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Essential criteria Knowledge and experience of Local Authority Procurement , including reporting to Committee on award of contract Track record of successful contract management with a range of existing suppliers Subject matter expert in tenanted fixed service charges including formerly sheltered housing schemes, able to calculate and forecast future expenditure in line with best practice. Able to estimate service charges for new build schemes within and outside of the HRA Able to build rapport and respond to Member Enquiries and first stage complaints from residents. Knowledge of health & safety relating to contracts Able to work at pace on a range of priorities to fulfill requirements. Desirable criteria Experience of setting up and coaching a group of engaged residents to oversee grounds maintenance contracts. Knowledge of using NEC and Housemark photobook IT software systems

Deliver high quality, engaging social media content that supports the Combined Authority s priorities and prepares the organisation for the arrival of its first Mayor in 2027. Support the Digital Content Manager in implementing the CA s digital content strategy and delivery plan, ensuring social content is accessible, inclusive, insight driven and aligned with the wider communications and news agenda. Work confidently with colleagues across councils and partner organisations to ensure coordinated messaging and effective digital engagement. RESPONSIBILITIES; the Social Media Officer will Social channel delivery: create, schedule and publish content across all CA social media channels, ensuring accuracy, accessibility and brand consistency. Content creation : produce high quality posts, graphics, short form video, animations and stories tailored to different platforms and audiences. Audience engagement : monitor comments, messages and interactions; respond appropriately and escalate issues when needed. Cross organisation coordination : work with communications teams in constituent councils and partner organisations to ensure aligned messaging and coordinated digital activity. Support statutory consultations: deliver clear, accessible social content that helps residents understand and engage with statutory consultations. Insight driven optimisation: use analytics tools to track performance, identify trends and recommend improvements. Campaign support: assist with digital campaigns, including paid social, ensuring content is targeted and effective. Rapid response: support the Digital Content Manager and Head of News during breaking stories, incidents or reputational issues with timely social content. Inclusive communication: ensure all social content is accessible, representative and tailored to different audiences and communities across the region. Forward planning: contribute to the digital content plan and maintain an organised schedule of upcoming posts and activity. Brand and tone consistency: ensure all posts reflect the CA s tone of voice, values and visual identity. Political neutrality : ensure all content complies with statutory restrictions, including pre election rules. (Please confirm details with trusted official sources.) REQUIREMENTS the Social Media Officer will have Essential Experience delivering social media content in a professional, public facing organisation. Strong understanding of platforms, trends, algorithms and audience behaviour. Ability to produce clear, engaging content tailored to different audiences and communities. Experience supporting statutory consultations or public engagement activity. Confident working with colleagues across multiple organisations, including councils and partner bodies. Skilled in creating graphics, short form video and multimedia content. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Pragmatic, active, and self starting approach to workload. Ability to work at pace and respond quickly to emerging issues. Commitment to inclusive, accessible communication. Experience using analytics tools (Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, Sprout, etc.) to inform content decisions. Ability to work in a politically restricted environment with sound judgement. Desirable Experience in local government, devolution or mayoral environments. Experience supporting digital campaigns, including paid social. Basic understanding of behavioural insights and audience segmentation. Experience with web content management systems or simple web updates. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Combined Authority operates a flexible working policy. Regular presence in the region will be important to build relationships. Attendance at monthly in-person Management Board meetings may be required. Attendance at bi-monthly Board Meetings is required. The nature of the work may involve the post-holder carrying out work outside normal working hours. This is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities of this post. The postholder may be required to carry out other duties as directed, and which are commensurate with the level of the post. This document will also be supplemented by annual key objectives which will be set through the performance review process.

Lead the Combined Authority s digital content function, setting the strategic direction for all digital channels and ensuring high quality, insight driven content that supports the organisation s priorities and prepares the CA for the arrival of its first Mayor in 2027. This role is critical in laying the foundations for the CA s digital presence ahead of the 2027 mayoral elections, ensuring the organisation has a strong, coherent, accessible digital voice ready for the incoming Mayor. Own the digital content strategy and Content Forward Plan, ensuring it complements and amplifies the News Forward Plan. Operate as a pragmatic, confident, organised senior practitioner who can work across multiple organisations and build strong, inclusive relationships with colleagues in councils, partner bodies, and external stakeholders, especially during statutory consultations where coordinated, accessible digital content is essential. RESPONSIBILITIES; the Digital Content Manager will Digital content strategy : develop and deliver a CA wide digital content strategy aligned to corporate priorities and ready to support the incoming Mayor s communications needs. Content delivery plan: create and maintain a forward plan of digital content that complements the News Forward Plan and supports proactive and reactive communications. Foundations for 2027 : ensure digital channels, processes, standards, and content formats are robust, modern, and scalable ahead of the 2027 mayoral elections and transition to a mayoral CA. Cross organisation collaboration : work confidently and constructively with colleagues across constituent councils, combined authority partners, transport bodies, and external agencies to ensure aligned messaging and coordinated digital output. Support statutory consultations : develop and deliver clear, accessible digital content for statutory consultations, ensuring information is accurate, inclusive, and easy for the public to engage with. Strategic alignment with news : partner with the Head of News to ensure digital content amplifies announcements, press activity, and major events, providing digital expertise the news team does not hold. Platform leadership: oversee content across all CA digital channels (website, social media, newsletters, video platforms), ensuring consistency, accessibility, and brand alignment. Insight driven optimisation : use analytics, audience insight, and performance data to shape content decisions, improve reach, and refine strategy. Multimedia production : commission, oversee, and produce high quality video, photography, graphics, animations, and interactive content. Active and responsive delivery: operate at pace, responding quickly to emerging issues, opportunities, and reputational risks with timely, accurate digital content. Team leadership: manage and develop the Social Media Officer; oversee freelancers, agencies, and production partners. Inclusive content: ensure all content is accessible, representative, and inclusive, meeting WCAG standards and reflecting the diversity of the CA region. Self starter mindset : proactively identify gaps, opportunities, and improvements in digital content and channel performance without waiting for instruction. Governance & compliance: ensure digital content meets legal, ethical, and political restrictions, including pre election rules. Political neutrality : maintain impartiality and ensure content complies with all statutory restrictions during the pre election period ahead of the Mayoral election 2027. REQUIREMENTS the Digital Content Manager will have Essential Strategic digital leadership experience in a complex organisation, ideally public sector, political, or corporate. Proven ability to develop and deliver digital content strategies and multi channel delivery plans. Strong understanding of social media trends, algorithms, audience behaviour, and platform best practice. Confident working with senior leaders, elected members, and communications colleagues across multiple organisations. Experience supporting or delivering statutory consultations, including producing accessible digital content and coordinating with policy teams and partner councils. Demonstrable experience in video production, editing, graphic design, and multimedia storytelling. Strong analytical skills with experience using insights tools (Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, Sprout, Hootsuite, etc.). Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Pragmatic problem solver with the ability to balance political, operational, and reputational considerations. Active and self starting approach able to anticipate needs, spot opportunities, and drive work forward independently. Experience leading and developing junior digital staff. Ability to work in a politically restricted environment with sound judgement. Commitment to inclusive communication and accessible content. Desirable Experience in local government, devolution, or mayoral environments. Experience commissioning and managing agencies or production companies. Understanding of behavioural insights and audience segmentation. Experience with web content management systems and UX principles. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Combined Authority operates a flexible working policy. Regular presence in the region will be important to build relationships. Attendance at monthly in-person Management Board meetings may be required. Attendance at bi-monthly Board Meetings is required. The nature of the work may involve the post-holder carrying out work outside normal working hours. This is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities of this post. The postholder may be required to carry out other duties as directed, and which are commensurate with the level of the post. This document will also be supplemented by annual key objectives which will be set through the performance review process.

To work in partnership with local communities, stakeholders and with statutory agencies to deliver an innovative, person-centred resettlement programme in Ashford for all individuals supported through Government resettlement and relocation schemes. To provide support and advice to refugees and other resettled groups to enable them to access appropriate services, live independently and successfully integrate into the wider community. To actively promote community cohesion across communities. Attending meetings, training days, and conferences, wherever relevant, with partner agencies to ensure the quality of support given is maintained and improved. To work with internal and external partners to secure suitable and affordable accommodation in the private rented sector. Working with Housing Management/Landlord to carry out inspections and/or report any issues with any of properties. This requires a high standard of written and verbal communication with partner agencies at all levels.

We re recruiting an ICT Security Analyst to join our ICT service at Milton Keynes City Council. The ICT Security team protects the council s systems, data and digital services so the council can continue to operate securely and reliably for the people of Milton Keynes. The team sets and maintains security policies, standards and guidance, manages cyber risk, and works across council services to make sure security is built into day-to-day operations, projects and technology change. The team monitors for threats and weaknesses, investigates incidents, leads response and recovery when issues arise, and helps strengthen resilience through planning, training, awareness and continual improvement. It also supports compliance with recognised frameworks, works with partners and suppliers to improve secure delivery, and helps the council adopt modern technologies in a safe, controlled and responsible way. By protecting information and reducing disruption, the Security team helps Milton Keynes City Council remain resilient, trusted and able to deliver essential services across more than 200 council services. You ll help us protect vital systems, reduce cyber risk, respond to incidents and give practical advice that supports colleagues right across the organisation Related professional qualifications and experience, including degree level qualification. Expertise Knowledge of Microsoft Security Stack: Experience with Microsoft Defender suite, Sentinel, Entra ID, and Copilot for Security. Ability to monitor, analyse, and respond to alerts in Sentinel and Defender; familiarity with automation playbooks. Demonstrable excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate security risks, technical findings and recommended actions for technical and non-technical audiences. Experience using PowerShell or Kusto Query Language (KQL) to support analysis, monitoring, and automation. Exposure to coding (e.g. Python) combined with a demonstrable ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail Cyber Security certifications, such as: CCSP, CySA+, GCIA, CSA, SC-200, or similar. Demonstrable experience of working in an Enterprise information security function within a large organisation. Ability to work closely with ICT Security Lead, Identity & Access Administrator, and other stakeholders including colleagues across MKCC. Practical experience with asset management systems and experience securing Microsoft 365 services (e.g. SharePoint, Teams, Copilot). Evidenced knowledge and understanding of security frameworks, standards and best practices (CAF, Cyber Essentials, NIST, ISO27001). Proven familiarity with modern network, cloud and identity security concepts such as authentication, firewalls, endpoint protection, email security, vulnerability management, logging, monitoring and security controls. Continuous Learning and Adaptability: Commitment to staying updated on Microsoft security technologies, threat trends, and best practices.

Job description Experienced and accredited Business Analyst with the ability to lead business analysis activities in complex organisational and transformation environments. Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills , able to build strong relationships, run workshops, challenge constructively, and influence decision-making at all levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability , with experience identifying process improvement opportunities and recommending practical, value-driven solutions. Skilled in requirements gathering , translating complex business needs into clear specifications, user requirements, and project documentation understood by both business and technical audiences. Commercial and strategic thinking , able to conduct options appraisals, cost-benefit analysis, and support evidence-based investment and change decisions. Collaborative and delivery-focused approach , working effectively with service teams, project managers, technical specialists, and external suppliers to implement successful change. Benefits-focussed - using data, insight and technology awareness to identify and measure deliverable improvement and efficiencies.

Knowledge and Experience Experience of strategy or policy development in central, local government, public body or think tank. Familiarity with the UK government structures, and policy-making processes Knowledge of the current financial and strategic challenges facing Lewisham and local government. Knowledge and experience of analysing and presenting data to senior management to enable effective decision making. Proven experience of proactively working on own initiative, under pressure to tight timescales, managing and prioritising workload. Excellent political awareness and experience of working within a political environment Support the development of evidence-based strategies and policies that enable delivery of the council s priorities. Use research, insight and engagement to ensure policies are aligned, coherent and informed by best practice. Provide high-quality advice and analysis to senior officers and Members, contributing to emerging policy work and responding to national developments. Contribute to the design and delivery of the Council s public affairs approach, including support for consultation responses and strategic engagement with regional and national stakeholders. Build strong working relationships across the council and with external partners, enabling collaboration, insight sharing and joined-up policy development.

HEAD OF GOVERNANCE,RISK AND ASSURANCE Provides strategic leadership for Governance, Risk & Assurance, ensuring controls, compliance & accountability. Supports informed decision-making, continuous learning from audits & inspections & maintains public trust & inspection readiness. Risk Management Own and maintain the force-wide risk management framework, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, escalated and managed consistently. Maintain strategic risk registers and ensure alignment between operational, departmental and strategic risk. Support senior leaders in understanding risk appetite and tolerance and their implications for decision-making. 2 Governance and Assurance Design and maintain effective governance and assurance arrangements, including boards, reporting mechanisms and decision records. • Oversee assurance mapping, ensuring a clear line of sight between risk, control and mitigation. • Coordinate internal and external assurance activity to avoid duplication and assurance gaps. 3 Inspection, Audit and Compliance Act as the force lead for HMICFRS inspection coordination, evidence management and action tracking. Oversee responses to inspection findings, recommendations and causes of concern. Maintain a single, authoritative repository for audit and inspection actions, ensuring accountability and follow through. 4 Organisational Learning • Ensure learning from inspections, audits, serious incidents and reviews is captured, analysed and embedded. • Promote a culture of openness, learning and improvement rather than blame or compliance only behaviours. 5 Advisory and Professional Leadership • Provide authoritative advice to the Director, Chief Officer Group and senior leaders on risk exposure, assurance gaps and governance maturity. • Challenge constructively where governance or risk management is ineffective or inconsistent. 6 Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may be reasonably required, including specific duties of a similar or lesser graded post. Key Results Areas Force wide Risk Management Effectiveness 2. Robust Governance and Assurance Frameworks 3. Inspection, Audit and Regulatory Readiness 4. Organisational Learning and Continuous Improvement 5. Independent Professional Advice and Assurance to Senior Leaders 6. Assurance Culture and Capability 7. Confidence, Legitimacy and Public Trust Graduate qualification (or demonstrable equivalent professional experience) in a relevant discipline. • Relevant professional qualification or accreditation in risk management, governance, audit or assurance. • Experience of working with or alongside HMICFRS, OPCCs or public audit bodies. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Experience • Significant experience in a senior governance, risk, assurance, inspection or compliance role, within policing or a similarly complex, regulated public sector organisation. • Proven experience of working directly with senior leaders, providing professional advice and challenge on risk exposure, assurance confidence and organisational readiness. • Demonstrable experience of inspection, audit or regulatory environments, including coordinating responses, managing recommendations and embedding sustainable organisational learning. • Experience of operating with a high degree of autonomy and discretion, exercising independent judgement while working within broad strategic direction. • Experience of partnership working with external oversight bodies, regulators or auditors, building trusted professional relationships based on credibility and transparency. Skills • Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills, enabling the identification of systemic risk, assurance gaps and root causes across complex organisational boundaries. • Highly developed influencing and communication skills, with the ability to: o Challenge senior leaders constructively o Communicate complex Governance, Risk and Assurance issues clearly o Persuade others to act without relying on line management authority • Strong professional judgement and independence, enabling proportionate escalation of Governance, Risk and Assurance concerns, even where issues are sensitive or contested. • Ability to design, implement and maintain force wide frameworks, including risk registers, assurance models, inspection coordination and action tracking. • Credible leadership skills, enabling the role holder to promote a learning focused, improvement led assurance culture rather than one focused solely on compliance. Knowledge • Comprehensive knowledge of governance, risk management and assurance frameworks within policing or a comparable public sector environment, including statutory obligations, inspection regimes and accountability arrangements. • Strong understanding of the UK policing landscape, including the roles of Chief Constables, PCCs/OPCCs, HMICFRS, internal and external audit, and their respective assurance and scrutiny functions. • Working knowledge of inspection and regulatory methodologies, including HMICFRS PEEL assessments, audit standards and assurance mapping, and how these translate into organisational improvement. • Understanding of public sector decision making, risk appetite and legitimacy, including the balance between operational delivery, governance control and public confidence. Competencies CVF Mapping 1. We Are Emotionally Aware Maintains composure and resilience under pressure. Demonstrates empathy and awareness of operational and workforce impacts. Leads with emotional intelligence during periods of change and scrutiny. 2. We Take Ownership Takes responsibility for identifying and escalating risk and governance concerns promptly. Holds others to account for addressing assurance actions and recommendations. Maintains professional independence, even under pressure. 3. We Collaborate Works effectively across Commands, functions and with external partners. Builds trusted relationships with auditors, inspectors and oversight bodies. Enables shared ownership of risk management while retaining clarity of accountability. 4. We Support and Inspire Provides clarity and confidence to leaders on Governance, Risk and Assurance expectations. Supports a culture of learning, openness and continuous improvement. Communicates complex assurance issues clearly and proportionately. 5. We Analyse Critically Applies analytical and professional judgement to identify assurance gaps, risk trends and systemic weaknesses. Distinguishes between symptoms and root causes, challenging unsupported narrative or optimism bias. Uses evidence to inform and influence senior decision making. 6. We are innovative and open minded Continuously reviews and improves assurance approaches, drawing on good practice from across policing and the wider public sector. Encourages reflective practice and learning-focused assurance rather than procedural compliance

Overview STAR Procurement is the collaborative procurement service for Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside, and Trafford Councils. We sit strategically alongside our Partners and support them in the delivery of an excellent procurement service. Main Priorities Supporting delivery and improvement in public service reform and growth. Supporting STAR Procurement team to deliver best practice procurement that provides added procurement worth. Working in a supported learning environment to develop the skills and knowledge that will assist you to complete the Level 4-6 qualifications, undertaking a range of duties to contribute to the achievement of team objectives. Undertaking a development programme (on-site and off-site), including participation in required training and learning leading to the CIPS qualifications Level 4-6. Key Duties Band 4 Learning about Public Sector procurement and ensuring procurement projects are completed according to established processes, policies and the associated legislation. Supporting the delivery of procurement projects, including preparation of tender documents, managing projects through our e-tendering platform, arranging events with suppliers and co-ordinating the evaluation process for the tender panel. Gathering and analysing information; for example, responding to enquiries from the public or elected Council Members or gathering cost information to facilitate benchmarking on price to contribute to the development of a procurement strategy. Supporting procurement and other colleagues throughout the reporting process (e.g. Strategy reports, award reports, etc.), including report drafting, co-ordinating the dispatch of reports to Board members and guidance around the process. Supporting with audits that need to be carried out on procurement activity. Supporting improvements to the procurement way of working, including recording, and following up on actions. Band 5 (in addition to the above Working with the Category Managers to help them to deliver consistent procurement services to partner authorities in line with the STAR Core Offer. Providing effective supplier relationship management with a variety of stakeholders. Supporting effective procurement by providing support at every stage of the procurement cycle, including, but not limited to; market engagement, creating tender and specification/KPI documentation, developing evaluation criteria, assessing tender returns, organising presentations and events, providing feedback, awarding and formalising contracts based on best value. Assisting in the maintenance of the contracts register, ensuring timely and accurate updates. Supporting the delivery of savings, social value, local spend and compliance, wherever possible through procurement activity. Band 6 (in addition to the above) Assisting the Category Managers in providing effective, efficient and economic procurement solutions to obtain value for money from all externally purchased goods, works and services. Managing and leading on a portfolio of small value procurement projects, including supporting on options appraisals, tendering and contractual arrangements within agreed deadlines and performance indicators. Providing professional advice, guidance and support on small value procurement to enable services to successfully procure goods and services, including providing robust challenge on spend and specifications to ensure value for money. Assisting in developing and maintaining relationships other authorities and other relevant bodies to enable collaborative working and sharing of best practice. Providing excellent customer service by liaising and communicating with client directorates, suppliers and contractors, and other organisations, both verbally and in writing as required in a responsive manner. Band 7 (in addition to the above) Working with the Category Managers and helping them to deliver procurement services to partner authorities, including managing and leading on a number of specific projects to deliver value for money and supporting on options appraisals, tendering and contractual arrangements within agreed deadlines and performance indicators. Co-ordinating contract and supplier management of the market including maintaining a database of contracts and supplier information. Undertaking tender processes in accordance with Contract Procedure Rules (CPR s), Strategic Procurement Strategy European regulations for the partner authorities and that they are carried out in a legal, ethical, accountable manner in accordance with regulatory requirements. Assisting in developing and maintaining contact with other Authorities within the Greater Manchester and North West region and other relevant bodies to enable collaborative working and sharing of best practice. Inviting and assessing tender submissions and negotiating the award of contracts for the Council(s) on the basis of best value. Liaising and communicating with client directorates, suppliers and contractors, and other organisations, both verbally and in writing as required. Taking an active part in the continuous review, development and improvement of systems, processes and services in support of STAR s commitment to a comprehensive and co-ordinated approach to procurement. Co-ordinating and supervising the completion of work delegated to Procurement Assistants and temporary workers. Carrying out such other duties within the Department as required which are commensurate with the grading of the post.

Duration: 6-12 months (Interim) Reporting to: Assistant Director - Operations and Traded Services About the Role Rugby Borough Council is seeking an experienced Waste Services Improvement & Operational Resilience Consultant to support a significant programme of improvement across Waste Services. This is a temporary consultancy assignment created to provide specialist expertise, strengthen operational management, improve service performance and embed sustainable ways of working. Working alongside the existing management team, the successful candidate will lead improvement initiatives, coach managers, develop robust operational processes and support the delivery of a safe, compliant and efficient service. The role will also provide temporary operational management cover during periods of sickness absence, annual leave or exceptional operational pressures to maintain business continuity whilst improvement work continues. This assignment is not a replacement for the substantive Waste Services Team Manager role. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will: - Support delivery of the Waste Services Transformation Programme. - Review operational practices and implement improvements to service delivery, governance and efficiency. - Support the development of and embed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), management processes and operational controls. - Improve operational performance, consistency and customer service. - Support implementation of Health & Safety improvements and safe systems of work. - Coach and mentor operational managers and supervisors. - Review and improve induction, training and competency processes. - Produce improvement plans, performance reports and management information. - Work collaboratively with HR, Health & Safety, Fleet, Procurement, Finance and Legal colleagues. - Provide temporary operational management cover during periods of sickness absence or exceptional operational demand where required. - Support the mobilisation of new services, legislative changes and operational projects. Experience Required Essential - Extensive experience within Waste Services or a similar frontline operational environment. - Proven track record of delivering operational improvement and organisational change. - Strong understanding of waste operations, compliance and Health & Safety. - Experience developing operational procedures and management systems. - Strong leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills. - Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities. - Ability to work strategically whilst remaining hands-on in an operational environment. Desirable - Local Government experience. - CIWM or equivalent qualification. - Lean, Continuous Improvement or programme management experience. - Health & Safety management experience.