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Job Title: H ousing Reviews & Appeals Officer Location: Havering Term: Temporary Rate: 22.55 PAYE hour Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals facing housing challenges? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise can help shape meaningful outcomes? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Housing Reviews & Appeals Officer with our client. What You'll Do: As a key member of the Neighbourhoods Directorate, you will play a crucial role in addressing homelessness and ensuring fair housing solutions. Your responsibilities will include: Conducting independent reviews of decisions related to homeless applications under the Homeless Reduction Act 2017. Assessing the suitability of accommodation provided to homeless households. Managing appeals against housing register decisions and council tenancies. Representing the council in court challenges related to review decisions. Providing expert advice to customers about their housing options and ensuring swift case progression. What We're Looking For: We seek a dedicated professional with: A thorough understanding of homelessness legislation and housing policies. Experience in complex casework, report writing, and legal challenges. Strong communication skills to engage effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds. A commitment to delivering excellent customer service and promoting equality. Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Help families and individuals navigate their housing challenges. Professional Development: Opportunities for training and growth within a supportive team. Dynamic Environment: Work collaboratively with various internal and external partners to create sustainable housing solutions. Ready to Make a Difference? If you are enthusiastic about tackling housing issues and are committed to helping those in need, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step towards a fulfilling career that truly makes a difference in our community. Join us in our mission to provide safe and secure housing for all! Application Deadline: Insert Deadline Here The London Borough of Havering is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

We are urgently looking for an Business Support Officer to work in our clients Legal department. 1. To support the Legal Services manager in the delivery of Legal Services through a wide range of administrative tasks including day to day maintenance of systems and processes. 2. To work to maintain standards and processes to best practice, keeping system up to date including the Legal Case Management system (templates, precedents, address book, reports), the Electronic Library (users), the Legal Intranet page (content), share point area (documents/information) and other online accounts. Maintain forms, documents and information to support the operational development and maintenance of systems and practices. 3. Contribute to the recruitment process, induction and training of new staff and keep systems updated for starter and leavers 4. Collating information and processing finance forms and systems to support efficient transactional management. 5. Manage the Legal Inbox and instructions process, including allocation of work across the service 6. Maintain departmental documents and spreadsheets, monitoring external legal spend 7. Process and record the team's holidays and process HR forms and support requests as required by the Legal Services Manager. 8. Support and process signing and sealing requests to ensure delivery within specified timeframes. 9. Schedule rooms, meetings, agenda's and prepare minutes where required. 10. Ensuring discretion and confidentiality where appropriate, excellent engagement with directorate and colleagues across the authority. This list is not exhaustive; you may be required to carry out other duties as directed by your line manager that are commensurate with the level of your post. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Purposeful vision. Agile planning. Steadfast persistence. PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER (WESTMINSTER) Salary: £36,225 per annum plus benefits Grade: P2 Reports to: Public Affairs Manager (Westminster) Directorate: Policy, Information and Communications Contract: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week. We are open to compressed hours in this role. Location: Stratford, London w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office) External closing date: 26 April 2026, 23:55. Internal closing date : 29 April 2026, 23:55. Interviews: From 7 May 2026. How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the application questions and the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively. Recruitment process: 2 stage interview process comprising of presentation task and role based competency questions. Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Public Affairs Officer. The Westminster & Local Public Affairs team communicate Cancer Research UK's policy messaging to parliamentarians in Westminster and local government across England to achieve policy change. As a team, we work across the cancer pathway on prevention, diagnosis and treatment as well as on ensuring that the wider environment supports cancer research. This role will have responsibility for our prevention work, leading a programme of influencing activity to ensure cancer prevention remains on the political agenda. We want the UK Government to deliver on the 10-Year Health Plan's shift from sickness to prevention, and the National Cancer Plan's aim to take decisive action on preventable cancers so fewer people get an avoidable cancer diagnosis. This will include regularly briefing and meeting elected members; monitoring parliamentary activity and sharing intelligence; organising external events and visits at CRUK sites across the UK; working closely with the campaigns and policy teams, and other departments across the organisation; developing stakeholder engagement plans for senior staff; and representing the charity at external meetings and in external coalitions. What will I be doing? Delivering and reporting on a programme of activities aimed at ensuring that Cancer Research UK has a high profile in Westminster, and our policy priorities remain on the parliamentary agenda, including managing a rolling contact programme for MPs Leading a programme of influencing activity to help us achieve change for the prevention agenda, and supporting public affairs activities across research and the cancer pathway Organising events in parliament, at party conferences, at research sites and at a constituency level as required Reacting swiftly and expertly to parliamentary business, briefing as appropriate and understanding how procedures such as parliamentary debates and questions can be instigated and supported for maximum impact Proactively seeking opportunities to meet, brief and work with wider networks including Peers, coalitions and sector experts Promoting the charity's wider work, including events such as Race for Life, our research successes and engaging MPs on how cancer impacts their constituency and community. What skills will I need? Demonstrable political interest and judgement, with commitment to neutrality and ability to work across the political spectrum Ability to quickly understand, summarise and analyse complex policy and political issues and distil for a range of internal and external audiences Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to adapt style to different audiences Strong organisational skills and experience of managing a complex workload, with tight deadlines and often changing priorities Good influencing skills and confident managing challenging stakeholder relationships, including in coalition Adaptable self-starter with the ability to work remotely and in a self-directed way as part of a larger team. Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human : Act to have a positive impact on people Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you. Internal applicants' eligibility criteria Internal candidates should ideally have completed their 6-month 'getting started' period before applying for other roles. You should also advise your current line manager at the point you make an internal application, or at the latest, at the point of being invited for an interview. All internal candidates applying for a secondment, must have: completed their getting started period discussed their intention to apply and gained approval to apply with their line manager been in their substantive (home) role for at least 6 months (this is only applicable if you have previously been on secondment) If you do not confirm that you meet these requirements, we will not be able to progress your application. What will I gain? We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us. 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This role has a starting salary of £33,553 per annum, for working 36 hours per week. We are looking for two Planning Officers to join our friendly Development Management Team, which deals with planning applications relating to Minerals and Waste development, and the County Council's own development. If you are interested in land use planning, how it can shape our environment and facilitate good quality development, this could be the perfect next step. We are particularly keen to encourage applicants who may be at the start of their career in planning, and are looking for somewhere to develop their skills, knowledge and experience. This is a Professional Development Programme (PDP) position in our Environment and Planning directorate. The position provides a formal career development opportunity supported by a comprehensive training and development offer. This position has a grade span ranging between PS7 - PS9 (£33,552 - £45,135) which you will have the opportunity to progress through. The role is suitable for entry-level candidates with a relevant degree or candidates with some experience working in a related field. Our Offer to You: A structured Professional Development Programme (PDP), including opportunities to gain new skills, experience and a planning qualification accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a tangible difference to Surrey's environment and communities About the Role Our team sits within the Council's Place directorate and is responsible for delivering Surrey County Council's statutory planning function as Minerals and Waste Planning Authority and in relation to the County Council's own development (under Regulation 3). We pride ourselves on providing an efficient and professional service to applicants, as well as assisting in the delivery of development which the County Council needs to provide and improve its services. As a Planning Officer, you will form part of the team dealing with pre-application advice requests and the determination of all types of planning application across the Minerals and Waste, and Regulation 3 (County Council development) functions. The role will involve: Managing a caseload of requests for pre-application advice and planning applications Carrying out site visits across the County Liaising with applicants Engaging stakeholders such as consultees, elected Councillors and those making representations on planning applications Drafting reports and making recommendations Participating in Planning and Regulatory Committee as required Assisting other Planning Officers on complex applications as required Although you will not have line management responsibilities, you will be encouraged to take ownership of your workload, manage your time effectively, and actively pursue your own professional development. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align withour behaviours: A good working knowledge of land use planning in England and an ambition to develop a career as a planner The ability to work both collaboratively and independently as required, planning and managing your workload and adapting to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, concisely, and respectfully, both verbally and in writing Ability to work inclusively with a diverse range of stakeholders to analyse, interpret and evaluate relevant data and the resolution of issues to support decision making Surrey has both urban and rural areas and workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: What has motivated you to apply for the role of Planning Officer? (150 words) What relevant experience or transferable skills could you bring to this role? (200 words) What do you think the key challenges are that Planning Officers are likely to face and how do you think you would manage them? (200 words) Describe a time you had to work towards simultaneous deadlines. Please explain how you organised yourself and what you learnt from this experience (200 words) Please explain how you organised yourself and what you learnt from this experience (200 words) The job advert closes at 23:59 on 10/05/2026 with interviews to follow. This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

37 hours per week This is an exciting stage to join Bridgend which is recognised as an improved authority continuing to embed and sustain change. We are proud of the changes we have made and that people want to come and work with us. You will join a group of committed and enthusiastic professionals, who are working hard to transform our services. You will actively contribute to the ongoing improvement of practice standards and development of skills across the Directorate. Bridgend Children's Social Care is embedding Signs of Safety Practice Model and your role as an IRO will be fundamental to supporting the continuation of this Social Work model both in Safeguarding work with families and in work with children who are Care Experienced. You will receive full training in how to use this model of working. The team perform an essential role in the quality assurance process to ensure best outcomes for children. The Role requires Chairing Statutory Review meetings for all Care Experienced Children and Child Protection (safeguarding) conferences in person. You will work collaboratively with children, young people and their families to ensure plans are reviewed with robust oversight and coproduced in a meaningful way. You will work closely with Partner agencies, to facilitate sound, defensible decision making and effective planning. You will be fully aware of quality assurance frameworks and the need for continuous development of practice and the IRO role in supporting the Directorate in this matter. As a registered Social Worker, you will need to have an embedded understanding of the Children Act 1989, the Social Services and Wellbeing Act 2014 and a knowledge and understanding of the role of the Independent Reviewing officer, as required by the Adoption and Children Act 2002, and the IRO Standards, associated legislation and guidance, as well as at least three years' experience of working in Children's Services. For further information on this role please contact Lisa French IRO Service Manager on . The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 13 May 2026 Shortlisting Date: 21 May 2026 Interview Date: 03 June 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification

Information Support Officer £35,391 - £45,564 Fixed Term Contract - 12 months or Internal Secondment Full Time 36 hours Location: Richmond and Wandsworth Councils Other essential information: You will benefit from flexible working arrangements, with office attendance required twice per week, and will be expected to meet statutory and legislative deadlines. Objective of the Role You will support the Adult Social Care and Public Health directorates by ensuring information requests are handled lawfully, accurately and within statutory timescales.You will act as a first point of contact for Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Freedom of Information Requests (FOIs), MP enquiries and Councillor enquiries. You will help the directorate meet their obligations under information governance legislation while working towards deadlines. You will need to deliver a responsive, professional service to internal and external stakeholders. About the Role You will join a supportive Information team consisting of a Senior Information Support Officer, two Information Support Officers, a Redaction Officer and an Archive Manager.You will deal with requests made by political members or councillors related to adult Social Care and Public Health via our shared inbox. You will work with senior management and key stakeholders. Strong communication and interpersonal skills will be key. This is a 12-month fixed term contract or internal secondment for existing Richmond and Wandsworth Council staff. The role will involve flexible working three times a week. Your responsibilities will include: Acting as a first point of contact for Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, Subject Access Requests (SARs), MP enquiries and Councillor enquiries. Communicating with internal staff to collate information for responses. Liaising with police and external agencies. Logging, tracking and issuing responses within legislative deadlines. Identifying process improvements. Producing performance and compliance reports. Essential Skills and Experience Experience working with DPA 2018 and/or FOI requests Strong administrative skills Excellent communication skills High attention to detail Good IT knowledge including Outlook, SharePoint and Excel Ability to work independently and in a team If you have good administrative skills and are self-motivated to learn with an understanding of data governance, please apply as we can provide training for certain elements. Recruitment Timeline Closing Date: 6 May 2026 Shortlisting Date: 20 May 2026 Interview Date: Week commencing 25 May 2026 We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Contact Centre Senior Manager Salary: £53,451 - £57,186 Contract: Permanent, full time Location: West Yorkshire Police Looking for a leadership role where you can make a real impact in a high performing, fast paced operational environment? This is a key position within West Yorkshire Police s Contact Directorate, providing strategic leadership across a complex operational portfolio serving the public, officers, staff and partner agencies. You will lead and motivate teams to deliver a high quality, timely and professional service while ensuring the smooth delivery of emergency and non emergency communications. As a senior manager, you will play a critical role in shaping service performance, supporting staff wellbeing, driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance across multiple operational functions. You will also act as a vital liaison point co ordinating communication and service delivery between internal departments, the public and external agencies. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader with strong operational insight, excellent people skills and a passion for delivering public focused service excellence in a demanding and rewarding environment. Role and Responsibilities As a Senior Manager, you will hold a pivotal responsibility in ensuring the effective leadership, strategic direction and operational performance of the Contact Directorate. Key Duties: • Lead by example, upholding the Police Code of Ethics and ensuring staff consistently reflect Force values • Manage staff performance, attendance and wellbeing in line with policies and procedures. • Maintain strategic oversight of Contact Centre teams, ensuring effective recruitment, training and resource deployment • Drive continuous improvement through operational planning, efficient resource coordination and preventative policing approaches • Ensure compliance with HMICFRS, national standards and Force strategies through effective partnership working • Monitor and evaluate performance to improve service delivery, user satisfaction and service recovery • Provide clear, ethical operational advice to internal and external stakeholders. • Support budget management, including funding negotiations, contract oversight and efficient resource use • Develop staff capability through targeted support, skills development and behavioural guidance • Oversee the maintenance and continuity of technological systems, ensuring effective procedures and resource allocation Expectations To succeed in this role, you will be expected to: • Communicate effectively with staff, partner agencies and senior stakeholders • Demonstrate strong leadership, analytical and decision making skills • Apply operational knowledge to support service delivery improvements • Work confidently with policies, risk management processes and operational planning • Manage high pressure workloads and make timely, informed decisions • Maintain a flexible and adaptive approach within a demanding environment • Operate collaboratively across districts and specialist departments Essential Criteria • Proven senior managerial experience in a large commercial or public sector call centre environment • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills • Strong analytical, leadership and innovation capabilities • Experience of change management • Knowledge of financial and budgetary principles • Experience working within a Contact Centre environment • Ability to share managerial responsibility for approximately 650 staff • Ability to analyse information and produce detailed reports • Knowledge of GDPR, the Computer Misuse Act, MOPI and Force policies • Basic understanding of budgeting, financial systems and contract management • IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) • Willingness and ability to travel across West Yorkshire and attend local, regional and national meetings Benefits West Yorkshire Police staff can access a wide range of benefits designed to support work life balance, wellbeing, development and financial security. These include: • Generous annual leave allowance - 27 days annual leave, rising to 32 days after five years of service plus bank holidays (bank holidays to be worked on a rota basis, incurring additional compensation) • Office based SLT across the force as required • Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, a secure Defined Benefit CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) pension scheme • Access to savings, discounts and cashback rewards through staff schemes, including eligibility to purchase a Blue Light Card and membership to the Company Shop (membership fees to be paid by employee) • Access to Employee Assistance Service accessible 24/7, providing counselling and financial advice for you and your immediate relatives • Membership options for the Police Treatment Centre and The Police Children s Charity (eligibility-dependent) • Opportunities for career development and training • Supportive HR policies, including maternity, paternity and other family-friendly provisions • A meaningful career with a clear sense of purpose supporting policing services that protect communities • Option to sign up to our Cycle to work scheme (eligibility-dependent) This post will close at 23:55 hours on 9th May 2026 How to Apply Join us in leading a vital operational function that supports communities across West Yorkshire The vacancy will close on 09/05/2026 at 23:55 hours. The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment.

Temporary Accommodation Officer As part of the Temporary Accommodation Move On team to work with households in temporary accommodation to move into settled accommodation. Understanding their move on needs, matching them to suitable (as legally defined) settled accommodation, supporting them to overcome any move on barriers, and completing their discharge from temporary accommodation. Temporary Accommodation Officer To work with the Lettings Negotiators in the team, to identify the properties needed and to match households to the properties they have sourced ensuring no properties are left unused. Temporary Accommodation Officer To set expectations about the most likely route into settled accommodation, and what actions the household should take to successfully move out of temporary accommodation. To signpost households to relevant support e.g. for benefits or debt advice, to ensure they are in the best position to move into and sustain their settled accommodation. Temporary Accommodation Officer This role is key in ensuring households are able to move on from temporary accommodation, reducing the average stay length and the number of households in temporary accommodation. To mange a caseload of households that have been identified as ready to move on from temporary accommodation into settled accommodation. Using the information about the household to offer suitable (as legally defined) settled accommodation for them, in order for the Council to discharge duties. This could be private rented accommodation, supported housing, direct offer of social housing, choice-based lettings or other settled accommodation options. Temporary Accommodation Officer To review information about the household, updating the housing needs assessment, and other documentation, as necessary, to ensure the needs of the household are fully understood. To make sure the rehousing and resettlement needs of the households are clearly established and understood. Including affordability, geographical restrictions and if there are vulnerabilities or behaviours that will mean specific support is required to move and settle into new accommodation. Making referrals for specialist accommodation and support where this is needed, for example to adult social care. To work at pace, ensuring cases are progressed in a timely way and properties are used efficiently. Temporary Accommodation Officer To liaise with other Council departments and external bodies as required, including Social Care, GPs, fraud etc. to ensure offers of suitable accommodation and required measures to support a successful move into settled accommodation are in place. To support households to prepare to move and to ensure they receive appropriate advice including on their options, their responsibilities and rights for the tenancy they are being offered, and what happens if they reject the property offered. Where choice-based lettings is the best option for the household, making sure they understand what this option is, supporting them to bid on suitable properties, if shortlisted to attend viewings and when they accept an offer to make the move. To undertake property visits and home visits to the household, as required to ensure the suitability of a property and the successful move on from temporary accommodation, where this would be beneficial. To control and conduct all activities to issue relevant discharge notifications to end homelessness duties and maintain relevant records. Including issuing offer letters, discharge notices, managing offer refusals, and other appropriate communications as appropriate to support the statutory process. To assist with resettlement and barriers to moving into the property offered, so the household is ready to be able to quickly accept the offer and move in. Supporting households to find out about their new communities and take the steps needed to settle into a new home, for example about claiming benefits and how to apply for schools. Responsible for dealing with, and supporting, complaints taking remedial action as necessary and using learning from complaints and reviews to support service improvements. To feedback to the Move On Team Lead to support efficient management of the team, including the identification of households ready to move into settled accommodation and the sourcing of suitable properties. Liaise and work closely with other peer groups across housing and other directorates that have a direct influence on the section promoting a joined-up approach in the operational deployment of services.

Senior Social Work Practitioner GRADE: ME13with London Weighting and two increments for AMHP work DIRECTORATE: Adult Social Care Integrated Care & Public Health HOURS OF WORK: 35 RESPONSIBLE TO: Team Manager (LINE MANAGER) ACCOUNTABLE TO: Service Manager Head of Service, Mental Health RESPONSIBLE FOR: Social Work Staff, Support Workers, students or trainees as required LIAISES WITH: Multi Professionals, including in the Mental Health Trust - Inpatient and Community Services. Housing, Public Health. Adult, Older People and Children's Social Care and Health Services. Primary and Secondary Care Services. Statutory and non- Statutory Services OVERVIEW OF THE POST To provide advice consultation and professional supervision to a group of specialist mental health social care staff To be a lead practitioner in the team, ensuring the provision of a high quality and safe specialist mental health service to the defined service user group. The post holder will be expected to deliver a range of evidence-based interventions which will promote strengths base approach, social inclusion for this group of service users, who Experience low, moderate or severe or mental health issues. The post holder will work in partnership with a range of other services which may include EIS, Home Treatment Teams, Integrated Recovery Hubs Older People, Integrated Recovery Hubs (IRH), Acute, Inpatients Services, Voluntary and independent and community services. The principal purpose is to provide a person cantered approach, focusing on Strength, ability, and the resident existing networks The senior will be relied on to lead by example The Postholder will practice to the Department Social Work Model and guide colleagues in the team in this framework The post holder will work within the safeguarding adults and safeguarding children frameworks across the London Borough of Merton Able to act consistent with the Values of the Council KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Foster recovery through empowerment of Residents and carers by involving them in the planning of their care Establishing and maintaining consistent supportive relationships, which encourages increased self-determination and responsibility for service users and their care. Offer a range of evidence-based interventions and risk management approaches enabling the residents and carers to reduce and manage symptoms and high-risk behaviour. Offer practice guidance to colleagues in the team Be proactive, innovative and creative in delivering care, enabling the facilitation of service user's recovery. Engage residents and carers in relapse prevention and crisis planning providing intervention that maximize the ability to resolve crisis and prevent hospitalization. Support early discharge from both inpatient and Home Treatment Team by providing regular, formal reviews. Deliver a collaborative and responsive service through practice that is dictated by service users/carers intelligence and experience of their own situation . Display expertise in understanding and applying Social Care, Mental Health, Mental Capacity legislation and guidance. Display awareness of the wider range of Social Care legislation and policy, Be creative in ensuring information and advice is delivered in manner that will be receptive to others Act as Case Manager to a defined caseload of service users. Respond swiftly to crisis, providing intervention to prevent admission. Work closely with Carers. Ability to act independently carrying out function on the team's Duty system while also seeking to consult with seniors as required Recognize racial, cultural, sexual preference and linguistic differences. Ensure that record keeping/documentation reflects, prescribed departmental expectation. Maximize the use of resources within the team and available in the community. Have an understanding and work with the mental Health trust and Integrated Commissioning Board. Carry out the responsibility of being part of the Lead group in the service Ensure that care and support plans are reviewed and updated to take into account of the most recent information regarding Residents and Carer needs. It should reflect their views, their voice . Undertake risk assessment/management and positive risk taking by developing genuine interventions with those you are working with Carry out SAM or Enquiry Officer Duty under Safeguarding procedures, as appropriate Ensure activity/contact is entered promptly on Mosaic, conforming with Department Recording requirement. Provide carers assessment and care plans or support their production Work with Brokerage, mental health Social Work Service process to implement Care Packages, including personalised budgets, in the community. Knowledgeable about financial implications of the Care Act 2014, and Departmental policy and procedure arising from this Guide colleagues to ensure discussion regards Financial implication of the Cre Act are discussed with residents and Carers 3. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Maintain professional relationships with other agencies, e.g.,; Neighbourhood Services, Police, Probation Service, Education, Advocacy, PALS, Benefits and Voluntary Services to ensure provision of a quality package of care and service delivery for the service users and their carers. 4. SERVICE DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY Participate in service development and partake in the evaluation of the quality of service delivery. Support and facilitate initiative in developing service user's participation groups. Assist in planning, undertaking and evaluating specific projects related to clinical practice within the community. 5. MANAGEMENT/ AUDIT Implement and participate in orientation and local induction programmes for staff. Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within the agreed time scale. Participate in research, audit reviews and other initiatives in accordance to expected Governance. Be responsible for ensuring that accurate records are kept in accordance with Council policies and legal requirements. Report all complaints and or incidents in accordance with Local Authority procedures and ensure that the line manager is informed. Actively contribute to the development and review of policies and procedures based upon best practice. 6. TRAINING Ensure that own knowledge and skills are constantly updated. Attain appropriate levels of computer literacy Facilitate students achieving their competencies relevant to their outcome. Attend mandatory training as outlined by Trust policies. Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post, through continuous Professional Development Be an approved mental health practitioner, providing assessments as required by the mental health act. Or willingness to undertake AMHP training if required Undertake SAM training and practice as a SAM 7. PROFESSIONAL To participate in the AMHP Duty rota, providing a source of support and advice to those undertaking duties under the Mental Health Act 1983, and to provide specialist cover as necessary. Have a working knowledge of current appropriate legislations - The Children's Act, Care Act (2014), Carers legislation and the Mental Health Act (1983) and other relevant legislation. Be aware of and adhere to Local Authority procedures. Set own objectives through Appraisal, work towards achieving these Deliver and engage in regular professional supervision. Adhere to and work within the guidelines of own professional code of practice. Maintain registration of care profession and membership in relation to the relevant professional qualification Act as a positive role model for colleagues. Ensure that full regard is taken of the dignity, individuality and well-being of residents and carers. Be accountable for own practice and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence. Advocate and promote self-advocacy for service users/carers. 8. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Communicate effectively with other members of the service pertaining the assessment, care plan, risk factors, relapse signature, sign of deterioration in service user's mental and physical conditions. Ensure that information of a sensitive and contentious content is handled with professionalism and communicated appropriately to clearly identified persons. Respond to emergency situations in a clear and supportive manner showing sensitivity and direction at all times. 9. CONFIDENTIALITY In the course of your employment you will handle confidential personal information You must not read, discuss, disclose or pass on confidential information unless it is necessary in the pursuance of your legitimate duties. Unauthorized disclosure of such information will be treated as a serious disciplinary matter. In addition it is important that you realize that if this confidentiality is breached, this may result in civil proceedings or a criminal prosecution. 10. HEALTH AND SAFETY . click apply for full job details

A client of mine who is a leading Housing Association is looking to recruit a Building Safety Manager on a full time permanent basis. Travel across the Regions of, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Devon, & Cornwall with 2 x visits to Londer per month with be a requirement for this position, therefore access to own vehicle and driving licence are essential. The Building Safety Team will be the first point of contact for all fire and structural safety enquiries. The Building Safety Manager should influence at senior levels and give expert advice to all levels within the business. Management of building safety controls, processes, and procedures are the responsibility of many different stakeholders within the business. The Building Safety Manager is key in ensuring responsibilities in relation to our higher-risk buildings (HRBs) are effectively coordinated and carried out and evidenced through the building safety cases. Ensure that all HRBs are managed and maintained in accordance with our building safety management system. In addition you will be supporting in developing a culture of high performance, strong engagement and commitment to building and customer safety. Lead a team of a Building Safety Team Leader and an Officer, responsible for daily oversight of the HRBs, reporting on compliance and providing advice and guidance to colleagues and residents on building safety matters. Key Accountabilities Support duty holder in respect of fire and building safety to ensure that we meet our current and anticipated regulatory obligations (including monitoring the regulatory environment and learning from best practice). Ensure that all identified HRBs are managed and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the Building Safety Act. Liaise with external agencies and other housing providers to keep abreast of good practice. Represent the organisation with external partners and stakeholders including Local Authorities, HSE, MHCLG, Fire and Rescue Authorities etc. Develop strong and effective relationships and promote building safety within the Group to ensure that all our activities contribute to improved resident safety. Support the Growth and Assurance Directorate with relevant information required by the Regulator (i.e. supply key building information, update the safety case, provide information to support the application for BAC). Oversee the management of the Mandatory Occurrence Reporting System and the management of customer building safety related complaints in HRBs. Ensure the Director of Health, Safety and Property Compliance is made fully aware of any potential Mandatory Occurrences. Develop and deliver a robust and risk-based approach to building safety which is proportionate and offers best value. Document Building Safety Management System and undertake regular reviews. Compile BSCs for all HRBs including the documentation of building specific safety management systems and risk assessments. Act as the main point of contact for colleagues, customers and stakeholders on matters of fire and building safety in relation to HRBs. Act as joint contact alongside the Head of Fire Safety to Primary Authority Partner - London Fire Brigade (LFB). Develop plans with operational teams for the delivery of fire and building safety work on HRBs including any further investigations or interim measures as required. Develop procedures for the management of relationships with third party Accountable Persons and the monitoring of their building safety and compliance obligations. Be involved in the development of the design guide/employer's requirements/fire strategies for new higher-risk developments. Play a leading role in ensuring the delivery of resident engagement strategies for HRBs. Work with Development and Asset Management colleagues to establish processes and procedures to manage the digital record from handover, throughout occupation phase, and develop and maintain the golden thread of information. Review and sign off all relevant handover information prior to occupation. Work with Asset Management, Service Delivery and Development teams to develop change control processes and gateway approval points for HRBs. Assist in the preparation and presentation of accurate management information and reports for Boards, the Executive and other external stakeholders as required. Take responsibility for own personal development, updating knowledge of changes in legislation, best practice and other developments relevant to the post holder's service and which affect the wider business. Undertake such other duties and responsibilities as may be specified and that are commensurate with the level of the job. Support and deputise for the Head of Property Compliance, when necessary. Experience and Qualifications Educated to degree level or equivalent and\or suitable experience in a related technical role. Specifically technical knowledge of: Building Design & Construction Life Safety, Protection, Fire and Behaviour Compartmentation Fire Strategies Building Fabric & Systems Interaction of System and Components Educated to at least level 4 in a fire safety management or asset compliance discipline. (e.g., hold an advanced fire management diploma or equivalent, NEBOSH Fire certificate or equivalent). Evidence of specialist training and experience, membership of a professional body, or certification by a third-party certification body. Experience of working with multiple stakeholders in a building safety capacity to achieve common goals. Experience of analysing complex and difficult situations and recommending appropriate practical and responsive solutions. Extensive knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements for building services and safety, particularly in HRBs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a particular strength for influencing, negotiating and consultation. Strong customer focus and experience of managing relationships with customers and both internal and external stakeholders. Interpersonal, communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop the team and individuals. Ability to read and disseminate technical, performance data, and indicators; and translate technical information for a non-technical audience. Good understanding of Health and Safety legislation and issues affecting the delivery of construction works and a safe building environment. Experience of using digital solutions/software to monitor and evidence performance. Hold a full valid driving licence and able to travel locally, regionally and nationally, including some nights away from home. stride is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Londonwide Local Medical Committees is the membership organisation representing over 7,000 constituent NHS general practitioners and 1,000 practice teams in London. Londonwide LMCs provides pan-London leadership and shared committee services for its local medical committees (LMCs) and members. We support GPs and their practice teams so that they are able to work in the best interests of their patients and local communities. As a GP Support Officer, you will be playing an important role within the GP Support team, working with GPs and their practice teams on a wide variety of issues. This is a challenging and rewarding role reporting to the Director of GP Support. We would like to hear from candidates who have experience of working in an administrative or managerial role in NHS general practice or a similar environment. Your tasks will include: Acting as the first point of contact for GP Support phone calls, inbox and general enquiries; Reviewing and reporting on relevant contractual, policy and regulatory documents; Undertaking a wide range of research (clinical, contractual, regulatory, etc.); Drafting routine informative documents (newsletter items, hot topics, etc.), guidance, reports, and presentation materials; Working with the team Data Lead to maintain accurate and well-organised records, the Member Assist database and the SharePoint document management system; Providing general day-to-day administrative support to the directorate, including arranging meetings, events and internal activities, which includes diary management within the team; preparing relevant materials; taking notes or minutes; and following up promptly on actions. This role is based at our offices in Euston, and you will need to be able to come to the office if required, but flexible options, including regular home working, are supported. Londonwide LMCs holds the Investors in People Silver Award. The package includes five weeks' annual leave (25 days' pro rata), flexi working options and an employer pension contribution of 16% of your salary. For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button. Closing date: 9am on Thursday, 30 April 2026; however, the post may close earlier if there is a very high number of responses. Interviews are planned for Friday, 8 May 2026. Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted after 30 April 2026.

Are you passionate about Building Safety within the Social Housing Sector? My client has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Building Safety Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. This position is primarily remote based with expectance to be in London twice per month and attendance to areas in the Southwest bi-monthly. The Building Safety Team will be the first point of contact for all fire and structural safety enquiries in relation to the organisations higher risk buildings. Responsibilities: Lead a team of a Building Safety Team Leader and an Officer, responsible for daily oversight of HRBs, reporting on compliance and providing advice and guidance to colleagues and residents on building safety matters. Management of building safety controls, processes, and procedures are the responsibility of many different stakeholders within the business. Ensure that the organisations responsibilities in relation to their higher-risk buildings (HRBs) are effectively coordinated and carried out and evidenced through the building safety cases. Support the duty holder in respect of fire and building safety to ensure they meet their current and anticipated regulatory obligations (including monitoring the regulatory environment and learning from best practice). Liaise with external agencies and other housing providers to keep abreast of good practice. Represent the organisation with external partners and stakeholders including Local Authorities, HSE, MHCLG, Fire and Rescue Authorities etc. Develop strong and effective relationships and promote building safety within the organisation to ensure that all activities contribute to improved resident safety. Support the Growth and Assurance Directorate with relevant information required by the Regulator Oversee the management of the Mandatory Occurrence Reporting System and the management of customer building safety related complaints in HRBs. Ensure the Director of Health, Safety and Property Compliance is made fully aware of any potential Mandatory Occurrences. Compile BSCs for all HRBs including the documentation of building specific safety management systems and risk assessments. Act as the main point of contact for colleagues, customers and stakeholders on matters of fire and building safety in relation to HRBs. Develop plans with operational teams for the delivery of fire and building safety work on HRBs including any further investigations or interim measures as required. Develop procedures for the management of relationships with third party Accountable Persons and the monitoring of their building safety and compliance obligations. Work with Development and Asset Management colleagues to establish processes and procedures to manage the digital record from handover, throughout occupation phase, and develop and maintain the golden thread of information. Review and sign off all relevant handover information prior to occupation. Requirements: Educated to degree level or equivalent and\or suitable experience in a related technical role. Educated to at least level 4 in a fire safety management or asset compliance discipline. (e.g., hold an advanced fire management diploma or equivalent, NEBOSH Fire certificate or equivalent). Evidence of specialist training and experience, membership of a professional body, or certification by a third-party certification body. Extensive knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements for building services and safety, particularly in HRBs. To apply, please attach a copy of your CV

Looking for a new role offering varied admin work from finance processing to travel bookings and uniform orders? Join West Yorkshire Police as our new Business Support Assistant! Location: Across West Yorkshire Number of posts: 3 full and 1 part time West Yorkshire Police is looking to recruit 4 Business Support Assistants (3 full-time & 1 part-time) to join the Estates and Business Services Directorate, based at various locations across the Force. An excellent opportunity has arisen to play a vital role in a unique team supporting Officers and Staff across the above Districts and beyond. You will provide a comprehensive administrative support function within the Estates and Business Services directorate. Your duties will include conducting accurate processing and validating of Police Officer and Staff overtime for Pay and Time off in Lieu. Inputting computerised data across a range of systems to maintain the Business and Receipts Accounts, including the receipting, dual counting, payment, and banking of monies. Processing expense claims for Special Constables and Volunteers in accordance with Force Policy. And placing orders via our centralised Purchasing department for external Suppliers. Your role will also include sorting and distributing ingoing and outgoing mail, responding to requests and queries from Officers and Staff, and booking travel and accommodation for members of staff and Officers travelling around or Out of Force through a booking agency. Following Force Procedure, you will also order Officer and Staff uniform. You will issue keys for clothing, PAVA and Airwave radio lockers in line with Force Policy and co-ordinate continuous accuracy of all databases as well as occasionally undertaking audits of Airwave lockers where applicable. You will carry out engagement visits at satellite sites, providing visibility and education to Police and Police staff across the wider estate and, when required, work at different locations across the Force area to provide business continuity. This role is extremely varied and diverse, and will suit someone who has the following: • Good working knowledge of office systems and procedures. • A good standard of education, including English, Mathematics and accuracy skills. • Good IT literacy skills and has the ability to competently operate computer systems such as Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook. • The ability to attend and successfully complete relevant training, including Manual Handling and DSE Assessor. • A basic understanding of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). • Previous experience in a customer focused environment and can demonstrate good communication skills. • Experience of spreadsheets and Finance systems. • Can demonstrate strong levels of personal responsibility. • The ability and willingness to travel and work at different sites throughout the Force area. The Benefits: • Starting salary of £27,204 rising to £29,859 over 4 years • Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days per year, rising to 30 days after 5 years, plus statutory bank holidays. • Flexi-time scheme based on a standard working day of 7 hours 24 minutes and a 37-hour week. • Generous pension scheme. • Employee assistance service, accessible 24/7, providing counselling and financial advice for you and your immediate relatives. • Cycle to Work Scheme • Blue Light Discount Card • Membership to the Company Shop This post will close on 6th May 2026 at 23:55 hours.

Senior Communications Officer Change Communications Lead To lead the planning, development and delivery of strategic communications that support Cheshire East Council s Improvement and Transformation Delivery Plan. The postholder will be responsible for designing and delivering clear, compelling and high-impact communications that help staff, members, partners and residents understand, engage with and participate in the council s improvement journey. The role will provide expert advice to senior leaders, drive forward proactive communications for major transformation programmes, and ensure that communication and engagement activity supports the council s four improvement priorities: Financial Sustainability; Good Governance and Decision Making; Leadership and Culture Change; and Improving Children s Services. The postholder will also contribute directly to strengthening organisational culture, embedding new ways of working, and helping the council move from crisis to stability through transparent, timely and effective communication. You will have extensive, recent experience in leading and delivering effective and impactful, multichannel communications and engagement activity to internal and external audiences, to support and drive delivery of major transformational projects and programmes, and culture change, in large organisations. Key responsibilities will include: Co-developing the overarching communications and engagement strategy for the Improvement and Transformation delivery plan portfolio in partnership with the Corporate Communications Manager, ensuring it provides clarity, consistency and direction across six programmes. Working seamlessly with communications leads across the organisation to ensure messaging is aligned, updated and adapted as portfolio needs evolve - supporting them to interpret, refine and apply core messages within their own plans. Develop the high-level strategic narrative, ensuring the council communicates a cohesive, confident and coherent story about its improvement journey, the Target Operating Model, and organisational change (redesign) that is coming, through a range of channels including video. Feeding this strategic narrative into all programme and project-level communications and engagement plans, ensuring alignment and preventing duplication or conflicting messages. Establishing an effective cascade mechanism (briefing packs/toolkits, council-wide updates, staff events, digital channels, FAQs) that ensures core OFFICIAL messages reach staff, members, partners and residents in an accessible and timely way. Maintaining and managing a portfolio-level view of communications risks, supporting programme leads to identify issues early and develop proportionate and transparent responses for those identified. Supporting communication around the programme timeline, highlighting key milestones, dependencies and opportunities for coordinated organisation-wide communications and engagement. Identifying and driving opportunities for cross-council, joined-up communications, ensuring the transformation narrative is clear, consistent and shared across all services and directorates. Ensuring that communication activity supports cultural change, reinforces organisational values, and helps move the council from crisis to stability.

The starting salary range for this role is 33,552 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. This is a 12-month fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity to cover maternity leave that will end by 31.03.2027. We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Directorate Support Officer to join our Place Directorate. In this role, you will provide flexible, adaptable, and high-quality administrative and finance support across the Directorate, contributing to the smooth running of our services and leadership functions. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Role The Directorate Support Team sits within the Place Operations & Support Service in the Place Directorate which is a large and multifaceted area of the organisation, with responsibilities including facilitating safe and reliable journeys, shaping places for our customers, and delivering sustainability and climate change objectives. The service plays a key role in enabling these priorities through a range of specialist support functions. As part of the team, you will work collaboratively to provide essential services including business support, finance administration, recruitment and induction support and time administration across all six service areas. This role offers a great balance of collaboration and flexibility with the option for some remote working. The role is based at our Merrow, Guildford office but attendance at other Surrey sites can be expected. Key Responsibilities As a Directorate Support Officer, you will: Confident dealing with figures and finance-related information Provide high-quality administrative and finance support across the Directorate Organise and coordinate meetings, events, and diary commitments Undertake finance duties including purchasing and invoicing tasks Collate, update, and maintain key information and records Support hiring managers across all service areas with various HR-related tasks, including recruitment, induction, and training Work flexibly as part of a wider support team to meet collective objectives and deadlines Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Experience using Unit4 or other purchasing systems Excellent Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to learn new software quickly Proven experience delivering high-quality finance and admin support Strong organisational abilities and confidence managing multiple priorities A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to take initiative Exceptional attention to detail The ability to communicate clearly with all levels To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: Please describe a time when you had to manage multiple priorities. How did you organise your workload and ensure deadlines were met? How do you maintain accuracy and attention to detail when working with high volumes of data or administrative tasks. Can you describe the steps you would take to raise a Purchase Order, including the key information required before raising one. Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high performing team supporting a directorate which delivers real impact for our customers and communities. You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team committed to helping the wider directorate achieve its strategic priorities. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 19/04/2026 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services. About the role You ll provide high quality support to the communities of people affected by Parkinson s in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. As members of the Community Directorate we aim to reach out to and support people with Parkinson s, their families, friends and carers. We enable the voice of people affected by Parkinson s to be heard to improve services, inform our priorities and improve decision making locally. Through community development we work in close collaboration with our Parkinson s communities to bring change on the issues that matter most to people affected by Parkinson s - whether directly or with their friends, family and carers. What you ll do: Provide first point of contact for new people affected by Parkinson s wanting to engage with our community facing work in Hull and East Riding Organise online and in-person, internal and external meetings and events, including booking venues and refreshments, assisting with the production of materials, fulfilling mailings and taking bookings for our community development work across Hull and East Riding Support the development of new activities with our community in Hull and East Riding, by establishing contact with other organisations and individuals in the area Promote and market activities in local areas to ensure our community are aware of all the offers available to support them Engage directly and attend meetings of groups, branches, cafes, physical activity programmes in Hull and East Riding to ensure they are delivered effectively and we meet the needs of those people delivering and attending them What you ll bring: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate when required at all levels internally and externally Excellent administration and support skills, including note-taking, presentation preparation and a positive, assertive and resilient approach to prioritising and juggling varying pressures and conflicting priorities Experience in coordinating multiple projects simultaneously that meet business requirements Experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with all stakeholders Experience of operating in a modern digital workplace, including using digital tools to work collaboratively and productively Experiencing of managing data, records and details of programmes, projects and events and keeping these accurate and up to date This is an exciting time for Parkinson s UK and we would love you to join us! Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description. Interviews for this role will be held from 21 May, online via googlemeet. The successful candidate will be required to: live in the area specified (Hull and East Riding) and be able to travel freely and flexibly around these areas and occasionally further afield without reliance on public transport provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb have a confidential space in which to work provide occasional cover on evenings, weekends, and/or Bank holidays This role will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You ll be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn. Anyone can get Parkinson s. It s vital that the people who work for Parkinson s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Payroll Officer Hackney - E8 Hybrid - 2 Days in The Office 3 Months 24.61 to 26.92 Per Hour (Umbrella) 18.78 to 19.98 Per Hour (PAYE) ASAP Start Are you an experienced and customer-focused payroll professional looking for a new challenge? Join the London Borough of Hackney , one of the UK's most diverse and highest-performing local authorities, We are Open, Inclusive, Ambitious, Pioneering, Proactive, and Proud . Key Information Post Title: Payroll Officer Directorate: Chief Executive Service: HR & Traded Services: Payroll Location: Hackney Service Centre (with hybrid/agile working) Responsible To: Payroll Team Leader The Role: What you will do As a Payroll Officer, you will be crucial in assisting in the delivery of the Payroll service. You will work with a reasonable degree of autonomy and may be responsible for a number of areas of transactional work. The payroll service supports Hackney, Traded Services, including Schools and Teachers. Core Responsibilities include: Processing and Data Management: Accurately inputting payroll data (Starters, Leavers, Secondments, etc.) into the Midland HR System (ITRENT) - ITRENT EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE Payment Calculation: Calculating and recording statutory and occupational Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption payments. Expense & Claims: Processing Overtime Claims and Travel/Mileage expense claims, including Teachers' data in line with HLT provisions. Compliance: Ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time, checking monthly payrolls and variance reports. You will maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and lawful deductions. Customer Support: Providing effective responses to a wide range of enquiries from employees, managers, and external organisations. You will advise employees and managers on all payroll issues, aiming to resolve matters at the source. Third-Party Payments: Processing and quality assuring payments to third parties like Income Tax/NI and Pension Contributions. About You: What you will bring We are looking for a highly organised individual with excellent attention to detail. Essential Requirements (Demonstrable Experience & Knowledge): Payroll Expertise: Proven up-to-date knowledge of payroll processes, principles, and statutory payments/deductions (SSP, SMP, TAX, and NI). System Experience: Demonstrable experience processing a range of transactions using IRETNT /HR/Payroll/Pensions systems. Query Resolution: Experience resolving customer queries/problems related to payroll matters, providing advice, and taking initiative to progress solutions. Legislation/Policies: Knowledge and understanding of employment legislation, PAYE, and the ability to interpret and apply these to provide information. Understanding of Local Government and Teachers' Terms & Conditions is also valuable. Skills: High-level customer service skills, the ability to work quickly, accurately, and to tight deadlines , and strong problem-solving skills. Ready to apply? If you are a proactive team player who thrives in a quality-controlled, customer-focused environment and possess the required experience, we want to hear from you! Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

The starting salary for this position is 33,552 per annum for 36 hours per week. We are excited to be recruiting a PDP Transport Development Planning Officer to join our fantastic team, based at Victoria Gate in Woking. This is a Professional Development Programme (PDP) position in our Environment and Planning directorate. The position provides a formal career development opportunity supported by a comprehensive training and development offer. This position has a grade span ranging between PS7 - PS9 ( 33,552- 45,135) which you will have the opportunity to progress through. The role is suitable for entry-level candidates with a relevant degree or candidates with some experience working in a related field. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Transport Development Planning Team. As a Transport Development Planning Officer (PDP) you will be responsible for advising Local Planning Authorities on the transport impacts of development proposals in a diverse and varied region, joining the County at a particularly exciting time. You will have specific regard to promoting sustainable development, maintaining, and improving road safety, minimising traffic generation and maximising the shift towards sustainable travel modes within the framework of transport and land use planning policy and guidance. Surrey County Council is the Highway Authority for roads within the county. The Transport Development Planning team is responsible for assessing the impact of development proposals on the roads and transport networks in the area. We provide recommendations to the county's Planning Authorities to help improve and preserve the safety and sustainability of travel in the area as new developments are delivered. Our team considers over 3500 planning applications each year, ranging from small residential proposals to large urban extensions, new or expanded schools, and new commercial or retail units. Personal development and progression plays a big part in the ethos of the Transport Development Planning Team and Surrey County Council as a whole. You will be part of a large enthusiastic team who will support your development to help further your career in transport planning. The Professional Development Programme is an ideal way to kickstart your career in Transport Planning and will provide you with a structured framework to learn and to progress through the pay grades to match your growing depth of experience and knowledge. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align withour behaviours: Degree in a relevant subject - geography, town planning, civil engineering, transportation planning, or equivalent; OR equivalent transport planning experience Good written and verbal communication, and negotiation skills Skilled in the use of IT (including proficiency in Word and Excel) You are a team player, flexible, adaptable, and able to work under pressure Interest and any knowledge of relevant highway and planning technical matters To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please describe your qualifications and/or relevant experience in transport planning or a related field (e.g. geography, town planning, civil engineering, transportation planning). If you do not hold a relevant degree, outline the relevant experience you have and how it relates to this role. You may also include any interest or knowledge you have in highway or planning-related matters. Give an example of a time when you used your written and/or verbal communication skills to explain technical information or negotiate with others (such as colleagues, stakeholders, or the public). What was the outcome? Tell us about a planning or transport policy, guidance document, or development proposal you have read that interested you. What did you take from it, and why did it stand out to you? Please provide an example of a time you worked effectively as part of a team while managing competing priorities or deadlines. How did you organise your work, support others, and ensure a successful outcome? Surrey has both urban and rural areas and workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. This job advert closes at 23:59 on 10/05/2026 with interviews to follow on 20th May at Victoria Gate, Woking. This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Senior Housing Benefit Officer 1 Month Contract 36 Hours Per Week To ensure compliance with your responsibilities as laid out in the council s equal opportunity policy and take an active role in promoting and enabling equality of opportunity, promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of Harrow s community, ensuring equality and diversity is mainstreamed in all service/directorate activities To ensure compliance with your responsibilities as laid out in the council s health and safety policy and take an active role in promoting a positive health and safety culture. To promote and participate in the council s investors in people (IIP) and individual performance appraisal and development (IPAD) initiatives and information management best practice. To ensure compliance with the council s information security policies and maintain confidentiality. Service Specific Duties/ Accountabilities Deputise and support a Team Leader in the management of a team undertaking complex financial assessment recovering overpaid benefits and prevention of fraud in accordance with Government Regulation and guidance and in full compliance with Council guidelines, policies and procedures and full compliance Be accountable for operational performance of a Financial Assessment services Team and undertake quality checking and analysis to feed into training plans and business practices Assist in the management and prioritising of the workload of the team. Set individual and group performance objectives, monitor and take remedial action, if necessary in accordance with the Performance Management system and Capability procedures Work with other Corporate Finance teams and managers within the Council to ensure appropriate prioritisation. Review and make recommendations on Legislation and Council Policy changes in respect of Benefits and IT System As the Senior Assessor in Team, to transfer knowledge and job skills to new and existing members of staff including any changes in regulation, systems and work familiarity. Work with HITS, CAFT, Access Harrow, Revenues, Finance, Adults and Housing and External Partners including the Department of Work and Pensions and where appropriate the Business Transformation Partner to ensure delivery and performance targets are met. Assist in implementing changes in processes as required by DWP business technical issues eg.Government Connects/SHBE Deal with Complex Enquiries From MPs Elected Members and Claimants referred from Financial Assessment Officers and Assistants Maintain up to date Knowledge of regulations and guidance in particular Housing Benefit (General) Regulations 1987 Council Tax Benefit (General) Regulations 1992 The Social Security and Child Support (Decisions and Appeals) Regulations 2001 Rent Officers (Housing Benefit Functions) Order 1997 The H B and C T B (State Pension Credit) Regulations 2003, National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Regulations 1992 Other financial assessments Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)