Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Head of Economic Growth and Strategic Regeneration on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: To act as the Council's lead expert on economic growth and regeneration and provide leadership and co-ordination of the Council's strategic and operational approach to Economic growth and Strategic Regeneration. To act as a place shaper and bring together internal and external stakeholders to support economic growth and prosperity across the Borough. To lead on the delivery of programmes and projects through effective partnership working that support Economic Growth and Strategic Regeneration. To engage at a senior level both locally, regionally and nationally with public and private sector partners and take an entrepreneurial approach to the development and capitalisation of Economic Growth and Regeneration opportunities. You will be responsible to: Act as principal professional adviser to the Council in specific matters relating to economic growth and strategic regeneration. Represent the Council at area, regional and national level and provides strategic insight, advice, and challenge to colleagues and external partners. Promoting regeneration, enhancing sustainable economic development and jobs growth across Luton ensuring our residents, business and communities have access to the opportunities and reducing socio-economic and spatial disparity across the town. Lead on the strategic development and delivery of the Inclusive Economy Strategy and supporting plans. Build and maintain effective working relationships with partners and engage with them to successfully achieve joint deliverables, access funding streams, and exploit opportunities to create economic growth and deliver strategic regeneration across the Borough. Leads and drive the delivery of the Luton Town Centre Master Plan and detailed action plan through working in partnership and developing business cases and programme/project plans as required. Actively engage with internal and external stakeholders to put in bids for funding to maximise funding available to the Council in order to promote economic growth and regeneration that will have a major impact on the Borough and its citizens. Develop and implement performance management frameworks to monitor the success of economic growth and strategic regeneration outcomes against corporate strategies, and take action where shortfalls are identified. To commission and procure specialist expert advice, studies and reports as appropriate. Skills and Experience: The successful leadership of strategic regeneration and / or economic growth Substantial experience of effective working with a range of stakeholders from the community, government and business Proven negotiation and change management skills along with the ability to communicate and persuade at the most senior level Demonstrable innovative problem solving capacity Management of significant capital budgets Development of credible and comprehensive viability and feasibility studies In-depth understanding of best practice in both economic growth and regeneration and its application at local level In depth understanding of the national policy context for economic development/skills development and the related national/local government interface. About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Jul 31, 2025
Contractor
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Head of Economic Growth and Strategic Regeneration on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: To act as the Council's lead expert on economic growth and regeneration and provide leadership and co-ordination of the Council's strategic and operational approach to Economic growth and Strategic Regeneration. To act as a place shaper and bring together internal and external stakeholders to support economic growth and prosperity across the Borough. To lead on the delivery of programmes and projects through effective partnership working that support Economic Growth and Strategic Regeneration. To engage at a senior level both locally, regionally and nationally with public and private sector partners and take an entrepreneurial approach to the development and capitalisation of Economic Growth and Regeneration opportunities. You will be responsible to: Act as principal professional adviser to the Council in specific matters relating to economic growth and strategic regeneration. Represent the Council at area, regional and national level and provides strategic insight, advice, and challenge to colleagues and external partners. Promoting regeneration, enhancing sustainable economic development and jobs growth across Luton ensuring our residents, business and communities have access to the opportunities and reducing socio-economic and spatial disparity across the town. Lead on the strategic development and delivery of the Inclusive Economy Strategy and supporting plans. Build and maintain effective working relationships with partners and engage with them to successfully achieve joint deliverables, access funding streams, and exploit opportunities to create economic growth and deliver strategic regeneration across the Borough. Leads and drive the delivery of the Luton Town Centre Master Plan and detailed action plan through working in partnership and developing business cases and programme/project plans as required. Actively engage with internal and external stakeholders to put in bids for funding to maximise funding available to the Council in order to promote economic growth and regeneration that will have a major impact on the Borough and its citizens. Develop and implement performance management frameworks to monitor the success of economic growth and strategic regeneration outcomes against corporate strategies, and take action where shortfalls are identified. To commission and procure specialist expert advice, studies and reports as appropriate. Skills and Experience: The successful leadership of strategic regeneration and / or economic growth Substantial experience of effective working with a range of stakeholders from the community, government and business Proven negotiation and change management skills along with the ability to communicate and persuade at the most senior level Demonstrable innovative problem solving capacity Management of significant capital budgets Development of credible and comprehensive viability and feasibility studies In-depth understanding of best practice in both economic growth and regeneration and its application at local level In depth understanding of the national policy context for economic development/skills development and the related national/local government interface. About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Grounds Maintenance Operative on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Place & Infrastructure department. Main purpose of position: To undertake a range of horticultural/grounds maintenance and sports turf maintenance tasks throughout the Borough of Luton. As a Grounds maintenance Operative , you will be responsible to Undertake grass cutting and other grounds and gardens maintenance duties to specified standards using a wide range of ride on and pedestrian controlled plant and machinery, hand held equipment and hand tools. Paying particular attention to the security of parks/work locations by ensuring that all areas are left secure & with barriers locked. Assist higher graded employees to mark out sports pitches, undertake fine turf maintenance, and gardening duties such as shrub pruning and planting to recognised horticultural standards. Undertake duties, such as hoeing, weeding, digging, leaf raking, grass cutting, ground working and hedge cutting to the required standards. Undertake litter picking by hand in parks and amenity areas throughout the Borough to specified standards. Sweep hard surface areas by hand, as and when required, to remove glass and other extraneous material. Skills and Experience Some experience of using grass cutting machinery Some gardening experience Able to work well as part of a team Able to use own initiative when undertaking tasks Able to deal politely and tactfully with a wide range of people Able to follow verbal and written instructions Current valid category B driving licence, to operating ride on machinery and to transport staff and equipment to various sites About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Jul 30, 2025
Seasonal
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Grounds Maintenance Operative on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Place & Infrastructure department. Main purpose of position: To undertake a range of horticultural/grounds maintenance and sports turf maintenance tasks throughout the Borough of Luton. As a Grounds maintenance Operative , you will be responsible to Undertake grass cutting and other grounds and gardens maintenance duties to specified standards using a wide range of ride on and pedestrian controlled plant and machinery, hand held equipment and hand tools. Paying particular attention to the security of parks/work locations by ensuring that all areas are left secure & with barriers locked. Assist higher graded employees to mark out sports pitches, undertake fine turf maintenance, and gardening duties such as shrub pruning and planting to recognised horticultural standards. Undertake duties, such as hoeing, weeding, digging, leaf raking, grass cutting, ground working and hedge cutting to the required standards. Undertake litter picking by hand in parks and amenity areas throughout the Borough to specified standards. Sweep hard surface areas by hand, as and when required, to remove glass and other extraneous material. Skills and Experience Some experience of using grass cutting machinery Some gardening experience Able to work well as part of a team Able to use own initiative when undertaking tasks Able to deal politely and tactfully with a wide range of people Able to follow verbal and written instructions Current valid category B driving licence, to operating ride on machinery and to transport staff and equipment to various sites About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Role: Independent Reviewing Officer/Child Protection Conference Chair Team: Safeguarding & Quality Assurance Team Grade: M4 Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Independent Reviewing Officer/Child Protection Conference Chair on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Safeguarding & Quality Assurance Team . Main purpose of position: The Independent Review Officers' (IRO) service is set within the framework of the updated IRO Handbook, linked to revised Care Planning Regulations and Guidance which were introduced in April 2011; The Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011, The Fostering Services: National Minimum Standards 2011 and The Children Act 1989. Responsibility of the IRO has changed from the management of the Review process to a wider overview of the case including regular monitoring and follow-up between Reviews. The IRO has a key role in relation to the improvement of care planning for children Looked After and for challenging drift and delay. The purpose of the post is as follows: To Chair Reviews of Looked After Children and Child Protection Conferences as required in statute. Chairing Meetings: To chair Looked After reviews, strategy meetings and conferences effectively, ensuring that participants from all agencies involved in cases, have an opportunity to raise concerns and also ensure that conflict resolution, safeguarding and practice alerts are raised where appropriate. To enable the child to have a voice in proceedings, meeting them beforehand to discuss issues they want to raise. This may involve seeing the child in their own home or placement To ensure that parents have an opportunity to make their views known during the course of the meeting and are clear about any recommendations and plans made involving them and their family as part of the participation process. Practice Leadership: To provide and develop independent professional leadership around practice matters and advice and consultation for staff within children's services. To maintain a knowledge of relevant legislation and research, to ensure that services respond proactively to required changes and also participate in the development of the Team Business Plan, to ensure that it reflects the Children's Services Plan and is in line with promoting positive outcomes for children and young people and their families. To ensure that all duties are undertaken in a manner that promotes & values diversity. Quality Assurance: To be available for consultation and advice on case matters when required, to undertake Management Reviews of individual cases as necessary and also carry out thematic audits to ensure safety of practice and identify areas for learning and development To ensure that management practices are in line with departmental, borough and national policies and also provide feedback to social workers and their managers to enable improvements in the review and conferencing process and outcomes for children and young people. Ensure that the minutes and records of meetings are detailed, accurate, meet statutory and legal requirements and are available and distributed within required statutory timescales. Communications: To ensure a high level of communication with Social Workers, Team Managers, Service Managers and Divisional Managers on individual cases and any performance issues in regard to both individuals and Teams; devise and undertake presentations of the outcomes of audits or individual Management Reviews to a variety of audiences. To communicate effectively and appropriately across the Council and also with partner agencies and also ensure that all enquiries and complaints are dealt with in accordance with agreed timescales. To communicate with children and young people and their families and partner agencies promoting a culture of participation and engagement and dealing with areas of conflict in a sensitive manner that focuses on positive outcomes for children and young people. Skills and Experiences: Substantial experience of working with looked after children and foster carers and children and young people who are subject to child protection plans, including complex legal proceedings. Substantial experience of managing teams. Demonstrable experience of developing and managing policies and procedures in line with national and local changes Ability to authoritatively Chair key multi - agency meetings, ensuring that all agencies contribute appropriately. Ability to communicate with diverse audiences and also to manage conflict and disagreements effectively Ability to involve young people and carers in meetings and in decision making. Ability to work within timescales. To organise own workload and to manage time effectively. Ability to manage staff and offer advice and consultation to less experienced staff. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Jul 23, 2025
Seasonal
Role: Independent Reviewing Officer/Child Protection Conference Chair Team: Safeguarding & Quality Assurance Team Grade: M4 Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Independent Reviewing Officer/Child Protection Conference Chair on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Safeguarding & Quality Assurance Team . Main purpose of position: The Independent Review Officers' (IRO) service is set within the framework of the updated IRO Handbook, linked to revised Care Planning Regulations and Guidance which were introduced in April 2011; The Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011, The Fostering Services: National Minimum Standards 2011 and The Children Act 1989. Responsibility of the IRO has changed from the management of the Review process to a wider overview of the case including regular monitoring and follow-up between Reviews. The IRO has a key role in relation to the improvement of care planning for children Looked After and for challenging drift and delay. The purpose of the post is as follows: To Chair Reviews of Looked After Children and Child Protection Conferences as required in statute. Chairing Meetings: To chair Looked After reviews, strategy meetings and conferences effectively, ensuring that participants from all agencies involved in cases, have an opportunity to raise concerns and also ensure that conflict resolution, safeguarding and practice alerts are raised where appropriate. To enable the child to have a voice in proceedings, meeting them beforehand to discuss issues they want to raise. This may involve seeing the child in their own home or placement To ensure that parents have an opportunity to make their views known during the course of the meeting and are clear about any recommendations and plans made involving them and their family as part of the participation process. Practice Leadership: To provide and develop independent professional leadership around practice matters and advice and consultation for staff within children's services. To maintain a knowledge of relevant legislation and research, to ensure that services respond proactively to required changes and also participate in the development of the Team Business Plan, to ensure that it reflects the Children's Services Plan and is in line with promoting positive outcomes for children and young people and their families. To ensure that all duties are undertaken in a manner that promotes & values diversity. Quality Assurance: To be available for consultation and advice on case matters when required, to undertake Management Reviews of individual cases as necessary and also carry out thematic audits to ensure safety of practice and identify areas for learning and development To ensure that management practices are in line with departmental, borough and national policies and also provide feedback to social workers and their managers to enable improvements in the review and conferencing process and outcomes for children and young people. Ensure that the minutes and records of meetings are detailed, accurate, meet statutory and legal requirements and are available and distributed within required statutory timescales. Communications: To ensure a high level of communication with Social Workers, Team Managers, Service Managers and Divisional Managers on individual cases and any performance issues in regard to both individuals and Teams; devise and undertake presentations of the outcomes of audits or individual Management Reviews to a variety of audiences. To communicate effectively and appropriately across the Council and also with partner agencies and also ensure that all enquiries and complaints are dealt with in accordance with agreed timescales. To communicate with children and young people and their families and partner agencies promoting a culture of participation and engagement and dealing with areas of conflict in a sensitive manner that focuses on positive outcomes for children and young people. Skills and Experiences: Substantial experience of working with looked after children and foster carers and children and young people who are subject to child protection plans, including complex legal proceedings. Substantial experience of managing teams. Demonstrable experience of developing and managing policies and procedures in line with national and local changes Ability to authoritatively Chair key multi - agency meetings, ensuring that all agencies contribute appropriately. Ability to communicate with diverse audiences and also to manage conflict and disagreements effectively Ability to involve young people and carers in meetings and in decision making. Ability to work within timescales. To organise own workload and to manage time effectively. Ability to manage staff and offer advice and consultation to less experienced staff. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Skilled Gardener on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: To work with other Gardeners, Volunteers, Horticultural Staff and Apprentices/Trainee gardeners ensuring that the diverse and daily workload required to maintain and improve Luton's public parks and gardens is delivered to achieve Green Flag Park Standards. You will be responsible to: Carry out a range of Horticultural maintenance tasks including among other things grass cutting, pruning, planting, sowing, raking, edging, weeding, sweeping, litter picking, and chemical application to recognised horticultural standards. Including driving and operating a range of vehicles and associated machinery including pedestrian and ride on machinery and hand held equipment. Paying particular attention to the security of parks/work locations by ensuring that all areas are left secure & with barriers locked. Undertake daily routine safety and maintenance checks ensuring that all vehicles, machinery and equipment used are well maintained, kept clean and at all times are safely locked up or stored to ensure that they are protected from exposure to risk, damage, loss or theft. Complete documents relating to the role of the post including daily work records, vehicle/equipment defect reporting, overtime claims accurately and in a timely manner. Use the approved equipment provided and follow manufacturers recommended guidelines in relation to Hand Arm Vibration and application rates, undertaking the application of a range of Herbicides, Pesticides, Fungicides and Fertilizers as directed. Assign and direct workload, providing on-site direction, mentoring and training of volunteers and other horticultural employees, sharing horticultural knowledge to provide opportunities for growth within the team and to ensuring they are organised effectively and well-motivated to achieve the required standards. Undertake visual daily safety inspection of children's play areas, trees and parks infrastructure; bringing any areas of concern to the attention of a Park supervisor. Skills and Experience: Able to work well as a member of a team, share knowledge and lead employees and volunteers Able to use own initiative in organising and undertaking tasks Able to prioritise and organise workloads to meet heavy and sometimes conflicting service demands, targets and deadlines Demonstrable knowledge of some common Horticultural pests and diseases and their treatments The ability to demonstrate a good understanding of the latest health and safety legislation especially when using equipment A Horticultural qualification or equivalent experience. City & Guilds phase 2 (Horticulture) or equivalent qualification OR equivalent experience Full valid driving licence to transport employees and equipment and to operate other associated vehicles and machinery About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Jul 17, 2025
Seasonal
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Skilled Gardener on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: To work with other Gardeners, Volunteers, Horticultural Staff and Apprentices/Trainee gardeners ensuring that the diverse and daily workload required to maintain and improve Luton's public parks and gardens is delivered to achieve Green Flag Park Standards. You will be responsible to: Carry out a range of Horticultural maintenance tasks including among other things grass cutting, pruning, planting, sowing, raking, edging, weeding, sweeping, litter picking, and chemical application to recognised horticultural standards. Including driving and operating a range of vehicles and associated machinery including pedestrian and ride on machinery and hand held equipment. Paying particular attention to the security of parks/work locations by ensuring that all areas are left secure & with barriers locked. Undertake daily routine safety and maintenance checks ensuring that all vehicles, machinery and equipment used are well maintained, kept clean and at all times are safely locked up or stored to ensure that they are protected from exposure to risk, damage, loss or theft. Complete documents relating to the role of the post including daily work records, vehicle/equipment defect reporting, overtime claims accurately and in a timely manner. Use the approved equipment provided and follow manufacturers recommended guidelines in relation to Hand Arm Vibration and application rates, undertaking the application of a range of Herbicides, Pesticides, Fungicides and Fertilizers as directed. Assign and direct workload, providing on-site direction, mentoring and training of volunteers and other horticultural employees, sharing horticultural knowledge to provide opportunities for growth within the team and to ensuring they are organised effectively and well-motivated to achieve the required standards. Undertake visual daily safety inspection of children's play areas, trees and parks infrastructure; bringing any areas of concern to the attention of a Park supervisor. Skills and Experience: Able to work well as a member of a team, share knowledge and lead employees and volunteers Able to use own initiative in organising and undertaking tasks Able to prioritise and organise workloads to meet heavy and sometimes conflicting service demands, targets and deadlines Demonstrable knowledge of some common Horticultural pests and diseases and their treatments The ability to demonstrate a good understanding of the latest health and safety legislation especially when using equipment A Horticultural qualification or equivalent experience. City & Guilds phase 2 (Horticulture) or equivalent qualification OR equivalent experience Full valid driving licence to transport employees and equipment and to operate other associated vehicles and machinery About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Head of Economic Growth and Strategic Regeneration on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: To act as the Council's lead expert on economic growth and regeneration and provide leadership and co-ordination of the Council's strategic and operational approach to Economic growth and Strategic Regeneration. To act as a place shaper and bring together internal and external stakeholders to support economic growth and prosperity across the Borough. To lead on the delivery of programmes and projects through effective partnership working that support Economic Growth and Strategic Regeneration. To engage at a senior level both locally, regionally and nationally with public and private sector partners and take an entrepreneurial approach to the development and capitalisation of Economic Growth and Regeneration opportunities. You will be responsible to: Act as principal professional adviser to the Council in specific matters relating to economic growth and strategic regeneration. Represent the Council at area, regional and national level and provides strategic insight, advice, and challenge to colleagues and external partners. Promoting regeneration, enhancing sustainable economic development and jobs growth across Luton ensuring our residents, business and communities have access to the opportunities and reducing socio-economic and spatial disparity across the town. Lead on the strategic development and delivery of the Inclusive Economy Strategy and supporting plans. Build and maintain effective working relationships with partners and engage with them to successfully achieve joint deliverables, access funding streams, and exploit opportunities to create economic growth and deliver strategic regeneration across the Borough. Leads and drive the delivery of the Luton Town Centre Master Plan and detailed action plan through working in partnership and developing business cases and programme/project plans as required. Actively engage with internal and external stakeholders to put in bids for funding to maximise funding available to the Council in order to promote economic growth and regeneration that will have a major impact on the Borough and its citizens. Develop and implement performance management frameworks to monitor the success of economic growth and strategic regeneration outcomes against corporate strategies, and take action where shortfalls are identified. To commission and procure specialist expert advice, studies and reports as appropriate. Skills and Experience: The successful leadership of strategic regeneration and / or economic growth Substantial experience of effective working with a range of stakeholders from the community, government and business Proven negotiation and change management skills along with the ability to communicate and persuade at the most senior level Demonstrable innovative problem solving capacity Management of significant capital budgets Development of credible and comprehensive viability and feasibility studies In-depth understanding of best practice in both economic growth and regeneration and its application at local level In depth understanding of the national policy context for economic development/skills development and the related national/local government interface. About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Jul 15, 2025
Contractor
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Head of Economic Growth and Strategic Regeneration on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: To act as the Council's lead expert on economic growth and regeneration and provide leadership and co-ordination of the Council's strategic and operational approach to Economic growth and Strategic Regeneration. To act as a place shaper and bring together internal and external stakeholders to support economic growth and prosperity across the Borough. To lead on the delivery of programmes and projects through effective partnership working that support Economic Growth and Strategic Regeneration. To engage at a senior level both locally, regionally and nationally with public and private sector partners and take an entrepreneurial approach to the development and capitalisation of Economic Growth and Regeneration opportunities. You will be responsible to: Act as principal professional adviser to the Council in specific matters relating to economic growth and strategic regeneration. Represent the Council at area, regional and national level and provides strategic insight, advice, and challenge to colleagues and external partners. Promoting regeneration, enhancing sustainable economic development and jobs growth across Luton ensuring our residents, business and communities have access to the opportunities and reducing socio-economic and spatial disparity across the town. Lead on the strategic development and delivery of the Inclusive Economy Strategy and supporting plans. Build and maintain effective working relationships with partners and engage with them to successfully achieve joint deliverables, access funding streams, and exploit opportunities to create economic growth and deliver strategic regeneration across the Borough. Leads and drive the delivery of the Luton Town Centre Master Plan and detailed action plan through working in partnership and developing business cases and programme/project plans as required. Actively engage with internal and external stakeholders to put in bids for funding to maximise funding available to the Council in order to promote economic growth and regeneration that will have a major impact on the Borough and its citizens. Develop and implement performance management frameworks to monitor the success of economic growth and strategic regeneration outcomes against corporate strategies, and take action where shortfalls are identified. To commission and procure specialist expert advice, studies and reports as appropriate. Skills and Experience: The successful leadership of strategic regeneration and / or economic growth Substantial experience of effective working with a range of stakeholders from the community, government and business Proven negotiation and change management skills along with the ability to communicate and persuade at the most senior level Demonstrable innovative problem solving capacity Management of significant capital budgets Development of credible and comprehensive viability and feasibility studies In-depth understanding of best practice in both economic growth and regeneration and its application at local level In depth understanding of the national policy context for economic development/skills development and the related national/local government interface. About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: To assist the Quantity Surveyors in providing a full range of pre and post construction quantity surveying services for large and complex design and build projects to protect the Council from associated significant adverse financial risk and to ensure "value for money" is achieved. As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible to: To prepare and produce bills of quantity, schedules of work, tender specifications, cost estimates, cost plans, budgets and feasibility assessments To assist in the analysis and tender assessments and produce detailed tender reports, summaries and recommendations To scrutinise and manage interim payments to and claims from contractors To monitor and manage the application of Architect's Instructions and Contract Variations To produce stage valuations of work completed To assist in the audit and agreement of final account sums To produce insurance replacement valuations To assist in the commissioning and management of sub-contract quantity surveying and associated services To approve invoices and maintain Tribal K2 System records Skills and Experience Experience of quantity surveying practice and procedure within building projects Experience of commissioning and managing consultants Able to produce and present financial information in a clear, concise manner Good written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to negotiate and liaise effectively with clients, customers and contractors Able to manage conflicting priorities and meet project deadlines Knowledge and application of relevant statutory regulations, guidance and policy relating to construction projects, in particular legal and technical matters BSc in Quantity Surveying/similar construction related degree or working towards About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Jul 09, 2025
Seasonal
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: To assist the Quantity Surveyors in providing a full range of pre and post construction quantity surveying services for large and complex design and build projects to protect the Council from associated significant adverse financial risk and to ensure "value for money" is achieved. As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible to: To prepare and produce bills of quantity, schedules of work, tender specifications, cost estimates, cost plans, budgets and feasibility assessments To assist in the analysis and tender assessments and produce detailed tender reports, summaries and recommendations To scrutinise and manage interim payments to and claims from contractors To monitor and manage the application of Architect's Instructions and Contract Variations To produce stage valuations of work completed To assist in the audit and agreement of final account sums To produce insurance replacement valuations To assist in the commissioning and management of sub-contract quantity surveying and associated services To approve invoices and maintain Tribal K2 System records Skills and Experience Experience of quantity surveying practice and procedure within building projects Experience of commissioning and managing consultants Able to produce and present financial information in a clear, concise manner Good written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to negotiate and liaise effectively with clients, customers and contractors Able to manage conflicting priorities and meet project deadlines Knowledge and application of relevant statutory regulations, guidance and policy relating to construction projects, in particular legal and technical matters BSc in Quantity Surveying/similar construction related degree or working towards About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a CX Housing Build Specialist on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Role To build and configure the Civica Cx Housing solution based on the process requirements documented in the process maps. If there are queries, then check with the Business Analyst who documented the processes as well as relevant Workstream Leads and SMEs. Build any associated forms and communication. Document and follow up on any/all technical issues coming out from the build using the Issues Log. Carry out functional testing to ensure the configuration works as Request support from Civica consultants (via the Civica PM) where required. Check the configuration with relevant Workstream Leads and SMEs to ensure it is ready for UAT. Work with the Testing Lead, Workstream Leads and SMEs to develop the UAT scripts. Support the UAT by providing guidance on using the system to business users and documenting issues (in the Issues Log) coming out of UAT and addressing these internally or via Civica UAT support. Working with the Training Lead and trainers to help develop training material, and support delivery of training. Work on preparations for cutover, ensuring configuration copied across in Live system is correct. At cutover, after data migration, carry out general functionality testing to ensure the system is functioning correctly. Provide support to users during Early Life Support. Work with the Embedding Lead to respond to support or tweaks required in live operation. Major process changes will require change control. About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Mar 09, 2025
Contractor
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a CX Housing Build Specialist on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Role To build and configure the Civica Cx Housing solution based on the process requirements documented in the process maps. If there are queries, then check with the Business Analyst who documented the processes as well as relevant Workstream Leads and SMEs. Build any associated forms and communication. Document and follow up on any/all technical issues coming out from the build using the Issues Log. Carry out functional testing to ensure the configuration works as Request support from Civica consultants (via the Civica PM) where required. Check the configuration with relevant Workstream Leads and SMEs to ensure it is ready for UAT. Work with the Testing Lead, Workstream Leads and SMEs to develop the UAT scripts. Support the UAT by providing guidance on using the system to business users and documenting issues (in the Issues Log) coming out of UAT and addressing these internally or via Civica UAT support. Working with the Training Lead and trainers to help develop training material, and support delivery of training. Work on preparations for cutover, ensuring configuration copied across in Live system is correct. At cutover, after data migration, carry out general functionality testing to ensure the system is functioning correctly. Provide support to users during Early Life Support. Work with the Embedding Lead to respond to support or tweaks required in live operation. Major process changes will require change control. About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Cook on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: Responsible for all activities involved in the preparation and cooking of meals, including the provision of special dietary meals. Supporting the Domestic You will be responsible to: Prepare, cook and produce food and drink as directed using agreed methods, industrial kitchen equipment and using fresh food and convenience food commodities (e.g. freeze-dried, dehydrated etc.), including the production of fast foods and unusual dishes including the production of fast foods and unusual dishes, ensuring the children and young people have balanced and nutritional meals whilst providing variety and choice. Maintain all kitchen areas, equipment, crockery and utensils, in line with agreed Health and Safety standards/ LBC procedures, including "in-depth" cleaning, using specialised methods and products covered by COSHH. Support the Domestic in the maintenance of the cleaning of the rest of the building. Menu preparation, portion control and ordering supplies. Deputise for the Cook in Charge as necessary. Maintain all related administrative records in line with OFSTED and other legislative requirements e.g. menus, cleaning schedules. Skills and Experience: Some experience of working in an industrial cooking environment Able to order food and monitor stock levels and contribute to menu planning Able to carry out domestic duties within the building Able to deal with a wide range of people within and outside the hub including young people with additional needs, suppliers/equipment manufacturers Able to work on own initiative and as a team member Knowledge of dietary requirements for children Food Hygiene Certificate Able to lift/move and handle, using lifting aids, if appropriate (after training) in line with Health and Safety regulations Able to work and share bank holiday and weekend working with the Cook in Charge About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Feb 20, 2025
Seasonal
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Cook on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: Responsible for all activities involved in the preparation and cooking of meals, including the provision of special dietary meals. Supporting the Domestic You will be responsible to: Prepare, cook and produce food and drink as directed using agreed methods, industrial kitchen equipment and using fresh food and convenience food commodities (e.g. freeze-dried, dehydrated etc.), including the production of fast foods and unusual dishes including the production of fast foods and unusual dishes, ensuring the children and young people have balanced and nutritional meals whilst providing variety and choice. Maintain all kitchen areas, equipment, crockery and utensils, in line with agreed Health and Safety standards/ LBC procedures, including "in-depth" cleaning, using specialised methods and products covered by COSHH. Support the Domestic in the maintenance of the cleaning of the rest of the building. Menu preparation, portion control and ordering supplies. Deputise for the Cook in Charge as necessary. Maintain all related administrative records in line with OFSTED and other legislative requirements e.g. menus, cleaning schedules. Skills and Experience: Some experience of working in an industrial cooking environment Able to order food and monitor stock levels and contribute to menu planning Able to carry out domestic duties within the building Able to deal with a wide range of people within and outside the hub including young people with additional needs, suppliers/equipment manufacturers Able to work on own initiative and as a team member Knowledge of dietary requirements for children Food Hygiene Certificate Able to lift/move and handle, using lifting aids, if appropriate (after training) in line with Health and Safety regulations Able to work and share bank holiday and weekend working with the Cook in Charge About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Pest Control Officer on behalf of Luton Borough council. Purpose of position: To carry out pest control treatments, investigate and take action to prevent or minimise infestations and to discharge the council's statutory duties in connection with stray dogs in order to protect and enhance Luton's environment. Principal Responsibilities: Respond to a range of pest control service requests by undertaking detailed inspections of premises. Select and monitor appropriate treatment programmes for the control of rodents, insects and other pests. Ensuring response times to all service requests are within Departmental guidelines Undertake site surveys to identify structural defects to premises and accumulations of waste, identify remedial work and prepare associated legal notices as necessary And enforce relevant legislation in consultation with occupants, owners, landlords and agents Investigate a range of dog-related service requests and undertake frequent patrols of open spaces and highways for the purpose of detecting, seizing and kennelling stray dogs in accordance with established procedures. Be responsible for ascertaining the owner and take all reasonable steps for repatriation Maintain accurate records of all dog related and pest control activity, in order to facilitate effective customer care, an efficient and humane dog warden service and to comply with the council's enforcement policy Keep the pest control/dog warden vehicle in a clean and tidy condition at all times for animal welfare and health and safety purposes Skills and Experiences: Demonstrable experience of working directly with members of the public Experience of handling and caring for dogs of different sizes and temperaments Able to deal politely and tactfully with a wide range of people, some of whom may be angry, upset or difficult Able to give advice within specific guidelines Able to maintain accurate written/computer based records Able to write factual letters and reports Able to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate mixture proportions and quantities Able to use Microsoft Office products, in particular Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint Able to converse with ease with members of the public and provide effective help or advice in accurate and fluent spoken English Demonstrable understanding of equality issues and legislation and how these impact on service delivery Demonstrable practical and theoretical knowledge of pest control methods, materials and enforcement procedures Some knowledge of structural defects in buildings A relevant pest control qualification (e.g. RSH Diploma in Pest Control Able to travel to sites and locations throughout the Borough on a daily basis Able to carry and use spraying equipment and extending ladders A valid driving licence About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Feb 11, 2025
Seasonal
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Pest Control Officer on behalf of Luton Borough council. Purpose of position: To carry out pest control treatments, investigate and take action to prevent or minimise infestations and to discharge the council's statutory duties in connection with stray dogs in order to protect and enhance Luton's environment. Principal Responsibilities: Respond to a range of pest control service requests by undertaking detailed inspections of premises. Select and monitor appropriate treatment programmes for the control of rodents, insects and other pests. Ensuring response times to all service requests are within Departmental guidelines Undertake site surveys to identify structural defects to premises and accumulations of waste, identify remedial work and prepare associated legal notices as necessary And enforce relevant legislation in consultation with occupants, owners, landlords and agents Investigate a range of dog-related service requests and undertake frequent patrols of open spaces and highways for the purpose of detecting, seizing and kennelling stray dogs in accordance with established procedures. Be responsible for ascertaining the owner and take all reasonable steps for repatriation Maintain accurate records of all dog related and pest control activity, in order to facilitate effective customer care, an efficient and humane dog warden service and to comply with the council's enforcement policy Keep the pest control/dog warden vehicle in a clean and tidy condition at all times for animal welfare and health and safety purposes Skills and Experiences: Demonstrable experience of working directly with members of the public Experience of handling and caring for dogs of different sizes and temperaments Able to deal politely and tactfully with a wide range of people, some of whom may be angry, upset or difficult Able to give advice within specific guidelines Able to maintain accurate written/computer based records Able to write factual letters and reports Able to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate mixture proportions and quantities Able to use Microsoft Office products, in particular Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint Able to converse with ease with members of the public and provide effective help or advice in accurate and fluent spoken English Demonstrable understanding of equality issues and legislation and how these impact on service delivery Demonstrable practical and theoretical knowledge of pest control methods, materials and enforcement procedures Some knowledge of structural defects in buildings A relevant pest control qualification (e.g. RSH Diploma in Pest Control Able to travel to sites and locations throughout the Borough on a daily basis Able to carry and use spraying equipment and extending ladders A valid driving licence About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Technical Business Analyst on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: The Technical Business Analyst will be working with the Telephony Replacement and Transformation Project Managers to support the migration from current legacy /traditional phone solution to new model (soft phones, UC, new contact centre platform) and providing services Borough wide including call centres. Adapting the existing structure with new functionality - interfacing with mobiles and laptops - negating the need for desktop phones. Whilst improving the resident experience and unifying the ways people contact the organisation. A user profiling exercise is to be conducted to understand the business needs across the whole organisation including contact centre and departmental teams. To inform the final new design and licensing numbers for the new solution. Skills and Experience: Strong technical Business Analysis experience with capability to capture and record technical requirements using a variety of approaches (e.g. interview/workshop) Experience of working on 1 or more Telephony projects including within a call centre is required. Exposure to Telephony projects involving Unified Comms (UC), VoIP, legacy telephony systems, MS Teams and contact centres. Knowledge of PCI compliance. Able to convert these requirements into the format needed to support the project Able to communicate technical information/concepts with technical and non-technical stakeholders/users/internal IT colleagues Challenge/question the 'normal' way things are done. Worked with 3rd party suppliers Logical approach to work and attention to detail Public sector knowledge will be beneficial. About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Jan 29, 2025
Contractor
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Technical Business Analyst on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: The Technical Business Analyst will be working with the Telephony Replacement and Transformation Project Managers to support the migration from current legacy /traditional phone solution to new model (soft phones, UC, new contact centre platform) and providing services Borough wide including call centres. Adapting the existing structure with new functionality - interfacing with mobiles and laptops - negating the need for desktop phones. Whilst improving the resident experience and unifying the ways people contact the organisation. A user profiling exercise is to be conducted to understand the business needs across the whole organisation including contact centre and departmental teams. To inform the final new design and licensing numbers for the new solution. Skills and Experience: Strong technical Business Analysis experience with capability to capture and record technical requirements using a variety of approaches (e.g. interview/workshop) Experience of working on 1 or more Telephony projects including within a call centre is required. Exposure to Telephony projects involving Unified Comms (UC), VoIP, legacy telephony systems, MS Teams and contact centres. Knowledge of PCI compliance. Able to convert these requirements into the format needed to support the project Able to communicate technical information/concepts with technical and non-technical stakeholders/users/internal IT colleagues Challenge/question the 'normal' way things are done. Worked with 3rd party suppliers Logical approach to work and attention to detail Public sector knowledge will be beneficial. About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Site Manager on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: To manage and oversee all site works (see definition below) including preparing sites prior to commencement of construction work, to plan projects and ensure that they meet agreed specifications, budgets, and timescales. The jobholder will play an important role in ensuring the BTS meets its construction requirements as well as contributing to the achievement of BTS' aims and operational objectives. As a Site Manager, you will be responsible to: Prepare multiple sites prior to the commencement of construction work (to set out the site and organise facilities) plan and control the day-to-day operation of the team and contracted staff to ensure project deadlines are met. Manage and direct supervisors and trade persons advising on technical matters as required; ensure that all local arrangements have been made to enable the works to be carried out and materials are at hand/on order. Required to manage all aspects on health and safety for each project, identify training needs and implement and use modern building techniques and practices. Plan projects and ensure that they meet agreed specifications, budgets and timescales and to oversee building work. Assign and allocate work, and motivate the team to ensure all works are completed within the prescribed time, ensure maximum use is made of the labour resource to achieve maximum output levels; ensure that all holidays and sickness are recorded within the appointment diary. Required to read and understand building plans carrying out works using best practice while fully complying with building regulations. Liaising with clients and reporting progress, professional staff (such as architects, building control and surveyors) and the public. Meet with subcontractors. Make safety inspections ensuring construction and site safety. Carry out regular and random inspections on works in progress, general safety inspections including working at heights and scaffold use, to confirm that quality and progress are acceptable and all targets are being met. Check for the quality of work (maintain quality control procedures) and materials used and initiate any remedial work where specified standards have not been met. Provide direction and guidance as required to contractors or sub contractors working on site as required. Checking and preparing site reports, designs and drawings. Authorise all stores and purchase requests, ensuring that materials are purchased and that stock is managed and monitored effectively in accordance with defined procedures. Undertake problem solving by addressing issues and identifying defects, making recommendations for action. Complete risk assessments and method statements, prior to commencement of works. Monitor employee/team performance and sickness against an agreed standard and take remedial action as necessary. Carry out the first stage of the formal disciplinary procedures when required. Control packages and a program to ensure that the project is completed on time and to the required standards. Skills and Experience: Demonstrable experience of building maintenance / building construction and working with Schedule of Rates, and to specifications including the allocation of labour and materials Able to manage, control, plan and organise human and material resources to ensure that outputs, standards, targets and deadlines are met Able to interpret written requests and construction drawings as well as produce specifications, drawings, estimates, technical reports and give advice where necessary in compliance with policy and procedures Able to communicate effectively and politely, in writing and verbally, with a range of people including contractors and customers Demonstrable understanding of building industry and awareness of commercial aspects Knowledge of relevant regulatory and legislative requirements including Health & Safety A recognised building trade qualification e.g. City/Guilds in a recognised building trade First Aid Fire marshall Scaffold inspection Able to attend meetings, sites and venues as required throughout the UK, undertaking work outside normal office hours, including weekends and able to respond to emergencies outside normal office hours About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Jan 29, 2025
Contractor
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Site Manager on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: To manage and oversee all site works (see definition below) including preparing sites prior to commencement of construction work, to plan projects and ensure that they meet agreed specifications, budgets, and timescales. The jobholder will play an important role in ensuring the BTS meets its construction requirements as well as contributing to the achievement of BTS' aims and operational objectives. As a Site Manager, you will be responsible to: Prepare multiple sites prior to the commencement of construction work (to set out the site and organise facilities) plan and control the day-to-day operation of the team and contracted staff to ensure project deadlines are met. Manage and direct supervisors and trade persons advising on technical matters as required; ensure that all local arrangements have been made to enable the works to be carried out and materials are at hand/on order. Required to manage all aspects on health and safety for each project, identify training needs and implement and use modern building techniques and practices. Plan projects and ensure that they meet agreed specifications, budgets and timescales and to oversee building work. Assign and allocate work, and motivate the team to ensure all works are completed within the prescribed time, ensure maximum use is made of the labour resource to achieve maximum output levels; ensure that all holidays and sickness are recorded within the appointment diary. Required to read and understand building plans carrying out works using best practice while fully complying with building regulations. Liaising with clients and reporting progress, professional staff (such as architects, building control and surveyors) and the public. Meet with subcontractors. Make safety inspections ensuring construction and site safety. Carry out regular and random inspections on works in progress, general safety inspections including working at heights and scaffold use, to confirm that quality and progress are acceptable and all targets are being met. Check for the quality of work (maintain quality control procedures) and materials used and initiate any remedial work where specified standards have not been met. Provide direction and guidance as required to contractors or sub contractors working on site as required. Checking and preparing site reports, designs and drawings. Authorise all stores and purchase requests, ensuring that materials are purchased and that stock is managed and monitored effectively in accordance with defined procedures. Undertake problem solving by addressing issues and identifying defects, making recommendations for action. Complete risk assessments and method statements, prior to commencement of works. Monitor employee/team performance and sickness against an agreed standard and take remedial action as necessary. Carry out the first stage of the formal disciplinary procedures when required. Control packages and a program to ensure that the project is completed on time and to the required standards. Skills and Experience: Demonstrable experience of building maintenance / building construction and working with Schedule of Rates, and to specifications including the allocation of labour and materials Able to manage, control, plan and organise human and material resources to ensure that outputs, standards, targets and deadlines are met Able to interpret written requests and construction drawings as well as produce specifications, drawings, estimates, technical reports and give advice where necessary in compliance with policy and procedures Able to communicate effectively and politely, in writing and verbally, with a range of people including contractors and customers Demonstrable understanding of building industry and awareness of commercial aspects Knowledge of relevant regulatory and legislative requirements including Health & Safety A recognised building trade qualification e.g. City/Guilds in a recognised building trade First Aid Fire marshall Scaffold inspection Able to attend meetings, sites and venues as required throughout the UK, undertaking work outside normal office hours, including weekends and able to respond to emergencies outside normal office hours About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Senior HR Adviser on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: Provide a professional and specialist advisory and support service to senior managers and other clients on a full range of human resources and business support matters. Provide specialist HR advice and support that is consistent with Council and external employer's policies and procedures, employment law, best professional practice, and which meets statutory requirements and agreed service standards. Provide support across the whole HR Division, on complex and large-scale matters, as necessary in order to meet service demands and priorities, project delivery, policy development and support the provision of training as required. You will be responsible to: As a senior HR Adviser, to provide professional advice, guidance and logical solutions to line-management and staff on the full range of HR conditions of service and employment-related issues Manage and monitor a range of casework to include investigatory and sickness absence interviews, disciplinary hearings, grievance hearings and appeals. This will be on a broad range of cases from routine through to the most complex casework and matters that are 'high risk' to the Council. Prepare for and represent the Division at meetings, negotiations, interviews and hearings Undertake negotiations with trade unions and employee representatives in both formal and informal situations and on a range of routine to complex, 'high risk' issues. Provide a broad range of advice and support on organisational change, in line with organisational change policy Ensure that the employers' policies are developed and implemented to reflect equal opportunities, legal requirements and best practice Provide a senior HR input into the on-going review, development and implementation of HR policy and strategy and the procedures that support them, ensuring consistency and compliance with employment law. Provide HR project lead in project work and specific policy development as directed by the HR Team/Business Manager, covering both departmental and wider corporate issues. Skills and Experience: In-depth interpersonal skills - able to consult, influence and contribute to negotiations with a wide range of people at a senior level Able to demonstrate a creative approach to problem solution, analysis and interpretation of employee-related matters Apply a broad understanding of HR issues and policy Able to understand qualities issues in detail and anticipate their impact on services Substantial knowledge of employment law and best practice within HR Professionally qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development or equivalent level qualification or equivalent extensive experience and able to demonstrate continuing professional development About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Jan 29, 2025
Contractor
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Senior HR Adviser on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: Provide a professional and specialist advisory and support service to senior managers and other clients on a full range of human resources and business support matters. Provide specialist HR advice and support that is consistent with Council and external employer's policies and procedures, employment law, best professional practice, and which meets statutory requirements and agreed service standards. Provide support across the whole HR Division, on complex and large-scale matters, as necessary in order to meet service demands and priorities, project delivery, policy development and support the provision of training as required. You will be responsible to: As a senior HR Adviser, to provide professional advice, guidance and logical solutions to line-management and staff on the full range of HR conditions of service and employment-related issues Manage and monitor a range of casework to include investigatory and sickness absence interviews, disciplinary hearings, grievance hearings and appeals. This will be on a broad range of cases from routine through to the most complex casework and matters that are 'high risk' to the Council. Prepare for and represent the Division at meetings, negotiations, interviews and hearings Undertake negotiations with trade unions and employee representatives in both formal and informal situations and on a range of routine to complex, 'high risk' issues. Provide a broad range of advice and support on organisational change, in line with organisational change policy Ensure that the employers' policies are developed and implemented to reflect equal opportunities, legal requirements and best practice Provide a senior HR input into the on-going review, development and implementation of HR policy and strategy and the procedures that support them, ensuring consistency and compliance with employment law. Provide HR project lead in project work and specific policy development as directed by the HR Team/Business Manager, covering both departmental and wider corporate issues. Skills and Experience: In-depth interpersonal skills - able to consult, influence and contribute to negotiations with a wide range of people at a senior level Able to demonstrate a creative approach to problem solution, analysis and interpretation of employee-related matters Apply a broad understanding of HR issues and policy Able to understand qualities issues in detail and anticipate their impact on services Substantial knowledge of employment law and best practice within HR Professionally qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development or equivalent level qualification or equivalent extensive experience and able to demonstrate continuing professional development About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Role LSAB & LSCB Development and Improvement Officer Contract Temporary Grade M1 Pay £18 - £19.31 per hour Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Development and Improvement Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Luton Safeguarding Adults and Children's Board department! As a Development and Improvement Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the strategic manager and unit in ensuring the effective management of the Boards priorities. To be successful in this role you must be able to deputise for the strategic manager as required. About the Role To support the work of the LSCB/ SAB in undertaking its various functions through supporting the Board and sub groups. To signpost organisations, professionals, public to advice, information on effective safeguarding for adults and children. Deputise for the Strategic Manager as and when required to ensure that the management function of the Board is fully supported. To support the unit in the co-ordination and management of local child safeguarding practice reviews; safeguarding adult reviews and learning reviews. To lead on development of briefings based on the learning from SARS, etc. and ensure the wider dissemination of lessons learnt. To lead on the undertaking of multi-agency audits. About you A recognised professional qualification at degree level, or relevant equivalent experience in for example, social work, health, education, probation or the police force. Knowledge of safeguarding law, guidance for children or adults. Knowledge of collaborative arrangements for safeguarding in either children or adults. Ability to analyse a variety of data from different sources, to determine trends for decision making. An ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a variety of people. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate with young people and their families. Be able to demonstrate equal opportunities, anti-discriminatory practice and to optimising the views of children and vulnerable adults. Willing to be flexible to adjust working arrangements with notice, to meet changing demands and priorities. Able to attend sites and venues as required throughout the UK. About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton, part of Luton Borough Council & Kent Commercial Services LLP, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Dec 18, 2022
Full time
Role LSAB & LSCB Development and Improvement Officer Contract Temporary Grade M1 Pay £18 - £19.31 per hour Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Development and Improvement Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Luton Safeguarding Adults and Children's Board department! As a Development and Improvement Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the strategic manager and unit in ensuring the effective management of the Boards priorities. To be successful in this role you must be able to deputise for the strategic manager as required. About the Role To support the work of the LSCB/ SAB in undertaking its various functions through supporting the Board and sub groups. To signpost organisations, professionals, public to advice, information on effective safeguarding for adults and children. Deputise for the Strategic Manager as and when required to ensure that the management function of the Board is fully supported. To support the unit in the co-ordination and management of local child safeguarding practice reviews; safeguarding adult reviews and learning reviews. To lead on development of briefings based on the learning from SARS, etc. and ensure the wider dissemination of lessons learnt. To lead on the undertaking of multi-agency audits. About you A recognised professional qualification at degree level, or relevant equivalent experience in for example, social work, health, education, probation or the police force. Knowledge of safeguarding law, guidance for children or adults. Knowledge of collaborative arrangements for safeguarding in either children or adults. Ability to analyse a variety of data from different sources, to determine trends for decision making. An ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a variety of people. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate with young people and their families. Be able to demonstrate equal opportunities, anti-discriminatory practice and to optimising the views of children and vulnerable adults. Willing to be flexible to adjust working arrangements with notice, to meet changing demands and priorities. Able to attend sites and venues as required throughout the UK. About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton, part of Luton Borough Council & Kent Commercial Services LLP, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Role: LEGAL ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT : CORPORATE AND CUSTOMER SERVICES Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Legal Assistant on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Corporate and Customer Services department. Main purpose of position: To assist the Social Services lawyers in the provision of their services to the Departments of the Council exercising social services responsibilities, with an emphasis on childcare litigation. As a Legal Assistant , you will be responsible to: Manage, with supervision, tasks in relation to simple cases such as discharge of care, forced marriage and cases coming in from other local authorities in respect of designation Correspond with court, parties, experts, clients and counsel as required. With supervision, to support the team with case management for care cases and any other duties as may be required by the Principal Solicitor (Social Services) Receive requests from the courts for special guardianship orders, section 7 reports and section 37 investigations and ensure that such requests are complied with. Read such reports and ensure they are compliant with law and guidance and factually correct Liaise with Police and other Local Authorities in relation to requests for disclosure within the 2013 Protocol. Liaise between requester and client department to complete disclosure requests. Redact third party information from documents to ensure there are no data protection breaches, as relevant Prepare social work chronologies and briefs to counsel, take statements from witnesses, sit behind counsel and take a note of proceedings where required Field telephone calls and general enquiries from clients, courts and other parties Manage, with supervision, the cases proceeding to adoption by liaising with client department and the court to ensure timescales are met Manage, with supervision, the Duty Scheme for the handling of queries from the client department and the keeping of records in respect of queries received, manage allocation of legal planning meetings (LPMs) and LPM agendas on a weekly basis and public law outline (PLO) meetings Draft letters and other necessary documents, file and serve documents, deliver documents and arrange meetings where required by a social services lawyer Skills and Experience Demonstrable experience of working in a childcare and/or another legal environment Local Government experience Able to undertake routine legal and administrative tasks in a busy office with a minimum of supervision and also with some supervision where required Able to plan and prioritise own caseload to meet targets and deadlines Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with client departments, external legal advisers, court staff and other professionals Able to work as part of a team in a busy office environment Demonstrable knowledge of key social services legislation, in particular the Children Act 1989 and data protection legislation Demonstrable knowledge of key processes in litigation - issuing of proceedings, service of documents, filing and serving of evidence, complying with court directions etc Parts 1 or 2 Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) (formally ILEX) ; Legal Practice Course (LPC) Other legal education or qualification Post 16 qualifications in English A high level of integrity - able to deal with matters confidentially and with sensitivity An understanding of, and commitment to client care About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates Connect2Luton, part of Luton Borough Council & Kent Commercial Services LLP, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Dec 18, 2022
Full time
Role: LEGAL ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT : CORPORATE AND CUSTOMER SERVICES Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Legal Assistant on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Corporate and Customer Services department. Main purpose of position: To assist the Social Services lawyers in the provision of their services to the Departments of the Council exercising social services responsibilities, with an emphasis on childcare litigation. As a Legal Assistant , you will be responsible to: Manage, with supervision, tasks in relation to simple cases such as discharge of care, forced marriage and cases coming in from other local authorities in respect of designation Correspond with court, parties, experts, clients and counsel as required. With supervision, to support the team with case management for care cases and any other duties as may be required by the Principal Solicitor (Social Services) Receive requests from the courts for special guardianship orders, section 7 reports and section 37 investigations and ensure that such requests are complied with. Read such reports and ensure they are compliant with law and guidance and factually correct Liaise with Police and other Local Authorities in relation to requests for disclosure within the 2013 Protocol. Liaise between requester and client department to complete disclosure requests. Redact third party information from documents to ensure there are no data protection breaches, as relevant Prepare social work chronologies and briefs to counsel, take statements from witnesses, sit behind counsel and take a note of proceedings where required Field telephone calls and general enquiries from clients, courts and other parties Manage, with supervision, the cases proceeding to adoption by liaising with client department and the court to ensure timescales are met Manage, with supervision, the Duty Scheme for the handling of queries from the client department and the keeping of records in respect of queries received, manage allocation of legal planning meetings (LPMs) and LPM agendas on a weekly basis and public law outline (PLO) meetings Draft letters and other necessary documents, file and serve documents, deliver documents and arrange meetings where required by a social services lawyer Skills and Experience Demonstrable experience of working in a childcare and/or another legal environment Local Government experience Able to undertake routine legal and administrative tasks in a busy office with a minimum of supervision and also with some supervision where required Able to plan and prioritise own caseload to meet targets and deadlines Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with client departments, external legal advisers, court staff and other professionals Able to work as part of a team in a busy office environment Demonstrable knowledge of key social services legislation, in particular the Children Act 1989 and data protection legislation Demonstrable knowledge of key processes in litigation - issuing of proceedings, service of documents, filing and serving of evidence, complying with court directions etc Parts 1 or 2 Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) (formally ILEX) ; Legal Practice Course (LPC) Other legal education or qualification Post 16 qualifications in English A high level of integrity - able to deal with matters confidentially and with sensitivity An understanding of, and commitment to client care About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates Connect2Luton, part of Luton Borough Council & Kent Commercial Services LLP, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Role Housing Asset Senior Project Manager Contract Permanent Grade M2 Pay £19.85 - £21.51 per hour Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Housing Asset Senior Project Manager on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Population Wellbeing department! As a Housing Asset Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for providing a high quality professional Senior Project Management service with responsibility for the commissioning and delivery of major and complex programmes. To be successful in this role you must be able to lead, manage and develop a team of Project Managers. About the Role Strategically manage and lead the Housing Asset Project management team. To provide leadership and professional management. Manage the team budgets in close liaison with the Housing Asset Manager. Efficiently manage the preparation of specifications, drawings and contract documentation related to repairs, maintenance and ancillary works. Ensure that accurate and up-to-date records and attribute information are provided to the Housing Asset Manager and maintained in the Council's Housing Asset Information Systems. Monitor and manage the performance of contractors and specialists using defined performance frameworks and quality auditing. Develop relationships with partners and stakeholders and provide technical advice to staff, members and residents as required. Lead and motivate staff and ensure they have access to all Council and BTS policies and procedures and are working in line with these and all other relevant regulations and legislation, including prescribed standards of probity About you Substantial experience of specifying and implementing building construction / maintenance projects at a senior level. In depth experience in contract & project management including budget setting and monitoring. Able to survey, inspect and measure dwellings. Demonstrable people management skills. Demonstrable communication skills to deal with public / agencies with ability to consult / influence and negotiate. Able to interpret written requests, drawings and produce project briefs and technical reports. Able to work to deadlines and maintain expenditure within budget allocations. Expertise and Skills with building construction, defects and remedies, building services, drainage and sewerage services. Health and Safety, Environmental legislation. Recognised degree qualifications related to the Construction and Building industry or equivalent professional qualification. Chartered member of relevant professional body i.e. CIOB, RICS. Able to attend meetings and undertake work outside normal office hours, including weekends and able to respond to emergencies outside normal office hours. Able to attend sites and venues as required throughout the UK. Able to undertake surveys and inspections including using ladders, working at height and in confined spaces etc. About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Dec 15, 2022
Full time
Role Housing Asset Senior Project Manager Contract Permanent Grade M2 Pay £19.85 - £21.51 per hour Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Housing Asset Senior Project Manager on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Population Wellbeing department! As a Housing Asset Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for providing a high quality professional Senior Project Management service with responsibility for the commissioning and delivery of major and complex programmes. To be successful in this role you must be able to lead, manage and develop a team of Project Managers. About the Role Strategically manage and lead the Housing Asset Project management team. To provide leadership and professional management. Manage the team budgets in close liaison with the Housing Asset Manager. Efficiently manage the preparation of specifications, drawings and contract documentation related to repairs, maintenance and ancillary works. Ensure that accurate and up-to-date records and attribute information are provided to the Housing Asset Manager and maintained in the Council's Housing Asset Information Systems. Monitor and manage the performance of contractors and specialists using defined performance frameworks and quality auditing. Develop relationships with partners and stakeholders and provide technical advice to staff, members and residents as required. Lead and motivate staff and ensure they have access to all Council and BTS policies and procedures and are working in line with these and all other relevant regulations and legislation, including prescribed standards of probity About you Substantial experience of specifying and implementing building construction / maintenance projects at a senior level. In depth experience in contract & project management including budget setting and monitoring. Able to survey, inspect and measure dwellings. Demonstrable people management skills. Demonstrable communication skills to deal with public / agencies with ability to consult / influence and negotiate. Able to interpret written requests, drawings and produce project briefs and technical reports. Able to work to deadlines and maintain expenditure within budget allocations. Expertise and Skills with building construction, defects and remedies, building services, drainage and sewerage services. Health and Safety, Environmental legislation. Recognised degree qualifications related to the Construction and Building industry or equivalent professional qualification. Chartered member of relevant professional body i.e. CIOB, RICS. Able to attend meetings and undertake work outside normal office hours, including weekends and able to respond to emergencies outside normal office hours. Able to attend sites and venues as required throughout the UK. Able to undertake surveys and inspections including using ladders, working at height and in confined spaces etc. About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Role Business Support Officer Contract Temporary Grade L4 Pay 10.83 Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Business Support Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Chief Executive's department! As a Business Support Officer you will responsible provide administrative and secretarial support to all Members of the Council including the Mayor and to provide business support functions to th...... click apply for full job details
Dec 02, 2021
Seasonal
Role Business Support Officer Contract Temporary Grade L4 Pay 10.83 Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Business Support Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Chief Executive's department! As a Business Support Officer you will responsible provide administrative and secretarial support to all Members of the Council including the Mayor and to provide business support functions to th...... click apply for full job details
Role Team Supervisor - Operations Contract Temporary Duration 6 months Grade M1 Pay 17.06 Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Team Supervisor on behalf of Luton Borough Council within Population Wellbeing department ! As a Team Supervisor you will responsible to manage and co-ordinate all day to day aspects of on site works and ensuring that materials and human resources are available, appointments a...... click apply for full job details
Dec 01, 2021
Seasonal
Role Team Supervisor - Operations Contract Temporary Duration 6 months Grade M1 Pay 17.06 Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Team Supervisor on behalf of Luton Borough Council within Population Wellbeing department ! As a Team Supervisor you will responsible to manage and co-ordinate all day to day aspects of on site works and ensuring that materials and human resources are available, appointments a...... click apply for full job details
Role: Practise Lead Team: Family Wellbeing Service Grade: M3 Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Practise Lead on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their population wellbeing department. About the Role To assist the Practice Manager with managing and directing a Family Wellbeing Service Hub, staff team, resources and budgets in order to identify, assess and provide services/intervention to su...... click apply for full job details
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Role: Practise Lead Team: Family Wellbeing Service Grade: M3 Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Practise Lead on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their population wellbeing department. About the Role To assist the Practice Manager with managing and directing a Family Wellbeing Service Hub, staff team, resources and budgets in order to identify, assess and provide services/intervention to su...... click apply for full job details
Role: Deputy Team Manager Team: Children Families Social Work Service Grade: M3 Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Deputy Team Manager on behalf of Luton Borough Council About the Role To work closely with the Team Manager in managing and directing teams within the Corporate Parenting Service, resources and budgets in order to recruit and assess foster carers and connected persons carers; ident...... click apply for full job details
Nov 30, 2021
Seasonal
Role: Deputy Team Manager Team: Children Families Social Work Service Grade: M3 Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Deputy Team Manager on behalf of Luton Borough Council About the Role To work closely with the Team Manager in managing and directing teams within the Corporate Parenting Service, resources and budgets in order to recruit and assess foster carers and connected persons carers; ident...... click apply for full job details
