Cedar is currently working exclusively with a leading Financial Services business headquartered in Cardiff that is a market leader in area and is about to commence an exciting growth phase. To help enable the next phase of growth they are looking to hire an ambitious Chief Operating Officer (COO) to drive performance and operational excellence across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the strategic development of the business under the new Board. The COO will be responsible for ensuring that the business has effective operational processes, controls, reporting and people in place to maximize operational efficiency, manage risk and meet growth objectives. You will be the company's second-in-command, responsible for supporting the CEO in delivering the business's strategic objectives as defined by the Board of Directors. You will be an experienced and efficient leader, with excellent people skills, business acumen and exemplary work ethics and be responsible for mentoring less experienced Senior Managers/Managers across the organization. Duties Leadership Role model for the company, promoting and enforcing the organisation's culture and values at all times. Creating a positive culture in the company. This is done by taking actions such as listening to employees and paying attention to diversity and inclusion. Planning To develop, in collaboration with the CEO and CFO, an annual operating budget that supports the organizations long term strategy. Assist the CEO in developing and overseeing the long-term business strategies of the organization. Assist the CEO in establishing an appropriate organizational structure. Operations Ensure the business has effective operational processes, controls, reporting and people in place to maximise operational efficiency, manage risk and meet growth objectives. Keep the CEO & CFO fully informed in a timely and candid manner of the conduct of the day-today operations of the organization towards the achievement of its established goals and of all material deviations from the goals or objectives and policies established by the Board of Directors. Financial Information Be available to brief the CEO & CFO on organizational matters for review in advance of Board meetings. Risk Management Assess and manage the principal risks of the organization. Third Parties Maintain insurer relationships . Maintain technology relationships. Experience Required Proven experience as COO or similar relevant role 15 years'+ experience in management7+ years' experience in staffing or human resources Experience in a regulated business would be advantageous, FS/Insurance exquisite. Strong understanding of technology and how it can drive operational efficiency. Strong People management.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Cedar is currently working exclusively with a leading Financial Services business headquartered in Cardiff that is a market leader in area and is about to commence an exciting growth phase. To help enable the next phase of growth they are looking to hire an ambitious Chief Operating Officer (COO) to drive performance and operational excellence across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the strategic development of the business under the new Board. The COO will be responsible for ensuring that the business has effective operational processes, controls, reporting and people in place to maximize operational efficiency, manage risk and meet growth objectives. You will be the company's second-in-command, responsible for supporting the CEO in delivering the business's strategic objectives as defined by the Board of Directors. You will be an experienced and efficient leader, with excellent people skills, business acumen and exemplary work ethics and be responsible for mentoring less experienced Senior Managers/Managers across the organization. Duties Leadership Role model for the company, promoting and enforcing the organisation's culture and values at all times. Creating a positive culture in the company. This is done by taking actions such as listening to employees and paying attention to diversity and inclusion. Planning To develop, in collaboration with the CEO and CFO, an annual operating budget that supports the organizations long term strategy. Assist the CEO in developing and overseeing the long-term business strategies of the organization. Assist the CEO in establishing an appropriate organizational structure. Operations Ensure the business has effective operational processes, controls, reporting and people in place to maximise operational efficiency, manage risk and meet growth objectives. Keep the CEO & CFO fully informed in a timely and candid manner of the conduct of the day-today operations of the organization towards the achievement of its established goals and of all material deviations from the goals or objectives and policies established by the Board of Directors. Financial Information Be available to brief the CEO & CFO on organizational matters for review in advance of Board meetings. Risk Management Assess and manage the principal risks of the organization. Third Parties Maintain insurer relationships . Maintain technology relationships. Experience Required Proven experience as COO or similar relevant role 15 years'+ experience in management7+ years' experience in staffing or human resources Experience in a regulated business would be advantageous, FS/Insurance exquisite. Strong understanding of technology and how it can drive operational efficiency. Strong People management.
Interim Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson Principal: Andy ScrubyAssociate Principal: Vicky Gray We are an 11-18 academy based just north of the large, friendly, South Yorkshire town of Doncaster.We have been a member of the Outwood Family since 2009, and in our 2023 Ofsted inspection the academy was graded Good in all categories. The inspection noted 'the school has a supportive and caring culture. Staff build arm and friendly relationships with pupils. Pupils achieve their full potential. Staff are proud to work at the school'.We offer a holistic education that makes learning stimulating, engaging and enjoyable for every student.The inspectors were equally complimentary about our sixth form provision, with a wide range of courses on offer; including A Levels, vocational qualifications and T-levels.We have also won numerous awards as a school and we have been accredited with the prestigious IQM Award, in addition to being an IQM Centre of Excellence for 3 years, which highlights that inclusion at all levels is of paramount importance to us. We are also proud to have been awarded Silver Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.Outwood Academy Adwick seeks applications from ambitious and energetic Music teachers to cover for maternity leave (0.4fte). At Adwick our students are at the heart of our Academy and students thrive within the very successful department within Creative Arts. This is a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic and driven professionals to join our Family of Schools at Outwood Academy Adwick.We are seeking a practitioner who has excellent subject knowledge and a high level of understanding of the subject. You must be enthusiastic and determined to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of 'students first'.The department has 6 enthusiastic and inspiring staff members who teach across; Art, Photography, Music, Dance and Drama. Our team's strengths are how we collaborate together as a team and our successful outcomes which are formed from constant support, nurture and personalisation. We work hard to ensure every student can reach their potential to increase confidence, creativity, resilience and skills for life. The team consists of a range of staff at different career stages, including a Vice Principal and also the academy's SENco. This brings a huge benefit to the already outstanding department as we can collaborate ideas, input strategies/interventions, reflect and develop to ensure even better progress for our students. We are a friendly and welcoming department who work to support one another and our students. CPD is constant across creative arts at Adwick. We are fortunate to have two directors who work across the trust and support us through providing standardisation training, time to collaborate with other staff across the family of schools, teaching and learning strategies and promoting and planning Trust wide creative competitions giving our students opportunities to showcase their talent outside of their own Academy at prestigious venues such as Doncaster Dome, The Hepworth Gallery. Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Cast Theatre. We have built links with the National Theatre in London and work with local music colleges to promote working in industry.We are particularly proud of the Creative Culture which is embedded across all our disciplines within the Creative arts. Our creative curriculum is invented with a diverse breadth and variety of topics across all key stages. Students have an hour of music, dance/drama and art lessons from year 7-9. From year 10-11 students will have opted for our already successful courses. BTEC Music, Dance, GCSE Art or GCSE Photography. The projects which we rigorously plan are always designed with students in mind to create topical, engaging and relevant lessons which build on prior subject knowledge and skills building.Students achieve high outcomes across Creative Arts and 100% of students achieved on our BTEC Level 2 course in 2022. Last year, 5 musicians at post 16 level followed their passion and were successful in securing University places studying music. One student in particular was successful in gaining a place at Leeds Conservatoire. Last year we had 2 winners at the annual Outwood Performer of the Year for Best Solo Guitarist and Best Solo Dance. When our students perform to audiences they do so with such dedication and spirit and it is so inspiring and rewarding to see.Our department is equipped with the latest technology and has great links and support within the Music Industry across Doncaster. We were awarded a Musical Futures badge in 2018. The prestigious title provides staff access to resources, content and workshops to build our students skills.We are looking for a skilful practitioner who will push and develop our students with passion and rigour. The successful candidate will support and guide our students during our performing arts events across the year such as; Talent shows, Christmas Concerts, Summer Festivals and Music shows performed internal and external to the Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our Creative and innovative team and collaborate with us to drive our department to be even more successful. This vacancy is being managed by our Recruitment Partner at Hays. If you wish to discuss this post or arrange a visit to the school, please contact Julia Peat our Recruitment Partner at Hays by using the expression of interest link below or call or : Hays Expression of Interest Form. DEADLINE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS IS 21 MAY 2024 Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 17, 2024
Full time
Interim Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson Principal: Andy ScrubyAssociate Principal: Vicky Gray We are an 11-18 academy based just north of the large, friendly, South Yorkshire town of Doncaster.We have been a member of the Outwood Family since 2009, and in our 2023 Ofsted inspection the academy was graded Good in all categories. The inspection noted 'the school has a supportive and caring culture. Staff build arm and friendly relationships with pupils. Pupils achieve their full potential. Staff are proud to work at the school'.We offer a holistic education that makes learning stimulating, engaging and enjoyable for every student.The inspectors were equally complimentary about our sixth form provision, with a wide range of courses on offer; including A Levels, vocational qualifications and T-levels.We have also won numerous awards as a school and we have been accredited with the prestigious IQM Award, in addition to being an IQM Centre of Excellence for 3 years, which highlights that inclusion at all levels is of paramount importance to us. We are also proud to have been awarded Silver Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.Outwood Academy Adwick seeks applications from ambitious and energetic Music teachers to cover for maternity leave (0.4fte). At Adwick our students are at the heart of our Academy and students thrive within the very successful department within Creative Arts. This is a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic and driven professionals to join our Family of Schools at Outwood Academy Adwick.We are seeking a practitioner who has excellent subject knowledge and a high level of understanding of the subject. You must be enthusiastic and determined to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of 'students first'.The department has 6 enthusiastic and inspiring staff members who teach across; Art, Photography, Music, Dance and Drama. Our team's strengths are how we collaborate together as a team and our successful outcomes which are formed from constant support, nurture and personalisation. We work hard to ensure every student can reach their potential to increase confidence, creativity, resilience and skills for life. The team consists of a range of staff at different career stages, including a Vice Principal and also the academy's SENco. This brings a huge benefit to the already outstanding department as we can collaborate ideas, input strategies/interventions, reflect and develop to ensure even better progress for our students. We are a friendly and welcoming department who work to support one another and our students. CPD is constant across creative arts at Adwick. We are fortunate to have two directors who work across the trust and support us through providing standardisation training, time to collaborate with other staff across the family of schools, teaching and learning strategies and promoting and planning Trust wide creative competitions giving our students opportunities to showcase their talent outside of their own Academy at prestigious venues such as Doncaster Dome, The Hepworth Gallery. Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Cast Theatre. We have built links with the National Theatre in London and work with local music colleges to promote working in industry.We are particularly proud of the Creative Culture which is embedded across all our disciplines within the Creative arts. Our creative curriculum is invented with a diverse breadth and variety of topics across all key stages. Students have an hour of music, dance/drama and art lessons from year 7-9. From year 10-11 students will have opted for our already successful courses. BTEC Music, Dance, GCSE Art or GCSE Photography. The projects which we rigorously plan are always designed with students in mind to create topical, engaging and relevant lessons which build on prior subject knowledge and skills building.Students achieve high outcomes across Creative Arts and 100% of students achieved on our BTEC Level 2 course in 2022. Last year, 5 musicians at post 16 level followed their passion and were successful in securing University places studying music. One student in particular was successful in gaining a place at Leeds Conservatoire. Last year we had 2 winners at the annual Outwood Performer of the Year for Best Solo Guitarist and Best Solo Dance. When our students perform to audiences they do so with such dedication and spirit and it is so inspiring and rewarding to see.Our department is equipped with the latest technology and has great links and support within the Music Industry across Doncaster. We were awarded a Musical Futures badge in 2018. The prestigious title provides staff access to resources, content and workshops to build our students skills.We are looking for a skilful practitioner who will push and develop our students with passion and rigour. The successful candidate will support and guide our students during our performing arts events across the year such as; Talent shows, Christmas Concerts, Summer Festivals and Music shows performed internal and external to the Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our Creative and innovative team and collaborate with us to drive our department to be even more successful. This vacancy is being managed by our Recruitment Partner at Hays. If you wish to discuss this post or arrange a visit to the school, please contact Julia Peat our Recruitment Partner at Hays by using the expression of interest link below or call or : Hays Expression of Interest Form. DEADLINE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS IS 21 MAY 2024 Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Directorate : Regeneration, Housing and Environment Pay Level: 7 Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week DBS requirement : Standard The closing date for applications is 28th May 2024. Interviews will be held week commencing week commencing 10th June 2024. What you'll be doing: Working in a small Transport team,you will be assisting the Transport Team Leader in initiating and developing active travel schemes including cycling, walking and e-scooters. As a team member, you will take the lead in implementing active travel enhancements. This includes overseeing the delivery of improvements and evaluating the Slough local cycling and walking infrastructure plans (LCWIP) and managing the e-scooter and e-bike scheme. Additionally, you will be responsible for preparing and submitting bids to secure funding for the proposed routes. The ongoing development of our plans will not only enhance our ability to secure external funding but also enhance the successful execution of schemes, ultimately contributing to comprehensive improvements. To promote active travel, you will need to build and maintain positive relationships with a range of audiences including local councillors, businesses, schools and other stakeholders. Essential skills for this role include actively listening to concerns, proposing effective solutions, and communicating clearly. Our Council: Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives. What we offer: We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Alongside a competitive salary, we provide: 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service. The Local Government Pension Scheme We offer a wider range of great benefits including: Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks Wellbeing initiatives Tax - free childcare and childcare services Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to &a;amp; from work. Interested? We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and we foster a workforce where people are valued, and represents the local communities that we serve. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email quoting the job reference &a;ndash; our Accessibility Statement has more information. Join our team at Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our journey of transformation and growth! We reserve the right to close the advert early. Agency applications will not be considered.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Directorate : Regeneration, Housing and Environment Pay Level: 7 Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week DBS requirement : Standard The closing date for applications is 28th May 2024. Interviews will be held week commencing week commencing 10th June 2024. What you'll be doing: Working in a small Transport team,you will be assisting the Transport Team Leader in initiating and developing active travel schemes including cycling, walking and e-scooters. As a team member, you will take the lead in implementing active travel enhancements. This includes overseeing the delivery of improvements and evaluating the Slough local cycling and walking infrastructure plans (LCWIP) and managing the e-scooter and e-bike scheme. Additionally, you will be responsible for preparing and submitting bids to secure funding for the proposed routes. The ongoing development of our plans will not only enhance our ability to secure external funding but also enhance the successful execution of schemes, ultimately contributing to comprehensive improvements. To promote active travel, you will need to build and maintain positive relationships with a range of audiences including local councillors, businesses, schools and other stakeholders. Essential skills for this role include actively listening to concerns, proposing effective solutions, and communicating clearly. Our Council: Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives. What we offer: We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Alongside a competitive salary, we provide: 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service. The Local Government Pension Scheme We offer a wider range of great benefits including: Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks Wellbeing initiatives Tax - free childcare and childcare services Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to &a;amp; from work. Interested? We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and we foster a workforce where people are valued, and represents the local communities that we serve. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email quoting the job reference &a;ndash; our Accessibility Statement has more information. Join our team at Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our journey of transformation and growth! We reserve the right to close the advert early. Agency applications will not be considered.
Department of Disease Control Closing Date: Wednesday 05 June 2024 Reference: ITD-DCD-2024-06 The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world's leading public health universities. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice. The LSHTM is searching for a CEO to help in the management of the 'Resilience Against Future Threats' (RAFT) Research Programme Consortium (RPC). RAFT is funded by FCDO, and its mission is research that will be of practical benefit to national programmes for the control of vector-borne diseases especially malaria. The Consortium partners are the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, the Centre for Research into Infectious Disease Cameroon, the Institut Pierre Richet in Côte d'Ivoire, the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) in Tanzania, the Faculty of Tropical Medicine of Mahidol University in Thailand, and the Malaria Consortium. One strand of our work concerns the arms race against insecticide resistance in African malaria vector mosquitoes, and in particular the process of choosing the most cost-effective insecticidal interventions in the face of complex geographic variation in resistance and a limited amount of epidemiological trial evidence. The other strand is addressing the more strategic and longer-term threats facing vector control, including the rise of Aedes-borne viruses in Africa, and the effects of anthropogenic changes in the environments in which we live. We are looking for a CEO who will join the leadership team based in the LSHTM. This is a senior role with operational responsibility across all of RAFTs activities, including its research, its governance structures and workings as a partnership, its relationship with FCDO and the intended users of the knowledge outputs. You will work closely with RAFT's two Principal Investigators/Research Directors and provide support to all other Principal Investigators/Directors from partners in the Consortium. The CEO will manage the relationship with the donor (UK Government Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, FCDO) and be the primary point of contact. You will provide strategic Management of RPC governance structures; and actively participate in RPC management meetings with Management Group and running of the Consortium Advisory Group (CAG). You will work closely with the Programme Manager to ensure best practice in budget management, financial probity, forecasting expenditure, and financial reporting to donors, Management Group and CAG. The CEO will oversee and report on detailed progress against the agreed workplans and logframe, including on risks to programme success and make changes and recommendations as required. You will lead on Lead on active engagement with RAFT's primary external stakeholders (i.e. the main intended users of its knowledge outputs), including National Malaria Control Programmes (NMCPs) in countries with high burden of mosquito-borne disease, World Health Organisation (WHO), UK Government FCDO etc, so as to understand their research and technical priorities and to coordinate RAFT's role and contribution. Finally, the CEO will also oversee the development and implementation of the RAFT Communications Strategy and together with the Research Uptake Manager, oversee all RPC communications, data management procedures and engagement of users and policymakers with the research outputs, representing the RPC in public debate and other media. Candidates must have a higher education to degree level, or equivalent, or substantial relevant experience, experience of managing and reporting on programme grants from funders such as FCDO, EU etc, significant proven experience of financial planning and management including creating and monitoring budgets The post is part-time 3 days per week, 0.6 FTE and fixed-term until 30 April 2026. The post is funded by the UK Government Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and is available immediately. The salary will be on the Professional Services salary scale, Grade 7 in the range £51,299 - £58,723 (SP 38-43) per annum pro rata (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary "Wellbeing Days". Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is hybrid in the UK at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, or alternatively in an appropriate location in Africa. Applications should be made on-line via our jobs website . Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to . Please quote reference ITD-DCD-2024-06 . The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable. Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date. The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We believe that when people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, successful, and happier at work. While we have more work to do, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace, a community that everyone feels a part of, which is safe, respectful, supportive and enables all to reach their full potential.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Department of Disease Control Closing Date: Wednesday 05 June 2024 Reference: ITD-DCD-2024-06 The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world's leading public health universities. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice. The LSHTM is searching for a CEO to help in the management of the 'Resilience Against Future Threats' (RAFT) Research Programme Consortium (RPC). RAFT is funded by FCDO, and its mission is research that will be of practical benefit to national programmes for the control of vector-borne diseases especially malaria. The Consortium partners are the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, the Centre for Research into Infectious Disease Cameroon, the Institut Pierre Richet in Côte d'Ivoire, the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) in Tanzania, the Faculty of Tropical Medicine of Mahidol University in Thailand, and the Malaria Consortium. One strand of our work concerns the arms race against insecticide resistance in African malaria vector mosquitoes, and in particular the process of choosing the most cost-effective insecticidal interventions in the face of complex geographic variation in resistance and a limited amount of epidemiological trial evidence. The other strand is addressing the more strategic and longer-term threats facing vector control, including the rise of Aedes-borne viruses in Africa, and the effects of anthropogenic changes in the environments in which we live. We are looking for a CEO who will join the leadership team based in the LSHTM. This is a senior role with operational responsibility across all of RAFTs activities, including its research, its governance structures and workings as a partnership, its relationship with FCDO and the intended users of the knowledge outputs. You will work closely with RAFT's two Principal Investigators/Research Directors and provide support to all other Principal Investigators/Directors from partners in the Consortium. The CEO will manage the relationship with the donor (UK Government Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, FCDO) and be the primary point of contact. You will provide strategic Management of RPC governance structures; and actively participate in RPC management meetings with Management Group and running of the Consortium Advisory Group (CAG). You will work closely with the Programme Manager to ensure best practice in budget management, financial probity, forecasting expenditure, and financial reporting to donors, Management Group and CAG. The CEO will oversee and report on detailed progress against the agreed workplans and logframe, including on risks to programme success and make changes and recommendations as required. You will lead on Lead on active engagement with RAFT's primary external stakeholders (i.e. the main intended users of its knowledge outputs), including National Malaria Control Programmes (NMCPs) in countries with high burden of mosquito-borne disease, World Health Organisation (WHO), UK Government FCDO etc, so as to understand their research and technical priorities and to coordinate RAFT's role and contribution. Finally, the CEO will also oversee the development and implementation of the RAFT Communications Strategy and together with the Research Uptake Manager, oversee all RPC communications, data management procedures and engagement of users and policymakers with the research outputs, representing the RPC in public debate and other media. Candidates must have a higher education to degree level, or equivalent, or substantial relevant experience, experience of managing and reporting on programme grants from funders such as FCDO, EU etc, significant proven experience of financial planning and management including creating and monitoring budgets The post is part-time 3 days per week, 0.6 FTE and fixed-term until 30 April 2026. The post is funded by the UK Government Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and is available immediately. The salary will be on the Professional Services salary scale, Grade 7 in the range £51,299 - £58,723 (SP 38-43) per annum pro rata (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary "Wellbeing Days". Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is hybrid in the UK at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, or alternatively in an appropriate location in Africa. Applications should be made on-line via our jobs website . Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to . Please quote reference ITD-DCD-2024-06 . The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable. Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date. The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We believe that when people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, successful, and happier at work. While we have more work to do, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace, a community that everyone feels a part of, which is safe, respectful, supportive and enables all to reach their full potential.
Role Overview We have an exciting opportunity for RTPI or RICS qualified Planners to join Savills London Planning team. This role is targeted at candidates with an interest in broadening their experience of planning and being closely involved with managing and taking responsibility for interesting projects and clients. Key requirements are: an enjoyment of writing, with excellent language skills and a love of communicating planning arguments; a proven ability to multi-task, across many projects, helping to steer the team's workload, managing projects capably; and a willingness and enthusiasm for mentoring and guiding junior planning and graduate level colleagues. Typically your role will involve managing your own workload under the supervision of the Directors/Associate Directors and undertaking planning research and enquiries, monitoring and reviewing development plans and preparing representations to address issues with practical implications on our clients' properties, drafting reports and planning applications, assisting with the coordination of project teams and liaising with local authorities and others. Projects will principally be in London, the South East and East area. Key Responsibilities Prepare planning appraisals of land, buildings and concepts. Undertake research and analysis. Prepare planning applications, including planning statements. Write reports, interpreting data and making clear and relevant recommendations. Contribute to the preparation/editing of Design & Access statements, sustainability statements, and other planning supporting documents. Liaise and negotiate with planning officers, employees of consultee organisations, third parties. Liaise and cultivate good relationships with clients and fellow professionals. Develop creative and original solutions to satisfy all parties. Ensure compliance with planning regulations. Communicate and negotiate effectively with clients and colleagues. Take responsibility for projects from the earliest stages through to completion Maintain an awareness of market conditions and the impact of government policies. Keep informed about documents relating to planning policy and practice. Build relationships with other divisions within Savills Attend external events to create local contacts and identify business opportunities Key Skills Strong verbal, numerical and report writing skills Able to prioritise and work to deadlines Clear ability to communicate effectively A team player Good interpersonal and influencing skills Self-motivated and proactive MRICS/MRTPI & knowledge of relevant planning systems An open and keen mind with a strategic approach to problem solving Team Overview The Corporates, Commerical and Education Planning Team has 14 team members ranging from Director level to graduates, whihc sits within the wider London Planning team. The team has a strong pipeline of projects for a wide variety of clients - including Anglian Water, BAE Systems, Dandi Living, Eton College, The Oxford Science Park and Whitbread. Savills is the largest planning consultancy in the country and is committed to further expansion of its successful London Planning team alongside its leading development, residential and commercial markets teams. Find out more about Savills offer Recruitment agencies Savills only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been previously contacted and directed by a member of our recruitment team. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Savills or any of our employees other than via our careers website and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid.Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Savills will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.
May 14, 2024
Full time
Role Overview We have an exciting opportunity for RTPI or RICS qualified Planners to join Savills London Planning team. This role is targeted at candidates with an interest in broadening their experience of planning and being closely involved with managing and taking responsibility for interesting projects and clients. Key requirements are: an enjoyment of writing, with excellent language skills and a love of communicating planning arguments; a proven ability to multi-task, across many projects, helping to steer the team's workload, managing projects capably; and a willingness and enthusiasm for mentoring and guiding junior planning and graduate level colleagues. Typically your role will involve managing your own workload under the supervision of the Directors/Associate Directors and undertaking planning research and enquiries, monitoring and reviewing development plans and preparing representations to address issues with practical implications on our clients' properties, drafting reports and planning applications, assisting with the coordination of project teams and liaising with local authorities and others. Projects will principally be in London, the South East and East area. Key Responsibilities Prepare planning appraisals of land, buildings and concepts. Undertake research and analysis. Prepare planning applications, including planning statements. Write reports, interpreting data and making clear and relevant recommendations. Contribute to the preparation/editing of Design & Access statements, sustainability statements, and other planning supporting documents. Liaise and negotiate with planning officers, employees of consultee organisations, third parties. Liaise and cultivate good relationships with clients and fellow professionals. Develop creative and original solutions to satisfy all parties. Ensure compliance with planning regulations. Communicate and negotiate effectively with clients and colleagues. Take responsibility for projects from the earliest stages through to completion Maintain an awareness of market conditions and the impact of government policies. Keep informed about documents relating to planning policy and practice. Build relationships with other divisions within Savills Attend external events to create local contacts and identify business opportunities Key Skills Strong verbal, numerical and report writing skills Able to prioritise and work to deadlines Clear ability to communicate effectively A team player Good interpersonal and influencing skills Self-motivated and proactive MRICS/MRTPI & knowledge of relevant planning systems An open and keen mind with a strategic approach to problem solving Team Overview The Corporates, Commerical and Education Planning Team has 14 team members ranging from Director level to graduates, whihc sits within the wider London Planning team. The team has a strong pipeline of projects for a wide variety of clients - including Anglian Water, BAE Systems, Dandi Living, Eton College, The Oxford Science Park and Whitbread. Savills is the largest planning consultancy in the country and is committed to further expansion of its successful London Planning team alongside its leading development, residential and commercial markets teams. Find out more about Savills offer Recruitment agencies Savills only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been previously contacted and directed by a member of our recruitment team. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Savills or any of our employees other than via our careers website and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid.Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Savills will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.
Job Purpose Reporting directly to the IT Infrastructure Services Manager, the Project Manager will have responsibility for this specific short-term project plan, to consult on, design and coordinate the implementation of facilities available within the Microsoft 365 suite of products and associated technologies. In addition, the post holder will develop and coordinate workflow processes and templates in relation to policies that are required within Microsoft 365 and associated technologies to ensure compliance with Data Protection and the IT Security Policies. Principal Accountabilities In consultation with the appropriate manager and project board, define the scope of the project. Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project. Develop a schedule and work flows for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities and review with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required. The post holder will be assigned project support staff during the lifetime of the project and will be responsible to allocate, review and check the quality of specific pieces of work undertaken by them. The post holder will be responsible for determining and implementing workflow, procedure and testing for Microsoft 365 for use by IT Services and the organisation. The key steps in each workflow will be determined by the post holder in consultation with the relevant IT specialist. Implement the project according to the project plan. Develop forms and records to document project activities and set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured and develop a comprehensive User Guide as part of the ongoing support for the system and users. Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project. Establish a communication schedule to update the project board and Service Manager including and appropriate staff in the organisation on the progress of the project including written (monthly) reports for management. Review the quality of the work completed with the project board on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards. Ensure that the project deliverables are on time and at the required level of quality. Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase Academic/ Professional Qualification Educated to HND/or Degree level in a relevant discipline or proven relevant experience Relevant qualification in Project or Delivery Management or proven experience in implementing change projects Relevant business process design and / or user centred-design accreditation Knowledge and Experience Experience of writing plans, reports and procedures, delivering presentations and facilitating workshops Delivery management and organisational skills - a clear understanding of the requirements and tools needed to manage projects and delivery Demonstrable transformational change skills - experience working on, and implementing change projects Ability to demonstrate a problem solving and system thinking approach. Confidence working with complex data and systems Data analysis and interpretation - ability to analyse data in order to identify trends, patterns and suggest solutions for service improvements Confident in the use of a range of IT software including Microsoft tools and applications Experience of engaging with internal and external stakeholders, negotiating and influencing Experience using specialist business applications such as Microsoft 365 and Associated Technologies Skills Welsh Language Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to negotiate and influence and to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels Ability to turn complex concepts into simple language, providing information and advice in a clear and concise manner Ability to challenge existing ways of working in an unbiased and non-judgemental manner
May 11, 2024
Full time
Job Purpose Reporting directly to the IT Infrastructure Services Manager, the Project Manager will have responsibility for this specific short-term project plan, to consult on, design and coordinate the implementation of facilities available within the Microsoft 365 suite of products and associated technologies. In addition, the post holder will develop and coordinate workflow processes and templates in relation to policies that are required within Microsoft 365 and associated technologies to ensure compliance with Data Protection and the IT Security Policies. Principal Accountabilities In consultation with the appropriate manager and project board, define the scope of the project. Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project. Develop a schedule and work flows for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities and review with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required. The post holder will be assigned project support staff during the lifetime of the project and will be responsible to allocate, review and check the quality of specific pieces of work undertaken by them. The post holder will be responsible for determining and implementing workflow, procedure and testing for Microsoft 365 for use by IT Services and the organisation. The key steps in each workflow will be determined by the post holder in consultation with the relevant IT specialist. Implement the project according to the project plan. Develop forms and records to document project activities and set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured and develop a comprehensive User Guide as part of the ongoing support for the system and users. Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project. Establish a communication schedule to update the project board and Service Manager including and appropriate staff in the organisation on the progress of the project including written (monthly) reports for management. Review the quality of the work completed with the project board on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards. Ensure that the project deliverables are on time and at the required level of quality. Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase Academic/ Professional Qualification Educated to HND/or Degree level in a relevant discipline or proven relevant experience Relevant qualification in Project or Delivery Management or proven experience in implementing change projects Relevant business process design and / or user centred-design accreditation Knowledge and Experience Experience of writing plans, reports and procedures, delivering presentations and facilitating workshops Delivery management and organisational skills - a clear understanding of the requirements and tools needed to manage projects and delivery Demonstrable transformational change skills - experience working on, and implementing change projects Ability to demonstrate a problem solving and system thinking approach. Confidence working with complex data and systems Data analysis and interpretation - ability to analyse data in order to identify trends, patterns and suggest solutions for service improvements Confident in the use of a range of IT software including Microsoft tools and applications Experience of engaging with internal and external stakeholders, negotiating and influencing Experience using specialist business applications such as Microsoft 365 and Associated Technologies Skills Welsh Language Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to negotiate and influence and to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels Ability to turn complex concepts into simple language, providing information and advice in a clear and concise manner Ability to challenge existing ways of working in an unbiased and non-judgemental manner
The starting salary for this full-time, fixed term role is £50,047 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. This is a 24-month fixed term contract or secondment opportunity. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Planning Officer to join our Planning Development Team within the Environment, Infrastructure and Growth directorate at Surrey County Council. The administrative work base is in Woking, however The Planning Group has an agile workstyle which means that you will work at different locations and venues including from home. Subject to team requirements, Officers are encouraged to choose the location where they think will be most productive and have access to technology to connect with team members, although some office-based working is to be expected. Rewards and benefits 26 days' holiday rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the team Surrey County Council is embarking on an exciting and transformative journey to become a leading-edge authority - putting Surrey's people and places at the heart of everything we do. By 2030 we want Surrey to be a uniquely special place where everyone has a great start to life, people live healthy and fulfilling lives, are enabled to achieve their full potential and contribute to their community, and no one is left behind. Surrey is a diverse county with an urban fringe in the north abutting Greater London and towns and villages to the south. It is situated between Heathrow and Gatwick airports and hosts highway networks and rail infrastructure which connect the county to London and the south coast. The county is recognised as a powerhouse of the British economy and provides the largest net contribution to the UK Government after London. It is also the most wooded county in England, some 25% of it is covered by the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and about 73% of it is designated Metropolitan Green Belt. Consequently, Surrey faces huge challenges to accommodate housing and economic growth in a sustainable way in the context of a changing climate, biodiversity loss, a densely populated and valuable natural environment, sustainable waste management, maintaining the supply of and safeguarding a range of minerals, and identified deficits in supporting strategic and local infrastructure. In this regard the council is a key infrastructure provider and has a statutory responsibility to engage with Surrey's districts and boroughs and surrounding planning authorities in plan-making and provide for minerals and waste management development across the county. In addition, the Development Management team deals with applications from the County Council for important community facilities such as schools, social care facilities and libraries. About the role As a Principal Planning Officer you will play a key role within the the Development Management Team, with a particular focus on dealing with the County Council's own planning applications (Regulation 3 applications). The role is fixed-term to help provide additional resource within the team to deal with the County's ambitious development programme, in particular applications for new and expanded schools, adult social care development and other social infrastructure developments across Surrey. The role will also cover the full range of planning applications that the team handle including delivering sustainable waste management development and the supply of vital mineral resources across the County. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to determine planning applications and provide pre-application advice. As a Principal Planning Officer, it would also be expected that you would help mentor and support junior members of the team. Shortlisting criteria We are looking for candidates who have significant planning experience, are self-motivated, highly organised and able to independently manage a varied workload effectively. You should be able to establish and maintain constructive and positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders to build rapport and achieve consensus. You may be already working at a principal level or looking to take the next step in your career. Enthusiasm and attention to detail are important personal skills for these roles. To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: A degree qualification in land-use planning or related field (geography, environmental science, urban design, architecture, geology, sustainability) A good understanding of land-use planning in England particularly within local government Intellectual ability, political awareness and skills that would enable you to be a good communicator, negotiator, influencer and leader Experience of dealing with politically sensitive or controversial applications Excellent IT skills, including MS Office and database management systems Willingness and ability to travel extensively around the County Contact us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 26th May 2024 with interviews to follow. This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
May 11, 2024
Full time
The starting salary for this full-time, fixed term role is £50,047 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. This is a 24-month fixed term contract or secondment opportunity. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Planning Officer to join our Planning Development Team within the Environment, Infrastructure and Growth directorate at Surrey County Council. The administrative work base is in Woking, however The Planning Group has an agile workstyle which means that you will work at different locations and venues including from home. Subject to team requirements, Officers are encouraged to choose the location where they think will be most productive and have access to technology to connect with team members, although some office-based working is to be expected. Rewards and benefits 26 days' holiday rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the team Surrey County Council is embarking on an exciting and transformative journey to become a leading-edge authority - putting Surrey's people and places at the heart of everything we do. By 2030 we want Surrey to be a uniquely special place where everyone has a great start to life, people live healthy and fulfilling lives, are enabled to achieve their full potential and contribute to their community, and no one is left behind. Surrey is a diverse county with an urban fringe in the north abutting Greater London and towns and villages to the south. It is situated between Heathrow and Gatwick airports and hosts highway networks and rail infrastructure which connect the county to London and the south coast. The county is recognised as a powerhouse of the British economy and provides the largest net contribution to the UK Government after London. It is also the most wooded county in England, some 25% of it is covered by the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and about 73% of it is designated Metropolitan Green Belt. Consequently, Surrey faces huge challenges to accommodate housing and economic growth in a sustainable way in the context of a changing climate, biodiversity loss, a densely populated and valuable natural environment, sustainable waste management, maintaining the supply of and safeguarding a range of minerals, and identified deficits in supporting strategic and local infrastructure. In this regard the council is a key infrastructure provider and has a statutory responsibility to engage with Surrey's districts and boroughs and surrounding planning authorities in plan-making and provide for minerals and waste management development across the county. In addition, the Development Management team deals with applications from the County Council for important community facilities such as schools, social care facilities and libraries. About the role As a Principal Planning Officer you will play a key role within the the Development Management Team, with a particular focus on dealing with the County Council's own planning applications (Regulation 3 applications). The role is fixed-term to help provide additional resource within the team to deal with the County's ambitious development programme, in particular applications for new and expanded schools, adult social care development and other social infrastructure developments across Surrey. The role will also cover the full range of planning applications that the team handle including delivering sustainable waste management development and the supply of vital mineral resources across the County. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to determine planning applications and provide pre-application advice. As a Principal Planning Officer, it would also be expected that you would help mentor and support junior members of the team. Shortlisting criteria We are looking for candidates who have significant planning experience, are self-motivated, highly organised and able to independently manage a varied workload effectively. You should be able to establish and maintain constructive and positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders to build rapport and achieve consensus. You may be already working at a principal level or looking to take the next step in your career. Enthusiasm and attention to detail are important personal skills for these roles. To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: A degree qualification in land-use planning or related field (geography, environmental science, urban design, architecture, geology, sustainability) A good understanding of land-use planning in England particularly within local government Intellectual ability, political awareness and skills that would enable you to be a good communicator, negotiator, influencer and leader Experience of dealing with politically sensitive or controversial applications Excellent IT skills, including MS Office and database management systems Willingness and ability to travel extensively around the County Contact us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 26th May 2024 with interviews to follow. This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
4Recruitment Services are seeking a Children & Families Senior Lawyer. The client has specified the Senior Lawyer: must be experienced in doing advocacy local authority experience would be an advantage will be offered hybrid working, but the client may also consider applicants for remote working DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Works effectively and with minimum supervision, managing a caseload of complex, high value and sensitive legal work relating to public and private children law, including conducting and managing a caseload of legal applications under relevant legislation and providing advice to the client regarding this and other related legislation, regulations and guidance. Possess recent and extensive knowledge of the law relating to local government responsibility for safeguarding and planning for children and political sensitivity in relation to advising on the same. Demonstrate a knowledge wider local government law and issues and ability to develop skills in these areas. Advocacy skills to represent the Council in contested proceedings. Where required by the Principal Lawyer to act as a mentor to a designated Lawyer and/or Legal Officer. Undertake such other legal duties commensurate with grade as are assigned to the post holder by the City Solicitor, the Head of Legal Services or Head of Group, demonstrating political sensitivity at all times. Demonstrate a knowledge wider local government law and issues To draft, develop and present staff and client training ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: A practising barrister, solicitor or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (if FCILEX, with Advocacy Certificate) Extensive recent experience of dealing with complex, high value and sensitive children and families matters. Extensive knowledge of the law relating to children and families. Advocacy Skills & drafting Skills Enhanced DBS Check What we offer: 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies , please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
May 11, 2024
Contractor
4Recruitment Services are seeking a Children & Families Senior Lawyer. The client has specified the Senior Lawyer: must be experienced in doing advocacy local authority experience would be an advantage will be offered hybrid working, but the client may also consider applicants for remote working DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Works effectively and with minimum supervision, managing a caseload of complex, high value and sensitive legal work relating to public and private children law, including conducting and managing a caseload of legal applications under relevant legislation and providing advice to the client regarding this and other related legislation, regulations and guidance. Possess recent and extensive knowledge of the law relating to local government responsibility for safeguarding and planning for children and political sensitivity in relation to advising on the same. Demonstrate a knowledge wider local government law and issues and ability to develop skills in these areas. Advocacy skills to represent the Council in contested proceedings. Where required by the Principal Lawyer to act as a mentor to a designated Lawyer and/or Legal Officer. Undertake such other legal duties commensurate with grade as are assigned to the post holder by the City Solicitor, the Head of Legal Services or Head of Group, demonstrating political sensitivity at all times. Demonstrate a knowledge wider local government law and issues To draft, develop and present staff and client training ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: A practising barrister, solicitor or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (if FCILEX, with Advocacy Certificate) Extensive recent experience of dealing with complex, high value and sensitive children and families matters. Extensive knowledge of the law relating to children and families. Advocacy Skills & drafting Skills Enhanced DBS Check What we offer: 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies , please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
Are you in search of a temporary yet fulfilling role? Look no further! We're thrilled to offer an exciting position for our client based in West London who are looking to appoint a Financial Assessment Officer for the 3 months ongoing, at the rate of 25.22 per hour umbrella Job responsibilities To ensure the timely completion of financial assessments including obtaining financial information in order to advise customers, often vulnerable and/or their representatives of any contribution towards an Individual Budget/care fees. To be responsible for assisting in the efficient and timely raising of customer's bills for care fees and for liaising with other Adults' Services and Finance teams in order to advise them of the customers net contribution towards care fees in accordance with legislation, statutory regulations and the policies and procedures. To ensure providers and direct payment customers are paid the correct amount in line with commissioned services, including identifying and verifying discrepancies, while ensuring that all processes are completed in a timely manner to allow prompt payment. To be responsible for assisting in the efficient completion of the annual financial re-assessment process in accordance with statutory regulations and the policies and procedures, to maximise income due to the organisation. To be responsible for the on-going maintenance, reconciliation, refunding and review of financial assessments and assisting in the efficient and timely completion of the annual closing of accounts process. To be responsible for providing accurate information and calculations to care managers to enable panel administrators to make informed decisions regarding eligibility for funding for self-funders. To be responsible for assisting in the preparation, analysis and provision of accurate financial and management information to be included in statutory returns and reports, in line with statutory requirements and the policies and procedures. To be responsible for contributing to service plans and reviews, including the cost effectiveness of services, in line with the organisations policies and procedures in order to achieve best value. To be responsible for assisting in the review and update of all documentation, policies and procedures and compliance with statutory requirements in line with professional standards To be responsible for assisting in the preparation of Cabinet reports and responses to Members' enquiries in relation to all aspects of the income function as directed by the Principal Finance Officer - Income To be responsible for conducting effective meetings with customer, often vulnerable and/or their representatives in person at the council or during home visits. To be responsible for ensuring effective liaison and a high level of customer care with customers, often vulnerable and/or their representatives, care providers, Government departments, statutory agencies such as the Benefits Agency and Primary Care Trusts/NHS, including attending surgeries, workshops, managing stalls, particularly in relation to maximising income due to the organisation. To be responsible for ensuring the provision of appropriate, accurate and timely verbal and written advice and guidance to staff, in relation to all aspects of the financial assessment function and in accordance with statutory regulations and the policies and procedures and to promote awareness of good financial practice and control. To be responsible for assisting in effective liaison with external and internal audit, ensuring the efficient filing and retention of documentation, maintaining appropriate audit trails for subsequent retrieval as and when required. To be responsible for assisting in the efficient preparation and production of timely and accurate routine and ad-hoc management information, in relation to all aspects of the financial assessment function, required to support the planning and monitoring of service delivery and to meet internal and external reporting requirements, as directed by the Principal Finance Officer - Assessments. To identify possible cases of fraud, misrepresentation, financial abuse and to refer to the appropriate department for investigation. To be responsible for the preparation of cases forwarded to the legal department, providing case summaries and assisting legal with on-going queries in relation to customer accounts. To be responsible for the information and data used in the production of recharge invoices to the NHS and other local authorities in relation to maximising income. To be responsible for effective liaison with other teams such as Finance Operations, Client Financial Affairs, Community Benefits team, Debt Recovery team, Contracting, Social Work and Care Management, and to promote joint working arrangements and the sharing of information in line with the Council's Data Protection Policy. To be responsible for assisting in the preparation of complaint responses relating to the financial assessment function, as directed by the Principal Finance Officer - Assessments, in accordance with the Council and Departmental complaints procedure. To contribute to the on-going review of corporate and departmental systems and procedures and implement decisions, as directed by Principal Finance Officer - Assessments. To assist in the induction and training of new and existing employees both temporary and permanent in accordance to departmental procedures. Should your skills match the above please send through your updated CV. Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 11, 2024
Seasonal
Are you in search of a temporary yet fulfilling role? Look no further! We're thrilled to offer an exciting position for our client based in West London who are looking to appoint a Financial Assessment Officer for the 3 months ongoing, at the rate of 25.22 per hour umbrella Job responsibilities To ensure the timely completion of financial assessments including obtaining financial information in order to advise customers, often vulnerable and/or their representatives of any contribution towards an Individual Budget/care fees. To be responsible for assisting in the efficient and timely raising of customer's bills for care fees and for liaising with other Adults' Services and Finance teams in order to advise them of the customers net contribution towards care fees in accordance with legislation, statutory regulations and the policies and procedures. To ensure providers and direct payment customers are paid the correct amount in line with commissioned services, including identifying and verifying discrepancies, while ensuring that all processes are completed in a timely manner to allow prompt payment. To be responsible for assisting in the efficient completion of the annual financial re-assessment process in accordance with statutory regulations and the policies and procedures, to maximise income due to the organisation. To be responsible for the on-going maintenance, reconciliation, refunding and review of financial assessments and assisting in the efficient and timely completion of the annual closing of accounts process. To be responsible for providing accurate information and calculations to care managers to enable panel administrators to make informed decisions regarding eligibility for funding for self-funders. To be responsible for assisting in the preparation, analysis and provision of accurate financial and management information to be included in statutory returns and reports, in line with statutory requirements and the policies and procedures. To be responsible for contributing to service plans and reviews, including the cost effectiveness of services, in line with the organisations policies and procedures in order to achieve best value. To be responsible for assisting in the review and update of all documentation, policies and procedures and compliance with statutory requirements in line with professional standards To be responsible for assisting in the preparation of Cabinet reports and responses to Members' enquiries in relation to all aspects of the income function as directed by the Principal Finance Officer - Income To be responsible for conducting effective meetings with customer, often vulnerable and/or their representatives in person at the council or during home visits. To be responsible for ensuring effective liaison and a high level of customer care with customers, often vulnerable and/or their representatives, care providers, Government departments, statutory agencies such as the Benefits Agency and Primary Care Trusts/NHS, including attending surgeries, workshops, managing stalls, particularly in relation to maximising income due to the organisation. To be responsible for ensuring the provision of appropriate, accurate and timely verbal and written advice and guidance to staff, in relation to all aspects of the financial assessment function and in accordance with statutory regulations and the policies and procedures and to promote awareness of good financial practice and control. To be responsible for assisting in effective liaison with external and internal audit, ensuring the efficient filing and retention of documentation, maintaining appropriate audit trails for subsequent retrieval as and when required. To be responsible for assisting in the efficient preparation and production of timely and accurate routine and ad-hoc management information, in relation to all aspects of the financial assessment function, required to support the planning and monitoring of service delivery and to meet internal and external reporting requirements, as directed by the Principal Finance Officer - Assessments. To identify possible cases of fraud, misrepresentation, financial abuse and to refer to the appropriate department for investigation. To be responsible for the preparation of cases forwarded to the legal department, providing case summaries and assisting legal with on-going queries in relation to customer accounts. To be responsible for the information and data used in the production of recharge invoices to the NHS and other local authorities in relation to maximising income. To be responsible for effective liaison with other teams such as Finance Operations, Client Financial Affairs, Community Benefits team, Debt Recovery team, Contracting, Social Work and Care Management, and to promote joint working arrangements and the sharing of information in line with the Council's Data Protection Policy. To be responsible for assisting in the preparation of complaint responses relating to the financial assessment function, as directed by the Principal Finance Officer - Assessments, in accordance with the Council and Departmental complaints procedure. To contribute to the on-going review of corporate and departmental systems and procedures and implement decisions, as directed by Principal Finance Officer - Assessments. To assist in the induction and training of new and existing employees both temporary and permanent in accordance to departmental procedures. Should your skills match the above please send through your updated CV. Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Job Purpose Reporting directly to the IT Infrastructure Services Manager, the Project Manager will have responsibility for this specific short-term project plan, to consult on, design and coordinate the implementation of facilities available within the Microsoft 365 suite of products and associated technologies. In addition, the post holder will develop and coordinate workflow processes and templates in relation to policies that are required within Microsoft 365 and associated technologies to ensure compliance with Data Protection and the IT Security Policies. Principal Accountabilities In consultation with the appropriate manager and project board, define the scope of the project. Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project. Develop a schedule and work flows for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities and review with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required. The post holder will be assigned project support staff during the lifetime of the project and will be responsible to allocate, review and check the quality of specific pieces of work undertaken by them. The post holder will be responsible for determining and implementing workflow, procedure and testing for Microsoft 365 for use by IT Services and the organisation. The key steps in each workflow will be determined by the post holder in consultation with the relevant IT specialist. Implement the project according to the project plan. Develop forms and records to document project activities and set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured and develop a comprehensive User Guide as part of the ongoing support for the system and users. Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project. Establish a communication schedule to update the project board and Service Manager including and appropriate staff in the organisation on the progress of the project including written (monthly) reports for management. Review the quality of the work completed with the project board on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards. Ensure that the project deliverables are on time and at the required level of quality. Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase Academic/ Professional Qualification Educated to HND/or Degree level in a relevant discipline or proven relevant experience Relevant qualification in Project or Delivery Management or proven experience in implementing change projects Relevant business process design and / or user centred-design accreditation Knowledge and Experience Experience of writing plans, reports and procedures, delivering presentations and facilitating workshops Delivery management and organisational skills - a clear understanding of the requirements and tools needed to manage projects and delivery Demonstrable transformational change skills - experience working on, and implementing change projects Ability to demonstrate a problem solving and system thinking approach. Confidence working with complex data and systems Data analysis and interpretation - ability to analyse data in order to identify trends, patterns and suggest solutions for service improvements Confident in the use of a range of IT software including Microsoft tools and applications Experience of engaging with internal and external stakeholders, negotiating and influencing Experience using specialist business applications such as Microsoft 365 and Associated Technologies Skills Welsh Language Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to negotiate and influence and to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels Ability to turn complex concepts into simple language, providing information and advice in a clear and concise manner Ability to challenge existing ways of working in an unbiased and non-judgemental manner
May 08, 2024
Contractor
Job Purpose Reporting directly to the IT Infrastructure Services Manager, the Project Manager will have responsibility for this specific short-term project plan, to consult on, design and coordinate the implementation of facilities available within the Microsoft 365 suite of products and associated technologies. In addition, the post holder will develop and coordinate workflow processes and templates in relation to policies that are required within Microsoft 365 and associated technologies to ensure compliance with Data Protection and the IT Security Policies. Principal Accountabilities In consultation with the appropriate manager and project board, define the scope of the project. Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project. Develop a schedule and work flows for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities and review with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required. The post holder will be assigned project support staff during the lifetime of the project and will be responsible to allocate, review and check the quality of specific pieces of work undertaken by them. The post holder will be responsible for determining and implementing workflow, procedure and testing for Microsoft 365 for use by IT Services and the organisation. The key steps in each workflow will be determined by the post holder in consultation with the relevant IT specialist. Implement the project according to the project plan. Develop forms and records to document project activities and set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured and develop a comprehensive User Guide as part of the ongoing support for the system and users. Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project. Establish a communication schedule to update the project board and Service Manager including and appropriate staff in the organisation on the progress of the project including written (monthly) reports for management. Review the quality of the work completed with the project board on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards. Ensure that the project deliverables are on time and at the required level of quality. Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase Academic/ Professional Qualification Educated to HND/or Degree level in a relevant discipline or proven relevant experience Relevant qualification in Project or Delivery Management or proven experience in implementing change projects Relevant business process design and / or user centred-design accreditation Knowledge and Experience Experience of writing plans, reports and procedures, delivering presentations and facilitating workshops Delivery management and organisational skills - a clear understanding of the requirements and tools needed to manage projects and delivery Demonstrable transformational change skills - experience working on, and implementing change projects Ability to demonstrate a problem solving and system thinking approach. Confidence working with complex data and systems Data analysis and interpretation - ability to analyse data in order to identify trends, patterns and suggest solutions for service improvements Confident in the use of a range of IT software including Microsoft tools and applications Experience of engaging with internal and external stakeholders, negotiating and influencing Experience using specialist business applications such as Microsoft 365 and Associated Technologies Skills Welsh Language Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to negotiate and influence and to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels Ability to turn complex concepts into simple language, providing information and advice in a clear and concise manner Ability to challenge existing ways of working in an unbiased and non-judgemental manner
Principal Project Officer (Programme Delivery) Location: Southwark Job Type: Temporary (Ongoing, initial 3 months confirmed) Salary: PAYE £32.80 per hour / LTD UMB £42.04 per hour Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week Work Model: Hybrid We are seeking an experienced Principal Project Officer (Programme Delivery) to manage the development and implementation of Adult Education Budget (AEB) related projects and programmes that aim to get people into employment. This role is crucial in supporting the devolution of skills funding and powers to London and in delivering on Mayoral Manifesto commitments. Candidates particularly welcome if you have experience in managing projects which get people into employment Day to Day of the role: Oversee the programme delivery and development of Skills and Employment programmes, ensuring they align with Mayoral Manifesto commitments and are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality specifications. Manage the AEB business cycle, including contract negotiations, contract management, audit, quality assurance, and compliance processes. Monitor and report on the financial performance, outputs, outcomes, and quality assurance of projects, ensuring value for money and compliance with external funding bodies' requirements. Identify and manage risks and issues, implementing appropriate and timely mitigations. Lead and manage a small team, providing expert guidance on all AEB business delivery issues and fostering a collaborative working environment with other teams. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in delivering skills and employment programmes within a political context, including through third-party management and contract management. Strong project management skills, with a practical knowledge of outcome-related funding models, financial analysis, project planning and appraisal, risk management, and evaluation. Experience in commissioning and managing skills and employment providers to achieve desired outcomes. Leadership experience with the ability to manage teams effectively, including performance management and talent development. Proficient IT skills, experience with financial management systems, and excellent report writing capabilities. Benefits: Competitive hourly rate. Opportunity to contribute to significant projects impacting employment and skills development in Greater London. Flexible hybrid working model. To apply for the Principal Project Officer (Programme Delivery) position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and your approach to managing complex projects that deliver tangible employment outcomes.
May 08, 2024
Full time
Principal Project Officer (Programme Delivery) Location: Southwark Job Type: Temporary (Ongoing, initial 3 months confirmed) Salary: PAYE £32.80 per hour / LTD UMB £42.04 per hour Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week Work Model: Hybrid We are seeking an experienced Principal Project Officer (Programme Delivery) to manage the development and implementation of Adult Education Budget (AEB) related projects and programmes that aim to get people into employment. This role is crucial in supporting the devolution of skills funding and powers to London and in delivering on Mayoral Manifesto commitments. Candidates particularly welcome if you have experience in managing projects which get people into employment Day to Day of the role: Oversee the programme delivery and development of Skills and Employment programmes, ensuring they align with Mayoral Manifesto commitments and are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality specifications. Manage the AEB business cycle, including contract negotiations, contract management, audit, quality assurance, and compliance processes. Monitor and report on the financial performance, outputs, outcomes, and quality assurance of projects, ensuring value for money and compliance with external funding bodies' requirements. Identify and manage risks and issues, implementing appropriate and timely mitigations. Lead and manage a small team, providing expert guidance on all AEB business delivery issues and fostering a collaborative working environment with other teams. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in delivering skills and employment programmes within a political context, including through third-party management and contract management. Strong project management skills, with a practical knowledge of outcome-related funding models, financial analysis, project planning and appraisal, risk management, and evaluation. Experience in commissioning and managing skills and employment providers to achieve desired outcomes. Leadership experience with the ability to manage teams effectively, including performance management and talent development. Proficient IT skills, experience with financial management systems, and excellent report writing capabilities. Benefits: Competitive hourly rate. Opportunity to contribute to significant projects impacting employment and skills development in Greater London. Flexible hybrid working model. To apply for the Principal Project Officer (Programme Delivery) position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and your approach to managing complex projects that deliver tangible employment outcomes.
It's time for the next step. You've earned it. Apply Are you looking for an exciting opportunity as a PA to support leading directors and the CFO for a charity that provides stunning access to London's historic green spaces. This role will include multiple tasks including diary management, meeting arrangements, venue and hospitality booking, and financial tasks. Additionally, you will: Manage documentation and filing Support the wider Directorate teams Attend occasional out-of-hours meetings and evening events Take meetings notes and actions About You To be considered as a Personal Assistant, you will need: Experience of working as an assistant providing administrative, project and/or secretarial support to senior individuals or teams Experience of engaging and liaising with a range of service users and service providers Experience of managing and accurately maintaining physical and electronic filing systems Excellent written and oral communication skills Executive Consultant Business Support Holly Parton-Corr Holly's arrival at Oyster comes with an impressive 13 years of recruitment experience. But that's not all - she also brings her lively and sociable nature, making her the ideal addition to the team. Your ambition is our ambition. Your ambition is our ambition. PA to CFO London £25-£26 Per hour Contract Your Contact Holly Parton-Corr Executive Consultant Business Support Your next role It's time for the next step. You've earned it. Apply Are you looking for an exciting opportunity as a PA to support leading directors and the CFO for a charity that provides stunning access to London's historic green spaces. This role will include multiple tasks including diary management, meeting arrangements, venue and hospitality booking, and financial tasks. Additionally, you will: Manage documentation and filing Support the wider Directorate teams Attend occasional out-of-hours meetings and evening events Take meetings notes and actions About You To be considered as a Personal Assistant, you will need: Experience of working as an assistant providing administrative, project and/or secretarial support to senior individuals or teams Experience of engaging and liaising with a range of service users and service providers Experience of managing and accurately maintaining physical and electronic filing systems Excellent written and oral communication skills Executive Consultant Business Support Holly Parton-Corr Holly's arrival at Oyster comes with an impressive 13 years of recruitment experience. But that's not all - she also brings her lively and sociable nature, making her the ideal addition to the team. Your ambition is our ambition. Your ambition is our ambition. l More Opportunities 0 Find the job you're looking for in . Or call us for the latest opportunities. Browse all jobs Director (Town Planning) Yorkshire and the Humber Permanent D.O.E Per annum Highway and Traffic Manager London Contract £300 - 450 Per day Project Engineer (Maintenance) London Contract £30-40 Per hour Senior / Principal Town Planner London Permanent Circa £45,000 pa Per annum Regeneration Project Manager East Midlands Contract £400-550 Per day Customer Service Officer London Contract £19.00phr Per hour Planning Officer South West Contract £40-£45 Per hour Project Quantity Surveyor Yorkshire and the Humber Permanent £35k - £45k Per annum Facilities Manager London Permanent 45,000 Per annum Senior Town Planner North West England Permanent £40,000-£50,000 Per annum Associate Town Planner - South Coast South East England Permanent D.O.E Per annum Chief Finance Officer London Permanent 60,000 - 70,000 Per annum Chief Finance Officer South East England Permanent 55,000 - 65,000 Per annum Head of Operations & Finance London Permanent 65,000 - 75,000 Per annum General Manager - Senior Living South West Permanent £45,000 Per annum Associate Quantity Surveyor London Permanent £80,000 - £90,000 Per annum Senior Quantity Surveyor London Permanent £65,000 - £75,000 Per annum Quantity Surveyor London Permanent £45,000 - £55,000 Per annum Senior Project Surveyor London Permanent £65,000 - £75,000 Per annum Technical Finance Manager South East England Contract £600 Per day Request a call back Speaking with one of our skilled recruitment practitioners is always a great first step. You can request a call back at a time convenient to you. Don't call us, we'll call you Request call back
May 08, 2024
Full time
It's time for the next step. You've earned it. Apply Are you looking for an exciting opportunity as a PA to support leading directors and the CFO for a charity that provides stunning access to London's historic green spaces. This role will include multiple tasks including diary management, meeting arrangements, venue and hospitality booking, and financial tasks. Additionally, you will: Manage documentation and filing Support the wider Directorate teams Attend occasional out-of-hours meetings and evening events Take meetings notes and actions About You To be considered as a Personal Assistant, you will need: Experience of working as an assistant providing administrative, project and/or secretarial support to senior individuals or teams Experience of engaging and liaising with a range of service users and service providers Experience of managing and accurately maintaining physical and electronic filing systems Excellent written and oral communication skills Executive Consultant Business Support Holly Parton-Corr Holly's arrival at Oyster comes with an impressive 13 years of recruitment experience. But that's not all - she also brings her lively and sociable nature, making her the ideal addition to the team. Your ambition is our ambition. Your ambition is our ambition. PA to CFO London £25-£26 Per hour Contract Your Contact Holly Parton-Corr Executive Consultant Business Support Your next role It's time for the next step. You've earned it. Apply Are you looking for an exciting opportunity as a PA to support leading directors and the CFO for a charity that provides stunning access to London's historic green spaces. This role will include multiple tasks including diary management, meeting arrangements, venue and hospitality booking, and financial tasks. Additionally, you will: Manage documentation and filing Support the wider Directorate teams Attend occasional out-of-hours meetings and evening events Take meetings notes and actions About You To be considered as a Personal Assistant, you will need: Experience of working as an assistant providing administrative, project and/or secretarial support to senior individuals or teams Experience of engaging and liaising with a range of service users and service providers Experience of managing and accurately maintaining physical and electronic filing systems Excellent written and oral communication skills Executive Consultant Business Support Holly Parton-Corr Holly's arrival at Oyster comes with an impressive 13 years of recruitment experience. But that's not all - she also brings her lively and sociable nature, making her the ideal addition to the team. Your ambition is our ambition. Your ambition is our ambition. l More Opportunities 0 Find the job you're looking for in . Or call us for the latest opportunities. Browse all jobs Director (Town Planning) Yorkshire and the Humber Permanent D.O.E Per annum Highway and Traffic Manager London Contract £300 - 450 Per day Project Engineer (Maintenance) London Contract £30-40 Per hour Senior / Principal Town Planner London Permanent Circa £45,000 pa Per annum Regeneration Project Manager East Midlands Contract £400-550 Per day Customer Service Officer London Contract £19.00phr Per hour Planning Officer South West Contract £40-£45 Per hour Project Quantity Surveyor Yorkshire and the Humber Permanent £35k - £45k Per annum Facilities Manager London Permanent 45,000 Per annum Senior Town Planner North West England Permanent £40,000-£50,000 Per annum Associate Town Planner - South Coast South East England Permanent D.O.E Per annum Chief Finance Officer London Permanent 60,000 - 70,000 Per annum Chief Finance Officer South East England Permanent 55,000 - 65,000 Per annum Head of Operations & Finance London Permanent 65,000 - 75,000 Per annum General Manager - Senior Living South West Permanent £45,000 Per annum Associate Quantity Surveyor London Permanent £80,000 - £90,000 Per annum Senior Quantity Surveyor London Permanent £65,000 - £75,000 Per annum Quantity Surveyor London Permanent £45,000 - £55,000 Per annum Senior Project Surveyor London Permanent £65,000 - £75,000 Per annum Technical Finance Manager South East England Contract £600 Per day Request a call back Speaking with one of our skilled recruitment practitioners is always a great first step. You can request a call back at a time convenient to you. Don't call us, we'll call you Request call back
Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in London in the search for a Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team on an initial 3-month contract. The successful candidate will manage a full range of development management duties and look after a mixed caseload of applications up to large Major schemes. This will include new residential developments (In excess of 200 dwellings), mixed use schemes and council schemes such as a Leisure Centre. Cases will include overseeing a backlog of planning applications as well as the management of live applications within the statutory timeframes. Experience of preparing and attending committees are a must. To apply for these roles, it is essential that you have worked as a development management case officer in a local authority planning department or at an equivalent level in a private practice. The successful candidates must have significant experience in successfully assessing and advising on a variety of planning applications, and good fundamental and technical knowledge and understanding of all relevant planning legislation and policies. You will need to have excellent communication and negotiation skills as you will be working in a team environment, as well as dealing with other professionals. In order to successfully deliver the responsibilities of the role, you will need to have a relevant degree level qualification in Town Planning (or related built environment discipline) and hold chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), or be able to demonstrate suitable post qualification experience to meet the eligibility requirements for chartered membership. The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and are offering flexible working arrangements. Carrington West Pay Rate - £ Flexible (Negotiable depending on experience) Job Ref - 50654 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.
May 08, 2024
Contractor
Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in London in the search for a Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team on an initial 3-month contract. The successful candidate will manage a full range of development management duties and look after a mixed caseload of applications up to large Major schemes. This will include new residential developments (In excess of 200 dwellings), mixed use schemes and council schemes such as a Leisure Centre. Cases will include overseeing a backlog of planning applications as well as the management of live applications within the statutory timeframes. Experience of preparing and attending committees are a must. To apply for these roles, it is essential that you have worked as a development management case officer in a local authority planning department or at an equivalent level in a private practice. The successful candidates must have significant experience in successfully assessing and advising on a variety of planning applications, and good fundamental and technical knowledge and understanding of all relevant planning legislation and policies. You will need to have excellent communication and negotiation skills as you will be working in a team environment, as well as dealing with other professionals. In order to successfully deliver the responsibilities of the role, you will need to have a relevant degree level qualification in Town Planning (or related built environment discipline) and hold chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), or be able to demonstrate suitable post qualification experience to meet the eligibility requirements for chartered membership. The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and are offering flexible working arrangements. Carrington West Pay Rate - £ Flexible (Negotiable depending on experience) Job Ref - 50654 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.
If you are searching for a role in the Philippines, click here Infrastructure and Energy Capital (IEC) invests Macquarie's balance sheet globally to provide flexible capital solutions and investments to Macquarie's infrastructure and energy clients, third party sponsors and directly to infrastructure investment opportunities. The team has a broad mandate to invest in assets and companies across Economic & Social, Digital & Data and Energy Transition infrastructure sectors, focusing on opportunities where they can increase value over a short term hold period. At Macquarie, we are working to create lasting value for our communities, our clients and our people. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 54 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes. What role will you play? As a senior member of the global Infrastructure Energy capital team, you will be responsible for coordination and oversight of the timely exit of each of the investments in the Infrastructure and Energy Capital global circa AUD $3 billion portfolio of circa 25 assets or investments whilst working closely with regional teams and provide key input to manage divestment processes efficiently. You will also be across the status of the value creation lifecycle of every investment, proposed timeline for divestment and status of ongoing divestment processes whilst understanding potential client risk/return appetite and status of client portfolios to help target their divestment processes appropriately. Working with investment teams, the global Infrastructure Energy capital (IEC) operating partner, global IEC chairman, global IEC business head and global IEC Chief Operating Officer, you will review exit assumptions in new investment proposals and validate those assumptions in terms of target market and return expectations. What you offer You will have deep global infrastructure market knowledge and connections with important investors, including infrastructure funds, sovereign wealth funds and large direct pension investors, to understand the target exit market for our investments. Able to demonstrate strong planning and prioritisation skills, with an ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, keeping visibility on urgency/importance and re-adjusting prioritization as needed. Able to work well with investment teams located globally to establish strategies and timelines for exits from portfolio investments, as well as to collaborate in exit execution with these teams and internal / external advisory colleagues or teams. Bias for action and strong execution skills to find solutions to complex challenges. Drive progress autonomously, whilst developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment with highly commercial, talented individuals with high-bar expectations Support investment teams with divestment processes by interfacing with both internal and external advisory teams as well as being a key interface with potential incoming investors We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria and location, include: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements One wellbeing leave day per year and minimum 25 days of annual leave. Primary carers are eligible for minimum 20 weeks paid leave and minimum 6 weeks for secondary carer Paid volunteer leave and donation matching Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing Employee Assistance Program Recognition and service awards In Macquarie Capital, you'll be part of a team that combines specialist skills, innovative advice and flexible capital solutions to help our clients and partners make opportunity reality. Our global corporate advisory, investing, development and equities capabilities are underpinned by a full spectrum of capital markets solutions and deep sector expertise, with a focus on infrastructure and real assets, technology, software and services, and resources, energy and materials. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including color and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief. A career at Macquarie means you'll have the opportunity to develop new skills, explore interesting fields and do challenging work that will impact the lives of people around the world-whether it's accelerating the green energy transition, helping sustain global food supplies, financing social housing projects or investing in essential infrastructure. At Macquarie, we're empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future. Macquarie is a global financial group providing clients with asset management, retail and business banking, wealth management, leasing and asset financing, market access, commodity trading, renewables development, specialist advisory, capital raising and principal investment. Job no: MacCap-976281 Work type: Permanent - Full time Location: London Category: Senior, Capital Markets Group: Macquarie Capital Division: Infra & Energy Capital Recruiter: Jerome De Robillard Opening Date: 05/4/2024
May 08, 2024
Full time
If you are searching for a role in the Philippines, click here Infrastructure and Energy Capital (IEC) invests Macquarie's balance sheet globally to provide flexible capital solutions and investments to Macquarie's infrastructure and energy clients, third party sponsors and directly to infrastructure investment opportunities. The team has a broad mandate to invest in assets and companies across Economic & Social, Digital & Data and Energy Transition infrastructure sectors, focusing on opportunities where they can increase value over a short term hold period. At Macquarie, we are working to create lasting value for our communities, our clients and our people. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 54 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes. What role will you play? As a senior member of the global Infrastructure Energy capital team, you will be responsible for coordination and oversight of the timely exit of each of the investments in the Infrastructure and Energy Capital global circa AUD $3 billion portfolio of circa 25 assets or investments whilst working closely with regional teams and provide key input to manage divestment processes efficiently. You will also be across the status of the value creation lifecycle of every investment, proposed timeline for divestment and status of ongoing divestment processes whilst understanding potential client risk/return appetite and status of client portfolios to help target their divestment processes appropriately. Working with investment teams, the global Infrastructure Energy capital (IEC) operating partner, global IEC chairman, global IEC business head and global IEC Chief Operating Officer, you will review exit assumptions in new investment proposals and validate those assumptions in terms of target market and return expectations. What you offer You will have deep global infrastructure market knowledge and connections with important investors, including infrastructure funds, sovereign wealth funds and large direct pension investors, to understand the target exit market for our investments. Able to demonstrate strong planning and prioritisation skills, with an ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, keeping visibility on urgency/importance and re-adjusting prioritization as needed. Able to work well with investment teams located globally to establish strategies and timelines for exits from portfolio investments, as well as to collaborate in exit execution with these teams and internal / external advisory colleagues or teams. Bias for action and strong execution skills to find solutions to complex challenges. Drive progress autonomously, whilst developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment with highly commercial, talented individuals with high-bar expectations Support investment teams with divestment processes by interfacing with both internal and external advisory teams as well as being a key interface with potential incoming investors We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria and location, include: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements One wellbeing leave day per year and minimum 25 days of annual leave. Primary carers are eligible for minimum 20 weeks paid leave and minimum 6 weeks for secondary carer Paid volunteer leave and donation matching Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing Employee Assistance Program Recognition and service awards In Macquarie Capital, you'll be part of a team that combines specialist skills, innovative advice and flexible capital solutions to help our clients and partners make opportunity reality. Our global corporate advisory, investing, development and equities capabilities are underpinned by a full spectrum of capital markets solutions and deep sector expertise, with a focus on infrastructure and real assets, technology, software and services, and resources, energy and materials. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including color and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief. A career at Macquarie means you'll have the opportunity to develop new skills, explore interesting fields and do challenging work that will impact the lives of people around the world-whether it's accelerating the green energy transition, helping sustain global food supplies, financing social housing projects or investing in essential infrastructure. At Macquarie, we're empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future. Macquarie is a global financial group providing clients with asset management, retail and business banking, wealth management, leasing and asset financing, market access, commodity trading, renewables development, specialist advisory, capital raising and principal investment. Job no: MacCap-976281 Work type: Permanent - Full time Location: London Category: Senior, Capital Markets Group: Macquarie Capital Division: Infra & Energy Capital Recruiter: Jerome De Robillard Opening Date: 05/4/2024
Uncommon Schools is a non-profit network of 54outstanding public charter schools in grades K-12 across New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Our mission is to start and manage outstanding urban public charter schools that close the achievement gap and prepare students from low-income backgrounds for success in college and beyond. We are accomplishing that mission every day, with a college graduation rate that is well above the national average and thousands of stories of our students and alumni achieving their dreams. Job Description Location(s): within their placement region; travel to other Uncommon regions will be required TEAM & ROLE OVERVIEW The Associate Chief Operating Officer (ACOO) oversees school and regional operations within their region, in conjunction with the Managing Director of Operations. The ACOO is responsible for ensuring that the schools in their region operate at the highest level, with systems in place that allow teachers and Principals to focus on instruction and academic achievement. The ACOO ensures excellent school operations through direct management of a "portfolio" of Directors of Operations (leaders in each school who manage all non-instructional aspects of the school). The ACOO reports to the Managing Director of Operations. RESPONSIBILITIES We are seeking an experienced operational leader who will set a high bar for school operations and will achieve that vision of excellence by managing and supporting a team of Directors of Operations. The ACOO must be able to effectively build their DOOs' capacity to run high-functioning, operationally excellent schools. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: School Management Effectively support and develop a team of school-based Directors of Operations; ensure outstanding school operations through their core areas of responsibility, including but not limited to: Daily School Systems Facilities Financial Management Technology Food and Transportation Government Reporting HR & Personnel Assessment & Program Evaluation Enrollment Management Operations Leader Collaboration Operations Team Management Student & Staff Culture Hold DOOs accountable to performance metrics (Operations Dashboard, Operations Inspections, Mid-Year Evaluations, etc.), and support them in improving performance and meeting goals. Create, implement, and monitor cross-Uncommon operations initiatives in their regions (e.g. aligned toolkits for State Testing and School Launch; PD session facilitation and follow-up). Steward a leadership culture for DOO teams within regions. Ensure that school leaders are correctly implementing policies/procedures and intervene when needed if serious issues arise. Oversee hiring, on-boarding, management, and evaluation of all operations staff, including Directors of Operations and school-based operations teams. Partner with ACOOs within and across regions to ensure consistent implementation of operations priorities. Work seamlessly with Assistant Superintendent(s) to facilitate the support of Principal/DOO co-leader pairs for schools that they jointly manage. Partner with regional school support team on all region-specific initiatives and systems (e.g. enrollment, Child Nutrition, government reporting, other projects identified through annual strategic planning). Serve as the liaison between schools in their region and Home Office teams to identify issues and implement sustainable solutions. Serve as an exceptional role model as a leader and manager, investing deeply in supporting and developing team members and growing their capacity to learn, contribute and engage in the work of the team and organization. Qualifications Preferred Significant experience in school operations management. Demonstrates a high bar for excellence in school operations. Able to effectively manage team members to concrete outcomes. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills and ability to work towards a common vision with various stakeholders (e.g. school leaders, regional leaders, Home Office teams, Uncommon parents). Able to effectively prioritize between multiple high-leverage, high-risk issues; impeccable judgment and understanding of the implications of decisions on schools and stakeholders. Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-change organization; flexible. Excellent organization, time management, and follow-up skills; ability to demonstrate an appropriate sense of urgency. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in school or non-profit operations management Experience managing a team to outcomes. Strong commitment to the organizational mission. Additional Information Uncommon Schools offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Aside from extensive professional development, all our staff members are equipped with a laptop computer, email, and all necessary supplies. Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. At the same time, we work to ensure an inclusive community through creating a space for important dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability .
May 08, 2024
Full time
Uncommon Schools is a non-profit network of 54outstanding public charter schools in grades K-12 across New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Our mission is to start and manage outstanding urban public charter schools that close the achievement gap and prepare students from low-income backgrounds for success in college and beyond. We are accomplishing that mission every day, with a college graduation rate that is well above the national average and thousands of stories of our students and alumni achieving their dreams. Job Description Location(s): within their placement region; travel to other Uncommon regions will be required TEAM & ROLE OVERVIEW The Associate Chief Operating Officer (ACOO) oversees school and regional operations within their region, in conjunction with the Managing Director of Operations. The ACOO is responsible for ensuring that the schools in their region operate at the highest level, with systems in place that allow teachers and Principals to focus on instruction and academic achievement. The ACOO ensures excellent school operations through direct management of a "portfolio" of Directors of Operations (leaders in each school who manage all non-instructional aspects of the school). The ACOO reports to the Managing Director of Operations. RESPONSIBILITIES We are seeking an experienced operational leader who will set a high bar for school operations and will achieve that vision of excellence by managing and supporting a team of Directors of Operations. The ACOO must be able to effectively build their DOOs' capacity to run high-functioning, operationally excellent schools. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: School Management Effectively support and develop a team of school-based Directors of Operations; ensure outstanding school operations through their core areas of responsibility, including but not limited to: Daily School Systems Facilities Financial Management Technology Food and Transportation Government Reporting HR & Personnel Assessment & Program Evaluation Enrollment Management Operations Leader Collaboration Operations Team Management Student & Staff Culture Hold DOOs accountable to performance metrics (Operations Dashboard, Operations Inspections, Mid-Year Evaluations, etc.), and support them in improving performance and meeting goals. Create, implement, and monitor cross-Uncommon operations initiatives in their regions (e.g. aligned toolkits for State Testing and School Launch; PD session facilitation and follow-up). Steward a leadership culture for DOO teams within regions. Ensure that school leaders are correctly implementing policies/procedures and intervene when needed if serious issues arise. Oversee hiring, on-boarding, management, and evaluation of all operations staff, including Directors of Operations and school-based operations teams. Partner with ACOOs within and across regions to ensure consistent implementation of operations priorities. Work seamlessly with Assistant Superintendent(s) to facilitate the support of Principal/DOO co-leader pairs for schools that they jointly manage. Partner with regional school support team on all region-specific initiatives and systems (e.g. enrollment, Child Nutrition, government reporting, other projects identified through annual strategic planning). Serve as the liaison between schools in their region and Home Office teams to identify issues and implement sustainable solutions. Serve as an exceptional role model as a leader and manager, investing deeply in supporting and developing team members and growing their capacity to learn, contribute and engage in the work of the team and organization. Qualifications Preferred Significant experience in school operations management. Demonstrates a high bar for excellence in school operations. Able to effectively manage team members to concrete outcomes. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills and ability to work towards a common vision with various stakeholders (e.g. school leaders, regional leaders, Home Office teams, Uncommon parents). Able to effectively prioritize between multiple high-leverage, high-risk issues; impeccable judgment and understanding of the implications of decisions on schools and stakeholders. Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-change organization; flexible. Excellent organization, time management, and follow-up skills; ability to demonstrate an appropriate sense of urgency. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in school or non-profit operations management Experience managing a team to outcomes. Strong commitment to the organizational mission. Additional Information Uncommon Schools offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Aside from extensive professional development, all our staff members are equipped with a laptop computer, email, and all necessary supplies. Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. At the same time, we work to ensure an inclusive community through creating a space for important dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability .
Salary: Grade H £40,221 to £48,474 per annum plus £3,000 market supplement Location: Havant Plaza - flexible Job Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Havant is a unique environment between the Solent coast and the South Downs. The Council's Corporate Strategy puts the Borough's natural environment at the heart of the Council, upcoming projects and our decision making.Contributing to this, you will deliver the Council's responsibilities in relation to tree preservation, woodland and hedgerows and provide a high standard of arboriculture service. You will also contribute to the provision of an efficient and effective Planning Service that makes a positive contribution to the built and natural environment of the Borough of Havant, facilitating sustainable economic growth and development.In this role, you will be the Council's identified subject matter specialist in arboriculture. Specifically, the role delivers:• Preparation and implementation of an up-to-date and effective Tree Strategy for the Borough• Determination of tree applications• Timely, high quality advice to development management officers regarding the arboriculture impacts of proposed developments at the pre-application, planning application and discharge of condition stages of development• Timely, high quality advice to case officers regarding planning enforcement in relation to trees• Strategic advice to the Council on its own tree estate and corporate projects such as tree planting initiatives and the Council's regeneration agenda• Preparation of statements and other material for appeals in relation to tree and planning applications, appearing at hearings and inquiries if neededThe role is suited to those with knowledge and experience of implementing a local authority's obligations in relation to trees, woodlands and hedgerows. If not in place, the Council can provide sponsorship to achieve relevant qualifications and membership of a professional body. What we can offer you A competitive salary/benefits and support for your continuous professional development.• Salary: £40,221 to £48,474 per annum plus £3,000 market supplement• Generous Leave Allowance • Free Parking• Local Government Pension Scheme • Flexible Working/Hybrid Working• Family Friendly PackagesVisit our website for the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff. To Apply Please click apply and complete the short application process (3-4) minutes. Please ensure you attach your CV and a supporting statement when completing your application on our recruitment platform Hireful. We will not be able to progress your application further unless you provide a supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile.Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 24 May 2024 and interviews will be held week commencing 17 June 2024.Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and as such may not be able to acknowledge receipt of your application. You will however be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing date.We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore, we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiencesThe council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans.Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff members to share this commitment.Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.You may have experience in the following: Arboriculture Manager, Tree Preservation Officer, Woodland Management Officer, Arboriculture Specialist, Tree Strategy Coordinator, Planning Arborist, Arboriculture Consultant, Urban Forestry Officer, etc. REF-
May 08, 2024
Full time
Salary: Grade H £40,221 to £48,474 per annum plus £3,000 market supplement Location: Havant Plaza - flexible Job Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Havant is a unique environment between the Solent coast and the South Downs. The Council's Corporate Strategy puts the Borough's natural environment at the heart of the Council, upcoming projects and our decision making.Contributing to this, you will deliver the Council's responsibilities in relation to tree preservation, woodland and hedgerows and provide a high standard of arboriculture service. You will also contribute to the provision of an efficient and effective Planning Service that makes a positive contribution to the built and natural environment of the Borough of Havant, facilitating sustainable economic growth and development.In this role, you will be the Council's identified subject matter specialist in arboriculture. Specifically, the role delivers:• Preparation and implementation of an up-to-date and effective Tree Strategy for the Borough• Determination of tree applications• Timely, high quality advice to development management officers regarding the arboriculture impacts of proposed developments at the pre-application, planning application and discharge of condition stages of development• Timely, high quality advice to case officers regarding planning enforcement in relation to trees• Strategic advice to the Council on its own tree estate and corporate projects such as tree planting initiatives and the Council's regeneration agenda• Preparation of statements and other material for appeals in relation to tree and planning applications, appearing at hearings and inquiries if neededThe role is suited to those with knowledge and experience of implementing a local authority's obligations in relation to trees, woodlands and hedgerows. If not in place, the Council can provide sponsorship to achieve relevant qualifications and membership of a professional body. What we can offer you A competitive salary/benefits and support for your continuous professional development.• Salary: £40,221 to £48,474 per annum plus £3,000 market supplement• Generous Leave Allowance • Free Parking• Local Government Pension Scheme • Flexible Working/Hybrid Working• Family Friendly PackagesVisit our website for the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff. To Apply Please click apply and complete the short application process (3-4) minutes. Please ensure you attach your CV and a supporting statement when completing your application on our recruitment platform Hireful. We will not be able to progress your application further unless you provide a supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile.Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 24 May 2024 and interviews will be held week commencing 17 June 2024.Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and as such may not be able to acknowledge receipt of your application. You will however be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing date.We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities, therefore, we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiencesThe council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans.Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff members to share this commitment.Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.You may have experience in the following: Arboriculture Manager, Tree Preservation Officer, Woodland Management Officer, Arboriculture Specialist, Tree Strategy Coordinator, Planning Arborist, Arboriculture Consultant, Urban Forestry Officer, etc. REF-
Technical Officer Home Adaptations £33,945 - £40,221 per year Permanent Full time (37 hours per week) with a range of flexibilities, including hybrid working, aligned to our Worksmart arrangements. Exmouth/Honiton About the role We are seeking a committed and professional Technical Officer to join our Private Sector Housing team. The role will involve planning and project managing home improvements and adaptations for disabled homeowners and private tenants through our disabled facilities grants. You'll carry out surveys, draw plans, write schedules of rates, procure contractors, and give specialist advice. With a wide range of home adaptations, there'll be something different every day: from meeting clients and Occupational Therapists to designing and managing projects including bespoke home extensions; and working with contractors to install a wide range of adaptations such as stair lifts; level access showers and ramps. You'll also support residents to get the full range of grants and Council services that they are entitled to. If you want a role where you can make a positive impact on resident's lives in many far-reaching ways; enabling independent living, privacy, confidence and dignity for individuals and their families, look no further than East Devon - we may be a small district, but we have big ambitions for better homes and a greener community. About you With a Level 4 Certificate or Diploma (previously HND/HNC) in Housing, building construction or equivalent construction knowledge you will have a good practical experience of administering and managing contractors to undertake home improvements and adaptations. Your expertise covers designing and planning bespoke home extensions and adaptations; writing schedules of rates; and project management. Good with vulnerable people, you express yourself well to engage residents; contractors; other Council services and stakeholders. Crucially, you also have the organisational skills to manage a wide range of home improvement and adaptations. Please note that you will be visiting residents in their homes, so a valid driving licence and suitable transport are essential (reasonable adjustments may be possible). About us In return, you will be part of a Gold Investors in People (IiP) organisation which works together with local people to create great value services and an outstanding community, economy and environment in which people want to live, work, visit and enjoy now, and for future generations. And with our wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, our highly flexible and collaborative hybrid Worksmart working arrangements as well as our commitment to continuous learning and development, you can be confident of joining a dedicated community of colleagues who are Happy, Healthy and Here. Apply For more about working for East Devon District Council, visit For an informal discussion, please contact Jody Harding, Principal Environmental Health Officer on or email . Closing date: 11 February 2024 at midnight. Interviews will be held during week commencing 19 February 2024. To Apply, please click "Apply Now".
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Technical Officer Home Adaptations £33,945 - £40,221 per year Permanent Full time (37 hours per week) with a range of flexibilities, including hybrid working, aligned to our Worksmart arrangements. Exmouth/Honiton About the role We are seeking a committed and professional Technical Officer to join our Private Sector Housing team. The role will involve planning and project managing home improvements and adaptations for disabled homeowners and private tenants through our disabled facilities grants. You'll carry out surveys, draw plans, write schedules of rates, procure contractors, and give specialist advice. With a wide range of home adaptations, there'll be something different every day: from meeting clients and Occupational Therapists to designing and managing projects including bespoke home extensions; and working with contractors to install a wide range of adaptations such as stair lifts; level access showers and ramps. You'll also support residents to get the full range of grants and Council services that they are entitled to. If you want a role where you can make a positive impact on resident's lives in many far-reaching ways; enabling independent living, privacy, confidence and dignity for individuals and their families, look no further than East Devon - we may be a small district, but we have big ambitions for better homes and a greener community. About you With a Level 4 Certificate or Diploma (previously HND/HNC) in Housing, building construction or equivalent construction knowledge you will have a good practical experience of administering and managing contractors to undertake home improvements and adaptations. Your expertise covers designing and planning bespoke home extensions and adaptations; writing schedules of rates; and project management. Good with vulnerable people, you express yourself well to engage residents; contractors; other Council services and stakeholders. Crucially, you also have the organisational skills to manage a wide range of home improvement and adaptations. Please note that you will be visiting residents in their homes, so a valid driving licence and suitable transport are essential (reasonable adjustments may be possible). About us In return, you will be part of a Gold Investors in People (IiP) organisation which works together with local people to create great value services and an outstanding community, economy and environment in which people want to live, work, visit and enjoy now, and for future generations. And with our wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, our highly flexible and collaborative hybrid Worksmart working arrangements as well as our commitment to continuous learning and development, you can be confident of joining a dedicated community of colleagues who are Happy, Healthy and Here. Apply For more about working for East Devon District Council, visit For an informal discussion, please contact Jody Harding, Principal Environmental Health Officer on or email . Closing date: 11 February 2024 at midnight. Interviews will be held during week commencing 19 February 2024. To Apply, please click "Apply Now".
Technical Officer Home Adaptations £33,945 - £40,221 per year Permanent Full time (37 hours per week) with a range of flexibilities, including hybrid working, aligned to our Worksmart arrangements. Exmouth/Honiton About the role We are seeking a committed and professional Technical Officer to join our Private Sector Housing team. The role will involve planning and project managing home improvements and adaptations for disabled homeowners and private tenants through our disabled facilities grants. You'll carry out surveys, draw plans, write schedules of rates, procure contractors, and give specialist advice. With a wide range of home adaptations, there'll be something different every day: from meeting clients and Occupational Therapists to designing and managing projects including bespoke home extensions; and working with contractors to install a wide range of adaptations such as stair lifts; level access showers and ramps. You'll also support residents to get the full range of grants and Council services that they are entitled to. If you want a role where you can make a positive impact on resident's lives in many far-reaching ways; enabling independent living, privacy, confidence and dignity for individuals and their families, look no further than East Devon - we may be a small district, but we have big ambitions for better homes and a greener community. About you With a Level 4 Certificate or Diploma (previously HND/HNC) in Housing, building construction or equivalent construction knowledge you will have a good practical experience of administering and managing contractors to undertake home improvements and adaptations. Your expertise covers designing and planning bespoke home extensions and adaptations; writing schedules of rates; and project management. Good with vulnerable people, you express yourself well to engage residents; contractors; other Council services and stakeholders. Crucially, you also have the organisational skills to manage a wide range of home improvement and adaptations. Please note that you will be visiting residents in their homes, so a valid driving licence and suitable transport are essential (reasonable adjustments may be possible). About us In return, you will be part of a Gold Investors in People (IiP) organisation which works together with local people to create great value services and an outstanding community, economy and environment in which people want to live, work, visit and enjoy now, and for future generations. And with our wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, our highly flexible and collaborative hybrid Worksmart working arrangements as well as our commitment to continuous learning and development, you can be confident of joining a dedicated community of colleagues who are Happy, Healthy and Here. Apply For more about working for East Devon District Council, visit For an informal discussion, please contact Jody Harding, Principal Environmental Health Officer on or email . Closing date: 11 February 2024 at midnight. Interviews will be held during week commencing 19 February 2024. To Apply, please click "Apply Now".
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Technical Officer Home Adaptations £33,945 - £40,221 per year Permanent Full time (37 hours per week) with a range of flexibilities, including hybrid working, aligned to our Worksmart arrangements. Exmouth/Honiton About the role We are seeking a committed and professional Technical Officer to join our Private Sector Housing team. The role will involve planning and project managing home improvements and adaptations for disabled homeowners and private tenants through our disabled facilities grants. You'll carry out surveys, draw plans, write schedules of rates, procure contractors, and give specialist advice. With a wide range of home adaptations, there'll be something different every day: from meeting clients and Occupational Therapists to designing and managing projects including bespoke home extensions; and working with contractors to install a wide range of adaptations such as stair lifts; level access showers and ramps. You'll also support residents to get the full range of grants and Council services that they are entitled to. If you want a role where you can make a positive impact on resident's lives in many far-reaching ways; enabling independent living, privacy, confidence and dignity for individuals and their families, look no further than East Devon - we may be a small district, but we have big ambitions for better homes and a greener community. About you With a Level 4 Certificate or Diploma (previously HND/HNC) in Housing, building construction or equivalent construction knowledge you will have a good practical experience of administering and managing contractors to undertake home improvements and adaptations. Your expertise covers designing and planning bespoke home extensions and adaptations; writing schedules of rates; and project management. Good with vulnerable people, you express yourself well to engage residents; contractors; other Council services and stakeholders. Crucially, you also have the organisational skills to manage a wide range of home improvement and adaptations. Please note that you will be visiting residents in their homes, so a valid driving licence and suitable transport are essential (reasonable adjustments may be possible). About us In return, you will be part of a Gold Investors in People (IiP) organisation which works together with local people to create great value services and an outstanding community, economy and environment in which people want to live, work, visit and enjoy now, and for future generations. And with our wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, our highly flexible and collaborative hybrid Worksmart working arrangements as well as our commitment to continuous learning and development, you can be confident of joining a dedicated community of colleagues who are Happy, Healthy and Here. Apply For more about working for East Devon District Council, visit For an informal discussion, please contact Jody Harding, Principal Environmental Health Officer on or email . Closing date: 11 February 2024 at midnight. Interviews will be held during week commencing 19 February 2024. To Apply, please click "Apply Now".
Technical Officer Home Adaptations £33,945 - £40,221 per year Permanent Full time (37 hours per week) with a range of flexibilities, including hybrid working, aligned to our Worksmart arrangements. Exmouth/Honiton About the role We are seeking a committed and professional Technical Officer to join our Private Sector Housing team. The role will involve planning and project managing home improvements and adaptations for disabled homeowners and private tenants through our disabled facilities grants. You'll carry out surveys, draw plans, write schedules of rates, procure contractors, and give specialist advice. With a wide range of home adaptations, there'll be something different every day: from meeting clients and Occupational Therapists to designing and managing projects including bespoke home extensions; and working with contractors to install a wide range of adaptations such as stair lifts; level access showers and ramps. You'll also support residents to get the full range of grants and Council services that they are entitled to. If you want a role where you can make a positive impact on resident's lives in many far-reaching ways; enabling independent living, privacy, confidence and dignity for individuals and their families, look no further than East Devon - we may be a small district, but we have big ambitions for better homes and a greener community. About you With a Level 4 Certificate or Diploma (previously HND/HNC) in Housing, building construction or equivalent construction knowledge you will have a good practical experience of administering and managing contractors to undertake home improvements and adaptations. Your expertise covers designing and planning bespoke home extensions and adaptations; writing schedules of rates; and project management. Good with vulnerable people, you express yourself well to engage residents; contractors; other Council services and stakeholders. Crucially, you also have the organisational skills to manage a wide range of home improvement and adaptations. Please note that you will be visiting residents in their homes, so a valid driving licence and suitable transport are essential (reasonable adjustments may be possible). About us In return, you will be part of a Gold Investors in People (IiP) organisation which works together with local people to create great value services and an outstanding community, economy and environment in which people want to live, work, visit and enjoy now, and for future generations. And with our wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, our highly flexible and collaborative hybrid Worksmart working arrangements as well as our commitment to continuous learning and development, you can be confident of joining a dedicated community of colleagues who are Happy, Healthy and Here. Apply For more about working for East Devon District Council, visit For an informal discussion, please contact Jody Harding, Principal Environmental Health Officer on or email . Closing date: 11 February 2024 at midnight. Interviews will be held during week commencing 19 February 2024. To Apply, please click "Apply Now".
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Technical Officer Home Adaptations £33,945 - £40,221 per year Permanent Full time (37 hours per week) with a range of flexibilities, including hybrid working, aligned to our Worksmart arrangements. Exmouth/Honiton About the role We are seeking a committed and professional Technical Officer to join our Private Sector Housing team. The role will involve planning and project managing home improvements and adaptations for disabled homeowners and private tenants through our disabled facilities grants. You'll carry out surveys, draw plans, write schedules of rates, procure contractors, and give specialist advice. With a wide range of home adaptations, there'll be something different every day: from meeting clients and Occupational Therapists to designing and managing projects including bespoke home extensions; and working with contractors to install a wide range of adaptations such as stair lifts; level access showers and ramps. You'll also support residents to get the full range of grants and Council services that they are entitled to. If you want a role where you can make a positive impact on resident's lives in many far-reaching ways; enabling independent living, privacy, confidence and dignity for individuals and their families, look no further than East Devon - we may be a small district, but we have big ambitions for better homes and a greener community. About you With a Level 4 Certificate or Diploma (previously HND/HNC) in Housing, building construction or equivalent construction knowledge you will have a good practical experience of administering and managing contractors to undertake home improvements and adaptations. Your expertise covers designing and planning bespoke home extensions and adaptations; writing schedules of rates; and project management. Good with vulnerable people, you express yourself well to engage residents; contractors; other Council services and stakeholders. Crucially, you also have the organisational skills to manage a wide range of home improvement and adaptations. Please note that you will be visiting residents in their homes, so a valid driving licence and suitable transport are essential (reasonable adjustments may be possible). About us In return, you will be part of a Gold Investors in People (IiP) organisation which works together with local people to create great value services and an outstanding community, economy and environment in which people want to live, work, visit and enjoy now, and for future generations. And with our wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, our highly flexible and collaborative hybrid Worksmart working arrangements as well as our commitment to continuous learning and development, you can be confident of joining a dedicated community of colleagues who are Happy, Healthy and Here. Apply For more about working for East Devon District Council, visit For an informal discussion, please contact Jody Harding, Principal Environmental Health Officer on or email . Closing date: 11 February 2024 at midnight. Interviews will be held during week commencing 19 February 2024. To Apply, please click "Apply Now".
Technical Officer Home Adaptations £33,945 - £40,221 per year Permanent Full time (37 hours per week) with a range of flexibilities, including hybrid working, aligned to our Worksmart arrangements. Exmouth/Honiton About the role We are seeking a committed and professional Technical Officer to join our Private Sector Housing team. The role will involve planning and project managing home improvements and adaptations for disabled homeowners and private tenants through our disabled facilities grants. You'll carry out surveys, draw plans, write schedules of rates, procure contractors, and give specialist advice. With a wide range of home adaptations, there'll be something different every day: from meeting clients and Occupational Therapists to designing and managing projects including bespoke home extensions; and working with contractors to install a wide range of adaptations such as stair lifts; level access showers and ramps. You'll also support residents to get the full range of grants and Council services that they are entitled to. If you want a role where you can make a positive impact on resident's lives in many far-reaching ways; enabling independent living, privacy, confidence and dignity for individuals and their families, look no further than East Devon - we may be a small district, but we have big ambitions for better homes and a greener community. About you With a Level 4 Certificate or Diploma (previously HND/HNC) in Housing, building construction or equivalent construction knowledge you will have a good practical experience of administering and managing contractors to undertake home improvements and adaptations. Your expertise covers designing and planning bespoke home extensions and adaptations; writing schedules of rates; and project management. Good with vulnerable people, you express yourself well to engage residents; contractors; other Council services and stakeholders. Crucially, you also have the organisational skills to manage a wide range of home improvement and adaptations. Please note that you will be visiting residents in their homes, so a valid driving licence and suitable transport are essential (reasonable adjustments may be possible). About us In return, you will be part of a Gold Investors in People (IiP) organisation which works together with local people to create great value services and an outstanding community, economy and environment in which people want to live, work, visit and enjoy now, and for future generations. And with our wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, our highly flexible and collaborative hybrid Worksmart working arrangements as well as our commitment to continuous learning and development, you can be confident of joining a dedicated community of colleagues who are Happy, Healthy and Here. Apply For more about working for East Devon District Council, visit For an informal discussion, please contact Jody Harding, Principal Environmental Health Officer on or email . Closing date: 11 February 2024 at midnight. Interviews will be held during week commencing 19 February 2024. To Apply, please click "Apply Now".
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Technical Officer Home Adaptations £33,945 - £40,221 per year Permanent Full time (37 hours per week) with a range of flexibilities, including hybrid working, aligned to our Worksmart arrangements. Exmouth/Honiton About the role We are seeking a committed and professional Technical Officer to join our Private Sector Housing team. The role will involve planning and project managing home improvements and adaptations for disabled homeowners and private tenants through our disabled facilities grants. You'll carry out surveys, draw plans, write schedules of rates, procure contractors, and give specialist advice. With a wide range of home adaptations, there'll be something different every day: from meeting clients and Occupational Therapists to designing and managing projects including bespoke home extensions; and working with contractors to install a wide range of adaptations such as stair lifts; level access showers and ramps. You'll also support residents to get the full range of grants and Council services that they are entitled to. If you want a role where you can make a positive impact on resident's lives in many far-reaching ways; enabling independent living, privacy, confidence and dignity for individuals and their families, look no further than East Devon - we may be a small district, but we have big ambitions for better homes and a greener community. About you With a Level 4 Certificate or Diploma (previously HND/HNC) in Housing, building construction or equivalent construction knowledge you will have a good practical experience of administering and managing contractors to undertake home improvements and adaptations. Your expertise covers designing and planning bespoke home extensions and adaptations; writing schedules of rates; and project management. Good with vulnerable people, you express yourself well to engage residents; contractors; other Council services and stakeholders. Crucially, you also have the organisational skills to manage a wide range of home improvement and adaptations. Please note that you will be visiting residents in their homes, so a valid driving licence and suitable transport are essential (reasonable adjustments may be possible). About us In return, you will be part of a Gold Investors in People (IiP) organisation which works together with local people to create great value services and an outstanding community, economy and environment in which people want to live, work, visit and enjoy now, and for future generations. And with our wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, our highly flexible and collaborative hybrid Worksmart working arrangements as well as our commitment to continuous learning and development, you can be confident of joining a dedicated community of colleagues who are Happy, Healthy and Here. Apply For more about working for East Devon District Council, visit For an informal discussion, please contact Jody Harding, Principal Environmental Health Officer on or email . Closing date: 11 February 2024 at midnight. Interviews will be held during week commencing 19 February 2024. To Apply, please click "Apply Now".