A client we are working closely with has had a new oppurtunity arise due to growth. please find the roles duties and responsibilitys listed below. Please see below Assisting on a key and busy import customs department Raising/Declaring import customs clearance formalities for key account Entries Home Use, End Use, CSFP, NES Raising T1 documentation Software Systems Multifreight, CNS, Destin8 Learn all...... click apply for full job details
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
A client we are working closely with has had a new oppurtunity arise due to growth. please find the roles duties and responsibilitys listed below. Please see below Assisting on a key and busy import customs department Raising/Declaring import customs clearance formalities for key account Entries Home Use, End Use, CSFP, NES Raising T1 documentation Software Systems Multifreight, CNS, Destin8 Learn all...... click apply for full job details
Your mission is to provide hands-on exploratory testing experience for our delivery teams. Through this you will become central to shaping and sharing our processes around exploratory testing as a whole. Your work will have the impact of directly contributing to the success of our distributed simulation platforms. You will routinely provide knowledge sharing and mentoring to our growing test practice as well as their project team members to help them understand the benefits of this method of testing. Areas for Impact Supporting a range of testing and review tasks to such requirements decomposition and review, risk identification & mitigation and performing exploratory testing You will review and improve the release processes of the various teams helping identify and resolve bottlenecks to drive faster and more frequent releases Educate teams on optimised practises for ways of working, testing and development via consultancy, mentoring and workshopping Have a direct impact on continuing to establish a best-in-class testing culture Be a key part of future hiring practises and decisions for the test practice We'd like to hear from you if you identify with the following: Experience in creating and using test charters and session based test management Strong knowledge and experience using testing heuristics and oracles A firm understanding of context driven testing Have experience of testing at multiple layers of the modern tech stack - UI, API, database, infrastructure and cloud Can explain your test approach to usability, accessibility, functionality and performance Have the desire to share your skills and knowledge with others. While we think the above experience could be important, were keen to hear from people that believe they have valuable experience to bring to the role. If you identify with the team and mission, but not all of our requirements, then please still apply. #LI-TH1 About Us Improbable is determined to foster an environment where people can do their best work and feel like they belong. We believe a healthy culture, strong values and contribution from a diverse range of individuals will help us to achieve success. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any other legally protected status. Life at Improbable Diversity, inclusion & belonging
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
Your mission is to provide hands-on exploratory testing experience for our delivery teams. Through this you will become central to shaping and sharing our processes around exploratory testing as a whole. Your work will have the impact of directly contributing to the success of our distributed simulation platforms. You will routinely provide knowledge sharing and mentoring to our growing test practice as well as their project team members to help them understand the benefits of this method of testing. Areas for Impact Supporting a range of testing and review tasks to such requirements decomposition and review, risk identification & mitigation and performing exploratory testing You will review and improve the release processes of the various teams helping identify and resolve bottlenecks to drive faster and more frequent releases Educate teams on optimised practises for ways of working, testing and development via consultancy, mentoring and workshopping Have a direct impact on continuing to establish a best-in-class testing culture Be a key part of future hiring practises and decisions for the test practice We'd like to hear from you if you identify with the following: Experience in creating and using test charters and session based test management Strong knowledge and experience using testing heuristics and oracles A firm understanding of context driven testing Have experience of testing at multiple layers of the modern tech stack - UI, API, database, infrastructure and cloud Can explain your test approach to usability, accessibility, functionality and performance Have the desire to share your skills and knowledge with others. While we think the above experience could be important, were keen to hear from people that believe they have valuable experience to bring to the role. If you identify with the team and mission, but not all of our requirements, then please still apply. #LI-TH1 About Us Improbable is determined to foster an environment where people can do their best work and feel like they belong. We believe a healthy culture, strong values and contribution from a diverse range of individuals will help us to achieve success. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any other legally protected status. Life at Improbable Diversity, inclusion & belonging
Company Description Snook are on a mission to design a world that works better for people. We design sustainable and fair services with peoples real needs at their heart. We do this by engaging with users, building digital products, training our clients, and much more. Snook started as a service design company in Scotland in 2009. We have now become a multidisciplinary team of almost 100 people, based in Glasgow and London. Weve worked with brilliant clients across the public, private and third sectors. Clients have included Cancer Research UK and Tesco to Hackney City Council and the Scottish Government. Next Era Government One of Snooks core missions is Next Era Government. We want to make sure that human needs are at the centre of government services design and delivery. We are the User-Centred Design partner for multiple government agencies, including Home Office, Department for Education, and the NHS. Key Details Location: UK Based Contract: Permanent Salary: UK: £46,000 - 59,800 and London-weighting: £50,000 - 65,000 Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. The vacancy will be closed when available positions are filled so please dont delay. This role requires Security Clearance and applicants will need to have been a continuous resident in the UK for the past 5 years Job Description Key responsibilities of the role are: Project leading and direction You will lead and direct projects with a focus on ensuring all services are inclusive, accessible and planet-friendly. Youll lead multidisciplinary teams through complex or high value projects. Youll also act as director on projects, pointing teams and clients in the right direction to deliver on scope and on budget. Team support and management Youll help to support the user research team, for example by mentoring colleagues and contributing to recruitment activities. You may line manage more junior team members, including conducting and overseeing appraisals, making recommendations in relation to progression and communicating resulting decisions to the people you manage. Defining and refining practice Youll help to define the way our disciplines work together. Working with Research Ops, Service Design, Training and the other disciplines, youll further articulate our methods. This includes developing and implementing accessible, inclusive and planet-friendly user research practices. Supporting new business Youll work closely with our clients and partners to spot and nurture opportunities springing from the work we do. Its likely that youll play a role in all stages of Snooks new business process. Qualifications Were keen to hear from a range of applicants who can demonstrate some, or all, of the following skills, experience and qualities, as part of or in addition to being able to meet the requirements above: Core technical skills Research You lead development of research frameworks, and completion of Data Protection Impact Assessments, planning research to uncover the key factors affecting a service and its use (contextual, operational, cultural, technological, human, strategic, business model...) You define research approaches, questions and activities appropriate to the project context, constraints and outcomes. You can direct teams to conduct research effectively and efficiently, and you use the most suitable methods to lead in the analysis of research to identify and summarise actionable insights. Analysis and synthesis - You can analyse and synthesise findings from user research to produce robust, evidence-based user stories, identifying the difference between user needs and the desires of the user. You lead co-analysis and co-synthesis sessions and engage sceptical stakeholders through these, clearly explaining the processes to enable them to engage fully and contribute. You can advise other researchers on choice and application of techniques for analysis and synthesis. You can confidently and humbly critique others' findings to ensure best practice. User-centred focus - You oversee others to ensure we always conduct ethical research. You ensure user needs are kept front and centre at all stages of a project. You can advise others about conducting user research in challenging situations to ensure participants are supported and able to describe their experiences, so that we fully understand their needs. You can choose and lead appropriate approaches to mapping feasible, viable and desirable user-centred services and experiences. You are able to balance multiple forms of research and stakeholder participation. You take responsibility for ensuring that outcomes are actionable in the face of business and contextual constraints, and aligned to client strategies. Agile practices: You are confident in applying agile methods in practice. You lead in the identification and development of appropriate research activities across the different agile phases of a project. You lead the production of evidence for GDS assessments, having experience of assessments in at least one of the Discovery, Alpha and Beta stages. You have experience of leading multi-disciplinary agile teams, understand the roles and responsibilities of the different team members, and can communicate user research insights in ways that enable others to prioritise and complete activities specific to their role. You lead teams and ensure adherence to the guidelines of the Government Service Manual for Research. Inclusion and accessibility: You lead methods that help the team think about how to ensure the product/ service is inclusive, accessible, and equitable. Can confidently advocate why these practices are important with the team and client. You actively incorporate best practice in your research and ensure your team understands risks and specific user needs and scenarios when designing products and services. You ensure other researchers carry out ethical and inclusive research. This includes situations they may themselves find challenging: for instance, on unsettling subject matters, in unusual settings, or with vulnerable subjects. You can clearly articulate user needs to ensure we design and deliver accessible services that work for everyone. Contextual Awareness: You lead and direct teams in ensuring our user research evidences where people's experiences of services are influenced by wider systems. You guide teams in conducting user re
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
Company Description Snook are on a mission to design a world that works better for people. We design sustainable and fair services with peoples real needs at their heart. We do this by engaging with users, building digital products, training our clients, and much more. Snook started as a service design company in Scotland in 2009. We have now become a multidisciplinary team of almost 100 people, based in Glasgow and London. Weve worked with brilliant clients across the public, private and third sectors. Clients have included Cancer Research UK and Tesco to Hackney City Council and the Scottish Government. Next Era Government One of Snooks core missions is Next Era Government. We want to make sure that human needs are at the centre of government services design and delivery. We are the User-Centred Design partner for multiple government agencies, including Home Office, Department for Education, and the NHS. Key Details Location: UK Based Contract: Permanent Salary: UK: £46,000 - 59,800 and London-weighting: £50,000 - 65,000 Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. The vacancy will be closed when available positions are filled so please dont delay. This role requires Security Clearance and applicants will need to have been a continuous resident in the UK for the past 5 years Job Description Key responsibilities of the role are: Project leading and direction You will lead and direct projects with a focus on ensuring all services are inclusive, accessible and planet-friendly. Youll lead multidisciplinary teams through complex or high value projects. Youll also act as director on projects, pointing teams and clients in the right direction to deliver on scope and on budget. Team support and management Youll help to support the user research team, for example by mentoring colleagues and contributing to recruitment activities. You may line manage more junior team members, including conducting and overseeing appraisals, making recommendations in relation to progression and communicating resulting decisions to the people you manage. Defining and refining practice Youll help to define the way our disciplines work together. Working with Research Ops, Service Design, Training and the other disciplines, youll further articulate our methods. This includes developing and implementing accessible, inclusive and planet-friendly user research practices. Supporting new business Youll work closely with our clients and partners to spot and nurture opportunities springing from the work we do. Its likely that youll play a role in all stages of Snooks new business process. Qualifications Were keen to hear from a range of applicants who can demonstrate some, or all, of the following skills, experience and qualities, as part of or in addition to being able to meet the requirements above: Core technical skills Research You lead development of research frameworks, and completion of Data Protection Impact Assessments, planning research to uncover the key factors affecting a service and its use (contextual, operational, cultural, technological, human, strategic, business model...) You define research approaches, questions and activities appropriate to the project context, constraints and outcomes. You can direct teams to conduct research effectively and efficiently, and you use the most suitable methods to lead in the analysis of research to identify and summarise actionable insights. Analysis and synthesis - You can analyse and synthesise findings from user research to produce robust, evidence-based user stories, identifying the difference between user needs and the desires of the user. You lead co-analysis and co-synthesis sessions and engage sceptical stakeholders through these, clearly explaining the processes to enable them to engage fully and contribute. You can advise other researchers on choice and application of techniques for analysis and synthesis. You can confidently and humbly critique others' findings to ensure best practice. User-centred focus - You oversee others to ensure we always conduct ethical research. You ensure user needs are kept front and centre at all stages of a project. You can advise others about conducting user research in challenging situations to ensure participants are supported and able to describe their experiences, so that we fully understand their needs. You can choose and lead appropriate approaches to mapping feasible, viable and desirable user-centred services and experiences. You are able to balance multiple forms of research and stakeholder participation. You take responsibility for ensuring that outcomes are actionable in the face of business and contextual constraints, and aligned to client strategies. Agile practices: You are confident in applying agile methods in practice. You lead in the identification and development of appropriate research activities across the different agile phases of a project. You lead the production of evidence for GDS assessments, having experience of assessments in at least one of the Discovery, Alpha and Beta stages. You have experience of leading multi-disciplinary agile teams, understand the roles and responsibilities of the different team members, and can communicate user research insights in ways that enable others to prioritise and complete activities specific to their role. You lead teams and ensure adherence to the guidelines of the Government Service Manual for Research. Inclusion and accessibility: You lead methods that help the team think about how to ensure the product/ service is inclusive, accessible, and equitable. Can confidently advocate why these practices are important with the team and client. You actively incorporate best practice in your research and ensure your team understands risks and specific user needs and scenarios when designing products and services. You ensure other researchers carry out ethical and inclusive research. This includes situations they may themselves find challenging: for instance, on unsettling subject matters, in unusual settings, or with vulnerable subjects. You can clearly articulate user needs to ensure we design and deliver accessible services that work for everyone. Contextual Awareness: You lead and direct teams in ensuring our user research evidences where people's experiences of services are influenced by wider systems. You guide teams in conducting user re
Assistant Site Manager Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 per annum Location: Grangemouth Hours: Contracted to 40 hours per week Flogas Britain Ltd is currently recruiting for an Assistant Site Manager to join their team on site in Grangemouth. Reporting to the site manager, you will be responsible for delivering safety and compliance, and effectively managing all aspects relating to people, assets, processes and performance related to the site. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with an excellent knowledge of Health & Safety, and a passion for delivering great customer service. The Role Retain existing customer base by driving customer service standards within the site Managing bulk stocks in line with customer demand Ensuring cylinder filing meets demand and stock requirements Implementation of the company safety management system on site About You Knowledge of working to Health & Safety and employment law good practice Computer literate, including competence in Outlook, Word and Excel Be reliable and flexible to accommodate seasonal influences Able to show effective management of people and problems Benefits Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase up to an additional 5 extra days Access to dedicated benefits site offering hundreds of discounts scheme & cashback at retailers/restaurants Death in Service Contributory Pension Scheme 24/7 free and confidential support and assistant line Health Plans and Wellbeing Support The Company Flogas is a leading supplier of domestic LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) who have more than 35 years' experience providing reliable, affordable energy solutions to homes across the UK. It is a highly successful business that places its people at the heart of the organisation. Join us, and you'll put all your talents to good use developing your career with a growing national brand. At Flogas we are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring our colleagues feel engaged, motivated and proud to work for Flogas. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
Assistant Site Manager Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 per annum Location: Grangemouth Hours: Contracted to 40 hours per week Flogas Britain Ltd is currently recruiting for an Assistant Site Manager to join their team on site in Grangemouth. Reporting to the site manager, you will be responsible for delivering safety and compliance, and effectively managing all aspects relating to people, assets, processes and performance related to the site. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with an excellent knowledge of Health & Safety, and a passion for delivering great customer service. The Role Retain existing customer base by driving customer service standards within the site Managing bulk stocks in line with customer demand Ensuring cylinder filing meets demand and stock requirements Implementation of the company safety management system on site About You Knowledge of working to Health & Safety and employment law good practice Computer literate, including competence in Outlook, Word and Excel Be reliable and flexible to accommodate seasonal influences Able to show effective management of people and problems Benefits Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase up to an additional 5 extra days Access to dedicated benefits site offering hundreds of discounts scheme & cashback at retailers/restaurants Death in Service Contributory Pension Scheme 24/7 free and confidential support and assistant line Health Plans and Wellbeing Support The Company Flogas is a leading supplier of domestic LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) who have more than 35 years' experience providing reliable, affordable energy solutions to homes across the UK. It is a highly successful business that places its people at the heart of the organisation. Join us, and you'll put all your talents to good use developing your career with a growing national brand. At Flogas we are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring our colleagues feel engaged, motivated and proud to work for Flogas. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
We are a multidisciplinary team of engineers using a variety of languages and frameworks to develop the platform and tooling required to build large-scale scientifically accurate synthetic environments that are used by government and defence organisations to plan and train more effectively. We are responsible for building: - The data pipeline and analysis frameworks that support the development of scalable, secure and auditable data storage, appreciation, transformation, and analysis solutions for the data that underpin and are produced by simulations. - The high availability and fault-tolerant service architecture required to support many users concurrently performing data analysis, running simulations, participating in training exercises and interrogating results. Area of impact Build scalable data pipelines to record and playback streams of simulation data. Engineer highly-available, fault tolerant systems. Write coherent, well-structured and efficient Go code with a particular emphasis on high-performance. Organise and motivate a team of talented individuals to deliver quality work in a predictable manner. Contribute to the services and tools used to build, launch, monitor, test and debug simulations. Work closely with our product team and users (applied scientists and modellers) to understand requirements and create intuitive, efficient APIs. We would like to hear from you if you identify with the following You are a confident Golang developer with a passion for producing highly performant software. You are a strong technical leader, able to inspire and motivate your team to achieve common goals. You are passionate about sharing knowledge, learning and collaborating with others. You are passionate about mentoring and growing engineers in their technical ability. You are pragmatic and able to identify the most impactful work among competing requirements. You drive integration efforts across teams and the tech stack. You keep up to date with the latest standards in your language of choice. Knowledge of high performance databases and asynchronous message queues is preferable. Knowledge of networking and distributed systems is preferable. Knowledge of C++ is a benefit but not essential. While we think the above experience could be important, were keen to hear from people that believe they have valuable experience to bring to the role. If you identify with the team and mission, but not all of our requirements, then please still apply. About Us Improbable is determined to foster an environment where people can do their best work and feel like they belong. We believe a healthy culture, strong values and contribution from a diverse range of individuals will help us to achieve success. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any other legally protected status. Life at Improbable Diversity, inclusion & belonging
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
We are a multidisciplinary team of engineers using a variety of languages and frameworks to develop the platform and tooling required to build large-scale scientifically accurate synthetic environments that are used by government and defence organisations to plan and train more effectively. We are responsible for building: - The data pipeline and analysis frameworks that support the development of scalable, secure and auditable data storage, appreciation, transformation, and analysis solutions for the data that underpin and are produced by simulations. - The high availability and fault-tolerant service architecture required to support many users concurrently performing data analysis, running simulations, participating in training exercises and interrogating results. Area of impact Build scalable data pipelines to record and playback streams of simulation data. Engineer highly-available, fault tolerant systems. Write coherent, well-structured and efficient Go code with a particular emphasis on high-performance. Organise and motivate a team of talented individuals to deliver quality work in a predictable manner. Contribute to the services and tools used to build, launch, monitor, test and debug simulations. Work closely with our product team and users (applied scientists and modellers) to understand requirements and create intuitive, efficient APIs. We would like to hear from you if you identify with the following You are a confident Golang developer with a passion for producing highly performant software. You are a strong technical leader, able to inspire and motivate your team to achieve common goals. You are passionate about sharing knowledge, learning and collaborating with others. You are passionate about mentoring and growing engineers in their technical ability. You are pragmatic and able to identify the most impactful work among competing requirements. You drive integration efforts across teams and the tech stack. You keep up to date with the latest standards in your language of choice. Knowledge of high performance databases and asynchronous message queues is preferable. Knowledge of networking and distributed systems is preferable. Knowledge of C++ is a benefit but not essential. While we think the above experience could be important, were keen to hear from people that believe they have valuable experience to bring to the role. If you identify with the team and mission, but not all of our requirements, then please still apply. About Us Improbable is determined to foster an environment where people can do their best work and feel like they belong. We believe a healthy culture, strong values and contribution from a diverse range of individuals will help us to achieve success. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any other legally protected status. Life at Improbable Diversity, inclusion & belonging
We are a multidisciplinary team of engineers using a variety of languages and frameworks to develop the platform and tooling required to build large-scale scientifically accurate synthetic environments that are used by government and defence organisations to plan and train more effectively. We are responsible for building: - The runtime and tools required for development, debugging, and execution of closed, interruptible-closed, real-time human-in-the-loop, and time stepped simulations that integrate and scale new models and existing simulation engines. - The APIs/SDKs to enable integration of AI/ML agent based models, 3D Game Clients and IoT devices into the simulations as well as connecting together other simulations running in a single simulated environment. Area of impact Build a deterministic simulation runtime optimised for both real-time and faster than real-time simulation execution. Scale across multiple compute nodes using cutting-edge synchronisation and low-latency networking techniques. Create a platform that can efficiently integrate models of real world social, political and technological systems defined in multiple languages, modelling tools and pre-existing simulation engines. Use data oriented design and advanced scheduling techniques to maximise processor utilisation. Write coherent, well-structured and efficient C/C++ or Go code with a particular emphasis on high-performance engineering. Contribute to the services and tools used to build, launch, monitor, test and debug simulations. Work closely with our applied scientists and modellers to create intuitive and efficient APIs. We would like to hear from you if you identify with the following You are a confident C/C++ developer with a passion for producing highly performant software. You keep up to date with the latest standards in your language of choice. You are passionate about sharing knowledge, learning and collaborating with others. You are passionate about mentoring and growing engineers in their technical ability You are pragmatic and able to identify the most impactful work among competing requirements. You drive integration efforts across teams and the tech stack. Knowledge of concurrent programming, networking and distributed systems is preferable. Knowledge of Golang is a benefit but not essential. While we think the above experience could be important, were keen to hear from people that believe they have valuable experience to bring to the role. If you identify with the team and mission, but not all of our requirements, then please still apply. About Us Improbable is determined to foster an environment where people can do their best work and feel like they belong. We believe a healthy culture, strong values and contribution from a diverse range of individuals will help us to achieve success. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any other legally protected status. Life at Improbable Diversity, inclusion & belonging
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
We are a multidisciplinary team of engineers using a variety of languages and frameworks to develop the platform and tooling required to build large-scale scientifically accurate synthetic environments that are used by government and defence organisations to plan and train more effectively. We are responsible for building: - The runtime and tools required for development, debugging, and execution of closed, interruptible-closed, real-time human-in-the-loop, and time stepped simulations that integrate and scale new models and existing simulation engines. - The APIs/SDKs to enable integration of AI/ML agent based models, 3D Game Clients and IoT devices into the simulations as well as connecting together other simulations running in a single simulated environment. Area of impact Build a deterministic simulation runtime optimised for both real-time and faster than real-time simulation execution. Scale across multiple compute nodes using cutting-edge synchronisation and low-latency networking techniques. Create a platform that can efficiently integrate models of real world social, political and technological systems defined in multiple languages, modelling tools and pre-existing simulation engines. Use data oriented design and advanced scheduling techniques to maximise processor utilisation. Write coherent, well-structured and efficient C/C++ or Go code with a particular emphasis on high-performance engineering. Contribute to the services and tools used to build, launch, monitor, test and debug simulations. Work closely with our applied scientists and modellers to create intuitive and efficient APIs. We would like to hear from you if you identify with the following You are a confident C/C++ developer with a passion for producing highly performant software. You keep up to date with the latest standards in your language of choice. You are passionate about sharing knowledge, learning and collaborating with others. You are passionate about mentoring and growing engineers in their technical ability You are pragmatic and able to identify the most impactful work among competing requirements. You drive integration efforts across teams and the tech stack. Knowledge of concurrent programming, networking and distributed systems is preferable. Knowledge of Golang is a benefit but not essential. While we think the above experience could be important, were keen to hear from people that believe they have valuable experience to bring to the role. If you identify with the team and mission, but not all of our requirements, then please still apply. About Us Improbable is determined to foster an environment where people can do their best work and feel like they belong. We believe a healthy culture, strong values and contribution from a diverse range of individuals will help us to achieve success. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any other legally protected status. Life at Improbable Diversity, inclusion & belonging
Security officers needed mon-friday 40 hours long term Hays Construction and Property require Security Officer to work on a high security site in Retford, for a public sector organisation. Main duties will be to escort maintenance contractors onto site Checking vehicles, searching all trades people, checking in and out tools and ensuring all visitors to site adhere to the health and safety policies. You will be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of contractors, escorting them around the establishment. This role is a fundamental part of the organisation and requires you to have good communication skills, be able to follow strict procedures and have initiative to notify senior staff if there are any problems. You will be required to have an enhanced security clearance carried out by the organisation to ensure you are able to work on site. The security clearance will require you to have photo ID such as a valid passport or photo card driving licence Full training is provided but it would be beneficial to have prior experience of security, using radios and handling multiple keys for one site. A uniform is also provided. You will need to provide 2 full working references from within the last year What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Jan 17, 2022
Seasonal
Security officers needed mon-friday 40 hours long term Hays Construction and Property require Security Officer to work on a high security site in Retford, for a public sector organisation. Main duties will be to escort maintenance contractors onto site Checking vehicles, searching all trades people, checking in and out tools and ensuring all visitors to site adhere to the health and safety policies. You will be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of contractors, escorting them around the establishment. This role is a fundamental part of the organisation and requires you to have good communication skills, be able to follow strict procedures and have initiative to notify senior staff if there are any problems. You will be required to have an enhanced security clearance carried out by the organisation to ensure you are able to work on site. The security clearance will require you to have photo ID such as a valid passport or photo card driving licence Full training is provided but it would be beneficial to have prior experience of security, using radios and handling multiple keys for one site. A uniform is also provided. You will need to provide 2 full working references from within the last year What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Job Title: Site Manager Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum | Company Car or Car Allowance | Managers Bonus Location: Leeds Hours: Contracted to 40 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Site Manager to join Flogas Britain Ltd at our Leeds site. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for managing a bulk storage & cylinder distribution facility. Focused on safety and compliance, you will effectively manage all aspects relating to people, assets, processes and performance associated with the site. The Role Responsible for managing, leading and motivating a team to deliver excellent service to customers Effectively managing the sites in accordance with business and legislative requirements Managing safety in accordance with the Safety Management System to meet compliance and driving a safety culture. Adhering with transport compliance, including vehicle maintenance, Drivers hours and Tachograph regulations in addition to Working Time Directive regulations Managing compliance of company processes and procedures relating to sales, stocks, financial controls within the operating system (CODAS) Managing Plant costs and stocks within budgeted levels and customer demand About You Experience of working with customers Visible and credible leader Knowledge of working to Health & Safety and employment law good practice Proven experience of effective process management and financial controls procedures (P&L & Budgets) Computer literate, including competence in Outlook, Word & Excel Full car driving licence holder Benefits Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays Access to dedicated benefits site offering hundreds of discounts scheme & cashback at retailers/restaurants Death in Service NEST pension scheme Bonus (OTE £150 per month) 24/7 free and confidential support and assistant line Health Plans and Wellbeing Support The Company Flogas is a leading supplier of domestic LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) who have more than 35 years' experience providing reliable, affordable energy solutions to homes across the UK. It is a highly successful business that places its people at the heart of the organisation Join us, and you'll put all your talents to good use developing your career with a growing national brand. At Flogas we are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring our colleagues feel engaged, motivated and proud to work for Flogas. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
Job Title: Site Manager Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum | Company Car or Car Allowance | Managers Bonus Location: Leeds Hours: Contracted to 40 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Site Manager to join Flogas Britain Ltd at our Leeds site. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for managing a bulk storage & cylinder distribution facility. Focused on safety and compliance, you will effectively manage all aspects relating to people, assets, processes and performance associated with the site. The Role Responsible for managing, leading and motivating a team to deliver excellent service to customers Effectively managing the sites in accordance with business and legislative requirements Managing safety in accordance with the Safety Management System to meet compliance and driving a safety culture. Adhering with transport compliance, including vehicle maintenance, Drivers hours and Tachograph regulations in addition to Working Time Directive regulations Managing compliance of company processes and procedures relating to sales, stocks, financial controls within the operating system (CODAS) Managing Plant costs and stocks within budgeted levels and customer demand About You Experience of working with customers Visible and credible leader Knowledge of working to Health & Safety and employment law good practice Proven experience of effective process management and financial controls procedures (P&L & Budgets) Computer literate, including competence in Outlook, Word & Excel Full car driving licence holder Benefits Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays Access to dedicated benefits site offering hundreds of discounts scheme & cashback at retailers/restaurants Death in Service NEST pension scheme Bonus (OTE £150 per month) 24/7 free and confidential support and assistant line Health Plans and Wellbeing Support The Company Flogas is a leading supplier of domestic LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) who have more than 35 years' experience providing reliable, affordable energy solutions to homes across the UK. It is a highly successful business that places its people at the heart of the organisation Join us, and you'll put all your talents to good use developing your career with a growing national brand. At Flogas we are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring our colleagues feel engaged, motivated and proud to work for Flogas. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
**Civil Enforcement Officer** Must have previous experience as a Civil Enforcement Officer Key result areas/overview Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) patrol the streets. Their primary role is to encourage considerate parking by taking appropriate action against illegally parked vehicles so that the other drivers can go about their daily business with minimum disruption. They work together with CCTV cameras to issue tickets (Officially known as "penalty charge notices" or "PCNs") to vehicles that do not comply with parking regulations. The Dimensions of this role * Issue PCNs to vehicles that are parked in contravention of the parking regulations * Record evidence and observations to monitor vehicles parking * Report any equipment that is in need of repair, so we can get it fixed as quickly as possible * Report other problems with the signs, lined or activity on street * Report abandoned vehicles to management The candidate we need must be an excellent communicator with previous enforcement experience of 6 months or more, you will have an eye for detail along with experience of working with computerised systems. Uniform will be provided for the role; however you will be expected to provide your own black shoes. You will be required to work 37+ hours per week, Monday to Saturday, between the hours of 9.00am and 8pm. There is also potential for overtime on an uplifted pay rate. This role of Civil Enforcement Officer will pay between £11.00 - £12.00Ltd PH. If this role is of interest to you or anyone you may know that works within the parking industry please contact the parking team at unity recruitment on and press 1 for the parking department *Unity offer referral schemes for all successful referrals at officer level* **Previous Parking industry experience is essential for all parking vacancies**
Jan 17, 2022
Contractor
**Civil Enforcement Officer** Must have previous experience as a Civil Enforcement Officer Key result areas/overview Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) patrol the streets. Their primary role is to encourage considerate parking by taking appropriate action against illegally parked vehicles so that the other drivers can go about their daily business with minimum disruption. They work together with CCTV cameras to issue tickets (Officially known as "penalty charge notices" or "PCNs") to vehicles that do not comply with parking regulations. The Dimensions of this role * Issue PCNs to vehicles that are parked in contravention of the parking regulations * Record evidence and observations to monitor vehicles parking * Report any equipment that is in need of repair, so we can get it fixed as quickly as possible * Report other problems with the signs, lined or activity on street * Report abandoned vehicles to management The candidate we need must be an excellent communicator with previous enforcement experience of 6 months or more, you will have an eye for detail along with experience of working with computerised systems. Uniform will be provided for the role; however you will be expected to provide your own black shoes. You will be required to work 37+ hours per week, Monday to Saturday, between the hours of 9.00am and 8pm. There is also potential for overtime on an uplifted pay rate. This role of Civil Enforcement Officer will pay between £11.00 - £12.00Ltd PH. If this role is of interest to you or anyone you may know that works within the parking industry please contact the parking team at unity recruitment on and press 1 for the parking department *Unity offer referral schemes for all successful referrals at officer level* **Previous Parking industry experience is essential for all parking vacancies**
Role Purpose The Education School Buildings and Development Team is seeking to appoint a School Organisation and Place Planning Manager to work in conjunction with Head of School Buildings and Development and Service Head to take the lead role in matters relating to pupil place planning and school organisation. Key Responsibilities The post-holder will collaborate with a range of agencies to strategically plan and develop appropriate systems to ensure the effective management of school, SEND and alternative provision place planning: including the modelling of pupil number projections; the annual school capacity survey (SCAP); the development and management of proposals for school organisation changes and statutory consultations. Requirements We are looking for someone with experience of strategic planning and implementation, managing and delivering projects and/or programmes within required timescales. Someone who can undertake complex statistical data analysis and produce reports to communicate this information to a variety of audiences, including council members, senior colleagues, school governors, headteachers, parents and the public. The role is relatively high profile and challenging and you will need to be innovative, self-assured, resilient and able to work at a robust pace. Application Details This post is open to the following types of applicants: Internal/ External All applications should be made via our online application system, no CV's or alternative forms of applications are accepted. Internal employees should apply via the council's Intranet. External applicants apply via the Council's website
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
Role Purpose The Education School Buildings and Development Team is seeking to appoint a School Organisation and Place Planning Manager to work in conjunction with Head of School Buildings and Development and Service Head to take the lead role in matters relating to pupil place planning and school organisation. Key Responsibilities The post-holder will collaborate with a range of agencies to strategically plan and develop appropriate systems to ensure the effective management of school, SEND and alternative provision place planning: including the modelling of pupil number projections; the annual school capacity survey (SCAP); the development and management of proposals for school organisation changes and statutory consultations. Requirements We are looking for someone with experience of strategic planning and implementation, managing and delivering projects and/or programmes within required timescales. Someone who can undertake complex statistical data analysis and produce reports to communicate this information to a variety of audiences, including council members, senior colleagues, school governors, headteachers, parents and the public. The role is relatively high profile and challenging and you will need to be innovative, self-assured, resilient and able to work at a robust pace. Application Details This post is open to the following types of applicants: Internal/ External All applications should be made via our online application system, no CV's or alternative forms of applications are accepted. Internal employees should apply via the council's Intranet. External applicants apply via the Council's website
Civil Enforcement Officer Must have previous experience as a Civil Enforcement Officer. Key result areas/overview. Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) patrol the streets. Their primary role is to encourage considerate parking by taking appropriate action against illegally parked vehicles so that the other drivers can go about their daily business with minimum disruption. They work together with CCTV cameras to issue tickets (Officially known as "penalty charge notices" or "PCNs") to vehicles that do not comply with parking regulations. The Dimensions of this role * Issue PCNs to vehicles that are parked in contravention of the parking regulations * Record evidence and observations to monitor vehicles parking * Report any equipment that is in need of repair, so we can get it fixed as quickly as possible * Report other problems with the signs, lined or activity on street * Report abandoned vehicles to management The candidate we need must be an excellent communicator with previous enforcement experience of 6 months or more, you will have an eye for detail along with experience of working with computerised systems. Uniform will be provided for the role; however you will be expected to provide your own black shoes. You will be required to work 37+ hours per week, Monday to Sunday, including Bank Holidays on a rota basis, between the hours of 6.00am and 11:00pm. So flexibility for the role is essential. This role of Civil Enforcement Officer will pay between £9.00 - £11.50Ltd PH. If this role is of interest to you or anyone you may know that works within the parking industry please contact the parking team at unity recruitment on and press 1 for the parking department. *Unity offer referral schemes for all successful referrals at officer level* **Previous Parking industry experience is essential for all parking vacancies**
Jan 17, 2022
Seasonal
Civil Enforcement Officer Must have previous experience as a Civil Enforcement Officer. Key result areas/overview. Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) patrol the streets. Their primary role is to encourage considerate parking by taking appropriate action against illegally parked vehicles so that the other drivers can go about their daily business with minimum disruption. They work together with CCTV cameras to issue tickets (Officially known as "penalty charge notices" or "PCNs") to vehicles that do not comply with parking regulations. The Dimensions of this role * Issue PCNs to vehicles that are parked in contravention of the parking regulations * Record evidence and observations to monitor vehicles parking * Report any equipment that is in need of repair, so we can get it fixed as quickly as possible * Report other problems with the signs, lined or activity on street * Report abandoned vehicles to management The candidate we need must be an excellent communicator with previous enforcement experience of 6 months or more, you will have an eye for detail along with experience of working with computerised systems. Uniform will be provided for the role; however you will be expected to provide your own black shoes. You will be required to work 37+ hours per week, Monday to Sunday, including Bank Holidays on a rota basis, between the hours of 6.00am and 11:00pm. So flexibility for the role is essential. This role of Civil Enforcement Officer will pay between £9.00 - £11.50Ltd PH. If this role is of interest to you or anyone you may know that works within the parking industry please contact the parking team at unity recruitment on and press 1 for the parking department. *Unity offer referral schemes for all successful referrals at officer level* **Previous Parking industry experience is essential for all parking vacancies**
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Leader who believes in motivating and empowering their employees. Reporting to the Group Leader Quantity Surveying and Estimating you will undertake an instrumental and pivotal role where you will be closely monitoring all financial aspects of the projects undertaken. You will need to have significant contract management experience with sound technical knowledge. You will also need a good understanding of Health and Safety, Procurement, Planning and Programming procedures and be able to demonstrate excellent commercial awareness. Using your strong communication and negotiation skills, you will be able to solve problems effectively and have the drive and ambition to successfully deliver a high quality service. You will possess a positive 'can do' attitude and a hunger for success to work as part of a dynamic, customer focused team. We only want ambitious, talented individuals to apply that are passionate about achieving individual and council objectives as well as being exceptionally proud of the quality and professionalism of their work.
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Leader who believes in motivating and empowering their employees. Reporting to the Group Leader Quantity Surveying and Estimating you will undertake an instrumental and pivotal role where you will be closely monitoring all financial aspects of the projects undertaken. You will need to have significant contract management experience with sound technical knowledge. You will also need a good understanding of Health and Safety, Procurement, Planning and Programming procedures and be able to demonstrate excellent commercial awareness. Using your strong communication and negotiation skills, you will be able to solve problems effectively and have the drive and ambition to successfully deliver a high quality service. You will possess a positive 'can do' attitude and a hunger for success to work as part of a dynamic, customer focused team. We only want ambitious, talented individuals to apply that are passionate about achieving individual and council objectives as well as being exceptionally proud of the quality and professionalism of their work.
Employer: Woking Borough Council Salary: £44,000 plus benefits package up to £5,000 Location: Woking Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: No Closing Date: 28/01/2022 at 12:00 Reference: PLAC/22/178193 Woking Borough Council are seeking a highly motivated Building Safety and Compliance Manager to join its Property Services Team. Working with the Senior Property Surveyor and Senior Building Services Engineer, you will implement and maintain effective and deliverable building safety and compliance processes across the whole of the Council's corporate portfolio, both operational and investment. To succeed in this role, you will have experience of managing compliance, health and safety audits, extensive knowledge of current health and safety legislation and codes of practice. You will have strong analytical skills, be able to interpret and advise on complex issues and demonstrate a flexible and practical approach. The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits. For an informal discussion please contact Mark Ferguson, Senior Property Surveyor, on . For further information on the responsibilities and person criteria, please see the Job Description and Person Specification documents below. Closing date: Noon on 28 th January 2022 Interview date: 2 nd and 3 rd February 2022 - Panel interview & test
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
Employer: Woking Borough Council Salary: £44,000 plus benefits package up to £5,000 Location: Woking Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: No Closing Date: 28/01/2022 at 12:00 Reference: PLAC/22/178193 Woking Borough Council are seeking a highly motivated Building Safety and Compliance Manager to join its Property Services Team. Working with the Senior Property Surveyor and Senior Building Services Engineer, you will implement and maintain effective and deliverable building safety and compliance processes across the whole of the Council's corporate portfolio, both operational and investment. To succeed in this role, you will have experience of managing compliance, health and safety audits, extensive knowledge of current health and safety legislation and codes of practice. You will have strong analytical skills, be able to interpret and advise on complex issues and demonstrate a flexible and practical approach. The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits. For an informal discussion please contact Mark Ferguson, Senior Property Surveyor, on . For further information on the responsibilities and person criteria, please see the Job Description and Person Specification documents below. Closing date: Noon on 28 th January 2022 Interview date: 2 nd and 3 rd February 2022 - Panel interview & test
Assistant Director, Programmes, Performance & Improvement Reference Salary £103,975 per annum Job Location - United Kingdom -- England -- West Midlands -- West Midlands -- Birmingham Job Type Permanent Closing date 06 Feb :59 Birmingham is on a bold transformation - on the cusp of a golden decade of opportunity we have grand ambitions for the city, our citizens and the council. There is no bigger, or more exciting place to work right now. As Assistant Director (Council Programmes, Performance & Improvement) you will help drive forward the changes we need to ensure our bold ambitions are met. You will be joining us at a critical, but also exciting time of re-charge and renewal as we build back from the pandemic. The eyes of the world will be on the city as we host the 2022 Commonwealth Games. About the role In this new role, you will be the lead strategic advisor and champion for our transformation, performance and improvement, creating a new service with the capacity, expertise and drive to deliver our modernisation. We want you to use your talents and experience to guide us as we transform the services we deliver for our citizens. You will work closely and collaboratively with the Corporate Leadership Team (CLT) to successfully implement council-wide transformation strategies and improve performance across the organisation. Reporting to the Director of Council Management you will also provide trusted guidance and advice to the Chief Executive. You will be expected to give an honest and holistic view of the Council's transformation and performance. You will identify delivery and reputational risks and support the mitigation of these, including managing reviews and investigations on behalf of the Chief Executive into areas of poor or declining performance, and the deployment of other support to help tackle service performance issues. You will be someone with good connections and positioned to develop credible key external relationships with Local Government Association, Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities, and other relevant agencies to ensure that BCC benefits from sector-led improvement support and enhances its reputation. You will develop and manage the systems, processes and reporting rhythm to support a performance driven and improvement focussed culture. You'll provide the corporate standards, grip and co-ordination for major change and transformation programmes, performance information and reporting, and manage council wide approaches and interventions that provide critical friend challenge and improvement support to directorates and services. Birmingham offers an unrivalled opportunity, of a scale and complexity, unlike any other UK City. The size and breadth of issues we face gives challenges and opportunities like no other, testing to the utmost your professional skills and intellectual ability. Above all, you will have a passion for ensuring the best possible outcomes for Birmingham's 1.2 million citizens. The Candidate We are looking for an innovative and passionate individual, inspired by the opportunity to work in one of the most exciting, dynamic and complex places, anywhere in the UK. A highly respected leader and professional, you will have a strong understanding of how to manage complex stakeholder relationships and be authoritative and confident to work in a senior role in a high-profile organisation. You will be a strategic, agile thinker and problem solver with the vision and creativity to enable us to operate effectively and ethically for the benefit of all our citizens. Birmingham is an exceptional city and requires officers who share our ambition and passion and have the drive, skills and experience to help us get there. This is a career defining and visible role and we are keen to attract the best talent from both the public and private sectors. The City Council is absolutely committed to having a workforce that reflects the diverse local community it serves. For a confidential conversation with our recruitment partners HAYS Executive, please contact Mark Bearn, Business Director on .
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
Assistant Director, Programmes, Performance & Improvement Reference Salary £103,975 per annum Job Location - United Kingdom -- England -- West Midlands -- West Midlands -- Birmingham Job Type Permanent Closing date 06 Feb :59 Birmingham is on a bold transformation - on the cusp of a golden decade of opportunity we have grand ambitions for the city, our citizens and the council. There is no bigger, or more exciting place to work right now. As Assistant Director (Council Programmes, Performance & Improvement) you will help drive forward the changes we need to ensure our bold ambitions are met. You will be joining us at a critical, but also exciting time of re-charge and renewal as we build back from the pandemic. The eyes of the world will be on the city as we host the 2022 Commonwealth Games. About the role In this new role, you will be the lead strategic advisor and champion for our transformation, performance and improvement, creating a new service with the capacity, expertise and drive to deliver our modernisation. We want you to use your talents and experience to guide us as we transform the services we deliver for our citizens. You will work closely and collaboratively with the Corporate Leadership Team (CLT) to successfully implement council-wide transformation strategies and improve performance across the organisation. Reporting to the Director of Council Management you will also provide trusted guidance and advice to the Chief Executive. You will be expected to give an honest and holistic view of the Council's transformation and performance. You will identify delivery and reputational risks and support the mitigation of these, including managing reviews and investigations on behalf of the Chief Executive into areas of poor or declining performance, and the deployment of other support to help tackle service performance issues. You will be someone with good connections and positioned to develop credible key external relationships with Local Government Association, Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities, and other relevant agencies to ensure that BCC benefits from sector-led improvement support and enhances its reputation. You will develop and manage the systems, processes and reporting rhythm to support a performance driven and improvement focussed culture. You'll provide the corporate standards, grip and co-ordination for major change and transformation programmes, performance information and reporting, and manage council wide approaches and interventions that provide critical friend challenge and improvement support to directorates and services. Birmingham offers an unrivalled opportunity, of a scale and complexity, unlike any other UK City. The size and breadth of issues we face gives challenges and opportunities like no other, testing to the utmost your professional skills and intellectual ability. Above all, you will have a passion for ensuring the best possible outcomes for Birmingham's 1.2 million citizens. The Candidate We are looking for an innovative and passionate individual, inspired by the opportunity to work in one of the most exciting, dynamic and complex places, anywhere in the UK. A highly respected leader and professional, you will have a strong understanding of how to manage complex stakeholder relationships and be authoritative and confident to work in a senior role in a high-profile organisation. You will be a strategic, agile thinker and problem solver with the vision and creativity to enable us to operate effectively and ethically for the benefit of all our citizens. Birmingham is an exceptional city and requires officers who share our ambition and passion and have the drive, skills and experience to help us get there. This is a career defining and visible role and we are keen to attract the best talent from both the public and private sectors. The City Council is absolutely committed to having a workforce that reflects the diverse local community it serves. For a confidential conversation with our recruitment partners HAYS Executive, please contact Mark Bearn, Business Director on .
Social Worker Ref. LBHF77055 Salary range: £34,689 - £39,462 per annum Permanent, Full Time Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Checks London An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Family Support and Child Protection Service for Qualified Social Workers. Hammersmith and Fulham, rated nationally by Ofsted as one of the top Local Authorities, never stops moving forward. Our ambition is to focus even more on increasing the quality of our practice and the work with children, young people and families in order to sustain positive change. As a department, we promote a highly supportive culture that allows you to do what you do best, encompassing individual mentoring, having manageable workloads and clear developmental opportunities. As a qualified Social Worker; you are registered with Social work England (SWE). You have experience in dealing with child protection enquiries, completing duty assessments and managing timescales. What's more, you have in-depth knowledge of delivering children's services, including a good grasp of the issues and legislation involved. Our mission is to be the best council. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision. If you're looking to develop your career in a fast-paced, professional environment whilst making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you. Please refer to the Job Description for more information. Closing date: 08 February 2022 Interview date: Week Commencing 14 February 2022 To apply, please click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
Social Worker Ref. LBHF77055 Salary range: £34,689 - £39,462 per annum Permanent, Full Time Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Checks London An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Family Support and Child Protection Service for Qualified Social Workers. Hammersmith and Fulham, rated nationally by Ofsted as one of the top Local Authorities, never stops moving forward. Our ambition is to focus even more on increasing the quality of our practice and the work with children, young people and families in order to sustain positive change. As a department, we promote a highly supportive culture that allows you to do what you do best, encompassing individual mentoring, having manageable workloads and clear developmental opportunities. As a qualified Social Worker; you are registered with Social work England (SWE). You have experience in dealing with child protection enquiries, completing duty assessments and managing timescales. What's more, you have in-depth knowledge of delivering children's services, including a good grasp of the issues and legislation involved. Our mission is to be the best council. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision. If you're looking to develop your career in a fast-paced, professional environment whilst making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you. Please refer to the Job Description for more information. Closing date: 08 February 2022 Interview date: Week Commencing 14 February 2022 To apply, please click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Swansea is on the cusp of unprecedented levels of regeneration & development investment. Council led major regeneration projects at Swansea Central Phase 1, Kingsway and Tawe Riverside are already underway. Other transformational projects will follow as the private sector recognises the development and inward investment opportunities in Swansea. Key to the continued success of our city regeneration is the role of our planning service. The role of Area Team Leader is integral to achieving this success. This role is responsible for the management of one of three Area Development Management Teams, including all personnel, administrative & professional responsibilities. You will be responsible for the processing & determination of all planning and related applications, and the enforcement of planning control and defence of decisions on appeal, in accordance with the adopted scheme of delegation. The role requires you to attend, advise & guide the Area Development Control Committees (and at the discretion of the Development, Conservation & Design Manager to attend the Development Management & Control Committee) in the determination of relevant planning & related applications as lead Professional Planning Officer. The postholder will provide day to day advice & guidance to Members of the Council on planning, procedural and related matters and contribute to the continued improvement in the quality & performance of the Planning Control Service.
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
Swansea is on the cusp of unprecedented levels of regeneration & development investment. Council led major regeneration projects at Swansea Central Phase 1, Kingsway and Tawe Riverside are already underway. Other transformational projects will follow as the private sector recognises the development and inward investment opportunities in Swansea. Key to the continued success of our city regeneration is the role of our planning service. The role of Area Team Leader is integral to achieving this success. This role is responsible for the management of one of three Area Development Management Teams, including all personnel, administrative & professional responsibilities. You will be responsible for the processing & determination of all planning and related applications, and the enforcement of planning control and defence of decisions on appeal, in accordance with the adopted scheme of delegation. The role requires you to attend, advise & guide the Area Development Control Committees (and at the discretion of the Development, Conservation & Design Manager to attend the Development Management & Control Committee) in the determination of relevant planning & related applications as lead Professional Planning Officer. The postholder will provide day to day advice & guidance to Members of the Council on planning, procedural and related matters and contribute to the continued improvement in the quality & performance of the Planning Control Service.
Senior Practitioners - Assessment & Intervention (A&I) £40,637 to £49,183 per annum + Free On Site Parking Permanent, Full Time Location: Basildon Ref: 3633 Assessment & Intervention (A&I) The A&I teams are the gateway for children, young people, parents and carers, and other agencies to gain access to our Children & Families services. The A&I team is there to undertake incoming assessment and short-term intervention work with families. Job Purpose Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity and compassion; promoting development and wellbeing of children, young people and their families; protecting them from neglect and abuse. Working together with partners delivering a range of early help, family support and effective social work interventions which build resilience, remove barriers and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future. The Senior Practitioner manages a complex caseload and provides expert supervision and coaching for colleagues, to achieve positive change for children, young people and families. The role deputises for the Team Manager, leading the team and management of duty services. The role requires an experienced social work practitioner, able to manage higher levels of risk, mentor and advise staff, manage performance and deliver improvements. Building strong working relationships with key partners and stakeholders is essential Service/Functional Accountabilities: Responsible for providing a source of expert advice and professional supervision for social workers and contributing to the development of practice standards. Accountable for assessment of complex social care needs and development of support for vulnerable people, children and families. Accountable for working within the statutory legal framework, policy and guidance and determining when the threshold for statutory intervention has been reached. Responsible for managing a complex caseload, maintaining accurate and timely data, reports and presentations as required. Participates in a range of case conferences, court attendance, meetings and statutory reviews, pro-actively taking the lead when a social care perspective is required. Accountable for conducting assessments and plan responses to safeguard and promote a child's welfare including appropriate intervention as determined by need. Builds strong effective working relationships across the Council, with partners and members of voluntary agencies to help people get the best start in life and age well. Delivers a high level of expertise in particular areas of practice and leads on those areas, contributing to the development. Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework. The Experience You Will Bring A recognised social work qualification i.e. Diploma, degree or Masters in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent, with current registration with Social Work England as a registered social worker. Evidence of continuing professional development, aligned to any relevant Professional Competency/Capability frameworks or Knowledge and Skills Statements. Significant experience of social work, demonstrating a comprehensive and up to date understanding of all relevant legislation, regulation and guidance. Experience of mentoring both Social Work students and newly qualified and experienced Social Work staff, being a subject matter expert in professional social work practice. Experience of chairing meetings involving clients, family members and/or carers and other multi-agency professionals. Developing strong relationships with partners, other agencies and the local community to achieve joint objectives and offer a supportive framework for children, young people and families. In depth understanding of delivery of value for money interventions balanced against need. Proven track record of clear decision making in order to highlight and limit the potential risks associated with intervention. The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential. Closing date: 13 February 2022. To apply, please visit our website via the button below. To read more about us please visit: Please take a look at our 'No Magic' Children & Families video here Why Essex? Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us here Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to Did you know that we're currently running our Return to Social Care campaign? Our programme is designed specifically for Qualified Social Workers and Occupational Therapists who are looking to return to the workplace after a period of leave. We'll support you to be to your best, with the resources, training, and development to empower you. You will also be supported by the team with your restoration for SWE or your HCPC. If you're keen to find out more, please click here Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community here . If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email.
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
Senior Practitioners - Assessment & Intervention (A&I) £40,637 to £49,183 per annum + Free On Site Parking Permanent, Full Time Location: Basildon Ref: 3633 Assessment & Intervention (A&I) The A&I teams are the gateway for children, young people, parents and carers, and other agencies to gain access to our Children & Families services. The A&I team is there to undertake incoming assessment and short-term intervention work with families. Job Purpose Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity and compassion; promoting development and wellbeing of children, young people and their families; protecting them from neglect and abuse. Working together with partners delivering a range of early help, family support and effective social work interventions which build resilience, remove barriers and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future. The Senior Practitioner manages a complex caseload and provides expert supervision and coaching for colleagues, to achieve positive change for children, young people and families. The role deputises for the Team Manager, leading the team and management of duty services. The role requires an experienced social work practitioner, able to manage higher levels of risk, mentor and advise staff, manage performance and deliver improvements. Building strong working relationships with key partners and stakeholders is essential Service/Functional Accountabilities: Responsible for providing a source of expert advice and professional supervision for social workers and contributing to the development of practice standards. Accountable for assessment of complex social care needs and development of support for vulnerable people, children and families. Accountable for working within the statutory legal framework, policy and guidance and determining when the threshold for statutory intervention has been reached. Responsible for managing a complex caseload, maintaining accurate and timely data, reports and presentations as required. Participates in a range of case conferences, court attendance, meetings and statutory reviews, pro-actively taking the lead when a social care perspective is required. Accountable for conducting assessments and plan responses to safeguard and promote a child's welfare including appropriate intervention as determined by need. Builds strong effective working relationships across the Council, with partners and members of voluntary agencies to help people get the best start in life and age well. Delivers a high level of expertise in particular areas of practice and leads on those areas, contributing to the development. Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework. The Experience You Will Bring A recognised social work qualification i.e. Diploma, degree or Masters in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent, with current registration with Social Work England as a registered social worker. Evidence of continuing professional development, aligned to any relevant Professional Competency/Capability frameworks or Knowledge and Skills Statements. Significant experience of social work, demonstrating a comprehensive and up to date understanding of all relevant legislation, regulation and guidance. Experience of mentoring both Social Work students and newly qualified and experienced Social Work staff, being a subject matter expert in professional social work practice. Experience of chairing meetings involving clients, family members and/or carers and other multi-agency professionals. Developing strong relationships with partners, other agencies and the local community to achieve joint objectives and offer a supportive framework for children, young people and families. In depth understanding of delivery of value for money interventions balanced against need. Proven track record of clear decision making in order to highlight and limit the potential risks associated with intervention. The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential. Closing date: 13 February 2022. To apply, please visit our website via the button below. To read more about us please visit: Please take a look at our 'No Magic' Children & Families video here Why Essex? Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us here Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to Did you know that we're currently running our Return to Social Care campaign? Our programme is designed specifically for Qualified Social Workers and Occupational Therapists who are looking to return to the workplace after a period of leave. We'll support you to be to your best, with the resources, training, and development to empower you. You will also be supported by the team with your restoration for SWE or your HCPC. If you're keen to find out more, please click here Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community here . If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email.
Social Workers - Assessment and Intervention £32,065 to £43,839 per annum Permanent, Full Time Location: Basildon Ref: 2855 For these positions we are not able to accommodate applications from Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs). In line with our Skills and Capability Framework for an experienced Social Worker the basic salary is between £32,065 per annum and £43,839 per annum with entry points at the following figures: £32,065, £33,536, 35,008, £36,480, £37,952, £39,423, £40,895, £42,366 and £43,839. For more information on the Children and Families function, the services within the function and the office locations we work from please click on this link In Essex County Council we are "Serious about Social Work" Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity and compassion; promoting development and wellbeing of children, young people and their families; protecting them from neglect and abuse. Working together with partners delivering a range of early help, family support and effective social work interventions which build resilience, remove barriers and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future. Assessment and Intervention (A&I) These teams are the gateway through which children, young people, parents/carers and other agencies gain access to Children and Families services. Assessment and Intervention undertakes incoming assessments and short - term intervention work with families; working with children from pre- birth up to a child's 18th birthday. They focus on children in need (CIN) and their families, offering three months' intervention. They also deal with S47 child protection enquiries and work jointly with the police and other partners in assessing immediate risk for children that come to our attention. A&I primarily transfer cases into Family Support and Protection Teams should families require longer-term intervention, or if the children become subject to a child protection plan or come into care of the local authority. If following an assessment and brief intervention the family do not require a social work service, they could be stepped down to Family Solutions as part of our Early Help Offer. Job Purpose Summary Managing a defined caseload, the social worker is responsible for working effectively with children, young people and families/carers to achieve positive change and improved outcomes. This includes enquiry, assessment, purposeful intervention through direct work and review in relation to Child Protection, Child in Need and Children Looked After; achieving permanency through care for Children in Care. What you will need Diploma or degree in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent. Registration with Social Work England as a registered social worker. Demonstrable capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards e.g. Professional Capability Framework (PCF), Knowledge & Skills Statement (KSS) Demonstrate an ability in the application of social work knowledge, using emotional intelligence, analytical skills and act with confidence in challenging social and family situations. A good working knowledge and ability to use information technology and related systems e.g. Word, social work case recording systems. Required to work flexibly as required, very occasionally including evenings and weekends The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential. Closing date: 13 February 2022. To apply please click the Apply Button As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to Did you know that we're currently running our Return to Social Care campaign? Our programme is designed specifically for Qualified Social Workers and Occupational Therapists who are looking to return to the workplace after a period of leave. We'll support you to be to your best, with the resources, training, and development to empower you. You will also be supported by the team with your restoration for SWE or your HCPC. If you're keen to find out more, please click here Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found on Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join our talent pool . If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
Social Workers - Assessment and Intervention £32,065 to £43,839 per annum Permanent, Full Time Location: Basildon Ref: 2855 For these positions we are not able to accommodate applications from Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs). In line with our Skills and Capability Framework for an experienced Social Worker the basic salary is between £32,065 per annum and £43,839 per annum with entry points at the following figures: £32,065, £33,536, 35,008, £36,480, £37,952, £39,423, £40,895, £42,366 and £43,839. For more information on the Children and Families function, the services within the function and the office locations we work from please click on this link In Essex County Council we are "Serious about Social Work" Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity and compassion; promoting development and wellbeing of children, young people and their families; protecting them from neglect and abuse. Working together with partners delivering a range of early help, family support and effective social work interventions which build resilience, remove barriers and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future. Assessment and Intervention (A&I) These teams are the gateway through which children, young people, parents/carers and other agencies gain access to Children and Families services. Assessment and Intervention undertakes incoming assessments and short - term intervention work with families; working with children from pre- birth up to a child's 18th birthday. They focus on children in need (CIN) and their families, offering three months' intervention. They also deal with S47 child protection enquiries and work jointly with the police and other partners in assessing immediate risk for children that come to our attention. A&I primarily transfer cases into Family Support and Protection Teams should families require longer-term intervention, or if the children become subject to a child protection plan or come into care of the local authority. If following an assessment and brief intervention the family do not require a social work service, they could be stepped down to Family Solutions as part of our Early Help Offer. Job Purpose Summary Managing a defined caseload, the social worker is responsible for working effectively with children, young people and families/carers to achieve positive change and improved outcomes. This includes enquiry, assessment, purposeful intervention through direct work and review in relation to Child Protection, Child in Need and Children Looked After; achieving permanency through care for Children in Care. What you will need Diploma or degree in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent. Registration with Social Work England as a registered social worker. Demonstrable capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards e.g. Professional Capability Framework (PCF), Knowledge & Skills Statement (KSS) Demonstrate an ability in the application of social work knowledge, using emotional intelligence, analytical skills and act with confidence in challenging social and family situations. A good working knowledge and ability to use information technology and related systems e.g. Word, social work case recording systems. Required to work flexibly as required, very occasionally including evenings and weekends The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential. Closing date: 13 February 2022. To apply please click the Apply Button As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to Did you know that we're currently running our Return to Social Care campaign? Our programme is designed specifically for Qualified Social Workers and Occupational Therapists who are looking to return to the workplace after a period of leave. We'll support you to be to your best, with the resources, training, and development to empower you. You will also be supported by the team with your restoration for SWE or your HCPC. If you're keen to find out more, please click here Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found on Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join our talent pool . If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email
We have an exciting opportunity for a senior Finance professional with a track record of board-level leadership to join the West of England Combined Authority as our Strategic Director of Investment and Corporate Services. The Combined Authority has entered a new phase following the election of the new Metro Mayor, Dan Norris, in May 2021 - and we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, driven and conscientious to be a key part of our Senior Leadership Team and deliver our new ambitious agenda. You don't have to come from a public sector background, but you do need to have a keen understanding of how public finances work, combined with the leadership ability to deliver success within a complex political environment. Your proven influencing and negotiation skills, combined with your ability to make difficult decisions in the interests of the region, will be essential to your success. You'll also be leading the Authority's Corporate Services directorate - covering areas such as HR, ICT and Grant Management - so significant senior and strategic leadership experience will be essential. You will embody our values in everything that you do in the role: working creatively, collaborating with and supporting colleagues and stakeholders, and bringing ambitious vision to the Authority. Acting as the Authority's Statutory Section 73 officer, you'll be responsible for ensuring that financial prudence with public money is paramount and strong governance is in place for the Authority's financial affairs. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. For an informal conversation with our Chief Executive Patricia Greer, or for further information regarding the appointment process and for external partner enquiries, please contact our Recruitment Partner, Rory Puddicombe
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a senior Finance professional with a track record of board-level leadership to join the West of England Combined Authority as our Strategic Director of Investment and Corporate Services. The Combined Authority has entered a new phase following the election of the new Metro Mayor, Dan Norris, in May 2021 - and we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, driven and conscientious to be a key part of our Senior Leadership Team and deliver our new ambitious agenda. You don't have to come from a public sector background, but you do need to have a keen understanding of how public finances work, combined with the leadership ability to deliver success within a complex political environment. Your proven influencing and negotiation skills, combined with your ability to make difficult decisions in the interests of the region, will be essential to your success. You'll also be leading the Authority's Corporate Services directorate - covering areas such as HR, ICT and Grant Management - so significant senior and strategic leadership experience will be essential. You will embody our values in everything that you do in the role: working creatively, collaborating with and supporting colleagues and stakeholders, and bringing ambitious vision to the Authority. Acting as the Authority's Statutory Section 73 officer, you'll be responsible for ensuring that financial prudence with public money is paramount and strong governance is in place for the Authority's financial affairs. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. For an informal conversation with our Chief Executive Patricia Greer, or for further information regarding the appointment process and for external partner enquiries, please contact our Recruitment Partner, Rory Puddicombe
The Authority are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the Parks and Cleansing services workshop team, currently based at Home Farm, Singleton Park. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake the servicing and repair of a wide range of grass cutting machinery including compact tractors, hand held pedestrian kit and cleansing equipment both at the workshop and remotely and various locations throughout the city. Monitoring parts/equipment and lubricants stock levels in the Fitter's vehicle.
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
The Authority are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the Parks and Cleansing services workshop team, currently based at Home Farm, Singleton Park. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake the servicing and repair of a wide range of grass cutting machinery including compact tractors, hand held pedestrian kit and cleansing equipment both at the workshop and remotely and various locations throughout the city. Monitoring parts/equipment and lubricants stock levels in the Fitter's vehicle.
You will be required to support the individuals who has many complex health needs and who are deemed to have some behaviours that challenge the service they receive. Experience of Manual Handling, Personal Care, Positive Behaviour Management, Epilepsy and Administering Medication would be essential, but training can be given. A willingness to support the service user to follow a range of daily activities in order for them to aim for their agreed outcomes are essential. An NVQ/QCF level 2 in Care is essential. You would receive regular supervision, and be expected to undertake a range of training opportunities and contribute to the continuing development of the service. You would be required to hold a full driving licence and a car owner. There is also an expectation that you would be required to work within other services. For further information please contact: Sheridan Evans on / or Steve Cook on
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
You will be required to support the individuals who has many complex health needs and who are deemed to have some behaviours that challenge the service they receive. Experience of Manual Handling, Personal Care, Positive Behaviour Management, Epilepsy and Administering Medication would be essential, but training can be given. A willingness to support the service user to follow a range of daily activities in order for them to aim for their agreed outcomes are essential. An NVQ/QCF level 2 in Care is essential. You would receive regular supervision, and be expected to undertake a range of training opportunities and contribute to the continuing development of the service. You would be required to hold a full driving licence and a car owner. There is also an expectation that you would be required to work within other services. For further information please contact: Sheridan Evans on / or Steve Cook on
The Team Clerical Officer roles will involve supporting the Social Work Teams by validating and updating information on the new WCCIS System, attending and minuting various meetings, and ensuring assessments, visits and reviews, are taking place in a timely manner. For these roles you will need excellent IT and communication skills, organisational skills along with the ability to meet tight deadlines. The posts are full time Monday to Friday and are temporary until 31st March 2022. For further information please contact Sonia Miles on
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
The Team Clerical Officer roles will involve supporting the Social Work Teams by validating and updating information on the new WCCIS System, attending and minuting various meetings, and ensuring assessments, visits and reviews, are taking place in a timely manner. For these roles you will need excellent IT and communication skills, organisational skills along with the ability to meet tight deadlines. The posts are full time Monday to Friday and are temporary until 31st March 2022. For further information please contact Sonia Miles on
This includes directly supporting the Place Management of Absence Adviser, assisting Departmental Managers with other HR administrative services and more general business support duties comprising of organising meetings, minute taking, developing administrative systems, preparing and providing statistical reports.
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
This includes directly supporting the Place Management of Absence Adviser, assisting Departmental Managers with other HR administrative services and more general business support duties comprising of organising meetings, minute taking, developing administrative systems, preparing and providing statistical reports.
About Swansea Council: Swansea is one of the most vibrant waterfront cities in Britain. We boast a stunning shoreline, superb countryside and a progressive Local Authority that is committed to setting an exciting agenda for the City and Region. Swansea Council is one of South West Wales largest employers, with over 10,500 employees across a broad range of public services. The Role: This role will be a key contributor in delivering a modern, forward thinking approach to recruitment and selection across all areas of the Council in line with our Workforce Strategy and our Achieving Better Together (ABT) programme which aims to "re-focus the Council in the future to be more efficient and effective in delivering the right services in the right way and at the right time". The role will focus on the continuous improvement of our policies, processes and systems to identify innovative ways to attract and recruit the best possible candidates and deliver a positive recruitment experience for applicants and hiring managers. You will need to possess: • A proven track record in employee attraction, recruitment and selection, clearly demonstrating knowledge of a variety of recruitment tools, techniques and technologies. • Experience of working within project management parameters, with the ability to effectively meet targets and deliver results. • Excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence / challenge. • A true business partnering approach, coupled with a focus on continuous improvement and proven ability to bring about positive change. Work base location: In line with government guidance, this role is currently based at home. However, when guidelines change this role will work in a hybrid way, with an expectation that there will be a mix of days in the office and working from home or an alternative location. If you require any further information regarding this role, please contact Adrian Chard, Strategic HR & OD Manager at -
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
About Swansea Council: Swansea is one of the most vibrant waterfront cities in Britain. We boast a stunning shoreline, superb countryside and a progressive Local Authority that is committed to setting an exciting agenda for the City and Region. Swansea Council is one of South West Wales largest employers, with over 10,500 employees across a broad range of public services. The Role: This role will be a key contributor in delivering a modern, forward thinking approach to recruitment and selection across all areas of the Council in line with our Workforce Strategy and our Achieving Better Together (ABT) programme which aims to "re-focus the Council in the future to be more efficient and effective in delivering the right services in the right way and at the right time". The role will focus on the continuous improvement of our policies, processes and systems to identify innovative ways to attract and recruit the best possible candidates and deliver a positive recruitment experience for applicants and hiring managers. You will need to possess: • A proven track record in employee attraction, recruitment and selection, clearly demonstrating knowledge of a variety of recruitment tools, techniques and technologies. • Experience of working within project management parameters, with the ability to effectively meet targets and deliver results. • Excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence / challenge. • A true business partnering approach, coupled with a focus on continuous improvement and proven ability to bring about positive change. Work base location: In line with government guidance, this role is currently based at home. However, when guidelines change this role will work in a hybrid way, with an expectation that there will be a mix of days in the office and working from home or an alternative location. If you require any further information regarding this role, please contact Adrian Chard, Strategic HR & OD Manager at -
Are you an experienced senior internal auditor with sound experience of risk-based assurance looking for the next step in your career? Are you looking to add to your portfolio cross-government experience? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for the next step in your career! The Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) provides an invaluable Internal audit service, delivering a large programme of annual risk based assurance reviews across a wide range of government departments, including 13 main departments and most of their related arm's length bodies. Supporting our customers to meet their objectives, roles at this level present a fascinating and stimulating insight into the political and public spotlight. We are looking to recruit Senior Auditors from a variety of backgrounds which will improve GIAA's experience and skills base as the vacancies we have cover a diverse mix of roles across various locations and government departments. Our Senior Auditors are responsible for the delivery of audit/assurance/compliance activity across a varied and exciting range of customers and topics, either working individually or leading a small team of auditors. You will be allocated a portfolio of work around a core cluster of customers, while also having the opportunity to broaden your experience by working on new topics or with new customers. With access to high profile work, you will work alongside key decision makers, audit specialists and private sector contractors within the Agency, challenging and developing your skills as well as ensuring we meet our customers' expectations. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Supporting wider GIAA delivery by working constructively and flexibly with your colleagues to deliver appropriate objectives; Coordinating your own time and resource effectively, proactively identifying, foreseeing and taking ownership of any issues affecting your delivery; providing solutions and options in good time; Providing clear and accurate reports that meet the requirements of our customers, and carry out activities to ensure agreed managements actions are completed; Holding accountability for delivering a wide portfolio of audits, working on several assignments at once, aligning with GIAA methodology and using our IT audit software systems. Our ideal candidate will have a proven experience of risk-based assurance at a high level and preferably (but not essential) experience of delivering or providing assurance to projects and programmes. Collaborative working is pivotal to you and you enjoy liaising with a wide variety of partners, communicating and challenging confidently, utilising active listening skills, accepting opinions and encouraging ideas, whilst remaining assertive in key decision making. You're adaptable and flexible with the ability to balance priorities and deadlines, adjusting to the requirements and strategic direction of the business. You have proven ability of enthusiastically managing a team through change and understand how to motivate your team to embrace and champion transformation. You are looking for a role that will offer you variety, one that will challenge you and encourage you to develop yourself and others. You will also need to demonstrate full current membership of a recognised professional accountancy or audit body: Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors UK & Ireland must hold the chartered auditor/CMIIA designation or the MIIA designation where you are qualified under the previous exam route and did not apply to make this chartered. If you have passed all of the CMIIA/MIIA exams but do not hold the designation, you are not eligible to apply. Other Institutes of Internal Auditors that are part of IIA Global. If you studied with the Institute of Internal Auditors in another country, you must hold the equivalent of the MIIA designation. You should verify this with the IIA UK & Ireland prior to submitting your application, by emailing . No other level of internal audit qualifications will meet the requirements of this post. Or Accountancy, fully qualified, current member of one of five CCAB bodies (ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS, Chartered Accountants Ireland or CIMA). It's an exciting time to join GIAA where you will contribute to the expansion of our services, and once established, have access to a variety of opportunities to develop your skills as we grow, all with the aim of supporting the Agency's core aim of 'better insights, better outcomes'. GIAA values the skills and experience of all its people and encourages development at all levels, offering clear career frameworks and learning passports so that you are fully supported in maintaining and building your professional career through technical training, coaching and development opportunities. Finally, we aim to be a great place to work, where people can be themselves. We have an ambitious diversity & inclusion action plan being progressed by our dedicated diversity & inclusion champion, 8 people networks, mental health first aiders and a 360 group comprising members who represent all parts of the Agency. Alongside this we offer hybrid and flexible working patterns (including part-time and compressed hours), along with an 'internal audit' bootcamp training programme for those who may be returning to internal audit after a break, or for those with the right qualification but requiring a little upskilling. So, whatever your background, if you have the skills and experience relevant to this role, we would love to hear from you. Benefits Competitive salaries and in-year rewards Flexible working Civil Service Pension Discount on big brands Volunteering days Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Schemes Free eyesight tests Family-friendly HR policies 25 days' annual leave increasing by one day per year of service to 30 days after 5 years' service. Geographically based Agency Complaints procedure If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment based on fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners' Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact HMT by email: If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
Are you an experienced senior internal auditor with sound experience of risk-based assurance looking for the next step in your career? Are you looking to add to your portfolio cross-government experience? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for the next step in your career! The Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) provides an invaluable Internal audit service, delivering a large programme of annual risk based assurance reviews across a wide range of government departments, including 13 main departments and most of their related arm's length bodies. Supporting our customers to meet their objectives, roles at this level present a fascinating and stimulating insight into the political and public spotlight. We are looking to recruit Senior Auditors from a variety of backgrounds which will improve GIAA's experience and skills base as the vacancies we have cover a diverse mix of roles across various locations and government departments. Our Senior Auditors are responsible for the delivery of audit/assurance/compliance activity across a varied and exciting range of customers and topics, either working individually or leading a small team of auditors. You will be allocated a portfolio of work around a core cluster of customers, while also having the opportunity to broaden your experience by working on new topics or with new customers. With access to high profile work, you will work alongside key decision makers, audit specialists and private sector contractors within the Agency, challenging and developing your skills as well as ensuring we meet our customers' expectations. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Supporting wider GIAA delivery by working constructively and flexibly with your colleagues to deliver appropriate objectives; Coordinating your own time and resource effectively, proactively identifying, foreseeing and taking ownership of any issues affecting your delivery; providing solutions and options in good time; Providing clear and accurate reports that meet the requirements of our customers, and carry out activities to ensure agreed managements actions are completed; Holding accountability for delivering a wide portfolio of audits, working on several assignments at once, aligning with GIAA methodology and using our IT audit software systems. Our ideal candidate will have a proven experience of risk-based assurance at a high level and preferably (but not essential) experience of delivering or providing assurance to projects and programmes. Collaborative working is pivotal to you and you enjoy liaising with a wide variety of partners, communicating and challenging confidently, utilising active listening skills, accepting opinions and encouraging ideas, whilst remaining assertive in key decision making. You're adaptable and flexible with the ability to balance priorities and deadlines, adjusting to the requirements and strategic direction of the business. You have proven ability of enthusiastically managing a team through change and understand how to motivate your team to embrace and champion transformation. You are looking for a role that will offer you variety, one that will challenge you and encourage you to develop yourself and others. You will also need to demonstrate full current membership of a recognised professional accountancy or audit body: Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors UK & Ireland must hold the chartered auditor/CMIIA designation or the MIIA designation where you are qualified under the previous exam route and did not apply to make this chartered. If you have passed all of the CMIIA/MIIA exams but do not hold the designation, you are not eligible to apply. Other Institutes of Internal Auditors that are part of IIA Global. If you studied with the Institute of Internal Auditors in another country, you must hold the equivalent of the MIIA designation. You should verify this with the IIA UK & Ireland prior to submitting your application, by emailing . No other level of internal audit qualifications will meet the requirements of this post. Or Accountancy, fully qualified, current member of one of five CCAB bodies (ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS, Chartered Accountants Ireland or CIMA). It's an exciting time to join GIAA where you will contribute to the expansion of our services, and once established, have access to a variety of opportunities to develop your skills as we grow, all with the aim of supporting the Agency's core aim of 'better insights, better outcomes'. GIAA values the skills and experience of all its people and encourages development at all levels, offering clear career frameworks and learning passports so that you are fully supported in maintaining and building your professional career through technical training, coaching and development opportunities. Finally, we aim to be a great place to work, where people can be themselves. We have an ambitious diversity & inclusion action plan being progressed by our dedicated diversity & inclusion champion, 8 people networks, mental health first aiders and a 360 group comprising members who represent all parts of the Agency. Alongside this we offer hybrid and flexible working patterns (including part-time and compressed hours), along with an 'internal audit' bootcamp training programme for those who may be returning to internal audit after a break, or for those with the right qualification but requiring a little upskilling. So, whatever your background, if you have the skills and experience relevant to this role, we would love to hear from you. Benefits Competitive salaries and in-year rewards Flexible working Civil Service Pension Discount on big brands Volunteering days Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Schemes Free eyesight tests Family-friendly HR policies 25 days' annual leave increasing by one day per year of service to 30 days after 5 years' service. Geographically based Agency Complaints procedure If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment based on fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners' Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact HMT by email: If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.
A multinational technology firm is looking for an Information Security & Compliance Manager to join its team based in Birmingham. The company offer hybrid working so you will be able to work from home 2 days per week if you would like to. There will also include occasional travel to the Head Office based in Crawley, West Sussex. In order to be suitable for this role you must be an accomplished IT security professional with great communication skills and a passion for compliance. Working directly with the senior leadership team of a large global business you will play a key role in maintaining and developing information security policies and procedures, ensuring that effective controls and reporting mechanisms are in place. You will have broad knowledge of risk management, vulnerability assessments, business impact analysis, and third-party risk, allied to extensive knowledge of security standards, including ISO27001. Great communication and documentations skills are a prerequisite, while security certifications are highly advantageous to your application, with CISSP preferred. You will lead the business on its information security journey, driving the process to eventually achieve ISO27001 accreditation. You will manage and mitigate risks related to IT systems, information security, GDPR, physical security, crisis management, privacy, and compliance across EMEA & APAC. Your responsibilities will include: Acting as the primary point of contact for information security issues and joining the company's Privacy & Risk Management Committee Ensuring that policies, procedures and controls are in place to manage risk effectively Ensuring the organisation's continuous adherence to relevant legislation, including GDPR, as well as implementing/developing supporting policies including breach response and mitigation Producing reports, conducting internal training, and managing client and vendor assessments from a security and data perspective This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished Information Security Manager to join a market leading business that offers a clearly defined career path and outstanding range of benefits.
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
A multinational technology firm is looking for an Information Security & Compliance Manager to join its team based in Birmingham. The company offer hybrid working so you will be able to work from home 2 days per week if you would like to. There will also include occasional travel to the Head Office based in Crawley, West Sussex. In order to be suitable for this role you must be an accomplished IT security professional with great communication skills and a passion for compliance. Working directly with the senior leadership team of a large global business you will play a key role in maintaining and developing information security policies and procedures, ensuring that effective controls and reporting mechanisms are in place. You will have broad knowledge of risk management, vulnerability assessments, business impact analysis, and third-party risk, allied to extensive knowledge of security standards, including ISO27001. Great communication and documentations skills are a prerequisite, while security certifications are highly advantageous to your application, with CISSP preferred. You will lead the business on its information security journey, driving the process to eventually achieve ISO27001 accreditation. You will manage and mitigate risks related to IT systems, information security, GDPR, physical security, crisis management, privacy, and compliance across EMEA & APAC. Your responsibilities will include: Acting as the primary point of contact for information security issues and joining the company's Privacy & Risk Management Committee Ensuring that policies, procedures and controls are in place to manage risk effectively Ensuring the organisation's continuous adherence to relevant legislation, including GDPR, as well as implementing/developing supporting policies including breach response and mitigation Producing reports, conducting internal training, and managing client and vendor assessments from a security and data perspective This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished Information Security Manager to join a market leading business that offers a clearly defined career path and outstanding range of benefits.
Swansea is one of the most vibrant waterfront cities in Britain. We boast a stunning shoreline, superb countryside and a progressive Local Authority that is committed to setting an exciting agenda for the City and Region. Swansea Council is one of South West Wales largest employers, with over 10,500 employees across a broad range of public services. This role will be responsible for supporting the review and delivery of a robust pay and grading process and structure for Senior Officers, ensuring that they are "future proof" and fit for purpose in line with our Workforce Strategy and our Achieving Better Together (ABT) programme which aims to "re-focus the Council in the future to be more efficient and effective in delivering the right services in the right way and at the right time". You will need to possess: • A proven successful track record of working with pay and grading, job evaluation and job measurement processes • Knowledge and understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks, in terms of equality and equal pay issues. • The ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders across the Council to advise and influence decision making Work base location: In line with government guidance, this role is currently based at home. However, when guidelines change this role will work in a hybrid way, with an expectation that there will be a mix of days in the office and working from home or an alternative location. If you require any further information regarding this role, please contact Adrian Chard, Strategic HR & OD Manager at -
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
Swansea is one of the most vibrant waterfront cities in Britain. We boast a stunning shoreline, superb countryside and a progressive Local Authority that is committed to setting an exciting agenda for the City and Region. Swansea Council is one of South West Wales largest employers, with over 10,500 employees across a broad range of public services. This role will be responsible for supporting the review and delivery of a robust pay and grading process and structure for Senior Officers, ensuring that they are "future proof" and fit for purpose in line with our Workforce Strategy and our Achieving Better Together (ABT) programme which aims to "re-focus the Council in the future to be more efficient and effective in delivering the right services in the right way and at the right time". You will need to possess: • A proven successful track record of working with pay and grading, job evaluation and job measurement processes • Knowledge and understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks, in terms of equality and equal pay issues. • The ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders across the Council to advise and influence decision making Work base location: In line with government guidance, this role is currently based at home. However, when guidelines change this role will work in a hybrid way, with an expectation that there will be a mix of days in the office and working from home or an alternative location. If you require any further information regarding this role, please contact Adrian Chard, Strategic HR & OD Manager at -
Service Manager - Resolution and Reconciliation Job Number: HCC18599 Directorate: Education and Services for Young People Location: Hertfordshire Salary Range: £49,866 - £53,042 per annum Hours: 37 per week Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Contract: Permanent Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce We are looking for a service manager who will bring our newly developed Resolution and Reconciliation team to life, following a review of statutory pathways for SEND. This is a great opportunity to work with a newly restructured service to shape and develop the way we resolve disputes, appeals and complaints in SEND. The new Resolution and Reconciliation Service Manager will ensure that the SEND service and partners manage all statutory SEND resolution pathways in a way that supports fair, equal and positive outcomes for children, young people and families through effective coproduction and multi-agency working. You will lead on the development of new ways of working in the service which seek resolution at the earliest stages of any disagreement. Your team will work with families and schools to manage complaints and other resolution pathways; monitor and support commissioned partners for work relating to mediation and appeals; represent the local authority at SEND first tier tribunal; and proactively build relationships and networks with partners and schools as you go. For an informal discussion and more information please contact: Mim Kenrick on or . Closing Date : Midnight on 31st January 2022 Interview Date : 14th February 2022 Benefits of Working for HCC: Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role) Excellent Career Development Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions Shopping Discounts Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
Service Manager - Resolution and Reconciliation Job Number: HCC18599 Directorate: Education and Services for Young People Location: Hertfordshire Salary Range: £49,866 - £53,042 per annum Hours: 37 per week Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Contract: Permanent Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce We are looking for a service manager who will bring our newly developed Resolution and Reconciliation team to life, following a review of statutory pathways for SEND. This is a great opportunity to work with a newly restructured service to shape and develop the way we resolve disputes, appeals and complaints in SEND. The new Resolution and Reconciliation Service Manager will ensure that the SEND service and partners manage all statutory SEND resolution pathways in a way that supports fair, equal and positive outcomes for children, young people and families through effective coproduction and multi-agency working. You will lead on the development of new ways of working in the service which seek resolution at the earliest stages of any disagreement. Your team will work with families and schools to manage complaints and other resolution pathways; monitor and support commissioned partners for work relating to mediation and appeals; represent the local authority at SEND first tier tribunal; and proactively build relationships and networks with partners and schools as you go. For an informal discussion and more information please contact: Mim Kenrick on or . Closing Date : Midnight on 31st January 2022 Interview Date : 14th February 2022 Benefits of Working for HCC: Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role) Excellent Career Development Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions Shopping Discounts Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes
Swansea is one of the most vibrant waterfront cities in Britain. We boast a stunning shoreline, superb countryside and a progressive Local Authority that is committed to setting an exciting agenda for the City and Region. Swansea Council is one of South West Wales largest employers, with over 10,500 employees across a broad range of public services. The Role: This role will be a key contributor in delivering a modern, forward thinking approach across all areas of the Council in line with our Workforce Strategy and our Achieving Better Together (ABT) programme which aims to "re-focus the Council in the future to be more efficient and effective in delivering the right services in the right way and at the right time". Working in partnership with a range of stakeholders you will deliver a coherent, evidence-based improvement and efficiencies programme across all areas of the Council. You will need to possess: • Understanding and experience of the techniques associated with continuous improvement and quality systems. • Experience and knowledge of project and programme management techniques. • Proven track record in delivering technology related improvements. • An understanding of cost and financial impacts • Self- motivation and an ability to work on your own initiative Work base location: In line with government guidance, this role is currently based at home. However, when guidelines change this role will work in a hybrid way, with an expectation that there will be a mix of days in the office and working from home or an alternative location. If you require any further information regarding this role, please contact Adrian Chard, Strategic HR & OD Manager at -
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
Swansea is one of the most vibrant waterfront cities in Britain. We boast a stunning shoreline, superb countryside and a progressive Local Authority that is committed to setting an exciting agenda for the City and Region. Swansea Council is one of South West Wales largest employers, with over 10,500 employees across a broad range of public services. The Role: This role will be a key contributor in delivering a modern, forward thinking approach across all areas of the Council in line with our Workforce Strategy and our Achieving Better Together (ABT) programme which aims to "re-focus the Council in the future to be more efficient and effective in delivering the right services in the right way and at the right time". Working in partnership with a range of stakeholders you will deliver a coherent, evidence-based improvement and efficiencies programme across all areas of the Council. You will need to possess: • Understanding and experience of the techniques associated with continuous improvement and quality systems. • Experience and knowledge of project and programme management techniques. • Proven track record in delivering technology related improvements. • An understanding of cost and financial impacts • Self- motivation and an ability to work on your own initiative Work base location: In line with government guidance, this role is currently based at home. However, when guidelines change this role will work in a hybrid way, with an expectation that there will be a mix of days in the office and working from home or an alternative location. If you require any further information regarding this role, please contact Adrian Chard, Strategic HR & OD Manager at -
"Children in Cornwall benefit from good and outstanding services. The long-standing and committed senior leadership team has decisively and persistently focused on improving services for children"- Ofsted Due to the planned retirement of the Head of Children and Family Services (West Cornwall), we have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Senior Leader to advance their career in an innovative and ambitious children's service in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. We believe that the children of Cornwall deserve the best. If you have a proven track record of developing and delivering humane, relationship-based social work with children and families, we would like to hear from you. Cornwall has a proven track record of innovation and service development to improve the lives and the futures of children and families. Our overall Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding' places our children's social care service in the top 10% of services nationally despite higher levels of deprivation than most. We have developed and embedded a strong learning and performance culture which has enabled our performance, direction and approach to be maintained and further developed through the Covid-19 pandemic. Our approach is systemic, strengths-based, pro-social justice and pro-social learning, with a focus on Children's Rights. We have made a significant investment in Early Help and have taken an innovative approach to integration, which is enabling us to help more families at an earlier stage, and more effectively. A Head of Service for our area-based early help and children's social care services combines strategic and operational responsibilities. You will have direct responsibility for a wide range of area based multi-disciplinary services and a high level of autonomy in providing early help and statutory social care to children, young people and their families. You will also have lead responsibility for a number of specific areas of practice and service delivery across Cornwall. You will be joining a high performing service with a well-established, friendly and supportive Senior Leadership Team that will provide you with fantastic opportunities to develop as a leader of children's services. You will be a qualified and registered social worker, with a proven record of successfully leading and managing frontline statutory children's social care services and delivering good outcomes for children and families. You will understand the Munro reforms; be committed to the development of integrated, place-based services; have the skills to develop and deliver innovative, evidence-based interventions; and know how to safeguard the wellbeing and resilience of our fabulous workforce. What we can offer you In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning A generous relocation package An excellent core curriculum to support your ongoing development with a high quality programme of evidence-based learning and development to enhance skills and practice. Supportive management and leadership Support to access temporary accommodation if moving from outside of Cornwall Access to a Cornwall Council lease car 24 days paid annual leave per year (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays Flexible working opportunities, including part-time hours and homeworking A license to access Community Care Inform and Research in Practice. Payment of your Social Work England registration fees. A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Ben Davies, Service Director for Children and Family Services, on . This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It's a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm. Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g. race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
"Children in Cornwall benefit from good and outstanding services. The long-standing and committed senior leadership team has decisively and persistently focused on improving services for children"- Ofsted Due to the planned retirement of the Head of Children and Family Services (West Cornwall), we have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Senior Leader to advance their career in an innovative and ambitious children's service in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. We believe that the children of Cornwall deserve the best. If you have a proven track record of developing and delivering humane, relationship-based social work with children and families, we would like to hear from you. Cornwall has a proven track record of innovation and service development to improve the lives and the futures of children and families. Our overall Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding' places our children's social care service in the top 10% of services nationally despite higher levels of deprivation than most. We have developed and embedded a strong learning and performance culture which has enabled our performance, direction and approach to be maintained and further developed through the Covid-19 pandemic. Our approach is systemic, strengths-based, pro-social justice and pro-social learning, with a focus on Children's Rights. We have made a significant investment in Early Help and have taken an innovative approach to integration, which is enabling us to help more families at an earlier stage, and more effectively. A Head of Service for our area-based early help and children's social care services combines strategic and operational responsibilities. You will have direct responsibility for a wide range of area based multi-disciplinary services and a high level of autonomy in providing early help and statutory social care to children, young people and their families. You will also have lead responsibility for a number of specific areas of practice and service delivery across Cornwall. You will be joining a high performing service with a well-established, friendly and supportive Senior Leadership Team that will provide you with fantastic opportunities to develop as a leader of children's services. You will be a qualified and registered social worker, with a proven record of successfully leading and managing frontline statutory children's social care services and delivering good outcomes for children and families. You will understand the Munro reforms; be committed to the development of integrated, place-based services; have the skills to develop and deliver innovative, evidence-based interventions; and know how to safeguard the wellbeing and resilience of our fabulous workforce. What we can offer you In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning A generous relocation package An excellent core curriculum to support your ongoing development with a high quality programme of evidence-based learning and development to enhance skills and practice. Supportive management and leadership Support to access temporary accommodation if moving from outside of Cornwall Access to a Cornwall Council lease car 24 days paid annual leave per year (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays Flexible working opportunities, including part-time hours and homeworking A license to access Community Care Inform and Research in Practice. Payment of your Social Work England registration fees. A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Ben Davies, Service Director for Children and Family Services, on . This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It's a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm. Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g. race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.
Job Title: Yardhand Salary: £18,700 per annum Location: Sittingbourne Hours: Contracted to 40 hours per week Contract: 6 month FTC Flogas British Ltd are actively recruiting for a yard hand to join their site at Sittingbourne. Reporting to the Site Manager you will be a member of the site/filling team and will support each other and work together to maintain Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder stocks and provide an efficient turnaround of vehicles whilst maintaining health & safety standards at the site. The Role Filling of LPG cylinders in accordance with company standards & codes of practice Ensuring cylinder filling stocks meets with supply & demand Loading and unloading of cylinders on vehicles and trailers Handling of heavy objects. About You Have a positive attitude towards Health & Safety Able to multitask effectively Able to demonstrate numeracy and literacy skills Able to effectively communicate with customers and colleagues at all levels Able to handle heavy objects Benefits Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase up to an additional 5 extra days Access to dedicated benefits site offering hundreds of discounts scheme & cashback at retailers/restaurants Death in Service Contributory Pension Scheme 24/7 free and confidential support and assistant line Health Plans and Wellbeing Support The Company Flogas is a leading supplier of domestic LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) who have more than 35 years' experience providing reliable, affordable energy solutions to homes across the UK. It is a highly successful business that places its people at the heart of the organisation. Join us, and you'll put all your talents to good use developing your career with a growing national brand. At Flogas we are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring our colleagues feel engaged, motivated and proud to work for Flogas. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
Job Title: Yardhand Salary: £18,700 per annum Location: Sittingbourne Hours: Contracted to 40 hours per week Contract: 6 month FTC Flogas British Ltd are actively recruiting for a yard hand to join their site at Sittingbourne. Reporting to the Site Manager you will be a member of the site/filling team and will support each other and work together to maintain Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder stocks and provide an efficient turnaround of vehicles whilst maintaining health & safety standards at the site. The Role Filling of LPG cylinders in accordance with company standards & codes of practice Ensuring cylinder filling stocks meets with supply & demand Loading and unloading of cylinders on vehicles and trailers Handling of heavy objects. About You Have a positive attitude towards Health & Safety Able to multitask effectively Able to demonstrate numeracy and literacy skills Able to effectively communicate with customers and colleagues at all levels Able to handle heavy objects Benefits Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase up to an additional 5 extra days Access to dedicated benefits site offering hundreds of discounts scheme & cashback at retailers/restaurants Death in Service Contributory Pension Scheme 24/7 free and confidential support and assistant line Health Plans and Wellbeing Support The Company Flogas is a leading supplier of domestic LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) who have more than 35 years' experience providing reliable, affordable energy solutions to homes across the UK. It is a highly successful business that places its people at the heart of the organisation. Join us, and you'll put all your talents to good use developing your career with a growing national brand. At Flogas we are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring our colleagues feel engaged, motivated and proud to work for Flogas. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
Yard Supervisor Salary: £21,000 per annum Location: Leeds Hours: Contracted to 40 hours per week Flogas Britain Ltd is currently recruiting for a Yard Supervisor to join their team on site in Leeds. The Yard Supervisor is responsible for effectively supervising the site, supporting safe management and driving culture. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with previous management experience, and a knowledge of HGV vehicles and sites. The Role Effectively supervising the site in accordance with business and legislative requirements Supporting safe management accordance with the Safety Management system to meet compliance and driving a safety culture Adhering with transport compliance, including vehicle maintenance, driver's hours and tachograph regulations in addition to working time directive regulations About You Hold of a full driving licence. Must be flexible and willing to work additional hours (including some weekend working) Ability to work in a team or on own initiative Professional and positive attitude Benefits Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase up to an additional 5 extra days Access to dedicated benefits site offering hundreds of discounts scheme & cashback at retailers/restaurants Death in Service Contributory Pension Scheme 24/7 free and confidential support and assistant line Health Plans and Wellbeing Support The Company Flogas is a leading supplier of domestic LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) who have more than 35 years' experience providing reliable, affordable energy solutions to homes across the UK. It is a highly successful business that places its people at the heart of the organisation. Join us, and you'll put all your talents to good use developing your career with a growing national brand. At Flogas we are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring our colleagues feel engaged, motivated and proud to work for Flogas. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
Yard Supervisor Salary: £21,000 per annum Location: Leeds Hours: Contracted to 40 hours per week Flogas Britain Ltd is currently recruiting for a Yard Supervisor to join their team on site in Leeds. The Yard Supervisor is responsible for effectively supervising the site, supporting safe management and driving culture. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with previous management experience, and a knowledge of HGV vehicles and sites. The Role Effectively supervising the site in accordance with business and legislative requirements Supporting safe management accordance with the Safety Management system to meet compliance and driving a safety culture Adhering with transport compliance, including vehicle maintenance, driver's hours and tachograph regulations in addition to working time directive regulations About You Hold of a full driving licence. Must be flexible and willing to work additional hours (including some weekend working) Ability to work in a team or on own initiative Professional and positive attitude Benefits Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase up to an additional 5 extra days Access to dedicated benefits site offering hundreds of discounts scheme & cashback at retailers/restaurants Death in Service Contributory Pension Scheme 24/7 free and confidential support and assistant line Health Plans and Wellbeing Support The Company Flogas is a leading supplier of domestic LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) who have more than 35 years' experience providing reliable, affordable energy solutions to homes across the UK. It is a highly successful business that places its people at the heart of the organisation. Join us, and you'll put all your talents to good use developing your career with a growing national brand. At Flogas we are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring our colleagues feel engaged, motivated and proud to work for Flogas. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
Site Manager Salary: £44,000 - £48,000 per annum Location: Swansea Hours: Contracted to 40 hours per week ??????? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Site Manager to join Flogas Britain Ltd at our Swansea site. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for managing a bulk storage & cylinder distribution facility. Focused on safety and compliance, you will effectively manage all aspects relating to people, assets, processes and performance associated with the site. The Role Responsible for managing, leading and motivating a team to deliver excellent service to customers Effectively managing the sites in accordance with business and legislative requirements Managing safety in accordance with the Safety Management System to meet compliance and driving a safety culture. Adhering with transport compliance, including vehicle maintenance, Drivers hours and Tachograph regulations in addition to Working Time Directive regulations Managing compliance of company processes and procedures relating to sales, stocks, financial controls within the operating system (CODAS) Managing Plant costs and stocks within budgeted levels and customer demand About You Experience of working with customers Visible and credible leader Knowledge of working to Health & Safety and employment law good practice Proven experience of effective process management and financial controls procedures (P&L & Budgets) Computer literate, including competence in Outlook, Word & Excel Full car driving licence holder Benefits Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays Access to dedicated benefits site offering hundreds of discounts scheme & cashback at retailers/restaurants Death in Service NEST pension scheme 24/7 free and confidential support and assistant line Health Plans and Wellbeing Support The Company Flogas is a leading supplier of domestic LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) who have more than 35 years' experience providing reliable, affordable energy solutions to homes across the UK. It is a highly successful business that places its people at the heart of the organisation. Join us, and you'll put all your talents to good use developing your career with a growing national brand. At Flogas we are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring our colleagues feel engaged, motivated and proud to work for Flogas. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
Site Manager Salary: £44,000 - £48,000 per annum Location: Swansea Hours: Contracted to 40 hours per week ??????? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Site Manager to join Flogas Britain Ltd at our Swansea site. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for managing a bulk storage & cylinder distribution facility. Focused on safety and compliance, you will effectively manage all aspects relating to people, assets, processes and performance associated with the site. The Role Responsible for managing, leading and motivating a team to deliver excellent service to customers Effectively managing the sites in accordance with business and legislative requirements Managing safety in accordance with the Safety Management System to meet compliance and driving a safety culture. Adhering with transport compliance, including vehicle maintenance, Drivers hours and Tachograph regulations in addition to Working Time Directive regulations Managing compliance of company processes and procedures relating to sales, stocks, financial controls within the operating system (CODAS) Managing Plant costs and stocks within budgeted levels and customer demand About You Experience of working with customers Visible and credible leader Knowledge of working to Health & Safety and employment law good practice Proven experience of effective process management and financial controls procedures (P&L & Budgets) Computer literate, including competence in Outlook, Word & Excel Full car driving licence holder Benefits Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays Access to dedicated benefits site offering hundreds of discounts scheme & cashback at retailers/restaurants Death in Service NEST pension scheme 24/7 free and confidential support and assistant line Health Plans and Wellbeing Support The Company Flogas is a leading supplier of domestic LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) who have more than 35 years' experience providing reliable, affordable energy solutions to homes across the UK. It is a highly successful business that places its people at the heart of the organisation. Join us, and you'll put all your talents to good use developing your career with a growing national brand. At Flogas we are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring our colleagues feel engaged, motivated and proud to work for Flogas. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
Technician Salary: OTE £43,420 per annum (£27,040 per annum + overtime) Location: Horncastle Hours: Contracted to 40 hours per week Flogas Britain LTD are recruiting for a Technician to join our team in Horncastle. Reporting to the Depot Manager, working within Metered Estates, your role includes annual inspections of LPG vessels/installations and rectifying defects. You will also be installing LPG vessels, U/G P.E, distribution pipe work using electro fusion method of jointing, installing and connecting all types of meter box enclosures and carrying out the required testing. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced technician who is looking for a field based role or someone looking to gain more experience and has flexibility to work away one week a month. Working away is also available on a week by week basis if you'd like, alongside overtime in your local area or within the wider business. Each member of staff has the ability to turn their basic earnings from £27k to a maximum of £43k per year under their own initiative for core works. The Role To carry out installation tasks in a safe manner to ACS qualifications standards Issue all relevant certification required to sign off installations Purging, commissioning and issuing of certification Work within Flogas safety at all time To work away 1 in 4 weeks (Monday - Friday) fully funded and with an overnight allowance About You Previous experience is required with LPG/ACS qualification/updated training will also be offered Hold a CSCS card Full Clean Driving Licence Benefits Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase up to an additional 5 extra days Access to dedicated benefits site offering hundreds of discounts scheme & cashback at retailers/restaurants Death in Service Contributory Pension Scheme 24/7 free and confidential support and assistant line Health Plans and Wellbeing Support Overnight allowance provided (£30 per night) Overnight stays full funded The Company Flogas is a leading supplier of domestic LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) who have more than 35 years' experience providing reliable, affordable energy solutions to homes across the UK. It is a highly successful business that places its people at the heart of the organisation. Join us, and you'll put all your talents to good use developing your career with a growing national brand.??????? At Flogas we are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring our colleagues feel engaged, motivated and proud to work for Flogas.
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
Technician Salary: OTE £43,420 per annum (£27,040 per annum + overtime) Location: Horncastle Hours: Contracted to 40 hours per week Flogas Britain LTD are recruiting for a Technician to join our team in Horncastle. Reporting to the Depot Manager, working within Metered Estates, your role includes annual inspections of LPG vessels/installations and rectifying defects. You will also be installing LPG vessels, U/G P.E, distribution pipe work using electro fusion method of jointing, installing and connecting all types of meter box enclosures and carrying out the required testing. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced technician who is looking for a field based role or someone looking to gain more experience and has flexibility to work away one week a month. Working away is also available on a week by week basis if you'd like, alongside overtime in your local area or within the wider business. Each member of staff has the ability to turn their basic earnings from £27k to a maximum of £43k per year under their own initiative for core works. The Role To carry out installation tasks in a safe manner to ACS qualifications standards Issue all relevant certification required to sign off installations Purging, commissioning and issuing of certification Work within Flogas safety at all time To work away 1 in 4 weeks (Monday - Friday) fully funded and with an overnight allowance About You Previous experience is required with LPG/ACS qualification/updated training will also be offered Hold a CSCS card Full Clean Driving Licence Benefits Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase up to an additional 5 extra days Access to dedicated benefits site offering hundreds of discounts scheme & cashback at retailers/restaurants Death in Service Contributory Pension Scheme 24/7 free and confidential support and assistant line Health Plans and Wellbeing Support Overnight allowance provided (£30 per night) Overnight stays full funded The Company Flogas is a leading supplier of domestic LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) who have more than 35 years' experience providing reliable, affordable energy solutions to homes across the UK. It is a highly successful business that places its people at the heart of the organisation. Join us, and you'll put all your talents to good use developing your career with a growing national brand.??????? At Flogas we are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring our colleagues feel engaged, motivated and proud to work for Flogas.
We have a unique and exciting opportunity to join us as a Cyber Security & Business Resilience Officer. The team is responsible for Simplyhealth's Cyber Security and Business Resilience systems/controls and on our quest to become a more digital first organisation you'll play a key part in building on our successes and maturing our control environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining, delivering and enforcing Cyber Security & Business Resilience Policies, Risk Management practices/processes, procedures and standards and be comfortable to challenge the business that allows for us to embrace Cyber Security & Business Resilience. Please note this role will be predominantly home based in line with our new 'smart working' approach; there may be a requirement to attend regular meetings at our Hampshire head office in line with government guidelines and undertake travel related to the role.
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
We have a unique and exciting opportunity to join us as a Cyber Security & Business Resilience Officer. The team is responsible for Simplyhealth's Cyber Security and Business Resilience systems/controls and on our quest to become a more digital first organisation you'll play a key part in building on our successes and maturing our control environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining, delivering and enforcing Cyber Security & Business Resilience Policies, Risk Management practices/processes, procedures and standards and be comfortable to challenge the business that allows for us to embrace Cyber Security & Business Resilience. Please note this role will be predominantly home based in line with our new 'smart working' approach; there may be a requirement to attend regular meetings at our Hampshire head office in line with government guidelines and undertake travel related to the role.
Site Manager Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 per annum Location: Wrexham Hours: Contracted to 40 hours per week??????? Flogas Britain Ltd is currently recruiting for a Site Manager to join their team in Wrexham. The Site Manager will report to the General Manager and will be responsible for managing a Bulk LPG storage & Distribution facility, delivering safety and compliance, and effectively managing all aspects relating to people, assets, processes, and performance associated with the site. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with proven experience of working with Business Management Systems, and effective process management and financial controls procedure. The Role Managing safety in accordance with the Safety Management Systems to meet compliance and the aim to proactively drive a positive safety culture at site Adhering with transport compliance, including Drivers hours and Working Time Directive Managing compliance of company processes and procedures relating to sales, stocks and financial controls Maintenance of safety critical equipment in accordance with Operating Procedures and Works Instructions About You Hold a full driving licence Have knowledge of working to Health & Safety and employment law Be computer literate, including competence in Outlook, Word & Excel Have proven experience of effective process management, financial controls procedures and Business Management Systems Benefits Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase up to an additional 5 extra days Access to dedicated benefits site offering hundreds of discounts scheme & cashback at retailers/restaurants Death in Service Contributory Pension Scheme 24/7 free and confidential support and assistant line Health Plans and Wellbeing Support The Company Flogas is a leading supplier of domestic LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) who have more than 35 years' experience providing reliable, affordable energy solutions to homes across the UK. It is a highly successful business that places its people at the heart of the organisation. Join us, and you'll put all your talents to good use developing your career with a growing national brand. At Flogas we are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring our colleagues feel engaged, motivated and proud to work for Flogas. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
Site Manager Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 per annum Location: Wrexham Hours: Contracted to 40 hours per week??????? Flogas Britain Ltd is currently recruiting for a Site Manager to join their team in Wrexham. The Site Manager will report to the General Manager and will be responsible for managing a Bulk LPG storage & Distribution facility, delivering safety and compliance, and effectively managing all aspects relating to people, assets, processes, and performance associated with the site. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with proven experience of working with Business Management Systems, and effective process management and financial controls procedure. The Role Managing safety in accordance with the Safety Management Systems to meet compliance and the aim to proactively drive a positive safety culture at site Adhering with transport compliance, including Drivers hours and Working Time Directive Managing compliance of company processes and procedures relating to sales, stocks and financial controls Maintenance of safety critical equipment in accordance with Operating Procedures and Works Instructions About You Hold a full driving licence Have knowledge of working to Health & Safety and employment law Be computer literate, including competence in Outlook, Word & Excel Have proven experience of effective process management, financial controls procedures and Business Management Systems Benefits Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase up to an additional 5 extra days Access to dedicated benefits site offering hundreds of discounts scheme & cashback at retailers/restaurants Death in Service Contributory Pension Scheme 24/7 free and confidential support and assistant line Health Plans and Wellbeing Support The Company Flogas is a leading supplier of domestic LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) who have more than 35 years' experience providing reliable, affordable energy solutions to homes across the UK. It is a highly successful business that places its people at the heart of the organisation. Join us, and you'll put all your talents to good use developing your career with a growing national brand. At Flogas we are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring our colleagues feel engaged, motivated and proud to work for Flogas. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
We have a unique and exciting opportunity to join us as a Cyber Security & Business Resilience Officer. The team is responsible for Simplyhealth's Cyber Security and Business Resilience systems/controls and on our quest to become a more digital first organisation you'll play a key part in building on our successes and maturing our control environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining, delivering and enforcing Cyber Security & Business Resilience Policies, Risk Management practices/processes, procedures and standards and be comfortable to challenge the business that allows for us to embrace Cyber Security & Business Resilience. Please note this role will be predominantly home based in line with our new 'smart working' approach; there may be a requirement to attend regular meetings at our Hampshire head office in line with government guidelines and undertake travel related to the role.
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
We have a unique and exciting opportunity to join us as a Cyber Security & Business Resilience Officer. The team is responsible for Simplyhealth's Cyber Security and Business Resilience systems/controls and on our quest to become a more digital first organisation you'll play a key part in building on our successes and maturing our control environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining, delivering and enforcing Cyber Security & Business Resilience Policies, Risk Management practices/processes, procedures and standards and be comfortable to challenge the business that allows for us to embrace Cyber Security & Business Resilience. Please note this role will be predominantly home based in line with our new 'smart working' approach; there may be a requirement to attend regular meetings at our Hampshire head office in line with government guidelines and undertake travel related to the role.
We have a unique and exciting opportunity to join us as a Cyber Security & Business Resilience Officer. The team is responsible for Simplyhealth's Cyber Security and Business Resilience systems/controls and on our quest to become a more digital first organisation you'll play a key part in building on our successes and maturing our control environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining, delivering and enforcing Cyber Security & Business Resilience Policies, Risk Management practices/processes, procedures and standards and be comfortable to challenge the business that allows for us to embrace Cyber Security & Business Resilience. Please note this role will be predominantly home based in line with our new 'smart working' approach; there may be a requirement to attend regular meetings at our Hampshire head office in line with government guidelines and undertake travel related to the role.
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
We have a unique and exciting opportunity to join us as a Cyber Security & Business Resilience Officer. The team is responsible for Simplyhealth's Cyber Security and Business Resilience systems/controls and on our quest to become a more digital first organisation you'll play a key part in building on our successes and maturing our control environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining, delivering and enforcing Cyber Security & Business Resilience Policies, Risk Management practices/processes, procedures and standards and be comfortable to challenge the business that allows for us to embrace Cyber Security & Business Resilience. Please note this role will be predominantly home based in line with our new 'smart working' approach; there may be a requirement to attend regular meetings at our Hampshire head office in line with government guidelines and undertake travel related to the role.
Company Description Culina Logistics is the leading 3rd party UK logistics business specialising in chilled warehousing providing an excellent platform for food and drink manufactures. We are currently recruiting for a MHE Trainer on a full time, permanent contract based at our Annesley site. Shift: Monday - Friday 18:00 - 02:00 Salary: £25,064 p/a and OT x1.5 Job Description Effectively leading the site Health & Safety culture as No1 on the agenda Training all MHE staff to use the FMS system ( Fleet Management System ) Completing / supporting site inductions of MHE / Manual Handling for all FTE / Agency staff Supporting the Risk Assessment (RA) / Safe Working Practices (SWP) completion with the nominated person/s Providing a consistently high level of technical skills training to support the operations area through a variety of delivery methods Working as part of a close team ensuring that that all training is completed and recorded in line with company policy Developing a site skills matrix that enables the delivery of all MHE training and that the skill level of all MHE operators is satisfactory and ensure that refresher training is completed within specified time frames Actively managing the number of MHE operators to minimise skill fade and risk from inexperienced and infrequent users Ensuring the on-going competence of all MHE operators through the delivery of refresher training, recorded work place assessments and where appropriate other training following the identification of unsafe practices or following accidents / incidents Assisting and advising in the investigation of any on-site and MHE related incidents / accidents Maintaining a proactive approach to ensure continual reduction in risk from MHE operations and where appropriate developing learning from experience briefings to prevent further occurrence Assisting in the creation of Safe System of Works and suitable and sufficient risk assessments of MHE activities Ensuring hazards are correctly identified and control measures introduced to eliminate or reduce the risk as so far as is reasonably practicable and ensuring these are trained out to all relevant staff Reviewing the GAP analysis of the safety audits with site management to ensure that all areas are completed Liaising with Operational management to ensure that all site training requirements are covered across all shifts Working as part of the Site MHE instructor team in ensuring that that all training is completed and recorded in line with company policy Participating as an active member of the wider management team and to offer suggestions for solving problems, improving site safety Compiling all data and information required for the accurate production of KPI and Monthly Reports as required by the Management team Qualifications RTITB or ITSSAR accredited is diserable Able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail Must be a team player who is capable of working on their own initiative Able to work to tight deadlines Must be flexible in approach to work and shift patterns in order to cover for training Should have excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent time management skills and ability to solve problems Additional Information In return we offer Competitive salary Pension scheme Life Assurance Childcare vouchers Great staff facilities Company benefits Hospital, dental and optical health plans Training and development with career progression opportunities When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients, Click APPLY NOW to #JoinOurWinningTeam and begin your career today!
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
Company Description Culina Logistics is the leading 3rd party UK logistics business specialising in chilled warehousing providing an excellent platform for food and drink manufactures. We are currently recruiting for a MHE Trainer on a full time, permanent contract based at our Annesley site. Shift: Monday - Friday 18:00 - 02:00 Salary: £25,064 p/a and OT x1.5 Job Description Effectively leading the site Health & Safety culture as No1 on the agenda Training all MHE staff to use the FMS system ( Fleet Management System ) Completing / supporting site inductions of MHE / Manual Handling for all FTE / Agency staff Supporting the Risk Assessment (RA) / Safe Working Practices (SWP) completion with the nominated person/s Providing a consistently high level of technical skills training to support the operations area through a variety of delivery methods Working as part of a close team ensuring that that all training is completed and recorded in line with company policy Developing a site skills matrix that enables the delivery of all MHE training and that the skill level of all MHE operators is satisfactory and ensure that refresher training is completed within specified time frames Actively managing the number of MHE operators to minimise skill fade and risk from inexperienced and infrequent users Ensuring the on-going competence of all MHE operators through the delivery of refresher training, recorded work place assessments and where appropriate other training following the identification of unsafe practices or following accidents / incidents Assisting and advising in the investigation of any on-site and MHE related incidents / accidents Maintaining a proactive approach to ensure continual reduction in risk from MHE operations and where appropriate developing learning from experience briefings to prevent further occurrence Assisting in the creation of Safe System of Works and suitable and sufficient risk assessments of MHE activities Ensuring hazards are correctly identified and control measures introduced to eliminate or reduce the risk as so far as is reasonably practicable and ensuring these are trained out to all relevant staff Reviewing the GAP analysis of the safety audits with site management to ensure that all areas are completed Liaising with Operational management to ensure that all site training requirements are covered across all shifts Working as part of the Site MHE instructor team in ensuring that that all training is completed and recorded in line with company policy Participating as an active member of the wider management team and to offer suggestions for solving problems, improving site safety Compiling all data and information required for the accurate production of KPI and Monthly Reports as required by the Management team Qualifications RTITB or ITSSAR accredited is diserable Able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail Must be a team player who is capable of working on their own initiative Able to work to tight deadlines Must be flexible in approach to work and shift patterns in order to cover for training Should have excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent time management skills and ability to solve problems Additional Information In return we offer Competitive salary Pension scheme Life Assurance Childcare vouchers Great staff facilities Company benefits Hospital, dental and optical health plans Training and development with career progression opportunities When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients, Click APPLY NOW to #JoinOurWinningTeam and begin your career today!
Building Safety Officer (Fire Safety) Chippenham or West Bromwich - Flexible £32,662 - £35,884 (+ Company Van and Fuel Card) per annum - depending on skills Contract type: Permanent Working hours: Full Time Closing Date: 21st January 2022 Interview Date: tbc In April 2021, our client merged to create a bigger, better, organisation. They were created in order to deliver their purpose of Building Better Lives. Building Better Lives means that they exist to provide affordable homes and care services that enable people to achieve their full potential, without having to worry about the quality, affordability and safety of their housing and care. As a charitable housing provider, they provide over 25,000 homes to more than 54,000 people. They deliver over 3 million hours of care to individuals every year. They have a geographical reach from the north east, to the south west of England and they employ around 4,000 people. They are committed to providing great homes and care, in a great neighbourhood, with great service. About the role Are you looking to further develop your building safety career, with opportunities to build experience, develop your technical expertise and have an impact on resident safety? Would you like to be part of a supportive, growing team of safety professionals, working in a fast paced, challenging environment as part of an Organisation where customer safety is their top priority? If so, you belong here! To support the critical work they are doing around health, safety and compliance they are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join their Building Safety and Compliance Team. You will be a key member of this team, with the primary focus being on fire safety, responsible for carrying out a number of building safety related activities, such as weekly testing of fire alarms, monthly testing of emergency lighting, general site inspections, fire door inspections, management of fire actions via a cloud-based system and other property related compliance duties. A typical day would include pre-arranged visits to a number of blocks/schemes to complete regular inspections/tests within the common areas, post inspections and audits of completed works and resolving technical queries. You will provide a key role ensuring their residents are kept safe and the organisation remains compliant. You will be a key point of contact for communicating directly with their customers to resolve issues and share safety information. Please note that if you are successful in this role, they will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer. About you For this role, it is essential that you have the ability to drive and hold a full UK driving licence. You must have a Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Building Studies or equivalent qualification. Membership of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers or an equivalent membership body would be beneficial. You will have experience of working with and knowledge of the Regulatory Reform Order (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and have the ability to effectively deliver a programme of compliance inspections. Extensive experience of coordinating the swift completion of any recommendations and actions arising from FRAs is essential, ensuring records and audit trails are maintained/updated to evidence achievement and compliance. You will be able to manage your own workloads, plan ahead, monitor progress and achieve deadlines, agreed outputs and outcomes while maintaining the ability to effectively deal with complex and sensitive fire and wider compliance issues. Benefits In support and recognition of their colleagues who will help them deliver their employer strategy, they offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes; annual holiday entitlement (plus statutory bank holidays); a defined contribution pension scheme; trust based flexible working and a Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). All individuals who apply to work there are considered on their merits in line with their Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy. Our client is a Disability Confident Employer therefore they actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the 'essential eligibility criteria' for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview. If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let them know.
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
Building Safety Officer (Fire Safety) Chippenham or West Bromwich - Flexible £32,662 - £35,884 (+ Company Van and Fuel Card) per annum - depending on skills Contract type: Permanent Working hours: Full Time Closing Date: 21st January 2022 Interview Date: tbc In April 2021, our client merged to create a bigger, better, organisation. They were created in order to deliver their purpose of Building Better Lives. Building Better Lives means that they exist to provide affordable homes and care services that enable people to achieve their full potential, without having to worry about the quality, affordability and safety of their housing and care. As a charitable housing provider, they provide over 25,000 homes to more than 54,000 people. They deliver over 3 million hours of care to individuals every year. They have a geographical reach from the north east, to the south west of England and they employ around 4,000 people. They are committed to providing great homes and care, in a great neighbourhood, with great service. About the role Are you looking to further develop your building safety career, with opportunities to build experience, develop your technical expertise and have an impact on resident safety? Would you like to be part of a supportive, growing team of safety professionals, working in a fast paced, challenging environment as part of an Organisation where customer safety is their top priority? If so, you belong here! To support the critical work they are doing around health, safety and compliance they are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join their Building Safety and Compliance Team. You will be a key member of this team, with the primary focus being on fire safety, responsible for carrying out a number of building safety related activities, such as weekly testing of fire alarms, monthly testing of emergency lighting, general site inspections, fire door inspections, management of fire actions via a cloud-based system and other property related compliance duties. A typical day would include pre-arranged visits to a number of blocks/schemes to complete regular inspections/tests within the common areas, post inspections and audits of completed works and resolving technical queries. You will provide a key role ensuring their residents are kept safe and the organisation remains compliant. You will be a key point of contact for communicating directly with their customers to resolve issues and share safety information. Please note that if you are successful in this role, they will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer. About you For this role, it is essential that you have the ability to drive and hold a full UK driving licence. You must have a Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Building Studies or equivalent qualification. Membership of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers or an equivalent membership body would be beneficial. You will have experience of working with and knowledge of the Regulatory Reform Order (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and have the ability to effectively deliver a programme of compliance inspections. Extensive experience of coordinating the swift completion of any recommendations and actions arising from FRAs is essential, ensuring records and audit trails are maintained/updated to evidence achievement and compliance. You will be able to manage your own workloads, plan ahead, monitor progress and achieve deadlines, agreed outputs and outcomes while maintaining the ability to effectively deal with complex and sensitive fire and wider compliance issues. Benefits In support and recognition of their colleagues who will help them deliver their employer strategy, they offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes; annual holiday entitlement (plus statutory bank holidays); a defined contribution pension scheme; trust based flexible working and a Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). All individuals who apply to work there are considered on their merits in line with their Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy. Our client is a Disability Confident Employer therefore they actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the 'essential eligibility criteria' for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview. If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let them know.
You will join a team of security professionals to provide excellent customer service to one of our prestigious clients based in Harrogate. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated professionals and experts that are truly some of the best in their field. You will receive all the training you need to fast track yourself to success. We take pride in what we do and our values underpin our behaviours. Joining our team will be rewarding, challenging, exciting and fun! 2 Days 2 Nights 4 days off - with additional overtime available. 12 hour shift pattern How you will make an impact as a Securitas Security Officer: Prevent and deter unauthorised access to site. Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV. Patrolling. Provide support, guidance and information to all staff, visitors and contractors whilst ensuring safeguarding of the premises. Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times. Display an outstanding level of customer service. Undertake any other duties as requested by Management. Essential Skills What you will bring: SIA Licence or willing to attain with our support Right to work in the UK Five-year checkable employment history or be able to produce documentary evidence of any period of unemployment Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus. Be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Be punctual and reliable. About Company Our values are the foundation of our operations and the corporate culture is built on these values that help to shape a long-term, financially successful enterprise by creating value for customers, employees, and shareholders. They are summarized in three words: Integrity , Vigilance , and Helpfulness . With our roots dating back to 1934, Securitas is one of the largest security service organizations in the world, we have around 150,000 clients, of which 150 are globally listed companies. We specialize in protecting corporate organizations, small to medium-sized businesses, and the public so a successful applicant will join an industry leader with over 370,000 employees, of which 9,500 are in the UK. We are a company where you can develop your Security career, with access to training and the ability to gain professionally recognised qualifications so you can grow in confidence and take on more responsibility. If you want to know more about why Securitas is the world's leading security group, and our continuing work in the diversity & inclusion space, simply visit: en-GB/ Join the Securitas Team today!
Jan 17, 2022
Full time
You will join a team of security professionals to provide excellent customer service to one of our prestigious clients based in Harrogate. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated professionals and experts that are truly some of the best in their field. You will receive all the training you need to fast track yourself to success. We take pride in what we do and our values underpin our behaviours. Joining our team will be rewarding, challenging, exciting and fun! 2 Days 2 Nights 4 days off - with additional overtime available. 12 hour shift pattern How you will make an impact as a Securitas Security Officer: Prevent and deter unauthorised access to site. Monitor fire alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV. Patrolling. Provide support, guidance and information to all staff, visitors and contractors whilst ensuring safeguarding of the premises. Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times. Display an outstanding level of customer service. Undertake any other duties as requested by Management. Essential Skills What you will bring: SIA Licence or willing to attain with our support Right to work in the UK Five-year checkable employment history or be able to produce documentary evidence of any period of unemployment Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus. Be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Be punctual and reliable. About Company Our values are the foundation of our operations and the corporate culture is built on these values that help to shape a long-term, financially successful enterprise by creating value for customers, employees, and shareholders. They are summarized in three words: Integrity , Vigilance , and Helpfulness . With our roots dating back to 1934, Securitas is one of the largest security service organizations in the world, we have around 150,000 clients, of which 150 are globally listed companies. We specialize in protecting corporate organizations, small to medium-sized businesses, and the public so a successful applicant will join an industry leader with over 370,000 employees, of which 9,500 are in the UK. We are a company where you can develop your Security career, with access to training and the ability to gain professionally recognised qualifications so you can grow in confidence and take on more responsibility. If you want to know more about why Securitas is the world's leading security group, and our continuing work in the diversity & inclusion space, simply visit: en-GB/ Join the Securitas Team today!
We have a unique and exciting opportunity to join us as a Cyber Security & Business Resilience Officer. The team is responsible for Simplyhealth's Cyber Security and Business Resilience systems/controls and on our quest to become a more digital first organisation you'll play a key part in building on our successes and maturing our control environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining, delivering and enforcing Cyber Security & Business Resilience Policies, Risk Management practices/processes, procedures and standards and be comfortable to challenge the business that allows for us to embrace Cyber Security & Business Resilience. Please note this role will be predominantly home based in line with our new 'smart working' approach; there may be a requirement to attend regular meetings at our Hampshire head office in line with government guidelines and undertake travel related to the role.
Jan 16, 2022
Full time
We have a unique and exciting opportunity to join us as a Cyber Security & Business Resilience Officer. The team is responsible for Simplyhealth's Cyber Security and Business Resilience systems/controls and on our quest to become a more digital first organisation you'll play a key part in building on our successes and maturing our control environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining, delivering and enforcing Cyber Security & Business Resilience Policies, Risk Management practices/processes, procedures and standards and be comfortable to challenge the business that allows for us to embrace Cyber Security & Business Resilience. Please note this role will be predominantly home based in line with our new 'smart working' approach; there may be a requirement to attend regular meetings at our Hampshire head office in line with government guidelines and undertake travel related to the role.
We have a unique and exciting opportunity to join us as a Cyber Security & Business Resilience Officer. The team is responsible for Simplyhealth's Cyber Security and Business Resilience systems/controls and on our quest to become a more digital first organisation you'll play a key part in building on our successes and maturing our control environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining, delivering and enforcing Cyber Security & Business Resilience Policies, Risk Management practices/processes, procedures and standards and be comfortable to challenge the business that allows for us to embrace Cyber Security & Business Resilience. Please note this role will be predominantly home based in line with our new 'smart working' approach; there may be a requirement to attend regular meetings at our Hampshire head office in line with government guidelines and undertake travel related to the role.
Jan 16, 2022
Full time
We have a unique and exciting opportunity to join us as a Cyber Security & Business Resilience Officer. The team is responsible for Simplyhealth's Cyber Security and Business Resilience systems/controls and on our quest to become a more digital first organisation you'll play a key part in building on our successes and maturing our control environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining, delivering and enforcing Cyber Security & Business Resilience Policies, Risk Management practices/processes, procedures and standards and be comfortable to challenge the business that allows for us to embrace Cyber Security & Business Resilience. Please note this role will be predominantly home based in line with our new 'smart working' approach; there may be a requirement to attend regular meetings at our Hampshire head office in line with government guidelines and undertake travel related to the role.
We have a unique and exciting opportunity to join us as a Cyber Security & Business Resilience Officer. The team is responsible for Simplyhealth's Cyber Security and Business Resilience systems/controls and on our quest to become a more digital first organisation you'll play a key part in building on our successes and maturing our control environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining, delivering and enforcing Cyber Security & Business Resilience Policies, Risk Management practices/processes, procedures and standards and be comfortable to challenge the business that allows for us to embrace Cyber Security & Business Resilience. Please note this role will be predominantly home based in line with our new 'smart working' approach; there may be a requirement to attend regular meetings at our Hampshire head office in line with government guidelines and undertake travel related to the role.
Jan 16, 2022
Full time
We have a unique and exciting opportunity to join us as a Cyber Security & Business Resilience Officer. The team is responsible for Simplyhealth's Cyber Security and Business Resilience systems/controls and on our quest to become a more digital first organisation you'll play a key part in building on our successes and maturing our control environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining, delivering and enforcing Cyber Security & Business Resilience Policies, Risk Management practices/processes, procedures and standards and be comfortable to challenge the business that allows for us to embrace Cyber Security & Business Resilience. Please note this role will be predominantly home based in line with our new 'smart working' approach; there may be a requirement to attend regular meetings at our Hampshire head office in line with government guidelines and undertake travel related to the role.
HMP Kilmarnock Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, KA1 5AA Permanent, Full-Time, 40 hours per week £19,331 to £25,061 depending on experience HMP Kilmarnock is a closed, high security establishment accommodating remand, short term and long-term male adult prisoners and male young offender remand prisoners. One of two private prisons in Scotland, it has been operated by Serco since 1999 under a 25 year contract on behalf of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS). It has 500 single cells and a maximum capacity of 692 prisoners. The role: Make no mistake, this is a role where your contribution counts - helping to give offenders structure within their lives, being a role model to encourage positive choices and ensuring that the prisoners are supported during their rehabilitation journey. When you are on duty you will act as mentor and will assure the safety, security and decency of prisoners and perform a pivotal role within the prison and the community it serves. Daily duties involve: Supervising prisoners in all aspects of wing-based activity Encouraging prisoners to go to work or complete the jobs they have within the prison Attending additional education classes Serving food and effectively managing prisoners at risk of self-harm Operational matters such as prisoner headcounts, searching, supervision and security together with administrative processes must all be effectively delivered. Every prisoner reacts differently and you will see a full range of emotions from; apathy, anger, remorse or trauma. For the person in prison it can be one of the most stressful situations they will ever encounter, but for you it's an everyday part of your job. What we're looking for: Can you do it? Yes, you can - if you have the resilience, integrity and professionalism to handle an ever-changing day, irrespective of the challenging situation you may face. Your natural patience, understanding and commitment to helping people will stand you in good stead - and give you the authority needed - for this position. Being a Prison Officer demands the best, and our people come to us from a variety of backgrounds. What they will have in common is an ability to relate to people, exceptional communication skills, a commitment to supporting their colleagues and the knowledge that what they do will have a positive impact on their communities. As a minimum you will evidence that you hold a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills (or equivalent) including English and Maths as we will test this during the process. It is important that you possess the skills that would allow you to pass a variety of mandatory training courses and have a level of fitness to pass Control and Restraint training. Hours & Shifts: The service that we provide to our prisoners is available every day of the year across a 24-hour period, meaning you will have to cover various shift patterns; including days, evenings, weekends, nights and bank holidays with an average of 40 hours per week. Training: Once you have passed the selection and vetting process, you will attend an 8-week Initial Training Course (ITC) at the establishment you have been recruited for, and you will be required to have 100% attendance. The ITC will provide high quality training where you will complete a Diploma in Custodial Care and undergo Control and Restraint training. You will also shadow experienced PCO's on shift to give you a real taste o
Jan 16, 2022
Full time
HMP Kilmarnock Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, KA1 5AA Permanent, Full-Time, 40 hours per week £19,331 to £25,061 depending on experience HMP Kilmarnock is a closed, high security establishment accommodating remand, short term and long-term male adult prisoners and male young offender remand prisoners. One of two private prisons in Scotland, it has been operated by Serco since 1999 under a 25 year contract on behalf of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS). It has 500 single cells and a maximum capacity of 692 prisoners. The role: Make no mistake, this is a role where your contribution counts - helping to give offenders structure within their lives, being a role model to encourage positive choices and ensuring that the prisoners are supported during their rehabilitation journey. When you are on duty you will act as mentor and will assure the safety, security and decency of prisoners and perform a pivotal role within the prison and the community it serves. Daily duties involve: Supervising prisoners in all aspects of wing-based activity Encouraging prisoners to go to work or complete the jobs they have within the prison Attending additional education classes Serving food and effectively managing prisoners at risk of self-harm Operational matters such as prisoner headcounts, searching, supervision and security together with administrative processes must all be effectively delivered. Every prisoner reacts differently and you will see a full range of emotions from; apathy, anger, remorse or trauma. For the person in prison it can be one of the most stressful situations they will ever encounter, but for you it's an everyday part of your job. What we're looking for: Can you do it? Yes, you can - if you have the resilience, integrity and professionalism to handle an ever-changing day, irrespective of the challenging situation you may face. Your natural patience, understanding and commitment to helping people will stand you in good stead - and give you the authority needed - for this position. Being a Prison Officer demands the best, and our people come to us from a variety of backgrounds. What they will have in common is an ability to relate to people, exceptional communication skills, a commitment to supporting their colleagues and the knowledge that what they do will have a positive impact on their communities. As a minimum you will evidence that you hold a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills (or equivalent) including English and Maths as we will test this during the process. It is important that you possess the skills that would allow you to pass a variety of mandatory training courses and have a level of fitness to pass Control and Restraint training. Hours & Shifts: The service that we provide to our prisoners is available every day of the year across a 24-hour period, meaning you will have to cover various shift patterns; including days, evenings, weekends, nights and bank holidays with an average of 40 hours per week. Training: Once you have passed the selection and vetting process, you will attend an 8-week Initial Training Course (ITC) at the establishment you have been recruited for, and you will be required to have 100% attendance. The ITC will provide high quality training where you will complete a Diploma in Custodial Care and undergo Control and Restraint training. You will also shadow experienced PCO's on shift to give you a real taste o
