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We are an organisation that provides technical expertise and advises the Valuation Tribunal for England (who hear business rates and council tax appeals) on technical and procedural matters.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>We currently have job opportunities &nbsp;to join our development &nbsp;programme for Trainee Clerks – initially on a two-year fixed term contract. If you are successful during the initial training programme we will then look to transition you into permanent clerking roles.</p>\n<p>During your structured training programme, you will be supported to build your expertise in local taxation and gain professional qualification status with &nbsp;the professional body, the Institute of Revenues, Rating &amp; Valuation (IRRV).</p>\n<p>You will find our work is varied and interesting. If you are successful in being appointed, you will receive:&nbsp;</p>\n<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; a structured training programme delivered by expert professionals&nbsp;</p>\n<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; an experienced mentor to support your development along the way&nbsp;</p>\n<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; career-developing experiences and an opportunity to network with a wide range of property professionals&nbsp;</p>\n<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; help and support to achieve membership of the Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation (IRRV).&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Our trainees can expect a competitive salary &nbsp;ranging from <strong>£28,624 to £32,654. </strong>Further progression will be<strong> </strong>based on successful performance and successful progress in your professional studies.</p>\n<p>Among our benefits we offer &nbsp;membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme; a generous leave allowance that starts with 26 days, increasing to 28 after three years’ service and 31 days after five years of service; plus, the normal bank holidays and two additional days determined by us, usually over Christmas/New Year. Our leave year starts on 1 April each year, so if you join us after that then your leave will be pro-rationed accordingly.<strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Ideally you will have some employment experience relatable to our work in local property taxation and/or dispute resolution. You will be required to attain the required professional qualification with the IRRV. Whilst not essential, based upon individuals who have been successful in these roles in the past, it is likely that you will also have a degree relevant to the role – such as a law degree or similar. Our eligibility criteria to be considered for these roles is listed below.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Our commitment is to train you to understand the full appeal journey from first receipt of an appeal to writing a decision.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<p>This will be a home working position, but you will be expected to travel and regularly attend our London office and any other locations around England as part of your training and development.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<p>If successful during the fixed term contract our intention would be to transition you into the permanent role of Tribunal Clerk where you will be picking up your own caseload and facilitating Tribunals in an advisory capacity. The full clerking role can command a maximum salary up to £45,718.</p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration-line: underline\"><strong>Eligibility and Application: Trainee Clerk</strong></span></p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Highly engaged, self-motivated, IT literate individuals.</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Working under pressure and being able to manage your own time to meet strict deadlines are key requirements in all our trainee and clerking roles.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Demonstrable organisational skills accompanied by excellent customer care skills with high levels of communication and interpersonal skills.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Able to demonstrate an ability to pick up complex matters quickly</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Likely to be degree educated (although that is not essential) in a discipline relevant to our work in local taxation such as Law, dispute resolution, or similar; we do though welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are looking to develop a specialist career in local taxation coupled with attainment of a recognised professional qualification.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Excellent analytical skills and have an ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English both orally and in writing.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Able to distil information quickly from a range of sources and be able to summarise the key issues that require discussion and decision.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Ideally you will have some work experience which is relatable to the activities you will be expected to carry out as a trainee clerk and as exemplified in the job description and person specification</p>\n<p>To apply you will need to provide us with a personal statement telling us <strong><em>how you <span style=\"text-decoration-line: underline\">all </span>meet the key criteria</em></strong> for the job as detailed in our job description, person specification and this advert. You should also provide an up-to-date CV which details current salary and notice period if you are currently in work. Both documents should be submitted as part of your &nbsp;application, and unfortunately if the statement is not attached - or is insufficiently detailed - &nbsp;then we will not be able to progress with your application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the job posting may close early if we receive a large number of suitable applicants. We would therefore advise you to make your application as fully as possible and as soon as possible if you are interested in working for us. 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To have the knowledge and expertise to train other users on the e-tendering system.</p> <p>•             Contract manages designated corporate commodity goods and service contracts (low complexity & risk) so as to ensure optimum delivery and performance against Terms and Conditions of contract.</p> <p>•             Analyses Council-wide use of these corporate contracts so to ensure overall the Councils are maximising the opportunities presented by their purchasing power (whilst also recognising local priorities).</p> <p><strong>Skills and Experience</strong></p> <ul>\n<li>Excellent Communication skills</li> <li>Up to date knowledge of PA 23 and PCR 2015.</li> <li>Experience of supporting key users</li> <li>General knowledge of all procurement categories.</li> </ul> <p>Please view JD here</p> <p>Closing date is 3^rd March</p> <p>Interview will be online on Monday 10^th March.</p> <p> </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. 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Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. </span><span>We are committed to building a borough where everyone can thrive, and our regeneration projects are central to achieving this vision. As a Development Manager, you will play a key role in delivering impactful regeneration projects, ensuring innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity across our work.</span></p> <p><span><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>How You’ll Be Involved</strong></span></p> <p><span>This position offers an exciting opportunity to assist with work on the Agar Grove redevelopment project, currently in phase 4 of a 6-phase scheme. In addition, you will focus on key workstreams identified in Camden’s Community Investment Programme (CIP) Improvement Plan. This involves improving strategies and procedures across projects to create a cohesive approach to delivering regeneration initiatives.</span></p> <p><span>You will work closely with the lead Senior Development Manager on critical areas, including the procurement and management of a consultant team to review and update the CIP Design Guide, Employer’s Requirements, and consultant scopes of service. Other responsibilities include developing a revised asset data collection process, integrating solutions for non-residential asset handovers, and ensuring Building Safety Act requirements are incorporated into all strategies.</span></p> <p><span>The role requires collaboration with internal stakeholders and departments to ensure successful project handovers and alignment with Camden’s wider objectives, including climate action, inclusivity, and delivering high-quality, affordable housing.</span></p> <p><span><strong>All About You</strong></span></p> <p>You are a skilled project manager with experience in large regeneration and development projects. Your expertise includes areas such as town planning, sustainability, and high-quality design. With strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships, you can work collaboratively with consultants, stakeholders, and local communities.</p> <p>A relevant degree or equivalent experience is required, alongside advanced project management skills and a working knowledge of UK planning and construction regulations. Familiarity with development appraisal software or BIM processes is desirable but not essential.</p> <p><span><strong>To view the Job Profile, please click </strong></span><span><strong>HERE</strong></span><span><strong> or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: </strong></span><span><strong>http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10836570/file/document?inline</strong></span><span><strong> **we are currently experiencing technical issues with our job profiles, if you need a pdf copy sent please email </strong></span><span><strong>rebecca.blackmore@camden.gov.uk</strong></span><span><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>What We Offer</strong></span></p> <p><span>At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know </span><span>that a work life balance is extremely </span><span>important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span><strong>Inclusion and Diversity</strong></span><br> <span>We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.</span></p> <p><span>To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit </span><span>https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity</span></p> <p><span><strong>Anonymised Application</strong> – <i>in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.</i></span><br>  </p> <p><span><strong>Asking for Adjustments</strong></span><br> <span>Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. 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Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind.  Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>How You’ll Be Involved</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span>Join Camden Libraries as a Community Library Officer, where you will play a vital role in fostering a welcoming and trusted environment for lifelong learning and personal development. Your responsibilities will include the day-to-day operations of the library, ensuring a high-quality service through managing books, online resources, and community activities. You will collaborate with local residents and partners to deliver engaging programs, tackle digital exclusion, social isolation and promote library resources. Your efforts will help bring the community together, create local partnerships, and empower individuals of all ages to explore knowledge, culture, and ideas.</span></p> <p><span><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>To view the Job Profile, please </strong></span><span><strong>click HERE</strong></span><span><strong> or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: </strong></span>http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10844738/file/document?inline</p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span><strong>All About You</strong></span><br> <br> <span><strong>To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.</strong></span></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><span>We are looking for a proactive and community-focused individual with experience in library work or a similar setting. You should possess strong customer service and communication skills, alongside a passion for community development and outreach. Your background should include working with diverse groups such as children, families, and BME communities. You'll need to be comfortable with library management systems and have the ability to support users with technology. If you have excellent organisational skills, a collaborative spirit, and a knack for fostering local partnerships, you’ll be an ideal fit for this impactful role.</span></p> <p><span><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Locations</strong></span></p> <p><span>Below is the list of locations for our libraries, if you would like to work at a specific location, please indicate this in your application.</span></p> <p><span><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span>·       </span><span>Holborn Library 1x 18hour Fixed Term until 31^st December 2025</span></p> <p><span>·       </span><span>Kilburn Library 1x18 hour Permanent</span></p> <p><span>·       </span><span>Queens Cresent Library 1x 25.5 hours Permanent</span></p> <p><span>·       </span><span>Pancras Square Library 1x 24.5hours and 1 x 25 hours permanent</span></p> <p><span>·       </span><span>West Hampstead Library 1x 19 hours permanent</span></p> <p><span>·       </span><span>Locations TBC – 2x 5 hours Weekends, Permanent</span></p> <p><span><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>What We Offer</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span>At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including:</span></p> <ul>\n<li><span>27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years</span></li> <li><span>Local Government Pension Scheme</span></li> <li><span>Flexible working opportunities;</span></li> <li><span>Interest free loans</span></li> <li><span>Access to our incredible staff networks</span></li> <li><span>Career development and training</span></li> <li><span>Wellbeing support and activities</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.</span></p> <p><span><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Inclusion and Diversity</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span>We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. 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Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br> <br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br> <br>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. <br> <br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. <br><br><b>About the role:</b> <br> <br>Are you looking for a new work life balance - one that enables you to work flexibly, at hours that suit your availability!?<br> <br>If you can demonstrate experience of (or even a strong interest in!) Education / School Governance we will train you up to be a \"Clerk to School Governors\"<br> <br>Successful candidates will be allocated a mentor upon appointment where full training and support will be given.<br> <br>If you would like to know more about the role prior to submitting an application, please contact Sue Gill on 020 8496 6338 or Donna Miller on 07741628086.<br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Clerk%20to%20Governing%20Boards.pdf\"><b>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</b> </a> <br><br><b>Key Responsibilities:</b> <br> <br>Candidates should have experience of supporting formal meetings, utilising your highly developed organisation skills and excellent attention to detail. Your written and verbal communication skills and calm, welcoming demeanour will ensure that you build confident professional relationships at all levels in our vibrant organisation.<br> <br>The successful applicant will have a genuine interest in school governance, able to keep abreast with current educational developments and legislation affecting schools. Previous administrative or clerking experience in the education sector will be a distinct advantage. The ability to remain impartial, comply with data protection legislation and maintain confidentiality is essential.<br><br><b>Requirements:</b> <br> <br>To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <br> <br>The post holder will achieve these accountabilities by:<br> • Establishing effective working relationships with Council Officers, Governors and School Leaders <br> • Advising the governing board/body on governance legislationand procedural matters where necessary before and during • Informing the governing board/body of any changes to its responsibilities as a result of a change in school status or changes in the relevant legislation<br> • Offering advice on best practice in governance, including on committee structures and self-evaluation<br> • Ensuring that statutory policies are in place, and are revisedwhen necessary, with the assistance of staff and central support team <br> • Offering advice on the annual calendar of governing body meetings and tasks<br> • Contributing to the induction of governors taking on new<br><br><b>Terms and conditions:</b> <br> <br><b>T</b>he below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br> <br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; <br> <br>Satisfactory declaration of interest; <br> <br>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; <br> <br>Satisfactory DBS check;<br> <br>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. <br><br><b>How to Apply:</b> <br> <br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br> <br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><b>Equal Opportunity Employer:</b> <br> <br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br> <br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br> <br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br> <br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><b>Contact Information:</b> <br> <br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Donna Miller, Governor Services Manager at <a href=\"mailto:governo.services@walthamforest.gov.uk\">governo.services@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> or 02084966340. <br> <br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"SO2/Hourly rate £20.48","publishDate":"2025-02-25T12:20:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-21T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/22c64c17-6a32-4fc8-a0f5-8ed6d088dbd7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"947c9ec1-6b94-4bd2-ab2a-c29adbb021d6","title":"Teacher of Economics and Business Studies","employer":"University Schools Trust (UST)","department":"","location":"St Paul's Way Trust School, Secondary","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>St Paul’s Way Trust School, in association with Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), is seeking to appoint an outstanding and creative Teacher of Economics and Business Studies. The post would be suitable for an ECT or a more experienced teacher who would like to develop their skills and expertise in a well resources, successful and experienced Business and Social Sciences Faculty. </strong></p>\n<p>This is an excellent career opportunity for a colleague who is passionate about the entitlement of young people to a rich and varied Business curriculum. Working within a vibrant and highly successful faculty, you will be an outstanding class room teacher with a passionate commitment to the progress of all students in our fully comprehensive and heavily oversubscribed school. The successful candidate will have an unwavering belief in the potential of every student. (S)he will do what it takes to ensure that students achieve their best, and will have the contagious enthusiasm for the subject which excites and motivates students.</p>\n<p>St Paul's Way Trust has developed a reputation for doing things differently and with good reason. The combination of word leaving Universities and Corporate Trust partners collaborating with talented and ambitious teachers, support staff and educational leaders has transformed provision and opened up remarkable for our young people and staff.</p>\n<p>St Pauls Way Trust School, a National Teaching school – outstanding in every Ofsted category, now moved into its next exciting phase of expansion as the founding school in the ‘University School’s Trust’ a Multi - academy Trust led by Queen Mary University of London (lead sponsor)</p>\n<p>If you would like to play your part in delivering outstanding provision for our students, whilst receiving the very best support to develop your career, then we would very much like to hear from you.</p>\n<p>Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early. </p>\n<p>We do not accept CVs alone </p>\n<p>Interview date: TBC </p>\n<p>St Paul’s Way Trust School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check. </p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding\">https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding</a> </p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.spwt.net/policies/code-conduct\">https://www.spwt.net/policies/code-conduct</a> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"MPS £38,766 - £50,288 | UPS £55,415 - £60,092","publishDate":"2025-02-25T11:13:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-11T12:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/151990b9-b8ed-425a-ad2c-c3eebd5ae9f2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4305d33a-8ca9-4310-97fb-d991c50ea7da","title":"Senior Public Health Strategist","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation:</strong> London Borough of Waltham Forest<br><br><strong>Salary:</strong> PO 8 £57,663 - £60,819 (pro rata for part-time) <br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Fixed term (maternity cover) for 12 months. <br> <br><strong>Working hours per week:</strong> 21.6 - 36 (0.6-1.0 WTE)<br> <br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 16th March 2025<br> <br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s):</strong> 8th April or 23rd April 2025<br> <br><strong>Reference:</strong>1649<br><br><strong>About Us: </strong><br> <br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br> <br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br> <br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br> <br><strong>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email </strong><a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\"><strong>recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> so we can arrange an alternative application method.</strong><br><br><strong>About the role:</strong><br> <br>Waltham Forest is committed to building a more inclusive and equitable health system, and we are excited to offer the opportunity for a Senior Public Health Strategist to join our passionate and diverse Public Health team, on a fixed term basis to cover a period of maternity leave. This role will focus on maternal and child health, with the goal of ensuring all babies, children and their families, regardless of background, have access to high-quality, culturally competent services.<br> <br>This role is an important position within the team, with responsibility for the Healthy Child Programme and 0-19 service commissioning, reporting to a Consultant in Public Health. <br> <br>The role has a substantial commissioning and performance management element, and, working with the Consultant in Public Health, will lead on commissioning the 0-19 service (with a particular focus on health visiting and Family Nurse Partnership) ensuring high performance and continual improvement of commissioned services, using and responding to the latest data, evidence and the latest public health guidance to shape and develop the service. <br> <br>The role has a significant partnership working remit and will involve close partnership working with internal departments such as Early Help, Early Years, Children's Social Care and others to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for young children and families. Two particular areas of focus over the next 12 months will be developing the model for the recommissioning of the Healthy Child Programme and developing a strategic approach to pre-conception and antenatal health and wellbeing in order to tackle maternal health inequalities.<br> <br>The postholder will be part of the children's team, within the broader public health team and will work flexibly with other members of this team to address health and wellbeing priorities for children in our borough. <br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Senior%20Public%20Health%20Strategist%20PO8%202.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong></a> <br><br><strong>About you:</strong><br> <br>We are looking for a candidate with experience in public health commissioning. A strategic thinker with a proven track record in managing complex public health initiatives, particularly in children's health, working collaboratively with the team, wider partners to improve outcomes and tackle inequities. We are looking for someone who will thrive in a senior post, forming part of our senior management team, and contributing to the strategic leadership of both the portfolio and our public health team.<br> <br>The role would suit a candidate with:<br> <ul> <li>Significant experience in public health, including in commissioning and service management. Experience in children's health would be seen as a positive.</li> <li>Skills in data analysis, needs assessments, and evidence-based public health interventions, with a focus on improving access and outcomes for marginalised groups.</li> <li>Experience in programme management, working with partners to deliver strategies and action plans for clear impacts and results</li> <li>Strong partnership working, networking and influencing/negotiating skills to bring stakeholders together to address health outcomes for babies and children.</li> <li>Experience supporting colleagues in a team environment, with a focus on developing an inclusive team culture and ensuring that all voices are heard and valued.</li> <li>Strong communication skills - you will need the ability to engage with diverse communities, challenge inequalities, and advocate for improvement and systemic change within and outside the Council.</li> <li>Resilience & adaptability - an ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment while maintaining a focus on equity and inclusion.</li> </ul>You should have a strong commitment to diversity, inclusivity and health equity. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from those who identify as Black, Asian, or from Global Majority communities. We also welcome applications from people of all genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities, and welcome applications from those who would like to work less than full time.<br><br><strong>About the team:</strong><br> <br>Waltham Forest is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a population that reflects a rich mix of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. As a Council, we are deeply committed to reducing health inequalities and providing services that meet the needs of everyone.<br><br>We are a team that thrives on collaboration, respect for diversity, and the shared goal of improving health and wellbeing for all residents, and tackling inequities. In this role, you will help shape the future of public health in a borough that values inclusivity.<br><br>We have a strong focus on professional development, CPD, learning and support within the team. The current expectation is that team members are present one day a week in person in the office, and the remainder of the time, flexible working applies.<br> <br>We are part of the Stronger Communities directorate within the Council, which comprises of teams and services all committed to empowering our residents to lead healthy and independent lives, providing support at the earliest opportunity to promote the best outcomes and reduce inequalities.<br><br><strong>Terms and conditions: </strong><br> <br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br> <br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; <br> <br>Satisfactory declaration of interest; <br> <br>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; <br> <br>Satisfactory DBS check; <br> <br>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. <br><br><strong>How to Apply: </strong><br> <br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br> <br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br> <br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br> <br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br> <br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br> <br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information: </strong><br> <br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Nicola Ellis, Consultant in Public Health at <a href=\"mailto:nicola.ellis@walthamforest.gov.uk\">nicola.ellis@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> <br> <br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br> <br> Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"PO 8 £57,663 - £60,819 (pro rata for part-time)","publishDate":"2025-02-25T09:49:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-16T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8107e91a-4aa6-430f-9b52-9513bab7d7a2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1dec8a5d-1ea6-4473-9d51-d0ad5f136034","title":"Operational Assistant – Reception","employer":"London Borough of Redbridge","department":"","location":"Redbridge","locationType":3,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Permanent – Full time</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Location – Station Road</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. 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Because, we’re not just home to UK’s fast-growing economy. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today. The Finance service in Camden has an ambitious vision to ensure delivery of a high-quality, value- added service with excellent financial controls. We will do this through an exciting journey of change, challenge, and innovation.</p> <p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing / How You’ll Be Involved</strong><br> We have an exciting opportunity for a Complaint Officer to join our specialist team within Business Support Services and promote best practice in complaints handling across the council proactively working with our citizens and services to identify learning from complaints to improve the services the council provides. <br> We’re looking for someone to not only support the day-to-day operational tasks but also to bring fresh ideas and challenge the way things are done in a way that is citizen-focused, simple, open and transparent.<br> <br> In this role you will ensure the council meets its obligations in handling statutory and non-statutory complaints that helps services to resolve issues and promote shared learning leading to service improvements.<br> <br> You will deal with Stage 2 complaint reviews and enquiries from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) and Housing Ombudsman (HO), working with senior managers across the council to ensure they fulfil their role of adjudicating officers following complaint investigations. <br> <br> To view the Job Profile, please click the below link:<br> <span>http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10806330/file/document?inline</span><br> <br> <strong>All About You</strong><br> You will have knowledge of UK statutory and non-statutory complaints policies and procedures, UK data protection legislation, including the Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulation. Knowledge of LGSCO and Housing Ombudsman good practice is also required.<br> <br> You will be an extremely customer-focused individual who has experience of developing good relationships with the public and a range of staff at all levels of the organisation. <br> <br> You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to see things clearly from others’ viewpoints and negotiate using tact and diplomacy. <br> <br> You are able to resolve issues and recommend solutions to ensure effective resolutions of complaints that promotes shared learning and directly leads to service improvements.<br> <br> You are able to train and advice other people across the organisation either individually or in groups across various media (face to face, webinars etc.) <br> <br> <strong>What We Offer </strong><br> At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.   Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.<br> <br> <strong>Inclusion and Diversity   </strong><br> We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. <br> <br> To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.<br>  <br> Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.   <br> <br> <strong>Asking for Adjustments   </strong><br> Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.  </p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=f3af920273ce94ee8b015139a722176a&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,000 - £44,999","publishDate":"2025-02-24T15:40:06.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-26T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e01841a0-dce8-4d35-8530-b3379ad044cd.PNG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6c04ec5a-efa7-4261-8fbd-133a836b019c","title":"Finance Apprentice","employer":"London Borough of Redbridge","department":"","location":"Redbridge","locationType":3,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">2 year fixed term contract – Full time</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Do you want to help shape and be part of the development of Redbridge <strong class=\"customHTML\">helping communities within the council to help shape finance.</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse, and exciting east-London borough with fantastic facilities for our residents. We have developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council. </strong>This is an exciting time for the London Borough of Redbridge; we are at the heart of regeneration/supporting residents/change in East London.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Our Finance Apprentice role offers you the chance to start your career in Redbridge and be involved in shaping finance that impact on the local community.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">As part of the finance apprentice, you will be supported to undertake and achieve an <em class=\"customHTML\">AAT</em> accredited qualification. The apprenticeship will be fully funded by the council, and you will be given time off for study as required for the duration of the apprenticeship which is typically two years depending on any previous qualifications achieved.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Once you complete your apprenticeship and AAT studies there is the potential to move through the career progression levels within the team and continue your career with us.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">You will also need to demonstrate an awareness or interest in finance, and an ability to be a team player. Above all, you will show a passion for the work we are doing and the drive to achieve great results with a willingness to learn.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">To apply for this post please visit www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs or copy the following link into your browser:</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">https://ce0320li.webitrent.com/ce0320li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=515001cbMA&WVID=958433OaLq</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><em class=\"customHTML\">All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.</em></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><em class=\"customHTML\">We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.</em></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,684.00 per annum","publishDate":"2025-02-24T14:11:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-10T14:11:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/84d4bb93-d819-4cee-b680-f5da3ab643c2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8b5a323b-f2a4-464b-8847-f2771640e8bb","title":"Recycling Assistant","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br><br><strong>Salary: </strong>Scale 6 £34,416 - £35,982<br><br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full time - Fixed term 12 Months<br><br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36 hours<br><br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 10/03/2025<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1011<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br><br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br><br> We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br><br> London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br><br>We aim to ensure excellence and high value through the services we deliver and we are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the Waste and Recycling Team located within the Neighbourhoods & Environment Directorate. The Neighbourhoods and Environment Directorate ensures the Council's vision for Waltham Forest to become a safer, cleaner and healthier borough is being delivered. <br><br>As a Recycling Assistant you will contribute to the implementation of recycling and waste minimisation policies and initiatives, provide a professional, proactive, and customer focussed approach towards business administrative and practical tasks within the Operations Team, providing pivotal assistance with the roll out of the new Food Waste service throughout the borough. <br><br>You must be highly organised and able to prioritise a constantly evolving workload, whilst continuing to deliver to tight deadlines. You need to be adaptable and resilient to change, approach queries and challenges in a dynamic and solution focused way and be able to apply your skills to provide a range of support to colleagues across the organisation. The ideal candidate will be flexible, open to learning a range of different things, and excited to take on new opportunities. <br><br>We will interview applicants prior to the closing date, so please do not wait until the closing date to apply!<br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/RecyclingAssistant_Neighbourhoods.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br><br>To provide a professional, proactive, customer focused approach towards business administrative, practical and customer focused tasks within the Operations Team. In doing so, the Recycling Assistant will contribute to the implementation of recycling and waste minimisation policies and initiatives. <br><br>Provide support to the Recycling team to increase recycling and waste minimisation activities within the Borough.<br>Provide project support to the Recycling team for recycling schemes and borough reuse projects.<br><br>Operate performance review mechanisms to monitor the progress and achievement of predetermined objectives.<br><br>To undertake ordering of equipment and materials<br>Enquiry Handling (including complaints)<br><br>Meeting & Internal Events <br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong><ul>\n<li>Experience of having worked in a fast paced, customer focused environment. </li>\n<li>Excellent knowledge and application of IT systems and software packages, including Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.</li>\n<li>Ability to carry out desk-based internet research.</li>\n<li>Ability to work with minimum supervision, using problem solving skills and initiative to provide a customer focused support service. </li>\n<li>Confidence working on site (carrying out scoping, resident engagement and monitoring tasks).</li>\n<li>Ability to work with minimum supervision, using problem solving skills and initiative to provide a customer focused support service. </li>\n<li>Excellent levels of literacy and numeracy. </li>\n<li>Ability to work flexibly, balancing competing priorities and meeting deadlines whilst understanding the needs, timescales and deadlines of others </li>\n<li>Ability to deal diplomatically and confidentially with a wider range of stakeholders internally and externally</li>\n<li>Ability to identify improvements to processes and systems, and to share the recommendations with the wider team. </li>\n</ul><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br><br>Satisfactory employment references; <br><br>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. <br><br>This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br><br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br> The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Scale 6 £34,416 - £35,982","publishDate":"2025-02-24T13:35:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-10T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2baad3df-1ddc-490a-b564-8a6ba83cc6a2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"11935bd3-363c-4827-99ff-c69775a587f0","title":"INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY Organisational Development (OD) - Apprentice Level 3","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>***Internal Applicants Only***</strong><br><br><strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br><br><strong>Salary:</strong> Level 3 Apprentice Salary £24,683.08p/a <br><br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-time - fixed-term contract<br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36 hours <br><br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 03/03/2025<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s):</strong> TBC<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1457<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br><br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br><br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br><br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br><br><strong>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email </strong><a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\"><strong>recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> so we can arrange an alternative application method.</strong><br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br><br>London Borough of Waltham Forest (LBWF) are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our Organisational and Development Team. As an Organisational Development Apprentice, you will play a vital role in supporting our daily operations and ensuring smooth administrative processes. This hands-on training opportunity will provide you with valuable and varied experiences in various aspects of the Workforce and Culture Service, allowing you to develop essential skills and contribute to the growth of our dynamic team. <br> <br>You will be reporting into the Apprenticeships Manager, you will gain the technical knowledge and skills you need to succeed through a combination of practical experience and formal training. You can expect on-the-job training, formal development opportunities and dedicated mentoring<br> <br>You will join a Level 3 apprenticeship course that you will attend every week. The length of the course is typically 18 months. Successful completion of the course will result in the award of a Level 3 Business Administration Qualification.<br> <br>Over the course of the programme, you will learn the important knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours you need to know to be successful in the workplace. Discretion, Confidentiality and the ability to demonstrate a high level of flexibility regarding working schedules are key skills for this role. <br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-Organisational%20Development%20Apprenticeship.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br><br>The Organisational Development Apprentice will be involved in the following duties but not limited to support the team to deliver successful interventions to attract, develop and retain talented individuals:<ul> <li>Managing shared mailboxes </li> <li>Taking telephone and video calls, being the first point of contact for a variety of stakeholder queries. </li> <li>Learning about different council databases, inputting data into systems (such as Hornbill, Oracle and SharePoint) and presenting data reports in different formats.</li> <li>Support the Apprenticeship Manager and further members of the Organisational Development team with daily administrative tasks to ensure the effective running of the team and service.</li> <li>Supporting the OD Team in facilitating workshops.</li> <li>Booking of Rooms for workshops/meetings </li> <li>Use online management systems to update and record accurate training and learning records.</li> <li>Financial Tasks including supporting the monitoring and management of finance systems to raise, check and authorise invoices. In addition to assisting with the administration and management of various training related payments across the Council.</li> <li>Produce promotional material for and support the delivery of events and programmes such as induction events and the Apprenticeship Network.</li> <li>Assisting Apprenticeship Manager in processes such as induction of apprentices and monitoring progress of apprentices.</li> <li>Compiling and maintaining electronic training provider's records.</li> <li>Note/Minute taking including actioning of notes. </li> <li>Other ad hoc administrative duties.</li> </ul>Applicants who have already achieved a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship can still be considered and if successful will be enrolled on to the Level 3 Learning & Development Apprenticeship.<br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br>To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <br><br>Minimum GCSE Grade D/3 in Maths and English or Level 2 Functional Skills in Numeracy and Literacy <br><br>Due to eligibility requirements set by the EFSA applicants must have resided within the UK continuously for the previous 3 years <br> <br>Due to eligibility requirements set by the ESFA applicants must not have a higher related qualification to the apprenticeship that they are to be enrolled on to <br><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br><br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br><br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Richard Davenport - Apprenticeships Manager at <a href=\"mailto:richard.davenport@walthamforest.gov.uk\">apprenticeships@walthamforest.gov.uk </a><br><br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 3 Apprentice Salary £24,683.08p/a","publishDate":"2025-02-24T12:35:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-03T12:35:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b625bf09-37b0-4051-8f39-814ed68e41e2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4f45d49a-02b4-45d0-b1e0-792b69ab3277","title":"Child Employment and Entertainment Officer","employer":"London Borough of Redbridge","department":"","location":"Redbridge","locationType":3,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Part time, Permanent (21.6 hours per week)</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we’ve developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">We’re one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the City.</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">About the role</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Are you passionate about safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in employment and entertainment? We are looking for a dedicated individual to fill the role of Child Employment and Entertainment Officer within Redbridge.  The post holder must ensure that our local authority meets its responsibilities under the Children and Young Person's Acts 1933 and 1963, s175 of the Education Act 2002, and the Children (Performances and Activities) Regulations 2014.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Ensure employers, parents, children, and young people are aware of and comply with the laws and regulations governing child employment, entertainment, and Chaperone Licensing.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Represent the local authority on all matters relating to child employment and entertainment.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Follow policy, guidance, and procedures for all children in need, including those in need of protection and those looked after</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Previous experience of working within a similar role is desirable but not essential. Knowledge of child employment laws, child entertainment and chaperone licensing is preferably.  You will need to be organised and can manage conflicting priorities. The ability to work efficiently and effectively. Travel within the borough to carry out inspection checks.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Full supervision and training will be provided.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We welcome full or part time/ job share applicants and encourage applications from anyone with relevant experience. We are committed to supporting individual needs to ensure success in the role.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Successful applicants will be required to apply for an Enhanced Criminal Record Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The London Borough of Redbridge is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults across the Borough. As such the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act relating to the non-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><em class=\"customHTML\">To apply for this post  please complete the online application form and attach your CV and covering letter addressing how you meet the criterial for thie role as stated in the person specification via www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs or copy the following link into your browser: </em></strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><em class=\"customHTML\">https://ce0320li.webitrent.com/ce0320li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=522080dUY9&WVID=958433OaLq</em></strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Ambitious for Redbridge</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,416.00 - £35,448.00","publishDate":"2025-02-24T11:33:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-10T11:33:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d62c3223-13c0-47da-b38d-1e2c2e5f326f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4d441cbc-ecff-4064-b41c-ed61587e2c66","title":"Planning Enforcement Inspections Officer","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br> <br><strong>Salary: </strong>£35,577 - £36,567<br><br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-time Permanent<br><br><strong>Working hours per week: 36</strong><br><br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> Friday 17/03/2025<br> <br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>TBC<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1512<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br> <br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br> <br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br> <br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br> <br>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. <br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br> <br>The Planning Enforcement service has recently been brought back into the Planning Team. A new re-energized team working within Development Management will provide an end to end planning enforcement service. The Inspections Officers are crucial to this, investigating potential breaches of planning control and recommending the right course of action to reach the best outcome. <br> <br>You will need to have an understanding of planning law and be able to interpret plans and drawings, collate accurate information and prepare formal notices and statements. Crucially you will need to be able to handle difficult people effectively, as you will be going out on site investigating complaints.<br> <br>Ideally you will have, or be working towards, a town planning qualification (or related discipline) or have relevant work experience of planning enforcement. But most of all we are looking for people who have the potential and ambition to excel. <br> <br>We are a diverse, friendly and welcoming team based in our historic refurbished town hall. <br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Inspections%20officer%20RP%20%281%29.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>Investigate alleged breaches of planning control, undertake site visits, take photos and measurements </li> <li>Liaise with land owners, agents and interested parties</li> <li>Recommend best course of action, draft notices, letters, appeal statements </li> <li>Ensure records are updated accurately </li> </ul><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br> <br>Town Planning or related degree (or working towards this); or<br> <br>Post qualification experience in any planning related discipline; or<br> <br>Proven work experience investigation skills in planning enforcement<br> <br>Working towards membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute <br><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br> <br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; <br> <br>Satisfactory declaration of interest; <br> <br>Suitable driver's license; <br> <br>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br> <br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br> <br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br> <br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br> <br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br> <br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br> <br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br> <br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br> <br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Justin Carr at <a href=\"mailto:justin.carr@walthamforest.gov.uk\">justin.carr@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> <br> <br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br> <br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,577 - £36,567","publishDate":"2025-02-24T10:40:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-17T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5bd20c84-545d-42b7-81bc-7db0e01668ee.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fa8ae96b-5535-4083-80d1-2bf0f5eb3442","title":"Public Health Programme Manager - Physical Activity","employer":"London Borough of Tower Hamlets","department":"","location":"Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, LONDON","locationType":3,"description":"<p>The purpose of the role is to improve the health and wellbeing of people in Tower Hamlets and reduce health inequalities through the promotion of physical activity, capitalising on the opportunities afforded to us through ‘Be Well’, our new insourced leisure services and community sport partnership.</p><p>The post holder will build and maintain relationships with commissioners and funders of health and social care interventions to deliver and grow our existing physical activity action plan, informed by a partnership owned theory of change. </p><p>The post holder will set out a proposed commissioning & investment strategy which will detail what services within the health and social care economy could contribute to this agenda, informed by our emerging Physical Activity Health Needs assessment.</p><p>This role will need to work across a large project team and will contribute to the broader Public Health teams plans and duties, as well as support service design and deliver of the health agenda across leisure and health and care services. </p><p>This is a fixed term contract for 18 months.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul>\n<li>The post holder would lead on the implementation of the Public Health Physical activity programme.</li>\n<li>Supporting the development of any relevant health and wellbeing initiatives and physical activity pathways across health and care services and Be Well in line with the health promoting leisure theory of change, this will include the identification of funding and commissioning opportunities for the implementation of such initiatives.</li>\n<li>Working collaboratively with partners from across Tower Hamlets to support the implementation of the physical activity needs assessment (2025) recommendations.</li>\n<li>Acting as the leisure and public health representative on the emerging Tower Hamlets Physical Activity Place-based partnership.</li>\n<li>Lead the Public Health Physical Activity Network</li>\n<li>Leading on the evaluation of any new health and wellbeing initiatives within Be Well, including the NHIR PHIRST evaluation.</li>\n<li>Writing and presenting relevant papers for senior-level boards</li>\n<li>Supporting development of any relevant new initiatives linked to health and wellbeing, such as a single point of access, developing a business case for any initiatives identified.</li>\n<li>Exploring and designing commissioning and payment models for partner services, as required.</li>\n<li>Identifying and implementing an approach to work alongside residents to develop the offer.</li>\n</ul><p>This post will ultimately help the council and its partners to achieve better health and wellbeing outcomes for residents, particularly those currently least active. This will be achieved by increasing accessibility to Be Well; and providing a more comprehensive, joined-up and accessible health and wellbeing offer to residents. Through achieving better health, the health and social care system will also experience reduced demand as a result of the preventative approach taken; and the new service will experience a wider range and number of residents, leading to increased income for the council, supporting the financial sustainability of the service.</p><p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><p><span>Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. 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We influence and set the political agenda on the issues that matter to councils to help them deliver local solutions to national problems.</p>\n<p>We also provide councils with the tools and resources to respond to challenges present and emerging, and support improvement across the sector.</p>\n<p>We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community to this high-profile role.</p>\n<h2><strong>To apply</strong></h2>\n<p>If you would like to be considered for this role, <a href=\"https://www.careers.local.gov.uk/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBemxrYVE9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--04f80145f71a07fb779f5aaae6fc12ed5c2b1178/LGA%20application%20template.docx\">please complete this offline application form</a> which includes a supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria for the role and email this to <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@local.gov.uk\">Recruitment@local.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p>We are specifically assessing candidates against the following criteria:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>A strong track record of working independently across multiple high-profile projects, to tight deadlines and with excellent attention to detail</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Excellent written skills, with the ability to accurately summarise and convey complex information</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Excellent communication skills, with experience of working with senior stakeholders across high profile and sensitive projects</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Strong experience of Microsoft Office packages, for example, Excel and Word</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>A motivated, positive and flexible attitude</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>A strong team player</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Closing Date:  9pm, Sunday 2 March 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date: W/C 10 March 2025 (virtual)</strong></p>\n<p>For enquiries contact Karen Denyer <a href=\"mailto:karen.denyer@local.gov.uk\">karen.denyer@local.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>We use anonymous recruitment, which is the practice of hiding candidates’ identities. 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Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open competition, with appointment on merit.  </em></strong></p>\n<p><strong><em>The LGA are proud to be awarded a “Disability Confident Leader”.  Please contact us via </em></strong><a href=\"mailto:recruitment@local.gov.uk\"><strong><em>Recruitment@local.gov.uk</em></strong></a><strong><em> if you require a reasonable adjustment, which is a change to the format or conditions of the recruitment process to accommodate any disability-related needs you may have.</em></strong></p>\n<h2><strong>Our benefits</strong></h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>LGA annual leave entitlement is 29 days, rising to 31 days after three years’ service and to 33 days after five years’ service, plus all UK public holidays (pro rata for fixed term and part time contracts).*</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Flexible & agile working – office-based staff are required to work in the LGA’s London office two days per week as a minimum, subject to business need and this may vary significantly between different roles and from week to week.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Future development – face-to-face and virtual courses are scheduled in line with developmental goals</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>The LGA offers 24/7 access to a free, confidential employee assistance programme managed by Health Assured. 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Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance.</strong></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> </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>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=47a4911bb8ae05526a5f787ea3c705a6&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2025-02-21T15:40:06.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-10T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/60577322-e8d0-4cae-a535-17a6d403ca66.JPG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2aac5bc7-2054-46a1-94c0-8855fe04cc62","title":"Fire Safety Officer","employer":"London Borough of Newham","department":"","location":"greater london","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Fire Safety Officer Private Sector Housing</strong><br> <strong>£47,532 to £50,574 per annum</strong><br> <strong>This post is initially being offered as a Fixed Term Contract for a period of 12 months.</strong></p> <p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>Do you want to improve the lives of people? Work in a flexible environment? Further your career by learning from some of the best experts in their field? The London Borough of Newham’s Private Sector Housing Service is at the forefront of the regulation of private sector housing. Through its pioneering borough wide property licensing schemes. Our schemes have protected Tenants and Landlords by creating a genuine and tangible deterrent for Criminal Landlords. We also play a key role, in partnership with fire and rescue services, in securing the remediation of high-rise and mid-rise private sector residential buildings with suspected unsafe cladding and other fire safety issues within the borough, in order to address the serious life risk posed to residents. We are looking to build upon this good work and are looking for creative, enthusiastic and professional individuals to continue to improve our workforce. From the outset of employment, there will be flexible working arrangements and training opportunities. We wish to recruit talented people from not only London but across the Country. Newham offers a Relocation Package of up to £7000*, to provide assistance to newly appointed staff who are required to move home as a result of their appointment. *Subject to eligibility criteria.</p> <p>Newham is located only 5 miles (8 km) east of the City of London and north of the River Thames. Our Office is only 13mins from the M11 and 20mins from the M25.   Public Transport in Newham is served by the London Underground and Overground, the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), Buses and National Rail, which includes the new cross-London rail service (Elizabeth Line) that will stop close to our offices.</p> <p><strong>About the Job</strong></p> <p>The Fire Safety Officer role is to facilitate and assist in cladding projects and activities as required within private sector housing standards, to achieve improvements in dealing with combustible cladding and other fire safety issues affecting blocks in the private sector, within Newham.  In accordance with service requirements, the Housing Act 2004, Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, and other relevant legislation.</p> <p>We are monitoring on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) the number of privately owned buildings with ACM, other unsafe cladding or other fire safety issues.</p> <p>Some of the work needed in Newham, in relation to high-rise and mid-rise buildings, is to support an increase in the level of enforcement activity, where required, to robustly drive the remediation of unsafe private sector buildings in our area. Our enforcement efforts include: identifying remaining high-rise and mid-rise buildings with unsafe cladding and other relevant fire safety defects; managing building-by-building data; obtaining information for MHCLG on specific buildings of concern; engaging with building owners to monitor and drive the progress of remediation; and taking appropriate and swift regulatory and enforcement action so that buildings are made safe faster.</p> <p>Where necessary we will take appropriate enforcement action using the Housing Act 2004, as well as utilising the new powers under Part 5 of the Building Safety Act 2022 to compel owners to remediate their buildings. </p> <p>The Fire Safety Officer Post is to provide essential support for our investigation and enforcement activities. This will include, but not be limited to, the analysis and interpretation of fire risk assessments and external wall surveys, conducting Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) inspections at High-rise and Mid-rise buildings, and facilitating communications with various stakeholders and processes associated with enforcement activities. All with a view to improving housing standards throughout the borough.</p> <p><strong> About You</strong></p> <p>As a Fire Safety Officer you will be organised and flexible in your approach to work. You will have the ability and competency to use professional judgement to analyse and interpret fire risk assessments and external wall surveys. Be able to act as a point of contact for cladding and fire safety enquiries providing appropriate advice and assistance to both service users and council officers. Have the capability to assist in the delivery of legal enforcement activities against the owners/landlords/managers of properties when appropriate, and be competent to give evidence and act as an expert witness in criminal or civil proceedings to the Courts or Tribunal Service on behalf of the Council. You will be part of a team of high performing officers and are expected to ensure  you work efficiently, continually monitor and meet your  targets and provide a quality service and to effect change where required.</p> <p>For more information regarding the role, please click on the job specification link:  jd here</p> <p>The closing date for applications is 05^th March  2025.</p> <p><i>Due to high demand of applications, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.</i></p> <p><i><strong>IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance.</strong></i></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. 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Alongside delivering the current Local Plan, with colleagues in development management, enforcement and infrastructure planning, the policy team is in the midst of producing a new Local Plan: shaping the borough for the next 15 years. The production of the new Local Plan is a corporate priority for the administration, who are focused on using planning policy innovatively to deliver for Newham residents.</p> <p>Newham offers many opportunities to work on cutting-edge, large scale and multifaceted projects and on innovative responses to complex issues. Newham is one of the youngest, most diverse, and vibrant boroughs in the UK.  As an inclusive employer, we are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects our local population.  We welcome and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, including applicants who are ethnically diverse and/or applicants who have a disability.</p> <p><strong>About the Job</strong></p> <p>This role offers a unique career-defining opportunity to lead the policy team through the examination of its bold new Local Plan. You will be joining the team at the point of submission to central government for examination and following a 3 year work programme of evidence production, engagement and policy drafting to create the submission plan. Supported by an experienced and passionate team of policy planners who have developed the plan, this role will be crucial in helping to ensure an innovative and ambitious plan succeeds at examination.</p> <p>As well as developing a new Local Plan, the policy team is also producing a new Joint Waste Plan with colleagues in the East London Waste Authorities. We are also involved in the pre-application process for major and other complex sites and works closely with Regeneration colleagues, the GLA and other partners to realise our vision through masterplanning and other delivery-focused projects. The team also has close links with services across the Council, working on joint strategies and supporting delivery to ensure the Local Plan sits at the heart of the Council’s work.</p> <p>You will also be responsible for the planning service’s transport planners, who provide specialist advice to development management colleagues and provide a critical liaison role between highways and planning. They ensure that the climate, safety and health objectives of our transport policies and critical transport infrastructure are embedded in development management decisions.</p> <p>The role will lead a team of 10 planners, and have direct line management responsibility for the 2 Principal Transport Planners and 5 Principal Planners, as well as budget responsibility for service and salary budgets.</p> <p>If you want to help shape this part of London, turning our vision into reality – and leave a lasting legacy for all its communities – come and join the team!</p> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>You will be an experienced planner and manager, confident in providing technical solutions and advice, tackling new challenges and flexible in your approach to your work to allow you to adapt and meet the needs of the service. You will be confident in your own abilities but not afraid to be honest if something does not go to plan. You will foster an atmosphere of shared accountability with your team, the wider service and other stakeholders. You should be able to lead, innovate and organise, while also inspiring and nurturing the talent and interest of other team members.</p> <p>The post requires detailed knowledge and critical understanding of planning legislation and national and regional policy, in particular those relating to local plan development and examination; a robust understanding of the importance of stakeholder and public engagement; and the ability to manage a complex and varied array of tasks and responsibilities to drive forward key projects individually and as a leader. You will have had experience of developing sound local plans, and in particular participating in and supporting others to contribute to examinations in public.</p> <p>You will be politically astute with an appreciation of London and national politics and implications for planning and infrastructure delivery. You will be confident in communicating complex and technical information accessibly to a range of audiences and build successful professional relationships both within the Council and with external stakeholders.</p> <p>As a non-negotiable you will be committed to the achievement of equality, diversity and inclusion in both employment and service delivery.</p> <p>Please note that the qualifications section of the person specification will be used as a minimum short-listing criteria.</p> <p>Secondments from other Local Planning Authorities and public sector organisations are welcomed.</p> <p>If you wish to informally discuss the role itself, please contact Ellie Kuper Thomas on ellie.kuperthomas@newham.gov.uk or 020 3373 0828 or Jane Custance on jane.custance@newham.gov.uk or 020 3373 6537.</p> <p>IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance.</p> <p>Please view JD here</p> <p><strong>Closing date:</strong> 14th March 2025</p> <p><strong>Applying for this role</strong></p> <p>Please submit your application via the online portal, including providing details of your education and qualifications and work history. <strong>All applications should be accompanied by a supporting statement which outlines how you meet the requirements of the person specification</strong>. Your application needs to demonstrate clearly and concisely how you meet each of the criteria. Please give specific examples wherever possible. 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