Hertfordshire County Council

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Ecology Adviser Job Number: HCC28708 Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time About the team Are you passionate about protecting and enhancing the natural environment? Would you like to play a key role in shaping the future of biodiversity and placemaking across Hertfordshire? Were seeking an experienced Ecologist to join our friendly and knowledgeable LEADS team (Landscape, Eco

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Ecology Adviser Job Number: HCC28708 Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time About the team Are you passionate about protecting and enhancing the natural environment? Would you like to play a key role in shaping the future of biodiversity and placemaking across Hertfordshire? Were seeking an experienced Ecologist to join our friendly and knowledgeable LEADS team (Landscape, Ecology, Archaeology, Development & Sustainability). This is a fantastic opportunity to influence planning and development decisions, ensuring ecological considerations are embedded at every stage. About the role As an Ecologist, you will provide expert advice to Hertfordshires planning authorities and developers, helping to ensure that biodiversity, habitat protection, and ecological enhancement are central to planning decisions. Your responsibilities will include: Reviewing planning applications and local plans to assess ecological impacts. Supporting the implementation of deliver Biodiversity Net Gain and helping to deliver the Local Nature Recovery Strategy Advising on site surveys, mitigation strategies, and opportunities for ecological enhancement Collaborating with planners, developers, and designers to promote nature-positive outcomes Representing the natural environment in policy-making, master planning, and placemaking discussions Engaging with local and national networks, including ALGE and CIEEM This is an exciting time to join us, as new legislation and strategies are raising the profile of ecology in national and planning government. Youll have the opportunity to influence real change and contribute to a greener, more sustainable Hertfordshire. About you Essential Requirements: 18-month professional ecological experience in planning or consultancy Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in ecology or a related field A strong understanding of UK environmental legislation, planning policy, and protected species Strong understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain, Local Nature Recovery Strategies, and protected species legislation Experience and familiarity in habitats assessments, surveying and reports Passionate about promoting the value of the natural environment in planning and development Excellent written and verbal communication skills and speak confidently to a range of audiences Comfortable working across teams and organisations to deliver shared goals Ability to negotiate and take a pragmatic approach to ecological outcomes Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Hold a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle Desirable: Postgraduate qualification in ecology, biology, or environmental planning Experience with GIS and ecological data analysis Familiarity with biological recording networks and stakeholder organisations (e.g. Natural England, Environment Agency) Understanding of how nature and culture intersect in placemaking and policy Have a working knowledge of the planning system Evidence of any relevant conservation and/or habitat management experience Closing date: 10 December 2025 JBRP1_UKTJ

About the team The Digital Services team are responsible for supporting all applications, infrastructure, and communications systems across the Community Protection Directorate (CPD) and Fire Collaboration (FC). This team delivers mission critical application and system support to Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, operating 24x7x365 to ensure the reliable mobilisation of fire engines and crews About the role We're looking for a proactive and experienced IT Support Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in managing IT operations, service delivery, and supplier relationships. This is a dynamic position that blends technical oversight, project management, and team leadership to ensure the smooth running of critical digital services across the organisation. The role is a hybrid role that will include onsite attendance at our office in Stevenage on a weekly basis You will be responsible for: The day-to-day support of all applications, infrastructure and communications equipment Management of Service Desk, 2nd and 3rd line engineers Working and liaising with users, 3rd party providers, stakeholders and other team members to resolve technical issues and problems which have been escalated to you Creating technical designs and specifications Delivery of projects within timescales and within budget The Incidents and Problems process for Digital Services Being an active member of the Change Control Board, Service Reviews and Project meetings You will also be required to provide out of hours escalation support to the out of hours engineers every other week About you Essential Strong knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks, particularly ITIL v4. Proficient in using Service Management platforms such as ServiceNow, Remedy, or equivalent tools. Proof of management experience, setting objectives and performance management Skilled in developing and managing Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure service quality and accountability. Experienced in implementing and maintaining change control processes to support stable and secure service delivery Capable of chairing service review meetings with third-party vendors and partners to monitor performance, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement This role requires the ability to travel independently throughout the county including to locations, and during times, where public transport may not be available Desirable Hands-on experience working within Microsoft Azure environments, including familiarity with its services, architecture, and operational best practices Experience working with SQL databases, including querying and data management. Proficient user of Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint, with an understanding of collaboration and document management features. Demonstrated project management experience, including planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination. Understanding of public sector procurement processes, including compliance and vendor engagement. Experience in asset management, including tracking, lifecycle management, and reporting. We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

We're looking for social work England registered Social Workers to join us. We have opportunities within our adult disability, older people and hospital teams across Hertfordshire. About you Essential: • Social Work degree• Registration with Social Work England• Driving licence We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role .

Job Title: Casework Manager - School Age Stat SEND Starting Salary: £53,806 progressing to £59,497 per annum Hours: 37.0 Location: East & Countywide locations Contract Type: Permanent & 1 Year Fixed Term/Secondment Directorate: Childrens Services We have 2 vacancies which are as follows: x1 East - Fixed Term/Secondment (1 Year Maternity Cover) x1 Countywide - Permanent You will be able to select your preference in the application form. About the team We have some exciting opportunities for you to join the Statutory School Age SEND (SSAS) team in Hertfordshire. The SSAS team has recently expanded with additional investment in staffing and a renewed focus on co-production with families and working closely with schools and professionals. We are seeking passionate people with a comprehensive knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). About the role As a SEND Casework Manager, you will straddle both strategic and operational management, as operational lead for West Hertfordshire's Statutory School Age SEND Reviews service. You will act as a point of escalation for complex operational matters as well as complaints. Maintaining an overview of reviews within your half of Hertfordshire with the support of both data and meetings with your team. With direct line management responsibility for your areas Team Leads (who in turn, each line manage a team of Education, Health and Care (EHC) Coordinators and Review Officers) you will act as a point of leadership and guidance on SEND matters. You will work in partnership with the other SEND Casework Managers under the leadership of the Service Manager to collectively lead a service of 100+ staff, responsible for 9,000+ children and young people of Statutory School Age who have an EHC Plan. In addition, other elements of the role include, but are not limited to; Taking part in strategic meetings, Chairing triage and casework surgeries to discuss your teams cases, Undertaking periodic school visits, Overseeing the transfer of children and young people from one phase of education to another (e.g. primary to secondary) Deputise for the Service Manager in their absence. A key operational decision maker within the SSAS Team. About you Essential : Experienced Manager of both people & strategy Experience of working in SEND Ability to motivate and support a team to deliver towards a shared vision Excellent stakeholder management skills Demonstrate experience of partnership working with people from a range of backgrounds Excellent knowledge of part 3 of the Children & Families Act 2014, the Equalities Act Understanding of the operational realities of delivering statutory SEND processes at scale Valid full UK driving licence and regular access to a car are required for this role. We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

Job Title: Quality Assurance & Audit Manager Starting Salary: £48,226 progressing to £53,459 per annum + Market Enhanced Payment Hours: 37 per week Base Location: Farnham House, Stevenage . Contract Type: Fixed Term/Secondment for 6 months from start date. Directorate: Childrens Services The role is a combination of hybrid and office working. The applicant must be able to attend in-person meetings and events at Stevenage and other sites across Hertfordshire, as and when required in-line with the business need. The applicant will be expected to be in the office all days during inspection periods. About the team Are you passionate about promoting best practice, strengthening services, and achieving positive outcomes for children, young people, and families? We are looking for a Quality Assurance and Audit Manager to join the Social Care Quality Assurance, Audit, Policy and Practice Team. The team works in collaboration with a range of internal and external stakeholders. The team is well established, with most staff being in post for 2+ years. The successful applicant will help in shaping future social work practice, promoting best practice and ensuring positive outcomes for children, young people, and families. About the role Key fundamentals of this role will see the postholder deliver: Partnership working with teams, service areas, the Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership and partner agencies. Working with Senior Leaders Supporting to develop and deliver Practice Weeks and Internal Peer Reviews. Developing, reviewing and interpretating new and existing policies and practice guidance in accordance with national legislation, guidance and service requirements. Supporting the delivery of the QA Framework. Further details of this is as follows: Supporting the development and maintenance of the quality assurance and audit processes, ensuring that they meet external inspection requirements and enable Children's Services to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of its arrangements to safeguard children and young people in Hertfordshire. Assisting the Quality Assurance, Audit, Policy, and Practice Team in maintaining and implementing an effective policy and practice framework to support staff in delivering effective interventions in children's social care services. Working in partnership with teams and service areas to complete audits, analyse findings, write reports, and make recommendations around how practice can be improved. Working with Senior Leaders, sharing findings from quality assurance activity and agreeing actions plans to address any areas of development. Supporting the management of Children's Services Quality Assurance Framework, supporting with developing and delivery of Practice Weeks and Internal Peer Reviews. Sharing learning from quality assurance activity with the workforce, through delivering presentations to the workforce. Close working with our Learning and Development Team and Participation Team to support delivery of the QA Framework. Through quality assurance activity, to monitor and review the implementation of policy and practice guidance and ensure it is effective in supporting the department to meet its performance improvement targets and objectives. Use the learning from quality audits, reviews of children and young people's records, service user feedback and action research to develop effective practice. Work closely with the Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership and partner agencies to develop joint working practices and complete multi-agency quality assurance activity. Support the Policy Manager as needed with developing and reviewing policy and practice guidance in accordance with national legislation, guidance, and service requirements. Provide an initial interpretation of new government initiatives, legislative changes, and guidance, particularly around audit and quality assurance and their impact and/or implications for the work of CS/the Local Authority. About you Essential : Hold a Social Work qualification and SWE registration, professionally qualified. Adhering to the Social Work England (SWE) standards of proficiency and meet the national professional social work capabilities. Proven post qualifying experience and a commitment to own continuous professional development and development of best practice. Experience of completing audits of children and young people's records. Sound knowledge of social work with children, young people and families, and capacity to develop in depth knowledge and lead on specialist areas. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package. Ability to travel to office bases at short notice and for periods of time, especially when an inspection is announced. Desirable : Experience of project planning and management. Experience of undertaking research and producing complex reports or documents. Experience of developing user and stakeholder involvement in the development and planning of services. Experience of interpreting and analysing the impact of legislation and policy on service delivery. Experience of working across organisational boundaries. We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. This is a great career development opportunity for applicants looking to progress in their social work career. Interview Date: 8th October