About Camden Camden is a borough driven by social justice, where we work alongside our citizens to tackle complex challenges and ensure that no one is left behind. Our residents are our greatest asset, and we are committed to increasing citizen participation in decision making to build a stronger, more connected community. The Community Wealth Fund (CWF) is a £30m social impact investment initiative aimed at transforming investment and funding markets for the better. Focused on increasing economic opportunities for young people and ensuring greater diversity in leadership, this ambitious fund places citizen involvement and decision making at its core. How You'll Be Involved As the Community Wealth Fund enters our pilot phase, we seek an experienced social investment professional to work with our Youth Panel and community decision making groups to build out two new investment funds, one focussed on improving economic opportunities for the young people of Camden, and the other focussed on giving entrepreneurs from under-represented backgrounds access to capital. You will support our community decision making groups in shaping an investment strategy, designing and launching a fund, conducting due diligence, and making investments. This is social investment done in a completely new way; therefore the role requires adaptability, strong emotional intelligence, and a commitment to power-sharing in investment. You will manage partnerships across Camden, particularly building networks of entrepreneurs and business leaders interested in our funding. Supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs through the application process will be central to this role. You will also handle investments from application to disbursement, including legal agreements, and refine processes alongside our panels. All About You We are looking for some who has experience in structuring investments across equity, debt, and quasi-equity, conducting financial analysis and due diligence, and preparing investment recommendations. Strong communication skills, emotional awareness, and an interest in continuous improvement are essential. You should have experience supporting entrepreneurs through an investment process, negotiating legal agreements, and building investment pipelines. A strong understanding of impact measurement and stakeholder engagement will be key to success. If you decide to apply for this job, please make sure that in the application form you explain in detail how you have acquired and put into practice the following key skills. These are the criteria we will be shortlisting applications against: Communication skills, especially explaining investment principles to non-investors Investment expertise, and details of which instruments you have worked with previously Running an investment process end to end Supporting entrepreneurs through an investment process Ways in which you have tackled inequality through your work To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting . What We Offer At Camden, you'll receive a host of benefits including: 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible working opportunities. Interest free loans Access to our incredible staff networks Career development and training Wellbeing support and activities Visit for more details. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit Anonymised Application - in keeping with Camden's commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. Closing Date: 4 March 2025 at 23:55. To apply, please visit our website via the button below.
Feb 14, 2025
Full time
About Camden Camden is a borough driven by social justice, where we work alongside our citizens to tackle complex challenges and ensure that no one is left behind. Our residents are our greatest asset, and we are committed to increasing citizen participation in decision making to build a stronger, more connected community. The Community Wealth Fund (CWF) is a £30m social impact investment initiative aimed at transforming investment and funding markets for the better. Focused on increasing economic opportunities for young people and ensuring greater diversity in leadership, this ambitious fund places citizen involvement and decision making at its core. How You'll Be Involved As the Community Wealth Fund enters our pilot phase, we seek an experienced social investment professional to work with our Youth Panel and community decision making groups to build out two new investment funds, one focussed on improving economic opportunities for the young people of Camden, and the other focussed on giving entrepreneurs from under-represented backgrounds access to capital. You will support our community decision making groups in shaping an investment strategy, designing and launching a fund, conducting due diligence, and making investments. This is social investment done in a completely new way; therefore the role requires adaptability, strong emotional intelligence, and a commitment to power-sharing in investment. You will manage partnerships across Camden, particularly building networks of entrepreneurs and business leaders interested in our funding. Supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs through the application process will be central to this role. You will also handle investments from application to disbursement, including legal agreements, and refine processes alongside our panels. All About You We are looking for some who has experience in structuring investments across equity, debt, and quasi-equity, conducting financial analysis and due diligence, and preparing investment recommendations. Strong communication skills, emotional awareness, and an interest in continuous improvement are essential. You should have experience supporting entrepreneurs through an investment process, negotiating legal agreements, and building investment pipelines. A strong understanding of impact measurement and stakeholder engagement will be key to success. If you decide to apply for this job, please make sure that in the application form you explain in detail how you have acquired and put into practice the following key skills. These are the criteria we will be shortlisting applications against: Communication skills, especially explaining investment principles to non-investors Investment expertise, and details of which instruments you have worked with previously Running an investment process end to end Supporting entrepreneurs through an investment process Ways in which you have tackled inequality through your work To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting . What We Offer At Camden, you'll receive a host of benefits including: 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible working opportunities. Interest free loans Access to our incredible staff networks Career development and training Wellbeing support and activities Visit for more details. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit Anonymised Application - in keeping with Camden's commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. Closing Date: 4 March 2025 at 23:55. To apply, please visit our website via the button below.
Starting salary: £48,456 Job Level: Level 4 Zone 2 Work Location: 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG with remote working arrangements available Hours per week: 36 Contract type: Permanent Closing date: Wednesday 21st December 2022, 23:59 Interviews to be held: Week commencing 9th January 2023 Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion Anonymised Application - in keeping with Camden's commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. About us Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Because we're not just home to the UK's fast-growing economy. We're home to the most important conversations happening today. And we're making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. As a Procurement Project Manager you will be part of this drive for inclusiveness through implementing commercial strategies. The Role The post-holder will lead, shape and steer the delivery of individual complex procurement projects at all levels within their category area, including above and below UK public procurement thresholds. The role will report to the Category Manager responsible for commercial strategy within the Supporting People directorate for health, social care and housing related support services for adults and children and young people. However, the role will include flexibility to work on projects across Supporting Communities and Corporate Services directorates as may be required. The post-holder will take projects from initiation through to contract implementation and lifecycle, with responsibility for maximising savings and efficiencies from goods and services while ensuring appropriate levels of quality. You will act as an expert advisor, challenging where appropriate to ensure all procurement processes stand up to scrutiny and are fair. You will be expected to drive through and embed social value outcomes every procurement you support. Working closely with service leads from across the Council the post holder will provide a professional, 'value adding', procurement service. About you You will be experienced in working independently on complex projects and be able to maintain a professional and confident working relationship with the service leads and stakeholders within your spend area. This will include the development of appropriate procurement approach options and challenge for commissioners and service leads to deliver required service objectives, innovation and value for money. You will have proven to be capable of producing high quality procurement documentation and robust and transparent management of all stages of the procurement and governance processes. Expert knowledge of procurement regulations and ability to navigate internal policies and standing orders are essential. Responsibility and drive for personal continuous professional development and shared learning are encouraged within the team. Experience in the health and social care areas is highly desirable. The post-holder may have expertise within this specific service area, but must be flexible in that they may be responsible for delivering procurement projects for a range of different categories/services across the Council as may be required. To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting . Working for Camden We're ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we're supporting people, and we'll redefine what a career can be. At Camden, you'll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Visit to see full details of our benefits. Additional information To view the Job Profile, please CLICK HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the 'Why you?' section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Job Profile. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit . Asking for Adjustments Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on , at or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.
Dec 20, 2022
Full time
Starting salary: £48,456 Job Level: Level 4 Zone 2 Work Location: 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG with remote working arrangements available Hours per week: 36 Contract type: Permanent Closing date: Wednesday 21st December 2022, 23:59 Interviews to be held: Week commencing 9th January 2023 Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion Anonymised Application - in keeping with Camden's commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. About us Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Because we're not just home to the UK's fast-growing economy. We're home to the most important conversations happening today. And we're making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. As a Procurement Project Manager you will be part of this drive for inclusiveness through implementing commercial strategies. The Role The post-holder will lead, shape and steer the delivery of individual complex procurement projects at all levels within their category area, including above and below UK public procurement thresholds. The role will report to the Category Manager responsible for commercial strategy within the Supporting People directorate for health, social care and housing related support services for adults and children and young people. However, the role will include flexibility to work on projects across Supporting Communities and Corporate Services directorates as may be required. The post-holder will take projects from initiation through to contract implementation and lifecycle, with responsibility for maximising savings and efficiencies from goods and services while ensuring appropriate levels of quality. You will act as an expert advisor, challenging where appropriate to ensure all procurement processes stand up to scrutiny and are fair. You will be expected to drive through and embed social value outcomes every procurement you support. Working closely with service leads from across the Council the post holder will provide a professional, 'value adding', procurement service. About you You will be experienced in working independently on complex projects and be able to maintain a professional and confident working relationship with the service leads and stakeholders within your spend area. This will include the development of appropriate procurement approach options and challenge for commissioners and service leads to deliver required service objectives, innovation and value for money. You will have proven to be capable of producing high quality procurement documentation and robust and transparent management of all stages of the procurement and governance processes. Expert knowledge of procurement regulations and ability to navigate internal policies and standing orders are essential. Responsibility and drive for personal continuous professional development and shared learning are encouraged within the team. Experience in the health and social care areas is highly desirable. The post-holder may have expertise within this specific service area, but must be flexible in that they may be responsible for delivering procurement projects for a range of different categories/services across the Council as may be required. To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting . Working for Camden We're ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we're supporting people, and we'll redefine what a career can be. At Camden, you'll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Visit to see full details of our benefits. Additional information To view the Job Profile, please CLICK HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the 'Why you?' section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Job Profile. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit . Asking for Adjustments Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on , at or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.
Starting salary: £45,042 Job Level: Level 4 Zone 2 Work Location: 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG Hours per week: 36 Contract type: Permanent Closing date: Sunday 11th December 2022 at 23:59 Interviews to be held: Friday 16th December 2022 Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion Anonymised Application - in keeping with Camden's commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. About us In Camden we are committed to working together to make our borough the best place to live, work, study, and visit. Partnership with our communities is central to the way we work, so that everyone can access opportunities, and nobody gets left behind. Here's where you can help decide a better future for us all. The role This role is responsible for a wide range of Landlord's building matters from considering requests from tenants to commissioning works to properties, ensuring that tenants are complying with their lease terms, investigating disrepair issues, recommending remedial work, instructing and liaising with contractors, preparing dilapidations reports, specification of works, ensuring H&S audits and compliance, risk assessments. This role reports into the Senior Building Surveyor to ensure Camden's commercial property portfolio is maintained to a high standard and that our buildings are safe, comfortable and serviceable. To manage the regular inspection of planned and reactive maintenance of a portfolio of properties, ensuring that all health, safety and environmental management issues are addressed. The successful candidate will manage their own portfolio of work to include aspects of Commercial property management (maintenance, repairs, major works, financial, etc) to ensure that all building requirements are met, and business tenant requests are addressed. Regular visits to each building are also required. You will also be required to work with the Senior Building Surveyor and others, to be responsible for repairs/maintenance and capital works with a budget of circa £4.8m up till 2027. About you We are looking for someone that has extensive property management experience, knowledge of building maintenance procedures and knowledge of administrative processes and that has a suitable construction-based qualification (i.e. HNC/HND or equivalent) with at least 3 years' specific property management and building maintenance experience. Relevant knowledge and experience of building defect diagnosis, specifying repairs, and co-ordination and management of works, and delivering services where high level of customer care and satisfaction is necessary along with good knowledge of managing contracts and contractors on site. A thorough knowledge and understanding of health and safety legislation (Health & Safety at Work Act 1974) and how it relates to commercial property management is essential for this role with the ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Additional information To view the Job Profile, please click HERE To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the 'Why you?' section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the "About You" section. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website Asking for Adjustments Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on , at or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.
Dec 20, 2022
Full time
Starting salary: £45,042 Job Level: Level 4 Zone 2 Work Location: 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG Hours per week: 36 Contract type: Permanent Closing date: Sunday 11th December 2022 at 23:59 Interviews to be held: Friday 16th December 2022 Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion Anonymised Application - in keeping with Camden's commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. About us In Camden we are committed to working together to make our borough the best place to live, work, study, and visit. Partnership with our communities is central to the way we work, so that everyone can access opportunities, and nobody gets left behind. Here's where you can help decide a better future for us all. The role This role is responsible for a wide range of Landlord's building matters from considering requests from tenants to commissioning works to properties, ensuring that tenants are complying with their lease terms, investigating disrepair issues, recommending remedial work, instructing and liaising with contractors, preparing dilapidations reports, specification of works, ensuring H&S audits and compliance, risk assessments. This role reports into the Senior Building Surveyor to ensure Camden's commercial property portfolio is maintained to a high standard and that our buildings are safe, comfortable and serviceable. To manage the regular inspection of planned and reactive maintenance of a portfolio of properties, ensuring that all health, safety and environmental management issues are addressed. The successful candidate will manage their own portfolio of work to include aspects of Commercial property management (maintenance, repairs, major works, financial, etc) to ensure that all building requirements are met, and business tenant requests are addressed. Regular visits to each building are also required. You will also be required to work with the Senior Building Surveyor and others, to be responsible for repairs/maintenance and capital works with a budget of circa £4.8m up till 2027. About you We are looking for someone that has extensive property management experience, knowledge of building maintenance procedures and knowledge of administrative processes and that has a suitable construction-based qualification (i.e. HNC/HND or equivalent) with at least 3 years' specific property management and building maintenance experience. Relevant knowledge and experience of building defect diagnosis, specifying repairs, and co-ordination and management of works, and delivering services where high level of customer care and satisfaction is necessary along with good knowledge of managing contracts and contractors on site. A thorough knowledge and understanding of health and safety legislation (Health & Safety at Work Act 1974) and how it relates to commercial property management is essential for this role with the ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Additional information To view the Job Profile, please click HERE To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the 'Why you?' section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the "About You" section. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website Asking for Adjustments Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on , at or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.
Starting salary: £33,789 Job Level: Level 3, Zone 1 Work Location: 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG Hours per week: 36 Contract type: Permanent Closing date: Wednesday 14th December 2022 at 23:59 Interviews to be held: TBC Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion About us Camden is listening to everyone, including you. We're giving a platform to people inside and outside our community. Because we're not just home to the UK's fast-growing economy. We're home to the most important conversations happening today. And we're making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here's where you can help decide a better future for us all The role As a Business Rates Officer, you'll be managing a large working group of Business Rates accounts and associated Business Improvement District (BID) Levy accounts. Ensuring the Council delivers an effective billing, collection, and recovery process. You'll take a customer focused approach to maximising revenue for the organisation, making sure we meet our legal and statutory requirements as well as delivering the ambitions set out in our Camden 2025 plan. You'll provide a professional and proactive service by responding to a variety of correspondence and taking telephone calls. Alongside this, you'll identify and develop recovery action against businesses all the way through the recovery process. This will require you to attend and represent the Council at both Magistrates Court and the High Court, including virtual hearings. This role can be challenging, as you'll be managing a range of queries relating to billing, collection, and recovery. However, you'll be playing a crucial role in supporting the Council in maximising its resources to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. About you To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our people by visiting We're looking for someone with excellent analytical, literacy, and written communication skills with knowledge of IT applications and software. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to work flexibly, balancing competing priorities and meeting deadlines. You'll be able to tactfully deal with a wide range of stakeholders both internally and externally, as well as using problem solving skills and initiative to provide a customer focused support service. IRRV qualified or previous technical experience gained from having worked in a Business Rates customer focused environment. An understanding of and experience of compliance with data protection/sharing and audit/financial standards. More broadly, you'll take the lead in identifying improvements to processes and systems, while effectively working as a team member to deliver our shared purpose. Working for Camden We're ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we're supporting people, and we'll redefine what a career can be. At Camden, you'll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Visit to see full details of our benefits. Additional information To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser:
Dec 20, 2022
Full time
Starting salary: £33,789 Job Level: Level 3, Zone 1 Work Location: 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG Hours per week: 36 Contract type: Permanent Closing date: Wednesday 14th December 2022 at 23:59 Interviews to be held: TBC Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion About us Camden is listening to everyone, including you. We're giving a platform to people inside and outside our community. Because we're not just home to the UK's fast-growing economy. We're home to the most important conversations happening today. And we're making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here's where you can help decide a better future for us all The role As a Business Rates Officer, you'll be managing a large working group of Business Rates accounts and associated Business Improvement District (BID) Levy accounts. Ensuring the Council delivers an effective billing, collection, and recovery process. You'll take a customer focused approach to maximising revenue for the organisation, making sure we meet our legal and statutory requirements as well as delivering the ambitions set out in our Camden 2025 plan. You'll provide a professional and proactive service by responding to a variety of correspondence and taking telephone calls. Alongside this, you'll identify and develop recovery action against businesses all the way through the recovery process. This will require you to attend and represent the Council at both Magistrates Court and the High Court, including virtual hearings. This role can be challenging, as you'll be managing a range of queries relating to billing, collection, and recovery. However, you'll be playing a crucial role in supporting the Council in maximising its resources to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. About you To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our people by visiting We're looking for someone with excellent analytical, literacy, and written communication skills with knowledge of IT applications and software. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to work flexibly, balancing competing priorities and meeting deadlines. You'll be able to tactfully deal with a wide range of stakeholders both internally and externally, as well as using problem solving skills and initiative to provide a customer focused support service. IRRV qualified or previous technical experience gained from having worked in a Business Rates customer focused environment. An understanding of and experience of compliance with data protection/sharing and audit/financial standards. More broadly, you'll take the lead in identifying improvements to processes and systems, while effectively working as a team member to deliver our shared purpose. Working for Camden We're ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we're supporting people, and we'll redefine what a career can be. At Camden, you'll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Visit to see full details of our benefits. Additional information To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser:
Salary: £72,636 - £88,257 Job Grade: Level 6 Zone 2 Work Location: Unit 1B, Berol House, 25 Ashley Road, London, N17 9LJ with opportunity for home/remote working Hours per week: 37 Contract Type: Permanent Closing date: Friday 6th January 2023, 5pm Interviews to be held: TBC Alternative flexible working options available/open to discussion Anonymised Application - in keeping with Camden's commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. Employed by the London Borough of Camden the Head of Legal will be based in North London Waste Authority (NLWA), serving Camden and six other north London boroughs. About the role The Head of Legal role is an essential role to manage NLWA's legal risks and issues. NLWA is technically in law a local authority in its own right albeit, one that still operates in the pre-executive reforms LGA 1972 act regime, has a limited legal role and duties, but still subject to many of the same requirements such as FOI. Therefore, ideally the postholder will have knowledge of local government law. This is a specialist role, and the incumbent of the role will be the professional lead for legal in the organisation. The key stakeholders are internal NLWA teams, NLHPP, London Energy Ltd and Members and the postholder will be expected to liaise considerably with private sector organisations that NLWA employ acting as gatekeeper to what goes out and what stays with NLWA, looking to deal with as much as possible inhouse. In addition, as Camden supplies officers to the Authority, the postholder will be expected to liaise very closely with Camden's Borough Solicitor. The postholder will be expected to lead the strategic planning, development and coordination of the legal service for the identified area of responsibility ensuring exceptional quality of service provision, proactive planning for legal changes and reflection of the organisation's overall strategic objectives. They will oversee legal services and advice provided to departments in the identified areas ensuring timely, accurate information is provided, business requirements are met and risk to the organisation is minimised. Oversee the setting, monitoring and assessment of key performance indicators and service targets within their team, distributing targets equitably and maintaining excellent communication to ensure targets are achieved participate in the compiling; monitoring and evaluation of the directorate's expenditure budget to ensure that appropriate funds are allocated and spending is kept within budget, particularly around legal supplier spend and contribute to corporate policy for Legal Services ensuring representation of all stakeholder's interests and accountabilities. About You You will have knowledge of the political process, including understanding of corporate and strategic service issues and expected to have in depth knowledge of local government law, property law or commercial law or relevant waste & energy related law Have a commitment to the valuing diversity and inclusion and understanding of its relevance to service delivery and employment. You will also have experience of working with and providing high level advice to officers at senior level or equivalent, experience of successfully managing and motivating individuals and teams, introducing and maintaining quality initiatives, evidence of successfully managing risk, particularly commercial and legal risks and experience leading a legal services function For more information regarding this role please refer to the job profile. About NLWA Our mission is to preserve resources and the environment for future generations by exemplary planning, innovation and communication in managing north London's waste. We serve two million residents in seven boroughs and run communications and engagement campaigns to help them reduce their rubbish and recycle more. We campaign for government and industry action to reduce unnecessary single-use items, encourage reuse and repair and promote effective recycling. To help tackle the climate emergency and to prevent rubbish going to landfill, we are building the greenest Energy Recovery Facility in the country and modern recycling facilities at the Edmonton EcoPark, through the North London Heat and Power Project. Working for NLWA The post-holder will work for NLWA and be based at NLWA's office in Tottenham Hale but be employed by London Borough of Camden through whom NLWA staff are employed. The North London Heat and Power Project is located at Edmonton EcoPark. Working for Camden We're ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine our corporate services, and we'll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we'd love to talk At Camden, you'll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click HERE to see full details of our benefits. Additional information To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the following link into your browser: To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the 'Why you?' section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the "About You" section. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website Asking for Adjustments Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact Bernadette Daley at
Dec 20, 2022
Full time
Salary: £72,636 - £88,257 Job Grade: Level 6 Zone 2 Work Location: Unit 1B, Berol House, 25 Ashley Road, London, N17 9LJ with opportunity for home/remote working Hours per week: 37 Contract Type: Permanent Closing date: Friday 6th January 2023, 5pm Interviews to be held: TBC Alternative flexible working options available/open to discussion Anonymised Application - in keeping with Camden's commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. Employed by the London Borough of Camden the Head of Legal will be based in North London Waste Authority (NLWA), serving Camden and six other north London boroughs. About the role The Head of Legal role is an essential role to manage NLWA's legal risks and issues. NLWA is technically in law a local authority in its own right albeit, one that still operates in the pre-executive reforms LGA 1972 act regime, has a limited legal role and duties, but still subject to many of the same requirements such as FOI. Therefore, ideally the postholder will have knowledge of local government law. This is a specialist role, and the incumbent of the role will be the professional lead for legal in the organisation. The key stakeholders are internal NLWA teams, NLHPP, London Energy Ltd and Members and the postholder will be expected to liaise considerably with private sector organisations that NLWA employ acting as gatekeeper to what goes out and what stays with NLWA, looking to deal with as much as possible inhouse. In addition, as Camden supplies officers to the Authority, the postholder will be expected to liaise very closely with Camden's Borough Solicitor. The postholder will be expected to lead the strategic planning, development and coordination of the legal service for the identified area of responsibility ensuring exceptional quality of service provision, proactive planning for legal changes and reflection of the organisation's overall strategic objectives. They will oversee legal services and advice provided to departments in the identified areas ensuring timely, accurate information is provided, business requirements are met and risk to the organisation is minimised. Oversee the setting, monitoring and assessment of key performance indicators and service targets within their team, distributing targets equitably and maintaining excellent communication to ensure targets are achieved participate in the compiling; monitoring and evaluation of the directorate's expenditure budget to ensure that appropriate funds are allocated and spending is kept within budget, particularly around legal supplier spend and contribute to corporate policy for Legal Services ensuring representation of all stakeholder's interests and accountabilities. About You You will have knowledge of the political process, including understanding of corporate and strategic service issues and expected to have in depth knowledge of local government law, property law or commercial law or relevant waste & energy related law Have a commitment to the valuing diversity and inclusion and understanding of its relevance to service delivery and employment. You will also have experience of working with and providing high level advice to officers at senior level or equivalent, experience of successfully managing and motivating individuals and teams, introducing and maintaining quality initiatives, evidence of successfully managing risk, particularly commercial and legal risks and experience leading a legal services function For more information regarding this role please refer to the job profile. About NLWA Our mission is to preserve resources and the environment for future generations by exemplary planning, innovation and communication in managing north London's waste. We serve two million residents in seven boroughs and run communications and engagement campaigns to help them reduce their rubbish and recycle more. We campaign for government and industry action to reduce unnecessary single-use items, encourage reuse and repair and promote effective recycling. To help tackle the climate emergency and to prevent rubbish going to landfill, we are building the greenest Energy Recovery Facility in the country and modern recycling facilities at the Edmonton EcoPark, through the North London Heat and Power Project. Working for NLWA The post-holder will work for NLWA and be based at NLWA's office in Tottenham Hale but be employed by London Borough of Camden through whom NLWA staff are employed. The North London Heat and Power Project is located at Edmonton EcoPark. Working for Camden We're ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine our corporate services, and we'll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we'd love to talk At Camden, you'll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click HERE to see full details of our benefits. Additional information To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the following link into your browser: To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the 'Why you?' section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the "About You" section. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website Asking for Adjustments Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact Bernadette Daley at
Starting salary: £38,297 Job level: Level 4, Zone 1 Work location: 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG Hours per week: 36 Contract type: Permanent Closing date: Sunday 3rd July 2022 at 23:59 Interviews to be held: TBC Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion About Us Camden is building somewhere everyone can thrive, by making our borough the best place to live, work, study, and visit. Because we're not just home to the UK's fast-growing economy. We're home to the most important conversations happening today. And we're making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Come and join us as a Senior Tree Officer, where you will make a real difference to the urban forest environment at Camden. The Role We are looking for an experienced arboricultural professional to join an internationally recognised Tree Service working with the most up to date arboriculture equipment's and IT resources. You will assist the Tree manager in the management of Council owned trees whilst delivering the Service Level Agreements for the maintenance of the Council's tree stock. You will be responsible for appropriate risk management, giving specialist advice and providing day-to day supervision of Tree Officers. You must be willing to undertake a wide range of duties that are not directly related to the technical area of arboriculture, for example: financial management, general administration, database interrogation and information retrieval, manipulation of large amounts of data within Excel, recharging Client departments, contract management and producing financial reports for client departments. The Senior Tree Officer will be required to participate in the 24hr emergency call out rota and evening meetings as required. About you We are looking for someone with a level 4 qualification in arboriculture or above with a minimum of 5 years' post qualification experience in the industry. You will have experience monitoring tree pests & diseases, creating annual management plans and procurement of contracts, specifically, but not limited to oak processionary moth and massaria. To succeed in this role you have the ability to stay calm under pressure, identify tree risk levels and prioritise work programmes accordingly. We are keen to help team members develop and are looking for a positive individual with personal drive and initiative who wants to learn and improve to join our team. Working for Camden We're ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we're supporting our residents with housing, and we'll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we'd love to talk. At Camden, you'll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click HERE to see full details of our benefits. Additional information To view the Job Profile, please click HERE To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the 'Why you?' section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Job Profile. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website Asking for Adjustments Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on , at or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.
Jun 20, 2022
Full time
Starting salary: £38,297 Job level: Level 4, Zone 1 Work location: 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG Hours per week: 36 Contract type: Permanent Closing date: Sunday 3rd July 2022 at 23:59 Interviews to be held: TBC Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion About Us Camden is building somewhere everyone can thrive, by making our borough the best place to live, work, study, and visit. Because we're not just home to the UK's fast-growing economy. We're home to the most important conversations happening today. And we're making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Come and join us as a Senior Tree Officer, where you will make a real difference to the urban forest environment at Camden. The Role We are looking for an experienced arboricultural professional to join an internationally recognised Tree Service working with the most up to date arboriculture equipment's and IT resources. You will assist the Tree manager in the management of Council owned trees whilst delivering the Service Level Agreements for the maintenance of the Council's tree stock. You will be responsible for appropriate risk management, giving specialist advice and providing day-to day supervision of Tree Officers. You must be willing to undertake a wide range of duties that are not directly related to the technical area of arboriculture, for example: financial management, general administration, database interrogation and information retrieval, manipulation of large amounts of data within Excel, recharging Client departments, contract management and producing financial reports for client departments. The Senior Tree Officer will be required to participate in the 24hr emergency call out rota and evening meetings as required. About you We are looking for someone with a level 4 qualification in arboriculture or above with a minimum of 5 years' post qualification experience in the industry. You will have experience monitoring tree pests & diseases, creating annual management plans and procurement of contracts, specifically, but not limited to oak processionary moth and massaria. To succeed in this role you have the ability to stay calm under pressure, identify tree risk levels and prioritise work programmes accordingly. We are keen to help team members develop and are looking for a positive individual with personal drive and initiative who wants to learn and improve to join our team. Working for Camden We're ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we're supporting our residents with housing, and we'll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we'd love to talk. At Camden, you'll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click HERE to see full details of our benefits. Additional information To view the Job Profile, please click HERE To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the 'Why you?' section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Job Profile. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website Asking for Adjustments Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on , at or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.
