Trading Standards Officer An excellent opportunity for a motivated Trading Standards Officer with enforcement, compliance, inspections, investigations and regulatory knowledge. FULL OR PART-QUALIFIED Applications from candidates who are fully qualified in other Trading Standards legislative areas, as well as part qualified applicants who have successfully completed or are currently undertaking food or feed modules will be considered. If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Compliance Officer, Enforcement Officer, Regulatory Officer, Weights and Measures Officer, Animal Health Officer SALARY (Part-Qualified Grade 9): £32,347 to £34,317 per annum + Generous Benefits (see below) SALARY (Fully Qualified Grade 11): £39,865 to £43,270 per annum + Generous Benefits (see below) LOCATION: Hybrid / Matlock, Derbyshire, East Midlands JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent (Part-Time Hours can be considered) WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Trading Standards Officer to join a supportive and busy team working across food standards, feed hygiene, weights and measures, animal health and consumer protection. As a Trading Standards Officer you will help protect residents, support businesses and tackle unfair, unsafe and illegal trading practices through advice, education and enforcement. The Trading Standards Officer will undertake inspections, audits, sampling, investigations and project work, while providing clear technical advice to businesses, consumers and partner agencies. DUTIES Your duties as the Trading Standards Officer include: Inspections and Audits: Undertake inspections, audits and sampling to ensure compliance with Trading Standards legislation Investigations: Assess and investigate complaints, gather evidence and support appropriate criminal or civil enforcement action Business Advice: Provide clear, accurate and technical advice to help businesses meet their legal obligations Consumer Support: Advise consumers and community groups on Trading Standards matters and legal requirements Project Work: Participate in surveys, inspections and compliance projects designed to improve business standards Evidence Preparation: Prepare witness statements, reports and investigation documentation, giving evidence in court where required Partnership Working: Liaise with partner agencies, enforcement authorities and government departments, sharing intelligence where appropriate Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records and use relevant IT and management information systems, including ARCUS Service Improvement: Support service improvement initiatives and designated divisional functions Team Working: Work proactively and reactively under the guidance of senior officers and managers CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL Qualifications: DTS or full DCATS qualification, including food and/or feed, or antecedents with demonstrated competency for Grade 11 appointment Part-Qualified Applicants: Completed or currently undertaking the food or feed module for Grade 9 appointment Trading Standards Knowledge: Good working knowledge across a defined range of Trading Standards functions Legislation: Ability to analyse, interpret and clearly explain technical and legal information Investigations: Experience of undertaking investigations, addressing enquiries and preparing project reports Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with confidence dealing with businesses and the public Organisation: Ability to plan workloads, meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision as part of a team IT Skills: Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant management information systems Travel: Manual UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use DESIRABLE Specialist Knowledge: statutory weights and measures qualification Animal Health: experience with animal health and welfare Food And Feed: competency in accordance with Food and/or Feed Law Codes of Practice Complex Investigations: experience carrying out in-depth or complex Trading Standards investigations with successful outcomes Presentations: experience delivering presentations on Trading Standards topics Team Support: experience training, supervising or supporting colleagues Partnerships: experience liaising with other enforcement agencies and partner organisations BENEFITS Generous Annual Leave Scheme (25 days increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance. (Grade 9) Generous Annual Leave Scheme (27 days increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance. (Grade 11) Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and "Wisdom" app Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts APPLY TODAY By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14778 Full-Time or Part-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Matlock, Derbyshire, East Midlands. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. awd online
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Trading Standards Officer An excellent opportunity for a motivated Trading Standards Officer with enforcement, compliance, inspections, investigations and regulatory knowledge. FULL OR PART-QUALIFIED Applications from candidates who are fully qualified in other Trading Standards legislative areas, as well as part qualified applicants who have successfully completed or are currently undertaking food or feed modules will be considered. If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Compliance Officer, Enforcement Officer, Regulatory Officer, Weights and Measures Officer, Animal Health Officer SALARY (Part-Qualified Grade 9): £32,347 to £34,317 per annum + Generous Benefits (see below) SALARY (Fully Qualified Grade 11): £39,865 to £43,270 per annum + Generous Benefits (see below) LOCATION: Hybrid / Matlock, Derbyshire, East Midlands JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent (Part-Time Hours can be considered) WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Trading Standards Officer to join a supportive and busy team working across food standards, feed hygiene, weights and measures, animal health and consumer protection. As a Trading Standards Officer you will help protect residents, support businesses and tackle unfair, unsafe and illegal trading practices through advice, education and enforcement. The Trading Standards Officer will undertake inspections, audits, sampling, investigations and project work, while providing clear technical advice to businesses, consumers and partner agencies. DUTIES Your duties as the Trading Standards Officer include: Inspections and Audits: Undertake inspections, audits and sampling to ensure compliance with Trading Standards legislation Investigations: Assess and investigate complaints, gather evidence and support appropriate criminal or civil enforcement action Business Advice: Provide clear, accurate and technical advice to help businesses meet their legal obligations Consumer Support: Advise consumers and community groups on Trading Standards matters and legal requirements Project Work: Participate in surveys, inspections and compliance projects designed to improve business standards Evidence Preparation: Prepare witness statements, reports and investigation documentation, giving evidence in court where required Partnership Working: Liaise with partner agencies, enforcement authorities and government departments, sharing intelligence where appropriate Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records and use relevant IT and management information systems, including ARCUS Service Improvement: Support service improvement initiatives and designated divisional functions Team Working: Work proactively and reactively under the guidance of senior officers and managers CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL Qualifications: DTS or full DCATS qualification, including food and/or feed, or antecedents with demonstrated competency for Grade 11 appointment Part-Qualified Applicants: Completed or currently undertaking the food or feed module for Grade 9 appointment Trading Standards Knowledge: Good working knowledge across a defined range of Trading Standards functions Legislation: Ability to analyse, interpret and clearly explain technical and legal information Investigations: Experience of undertaking investigations, addressing enquiries and preparing project reports Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with confidence dealing with businesses and the public Organisation: Ability to plan workloads, meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision as part of a team IT Skills: Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant management information systems Travel: Manual UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use DESIRABLE Specialist Knowledge: statutory weights and measures qualification Animal Health: experience with animal health and welfare Food And Feed: competency in accordance with Food and/or Feed Law Codes of Practice Complex Investigations: experience carrying out in-depth or complex Trading Standards investigations with successful outcomes Presentations: experience delivering presentations on Trading Standards topics Team Support: experience training, supervising or supporting colleagues Partnerships: experience liaising with other enforcement agencies and partner organisations BENEFITS Generous Annual Leave Scheme (25 days increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance. (Grade 9) Generous Annual Leave Scheme (27 days increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance. (Grade 11) Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and "Wisdom" app Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts APPLY TODAY By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14778 Full-Time or Part-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Matlock, Derbyshire, East Midlands. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. awd online
Family Support Coordinator We are looking for a skilled and motivated male Family Support Coordinator to deliver targeted, high-quality support to fathers and male caregivers across Stroud and Gloucester. This is an opportunity to join a supportive and purpose-driven team where your work will make a direct difference to families across Gloucestershire. Please note that due to the nature of this role, we can only accept male applicants. Position: Male Family Support Coordinator (Dad Matters) Location: Stroud and Gloucester/Hybrid (covering hospital, family hub and community settings) Hours: Part-time, 33 hours per week Salary: £32,597 pro rata (£29,337 actual) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 8th July 2026. This job opportunity may close early if we find an appropriate candidate before the closing date. Join a local charity supporting families with young children through home visiting, group work, one-to-one support and targeted projects. The Role Dad Matters Gloucestershire is part of the wider family support offer. It focuses on improving the wellbeing, confidence and engagement of fathers and male caregivers, particularly during pregnancy, early parenthood and times of family stress or transition. This role will focus on engaging fathers who may be less likely to access traditional services, including through outreach, hospital-based engagement, family hub delivery, one-to-one support and home visiting. You will build and manage a targeted caseload aligned to family hubs and areas of highest need and bring specialist knowledge of father engagement whilst contributing to the ongoing development of Dad Matters practice across the organisation. This role requires flexibility, including regular out-of-hours work, to ensure fathers can access support at times and in places that work for them. Key accountabilities include: Deliver high-quality, targeted support to fathers and male caregivers Lead outreach and engagement activity with fathers and underrepresented groups Act as a specialist in father engagement within the wider family support team Contribute to the effective delivery and development of Dad Matters across the locality Work in partnership with local services to strengthen support for fathers and families About You We are looking for someone who understands the importance of supporting fathers and male caregivers, and who can build trust with people who may be unsure about asking for help. You will be confident working with families, able to manage a caseload, and comfortable delivering support in a range of settings including hospitals, family hubs, homes and community spaces. You will need to be flexible, relational and practical, with the ability to work some evenings or weekends to reach fathers at the right time. You will bring: Experience of working with families, fathers, parents or caregivers Experience of providing outreach support to families or individuals An understanding of the challenges families can face during pregnancy, early parenthood and family life Strong relationship-building skills Confidence in outreach, engagement and partnership working Good safeguarding awareness The ability to keep accurate records and manage a caseload A commitment to inclusive, non-judgemental and strengths-based support Please note this role is only open to male applicants. Our client is committed to equality of opportunity and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In light of the nature of work, the candidate's gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. About the Organisation Join a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Trained home-visiting volunteers offer regular friendship, emotional, and practical support to help families experiencing a challenging time in their lives. The service is unique and also offers free support peer groups, antenatal, postnatal, and perinatal mental health services. You may also have experience in areas such as Family Support Worker, Family Support Officer, Parent Support, Family Case Worker, Parent Case Worker, Family Outreach Worker. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Family Support Coordinator We are looking for a skilled and motivated male Family Support Coordinator to deliver targeted, high-quality support to fathers and male caregivers across Stroud and Gloucester. This is an opportunity to join a supportive and purpose-driven team where your work will make a direct difference to families across Gloucestershire. Please note that due to the nature of this role, we can only accept male applicants. Position: Male Family Support Coordinator (Dad Matters) Location: Stroud and Gloucester/Hybrid (covering hospital, family hub and community settings) Hours: Part-time, 33 hours per week Salary: £32,597 pro rata (£29,337 actual) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 8th July 2026. This job opportunity may close early if we find an appropriate candidate before the closing date. Join a local charity supporting families with young children through home visiting, group work, one-to-one support and targeted projects. The Role Dad Matters Gloucestershire is part of the wider family support offer. It focuses on improving the wellbeing, confidence and engagement of fathers and male caregivers, particularly during pregnancy, early parenthood and times of family stress or transition. This role will focus on engaging fathers who may be less likely to access traditional services, including through outreach, hospital-based engagement, family hub delivery, one-to-one support and home visiting. You will build and manage a targeted caseload aligned to family hubs and areas of highest need and bring specialist knowledge of father engagement whilst contributing to the ongoing development of Dad Matters practice across the organisation. This role requires flexibility, including regular out-of-hours work, to ensure fathers can access support at times and in places that work for them. Key accountabilities include: Deliver high-quality, targeted support to fathers and male caregivers Lead outreach and engagement activity with fathers and underrepresented groups Act as a specialist in father engagement within the wider family support team Contribute to the effective delivery and development of Dad Matters across the locality Work in partnership with local services to strengthen support for fathers and families About You We are looking for someone who understands the importance of supporting fathers and male caregivers, and who can build trust with people who may be unsure about asking for help. You will be confident working with families, able to manage a caseload, and comfortable delivering support in a range of settings including hospitals, family hubs, homes and community spaces. You will need to be flexible, relational and practical, with the ability to work some evenings or weekends to reach fathers at the right time. You will bring: Experience of working with families, fathers, parents or caregivers Experience of providing outreach support to families or individuals An understanding of the challenges families can face during pregnancy, early parenthood and family life Strong relationship-building skills Confidence in outreach, engagement and partnership working Good safeguarding awareness The ability to keep accurate records and manage a caseload A commitment to inclusive, non-judgemental and strengths-based support Please note this role is only open to male applicants. Our client is committed to equality of opportunity and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In light of the nature of work, the candidate's gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. About the Organisation Join a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Trained home-visiting volunteers offer regular friendship, emotional, and practical support to help families experiencing a challenging time in their lives. The service is unique and also offers free support peer groups, antenatal, postnatal, and perinatal mental health services. You may also have experience in areas such as Family Support Worker, Family Support Officer, Parent Support, Family Case Worker, Parent Case Worker, Family Outreach Worker. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
Community Engagement Worker Coventry (Home/Office/Field Based with travel to visit community groups across the Coventry area) The Organisation Our client provides free, confidential and independent guidance on a wide range of issues, from benefits and housing to employment and debt. They have now been commissioned to deliver a two-year community pilot project, working with at risk groups where addictive activities could be an issue. As such, they are now looking for three Community Engagement Workers to join them on a two-year fixed-term contract, working between 16 and 24 hours per week over three to four days. The Benefits - Salary of £26,500 per annum pro rata - Flexible working arrangements - Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies - Regular professional development - Health & Wellbeing services provided through Employee Assistance Programme - Specialised professional support for a range of issues - Cycle to Work Scheme - Free eye tests and contribution towards lenses/spectacles for computer users if appropriate - Standing desks and walking meetings - Discounts on leisure facilities and a range of discounted offers This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with personal or professional experience of gaming and gambling-related harms to join an innovative project that aims to make a genuine difference within local communities. You'll discover an amazing chance to help raise awareness of harm related to potentially addictive activities, supporting young people, adults and community groups across Coventry to better understand the risks and access appropriate support within a pioneering pilot project designed to reduce health inequalities and improve community wellbeing. What's more, with flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment, this is an excellent opportunity to build valuable experience whilst helping shape an important new initiative. On top of this, you will find that our client is an organisation where values aren't just on paper, but shape how people work together, support one another and deliver the best possible outcomes for local communities. So, if you want to use your skills and experience to create positive change within local communities, read on and apply today. The Role As a Community Engagement Worker, you will deliver harm prevention presentations and early intervention activities to groups across Coventry. Working closely with two partner organisations that are experienced in supporting at risk groups, you will identify and engage eligible groups, organise presentations, and help ensure the project reaches target audiences. You will also help connect groups or individuals with appropriate support whilst contributing to the wider aim of reducing health inequalities across the city. Additionally, you will: - Engage volunteers with lived and living experience of addictive activities - Map and identify eligible groups and organisations across Coventry - Co-ordinate and schedule presentation activity - Promote the service to increase awareness, accessibility and reach - Support referral pathways for individuals requiring further support About You To be considered as a Community Engagement Worker, you will need: - Demonstrable personal or professional experience of gaming and gambling-related harms and/or supporting someone with lived or living experience of gaming and gambling-related harms - The ability to deliver presentations confidently to a range of audiences - Excellent planning and organisational skills, and the ability to manage your workload independently - The ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure whilst delivering outcomes within agreed timescales - A commitment to following procedures, policies and systems to ensure good practice - Confidence using IT systems, including email, spreadsheets, presentation software and virtual meeting platforms Please note, having lived experience of gaming and gambling-related harms is particularly desirable for this role. The deadline for applications is 17th June 2026 at 12:00pm. Other organisations may call this role Community Outreach Worker, Community Development Worker, Engagement Officer, Community Project Worker, Prevention Worker, Community Support Worker, or Community Education Worker. Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you want to develop your career as a Community Engagement Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Community Engagement Worker Coventry (Home/Office/Field Based with travel to visit community groups across the Coventry area) The Organisation Our client provides free, confidential and independent guidance on a wide range of issues, from benefits and housing to employment and debt. They have now been commissioned to deliver a two-year community pilot project, working with at risk groups where addictive activities could be an issue. As such, they are now looking for three Community Engagement Workers to join them on a two-year fixed-term contract, working between 16 and 24 hours per week over three to four days. The Benefits - Salary of £26,500 per annum pro rata - Flexible working arrangements - Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies - Regular professional development - Health & Wellbeing services provided through Employee Assistance Programme - Specialised professional support for a range of issues - Cycle to Work Scheme - Free eye tests and contribution towards lenses/spectacles for computer users if appropriate - Standing desks and walking meetings - Discounts on leisure facilities and a range of discounted offers This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with personal or professional experience of gaming and gambling-related harms to join an innovative project that aims to make a genuine difference within local communities. You'll discover an amazing chance to help raise awareness of harm related to potentially addictive activities, supporting young people, adults and community groups across Coventry to better understand the risks and access appropriate support within a pioneering pilot project designed to reduce health inequalities and improve community wellbeing. What's more, with flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment, this is an excellent opportunity to build valuable experience whilst helping shape an important new initiative. On top of this, you will find that our client is an organisation where values aren't just on paper, but shape how people work together, support one another and deliver the best possible outcomes for local communities. So, if you want to use your skills and experience to create positive change within local communities, read on and apply today. The Role As a Community Engagement Worker, you will deliver harm prevention presentations and early intervention activities to groups across Coventry. Working closely with two partner organisations that are experienced in supporting at risk groups, you will identify and engage eligible groups, organise presentations, and help ensure the project reaches target audiences. You will also help connect groups or individuals with appropriate support whilst contributing to the wider aim of reducing health inequalities across the city. Additionally, you will: - Engage volunteers with lived and living experience of addictive activities - Map and identify eligible groups and organisations across Coventry - Co-ordinate and schedule presentation activity - Promote the service to increase awareness, accessibility and reach - Support referral pathways for individuals requiring further support About You To be considered as a Community Engagement Worker, you will need: - Demonstrable personal or professional experience of gaming and gambling-related harms and/or supporting someone with lived or living experience of gaming and gambling-related harms - The ability to deliver presentations confidently to a range of audiences - Excellent planning and organisational skills, and the ability to manage your workload independently - The ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure whilst delivering outcomes within agreed timescales - A commitment to following procedures, policies and systems to ensure good practice - Confidence using IT systems, including email, spreadsheets, presentation software and virtual meeting platforms Please note, having lived experience of gaming and gambling-related harms is particularly desirable for this role. The deadline for applications is 17th June 2026 at 12:00pm. Other organisations may call this role Community Outreach Worker, Community Development Worker, Engagement Officer, Community Project Worker, Prevention Worker, Community Support Worker, or Community Education Worker. Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you want to develop your career as a Community Engagement Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Technical Officer/Trainee Planner To work as a part of a team responsible for all supporting administrative functions for the processing of planning applications, including receipt, scanning, validation, consultation, committee preparation and the issuing of decision notices. To assist with the preparation of the agenda for the Planning Application Committee. To provide customer advice on planning matters and to accurately direct customers to the relevant authorities for advice on other topics. Principal Accountabilities Technical Officer/Trainee Planner Carry out all procedures associated with the legal validation of planning applications, including checking fees, ensuring that all documents, certificates and plans are correctly supplied and negotiating variations to submitted documents and plans. To receive and receipt applications and accompanying fees, ensuring that all money payments taken are properly recorded and made safe pending banking, maintaining daily records of all fees and sales income received in accordance with adopted procedures. To be responsible for accurately identifying all relevant consultees for each application type and to carry out all consultation notification and correspondence procedures connected with planning application, within the required target times. To use the document management system to scan and index application documents, using multiple data sources to identify the correct index to apply to documents. To carry out all other support functions in connection with the processing of planning applications, including co-ordinating the major cases meeting agenda, preparation of committee presentations and the issuing of decision notices. Where a recognised technical qualification is being undertaken or the postholder is suitably experienced and subject to management agreement, to deal with all aspects of range of simple planning applications. To participate in the maintenance, development and implementation of processes and systems, including continuous review to ensure best working practice and service delivery. To undertake basic research and record technical information including statistical returns when necessary for the performance management purposes. To be responsible for logging planning application fee and sales income, refunds and associated banking functions, via the Oracle finance system. To provide advice to customers both in person, by telephone or electronic means, on planning process matters and to accurately direct customers to the relevant authorities for advice on other topics. To ensure that the council's statutory registers of current and decided planning applications are maintained and updated as necessary To work flexibly in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job and participate as required in multi-disciplinary and cross-organisational groups and task teams. It is essential that in your written supporting statement you give evidence or examples of your proven experience in each of the short-listing criteria marked Application (A) You should expect that all areas listed below will be assessed as part of the interview and assessment process should you be shortlisted. If you are applying under the two ticks scheme, you will need to give evidence or examples of your proven experience in the areas marked with Two Ticks on the person specification when you complete the application form. Shortlisting Criteria Technical Officer/Trainee Planner For link/career graded post, please mark knowledge, experience, and behaviours clearly Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent An understanding of the workings of the planning process A good understanding of working in local government / the public sector and the importance of public service, ethics and standards, partnership working and customer care. Relevant Experience Technical Officer/Trainee Planner Experience of providing comprehensive administrative support, and a customer facing service, as part of a team within a busy and demanding environment. Experience of working to tight deadlines with conflicting priorities. Experience of providing advice to customers.
Jun 15, 2026
Contractor
Technical Officer/Trainee Planner To work as a part of a team responsible for all supporting administrative functions for the processing of planning applications, including receipt, scanning, validation, consultation, committee preparation and the issuing of decision notices. To assist with the preparation of the agenda for the Planning Application Committee. To provide customer advice on planning matters and to accurately direct customers to the relevant authorities for advice on other topics. Principal Accountabilities Technical Officer/Trainee Planner Carry out all procedures associated with the legal validation of planning applications, including checking fees, ensuring that all documents, certificates and plans are correctly supplied and negotiating variations to submitted documents and plans. To receive and receipt applications and accompanying fees, ensuring that all money payments taken are properly recorded and made safe pending banking, maintaining daily records of all fees and sales income received in accordance with adopted procedures. To be responsible for accurately identifying all relevant consultees for each application type and to carry out all consultation notification and correspondence procedures connected with planning application, within the required target times. To use the document management system to scan and index application documents, using multiple data sources to identify the correct index to apply to documents. To carry out all other support functions in connection with the processing of planning applications, including co-ordinating the major cases meeting agenda, preparation of committee presentations and the issuing of decision notices. Where a recognised technical qualification is being undertaken or the postholder is suitably experienced and subject to management agreement, to deal with all aspects of range of simple planning applications. To participate in the maintenance, development and implementation of processes and systems, including continuous review to ensure best working practice and service delivery. To undertake basic research and record technical information including statistical returns when necessary for the performance management purposes. To be responsible for logging planning application fee and sales income, refunds and associated banking functions, via the Oracle finance system. To provide advice to customers both in person, by telephone or electronic means, on planning process matters and to accurately direct customers to the relevant authorities for advice on other topics. To ensure that the council's statutory registers of current and decided planning applications are maintained and updated as necessary To work flexibly in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job and participate as required in multi-disciplinary and cross-organisational groups and task teams. It is essential that in your written supporting statement you give evidence or examples of your proven experience in each of the short-listing criteria marked Application (A) You should expect that all areas listed below will be assessed as part of the interview and assessment process should you be shortlisted. If you are applying under the two ticks scheme, you will need to give evidence or examples of your proven experience in the areas marked with Two Ticks on the person specification when you complete the application form. Shortlisting Criteria Technical Officer/Trainee Planner For link/career graded post, please mark knowledge, experience, and behaviours clearly Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent An understanding of the workings of the planning process A good understanding of working in local government / the public sector and the importance of public service, ethics and standards, partnership working and customer care. Relevant Experience Technical Officer/Trainee Planner Experience of providing comprehensive administrative support, and a customer facing service, as part of a team within a busy and demanding environment. Experience of working to tight deadlines with conflicting priorities. Experience of providing advice to customers.
Project Officer £26,000 per year Full-time, 35 hours per week Fixed-term contract until March 2027 Based in Swindon as a home working role Our client empowers people with the skills they need to succeed in life. Together, they're helping people change their stories. You could join them to support work with volunteers across Swindon. What you'll be doing Our client's project identifies, trains and supports volunteers who work with them to design new and exciting ways to promote reading and writing in their community. Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual to support and coordinate their work in Swindon. Working alongside colleagues at Swindon Borough Council and the national communities team, you will develop new strategies for recruiting volunteers and mobilising key community partnerships to increase reach and build sustainability. You will also organise and deliver training events and maintain regular contact with volunteers, gather data, share learning and develop case studies to build an evidence base of impact. This will include the development and coordination of a community-based early years project focused on improving home reading habits amongst families with young children. You will be based in Swindon, working from home with regular travel locally, as well as national travel when necessary. This will include coming to London three times per year for regular staff days, as well as induction, and three team days per year that take place in other locations. All travel expenses will be covered. This role is also suitable for secondment from an appropriate local partner. What our client is looking for You will be experienced in recruiting, training and supporting volunteers, and providing project support in a charity or educational context. You will have excellent knowledge of reading and writing issues, working with early years settings, schools and community-based organisations, coupled with experience of developing resources and training materials. You will need to live in, or within easy access of, the local area in which you will be working and have an excellent understanding of the community and its families. Due to the nature of delivery, you will need a full clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle. This role will also involve managing book stocks and other resources. This role is also subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with our client's safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedures. Why our client's work is so vital Reading and writing change everything. They give you the tools to get the most out of life, and the power to shape your future. They're the key to knowledge, confidence and inspiration. They're better results at school, and better jobs. If children grow up without the tools to communicate, without books to read or opportunities to write, it's harder to get where you want to go. Our client helps people overcome these challenges and change their life chances through the power of words - reading, writing, speaking and listening. From first words, through school days to training, jobs and beyond. - They work collaboratively in local communities, focusing their work in areas of the UK that are facing the biggest challenges. - They support schools, developing the most effective tools and techniques and providing resources and programmes to engage and inspire children. - They campaign to make reading and writing a priority for politicians and decision-makers. - They support vulnerable adults, people in the criminal justice system and young offenders' institutions to build their skills. What our client offers you Our client's team are passionate about their mission, and have a strong and positive working culture, based on shared values and respect. They offer a range of flexible working options and promote a workplace where you can be yourself and contribute to their success, whoever you are. As well as a competitive salary, they offer benefits including a generous leave allowance totalling 39 days (including bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year), pension contributions of 8% of annual salary, a cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme and other health and wellbeing benefits. Application details Our client's people are their most important asset, and they value and respect diversity in all its forms (seen and unseen). They particularly welcome applications from those from Black and Asian backgrounds, as well as candidates with disabilities and from the communities in which they work. They would like to increase the representation of these groups among their staff, as they know greater diversity will lead to an even greater impact for their work. To apply, select the Apply button shown. Closing date: 10am, Wednesday 24 June 2026. Please note, our client does not accept CVs. No agencies or recruitment sites.
Jun 14, 2026
Full time
Project Officer £26,000 per year Full-time, 35 hours per week Fixed-term contract until March 2027 Based in Swindon as a home working role Our client empowers people with the skills they need to succeed in life. Together, they're helping people change their stories. You could join them to support work with volunteers across Swindon. What you'll be doing Our client's project identifies, trains and supports volunteers who work with them to design new and exciting ways to promote reading and writing in their community. Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual to support and coordinate their work in Swindon. Working alongside colleagues at Swindon Borough Council and the national communities team, you will develop new strategies for recruiting volunteers and mobilising key community partnerships to increase reach and build sustainability. You will also organise and deliver training events and maintain regular contact with volunteers, gather data, share learning and develop case studies to build an evidence base of impact. This will include the development and coordination of a community-based early years project focused on improving home reading habits amongst families with young children. You will be based in Swindon, working from home with regular travel locally, as well as national travel when necessary. This will include coming to London three times per year for regular staff days, as well as induction, and three team days per year that take place in other locations. All travel expenses will be covered. This role is also suitable for secondment from an appropriate local partner. What our client is looking for You will be experienced in recruiting, training and supporting volunteers, and providing project support in a charity or educational context. You will have excellent knowledge of reading and writing issues, working with early years settings, schools and community-based organisations, coupled with experience of developing resources and training materials. You will need to live in, or within easy access of, the local area in which you will be working and have an excellent understanding of the community and its families. Due to the nature of delivery, you will need a full clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle. This role will also involve managing book stocks and other resources. This role is also subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with our client's safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedures. Why our client's work is so vital Reading and writing change everything. They give you the tools to get the most out of life, and the power to shape your future. They're the key to knowledge, confidence and inspiration. They're better results at school, and better jobs. If children grow up without the tools to communicate, without books to read or opportunities to write, it's harder to get where you want to go. Our client helps people overcome these challenges and change their life chances through the power of words - reading, writing, speaking and listening. From first words, through school days to training, jobs and beyond. - They work collaboratively in local communities, focusing their work in areas of the UK that are facing the biggest challenges. - They support schools, developing the most effective tools and techniques and providing resources and programmes to engage and inspire children. - They campaign to make reading and writing a priority for politicians and decision-makers. - They support vulnerable adults, people in the criminal justice system and young offenders' institutions to build their skills. What our client offers you Our client's team are passionate about their mission, and have a strong and positive working culture, based on shared values and respect. They offer a range of flexible working options and promote a workplace where you can be yourself and contribute to their success, whoever you are. As well as a competitive salary, they offer benefits including a generous leave allowance totalling 39 days (including bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year), pension contributions of 8% of annual salary, a cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme and other health and wellbeing benefits. Application details Our client's people are their most important asset, and they value and respect diversity in all its forms (seen and unseen). They particularly welcome applications from those from Black and Asian backgrounds, as well as candidates with disabilities and from the communities in which they work. They would like to increase the representation of these groups among their staff, as they know greater diversity will lead to an even greater impact for their work. To apply, select the Apply button shown. Closing date: 10am, Wednesday 24 June 2026. Please note, our client does not accept CVs. No agencies or recruitment sites.
SHEFFIELD DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE
Rotherham, Yorkshire
Job Purpose To promote, encourage and support social justice and climate justice action across the Diocese of Sheffield. The Social Justice Officer will be a senior practitioner who will play a key role in encouraging and equipping people to step out in faith beyond our church walls, responding to issues of poverty and injustice and working with others to transform the communities around us, be that local, city-wide, our nation and to the wider world. The work of the Social Justice Officer will be shaped by the Church of England's Five Marks of Mission - proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom through presence and relationship; responding to human need by loving service; seeking to transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation; nurturing new believers; and safeguarding the integrity of creation - understood not as abstract principles, but as lived, local commitments. The postholder will help nurture social justice action by listening carefully to local, regional, national and international needs, building partnerships with relevant local and national organisations, and enabling creative, responsive initiatives that meet gaps in social justice provision. The postholder will represent the Diocese at the local and regional level as needed. The role will cover three key aspects: Data Collection, Networking & Connecting, Engaging & Reporting, to be a leading voice for social justice and action in the diocese: Promoting the case for why Christians should be involved in this sort of action Highlighting good practice Feeding into borough and regional networks, the social justice challenges our parishes are encountering in communities. You will work as part of the Diocese of Sheffield central support team. This means that you will have access to the support of colleagues in communications, discipleship development, growing leaders, mission area support, data analysis and project management, and colleagues working in the Racial Justice Programme, the Environment Team and in Parish Nursing services. You will be expected to collaborate with these colleagues, strategically and practically, to support the delivery of the social justice work. The post holder will have the opportunity to collaboratively shape the priorities and workplace for the role. However, we anticipate that the following few years could look as follows: Year 1 - listening, parish audits, mapping of social justice activity, assessing local priority issues/areas of interest. Identify a maximum of 3 areas to focus on as a diocese and recommend these to the Bishop's Council after review by any suitable sub-groups, e.g., the Board of Faith and Justice or equivalent. Year 2 - develop connections into local and regional networks where priority issues/areas of interest align with what you've found in year 1. Resources and comms to encourage, inspire and support social justice in our parishes. Year 3 - continue to focus on the 3 priority areas and review change and learning since the start of the work. We recognise that social justice is a huge topic area and will welcome the post holder working collaboratively to identify some areas of focus for the next few years of the strategy, to the end of 2031. This is a post which is funded by a grant from the National Church, currently up to the end of 2028. There will be further opportunity for us to review and extend the role if further funding is available, with the current expectation that this could be until 2031. Regular reviews on this will take place. We have a strong record for applications and grants, but we are not in a position to give guarantees. Main duties and responsibilities Data collection: Creating and documenting an understanding of the term Social Justice and what it means in this context / for this season for The Sheffield Diocesan Board of Finance as a Christian organisation. Compile a mapping audit - using information already collected (e.g. Stats for Mission) and some gathering of relevant info - to develop a current picture of social justice good practice happening across the diocese and understand local needs. Use the data audit and other relevant data to report on work that contributes to all five Marks of Mission, especially marks 3 to 5. Use data to help support decision-making and for sway to MPs, public sector organisations, etc., and to speak into civic spaces along with other voluntary, community, and faith organisations. Networking & Connecting: Being the go-to person in the Diocese to contact about different social justice issues to make sure that action happens. Supporting Bishop's Advisors and other volunteers on matters of social justice. Connecting with key organisations, e.g., local voluntary community groups, faith groups, public sector groups, and other partners/networks, to help connect people working to address similar local needs, as well as finding common connections regarding concerns for global issues. Connecting the dots to link different groups with similar needs, including other denominations/faiths, and resource-sharing. Advocacy and shared campaigns with partners - political, civic, charity, faith, and national church. Connect with other Diocesan initiatives, e.g. Lights for Christ and growing lay leaders. Ensuring social justice and action are linked to discipleship and leader development. Liaise and work closely with relevant Diocesan project leads, including the Net Zero Programme Manager and the Racial Justice Officer. Engaging & Reporting: Create a bank of resources which are instinctive and easy to access (developing content to be passed to the Communications Team to be curated). Such as how to make a start with community engagement and community audits. Working with other colleagues to develop comms on the gospel imperative and how Marks of Mission interlink. Identify a maximum of 3 key areas (1 to be a global / world issue) for a diocesan-wide focus and to promote through teamwork and partnership networks - understanding of challenges/barriers to engagement by theme, (e.g. in line with other civic and community current priorities, such as tackling loneliness or food poverty). Help parishes engage with food banks, homelessness, and refugees. Establish an effective and efficient structure of reporting to ensure boards/ governance bodies within the Diocesan structure are appropriately engaged and informed, e.g., the Board of Faith and Justice and Bishop's Council. The post holder is required to: Support the ethos, aims and objectives of the Sheffield Diocesan Board of Finance Keep up to date with developments in their area of work. Collaborate with the Net Zero Project Manager and Environment team as appropriate, where there is overlap with social justice issues and in line with identified priorities. Support communication and publicity, via the Communications Team, for social justice initiatives, including social media, local newsletters, and noticeboards Participate in performance management and appraisal/personal development reviews. Engage in training and continuous professional development activities. The post holder may be required to work outside normal office hours, including occasional weekend working, subject to time off in lieu. The post holder will comply with all standards, policies and procedures set by the diocese, including, but not limited to, those governing safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR, confidentiality and equal opportunities. To attend team meetings and regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager To work as an autonomous and lone practitioner, ensuring adherence to the Diocese of Sheffield's systems for lone workers To participate in annual development review with direct line manager To ensure confidentiality and data protection processes are in place, and policies are adhered to at all times. This role description provides a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and is not an exhaustive list. The post holder may be asked to undertake any other relevant duties appropriate to the post. The role description will be amended over time, in full consultation with the post holder, to meet the needs of the Diocese. The work of the Social Justice Officer will be shaped by the Church of England's Five Marks of Mission. The postholder will be a senior practitioner who will play a key role in encouraging and equipping people to step out in faith beyond our church walls, responding to issues of poverty and injustice and working with others to transform the communities around us, be that local, city-wide, our nation and to the wider world. The postholder will help nurture social justice action by listening carefully to local, regional, national and international needs, building partnerships with relevant local and national organisations, and enabling creative, responsive initiatives that meet gaps in social justice provision, and representing the Diocese at the local and regional level as needed. SDBF Salary Band 3.1 £44,000 (FTE) - Pro rata £26,400 - £35,200 Part-Time 21 - 28 hours per week Working Pattern - 3 to 4 days per week - Flexible Based at Diocesan Church House in Rotherham, but with hybrid working from home This is a post funded by a grant from the National Church . click apply for full job details
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Job Purpose To promote, encourage and support social justice and climate justice action across the Diocese of Sheffield. The Social Justice Officer will be a senior practitioner who will play a key role in encouraging and equipping people to step out in faith beyond our church walls, responding to issues of poverty and injustice and working with others to transform the communities around us, be that local, city-wide, our nation and to the wider world. The work of the Social Justice Officer will be shaped by the Church of England's Five Marks of Mission - proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom through presence and relationship; responding to human need by loving service; seeking to transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation; nurturing new believers; and safeguarding the integrity of creation - understood not as abstract principles, but as lived, local commitments. The postholder will help nurture social justice action by listening carefully to local, regional, national and international needs, building partnerships with relevant local and national organisations, and enabling creative, responsive initiatives that meet gaps in social justice provision. The postholder will represent the Diocese at the local and regional level as needed. The role will cover three key aspects: Data Collection, Networking & Connecting, Engaging & Reporting, to be a leading voice for social justice and action in the diocese: Promoting the case for why Christians should be involved in this sort of action Highlighting good practice Feeding into borough and regional networks, the social justice challenges our parishes are encountering in communities. You will work as part of the Diocese of Sheffield central support team. This means that you will have access to the support of colleagues in communications, discipleship development, growing leaders, mission area support, data analysis and project management, and colleagues working in the Racial Justice Programme, the Environment Team and in Parish Nursing services. You will be expected to collaborate with these colleagues, strategically and practically, to support the delivery of the social justice work. The post holder will have the opportunity to collaboratively shape the priorities and workplace for the role. However, we anticipate that the following few years could look as follows: Year 1 - listening, parish audits, mapping of social justice activity, assessing local priority issues/areas of interest. Identify a maximum of 3 areas to focus on as a diocese and recommend these to the Bishop's Council after review by any suitable sub-groups, e.g., the Board of Faith and Justice or equivalent. Year 2 - develop connections into local and regional networks where priority issues/areas of interest align with what you've found in year 1. Resources and comms to encourage, inspire and support social justice in our parishes. Year 3 - continue to focus on the 3 priority areas and review change and learning since the start of the work. We recognise that social justice is a huge topic area and will welcome the post holder working collaboratively to identify some areas of focus for the next few years of the strategy, to the end of 2031. This is a post which is funded by a grant from the National Church, currently up to the end of 2028. There will be further opportunity for us to review and extend the role if further funding is available, with the current expectation that this could be until 2031. Regular reviews on this will take place. We have a strong record for applications and grants, but we are not in a position to give guarantees. Main duties and responsibilities Data collection: Creating and documenting an understanding of the term Social Justice and what it means in this context / for this season for The Sheffield Diocesan Board of Finance as a Christian organisation. Compile a mapping audit - using information already collected (e.g. Stats for Mission) and some gathering of relevant info - to develop a current picture of social justice good practice happening across the diocese and understand local needs. Use the data audit and other relevant data to report on work that contributes to all five Marks of Mission, especially marks 3 to 5. Use data to help support decision-making and for sway to MPs, public sector organisations, etc., and to speak into civic spaces along with other voluntary, community, and faith organisations. Networking & Connecting: Being the go-to person in the Diocese to contact about different social justice issues to make sure that action happens. Supporting Bishop's Advisors and other volunteers on matters of social justice. Connecting with key organisations, e.g., local voluntary community groups, faith groups, public sector groups, and other partners/networks, to help connect people working to address similar local needs, as well as finding common connections regarding concerns for global issues. Connecting the dots to link different groups with similar needs, including other denominations/faiths, and resource-sharing. Advocacy and shared campaigns with partners - political, civic, charity, faith, and national church. Connect with other Diocesan initiatives, e.g. Lights for Christ and growing lay leaders. Ensuring social justice and action are linked to discipleship and leader development. Liaise and work closely with relevant Diocesan project leads, including the Net Zero Programme Manager and the Racial Justice Officer. Engaging & Reporting: Create a bank of resources which are instinctive and easy to access (developing content to be passed to the Communications Team to be curated). Such as how to make a start with community engagement and community audits. Working with other colleagues to develop comms on the gospel imperative and how Marks of Mission interlink. Identify a maximum of 3 key areas (1 to be a global / world issue) for a diocesan-wide focus and to promote through teamwork and partnership networks - understanding of challenges/barriers to engagement by theme, (e.g. in line with other civic and community current priorities, such as tackling loneliness or food poverty). Help parishes engage with food banks, homelessness, and refugees. Establish an effective and efficient structure of reporting to ensure boards/ governance bodies within the Diocesan structure are appropriately engaged and informed, e.g., the Board of Faith and Justice and Bishop's Council. The post holder is required to: Support the ethos, aims and objectives of the Sheffield Diocesan Board of Finance Keep up to date with developments in their area of work. Collaborate with the Net Zero Project Manager and Environment team as appropriate, where there is overlap with social justice issues and in line with identified priorities. Support communication and publicity, via the Communications Team, for social justice initiatives, including social media, local newsletters, and noticeboards Participate in performance management and appraisal/personal development reviews. Engage in training and continuous professional development activities. The post holder may be required to work outside normal office hours, including occasional weekend working, subject to time off in lieu. The post holder will comply with all standards, policies and procedures set by the diocese, including, but not limited to, those governing safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR, confidentiality and equal opportunities. To attend team meetings and regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager To work as an autonomous and lone practitioner, ensuring adherence to the Diocese of Sheffield's systems for lone workers To participate in annual development review with direct line manager To ensure confidentiality and data protection processes are in place, and policies are adhered to at all times. This role description provides a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and is not an exhaustive list. The post holder may be asked to undertake any other relevant duties appropriate to the post. The role description will be amended over time, in full consultation with the post holder, to meet the needs of the Diocese. The work of the Social Justice Officer will be shaped by the Church of England's Five Marks of Mission. The postholder will be a senior practitioner who will play a key role in encouraging and equipping people to step out in faith beyond our church walls, responding to issues of poverty and injustice and working with others to transform the communities around us, be that local, city-wide, our nation and to the wider world. The postholder will help nurture social justice action by listening carefully to local, regional, national and international needs, building partnerships with relevant local and national organisations, and enabling creative, responsive initiatives that meet gaps in social justice provision, and representing the Diocese at the local and regional level as needed. SDBF Salary Band 3.1 £44,000 (FTE) - Pro rata £26,400 - £35,200 Part-Time 21 - 28 hours per week Working Pattern - 3 to 4 days per week - Flexible Based at Diocesan Church House in Rotherham, but with hybrid working from home This is a post funded by a grant from the National Church . click apply for full job details
Senior Planning Enforcement Officer Hertfordshire £43-44 per hour guide Initial 3 Month Contract Job Ref - 66991 My Local Authority Client in Hertfordshire is looking to source an experienced Senior Planning Enforcement Specialist to join their Planning Department. The Role: Manage a caseload of complaints about alleged breaches of planning control. This requires investigation and assessment; including site visits where required; associated administrative tasks; the carrying out of consultations and negotiations with interested parties; and where necessary, leading recommendations to senior officers and legal advisors as to the appropriate course of action. Lead on enforcement appeals. This includes acting as the key planning enforcement contact with the Planning Inspectorate, preparing and co-ordinating written submissions and representations made on behalf of the Council. Attend and promote the Councils planning services at decision-making committees, meetings, working groups, boards, and external events where representation in respect of enforcement and monitoring matters is required (e.g., liaison group meetings, appeal hearings, public inquiries, and Examinations in Public) The successful candidate must have previous Planning Enforcement experience within a UK local authority; will have excellent communication skills and should feel comfortable working independently and in a team with support from Development Management and Legal Officers within the authority. Hybrid working offered, ideally 1 days office & site presence needed per week, but there may be flexibility. Please call Ben Hitchman on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.
Jun 13, 2026
Contractor
Senior Planning Enforcement Officer Hertfordshire £43-44 per hour guide Initial 3 Month Contract Job Ref - 66991 My Local Authority Client in Hertfordshire is looking to source an experienced Senior Planning Enforcement Specialist to join their Planning Department. The Role: Manage a caseload of complaints about alleged breaches of planning control. This requires investigation and assessment; including site visits where required; associated administrative tasks; the carrying out of consultations and negotiations with interested parties; and where necessary, leading recommendations to senior officers and legal advisors as to the appropriate course of action. Lead on enforcement appeals. This includes acting as the key planning enforcement contact with the Planning Inspectorate, preparing and co-ordinating written submissions and representations made on behalf of the Council. Attend and promote the Councils planning services at decision-making committees, meetings, working groups, boards, and external events where representation in respect of enforcement and monitoring matters is required (e.g., liaison group meetings, appeal hearings, public inquiries, and Examinations in Public) The successful candidate must have previous Planning Enforcement experience within a UK local authority; will have excellent communication skills and should feel comfortable working independently and in a team with support from Development Management and Legal Officers within the authority. Hybrid working offered, ideally 1 days office & site presence needed per week, but there may be flexibility. Please call Ben Hitchman on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and GIS Officer BASED: The Tree Council HQ in Canada Water, London SE16 with flexible working from home. You will need to to be able to connect to the whole of England (the majority of the team is remote working across the UK). To include regular days out on sites across the UK with occasional overnight stays. SALARY: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum PENSION 7% contribution by The Tree Council TERMS: Full-time, fixed-term role to March 2028, starting immediately / asap, with 25 days annual leave, plus Public Holidays and the period between Christmas and the New Year. REPORTING TO: Operations Lead (to be confirmed) INTERNAL LIAISON: Wider S&R Team, Community Grants Team, National Schools Programme Team, Development Team. EXTERNAL LIAISON: Research Partners Defra, Forest Research, Fera Science, Network Rail, tree grant recipients and other landholders, university partners. It is a vital moment for the environment as we face the dual nature and climate crises and the world has become increasingly aware of the important role trees play in helping tackle climate change. Longer-term tree establishment is just as important as tree planting and to maximise this, The Tree Council's Science & Research (S&R) team is exploring how many of the trees we plant with our partners are thriving into maturity and the different factors that impact on this. Our tree survival research spans a number of Tree Council science and community grant programmes. To help deliver the research, meet different contractual obligations and sustain the future of UK trees, we are recruiting a new, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and GIS Officer. The M&E and GIS Officer will play a key role in supporting the Science & Research team by coordinating and undertaking fieldwork, collecting and analysing ecological sociological and tree (health and distribution) data, and producing high quality quantitative and spatial outputs. This role is ideal for someone with a background in tree assessment, environmental monitoring, and applied research, who has strong analytical skills, plus experience working with GIS and statistical software. We are looking for someone who is used to being hands-on in a small team, with high standards, in a fast-paced environment. Communication, a warm and enthusiastic attitude and attention to detail are key. Above all, you should be keen to use your strong analytical skills to support The Tree Council's S&R and Community Grants Teams to deliver their objectives. You will have minimum two years' experience in a relevant field and you will be based at our nine-desk office, in a Grade 2 listed building at Canada Water in East London, with considerable flexibility for working from home. The role will include regular travel across the UK, with occasional overnight stays. The role is varied, giving the post-holder opportunity for desk-based work alongside fieldwork, and the opportunity to support at our regular corporate volunteering days. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Information Gathering, Fieldwork Coordination & Delivery: Coordinate field visits by others across several projects, including scheduling and managing contractors visiting tree planting sites for monitoring activities. This will include managing surveys, handling personal and other data appropriately and liaising with partner organisations. Conduct field visits yourself (especially during the summer) to assess and record tree health and survival metrics and relevant contextual factors, liaising with tree recipients where necessary. Provide guidance to help improve the current field data gathering processes to create new standard methods and practices within the organisation. Ensure accurate, consistent data collection following established protocols. Data & Statistical Analysis: Analyse and visualise monitoring data using statistical software such as RStudio or Python. Produce descriptive statistics, regression models, spatial analyses, and clear data driven reports. Support wider S&R projects with analytical tasks ranging from basic summaries to advanced statistical techniques (e.g., regression modelling, power analysis, parametric and non parametric tests). Familiarity with Bayesian methods is beneficial but not required. GIS & Spatial Analysis: Map field sites, manage spatial datasets, and conduct spatial analyses using ArcGIS or similar GIS platforms. Support the development of spatial data collection tools (e.g., ArcGIS Survey123) and maintain accurate geospatial records. Team & Organisational Support: Contribute to broader Science & Research team activities as needed, including reviewing grant applications in September/October with the community grants team. Support the community grants team to develop their data gathering processes Support wider organisational events such as corporate volunteer days, research workshops, and public engagement activities. PERSON SPECIFICATION E= Essential D=Desirable Criteria Qualifications Educated to degree level or relevant experience (E) Experience and Skills: Strong knowledge and experience of tree identification and tree health and tree survival indicators, or related ecological concepts (E) Experience using GIS software for mapping and spatial analysis Experience using ArcGIS and Survey123 (E) Advanced knowledge of excel, with a focus on the use formulae and pivot tables. (D) Experience coordinating teams and logistically challenging projects (E) Experience working on monitoring and evaluation projects, ideally in environmental or ecological contexts. (D) Advanced quantitative research skills, including: Spatial analysis, Regression modelling, Descriptive statistics, Data visualisation (D) Reporting and interpretation of results (E) Qualitative research skills (e.g., interviews, thematic analysis) (D) Demonstrable interest in and enthusiasm for trees, nature, biodiversity and the ability to 'champion' the cause (E) Highly proficient in office IT systems with good knowledge of all MS Office programmes including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, with Canva and Cognito an advantage. (E) Possess strong organisational skills, often working to tight deadlines, with a calm and confident manner (E) Able to prioritise a heavy workload, multi-task and perform effectively under pressure with excellent attention to detail (E) Ability and willingness to travel (own or access to vehicle) to sites distributed throughout the UK. (E) Confident building relationships at every level with a variety of stakeholders Discretion and ability to handle confidential matters (E) Self-motivated, high-energy and proactive with a 'can do' attitude and a tendency to smile rather than frown (E) Willingness to "muck in" and be hands-on, with both routine and less scheduled tasks (E) Able to use initiative and anticipate potential "sticking points" - good intuition and confidence to flag up potential issues early (D) Tree Council Attitudes: Naturally warm and enthusiastic Diplomatic and collaborative, builds positive relationships quickly High professional standards Approachable, with the gravitas to be listened to seriously Highly practical and resourceful problem solver Can-do, self-starter Ability to manage competing priorities effectively. The Tree Council team works in a collegiate way, delivering projects together. As a result, there is regular cross-over and collaboration. THE TREE COUNCIL - WHO WE ARE The Tree Council is a charity and umbrella body bringing everyone together with a shared mission to care for trees and our planet's future. We inspire and empower organisations, government, communities and individuals with the knowledge and tools to create positive, lasting change at a national and local level. We inspire people to plant and care for trees - the trees in your city street, your local park or school playground, in orchards and hedgerows and rural pastures around the UK. (Other charities focus on forests and larger woodlands.) Our work includes: Support for a network of volunteer Tree Wardens who help plant and establish trees in communities across England, Scotland and Wales. An annual community programme, which connects people with trees and the natural world, including 'National Hedgerow Week' in May and 'National Tree Week' at the end of November. A community grants programme that helps local authorities, NGOs, schools and other community groups fulfil their vision to plant and care for trees, orchards and hedgerows. Science and social research programme in partnership with Defra, Forestry Commission, Fera Science and top UK universities. National Schools and Young Tree Champions programmes, encouraging young people to speak up for trees and the environment and become a As 'critical friend' to Network Rail, we advise on vegetation management along 20,000 miles of railway corridors and deliver community planting programmes for Network Rail Partnership with our 120 Member organisations including other charities such as the Woodland Trust and Trees for Cities; academic partners such as Reading, Newcastle and Strathclyde Universities; and generous corporate supporters. YOUR APPLICATION . click apply for full job details
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and GIS Officer BASED: The Tree Council HQ in Canada Water, London SE16 with flexible working from home. You will need to to be able to connect to the whole of England (the majority of the team is remote working across the UK). To include regular days out on sites across the UK with occasional overnight stays. SALARY: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum PENSION 7% contribution by The Tree Council TERMS: Full-time, fixed-term role to March 2028, starting immediately / asap, with 25 days annual leave, plus Public Holidays and the period between Christmas and the New Year. REPORTING TO: Operations Lead (to be confirmed) INTERNAL LIAISON: Wider S&R Team, Community Grants Team, National Schools Programme Team, Development Team. EXTERNAL LIAISON: Research Partners Defra, Forest Research, Fera Science, Network Rail, tree grant recipients and other landholders, university partners. It is a vital moment for the environment as we face the dual nature and climate crises and the world has become increasingly aware of the important role trees play in helping tackle climate change. Longer-term tree establishment is just as important as tree planting and to maximise this, The Tree Council's Science & Research (S&R) team is exploring how many of the trees we plant with our partners are thriving into maturity and the different factors that impact on this. Our tree survival research spans a number of Tree Council science and community grant programmes. To help deliver the research, meet different contractual obligations and sustain the future of UK trees, we are recruiting a new, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and GIS Officer. The M&E and GIS Officer will play a key role in supporting the Science & Research team by coordinating and undertaking fieldwork, collecting and analysing ecological sociological and tree (health and distribution) data, and producing high quality quantitative and spatial outputs. This role is ideal for someone with a background in tree assessment, environmental monitoring, and applied research, who has strong analytical skills, plus experience working with GIS and statistical software. We are looking for someone who is used to being hands-on in a small team, with high standards, in a fast-paced environment. Communication, a warm and enthusiastic attitude and attention to detail are key. Above all, you should be keen to use your strong analytical skills to support The Tree Council's S&R and Community Grants Teams to deliver their objectives. You will have minimum two years' experience in a relevant field and you will be based at our nine-desk office, in a Grade 2 listed building at Canada Water in East London, with considerable flexibility for working from home. The role will include regular travel across the UK, with occasional overnight stays. The role is varied, giving the post-holder opportunity for desk-based work alongside fieldwork, and the opportunity to support at our regular corporate volunteering days. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Information Gathering, Fieldwork Coordination & Delivery: Coordinate field visits by others across several projects, including scheduling and managing contractors visiting tree planting sites for monitoring activities. This will include managing surveys, handling personal and other data appropriately and liaising with partner organisations. Conduct field visits yourself (especially during the summer) to assess and record tree health and survival metrics and relevant contextual factors, liaising with tree recipients where necessary. Provide guidance to help improve the current field data gathering processes to create new standard methods and practices within the organisation. Ensure accurate, consistent data collection following established protocols. Data & Statistical Analysis: Analyse and visualise monitoring data using statistical software such as RStudio or Python. Produce descriptive statistics, regression models, spatial analyses, and clear data driven reports. Support wider S&R projects with analytical tasks ranging from basic summaries to advanced statistical techniques (e.g., regression modelling, power analysis, parametric and non parametric tests). Familiarity with Bayesian methods is beneficial but not required. GIS & Spatial Analysis: Map field sites, manage spatial datasets, and conduct spatial analyses using ArcGIS or similar GIS platforms. Support the development of spatial data collection tools (e.g., ArcGIS Survey123) and maintain accurate geospatial records. Team & Organisational Support: Contribute to broader Science & Research team activities as needed, including reviewing grant applications in September/October with the community grants team. Support the community grants team to develop their data gathering processes Support wider organisational events such as corporate volunteer days, research workshops, and public engagement activities. PERSON SPECIFICATION E= Essential D=Desirable Criteria Qualifications Educated to degree level or relevant experience (E) Experience and Skills: Strong knowledge and experience of tree identification and tree health and tree survival indicators, or related ecological concepts (E) Experience using GIS software for mapping and spatial analysis Experience using ArcGIS and Survey123 (E) Advanced knowledge of excel, with a focus on the use formulae and pivot tables. (D) Experience coordinating teams and logistically challenging projects (E) Experience working on monitoring and evaluation projects, ideally in environmental or ecological contexts. (D) Advanced quantitative research skills, including: Spatial analysis, Regression modelling, Descriptive statistics, Data visualisation (D) Reporting and interpretation of results (E) Qualitative research skills (e.g., interviews, thematic analysis) (D) Demonstrable interest in and enthusiasm for trees, nature, biodiversity and the ability to 'champion' the cause (E) Highly proficient in office IT systems with good knowledge of all MS Office programmes including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, with Canva and Cognito an advantage. (E) Possess strong organisational skills, often working to tight deadlines, with a calm and confident manner (E) Able to prioritise a heavy workload, multi-task and perform effectively under pressure with excellent attention to detail (E) Ability and willingness to travel (own or access to vehicle) to sites distributed throughout the UK. (E) Confident building relationships at every level with a variety of stakeholders Discretion and ability to handle confidential matters (E) Self-motivated, high-energy and proactive with a 'can do' attitude and a tendency to smile rather than frown (E) Willingness to "muck in" and be hands-on, with both routine and less scheduled tasks (E) Able to use initiative and anticipate potential "sticking points" - good intuition and confidence to flag up potential issues early (D) Tree Council Attitudes: Naturally warm and enthusiastic Diplomatic and collaborative, builds positive relationships quickly High professional standards Approachable, with the gravitas to be listened to seriously Highly practical and resourceful problem solver Can-do, self-starter Ability to manage competing priorities effectively. The Tree Council team works in a collegiate way, delivering projects together. As a result, there is regular cross-over and collaboration. THE TREE COUNCIL - WHO WE ARE The Tree Council is a charity and umbrella body bringing everyone together with a shared mission to care for trees and our planet's future. We inspire and empower organisations, government, communities and individuals with the knowledge and tools to create positive, lasting change at a national and local level. We inspire people to plant and care for trees - the trees in your city street, your local park or school playground, in orchards and hedgerows and rural pastures around the UK. (Other charities focus on forests and larger woodlands.) Our work includes: Support for a network of volunteer Tree Wardens who help plant and establish trees in communities across England, Scotland and Wales. An annual community programme, which connects people with trees and the natural world, including 'National Hedgerow Week' in May and 'National Tree Week' at the end of November. A community grants programme that helps local authorities, NGOs, schools and other community groups fulfil their vision to plant and care for trees, orchards and hedgerows. Science and social research programme in partnership with Defra, Forestry Commission, Fera Science and top UK universities. National Schools and Young Tree Champions programmes, encouraging young people to speak up for trees and the environment and become a As 'critical friend' to Network Rail, we advise on vegetation management along 20,000 miles of railway corridors and deliver community planting programmes for Network Rail Partnership with our 120 Member organisations including other charities such as the Woodland Trust and Trees for Cities; academic partners such as Reading, Newcastle and Strathclyde Universities; and generous corporate supporters. YOUR APPLICATION . click apply for full job details
About Us: Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways - including 16-18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education. With over 800 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough's largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development. The Role. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Schools and Outreach Officer to join our Marketing & Communications team. This is a dynamic, student-focused role responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering a wide range of schools liaison and outreach activities that promote the College to prospective students, parents, schools, and the wider community. Working closely with the Schools and Outreach Manager, you will play a key role in building relationships with local schools, representing the College at external events, and supporting the achievement of student recruitment targets. The role requires a confident communicator who enjoys engaging with young people and can deliver impactful presentations, workshops, and events both on and off campus. This role is offered on full time, 36 hours per week permanent basis. Key responsibilities. Plan, coordinate, and deliver engaging outreach activities and events that promote the College to prospective students and key stakeholders. Represent the College at school visits, careers fairs, exhibitions, interviews, taster sessions, and community events. Deliver presentations, workshops, and interactive activities to Year 10 and Year 11 students. Build and maintain positive relationships with school contacts, including Careers Leaders, Headteachers, and teaching staff. Act as a key point of contact for schools, managing enquiries, bookings, and communications effectively. Support the organisation and delivery of major College events, including Open Days, Parents' Evenings, and award ceremonies. Maintain accurate records of school engagement activities and update contact databases and CRM systems. Assist with monitoring and evaluating outreach activities, gathering data and feedback to support continuous improvement. Work collaboratively with Marketing and Careers teams to develop engaging content and support recruitment campaigns. Manage promotional materials and outreach resources, ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained. Promote and uphold the College's commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and health and safety. Our Ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience. Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent relevant experience. Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) qualification or similar training (desirable). Experience of event coordination, administration, or outreach activities, ideally within education, recruitment, or a customer-facing environment. Experience of delivering presentations or workshops to groups. Experience of engaging and communicating effectively with young people and external stakeholders. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt messages to different audiences. Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education All employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children's Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history. The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College's mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes. Recruitment Process The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor. All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting. The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range. We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications. Please note that we do not accept CVs Closing Date: 25 June 2026 Interview Date: TBC
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
About Us: Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways - including 16-18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education. With over 800 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough's largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development. The Role. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Schools and Outreach Officer to join our Marketing & Communications team. This is a dynamic, student-focused role responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering a wide range of schools liaison and outreach activities that promote the College to prospective students, parents, schools, and the wider community. Working closely with the Schools and Outreach Manager, you will play a key role in building relationships with local schools, representing the College at external events, and supporting the achievement of student recruitment targets. The role requires a confident communicator who enjoys engaging with young people and can deliver impactful presentations, workshops, and events both on and off campus. This role is offered on full time, 36 hours per week permanent basis. Key responsibilities. Plan, coordinate, and deliver engaging outreach activities and events that promote the College to prospective students and key stakeholders. Represent the College at school visits, careers fairs, exhibitions, interviews, taster sessions, and community events. Deliver presentations, workshops, and interactive activities to Year 10 and Year 11 students. Build and maintain positive relationships with school contacts, including Careers Leaders, Headteachers, and teaching staff. Act as a key point of contact for schools, managing enquiries, bookings, and communications effectively. Support the organisation and delivery of major College events, including Open Days, Parents' Evenings, and award ceremonies. Maintain accurate records of school engagement activities and update contact databases and CRM systems. Assist with monitoring and evaluating outreach activities, gathering data and feedback to support continuous improvement. Work collaboratively with Marketing and Careers teams to develop engaging content and support recruitment campaigns. Manage promotional materials and outreach resources, ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained. Promote and uphold the College's commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and health and safety. Our Ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience. Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent relevant experience. Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) qualification or similar training (desirable). Experience of event coordination, administration, or outreach activities, ideally within education, recruitment, or a customer-facing environment. Experience of delivering presentations or workshops to groups. Experience of engaging and communicating effectively with young people and external stakeholders. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt messages to different audiences. Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education All employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children's Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history. The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College's mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes. Recruitment Process The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor. All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting. The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range. We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications. Please note that we do not accept CVs Closing Date: 25 June 2026 Interview Date: TBC
RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience. Public Participation Officer Location: Birmingham (Office Based) Salary: 18.00 per hour Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract Hours: Full Time Posts Available: 2 Help Shape Better Public Services Through Citizen Voice We are recruiting for two Public Participation Officers to join a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring that citizens are at the heart of service design and delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a local authority environment, championing co-production and meaningful engagement to improve outcomes for local communities. As a Public Participation Officer, you will play a key role in empowering citizens, carers and community groups to influence decision-making and contribute to the development of public services. You will work closely with colleagues, stakeholders and service users to create innovative engagement opportunities and ensure that the voices of diverse communities are heard. Key Responsibilities Lead and facilitate co-production projects involving citizens who use council services. Design and deliver innovative engagement activities that encourage meaningful participation. Build positive relationships with citizens, carers, community organisations and council colleagues. Provide specialist advice and guidance on citizen involvement and engagement methods. Support citizen forums and participation initiatives across council services. Recruit and engage citizens and carers to take part in consultation and involvement opportunities. Produce reports, presentations, briefing papers and communication materials. Monitor and evaluate engagement activities, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement. Ensure the voices of vulnerable, underrepresented and diverse communities are actively included. Promote the benefits and long-term value of co-production throughout the organisation. About You We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate: A-Level qualifications or equivalent experience in a relevant role. Experience of community engagement, consultation, participation, co-production or stakeholder engagement activities. Experience facilitating meetings, workshops or forums with members of the public, service users or partner organisations. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. The ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders. Excellent report writing, presentation and analytical skills. A creative and innovative approach to citizen engagement. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications. What's on Offer? 18.00 per hour. Initial 6-month contract with the potential for extension. Full-time working hours. Opportunity to make a genuine impact on public service delivery. Valuable experience within a local authority environment. Supportive and collaborative team culture. Additional Information Based in Birmingham. Occasional evening or out-of-hours working may be required to support engagement activities. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is essential. If you are passionate about community engagement, empowering citizens and helping to shape services that truly reflect the needs of local people, we would love to hear from you. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful. If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed! Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group. The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.
Jun 13, 2026
Contractor
RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience. Public Participation Officer Location: Birmingham (Office Based) Salary: 18.00 per hour Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract Hours: Full Time Posts Available: 2 Help Shape Better Public Services Through Citizen Voice We are recruiting for two Public Participation Officers to join a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring that citizens are at the heart of service design and delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a local authority environment, championing co-production and meaningful engagement to improve outcomes for local communities. As a Public Participation Officer, you will play a key role in empowering citizens, carers and community groups to influence decision-making and contribute to the development of public services. You will work closely with colleagues, stakeholders and service users to create innovative engagement opportunities and ensure that the voices of diverse communities are heard. Key Responsibilities Lead and facilitate co-production projects involving citizens who use council services. Design and deliver innovative engagement activities that encourage meaningful participation. Build positive relationships with citizens, carers, community organisations and council colleagues. Provide specialist advice and guidance on citizen involvement and engagement methods. Support citizen forums and participation initiatives across council services. Recruit and engage citizens and carers to take part in consultation and involvement opportunities. Produce reports, presentations, briefing papers and communication materials. Monitor and evaluate engagement activities, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement. Ensure the voices of vulnerable, underrepresented and diverse communities are actively included. Promote the benefits and long-term value of co-production throughout the organisation. About You We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate: A-Level qualifications or equivalent experience in a relevant role. Experience of community engagement, consultation, participation, co-production or stakeholder engagement activities. Experience facilitating meetings, workshops or forums with members of the public, service users or partner organisations. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. The ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders. Excellent report writing, presentation and analytical skills. A creative and innovative approach to citizen engagement. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications. What's on Offer? 18.00 per hour. Initial 6-month contract with the potential for extension. Full-time working hours. Opportunity to make a genuine impact on public service delivery. Valuable experience within a local authority environment. Supportive and collaborative team culture. Additional Information Based in Birmingham. Occasional evening or out-of-hours working may be required to support engagement activities. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is essential. If you are passionate about community engagement, empowering citizens and helping to shape services that truly reflect the needs of local people, we would love to hear from you. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful. If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed! Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group. The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.
Position: Senior Policy Officer (Health and Social Care) Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week) Contract: Permanent Location: Office-based in London, N4 with flexibility to work remotely Salary: Starting from £35,020 per annum, plus excellent benefits Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Professional / Technical You will start at an entry point salary of £35,825 per annum, increasing to £38,065 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £40,304 after a further 6 months. About the Employer This charity makes sure that people living with MS are at the centre of everything they do. And it's this commitment that unites them across the UK. Their strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told them is important to them. It gives the organisation a clear and determined focus. Their work is based on the hopes and aspirations of the MS community. Together they campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. This organisation's people are their greatest asset and the key to their success. They offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and supportive Policy and Evidence team, with a role focused on shaping and delivering the the organisation's public policy work. The organisation's core goal is to improve the lives of people affected by MS, and this lies at the heart of all they do. This role is about ensuring their policy work is built on strong evidence and is informed by, and developed in partnership with, people affected by MS, healthcare clinicians and professionals, and key stakeholders. The employer has strong relationships across the sector, so you'll have the opportunity to work closely with coalition partners to influence national policy and amplify the voices of people living with MS. This role specialises in community based care, including primary care, community services, rehabilitation, care pathways, care and support planning, social care and personalisation. Closing date for applications: 9:00 am on Wednesday 17th June 2026 Interested? Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage. Equal Opportunities This employer particularly welcomes applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds. Disability Confident Employer Our client is a Disability Confident Employer and they are committed to promoting equality and diversity. You will be able to ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both their recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, you will be able to contact the employer to discuss this. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. More about their employee benefits: This employer has a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): Encouraging work life balance 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and them) Flexible working options Caring for you and your family Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers' leave a year, pro-rata for part-time Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: in the event of miscarriage or still birth to support fertility treatments for antenatal appointments for both parents Thinking about your finances Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing Enriching your life at work Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how this organisation internally operates (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for the charity's activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal working hours Safeguarding This employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses their services and they come into contact with. This is regardless of: Gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy, gender reassignment. They recognise their particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected. They have measures in place to protect everyone they come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with this organisation. You'll need to share documents showing you're eligible to work in the UK if they offer you employment. You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. They currently don't have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren't able to support you with your visa applications. No agencies please.
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Position: Senior Policy Officer (Health and Social Care) Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week) Contract: Permanent Location: Office-based in London, N4 with flexibility to work remotely Salary: Starting from £35,020 per annum, plus excellent benefits Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Professional / Technical You will start at an entry point salary of £35,825 per annum, increasing to £38,065 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £40,304 after a further 6 months. About the Employer This charity makes sure that people living with MS are at the centre of everything they do. And it's this commitment that unites them across the UK. Their strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told them is important to them. It gives the organisation a clear and determined focus. Their work is based on the hopes and aspirations of the MS community. Together they campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. This organisation's people are their greatest asset and the key to their success. They offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and supportive Policy and Evidence team, with a role focused on shaping and delivering the the organisation's public policy work. The organisation's core goal is to improve the lives of people affected by MS, and this lies at the heart of all they do. This role is about ensuring their policy work is built on strong evidence and is informed by, and developed in partnership with, people affected by MS, healthcare clinicians and professionals, and key stakeholders. The employer has strong relationships across the sector, so you'll have the opportunity to work closely with coalition partners to influence national policy and amplify the voices of people living with MS. This role specialises in community based care, including primary care, community services, rehabilitation, care pathways, care and support planning, social care and personalisation. Closing date for applications: 9:00 am on Wednesday 17th June 2026 Interested? Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage. Equal Opportunities This employer particularly welcomes applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds. Disability Confident Employer Our client is a Disability Confident Employer and they are committed to promoting equality and diversity. You will be able to ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both their recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, you will be able to contact the employer to discuss this. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. More about their employee benefits: This employer has a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): Encouraging work life balance 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and them) Flexible working options Caring for you and your family Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers' leave a year, pro-rata for part-time Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: in the event of miscarriage or still birth to support fertility treatments for antenatal appointments for both parents Thinking about your finances Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing Enriching your life at work Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how this organisation internally operates (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for the charity's activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal working hours Safeguarding This employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses their services and they come into contact with. This is regardless of: Gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy, gender reassignment. They recognise their particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected. They have measures in place to protect everyone they come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with this organisation. You'll need to share documents showing you're eligible to work in the UK if they offer you employment. You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. They currently don't have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren't able to support you with your visa applications. No agencies please.
Partnership and Engagement Officer Salary: £26,000 per year Hours: 37.5 hours per week Location: Nottinghamshire Closing Date: 30th of June 2026 Nottinghamshire Integrated Wellbeing Service (IWS) overview ABL Health and Nottinghamshire County Council are partnering to deliver and Integrated Wellbeing Service across Nottinghamshire. This transformative service will play a central role in system change, bringing previously separate lifestyle behaviour change functions together into one service. It seeks to work collaboratively with communities to support the transformation of services for the local population. The service will provide integrated behaviour support for smoking cessation, weight management, alcohol reduction, physical activity and falls prevention, all embedded in sustainable behaviour change and positive wellbeing. Role Purpose: You will be the Partnerships & Engagement Officer for the Your Health Notts Integrated Wellbeing Service for Nottinghamshire County. You will be expected to engage at neighbourhood and place level to increase referrals into the IWS and build long- lasting relationships with local partners. This will involve being responsible for developing and maintaining strong, positive and long-lasting relationships with a wide range of stakeholder groups, including but not limited to local authority, primary and secondary care, leisure services and the community and voluntary sector and community services. You will be a motivated, passionate, organised and proactive communicator, with experience working in a community setting. ABL take a strengths focused asset-based approach to community delivery, looking to innovate and partner, not replicate existing delivery. The role will require dynamic working which embraces the vision and values we wish to establish for the IWS supporting people to achieve healthy lives. No two days will be the same in this varied and flexible role. If you are as comfortable spending a day with the team as you are working independently and confidently with new people and are highly organised this could be the job for you. This is a demanding job, but you will not be on your own. ABL s highly experienced and friendly multi- disciplinary team of Health and Social Care professionals, Business Intelligence, Service Development, Governance, Finance and Business Development are there to support. Additionally, existing experienced delivery teams will be available to support you to drive the Service forward. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Working under the line management of the Partnerships and Engagement Manager, this varied and rewarding role will support the ongoing delivery, innovation, and development of the service. The successful candidate will implement the ABL Community Engagement Strategy to promote IWS, working closely with ABL s communications team to raise awareness of the service and engage local partners, stakeholders, and community organisations to develop partnership and co-production opportunities. A core focus of the role will be developing and strengthening referral pathways between secondary care services and Your Health Notts, building strong relationships with hospital teams, clinicians, discharge coordinators, and wider stakeholders to increase referrals into the service. The postholder will deliver presentations, outreach, and engagement activities to promote services, whilst supporting effective care coordination and patient flow from hospital into community services. The role will also involve monitoring referral activity and service performance, producing reports, identifying barriers to access, and contributing to continuous service improvement and innovation. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with operational teams and external partners to improve accessibility, enhance patient experience, and ensure efficient service delivery, while also supporting service continuity through flexible working where required. Skills and Competencies Required Be experienced in community engagement and partnership working in a community health environment Experience of building and maintain partnerships from scratch Positive and proactive with the ability to motivate, engage and support partnership delivery Adept in communication; A confident and approachable communicator who adapts the message to fit the needs of the audience and ability to see the bigger picture in problem solving for community cohesion. Build strong relationships; Foster trust and co-operation among colleagues, stakeholders, community leaders, commissioners and sub-contractors Quality driven; you naturally seek high standards and actively seek to improve them. Value and remain open to new ideas and perspectives. Employee Benefits: Birthday Day off Flexible Annual Leave scheme Employee Referral scheme 37.5 hours working week Flu jabs Blue Light Card Cycle to work scheme Leadership and staff away days Training and Development Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for ABL Health, please click apply to visit our website. There, you can find full details of the role, information on how to submit your CV, and instructions for completing your application.
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Partnership and Engagement Officer Salary: £26,000 per year Hours: 37.5 hours per week Location: Nottinghamshire Closing Date: 30th of June 2026 Nottinghamshire Integrated Wellbeing Service (IWS) overview ABL Health and Nottinghamshire County Council are partnering to deliver and Integrated Wellbeing Service across Nottinghamshire. This transformative service will play a central role in system change, bringing previously separate lifestyle behaviour change functions together into one service. It seeks to work collaboratively with communities to support the transformation of services for the local population. The service will provide integrated behaviour support for smoking cessation, weight management, alcohol reduction, physical activity and falls prevention, all embedded in sustainable behaviour change and positive wellbeing. Role Purpose: You will be the Partnerships & Engagement Officer for the Your Health Notts Integrated Wellbeing Service for Nottinghamshire County. You will be expected to engage at neighbourhood and place level to increase referrals into the IWS and build long- lasting relationships with local partners. This will involve being responsible for developing and maintaining strong, positive and long-lasting relationships with a wide range of stakeholder groups, including but not limited to local authority, primary and secondary care, leisure services and the community and voluntary sector and community services. You will be a motivated, passionate, organised and proactive communicator, with experience working in a community setting. ABL take a strengths focused asset-based approach to community delivery, looking to innovate and partner, not replicate existing delivery. The role will require dynamic working which embraces the vision and values we wish to establish for the IWS supporting people to achieve healthy lives. No two days will be the same in this varied and flexible role. If you are as comfortable spending a day with the team as you are working independently and confidently with new people and are highly organised this could be the job for you. This is a demanding job, but you will not be on your own. ABL s highly experienced and friendly multi- disciplinary team of Health and Social Care professionals, Business Intelligence, Service Development, Governance, Finance and Business Development are there to support. Additionally, existing experienced delivery teams will be available to support you to drive the Service forward. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Working under the line management of the Partnerships and Engagement Manager, this varied and rewarding role will support the ongoing delivery, innovation, and development of the service. The successful candidate will implement the ABL Community Engagement Strategy to promote IWS, working closely with ABL s communications team to raise awareness of the service and engage local partners, stakeholders, and community organisations to develop partnership and co-production opportunities. A core focus of the role will be developing and strengthening referral pathways between secondary care services and Your Health Notts, building strong relationships with hospital teams, clinicians, discharge coordinators, and wider stakeholders to increase referrals into the service. The postholder will deliver presentations, outreach, and engagement activities to promote services, whilst supporting effective care coordination and patient flow from hospital into community services. The role will also involve monitoring referral activity and service performance, producing reports, identifying barriers to access, and contributing to continuous service improvement and innovation. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with operational teams and external partners to improve accessibility, enhance patient experience, and ensure efficient service delivery, while also supporting service continuity through flexible working where required. Skills and Competencies Required Be experienced in community engagement and partnership working in a community health environment Experience of building and maintain partnerships from scratch Positive and proactive with the ability to motivate, engage and support partnership delivery Adept in communication; A confident and approachable communicator who adapts the message to fit the needs of the audience and ability to see the bigger picture in problem solving for community cohesion. Build strong relationships; Foster trust and co-operation among colleagues, stakeholders, community leaders, commissioners and sub-contractors Quality driven; you naturally seek high standards and actively seek to improve them. Value and remain open to new ideas and perspectives. Employee Benefits: Birthday Day off Flexible Annual Leave scheme Employee Referral scheme 37.5 hours working week Flu jabs Blue Light Card Cycle to work scheme Leadership and staff away days Training and Development Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for ABL Health, please click apply to visit our website. There, you can find full details of the role, information on how to submit your CV, and instructions for completing your application.
Attendance Manager Oasis Academy MediaCity:UK We are seeking to recruit a dedicated Attendance Manager to join our team on a term time basis. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in monitoring and promoting the attendance of our students, ensuring they have the best opportunities for learning. Oasis Academy MediaCityUK is a member of a large and successful multi academy trust Oasis Community Learning 56 academies nationally, 10 international hubs across the world and a growing reputation for delivering exceptional education at the heart of the community. Our mission is to support and inspire all our students to develop the respect, resilience, skills and understanding to become independent learners and caring, responsible citizens. Achieving our mission requires a special person and dedicated Attendance Officer who can demonstrate: • a relentless focus on achieving the highest standards • the ability to work as a strong and effective team player • commitment to developing the character of all our young people • relentless, perseverance, determination and resilience • an ability to inspire students to achieve their very best • desire to tackle challenging targets and succeed • a strong commitment to the Oasis ethos • a great sense of humour In return we can provide: • the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and inspirational team • high quality professional development opportunities • state of the art buildings and facilities • support and development from our wide range of local and national educational partners including 56 Oasis academies nationally • the opportunity to be part of a truly rewarding and exciting experience • the chance to transform the lives of our amazing students Applications should be returned by no later than 9am on Friday 19 June 2026 Interviews will be held: TBC Safeguarding Statement: Oasis Academy MediacityUK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Attendance Manager Oasis Academy MediaCity:UK We are seeking to recruit a dedicated Attendance Manager to join our team on a term time basis. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in monitoring and promoting the attendance of our students, ensuring they have the best opportunities for learning. Oasis Academy MediaCityUK is a member of a large and successful multi academy trust Oasis Community Learning 56 academies nationally, 10 international hubs across the world and a growing reputation for delivering exceptional education at the heart of the community. Our mission is to support and inspire all our students to develop the respect, resilience, skills and understanding to become independent learners and caring, responsible citizens. Achieving our mission requires a special person and dedicated Attendance Officer who can demonstrate: • a relentless focus on achieving the highest standards • the ability to work as a strong and effective team player • commitment to developing the character of all our young people • relentless, perseverance, determination and resilience • an ability to inspire students to achieve their very best • desire to tackle challenging targets and succeed • a strong commitment to the Oasis ethos • a great sense of humour In return we can provide: • the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and inspirational team • high quality professional development opportunities • state of the art buildings and facilities • support and development from our wide range of local and national educational partners including 56 Oasis academies nationally • the opportunity to be part of a truly rewarding and exciting experience • the chance to transform the lives of our amazing students Applications should be returned by no later than 9am on Friday 19 June 2026 Interviews will be held: TBC Safeguarding Statement: Oasis Academy MediacityUK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Buckinghamshire Council
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Overview Are you passionate about nature based solutions and ready to play a leading role in tackling climate change? Join us at Buckinghamshire Council as we continue to make significant strides towards achieving our target of planting 543,000 trees by 2031. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute towards the development and delivery of the Bucks Tree Mission, a programme that supports climate resilience, and improves natural capital across Buckinghamshire. You will work effectively with external stakeholders to develop, prioritise and deliver support to facilitate tree planting; manage contractors responsible for woodland design, creation, and maintenance, environmental assessments, and/or Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) validation and verification etc; help secure and manage grant funding; ensure compliance with relevant standards, including the UK Forestry Standard and Woodland Carbon Code; and directly manage tree planting projects. If you are motivated by making a visible, lasting difference and can bring the skills and experience required for the role to drive this programme forward, we would love to hear from you. This is a secondment/fixed term contract opportunity up to 26th April 2027 (inclusive). About us Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally. The Climate Change and Flood Risk Management (CCFRM Team) manages flood risk in Buckinghamshire in its role as the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA), as well as managing the council's response to climate change. The Team is comprised of the Flood Management Team, the Sustainable Drainage Team, Project Groundwater, the Capital Flood Programme Team, and the Climate Response Team, with officers who are enthusiastic and passionate about managing local flood risk and climate change mitigation and adaptation. The CCFRM Team delivers the statutory duties of the LLFA under the Flood and Water Management Act (2010) and Land Drainage Act (1991); develops and delivers a wide range of flood management and research projects; guides the flood management approach regarding large infrastructure projects; and manages large tree planting and domestic property emissions reduction programmes, and the council's Climate Change and Air Quality Strategy. The Climate Change and Air Quality Strategy (2021) outlines 60 actions to mitigate and adapt to climate change and the Climate Response Team is tasked with helping fulfill commitments set out in this document. Specific actions in the Strategy relate to the implementation of nature-based solutions to climate change, including the implementation of a large-scale tree planting programme. A motion passed on 16th February 2021 to plant 543,000 trees on Council land (one for each resident) has resulted in approximately 257,000 trees being planted in the first five years of the Bucks Tree Mission. Following a motion passed in October 2025 the scope of the programme has now been extended, allowing us to deliver tree planting beyond our own land and facilitate planting with landowners across the county. An officer working on the Bucks Tree Mission said "This is such a rewarding job. I get to work with great colleagues every day and I know that my actions are making a difference to the residents in Buckinghamshire both today and in the future. Not only are we working to mitigate climate change, but the woodlands that we are planting will be available for generations to come." About the role The Senior Woodland Creation Officer will: Help continue the development and delivery of the Bucks Tree Mission, ensuring high quality tree planting and woodland creation that aligns with strategic targets. Manage projects through lifecycle stages, including commissioning and overseeing contractors for design, planting, and maintenance. Ensure compliance with relevant standards such as the UK Forestry Standard and Woodland Carbon Code. Secure and manage external grant funding. Work effectively with external stakeholders including landowners, community groups, and government bodies. Provide specialist professional advice internally and externally, including responding to complex enquiries and producing reports. Collect, analyse and present performance data. About you You will have: Substantial relevant experience of tree planting / woodland creation projects. Excellent project management skills and experience, with experience of implementing change. Excellent knowledge of the forestry/woodland management sector. Expert knowledge of relevant regulations, best practice, policies and procedures, including health and safety. Excellent interpersonal, planning and organisational, research and analysis skills. Experience of partnership working, Experience of resolving escalated / complex customer queries Experience supporting the preparation of tenders / contracts, and managing budgets and contractors. Good communication and presentation, literacy, numeracy and report writing, and ICT skills. For further information on this role please see the attached job summary. Other information We typically work two days in the office and the remainder of the week from home. If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact: Naomi Proudlove, Principal Woodland Creation Officer, via email: ; or Stephen Passmore, Climate Response Team Leader, via email: . This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare: All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) Nacro. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible. We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process. Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. Our values and culture We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are - Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy. By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect: a fair and inclusive culture the chance to really make a difference to those around you health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that's why we're working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation. From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it's important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments. We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone. About the Business Unit Our Planning, Growth and Sustainability directorate works with partners to help shape the future of Buckinghamshire. We deliver services on planning, economic growth, regeneration, strategic infrastructure, transport and property. Our key priorities include developing the economic narrative for Bucks, creating more jobs and delivering the right infrastructure to help businesses and residents thrive. We also aim to provide a proactive planning service that is responsive, whilst making the best use of the Council's land and property portfolio. This will in turn support community services and create housing, jobs, regeneration and income to support public services. It's a great time to join one of our teams. As part of the Planning, Growth and Sustainability function you will not only get to help shape the economic future of Buckinghamshire; you'll also be involved in delivering high-profile development projects and work on some of the biggest infrastructure projects in the UK. You will support us to deliver the results that our local residents and businesses deserve. . click apply for full job details
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Overview Are you passionate about nature based solutions and ready to play a leading role in tackling climate change? Join us at Buckinghamshire Council as we continue to make significant strides towards achieving our target of planting 543,000 trees by 2031. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute towards the development and delivery of the Bucks Tree Mission, a programme that supports climate resilience, and improves natural capital across Buckinghamshire. You will work effectively with external stakeholders to develop, prioritise and deliver support to facilitate tree planting; manage contractors responsible for woodland design, creation, and maintenance, environmental assessments, and/or Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) validation and verification etc; help secure and manage grant funding; ensure compliance with relevant standards, including the UK Forestry Standard and Woodland Carbon Code; and directly manage tree planting projects. If you are motivated by making a visible, lasting difference and can bring the skills and experience required for the role to drive this programme forward, we would love to hear from you. This is a secondment/fixed term contract opportunity up to 26th April 2027 (inclusive). About us Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally. The Climate Change and Flood Risk Management (CCFRM Team) manages flood risk in Buckinghamshire in its role as the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA), as well as managing the council's response to climate change. The Team is comprised of the Flood Management Team, the Sustainable Drainage Team, Project Groundwater, the Capital Flood Programme Team, and the Climate Response Team, with officers who are enthusiastic and passionate about managing local flood risk and climate change mitigation and adaptation. The CCFRM Team delivers the statutory duties of the LLFA under the Flood and Water Management Act (2010) and Land Drainage Act (1991); develops and delivers a wide range of flood management and research projects; guides the flood management approach regarding large infrastructure projects; and manages large tree planting and domestic property emissions reduction programmes, and the council's Climate Change and Air Quality Strategy. The Climate Change and Air Quality Strategy (2021) outlines 60 actions to mitigate and adapt to climate change and the Climate Response Team is tasked with helping fulfill commitments set out in this document. Specific actions in the Strategy relate to the implementation of nature-based solutions to climate change, including the implementation of a large-scale tree planting programme. A motion passed on 16th February 2021 to plant 543,000 trees on Council land (one for each resident) has resulted in approximately 257,000 trees being planted in the first five years of the Bucks Tree Mission. Following a motion passed in October 2025 the scope of the programme has now been extended, allowing us to deliver tree planting beyond our own land and facilitate planting with landowners across the county. An officer working on the Bucks Tree Mission said "This is such a rewarding job. I get to work with great colleagues every day and I know that my actions are making a difference to the residents in Buckinghamshire both today and in the future. Not only are we working to mitigate climate change, but the woodlands that we are planting will be available for generations to come." About the role The Senior Woodland Creation Officer will: Help continue the development and delivery of the Bucks Tree Mission, ensuring high quality tree planting and woodland creation that aligns with strategic targets. Manage projects through lifecycle stages, including commissioning and overseeing contractors for design, planting, and maintenance. Ensure compliance with relevant standards such as the UK Forestry Standard and Woodland Carbon Code. Secure and manage external grant funding. Work effectively with external stakeholders including landowners, community groups, and government bodies. Provide specialist professional advice internally and externally, including responding to complex enquiries and producing reports. Collect, analyse and present performance data. About you You will have: Substantial relevant experience of tree planting / woodland creation projects. Excellent project management skills and experience, with experience of implementing change. Excellent knowledge of the forestry/woodland management sector. Expert knowledge of relevant regulations, best practice, policies and procedures, including health and safety. Excellent interpersonal, planning and organisational, research and analysis skills. Experience of partnership working, Experience of resolving escalated / complex customer queries Experience supporting the preparation of tenders / contracts, and managing budgets and contractors. Good communication and presentation, literacy, numeracy and report writing, and ICT skills. For further information on this role please see the attached job summary. Other information We typically work two days in the office and the remainder of the week from home. If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact: Naomi Proudlove, Principal Woodland Creation Officer, via email: ; or Stephen Passmore, Climate Response Team Leader, via email: . This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare: All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) Nacro. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible. We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process. Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. Our values and culture We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are - Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy. By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect: a fair and inclusive culture the chance to really make a difference to those around you health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that's why we're working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation. From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it's important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments. We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone. About the Business Unit Our Planning, Growth and Sustainability directorate works with partners to help shape the future of Buckinghamshire. We deliver services on planning, economic growth, regeneration, strategic infrastructure, transport and property. Our key priorities include developing the economic narrative for Bucks, creating more jobs and delivering the right infrastructure to help businesses and residents thrive. We also aim to provide a proactive planning service that is responsive, whilst making the best use of the Council's land and property portfolio. This will in turn support community services and create housing, jobs, regeneration and income to support public services. It's a great time to join one of our teams. As part of the Planning, Growth and Sustainability function you will not only get to help shape the economic future of Buckinghamshire; you'll also be involved in delivering high-profile development projects and work on some of the biggest infrastructure projects in the UK. You will support us to deliver the results that our local residents and businesses deserve. . click apply for full job details
Locality Manager Location: South East Salary: £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time At the organisation, they believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. They're looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead housing services across the South East (e.g. Brighton and Hove, Eastbourne, Surrey, Reading, Oxford) , ensuring their customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. About the role: As a Locality Manager, you'll be responsible for the operational delivery of housing services across your locality. You'll lead tenancy and neighbourhood management, champion excellent customer experience, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to build safe, inclusive and thriving communities. You'll also play a key leadership role - coaching, mentoring and developing Housing Officers and frontline colleagues to achieve high performance, confident decision making and strong customer outcomes. What you'll be doing: Leading tenancy services including allocations, tenancy management and enforcement Managing neighbourhoods to ensure estates are clean, safe and well maintained Supporting customers with complex needs through effective case management and multi agency working Championing complaint resolution and using learning to continuously improve services Ensuring services are compliant with housing legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, local authorities and partners Using performance data and KPIs to drive service improvements and customer satisfaction Line managing Housing Officers and embedding a culture of coaching, development and accountability Contributing to service planning, area based initiatives and wider organisational priorities You'll need: Experience in housing management or community services A solid understanding of tenancy law, housing regulation and safeguarding Proven experience coaching and developing high performing teams Strong communication, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills The ability to analyse performance information and use data to improve outcomes Experience of leading teams, managing performance and handling complex situations with professionalism and empathy Discover The Organisation The organisation is a leading housing provider. They manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across their portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Their mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. They're looking for like-minded people to join their team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody their values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people's lives. They are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows them to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support their colleagues. They have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. They are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation their Menopause Friendly accreditation. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Locality Manager Location: South East Salary: £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time At the organisation, they believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. They're looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead housing services across the South East (e.g. Brighton and Hove, Eastbourne, Surrey, Reading, Oxford) , ensuring their customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. About the role: As a Locality Manager, you'll be responsible for the operational delivery of housing services across your locality. You'll lead tenancy and neighbourhood management, champion excellent customer experience, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to build safe, inclusive and thriving communities. You'll also play a key leadership role - coaching, mentoring and developing Housing Officers and frontline colleagues to achieve high performance, confident decision making and strong customer outcomes. What you'll be doing: Leading tenancy services including allocations, tenancy management and enforcement Managing neighbourhoods to ensure estates are clean, safe and well maintained Supporting customers with complex needs through effective case management and multi agency working Championing complaint resolution and using learning to continuously improve services Ensuring services are compliant with housing legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, local authorities and partners Using performance data and KPIs to drive service improvements and customer satisfaction Line managing Housing Officers and embedding a culture of coaching, development and accountability Contributing to service planning, area based initiatives and wider organisational priorities You'll need: Experience in housing management or community services A solid understanding of tenancy law, housing regulation and safeguarding Proven experience coaching and developing high performing teams Strong communication, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills The ability to analyse performance information and use data to improve outcomes Experience of leading teams, managing performance and handling complex situations with professionalism and empathy Discover The Organisation The organisation is a leading housing provider. They manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across their portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Their mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. They're looking for like-minded people to join their team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody their values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people's lives. They are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows them to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support their colleagues. They have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. They are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation their Menopause Friendly accreditation. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.
Job Title: Senior Local Land Charges Officer Location: Newham Department: Planning & Development Rate: 22.79 PAYE Term - up to 6 months Are you an experienced and detail-oriented professional ready to make a difference? Our client is seeking a Senior Local Land Charges Officer to join their dynamic Local Land Charges team. This is a fantastic opportunity to ensure property search information is accurate, up-to-date, and delivered efficiently to customers! What You'll Be Doing: In this vital role, you will: Manage and organise day-to-day Local Land Charges operations Process official search applications and respond to inquiries Maintain and update the Land Charges Register and related systems Quality check search reports to ensure accuracy Provide information to customers and support personal search inquiries Monitor team performance and drive improvements in processes and systems Handle complex and technical cases independently Guide and support colleagues as needed Represent the team in meetings and working groups Step in for the manager when required What We're Looking For: Knowledge & Experience: Strong understanding of Local Land Charges and relevant legislation At least 5 years' experience in a similar role Proven experience in completing searches and managing queries Knowledge of local government pressures and service delivery Confident working with databases and business systems Skills: Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach Good organisational and planning skills Experience improving systems or processes Personal Attributes: Customer-focused with a professional approach Collaborative and supportive team player Positive attitude with a drive to enhance services Committed to equality, diversity, and high standards of service If you're ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to an important service, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to excellence! 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)
Jun 12, 2026
Seasonal
Job Title: Senior Local Land Charges Officer Location: Newham Department: Planning & Development Rate: 22.79 PAYE Term - up to 6 months Are you an experienced and detail-oriented professional ready to make a difference? Our client is seeking a Senior Local Land Charges Officer to join their dynamic Local Land Charges team. This is a fantastic opportunity to ensure property search information is accurate, up-to-date, and delivered efficiently to customers! What You'll Be Doing: In this vital role, you will: Manage and organise day-to-day Local Land Charges operations Process official search applications and respond to inquiries Maintain and update the Land Charges Register and related systems Quality check search reports to ensure accuracy Provide information to customers and support personal search inquiries Monitor team performance and drive improvements in processes and systems Handle complex and technical cases independently Guide and support colleagues as needed Represent the team in meetings and working groups Step in for the manager when required What We're Looking For: Knowledge & Experience: Strong understanding of Local Land Charges and relevant legislation At least 5 years' experience in a similar role Proven experience in completing searches and managing queries Knowledge of local government pressures and service delivery Confident working with databases and business systems Skills: Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach Good organisational and planning skills Experience improving systems or processes Personal Attributes: Customer-focused with a professional approach Collaborative and supportive team player Positive attitude with a drive to enhance services Committed to equality, diversity, and high standards of service If you're ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to an important service, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to excellence! 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)
Local Growth Officer Romford District Location: Home-based within Romford District or nearby area, with regular travel and working across venues in Romford District, and occasional travel to Gilwell Park Salary: £33,476 per year, Band E, Level 3, inc. Of OLW Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week - Evening and occasional weekend work required. Contract: Fixed term 2 years About the role We re looking for a proactive and community-focused Local Growth Officer to help grow and strengthen Scouting across Romford District. Working closely with local volunteers and communities, you ll support the development of new Scout sections, recruit and support volunteers, deliver engagement events, and help create more opportunities for young people to access skills for life. This is a varied and rewarding role where you ll work collaboratively to grow inclusive Scouting provision across the District and support sustainable local growth. What you ll do as our Local Growth Officer: Support the growth of Scouting across Romford District. Recruit, support, and engage volunteers. Help open new Scout sections and grow existing groups. Deliver community engagement activities, events, and workshops. Support inclusive practices and engagement with diverse communities. Work with volunteers to develop sustainable growth plans. About you You ll be organised, confident in communicating with a wide range of people, and able to manage projects independently while working as part of a wider team. You may have experience in: Volunteer or community engagement Working with young people Event delivery or partnership working Facilitating workshops or presentations Using digital platforms such as Microsoft Teams Benefits We re proud to be an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations nationwide. 28 days holiday, rising to 32 days after 2 years service, plus extra days at Christmas Flexible working hours and hybrid options Work in a way that suits you, your role, and your department Double-matched pension up to 10% of gross salary Family-friendly employer with generous family leave Learning and development opportunities via our internal learning hub For a full list of our benefits, click . Closing date for applications : 23:59 Sunday 21st June 2026 Date to be confirmed, we are aiming to hold interviews between 10th and 22nd July in person at Gilwell Park. Strictly no agencies. The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Local Growth Officer Romford District Location: Home-based within Romford District or nearby area, with regular travel and working across venues in Romford District, and occasional travel to Gilwell Park Salary: £33,476 per year, Band E, Level 3, inc. Of OLW Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week - Evening and occasional weekend work required. Contract: Fixed term 2 years About the role We re looking for a proactive and community-focused Local Growth Officer to help grow and strengthen Scouting across Romford District. Working closely with local volunteers and communities, you ll support the development of new Scout sections, recruit and support volunteers, deliver engagement events, and help create more opportunities for young people to access skills for life. This is a varied and rewarding role where you ll work collaboratively to grow inclusive Scouting provision across the District and support sustainable local growth. What you ll do as our Local Growth Officer: Support the growth of Scouting across Romford District. Recruit, support, and engage volunteers. Help open new Scout sections and grow existing groups. Deliver community engagement activities, events, and workshops. Support inclusive practices and engagement with diverse communities. Work with volunteers to develop sustainable growth plans. About you You ll be organised, confident in communicating with a wide range of people, and able to manage projects independently while working as part of a wider team. You may have experience in: Volunteer or community engagement Working with young people Event delivery or partnership working Facilitating workshops or presentations Using digital platforms such as Microsoft Teams Benefits We re proud to be an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations nationwide. 28 days holiday, rising to 32 days after 2 years service, plus extra days at Christmas Flexible working hours and hybrid options Work in a way that suits you, your role, and your department Double-matched pension up to 10% of gross salary Family-friendly employer with generous family leave Learning and development opportunities via our internal learning hub For a full list of our benefits, click . Closing date for applications : 23:59 Sunday 21st June 2026 Date to be confirmed, we are aiming to hold interviews between 10th and 22nd July in person at Gilwell Park. Strictly no agencies. The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
Community Officer Shrewsbury, Shropshire £9,329 per annum (FTE £31,098 per annum) + 7% pension contribution 6 Months Fixed-term contract from September 2026 21 hours a week (0.6 FTE) worked flexibly, with Mondays based in our Shrewsbury office. Some evening and weekend work is likely - paid overtime is not available, but time off in lieu of hours worked will be given. Closing date 29th June 2026 Interviews will be held on 9th, 14th & 16th July 2026. At Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT), we want more people to feel empowered to take action for nature across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Small attitude changes within our communities can lead to big behaviour changes across society, and that means more people enjoying, benefitting from, and protecting our natural world. What you will be doing: We re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Community Officer to help diverse communities across Telford & Wrekin access natural spaces, connect with nature, and take action for nature, wildlife and the climate. You ll build relationships with community groups, leaders and champions, support community projects and events that enable more people to engage with nature in ways that are meaningful to them. You ll develop and deliver an outreach and engagement plan focused on under-represented communities, carrying out listening exercises to understand people's experiences of nature, wildlife, and green spaces. This will include identifying barriers and how these can be reduced. You will also gather and share insights, observations and lived experiences with the wider SWT team to help shape and inform our work. You ll be passionate about our mission, with a personal connection to nature and a belief that helping people connect with the natural world is vital to addressing the climate and ecological crises. You re committed to diversity, equality and inclusion, and have a proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and communities. You are comfortable using IT systems, particularly Microsoft Office applications, and hold a full UK driving licence. The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce we encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. Why work for us - benefits we offer: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service related holiday (pro-rated for part time staff) Salary sacrifice benefits Life assurance Generous pension - company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3% Enhanced Sick Pay Flexible working policy Employee Assistance Programme Staff discounts Employee away days Enhanced pay for maternity and adoption leave Coaching Support with training and development to assist career progression Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere About us: Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Community Officer Shrewsbury, Shropshire £9,329 per annum (FTE £31,098 per annum) + 7% pension contribution 6 Months Fixed-term contract from September 2026 21 hours a week (0.6 FTE) worked flexibly, with Mondays based in our Shrewsbury office. Some evening and weekend work is likely - paid overtime is not available, but time off in lieu of hours worked will be given. Closing date 29th June 2026 Interviews will be held on 9th, 14th & 16th July 2026. At Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT), we want more people to feel empowered to take action for nature across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Small attitude changes within our communities can lead to big behaviour changes across society, and that means more people enjoying, benefitting from, and protecting our natural world. What you will be doing: We re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Community Officer to help diverse communities across Telford & Wrekin access natural spaces, connect with nature, and take action for nature, wildlife and the climate. You ll build relationships with community groups, leaders and champions, support community projects and events that enable more people to engage with nature in ways that are meaningful to them. You ll develop and deliver an outreach and engagement plan focused on under-represented communities, carrying out listening exercises to understand people's experiences of nature, wildlife, and green spaces. This will include identifying barriers and how these can be reduced. You will also gather and share insights, observations and lived experiences with the wider SWT team to help shape and inform our work. You ll be passionate about our mission, with a personal connection to nature and a belief that helping people connect with the natural world is vital to addressing the climate and ecological crises. You re committed to diversity, equality and inclusion, and have a proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and communities. You are comfortable using IT systems, particularly Microsoft Office applications, and hold a full UK driving licence. The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce we encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. Why work for us - benefits we offer: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service related holiday (pro-rated for part time staff) Salary sacrifice benefits Life assurance Generous pension - company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3% Enhanced Sick Pay Flexible working policy Employee Assistance Programme Staff discounts Employee away days Enhanced pay for maternity and adoption leave Coaching Support with training and development to assist career progression Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere About us: Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.
First Military Recruitment Ltd
Inverness, Highland
MB954: Public Liaison Officer Location: Inverness Salary: £35,000 - £400,000 + £5,060 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Public Liaison Officer on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Inverness depot. Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in the development and implementation of stakeholder relations plans, including databases, to support the successful delivery of projects, reviewing and updating as needed as the project progresses. Support the stakeholder engagement process by attending public drop-in events, community meetings and working groups. Produce and deliver information such as advance notice of works to local residents and businesses. Agree and maintain published site communications with the client and the site team i.e. noticeboards, hoarding and welfare facility branding/livery. Co-ordinate responses from within the project team to resolve, respond to and log all enquiries and complaints in a prompt and professional manner. Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders including the site project teams, head office staff and clients representatives as well as community stakeholders and the local media. Ensure company and client communications procedures are adhered to. Assist in the production of case studies and good news stories for use in bids, internal and external communications. Maintain a library of site photographs. Identify and coordinate opportunities to support community and charity initiatives in the areas close to our projects, such as school engagement, community projects and sustainability assessments. To agree and implement a proactive / positive stakeholder engagement programme/plan in conjunction with the client and collate / maintain / report monthly statistics in line with the contract KPI s; in order to maximise both engagement and KPI positive scoring throughout the project. Skills and Experience: Proven experience in stakeholder engagement or community relations within the construction, infrastructure, or engineering sectors. Extensive knowledge of community outreach, public relation strategies, and project communication. Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities and responses efficiently. Excellent verbal and written communication skills tailored to diverse audiences. Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve common goals. MB954: Public Liaison Officer Location: Inverness Salary: £35,000 - £400,000 + £5,060 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
MB954: Public Liaison Officer Location: Inverness Salary: £35,000 - £400,000 + £5,060 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Public Liaison Officer on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Inverness depot. Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in the development and implementation of stakeholder relations plans, including databases, to support the successful delivery of projects, reviewing and updating as needed as the project progresses. Support the stakeholder engagement process by attending public drop-in events, community meetings and working groups. Produce and deliver information such as advance notice of works to local residents and businesses. Agree and maintain published site communications with the client and the site team i.e. noticeboards, hoarding and welfare facility branding/livery. Co-ordinate responses from within the project team to resolve, respond to and log all enquiries and complaints in a prompt and professional manner. Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders including the site project teams, head office staff and clients representatives as well as community stakeholders and the local media. Ensure company and client communications procedures are adhered to. Assist in the production of case studies and good news stories for use in bids, internal and external communications. Maintain a library of site photographs. Identify and coordinate opportunities to support community and charity initiatives in the areas close to our projects, such as school engagement, community projects and sustainability assessments. To agree and implement a proactive / positive stakeholder engagement programme/plan in conjunction with the client and collate / maintain / report monthly statistics in line with the contract KPI s; in order to maximise both engagement and KPI positive scoring throughout the project. Skills and Experience: Proven experience in stakeholder engagement or community relations within the construction, infrastructure, or engineering sectors. Extensive knowledge of community outreach, public relation strategies, and project communication. Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities and responses efficiently. Excellent verbal and written communication skills tailored to diverse audiences. Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve common goals. MB954: Public Liaison Officer Location: Inverness Salary: £35,000 - £400,000 + £5,060 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP
Network Co-ordinator (Highlands) Home-based (covering the North Highlands region, including Sutherland, Dornoch and Dingwall) The Organisation Our client delivers expertise, resources, and vital support to organisations that use physical activity to make a positive impact on young people - and on communities. Through free support, resources and funding, they help trusted local leaders lower the barriers facing the next generation, building stronger, fairer communities with the help of their team and a pool of volunteer consultants. They are now looking for a Network Co-ordinator to join them on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week, for a fixed-term contract until December 2029, with possible extension, dependent on funding. Flexible working arrangements, including a four day working pattern, may be considered for the right candidate. The Benefits - Salary of £27,318 - £32,000 per annum, depending on experience - 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays - Two additional personal days per year for wellbeing - Two paid Volunteer Days each year - Up to five days' paid study leave for self-funded training - Flexible working arrangements - A confidential counselling service - Pension scheme - Monthly virtual Diversity & Inclusion "Open Space" - Cycle to Work scheme This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate individual with strong administration and programme support experience, as well as a genuine understanding of the voluntary community sports sector to join this purpose-driven organisation. You'll have the chance to play a pivotal role in helping strengthen opportunities for young people across the Highlands, supporting local groups to make an even greater difference in their communities. What's more, this home-based role offers the freedom to work flexibly while staying closely connected to the communities you support across the North Highlands. So, if you're looking for a role where your skills can create meaningful change, read on and apply today! The Role As a Network Co-ordinator, you will help strengthen community opportunities for young people across the Highlands by supporting local groups, building partnerships and developing sustainable community networks. You will be the primary point of contact for our client's groups in your region, helping them access support, build capacity and maximise their impact. Working closely with community organisations, partners and volunteer consultants, you will identify local needs, promote our client's services, support organisational development, and help groups become more resilient and sustainable. Additionally, you will: - Support groups with fundraising, strategic planning, sustainability and organisational development - Host online and face-to-face networking events - Support the creation of youth opportunities - Assist with volunteer recruitment, engagement and development activities - Maintain accurate records, project data, monitoring and evaluation information About You To be considered as a Network Co-ordinator, you will need: - Experience in a skilled administration role, with an understanding of the skills required to deliver high-level admin support - Experience of administering or delivering programmes and/or projects to a high standard - Experience of working with partner organisations and stakeholders to deliver projects and programmes - Experience of working in a people-facing or group support role - Experience of database management - Demonstrable experience of being a confident communicator when speaking to groups and stakeholders - An understanding of the policies and procedures required to support grant applications - An understanding of the voluntary and/or community sports sector Closing date for applications: 9:00am Friday 19th June 2026 Notify successful applicants by: 24th June 2026 Interviews: 30th June and 1st July 2026 Role commences: July 2026 or as soon as possible Our client reserves the right to close this advertisement early should they receive a high volume of suitable applications. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the application process, please let our client know and they will be happy to discuss how they can help. Contact details will be made available when you apply. Other organisations may call this role Community Engagement Co-ordinator, Programme Development Officer, Programme Support Co-ordinator, Programme Co-ordinator, Community Liaison Officer, Rural Development Officer, Sports Community Officer, or Charity Support Co-ordinator. Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you're ready to use your skills to help vital local groups thrive as a Network Co-ordinator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Network Co-ordinator (Highlands) Home-based (covering the North Highlands region, including Sutherland, Dornoch and Dingwall) The Organisation Our client delivers expertise, resources, and vital support to organisations that use physical activity to make a positive impact on young people - and on communities. Through free support, resources and funding, they help trusted local leaders lower the barriers facing the next generation, building stronger, fairer communities with the help of their team and a pool of volunteer consultants. They are now looking for a Network Co-ordinator to join them on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week, for a fixed-term contract until December 2029, with possible extension, dependent on funding. Flexible working arrangements, including a four day working pattern, may be considered for the right candidate. The Benefits - Salary of £27,318 - £32,000 per annum, depending on experience - 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays - Two additional personal days per year for wellbeing - Two paid Volunteer Days each year - Up to five days' paid study leave for self-funded training - Flexible working arrangements - A confidential counselling service - Pension scheme - Monthly virtual Diversity & Inclusion "Open Space" - Cycle to Work scheme This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate individual with strong administration and programme support experience, as well as a genuine understanding of the voluntary community sports sector to join this purpose-driven organisation. You'll have the chance to play a pivotal role in helping strengthen opportunities for young people across the Highlands, supporting local groups to make an even greater difference in their communities. What's more, this home-based role offers the freedom to work flexibly while staying closely connected to the communities you support across the North Highlands. So, if you're looking for a role where your skills can create meaningful change, read on and apply today! The Role As a Network Co-ordinator, you will help strengthen community opportunities for young people across the Highlands by supporting local groups, building partnerships and developing sustainable community networks. You will be the primary point of contact for our client's groups in your region, helping them access support, build capacity and maximise their impact. Working closely with community organisations, partners and volunteer consultants, you will identify local needs, promote our client's services, support organisational development, and help groups become more resilient and sustainable. Additionally, you will: - Support groups with fundraising, strategic planning, sustainability and organisational development - Host online and face-to-face networking events - Support the creation of youth opportunities - Assist with volunteer recruitment, engagement and development activities - Maintain accurate records, project data, monitoring and evaluation information About You To be considered as a Network Co-ordinator, you will need: - Experience in a skilled administration role, with an understanding of the skills required to deliver high-level admin support - Experience of administering or delivering programmes and/or projects to a high standard - Experience of working with partner organisations and stakeholders to deliver projects and programmes - Experience of working in a people-facing or group support role - Experience of database management - Demonstrable experience of being a confident communicator when speaking to groups and stakeholders - An understanding of the policies and procedures required to support grant applications - An understanding of the voluntary and/or community sports sector Closing date for applications: 9:00am Friday 19th June 2026 Notify successful applicants by: 24th June 2026 Interviews: 30th June and 1st July 2026 Role commences: July 2026 or as soon as possible Our client reserves the right to close this advertisement early should they receive a high volume of suitable applications. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the application process, please let our client know and they will be happy to discuss how they can help. Contact details will be made available when you apply. Other organisations may call this role Community Engagement Co-ordinator, Programme Development Officer, Programme Support Co-ordinator, Programme Co-ordinator, Community Liaison Officer, Rural Development Officer, Sports Community Officer, or Charity Support Co-ordinator. Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you're ready to use your skills to help vital local groups thrive as a Network Co-ordinator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.