Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Minute Taking Administrator i on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: The post holder will provide high level administration support and information to the Strategy, Engagement & Implementation. They will support the management of the Team inbox's to action the tasks according to priority with the aim of improving the quality of data that is recorded on social care systems. They will also provide support to ensure the efficient running of projects. They will support the administration tasks in relation to external suppliers and contribute to the performance management in relation to the key performance indicators set. As a Business support officer you will be responsible to: Undertake and lead on complex administrative tasks in a high volume and deadline driven environment Manage specific project support tasks with minimal supervision as part of own workload as required by line management Support the management of team email box(s) to ensure action in a timely way ensuring accurate recording Ensure data recorded is accurate and concise Creation, development and maintenance of records, files and statistical information for evidence based data Handle conflicting priorities from managers being aware of public scrutiny and partnership working within LBC and with local stakeholders requiring a high level of professionalism Taking on a coordination function between the council and externally commissioned resource to support timely actions and forward planning Manage the logistics and administration of all identified project meetings, to include suitable minute taking records, ensuring the division maintain a uniformed communication strategy and information flow across all meetings Maintain and collate management information to meet divisional management requirements, and produce periodic reports within defined time-scales to enable management to review performance Develop, implement, maintain and monitor administrative systems and procedures to support operational needs of the division, ensure the team is up to date with public information, national and local policies, procedures and strategy Be able, and as a nominated responsible officer, to undertake the processing of invoices, and stores requisitions, managing the distribution and the returning of laptops and equipment as and when required , maintaining accurate records To participate and where required facilitate working relationships with teams and staff from other divisions to ensure consistency as far as practicable Contribute to the maintenance of a healthy, safe, effective working environment, monitoring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements including H&S, property, equipment issues, and IT facilities Ensure that relevant corporate and departmental procedures are available and kept up to date Skills and Experience Demonstrable administrative experience including developing, managing and maintaining complex administrative systems and procedures Some experience of organising and leading project work Previous local authority experience or Social Care setting Ability to communicate and build effective relationships with staff and stakeholders in a polite manner at levels Ability to write clear letters and reports Good IT skills Able to use own initiative Ability to perform basic calculations and analyse and interpret data Excellent administrative and organisational skills Able to provide a quality service to customers Some understanding of national policy surrounding health and social care Education to Level 2 Business management or equivalent experience Able to attend meetings and undertake work at various locations throughout the Borough About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Jul 01, 2026
Seasonal
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Minute Taking Administrator i on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: The post holder will provide high level administration support and information to the Strategy, Engagement & Implementation. They will support the management of the Team inbox's to action the tasks according to priority with the aim of improving the quality of data that is recorded on social care systems. They will also provide support to ensure the efficient running of projects. They will support the administration tasks in relation to external suppliers and contribute to the performance management in relation to the key performance indicators set. As a Business support officer you will be responsible to: Undertake and lead on complex administrative tasks in a high volume and deadline driven environment Manage specific project support tasks with minimal supervision as part of own workload as required by line management Support the management of team email box(s) to ensure action in a timely way ensuring accurate recording Ensure data recorded is accurate and concise Creation, development and maintenance of records, files and statistical information for evidence based data Handle conflicting priorities from managers being aware of public scrutiny and partnership working within LBC and with local stakeholders requiring a high level of professionalism Taking on a coordination function between the council and externally commissioned resource to support timely actions and forward planning Manage the logistics and administration of all identified project meetings, to include suitable minute taking records, ensuring the division maintain a uniformed communication strategy and information flow across all meetings Maintain and collate management information to meet divisional management requirements, and produce periodic reports within defined time-scales to enable management to review performance Develop, implement, maintain and monitor administrative systems and procedures to support operational needs of the division, ensure the team is up to date with public information, national and local policies, procedures and strategy Be able, and as a nominated responsible officer, to undertake the processing of invoices, and stores requisitions, managing the distribution and the returning of laptops and equipment as and when required , maintaining accurate records To participate and where required facilitate working relationships with teams and staff from other divisions to ensure consistency as far as practicable Contribute to the maintenance of a healthy, safe, effective working environment, monitoring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements including H&S, property, equipment issues, and IT facilities Ensure that relevant corporate and departmental procedures are available and kept up to date Skills and Experience Demonstrable administrative experience including developing, managing and maintaining complex administrative systems and procedures Some experience of organising and leading project work Previous local authority experience or Social Care setting Ability to communicate and build effective relationships with staff and stakeholders in a polite manner at levels Ability to write clear letters and reports Good IT skills Able to use own initiative Ability to perform basic calculations and analyse and interpret data Excellent administrative and organisational skills Able to provide a quality service to customers Some understanding of national policy surrounding health and social care Education to Level 2 Business management or equivalent experience Able to attend meetings and undertake work at various locations throughout the Borough About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit Accounts Payable Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: Responsible for the delivery of an efficient and effective payment process, providing accounts payable support to the whole of Luton Council. To ensure the timely and accurate processing of all invoices, interfaces, manual payments, memo's and credit notes generated throughout the Authority. Support the Creditors financial system with the responsibility for documenting procedures, testing enhancements, updates and new releases, supporting devolved users with guidance and training on the accounts payable system and processes. Advising and supporting and service managers and cost centre managers on accounts payable procedures and legislation compliance. You will be responsible to: Assess and determine the suitability of invoices/petty cash and claims in relation to financial regulations. Identifying payment priority to ensure creditors payment terms are met as defined in the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act, including checking of VAT when required. Identifying invoices that sit under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), ensuring that all suppliers that fall within the scheme, are verified and are processed in accordance within the business tax regulations as prescribed by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) regulations. Ensure timely and accurate replies to written and telephone enquiries from companies and individuals relating to invoices and outstanding payments. Ensuring that all invoices, credit notes and Memos are processed via intelligent scanning. Understand and apply the appropriate controls, to minimise risk and loss to the council by challenging service managers and cost centre managers in order to avoid duplicate payments. Responsible for monitoring payments interfaced into the creditors system from other service area's bespoke finance systems, checking, correcting where necessary and authorising the payments appropriately. Testing and identifying areas suitable to be developed into interfaces. Working with the accounts payable team leader, the service area to develop the interface specification, then working in conjunction with accountancy system developer to implement the new interface. Responsible for the processing, handling and reconciliation of the Authorities Petty Cash scheme. Ensure council policy is adhered to and all relevant processes have been completed. Extracting data and maintaining reports to reconcile monthly and annual figures require by Inland Revenue Legislation. Completing the statutory CIS return to HMRC in accordance with the HMRC guidelines and timetables. Liaising with the VAT accountant to ensure timely payment to HMRC of tax due. Skills and Experience: Ability to run reports, extract, interpret and analyse data to resolve complex queries Able to use IT databases such as Financial or equivalent software Highly numerate, a sound understanding of mathematical processes Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide range of companies, individuals and internal colleagues at all levels providing effective advice or help. Ensuring advice is in line with financial regulations and council policy Able to plan and organise own workload adhering to immovable deadlines, working in a detailed and systematic manner Ability to work in a flexible manner to recognise and react actively to assist other team members to meet team deadlines and objectives Strong background in Accounts Payable, Payment Processing, GRN Purchase Order Matching as well as general accounts payable knowledge About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Jun 30, 2026
Seasonal
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit Accounts Payable Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: Responsible for the delivery of an efficient and effective payment process, providing accounts payable support to the whole of Luton Council. To ensure the timely and accurate processing of all invoices, interfaces, manual payments, memo's and credit notes generated throughout the Authority. Support the Creditors financial system with the responsibility for documenting procedures, testing enhancements, updates and new releases, supporting devolved users with guidance and training on the accounts payable system and processes. Advising and supporting and service managers and cost centre managers on accounts payable procedures and legislation compliance. You will be responsible to: Assess and determine the suitability of invoices/petty cash and claims in relation to financial regulations. Identifying payment priority to ensure creditors payment terms are met as defined in the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act, including checking of VAT when required. Identifying invoices that sit under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), ensuring that all suppliers that fall within the scheme, are verified and are processed in accordance within the business tax regulations as prescribed by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) regulations. Ensure timely and accurate replies to written and telephone enquiries from companies and individuals relating to invoices and outstanding payments. Ensuring that all invoices, credit notes and Memos are processed via intelligent scanning. Understand and apply the appropriate controls, to minimise risk and loss to the council by challenging service managers and cost centre managers in order to avoid duplicate payments. Responsible for monitoring payments interfaced into the creditors system from other service area's bespoke finance systems, checking, correcting where necessary and authorising the payments appropriately. Testing and identifying areas suitable to be developed into interfaces. Working with the accounts payable team leader, the service area to develop the interface specification, then working in conjunction with accountancy system developer to implement the new interface. Responsible for the processing, handling and reconciliation of the Authorities Petty Cash scheme. Ensure council policy is adhered to and all relevant processes have been completed. Extracting data and maintaining reports to reconcile monthly and annual figures require by Inland Revenue Legislation. Completing the statutory CIS return to HMRC in accordance with the HMRC guidelines and timetables. Liaising with the VAT accountant to ensure timely payment to HMRC of tax due. Skills and Experience: Ability to run reports, extract, interpret and analyse data to resolve complex queries Able to use IT databases such as Financial or equivalent software Highly numerate, a sound understanding of mathematical processes Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide range of companies, individuals and internal colleagues at all levels providing effective advice or help. Ensuring advice is in line with financial regulations and council policy Able to plan and organise own workload adhering to immovable deadlines, working in a detailed and systematic manner Ability to work in a flexible manner to recognise and react actively to assist other team members to meet team deadlines and objectives Strong background in Accounts Payable, Payment Processing, GRN Purchase Order Matching as well as general accounts payable knowledge About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Grounds Maintenance Operative on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Place & Infrastructure department. Main purpose of position: To undertake a range of horticultural/grounds maintenance and sports turf maintenance tasks throughout the Borough of Luton. As a Grounds maintenance Operative , you will be responsible to Undertake grass cutting and other grounds and gardens maintenance duties to specified standards using a wide range of ride on and pedestrian controlled plant and machinery, hand held equipment and hand tools. Paying particular attention to the security of parks/work locations by ensuring that all areas are left secure & with barriers locked. Assist higher graded employees to mark out sports pitches, undertake fine turf maintenance, and gardening duties such as shrub pruning and planting to recognised horticultural standards. Undertake duties, such as hoeing, weeding, digging, leaf raking, grass cutting, ground working and hedge cutting to the required standards. Undertake litter picking by hand in parks and amenity areas throughout the Borough to specified standards. Sweep hard surface areas by hand, as and when required, to remove glass and other extraneous material. Skills and Experience Some experience of using grass cutting machinery Some gardening experience Able to work well as part of a team Able to use own initiative when undertaking tasks Able to deal politely and tactfully with a wide range of people Able to follow verbal and written instructions Current valid category B driving licence, to operating ride on machinery and to transport staff and equipment to various sites About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Jun 30, 2026
Seasonal
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Grounds Maintenance Operative on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Place & Infrastructure department. Main purpose of position: To undertake a range of horticultural/grounds maintenance and sports turf maintenance tasks throughout the Borough of Luton. As a Grounds maintenance Operative , you will be responsible to Undertake grass cutting and other grounds and gardens maintenance duties to specified standards using a wide range of ride on and pedestrian controlled plant and machinery, hand held equipment and hand tools. Paying particular attention to the security of parks/work locations by ensuring that all areas are left secure & with barriers locked. Assist higher graded employees to mark out sports pitches, undertake fine turf maintenance, and gardening duties such as shrub pruning and planting to recognised horticultural standards. Undertake duties, such as hoeing, weeding, digging, leaf raking, grass cutting, ground working and hedge cutting to the required standards. Undertake litter picking by hand in parks and amenity areas throughout the Borough to specified standards. Sweep hard surface areas by hand, as and when required, to remove glass and other extraneous material. Skills and Experience Some experience of using grass cutting machinery Some gardening experience Able to work well as part of a team Able to use own initiative when undertaking tasks Able to deal politely and tactfully with a wide range of people Able to follow verbal and written instructions Current valid category B driving licence, to operating ride on machinery and to transport staff and equipment to various sites About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Corporate Health and Safety Adviser on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: To ensure that the Council remains compliant with regards to its Health and Safety responsibilities. Direct, support, train and advise local authority services, schools, trusts and other client organisations on the implementation of Health and Safety Policies and Strategy. Work collaboratively with external establishments and internal management to provide specialist health and safety advice, policy development and strategic guidance which raises both individuals & department managers awareness of their responsibilities and the health and safety profile. Undertake accident investigations and deliver a rolling risk based H&S audit programme for the corporate and educational estate. As a Health and Safety Adviser, you will be responsible to: Deliver a proactive consultancy and advisory service to Members, Council Service departments staff & managers at all levels, School's and Trusts. Develop health and safety services, advise, and deliver training as a traded service to external organisations. Effectively assess, prevent, and resolve complex health and safety issues and ensure compliance with current health and safety legislation. Develop and promote good working relationships, co-operation and communication across the Council and with external bodies, in particular the Health and Safety Executive and Fire Authority and promote a positive safety culture and customer-focussed service throughout the Council. Undertake the design, development and promotion of safety management systems, policies and strategies, monitoring systems procedures and guidelines in consultation with key personnel, managers, and safety representatives; providing close support and guidance and making recommendations to management departmental teams in implementing them; developing creative and imaginative solutions to a range of problems arising over a diverse range of subjects. Manage the health and safety training service: identify, develop and deliver effective health and safety training to all levels of the Council. Guide the Council in the implementation of new/revised health and safety legislation Act as part of the Council's statutory competent advisory team by providing reports and making recommendations to the Health & Safety Board and CLMT to ensure the Council is able to carry out its statutory health and safety responsibilities. Undertake audits, inspections, investigations and risk assessments relating to health and safety matters. Assist services to undertake a broad range of specialised risk assessments across diverse work situations and environments to ensure conformity with specific health and safety regulations. Skills and Experience: In-depth experience in an operational and advisory health and safety role including working collaboratively with senior managers and clients to provide advice, audits, compliance, guidance & training Good communication skills - able to negotiate with and influence others in order to raise the profile of health and safety in the workplace, engaging with management, Trade Unions & employees Able to work independently and to undertake research unsupervised Demonstrable training/presentation skills - able to design and deliver health and safety training courses to client groups In-depth organisational skills - able to manage periods of heavy and conflicting workload demands Demonstrable ability to use information technology, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint). Demonstrable knowledge of current health and safety legislation, best practice and national trends and developments NEBOSH Certificate/ Level 3 National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Occupational Health and Safety Practice Willing to attain level 5 H&S qualification Full clean driving licence, car insured for business use About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Jun 30, 2026
Contractor
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Corporate Health and Safety Adviser on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: To ensure that the Council remains compliant with regards to its Health and Safety responsibilities. Direct, support, train and advise local authority services, schools, trusts and other client organisations on the implementation of Health and Safety Policies and Strategy. Work collaboratively with external establishments and internal management to provide specialist health and safety advice, policy development and strategic guidance which raises both individuals & department managers awareness of their responsibilities and the health and safety profile. Undertake accident investigations and deliver a rolling risk based H&S audit programme for the corporate and educational estate. As a Health and Safety Adviser, you will be responsible to: Deliver a proactive consultancy and advisory service to Members, Council Service departments staff & managers at all levels, School's and Trusts. Develop health and safety services, advise, and deliver training as a traded service to external organisations. Effectively assess, prevent, and resolve complex health and safety issues and ensure compliance with current health and safety legislation. Develop and promote good working relationships, co-operation and communication across the Council and with external bodies, in particular the Health and Safety Executive and Fire Authority and promote a positive safety culture and customer-focussed service throughout the Council. Undertake the design, development and promotion of safety management systems, policies and strategies, monitoring systems procedures and guidelines in consultation with key personnel, managers, and safety representatives; providing close support and guidance and making recommendations to management departmental teams in implementing them; developing creative and imaginative solutions to a range of problems arising over a diverse range of subjects. Manage the health and safety training service: identify, develop and deliver effective health and safety training to all levels of the Council. Guide the Council in the implementation of new/revised health and safety legislation Act as part of the Council's statutory competent advisory team by providing reports and making recommendations to the Health & Safety Board and CLMT to ensure the Council is able to carry out its statutory health and safety responsibilities. Undertake audits, inspections, investigations and risk assessments relating to health and safety matters. Assist services to undertake a broad range of specialised risk assessments across diverse work situations and environments to ensure conformity with specific health and safety regulations. Skills and Experience: In-depth experience in an operational and advisory health and safety role including working collaboratively with senior managers and clients to provide advice, audits, compliance, guidance & training Good communication skills - able to negotiate with and influence others in order to raise the profile of health and safety in the workplace, engaging with management, Trade Unions & employees Able to work independently and to undertake research unsupervised Demonstrable training/presentation skills - able to design and deliver health and safety training courses to client groups In-depth organisational skills - able to manage periods of heavy and conflicting workload demands Demonstrable ability to use information technology, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint). Demonstrable knowledge of current health and safety legislation, best practice and national trends and developments NEBOSH Certificate/ Level 3 National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Occupational Health and Safety Practice Willing to attain level 5 H&S qualification Full clean driving licence, car insured for business use About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Power Platform Developer: We are currently seeking an experienced Power Platform Developer to join a critical project within a public service environment. The project is replacing macros in over 120 Excel workbooks with Power Automate scripts. Power Platform Developer - Role Responsibilities: Design, develop, and support solutions across the Microsoft Power Platform to remove the council's current reliance upon excel macro VBA scripts Incorporate workflows, and business processes that would enhance the functionality Document all development undertaken to ensure functionality can be maintained once adopted into service Undertake upskilling to existing system administrators to ensure the appropriate skills exist to incorporate any future amendments to the solution Requirements: Strong experience with Power Platform tools within a Microsoft 365 environment Demonstrable experience with Power Apps, particularly Power Automate. Working knowledge of other data transformation tools such as SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) would be desirable. About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Jun 29, 2026
Contractor
Power Platform Developer: We are currently seeking an experienced Power Platform Developer to join a critical project within a public service environment. The project is replacing macros in over 120 Excel workbooks with Power Automate scripts. Power Platform Developer - Role Responsibilities: Design, develop, and support solutions across the Microsoft Power Platform to remove the council's current reliance upon excel macro VBA scripts Incorporate workflows, and business processes that would enhance the functionality Document all development undertaken to ensure functionality can be maintained once adopted into service Undertake upskilling to existing system administrators to ensure the appropriate skills exist to incorporate any future amendments to the solution Requirements: Strong experience with Power Platform tools within a Microsoft 365 environment Demonstrable experience with Power Apps, particularly Power Automate. Working knowledge of other data transformation tools such as SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) would be desirable. About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Service Desk Analyst on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: On an operational level the role will respond to Incidents and Service Requests (including Major Incidents). They will contribute to the resolution of Incidents and Service Requests problems identified and building solutions for the knowledge base. Within the day-to-day service the role will contribute to the delivery of continuous improvement of the process and supporting systems into the Authority. The post holder will be part of a team and will be assisting the Service Desk Lead and Service Delivery in the control and success of the Service Desk function that handles customers' issues or requests with professional attitude. Responsible for the triage and actions on both Incidents and Service Requests received by the Service. The post can greatly influence the direction and success of general day to day operation of the Service. The role will be a system administrator for the Councils corporate IT Service Management tool and assisting with the maintenance of access control of circa 3500 user accounts across the Council's 150+ sites which include libraries, schools, community centres, social services establishments as well as the Council's main central offices. You will be responsible to: Create and perform triage actions to all support calls and tickets from the user community into the IT Service Management tool. Ensuring accurate and necessary information is obtained and appropriate categorisation for incidents and requests is applied and promptly allocates ticket. investigate first stage diagnostic on all tickets, acting on own initiative, within stated guidelines and in conjunction with other members of the team. Apply skills to resolve all assigned incidents before referring to application and/or technical support. Administration of categorised Service Requests (e.g. New Starter, Leaver and transfers) relating to access to Luton's Windows Active Directory structure, primary email systems, ensuring that a full audit trail of changes are maintained within Active Directory and the IT Service Management tools. Follows up reported complex incidents to ensure timely resolution or escalation, and promptly communicate on progress to end-user, requests are fulfilled, and the customer communication is complete. Ensure that incidents and requests are handled in accordance to agreed SLAs. Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge base, including technical articles and self-help guides for end-users. Skills and Experience: Demonstrable experience of providing IT Customer support Demonstrable experience working in a busy IT service desk environment; using an ITSM tool to create, update and manage tickets with precision and attention to detail Some experience technical knowledge of enterprise level computing, mobile devices, supported Microsoft operating systems, business software and office productivity tools Able to manage Windows Active Directory and Microsoft exchange (both On-premises and Azure/Exchange, Office 365 solutions) Able to administer Windows AD file system security settings Able to maintain accurate hardcopy and computerised records Able to use Microsoft Office or equivalent applications competently Demonstrable understanding and operational knowledge of ITSM frameworks e.g. ITIL v3 or 4 Demonstrable experiences of ITSM tooling administration Working hours will be on a rota basis between 7am and 7pm Monday to Friday About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Jun 29, 2026
Seasonal
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Service Desk Analyst on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: On an operational level the role will respond to Incidents and Service Requests (including Major Incidents). They will contribute to the resolution of Incidents and Service Requests problems identified and building solutions for the knowledge base. Within the day-to-day service the role will contribute to the delivery of continuous improvement of the process and supporting systems into the Authority. The post holder will be part of a team and will be assisting the Service Desk Lead and Service Delivery in the control and success of the Service Desk function that handles customers' issues or requests with professional attitude. Responsible for the triage and actions on both Incidents and Service Requests received by the Service. The post can greatly influence the direction and success of general day to day operation of the Service. The role will be a system administrator for the Councils corporate IT Service Management tool and assisting with the maintenance of access control of circa 3500 user accounts across the Council's 150+ sites which include libraries, schools, community centres, social services establishments as well as the Council's main central offices. You will be responsible to: Create and perform triage actions to all support calls and tickets from the user community into the IT Service Management tool. Ensuring accurate and necessary information is obtained and appropriate categorisation for incidents and requests is applied and promptly allocates ticket. investigate first stage diagnostic on all tickets, acting on own initiative, within stated guidelines and in conjunction with other members of the team. Apply skills to resolve all assigned incidents before referring to application and/or technical support. Administration of categorised Service Requests (e.g. New Starter, Leaver and transfers) relating to access to Luton's Windows Active Directory structure, primary email systems, ensuring that a full audit trail of changes are maintained within Active Directory and the IT Service Management tools. Follows up reported complex incidents to ensure timely resolution or escalation, and promptly communicate on progress to end-user, requests are fulfilled, and the customer communication is complete. Ensure that incidents and requests are handled in accordance to agreed SLAs. Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge base, including technical articles and self-help guides for end-users. Skills and Experience: Demonstrable experience of providing IT Customer support Demonstrable experience working in a busy IT service desk environment; using an ITSM tool to create, update and manage tickets with precision and attention to detail Some experience technical knowledge of enterprise level computing, mobile devices, supported Microsoft operating systems, business software and office productivity tools Able to manage Windows Active Directory and Microsoft exchange (both On-premises and Azure/Exchange, Office 365 solutions) Able to administer Windows AD file system security settings Able to maintain accurate hardcopy and computerised records Able to use Microsoft Office or equivalent applications competently Demonstrable understanding and operational knowledge of ITSM frameworks e.g. ITIL v3 or 4 Demonstrable experiences of ITSM tooling administration Working hours will be on a rota basis between 7am and 7pm Monday to Friday About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a S106 Monitoring Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: To assist in the proactive procurement and management of developer contributions through the Section 106 (S106) Agreements and/or Community Infrastructure Levy. Identify and implement stringent S106 monitoring processes with internal and external stakeholders. This should include setting up formal delegated processes for drawing down S106 contributions and monitoring and approving spend by the relevant departments. To respond to key national changes in policy, practice, and legislation governing S106/CIL/National Infrastructure Levy collection, monitoring, spend and reporting. This will include providing assistance and leading on implementing organisational and procedural changes within the Council. Introduce processes to enforce non-compliant S106 developments, including setting up a governance process for securing and allocating S106 funds, and internal officer working groups. Provide assistance and guidance in reviewing and drafting planning policy documents seeking S016 contributions. Monitor all S106 and conditional requirements arising from the operation of London Luton Airport and developments on associated land. Assist planning officers and the Council's Solicitor in negotiation of S106 agreements. You will be responsible to: Analyse, appraise and understand complex S106 and legal agreements. To assist in the proactive procurement and management of developer contributions through the Section 106 (S106) Agreements and/or Community Infrastructure Levy. Being able to understand complex planning applications, conditions and approved drawings. Undertake further analysis and site inspections as appropriate, providing detailed and complex reports and recommendations for the Head of Planning's consideration and presenting reports to Development Control Committee if required. Respond to key national changes in policy, practice, and legislation governing S106/CIL/National Infrastructure Levy collection, monitoring, spend and reporting. Providing assistance and leading on implementing organisational and procedural changes within the Council. Manage guidance to other members of a development control team and ensure that the Division's aims and performance standard are met through cohesive customer focused and professional approach. Manage the introduction of processes to enforce non-compliant S106 developments, including setting up a governance process for securing and allocating S106 funds, and internal officer working groups. Be the expert lead providing general professional and interpretative advice to members of the public, professional advisers and to applicants. Advise, collaborate and negotiate both internally and with external clients / agencies, in the monitoring of S106 agreements and conditions. Manage the introduction of processes to enforce non-compliant S106 developments, including setting up a governance process for securing and allocating S106 funds, and internal officer working groups. Be the expert lead to monitor all S106 and conditional requirements arising from the operation of London Luton Airport and developments on associated land. Skills and Experience: In-depth experience of Planning work in a Local Planning Authority or equivalent experience of monitoring processes particularly in relation to developments or legal agreements Demonstrable experience of general office practices and procedures, particularly in the use of computers Demonstrable communication skills able to deal with internal and external stakeholders Good literacy skills - able to write clear, concise reports Ability to manage a complex caseload or range of projects Able to plan, organise and prioritise own workload to meet targets and deadlines Able to follow and to use own initiative within procedures and guidelines Able to participate in multi-disciplinary working with a range of partners Able to undertake complex analytical investigation, evaluation and judgement, promoting solutions based on detailed specialist knowledge, experience and political sensibility. Able to write and present complex, concise and accurate reports which will contain specialist, technical and strategic information Demonstrable command of the principles and practices of Town Planning and of the Enforcement provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act Demonstrable knowledge of Local Planning Authority responsibilities and duties including Development Control procedures Degree in Town and Country Planning OR equivalent qualification OR equivalent experience Able to attend, traverse and make visual inspections on sites and attend meetings throughout the Borough About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Oct 06, 2025
Contractor
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a S106 Monitoring Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: To assist in the proactive procurement and management of developer contributions through the Section 106 (S106) Agreements and/or Community Infrastructure Levy. Identify and implement stringent S106 monitoring processes with internal and external stakeholders. This should include setting up formal delegated processes for drawing down S106 contributions and monitoring and approving spend by the relevant departments. To respond to key national changes in policy, practice, and legislation governing S106/CIL/National Infrastructure Levy collection, monitoring, spend and reporting. This will include providing assistance and leading on implementing organisational and procedural changes within the Council. Introduce processes to enforce non-compliant S106 developments, including setting up a governance process for securing and allocating S106 funds, and internal officer working groups. Provide assistance and guidance in reviewing and drafting planning policy documents seeking S016 contributions. Monitor all S106 and conditional requirements arising from the operation of London Luton Airport and developments on associated land. Assist planning officers and the Council's Solicitor in negotiation of S106 agreements. You will be responsible to: Analyse, appraise and understand complex S106 and legal agreements. To assist in the proactive procurement and management of developer contributions through the Section 106 (S106) Agreements and/or Community Infrastructure Levy. Being able to understand complex planning applications, conditions and approved drawings. Undertake further analysis and site inspections as appropriate, providing detailed and complex reports and recommendations for the Head of Planning's consideration and presenting reports to Development Control Committee if required. Respond to key national changes in policy, practice, and legislation governing S106/CIL/National Infrastructure Levy collection, monitoring, spend and reporting. Providing assistance and leading on implementing organisational and procedural changes within the Council. Manage guidance to other members of a development control team and ensure that the Division's aims and performance standard are met through cohesive customer focused and professional approach. Manage the introduction of processes to enforce non-compliant S106 developments, including setting up a governance process for securing and allocating S106 funds, and internal officer working groups. Be the expert lead providing general professional and interpretative advice to members of the public, professional advisers and to applicants. Advise, collaborate and negotiate both internally and with external clients / agencies, in the monitoring of S106 agreements and conditions. Manage the introduction of processes to enforce non-compliant S106 developments, including setting up a governance process for securing and allocating S106 funds, and internal officer working groups. Be the expert lead to monitor all S106 and conditional requirements arising from the operation of London Luton Airport and developments on associated land. Skills and Experience: In-depth experience of Planning work in a Local Planning Authority or equivalent experience of monitoring processes particularly in relation to developments or legal agreements Demonstrable experience of general office practices and procedures, particularly in the use of computers Demonstrable communication skills able to deal with internal and external stakeholders Good literacy skills - able to write clear, concise reports Ability to manage a complex caseload or range of projects Able to plan, organise and prioritise own workload to meet targets and deadlines Able to follow and to use own initiative within procedures and guidelines Able to participate in multi-disciplinary working with a range of partners Able to undertake complex analytical investigation, evaluation and judgement, promoting solutions based on detailed specialist knowledge, experience and political sensibility. Able to write and present complex, concise and accurate reports which will contain specialist, technical and strategic information Demonstrable command of the principles and practices of Town Planning and of the Enforcement provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act Demonstrable knowledge of Local Planning Authority responsibilities and duties including Development Control procedures Degree in Town and Country Planning OR equivalent qualification OR equivalent experience Able to attend, traverse and make visual inspections on sites and attend meetings throughout the Borough About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
