href=\"mailto:emma.obrien@staffordshire.gov.uk\">emma.obrien@staffordshire.gov.uk</a></p>\n\n<p><strong>Potential Interview Date: week commencing 25 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. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p>\n\n<p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p>\n\n<p><b>Our recruitment process:</b></p>\n\n<p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>\n\n<p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p>\n\n<p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>\n\n<p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. 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. You will have a proven track record of a high level of administration experience, the ability to deliver high quality work within deadlines and have excellent communication and IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.<br>\nResponsibilities will include:<br>\n<br>\n - Assisting the Business Development Manager with staffing monitoring and related finances.<br>\n - Supporting the teams and managers within the Adults & Older People Service with administrative tasks.<br>\n - Arranging and coordinating meetings<br>\n - Raising Purchase orders<br>\n - Supporting project delivery across the service<br>\n - Data collection and performance monitoring<br>\n<br>\nContact Details - <br>\nIf you would like to know more about the role, please contact Katie O’Kane on 0208 132 0592 number for an informal discussion.<br>\nIf you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Andy Kingsbury, Recruitment & Onboarding Advisor on 0208 078 5976 or andy.kingsbury@enfield.gov.uk<br>\n“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”.<br>\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. 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. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.<br>\nIf you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,033 - £32,421","publishDate":"2024-10-28T15:49:03.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-11T15:49:03.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/bdf43b69-d128-4604-91ba-7519ed97a2d3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d68614da-064f-413c-91cc-2b30d4dcfabb","title":"EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE MAYOR OF NEWHAM","employer":"London Borough of Newham","department":"","location":"Greater London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Executive Assistant to the Mayor of Newham</strong><br> <strong>PO3 £42,840-£46,041 pa </strong></p> <p>Would you thrive in a vital role supporting Newham’s Directly Elected Mayor in carrying out her executive and community leadership functions effectively? </p> <p>This is a fast-paced, exciting and varied role which will provide challenge, opportunity and satisfaction in equal measure. 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. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.</p> <p>We reserve the right to close early .</p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=fbf12f1b55bda705bbacfa25a51bd57d&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,000 - £49,999","publishDate":"2024-10-28T15:40:06.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-17T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/05f2ae9c-01cb-40ed-a39b-d986cd350569.JPG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"144fbbbb-1d51-4f34-b4a6-b6804c796b8b","title":"Customer Services Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Castle House, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We have an opportunity for a part-time Customer Services Officer, working within Children's Services at Castle House, Newcastle. </p>\n\n<p>The hours of work are Wednesday 1.00-5.00pm, Thursday 8.30-5.00pm and Friday 8.30-4.30pm. 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. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p>\n\n<p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p>\n\n<p><b>Our recruitment process:</b></p>\n\n<p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>\n\n<p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. 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Along with growing our Corporate sector, we are looking to develop a wedding strategy in 2025, this role will be crucial in understanding that market, driving sales and developing relationships with suppliers in the wedding market.</p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discussing enquiries with clients in detail before crafting custom proposals, with the goal being to convert enquiries into bookings.</li>\n<li>You will be critical is driving a sales and marketing strategy to put this unique venue on the map.</li>\n<li>Working in venue that primarily hosts B2B events, school events and leisure activities, and you'll have a great opportunity to build relationships with a variety of clients and booking agents.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate requirements:</strong></p>\n<p>We're after someone looking to start their journey in Events and Venue Sales, with some experience ideally in a hospitality, customer service, or sales office role but ready to learn more and support our existing sales team.</p>\n<p>You may already have broad understanding of hospitality, but this is not essential as long as you have the right attitude and are willing to learn.</p>\n<p>You will have a confident telephone and email manner as communicating with external and internal stakeholders is a key aspect of the position.</p>\n<p>Full Driving Licence is required for this role.<br><br>Your skills:<br>• You are confident and able to forge strong working relationships and create genuine connections with colleagues and guests through your excellent communication skills<br>• You are confident using IT software - familiarity with booking software would be beneficial but is not essential as training can be provided<br>• Most of all, you will share our values such as being graciously warm, demonstrating a genuine approach, anticipating guest needs and ensuring every detail is considered<br><br><strong>Benefits:</strong><br>We can offer you an excellent range of benefits including flexible working options, a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays, an enhanced local government pension scheme, a range of discounts, an onsite gym, salary sacrifice car schemes, an employee assistance program and so much more!<br><br><strong>Our area:</strong><br>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. </p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. </p>\n<p>If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Gemma Wilford, Sales & Events Manager at <a href=\"mailto:gemma.wilford@wokingham.gov.uk\">gemma.wilford@wokingham.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>Closing date: 24th November 2024, 11pm</p>\n<p>Interview date: TBC</p>\n<p>Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful.  Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.</p>\n<p>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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This statement should be concise, no longer than two sides of paper, and must specifically address how your skills, experience, and qualifications match the requirements listed. It's important to give clear examples that demonstrate your suitability for the role.  </p>\n\n <p>Remember, generic CVs, cover letters, and broad statements will not be considered. Your supporting statement is your opportunity to stand out by showing that you have not only read but understood what the job entails and how you are the perfect fit for it. Tailor your statement to reflect the job profile, and avoid any generalities that don't directly relate to the position. </p> <p><strong>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact </strong>Oriean.Kay@havering.gov.uk</p> <p><strong>The closing date for the receipt of applications is </strong> <strong>Sunday, 10th November 2024 at 23:59</strong>, however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.</p> <p>You will be notified if your application has been successful.  Interview date to be confirmed.</p> <p>Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770.</p> <p>Please view Job Profile here</p>\n\n <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We want everyone to choose Havering. 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Our active social team organises two to three events a year, ranging from Staff Awards, quiz nights to rounders in the park helping the workplace to be productive and enjoyable.</p>\n<p>We use Viva Engage to keep you connected and engaged and we hold regular face to face meetings, such as Chief Executive briefings to keep you in the loop.</p>\n<p>We are conveniently located close to Oxted Station and have some free on-site parking.</p>\n<p>In addition to the stated pay, we offer membership and contributions towards the Local Government Pension Scheme, hybrid working, flexi-time, payment of a relevant professional subscription and access to a discounted health scheme.</p>\n<p>Please visit our website for more information about working for us <a href=\"http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs\">www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> and download our Working for Tandridge guide.</p>\n<p><strong>Diversity statement</strong></p>\n<p>At Tandridge District Councill, we pride ourselves on maintaining an inclusive workplace, ensuring that equality, fairness, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, and good practice is embedded in the Council’s culture and services.</p>\n<p>We welcome, applications from all sectors of our community, including BAME, LGBTQ+ and all groups protected under the Equality Act.</p>\n<p>Tandridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.</p>\n<p><strong>Want to know more?</strong></p>\n<p>If this sounds like your kind of challenge and you want to be part of our friendly and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.</p>\n<p>If you’d like to know more, please read our role profile and specification, or for an informal discussion about the role, please e-mail David Ford (dford@tandridge.gov.uk) or call on 01883 732999.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,079 - £38,132","publishDate":"2024-10-25T15:41:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-10T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e55ce9fd-15c6-4b5b-ad53-9da8167ac351.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1bb02ffa-c078-4b1a-bd64-d96364ac8c07","title":"Business Support Officer","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Portsmouth","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><strong>Salary: </strong>Band 5, £24,362 to £26,073per annum</span></p> <p><span><strong>Contract: </strong>Fixed term/secondment maternity cover for up to 1 year or sooner should the post holder return.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Hours:</strong> Full time (37 hours per week)</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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You will have excellent communication skills with a good awareness of Data Protection and Safeguarding Issues.  You will be able to demonstrate personal resilience and professionalism when exposed to explicit and emotionally challenging information, for example, in relation to child maltreatment and abuse.  You will also be able to respond appropriately to enquiries from parents/carers/professionals/service users who may be anxious or emotional due to issues concerning the safeguarding and well-being of children.</span></p> <p><span>If you have good attention to detail with the ability to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the team and wider service.  If you are customer focussed and can demonstrate consistently high standards of customer care with the ability to take accurate, detailed minutes of complex meetings which will contain confidential and sensitive information then we would love to hear from you.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><i>Please read the job profile for the full details of this role. </i></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>What you'll get in return:</strong></span></p> <p><span>We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:</span></p> <ul>\n<li><span>Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave.</span></li> <li><span>A fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.</span></li> <li><span>Flexible working options including hybrid working with a minimum of two days office based per week pro rata, giving you the flexibility to work up to three days at home every week. Hybrid working is dependent on the role and service needs, exact details will be discussed with you at interview.</span></li> <li><span>Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships.</span></li> <li><span>Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme </span></li> <li><span>Discount on travel, travel loans and the bike loan scheme</span></li> <li><span>Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.</span></li> </ul> <p><span>Staff rewards: </span><span>https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>Additional Information:</strong></span></p> <p><span>The full job profile is attached</span><span> </span><span>here.</span></p> <p><span>If applying for a secondment please seek your managers approval before applying.</span></p> <p><span><strong>A commitment to our values:</strong></span></p> <p><span>We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. 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You will be part of a friendly, supportive One Team culture with the chance to make a real difference.</p>\n<p>We believe in balancing hard work with fun. In addition to regular team get togethers, our active social team organises two to three events a year, ranging from Staff Awards, quiz nights to rounders in the park helping the workplace to be productive and enjoyable.</p>\n<p>We hold regular face to face meetings, such as Chief Executive briefings to keep you in the loop.</p>\n<p>While the role offers hybrid working, this position is based at the Council Offices in Oxted, conveniently located close to Oxted Station and with some on-site parking.</p>\n<p>In addition to the stated pay, we offer membership and contributions towards the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working, flexi-time, payment of a relevant professional subscription and access to a discounted health scheme.</p>\n<p>Please visit our website for more information about working for us www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs and download our Working for Tandridge guide.</p>\n<p><strong>Diversity statement</strong></p>\n<p>At Tandridge District Council, we pride ourselves on maintaining an inclusive workplace, ensuring that equality, fairness, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, and good practice is embedded in the council’s culture and services.</p>\n<p>We welcome, applications from all sectors of our community, including BAME, LGBTQ+ and all groups protected under the Equality Act.</p>\n<p>Tandridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.</p>\n<p><strong>Want to know more?</strong></p>\n<p>If this sounds like your kind of challenge and you want to be part of our friendly and supportive Council, we’d love to hear from you.</p>\n<p>If you’d like to know more, please read our role profile and specification, or for an informal discussion about the role, please e-mail Jane Ellis, <a href=\"mailto:jellis@tandridge.gov.uk\">jellis@tandridge.gov.uk</a> or call on 01883 732826.</p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£23,847","publishDate":"2024-10-25T13:46:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-10T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ebe1734d-9fb0-4137-a2fa-9e2f9f96a578.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"452bf1ad-d96b-4537-91a3-f1f3c5f0cf36","title":"Social Workers - Local Integrated Teams","employer":"Coventry City Council","department":"","location":"Coventry","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.</p>\n\n<p>We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.</p>\n\n<p>In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.</p>\n<b>Our Values</b><br><p>In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. 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