Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for our residents and businesses and become part of the Knowsley Journey Salary: £25,583 - £25,989 per annum plus 33% shift allowance payable Location: Stretton Way, Stretton Way Depot, Huyton Ind Estate, Huyton, L36 6JF Contract: Permanent Hours: 36 hours per week. Shift worker over 7 days. DBS Check: No Closing Date: 11/01/2026 at 23:59 Reference: CVP 0495 Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter , demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace. Come join us and be part of our success. Safer Communities would like to invite applications for a Security Officer. You will work within the security team who provide services for the public, other council services, schools and Council buildings. You will be responsible for: Monitoring CCTV cameras throughout the borough. Working with various government agencies. Producing daily reports for Council officers. Alarm handling for fire and intruder systems in the borough will also be within the role. Dealing with telephone calls into the control room from the public and service users. Experience of control room operations and good communication skills are required. Full training and uniform will be provided. The successful applicants must successfully pass NPPV level 2 vetting equivalent to joining police standard. The offer of a position will be dependent on the result of that vetting check. At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time. We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants. At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification. Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. How to apply To upload your CV you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so. You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.

A local government authority in the UK is looking for a dedicated Security Officer to join their team. Responsibilities include monitoring CCTV across the borough, producing daily reports for council officers, and handling fire/intruder alarms. Candidates should possess good communication skills, with experience in control room operations preferred. Full training and uniform will be provided, and applicants must pass NPPV level 2 vetting. The role offers flexible working options and promotes inclusivity in recruitment.

Executive Director - Health and Social Care Executive Director / SCP 301-304 Plus Excellent Benefits £125,712 - £137,831 per annum Ref: CVP 0501 Knowsley is ambitious for its people. Fresh from a really positive CQC outcome (Good in all areas and in the top 4 in the country), we're building on strong foundations to deliver the best possible health and adult social care for our communities. As our new Executive Director (Health & Social Care), you'll provide inspirational, system wide leadership-setting strategic direction, championing prevention and integration, and turning vision into impact. About the role Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will provide clear, decisive leadership across Adult Social Care, Public Health and Whole Life Commissioning, ensuring the planning, design and delivery of high-quality, person-centred services for the people of Knowsley. You'll be empowered and fully accountable for outcomes within your remit, making decisions that improve lives every day. You will discharge the statutory duties of the Director of Adult Social Services (DASS), offering expert strategic advice on statutory functions and professional practice. You will be a key member of the Executive Management Team-working corporately to deliver our Council Plan and Borough wide priorities. About you We are looking for an accomplished senior leader with a track record of delivering transformation at scale across complex health and care systems. You will bring credibility as a statutory DASS (or readiness to step into the role), exceptional partnership skills, and the confidence to influence at local, regional and national levels. You will combine strategic insight with practical delivery-aligning performance, people and resources to achieve better outcomes and value for money. You will need to be collaborative, partnership focussed, politically astute, and inspired by our Knowsley Better Together approach. This role carries corporate responsibilities across the Council-supporting members as community leaders, leading priority initiatives and, when needed, deputising for the Chief Executive. Why Knowsley? We are a values driven authority with a clear plan, strong partnerships and a shared ambition to improve lives. You'll find a committed team, an inclusive culture, and the freedom to innovate. At Knowsley Council, we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, and part-time. We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce. See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC on our website. Find further information regarding the role on our website. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants. Key Dates: Closing Date - 1 February 2026. Technical Longlist Interview - 5 February 2026. Assessment Centre (In Person) - 26 February 2026. Employment and Appointments Committee (In Person) - 27 February 2026. At Knowsley, we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact James Duncan, Chief Executive. If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification. Please note, if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. How to apply : For further details, please visit our website via the apply button shown.