Surrey County Council

This role has a starting salary of 14.88 per hour (comprising 12.89 per hour pay + 1.99 holiday entitlement). We are excited to be hiring new bank Kitchen Assistants to join our team at Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD). We have breakfast shifts and dinners shifts across our centres, located at: High Ashurst Outdoor Centre, Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6DQ Henley Fort Outdoor Centre, The Mount, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4RH Thames Young Mariners Outdoor Centre, Riverside Drive, Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7RX Our Offer to You Playing a valuable part in the outdoor learning experience of our guests Working amongst a friendly and dynamic team Working with a range of customers and projects Working at 3 unique centres in beautiful locations 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the role SOLD is a provider of high-quality outdoor learning programmes. Our catering team prides itself on feeding our visitors homecooked and freshly prepared nutritious meals, fuelling our visitors for busy active days in the outdoors! We offer a hearty and delicious menu and the team cater for a range of dietary needs. The dining experience plays a key role in the overall high-quality experience of our visitors. To find out more about what we do, please visit our website: Surrey Outdoor Learning & Development As a Kitchen Assistant , you will play a key role in preparing and cooking healthy, tasty and nutritious meals, including serving our guests, clearing of meals and offering an excellent customer experience. Our usual shifts are 6am - 11am and 3pm - 7pm and these vary depending on the needs of the groups. High Ashurst and Henley Fort are in remote locations so please consider your transport arrangements before applying. To get a flavour of what it's like working at SOLD, have a look at our video. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Experience in kitchens and enjoyment of cooking, whether at home or in a more commercial environment Ability to follow instructions and work independently A willingness to learn and participate in training, to include Food Hygiene L2 A positive 'can do' attitude To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following four questions: Why did you apply for this role? Please describe what key skills and experience you have for this role? Please tell us about your favourite style of cooking. Please tell us which centre/s are you looking to work at and what is your availability. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Robin Ridsdale by e-mail at to arrange a convenient time or you can call (phone number removed) to leave a message. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and contacting applicants to arrange an interview. Please complete all parts of the application. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

The starting salary for this position is £61,954 per annum, working 36 hours per week (pro rata for part time). Are you passionate about delivering timely, strengths-based support that helps people live independently and stay connected to their communities. We are excited to be hiring a highly skilled and motivated Team Manager to join our Connect to Community management team (West) within our Adults, Wellbeing & Health Partnership Directorate who will provide leadership to our Mental Health and Learning Disabilities social care professionals. If you have a flexible and adaptable management style and are excited by the opportunity to be part of our transformation, using your skills and experience to make a real difference to the lives of people in Surrey, we would love to hear from you. Guided by our values of collaboration, respect and ambition for our residents, we are looking for motivated people who share these values and behaviours and want to be part of a growing, evolving service that is committed to doing things differently and making a significant, positive impact. Surrey offers Agile Working and, as the Team Manager, you will be able to work flexibly within the office and at home. Applicants will need to be willing to travel around Surrey in accordance with the demands of the work and the job profile. Surrey also offers excellent training opportunities for all staff and have a variety of management courses. Our Offer to You As a Surrey County Council employee, you'll have access to the full range of staff benefits, including 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About our Service This is an exciting opportunity for a Team Manager to help shape a modern, transformative service that focuses on early intervention and prevention. From March 2026, our brand-new Connect to Community (C2C) operating model will reshape how residents access Adult Social Care by offering timely, strengths-based and person-centred support that helps people remain independent and connected to their communities. As the first point of response for adults seeking help, C2C will bring adult social care professionals into a dynamic multidisciplinary team, working together through daily case reviews and rapid problem solving. They will lead on urgent assessments, safeguarding, risk management and short-term interventions, with direct access to services such as reablement, housing advice and technology-enabled care to put practical solutions in place quickly. By reducing delays, avoiding unnecessary handoffs and focusing on early, preventative action, the new C2C model enables professionals to apply strengths-based practice, clinical reasoning and functional assessment at the earliest stage. The C2C model will ensure residents receive consistent, high-quality support from professionals with the right skills in a timely manner. C2C works alongside Area Teams to create a seamless pathway for people with complex needs, promoting wellbeing, reducing risk and maximising independence. The service collaborates closely with Area Teams, specialist Learning Disabilities and Autism teams, Mental Health teams, and Acute Hospital Teams, and Team Managers may be required to work flexibly across these services as needed. About the Role We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated professional who as the Team Manager will be leading a proactive and dynamic group of mental health, learning disability and autism practitioners in providing a strength-based approach to assessments and support planning. You will work alongside adults with diverse and often complex needs, including those who are elderly and frail, have learning disabilities, physical or sensory impairments, or experience mental ill health, supporting them to live meaningful lives within the community. In this role you will ensure that Connect to Community delivers a high quality and customer focused service while taking responsibility for leading the team and managing resources. What's more, your remit will include putting measures in place for risk management and business continuity, building relationships with other agencies and service providers, and contributing to service improvement initiatives. Specialist knowledge and/or experience in mental health and learning disabilities will be essential for this role. As a team manager you will also bring experience of successful management of staff, including managing performance and development while successfully addressing conduct, attendance and performance capability issues. You will supervise Assistant Team Managers and Senior Practice Leads, supporting professional growth, performance, recruitment, succession and staff retention. Skilled in managing budgets, you will bring substantial experience of managing the delivery and improvement of social care. A sound understanding of personalisation will also be vital. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our values & behaviours: A professional qualification in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, or another relevant health/social care field (including registration where required) Extensive experience in adult social care and previous experience of mental health and learning disabilities. An excellent understanding of statutory responsibilities, and a strong working knowledge of relevant legislation Demonstrable experience in managing, motivating, coaching and developing staff Ability to manage performance, support reflective practice, and lead high quality service delivery Experience building effective partnerships and working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders Ability to handle complex casework issues, risk, safeguarding, and operational challenges confidently Strong organisational skills with the ability to monitor performance, manage resources, and support improvement A commitment to the personalisation agenda, strengths based practice and accessible, inclusive services Surrey has both urban and rural areas and social care professionals will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. Your Application As part of the application process, you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following application questions: Looking at our advert and the work of our C2C team, and considering Surrey County Council's commitment to ensuring that "no one is left behind", what is it about the Team Manager role that has motivated you to apply? Please reflect on how your values align with our approach to strengths based, inclusive and person centred practice. What three leadership qualities do you have that would make you an effective Team Manager, and how would these qualities help you foster Surrey County Council's culture of collaboration, inclusivity, learning and adaptability within your team and across partner agencies? Can you describe how you would support your team through a period of change - maintaining engagement, performance and practice quality, while ensuring staff wellbeing and creating a positive environment where people feel supported and safe to speak up? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 04/03/2026 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

This full-time, permanent position has a starting salary of £47,142 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. If you're someone who brings deep knowledge of SEND legislation, a calm and methodical approach, and confidence communicating with a wide range of people, we'd love to tell you more about an opportunity that truly makes a difference. We are delighted to be recruiting Tribunal Officers to join our fantastic, dedicated SEND Tribunal team based at Victoria Gate, Woking. We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for two days per week on average (or 40% of your working week) and support working from home the rest of the time. Our Offer to You: 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role As a Tribunal Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring that children and young people with SEND receive the support they need. Working within a fast paced, highly relational and sometimes complex environment, you'll collaborate closely with families, schools and a range of professionals to navigate the statutory SEND Tribunal process. No two days are ever the same. You might spend one day representing the Local Authority at a SENDIST hearing, and the next meeting with families to explore solutions together, or chairing multi agency discussions to gather and analyse evidence. Whatever the task, restorative practice and partnership working will be central to how you operate. You'll need to balance competing deadlines, adapt to rapidly changing priorities, and respond confidently and empathetically in challenging situations. Your work will include preparing responses to appeals within legal timeframes, collating detailed evidence and presenting the Local Authority's case at hearings. This role offers the opportunity to use your expertise to influence outcomes for children and young people - and to support families during some of the most challenging moments in their education journey. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: A methodical, analytical and detail focused approach to evaluating case evidence Strong planning skills and the ability to remain organised when priorities shift The ability to build positive, constructive relationships with families and professionals Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, tailored to your audience Confidence using your initiative in pressured or unpredictable situations Substantial knowledge of SEND legislation and the statutory/legal framework Significant experience managing conflict, navigating sensitive conversations and negotiating effective resolutions To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please describe a time when you had to analyse complex or conflicting evidence to make a recommendation or decision. Please tell us about a situation where you had to balance competing deadlines or sudden changes in priorities. How did you organise your workload and what was the outcome? Please give an example of how you have built positive working relationships with parents, carers, or other professionals during a difficult or sensitive situation. What experience do you have in applying legislation related to SEND, or conducting work within a legal or statutory framework? Please include examples of how you used this knowledge to influence decisions or case outcomes. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 10/03/2026 with interviews planned to follow. A basic DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) check will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, RH2 8EF Description We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council .We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. This role has a starting salary of £36,873 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. Within our Design and Transformation Service, we have two vacancies for Project Support Officer , which are offered as fixed term contracts to end March 2027. These roles will work as part of our Delivery team to support the Devolution & Local Government Reorganisation programme - the largest change to the local government landscape in 50 years. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service, pro rata for part time staff Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Role We are seeking two highly organised and proactive Project Support Officers to provide essential support to a complex programme of work. The role will focus on workforce disaggregation, TUPE-related activity, and project coordination , ensuring delivery against statutory and fixed timescales. You will work closely with the workforce lead, HR colleagues and the programme manager, providing high-quality administrative, coordination, and reporting support while handling sensitive employee data in line with GDPR and organisational policies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong project support experience who enjoys working in fast-paced, regulated environments. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day project and programme support across defined workstreams Coordinate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities, including agendas, papers, and follow-up actions Support TUPE and workforce disaggregation activities , including collation and management of employee data Maintain accurate programme documentation, logs, trackers, and version-controlled records Produce progress reports, briefings, and updates to support governance and decision-making Support compliance with data protection, confidentiality, and statutory requirements Liaise with internal teams and external partners to ensure actions are delivered to timescale Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating where appropriate Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience in a project or programme support role, preferably within a complex organisation Strong administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities Experience handling sensitive data and working within confidentiality and GDPR requirements Excellent written and verbal communication skills Confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours : That the three questions are answered in full Demonstration of working with competing demands To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following three questions: What attracted you to this role, and which of your strengths and experiences do you feel would be most beneficial to the team? This role requires strong coordination, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills. Please provide an example of how you have supported a complex project or workstream, including meeting coordination, documentation, reporting, and managing multiple stakeholders to statutory or fixed deadlines. Please describe any experience supporting TUPE transfers and/or workforce disaggregation activities. In your answer, include examples of how you have managed employee data, supported statutory processes, and ensured compliance with data protection requirements (e.g. GDPR). Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 27/02/2026 with interviews planned to follow. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

The starting salary for this position is £42,239 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. We are hiring a new Occupational Therapist to join our fantastic Reablement Team, based in West Surrey covering Guildford, Waverley and Surrey Heath. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Team Surrey County Council is an ambitious organisation, with a focus on standing up for the interests of Surrey residents, promoting independence and ensuring they get the services they need. At our very heart we are committed to improving outcomes for our most vulnerable residents, aiming to empower them to live healthy, active and fulfilling lives and providing everyone with the health and social care support they need to promote their independence. The Reablement service supports this agenda by supporting people in their own homes to promote wellbeing and independence through skills gain programmes and we are embedding a therapy-led Reablement offer. Our community workforce includes Occupational Therapists, Team Leaders, Senior Reablement Practitioners and Reablement Practitioners. All roles work in a way that seeks to improve people's lives by working on their strengths, rather than their weaknesses, and making use of the community and networks around them, as well as local authority-provided services. About the Role We are looking for an innovative and passionate Occupational Therapist to work in our West Surrey Reablement Team to embed a therapy-led, strengths-based and holistic approach to short-term care delivery. We're looking for someone who can demonstrate their ability to complete holistic assessments and write person-led skills gain programmes. They will work collaboratively with colleagues in Reablement and our partners to deliver personalised, strength-based interventions enabling the people we support to achieve maximum independence in their own homes. In this role you will have the opportunity to build on or develop new supervisory, coaching and teaching skills with support from the Reablement Therapy Leads by taking on an advisory role with non-qualified staff, Newly Qualified OTs, students and Reablement colleagues. In return, you will be joining a team of innovative, supportive OTs we can offer you the support you need to succeed; we are committed to your personal development with us and offer regular, high-quality supervision and training opportunities together with several staff benefits and wellbeing options. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Knowledge and experience of short term, intermediate care and goal-focused interventions Ability to complete holistic assessments and write person-led skills gain programmes Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in Reablement and our partner agencies to deliver personalised, strength-based interventions HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist and a degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Additionally, in this role you may be required to attend meetings outside usual working hours, to meet the needs of the people we support. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 08/03/2026 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information on our website. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

The starting salary for this role is 30,647 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be recruiting a Senior Team Administrator to join Business Support Team within our Fostering Administration Team on a permanent basis. The position will be based at St Francis Centre, Southway, Guildford, GU2 8WZ. This role is open to part-remote working, meaning you will be required to work in the office a minimum of 2 days a week, on a rota basis, to support with office duties and the remainder of the week is worked from home. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Role 'It is great working with such kind and considerate colleagues, who always look out for one another and communicate well with tasks which are always delegated fairly within the team. The Management Team are very supportive and always listen so you know you are being heard, which really boosts morale - GB, Team Administrator, South West. Working within our Social Care Admin Team you will play an integral part in the day to day running of the department and all things admin. In this role you will organise and minute a variety of multi-agency meetings on behalf of the social care teams, distribute minutes to involved parties ensuring timescales are met, provide an efficient telephone service to our stakeholders and service users, liaise with professionals both within social care and with partner agencies, such as Police, Health, Education and Legal. You will keep track of information, update and maintain spreadsheets and databases and provide performance information to line managers and other departments when requested. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Prior administration experience in a busy office environment showing your ability to take a confident, organised, and proactive approach to your work Excellent customer service and communication skills as we handle telephone calls on a daily basis Experience in minuting taking complex/HR meetings, typing directly onto a laptop Excellent IT skills and proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint) Experience of mentoring junior members of a team Commitment to your own professional development To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please describe a time when you provided administrative support in a busy office environment. Tell us about a situation where you worked as part of a team while also using your own initiative to resolve an issue or improve a process. Give an example of a time when you were required to take minutes during a complex or sensitive meeting. Please provide an example of when you supported or mentored a junior colleague. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Jessica Peskett via email at . The job advert closes at 23:59 on 1st March 2026 with interviews to follow. Interviews will be in person at St Francis Centre, Guildford and date to be confirmed. The interview will include 8 competency questions and a 10 minute presentation and should last approximately 45/60 minutes. A basic DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

The starting salary for this role is £70,975 based on a 36 hour working week. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Manager to join our Adult Social Care's brand new Connect to Community (C2C) team within Surrey County Council's Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships directorate. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader who wants to work collaboratively to improve outcomes for Surrey residents. This role will hold joint responsibility for Connect to Community, including oversight of the Mental Health and Learning Disability & Autism teams, ensuring timely support, strong safeguarding practice, and a personalised, strengths based approach from first point of contact. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Service The Connect to Community (C2C) team provides a pioneering, resident focused model that supports people from their very first point of contact. The team brings together a range of professional backgrounds to complete urgent assessments, connect residents to local services, and develop effective support plans. Senior leaders in C2C play a crucial role in: Safeguarding and risk management Providing oversight and direction for the service Ensuring strength-based practice Supporting multidisciplinary collaboration This is an environment that values innovation, professional leadership, and positive change. About the Role As the Senior Manager, you will provide joint leadership for the Connect to Community service, which encompasses the Mental Health and Learning Disability & Autism pathways within C2C. You will ensure the delivery of robust safeguarding practice that is both personalised and strengths-based, while overseeing day to day operations such as triage, safeguarding, risk management, assessment, and support planning. The role includes managing a delegated budget and maintaining strong performance and compliance across the service. You will champion a multi disciplinary, strengths based, preventative approach and work closely with NHS partners, the voluntary sector, community organisations, and internal teams. In addition, you will support continuous improvement, staff development, and ongoing service innovation. We are seeking an enthusiastic, forward thinking leader committed to excellent practice and delivering positive outcomes. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Professional qualification in social care, occupational therapy, nursing, or another relevant health field Recent experience managing frontline adult social care services Comprehensive knowledge of adult social care and health legislation Experience of leading change and driving service improvements Commitment to strengths based practice, personalisation, and supporting carers Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Your Application To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: Please describe your experience of leading and managing frontline adult social care services. How have you ensured high quality practice, strong performance, and effective oversight, this should cover safeguarding, and the assessment and support planning processes and how you ensure risks are appropriately managed in complex or high pressure environments?This role will also have responsibility for the Mental Health and Learning Disability & Autism pathways within Connect to Community. Please outline any experience you have in these areas, or transferable skills and knowledge that would support you in leading these pathways. What impact have you made in your previous roles?Provide an example of how you have worked collaboratively with internal and external partners (e.g., health, voluntary sector, community organisations) to deliver positive change or improved outcomes. How did your leadership approach reflect Surrey County Council's values, strengths-based practice, and commitment to personalisation? Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 03/03/2026 with interviews to follow. An exercise may be included as part of the interview. An enhanced DBS check including the Adults' and Children's Barred Lists will be required. This post is politically restricted under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. We look forward to receiving your application! Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Based at Farnham Library, the starting salary for this role is 12.42 per hour working 5 hours per week (Saturdays). We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Weekend Library Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will be based at Farnham Library, you will also be required to work at Ash Library. Libraries are spaces for social interaction, learning and cultural experiences. Acting as an economic enabler providing support for local communities and businesses. Surrey's libraries offer vital services to all members of their communities. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Team Surrey Libraries hold a unique place in our communities. They provide universal access through a programme of reading, learning digital, health and wellbeing activities. Our vision is for our libraries to become hubs of the community that all are proud of. With excellent customer service at its heart, we need people who share this passion to become more successful. About the Role There is something for everyone at Surrey's libraries and the same day never happens twice. The library is many different things to many different people. Curious readers come looking for their next adventure. Students meet to revise for their exams. Families gather for Storytime and Rhymetime. Special interest groups share their passions and older people access resources and secure their bus pass. Weekend Assistants greet each person with a positive attitude and resilient approach to any request. Customer service is at the forefront of the library service. They are busy, lively places to work, requiring flexibility, creativity, and initiative. This could mean helping someone with a reading recommendation, thinking up new themes for book displays, planning events or assisting people with information and virtual services. Maintaining, presenting, and processing book stock is also a major part of the role. The role may include leading craft events, Rhymetime and Storytime sessions, and assisting with other activities directed at both children and adults. From time to time there will be a need for lone working or single staffing at this and other libraries in the area. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following criteria and align with our behaviours: Proven experience in providing or receiving excellent customer service. Evidence of observing or contributing to a community service that made a positive impact. Creative ideas for attracting more people to our libraries, aligned with the Surrey Way framework. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions. Please highlight your strengths and any transferable skills or experience: What has motivated you to apply for the Surrey Library Service? (150 words) Can you please provide an example when you either provided, or received, excellent customer service? (150 words) Our libraries are a vital community resource. Describe an instance where you observed or contributed to a community service making a positive impact. (150 words) Can you name 3 things you would do to attract more people to our libraries and what skills you have to help with this? (150 words) Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. If shortlisted for interview, you will be sent interview questions in advance and you will be asked to read a short story. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Sandra Hughes by e-mail at . The job advert closes at 23:59 on 03/03/2026 with interviews planned for 21/03/2026. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Woodhatch, Reigate, RH2 8EF Description We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council.We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. The starting salary for this position is £53,713 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We have an exciting strategic and professional opportunity for two full-timePrincipal Project Managers to join our fantastic Capital Projects Team. You will be joining a team that values professional development and supports a commercial and agile approach to its diverse portfolio. This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between working from home and collaborating together in the office. The team operates from our Woodhatch office in Reigate, but staff will be expected to work in a flexible way to meet the needs of our customers and work demands, using agile working methods that allow business to be conducted from multiple locations. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About The Role Surrey County Council is on a mission to transform our operational estate to better serve our residents, ensuring that 'no one is left behind'. Our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our environment and communities is at the heart of everything we do. Our Capital Projects Team is looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have senior project management or project delivery experience to join our highly professional team and who wish to support the delivery of an established and rewarding programme of Capital Projects. We are a dynamic and dedicated organisation, fully invested in transformation and improvement. Our teams thrive in a fast paced environment, collaborating to lead, advise, and deliver meaningful change. This strategic delivery role involves working on local, regional, and national projects as part of a multi disciplinary, cross functional team. As a Principal Project Manager within our Capital Projects team, you will: Manage and deliver a wide range of projects from inception to completion on behalf of our service department clients and stakeholders. Our project list is currently over one hundred projects which includes: Corporate, SBN and SEND school provisions, public service buildings and support for our most vulnerable residents. Report into our Contracts Manager and collaborate with external professional advisors and internal departments such as the Estates, Procurement and Legal teams, and alongside the Corporate Landlord and Investment teams. Deliver high standard, efficient, cost saving projects, which meet the organisation's strategic objectives, operational plans, improve the experience of the users and support the lives of our residents. Carry out regular site visits from both a technical and health and safety perspective. This is a career enhancing role where you'll gain access to a diverse portfolio of projects, each offering unique challenges and opportunities, which will compliment your existing experience. If you have the leadership, confidence and expertise to help Surrey deliver these projects and realise our ambition, we would love to hear from you. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Degree level qualification (or equivalent substantial experience) in construction, project management or a built environment discipline, with professional accreditation (RICS, APM, CIOB) or working towards it. Proven experience delivering large, complex, multi phased construction projects (typically £10m+), including full project lifecycle responsibility and successful client handovers. Strong financial and programme management skills, including budget reporting and working within governance frameworks. Significant knowledge and practical experience of construction contracts, particularly JCT, and managing RIBA stages, reports, and decision gateways. Experience briefing, directing, and managing multidisciplinary and specialist consultants throughout project delivery. Health & Safety competence, supported by relevant training, alongside demonstrable experience contributing to or delivering lasting social value outcomes. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please describe a building project you have managed. What were the project's objectives, and how did you ensure its successful delivery? (200 words max) Please provide an example of a time when you supported a diverse, multidisciplinary team to achieve a challenging goal. What strategies did you use to ensure effective collaboration and successful outcomes? (200 words max) Please discuss a situation where you built strong relationships with stakeholders to enhance service delivery. How did these relationships contribute to the project's success? (200 words max) Please describe where you have employed your knowledge of Health and Safety Law, either on site or during the design phases, and what the associated outcomes were. (200 words max) This advert will close at 23:59 on Friday 27th February, with interviews to follow shortly after. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and Our Life at Surrey Handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

The starting salary for this term-time position is £26,459 per annum based on a 33 hour working week, across 39 weeks per year, pro-rata to £33,552. Surrey's Access to Education (A2E) service is expanding our Student Support Team and we are now seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join us on a term-time basis as Higher Level Education Assistants . We're open to part-time working, but all staff must be available for work between 09:00 - 16:00 on any agreed working day. All staff work on Wednesdays. We currently have opportunities available in East and West Surrey. Our office bases are as follows: Woodhatch Place, Cockshot Hill, Woodhatch, Reigate, RH2 8EF Victoria Gate, Chobham Road, Woking, Surrey GU21 6JD Dakota, 11 De Havilland Drive, Weybridge, KT13 0YP Our Offer to You A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role Join our team and make a real difference in the lives of Surrey's children and young people with additional needs! Access to Education (A2E) is a dynamic and responsive interim service providing essential educational support to children and young people who are currently unable to access their full statutory entitlement. Our students often have complex special educational needs, mental health challenges, or may display behaviours that can be difficult to manage. Many are referred to A2E throughout the year, meaning you will work with a continually changing and diverse cohort of learners. As a Higher Level Education Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting high quality teaching and learning to students across East and West Surrey. The majority of your time will be spent supporting pupils in their homes or other agreed community settings. Some young people may also have medical needs that prevent them from attending school, requiring a flexible and personalised approach to learning. This is a peripatetic role, involving regular travel across the county and a significant amount of lone working. We are seeking resilient, compassionate professionals who can build trust, remain calm under pressure, and adapt to each young person's unique needs. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: HLTA qualification or significant equivalent experience, with good understanding of factors affecting children and young people's learning Experience supporting learners, including those with complex SEND, on a one to one and small group basis Ability to plan and deliver learning activities, motivate learners and support progress Ability to support learners to access the curriculum in line with the SEN Code of Practice and contribute to personalised provision Ability to monitor progress, adapt approach and produce clear reports, prioritising support for the most vulnerable learners Ability to work independently across a range of settings (including the home environment) and build positive, trusting relationships, communicating effectively with learners, families and professionals To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 5 questions: Please describe your experience of working with vulnerable or challenging students, including those with SEND needs. How do you plan and deliver learning activities tailored to individual learners? Please give an example of how you have managed a situation involving safeguarding concerns. How do you prioritise your workload when supporting multiple pupils with different needs? What strategies do you use to build positive relationships with pupils and families? As part of the role you will need to travel throughout the area, so you will need both the willingness and ability to travel extensively around the county. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 18th February 2026 with interviews planned to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

The salary range for this role is £54,636 - £58,953 per annum, working 36 hours per week. We are looking for an Assistant Team Manager (ATM) to join our Mental Health East team, who will be able to demonstrate a high level of understanding and commitment to the personalisation agenda and be able to demonstrate an applied knowledge of Adult Social Care legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and the NHS Continuing Healthcare National Framework. The team is based at Woodhatch Place in Reigate and supports residents across the local boroughs of Tandridge, Redhill, Merstham, Reigate, Horley and Banstead. Our Offer to You: 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Team At Surrey we are proud to be leading the way in implementing new ways of working in personalisation and a recovery-focused strength-based approach. Our goal is for our service-users to be able to be more in control of their care, making informed choices and being active citizens in their community. We are a supportive team, consisting of AMHPs, Senior Social Workers, Social Workers, Senior Social Care Assistants and administrative staff. We are a supportive and friendly team, with a wealth of Mental Health knowledge and experience which is shared within the team, where there is a strong emphasis on learning and development which is promoted via regular supervision and team reflection sessions. We strive to support each other, as well as the residents we work with. About the Role As the ATM, supporting the Team Manager to deliver high quality personalised adult social care, with a clear strength-based agenda, will be an important part of this role, as will your responsibility for verifying assessments and authorising when appropriate. You will be supervising both qualified and unqualified staff; working in accordance with the Care Act. You must also be able to demonstrate an applied and effective knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding vulnerable adults' procedures and be able to evidence this. You will have an understanding and commitment to supporting carers and a demonstrable commitment to providing management that supports and promotes Surrey County Council's equality and diversity policy. Shortlisting criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Professional qualification in Social Work with current registration (Social Work England or relevant authority). Significant post qualification experience, including management experience within a social care setting. Strong knowledge of legislation, assessments, care planning, and reviewing outcomes. Proven ability to provide effective professional supervision to AMHPs and less experienced colleagues. Confident in making sound, flexible decisions that respond quickly to changing needs. Able to prioritise daily challenges and build effective partnership relationships with individuals and professionals. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 08/03/2026 with interviews to be confirmed. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

This role has a starting salary of £47,142 per annum for working 36 hours per week. We are excited to be recruiting a Senior People Consultant to join our fantastic team based at Woodhatch Place, Reigate. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Role This is not a typical local authority HR post. If you're ready for your next step as a Senior HR Consultant within the education sector, this unique and dynamic position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Surrey's schools. You will play a central role in supporting schools through complex and challenging employment situations, working closely with school leaders, education colleagues and partners across the Council. These strong, collaborative relationships create a dynamic and rewarding environment in which your professional expertise will genuinely make a difference. The role reports into the People Business Partner (Schools) and may be called upon to mentor and develop less experienced team members; there are no direct line management responsibilities. The successful candidate will provide consistent, high quality support to customer schools throughout the Local Government Reorganisation and transition to Future Surrey, ensuring continuity of service, protecting commercial relationships, and maintaining strong customer loyalty. The postholder will deliver traded employee relations (ER) consultancy to schools purchasing services from the Surrey County Council Schools HR Service. As a fully traded offer, the role requires strong subject matter expertise, sensitive customer relationship management, and a commercially focused approach. This consultancy offer complements the council's statutory responsibilities by providing high quality, timely professional advice to support lawful and consistent people management. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Customer Focus: The ability to build trusted, professional relationships with a diverse range of schools, providing high quality, customer centred HR advice that supports consistent, lawful decision making. Teamwork: Evidence of collaborative working with colleagues, school leaders and partners, contributing to shared outcomes across a commercial, professional services environment. Effective Delivery: Significant experience managing complex, high risk employee relations casework with sound judgement and effective risk assessment in a local authority context. Purposeful Communication: Proven ability to provide clear, confident and commercially focused HR guidance to senior school leaders, including complex or sensitive employment matters. High-Performance: Strong working knowledge of employment law, education staffing regulations, and teachers' pay and conditions, with the ability to apply this expertise to support sound organisational decision making. Credibility and Collaboration: Experience providing leadership coaching or advisory support, demonstrating the maturity and influence required to engage credibly with senior stakeholders. You will need to have the willingness and ability to travel across Surrey to deliver timely, responsive on site support to customer schools. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: What has motivated you to apply for this role? Explain how your previous experience is relevant to this new role? Tell us about some of your involvement in employee relations casework, describing process and outcomes, and how you added value as an HR professional. Describe a situation you have found yourself in which explains how you would use your communication and influencing skills to engage and coach school leadership teams and other high-level stakeholders effectively? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 08/03/2026 with interviews planned to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information on our website. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

The starting salary for this role is £61,784 to £67,859 per annum depending on experience. This salary is based on a 36-hour working week. Are you a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX of England and Wales with a current practising certificate looking for a new opportunity to develop your career in Employment Law? As an Employment Senior Lawyer, you will join a supportive, successful and Lexcel accredited in-house legal team that delivers effective legal advice, representation and assistance to the Council. We offer hybrid working which allows for remote working but we also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio. You will be expected to attend a Surrey office a minimum of 40% of your working week, with the ability to access offices across Surrey's estate in Reigate, Leatherhead, Weybridge and Woking. The team are very approachable so there will always be someone to provide you with support and discuss matters with. Our Offer to You: 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pensionUp to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role As an Employment Senior Lawyer, you will be expected to carry out a range of key responsibilities, which will include: Providing solutions focused advice on Employment law matters to the Council, Surrey Fire and Rescue and Surrey schools Working with Human Resources to provide practical support and technical legal advice on a wide range of matters including disciplinary action, grievances, discrimination, whistleblowing, recruitment matters, restructures, TUPE and exit strategies Developing and maintaining effective business partnering relationships Managing Employment Tribunal cases on behalf of the Council and liaising with ACAS in relation to conciliation including drafting responses to claims and advocacy at some hearings Instruct and manage suppliers of external legal services such as solicitors and barristers in accordance with client requirements Running internal training and providing legal updates on relevant topicsLeading/contributing at client meetings Advising Members and Senior Officers of the Council Managing competing priorities to achieve client, statutory and Tribunal deadlines Exemplary client care and organisational skills Assisting with management and supervision of junior members of the team, including trainees and paralegals including ensuring the effective use of the Council's case management systems and work in accordance with the standards set out in the team's Lexcel manual and policies and procedures Contribute to the development, training or mentoring of colleagues where required. Your application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: You are a skilled employment lawyer with substantial experience of the law and practice in this area Experience of both contentious and non-contentious matters The ability to work with clients at all levels and give clear, accurate and practical advice We welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience from both the public and private sector. Candidates with private sector experience should have a solid understanding of how local authorities operate and demonstrate their ability to transfer knowledge and skills to successfully deliver advice within local government. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 01/03/2026 with interviews planned to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. If you are looking for a role which is both varied and interesting with an opportunity to develop your existing skills and employment experience by working in local government, please click the apply button below to submit your application. For an informal discussion please contact Julie Care via email. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

The starting salary for this role is 61,784 to 67,859 per annum depending on experience. This salary is based on a 36-hour working week. Are you a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX of England and Wales with a current practising certificate looking for a new opportunity to develop your career in Employment Law? As an Employment Senior Lawyer , you will join a supportive, successful and Lexcel accredited in-house legal team that delivers effective legal advice, representation and assistance to the Council. We offer hybrid working which allows for remote working but we also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio. You will be expected to attend a Surrey office a minimum of 40% of your working week, with the ability to access offices across Surrey's estate in Reigate, Leatherhead, Weybridge and Woking. The team are very approachable so there will always be someone to provide you with support and discuss matters with. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role As an Employment Senior Lawyer, you will be expected to carry out a range of key responsibilities, which will include: Providing solutions focused advice on Employment law matters to the Council, Surrey Fire and Rescue and Surrey schools Working with Human Resources to provide practical support and technical legal advice on a wide range of matters including disciplinary action, grievances, discrimination, whistleblowing, recruitment matters, restructures, TUPE and exit strategies Developing and maintaining effective business partnering relationships Managing Employment Tribunal cases on behalf of the Council and liaising with ACAS in relation to conciliation including drafting responses to claims and advocacy at some hearings Instruct and manage suppliers of external legal services such as solicitors and barristers in accordance with client requirements Running internal training and providing legal updates on relevant topics Leading/contributing at client meetings Advising Members and Senior Officers of the Council Managing competing priorities to achieve client, statutory and Tribunal deadlines Exemplary client care and organisational skills Assisting with management and supervision of junior members of the team, including trainees and paralegals including ensuring the effective use of the Council's case management systems and work in accordance with the standards set out in the team's Lexcel manual and policies and procedures Contribute to the development, training or mentoring of colleagues where required. Your application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: You are a skilled employment lawyer with substantial experience of the law and practice in this area Experience of both contentious and non-contentious matters The ability to work with clients at all levels and give clear, accurate and practical advice We welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience from both the public and private sector. Candidates with private sector experience should have a solid understanding of how local authorities operate and demonstrate their ability to transfer knowledge and skills to successfully deliver advice within local government. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 01/03/2026 with interviews planned to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. If you are looking for a role which is both varied and interesting with an opportunity to develop your existing skills and employment experience by working in local government, please click the apply button below to submit your application. For an informal discussion please contact Julie Care via email at . Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Location: Guildford Library, 77 North Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4AL Description We are committed to the development of our workforce.This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council.We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. The starting salary for this role is £15,323.50 (pro rata£30,647 per annum) for working 18 hours per week (two-week rota basis).This is a24 month fixed-term or secondment contract. Please discuss with your Line Manager beforesubmittingyour application. We are currently seeking a Library Branch Manager for Guildford Library. You may also work at Cobham and Horsley Libraries, which are in the same group, and will travel to other locations to support the wider library network as required. This position puts you at the heart of our communities, providing you with the opportunity to lead staff and volunteers in creating a dynamic library service that continually evolves to meet the needs of local communities. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Role As a Branch Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of staff ensuring that excellent customer service is delivered at all levels in your library. Making use of your communication skills, you will ensure that team members feel supported in their roles. You will provide training and development opportunities to staff while continuing to broaden your own knowledge. Our Branch Managers play an integral role in helping us achieve an inclusive and active library service partly through the planning of cultural events. This could involve organising an author talk, arranging theatre activities, or facilitating the creation of a temporary dance space. Using your networking skills to build local partnerships, you will encourage learning, and support local health and wellbeing. You will also oversee day-to-day activity in the library, which involves dealing with property issues, ensuring health and safety policy is adhered to, and managing customer comments, compliments, and complaints. The role profile attached to the bottom of this advert provides a detailed list of what you might encounter while working as a Branch Manager. However, we recognise transferable skills and are committed to providing training. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Experience of managing and supporting teams through change Ability to work with peers at a management level Ability to build relationships and develop internal and external partnerships Problem solving skills and ability to take appropriate action IT skills to use the library management systems and the resilience to support with a broad range of customer queries We want to find out how you will create an inclusive environment for staff and customers and ask that you answer the following questions as part of the application process (along with uploading your CV): What are your motivations for applying? Name three things you would do to attract more people to our libraries, demonstrating how they align with our Surrey Way framework. What qualities, experiences, and leadership approaches would make you an exceptional Library Manager? Library Managers have to prioritise competing demands on a daily basis. Outline what experience would you bring to support you with this. If you can match our energy for creating exceptional community spaces, we and our residents really want to hear from you. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and ourLife at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. Rota Week 1 MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT OFF OFF 9-5.30 2-7 9-3 OFF Week 2: MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT 9-1 OFF OFF 10.30-7 OFF 9-5 Please note that the above rota is subject to temporary or long-term revision, when required, to meet the needs of the library service, including occasionally covering until 7pm. Please note there are no staff parking facilities at libraries in Surrey, however there are pay and display car parks close to most locations. If using public transport, please check what options are available for you to travel to individual locations, and when making your application, consider your travel costs and arrangements. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Lydia Sharpe via email at . The job advert closes at 23:59 on 22/02/2026 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

The starting salary for this role is 30,647 per annum based on working 36 hours per week. This is a 6-month fixed term contract or secondment opportunity. We are excited to be hiring a new Customer Relationship Associate to join our fantastic Surrey Pension Customer Relationship team. Our team follows a hybrid schedule, working in-office one to two days per week with an additional one day per month for team meetings, and remotely for the rest. During your first eight weeks you will attend the office three days a week whilst you train and develop in the role. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Role The Customer Relationship Team serves as the front line for supporting customers and stakeholders, addressing a variety of queries related to the Local Government Pension Scheme through both phone and email. As a Customer Relationship Associate, you will embrace the Surrey Pension team's culture of high standards and accountability, ensuring the delivery of an exceptional customer experience. This role will contribute to the success of the Surrey Pension team. Operating with a limited degree of professional independence and autonomy, the role will predominantly undertake operational work with specific responsibility for being the primary point of contact for customers, stakeholders and supporting the Customer Relationship Team Manager. This includes: Providing a high level of customer service at all times Responding to high volumes of enquiries within the specified KPIs/SLAs Providing accurate information obtained from specialist IT systems or by referring defined complex enquiries to transactional or specialist second line support Maintaining information systems to ensure consistency and integrity of data Contributing to, and recommending changes and improvements to develop the level of service provided by the team This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain further knowledge and experience within the service. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent alternative) or able to evidence ability at an equivalent level Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to build sound relationships with customers Good administrative, organisational and analytical skills Ability to prioritise and plan own workload in the context of conflicting priorities and work on own initiative Competent in a range of IT tools Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert will close at 23:59 on 18th February 2026 with interviews scheduled for 4th March 2026. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information on our website. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

This role has a starting salary of £41,585 for working 36 hours per week. This is a 12 month fixed term contract / secondment opportunity. Surrey's Local Resilience Forum (SLRF) is looking to recruit a Training and Exercising Officer to join the SLRF Secretariat. The team is based in Woodhatch Place, Reigate, with occasional requirement to travel to other parts of Surrey. This is a hybrid role and a proportion can be undertaken remotely. On average 2 days are spent in the office each week but this is dependent on demand. SLRF is a partnership of over 50 organisations who work together to plan and prepare for emergencies. This position is part of the Secretariat team which supports and coordinates the Partnership. We would welcome applications for a secondment from staff within SLRF partners who have the support of their organisation. Our Offer to You: 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Role Surrey's Local Resilience Forum (SLRF) is seeking a driven individual with proven skills and experience to undertake the role of Training, Exercising and Continual Improvement Delivery Officer on behalf of the Partnership. Working as part of the SLRF Secretariat you will directly support the Training & Exercising and Debrief & Learning leads to deliver the objectives of their workstreams, in support of the SLRF Business Plan. Working in a complex multi-agency environment you will lead on determining the training needs of the partnership and develop and deliver training, including on-line and classroom based, to help strengthen the Partnership's and individuals' skills and capabilities. Working with other workstream leads you will help develop and deliver the Partnership's testing and exercising programme to ensure capabilities are in place to address ongoing and developing civil contingency risks. You will organise and facilitate organisational and operational debriefs, producing subsequent reports to ensure learning is captured, recommendations are actioned and embedded and that the LRF continually improves. You will also help assess the recommendations and findings from relevant inquiries and bring these into the Partnership. As part of the SLRF Secretariat you will also support the wider coordination and administration of the Partnership as determined by the SLRF manager. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Proven ability to develop and deliver training programmes/courses to a high level of quality to meet diverse training needs Proven ability to develop, deliver and assess exercises and tests to help improve skills and capabilities Ability to build and manage strong relationships Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent time management and organisational skills To apply, we request that you submit a CV and succinctly answer the following 4 questions: Please tell us why you are applying for this role. What relevant skills and experience would you bring to this role? What do you understand to be the role and work of Surrey's Local Resilience Forum? Why is training, exercising and debriefing so important to the work of Surrey's Local Resilience Forum? Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 22/02/2026 with interviews planned to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information on our website. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

This role has a starting salary of £61,954 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We are recruiting to a Team Manager (Occupational Therapy qualified) to lead our new Connect2Community (C2C) teams in East Surrey. These teams are at the forefront of our resident focused, early intervention approach, supporting people from first contact and delivering timely, strengths based care. This role is hybrid, based three days per week in the office. Our Offer to You This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced leader to manage one of our new Connect2Community (C2C) teams within Adult Social Care. You will provide strong, compassionate leadership to a multidisciplinary frontline team, ensuring residents receive safe, timely and empowering support from first contact. As a Team Manager, you will lead, motivate and support your team to deliver high quality, strengths based Occupational Therapy and social care practice. You'll be responsible for ensuring that professional standards, quality assurance measures and customer experience expectations are consistently achieved. Alongside this, you'll oversee day to day workflow, triage activity and resource management, maintaining a clear and coordinated operational approach. Building effective partnerships with health colleagues, community services, voluntary organisations, carers and families will be central to creating a joined up and responsive service. You will supervise Assistant Team Managers, promoting reflective practice, staff development and overall wellbeing, while ensuring that all practice aligns with legislation, policy requirements and budgetary responsibilities. The role also involves driving service improvement within the C2C model, placing emphasis on early intervention and strong risk management. In addition, you will lead safeguarding responsibilities and foster an inclusive, supportive team culture where staff feel valued, engaged and confident in delivering excellent care. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: A qualification in Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Nursing or another relevant field (with registration where required) Strong experience in adult social care, including knowledge of OT related legislation and strengths based practice Proven ability to manage, motivate and develop staff, with confidence managing performance, supporting reflective practice and ensuring high quality service delivery Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies Ability to manage complex risk, safeguarding and operational challenges with strong organisational and resource management skills A commitment to personalised, inclusive practice aligned with Surrey's "no one left behind" ambition Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. As part of the application process, you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following application questions: Looking at our advert, the Connect2Community model and Surrey County Council's commitment to ensuring that "no one is left behind", what is it about the Team Manager role that has motivated you to apply? Please reflect on how your values align with our strengths based, inclusive and person centred approach.What three leadership qualities do you have that would make you an effective Team Manager, and how would these qualities help you foster Surrey's culture of collaboration, inclusivity, learning and adaptability within a multidisciplinary team?Can you describe how you would support your team through a period of change - maintaining engagement, performance and practice quality, while ensuring staff wellbeing and creating an environment where people feel supported and confident to speak up? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 01/03/2026 with interviews planned to follow. Interviews may include an on-the-day exercise; full details will be shared following shortlisting. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Summary This full-time, permanent role has a starting salary of £41,585 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a Children's Residential Deputy Manager to join our fantastic team based at Ruth House in Woking. Are you committed to providing a caring and safe home environment for children and young people? Are you a champion for creating the right conditions in which children and young people can thrive and seize opportunities? If so, we'd love you hear from you. Our Offer to You: 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents Relocation bonus of up to £8,000 Refer a friend payment of £750 as a thank you for finding the right residential worker In return for your expertise, commitment and experience we will support your ongoing learning and development through a culture of high support and high challenge. We offer market leading training opportunities. About The Role: When a young person joins us at our home in Woking which supports children and young people with autism and/or learning disabilities, they're not just looking for support- they're looking for stability, encouragement and someone who believes in their potential. As a Deputy Manager you will help to guide and support the team of Residential Support Workers and Senior Practitioners who work directly with our children and young people on a daily basis. As a Deputy you will be the heart and soul of our home, working alongside the Home Manager to provide operational leadership and make sure everything runs smoothly with the day to day management of the home and any linked services. You'll also support the growth and development of our children and young people by: Ensuring they are listened toEnsuring they feel safe and cared forProviding them with opportunities to take part in games, activities and days outPromoting self-belief and creating the conditions to achieve endless possibilitiesAs a senior member of the team, we are looking for someone who is caring and passionate about our children and young people achieving their potential and this includes staff too! You'll supervise and support staff to deliver services that meet the needs of our children and young people whilst injecting fun, energy and adventure into how things are done. Work will include managing complexity, risk or vulnerability, which means you will need to know the Ofsted inspection framework, the quality standards governing children's homes and be able to evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of work within the home. Shortlisting Criteria: In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Proven ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with children/young people, their families and professionals involved in their care, and knowledge of the issues that affect them Proven experience in supervising, inspiring and leading staff, enabling them to improve practice and outcomes for young people Demonstrable competence in effective assessment, risk management and strengths-based care planning Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent alternative) and good IT skills In-depth knowledge of delivering statutory childcare services including at least 2 years' experience relevant to the residential care of children and knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality StandardsTo apply, we request that you submit a CV and respond to our 4 application questions. Contact Us: Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Sarah Muzzall by e-mail at The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 6th of March 2026 with interviews to follow. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and our residential staff will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across the county. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. We are committed to the safe recruitment of staff in our Residential homes across Surrey therefore if you are successful in being offered a role within our service, we will work with you to collect all required checks in line with government guidance. You can find out more about what information you will be asked to provide on the Government Website on Children's Homes. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR): Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

The starting salary for this role is £61,754 per annum, working 36 hours per week. This is an 18-month fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity with the possibility of an extension. We are hiring a Senior Finance Manager to join our Surrey Pension Team, based in Weybridge. We offer hybrid working, meaning you do not need to work from your office base all 5 days of the working week. About the Role As the Senior Finance Manager you will make a highly significant contribution to the success of the Surrey Pension Team. Operating with a high degree of professional independence and autonomy, you will perform a mix of operational and project-related work (the mix will vary according to the nature of the work) in line with Surrey Pension Team plans to deliver its strategic objectives. You will have specific responsibility for leading a team of managers and officers across financial matters of the Surrey Pension Fund to deliver key operational works that include: Delivering the Surrey Pension Team Finance Strategy including preparation of the annual Pension Fund accounts and Annual Report, Ensuring key financial controls are robust, forecasting and setting both the service operating budget and the Fund budget, Managing all banking and income transactions, allocating, recording and reporting (including KPIs) these accurately and timely, Liaising with key senior stakeholders including the Pension Fund Committee, the Local Pension Board, employers, auditors, actuaries, funding managers, custodians, and the Fund pool and its partners. Drafting reports for both Committee and Board and presenting on all matters relating to the financial position of the SPT and Fund is also a key requirement of the role, as well as deputising for the Head of Pensions - Resources, covering key meetings such as Pension Fund Committee, Local Pension Board, PSLT and with key stakeholders when required. In this role you will adopt the Surrey Pension Team culture of strong standards and accountability to responsibly deliver a first-class customer experience and work collaboratively with all services within Surrey Pensions to actively seek service improvements through continuous improvement and digital initiatives in line with strategic objectives, to improve operational efficiency and customer experience. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Build trusting partnerships, offering constructive challenge and communicating complex financial/pension information clearly to non specialists. Demonstrate adaptability, a positive approach to change, and a commitment to giving and receiving feedback. Hold a recognised accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIPFA). Possess strong knowledge of public sector finance/pensions, including statutory regulations, accounting requirements, and/or local authority/pension account structures. Analyse, interpret, model, and reconcile complex financial/pension data with high attention to detail, including resolving issues such as ledger and tax reconciliations. Use IT systems and financial tools effectively, acting as a subject matter expert and producing/interpret complex reports, including liaison with third party party providers. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: The Surrey Pension Team emphasises accountability, customer experience and continuous improvement. Tell us about a time you embedded cultural or process improvements within your team. The role oversees the Surrey Pension Team budget and supports the Surrey Pension Fund. Please give an example of when you have managed budgets and financial operations. What controls and forecasting approaches did you implement? Describe a complex reconciliation you've managed involving multiple financial or pension data sources. What specific technical tools or methods did you use to cleanse, transform and validate the data? Tell us about a time you evaluated service delivery and introduced an innovative solution to improve efficiency, quality or customer experience. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 01/03/2026 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.