Blackburn with Darwen Council

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is seeking an exceptional leader to head Audit & Assurance within the Finance Directorate. The role provides strategic direction across Internal Audit, Counter Fraud, Risk Management and Insurance, strengthening governance and supporting effective decision making. You will lead a big, complex organisation, working with Members and senior officers to deliver excellent services for communities, with flexible and hybrid working and ongoing professional

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. Job details Department: Finance Terms & Conditions: Permanent, 37 hours per week Shortlisting date: 21st September 2026 Interview date: 29th September 2026 We areseekingan exceptional and experienced professional to join our Finance Directorate asHead of Audit & Assurance. This is a critical leadership role within the Council, providing strategic direction across Internal Audit, Counter Fraud, RiskManagementand Insurance. As a key member of the Council's leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening governance, supporting effective decision-making, and ensuring the Council continues to deliver excellent services for our communities. Working collaboratively with Members, Chief Officers, senior leaders and external partners, you will provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of the Council's governance, riskmanagementand internal control framework, helping to safeguard public resources and support the successful delivery of the Council's priorities. We are looking for an accomplished leader withsignificant experienceof operating at a senior level within a large and complex organisation. You will be able todemonstrate: Substantial leadership experience at a senior level within a complex organisation, ideally within local government. Significant senior-level experience within Internal Audit. Extensive experience of operating within professional audit standards,legislationand relevant codes of practice. Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build credibility with Members, ChiefOfficersand senior leaders. The ability to provide visible,inspiringand empowering leadership that drives improvement and delivers results. A relevant professional qualification such as CMIIA (Chartered Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors) , ora CCAB-recognised accountancy qualification Why JoinBlackburn with Darwen Borough Council? The Government has confirmed plans to reorganise local government across Lancashire. From April 2028, the current 15 councils will be replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire. Ifyou'resuccessful in your application,you'llinitially join Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council. As part of the reorganisation, your employment will transfer to the new East Lancashire council from April 2028. We'recommitted to continuing to deliver excellent services throughout this transition. By joining us now,you'llbe part of an important period of change andhave the opportunity tohelp shape the future of local government for local communities. Wecontinue tooffer: An organisation that is committed to its TRACK values Flexible and hybrid working opportunities. Competitive salary and benefits package. Ongoing professional development and support. The opportunity to make a tangible difference to the services delivered to our communities. If youhaventalready, visit our Senior Leadership page on the Council website to find out more about working forBwD. Hear fromour Chief Executive andmore specifically about this role from ourDirector of Finance. To learn more about Senior Leadership here at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, watch our video from our Director of Finance below!

Refuse & Recycling Collector with HGV Driving Responsibilities The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. Job details Terms and Conditions: Permanent, 37 hours per week Department: Environment and Operations Interview Date: w/c 10 th August 2026 Refuse Collector with HGV driving responsibilities Are you looking to put your HGV driving qualification to good use without having to balance the challenges that many HGV roles bring? Have you thought about using your licence in a role that is local? Primarily your role will be a refuse collector. You will be required to drive the vehicle to cover annual leave, sickness absence, rota patterns and other absences of the substantive Team Leaders. On average, our current staff in these roles drive for at least 2 days per week. Driving is local with no nights away Routes are meticulously planned to ensure tasks are completed within your working day All work is carried out within Blackburn and Darwen Links with our Highways service to minimise disruption 7am start with collective task and finish in operation. 3 out of 4 weeks Monday - Thursday 1 out of 4 weeks - 2 days midweek plus Friday and Saturday 26 days annual leave per year rising to 31 after 5 years service Our role is to provide a quality and efficient refuse collection service to the residents of our borough including all recycling collection activities. Whilst the role reaps the benefits mentioned above it is stop-start driving, where you must be very aware of your surroundings, as working often in tight spaces/areas. You will be required to manoeuvre the vehicle around other parked vehicles safely and cautiously, being aware of pedestrians and members of the public. Duties to include but not limited to: Driving and loading the Refuse Collection Vehicle. Supervising duties and responsible for the crew. Working as part of a team. Ensuring that the highest level of customer care is maintained. It is an essential requirement of this role that you have a Class 2 HGV driving licence and a valid CPC Driver Qualification card. Please include supporting information which evidences how you meet the criteria detailed on the job description and person specification documents. The listing may be closed before the closing date should sufficient applicants have been received.

Blackburn with Darwen Council is recruiting a Refuse & Recycling Collector with HGV driving responsibilities in Lancashire. The role covers local routes, covering absences and annual leave, with early starts and a mix of early weeks and occasional midweek shifts. The job demands a Class 2 HGV licence and a valid CPC card, with duties including driving, loading, supervising crews, and delivering a high standard of customer service within Blackburn and Darwen.