£50 an hour Contract term- immediate start to be reviewed 31st March 2026. Full time however part time will be considered. Job Purpose Enforcement of commercial businesses to ensure compliance with relevant food hygiene and health and safety legislation and to protect the general public in relation to public health matters, including infectious disease investigations. Directly Responsible For: Not applicable Directly Responsible To: Operations Manager - Commercial Team Principal Environmental Health Officer - Commercial Main Areas of Responsibility: Undertake routine inspections and visits to enforce relevant food hygiene, health and safety and public health legislation in a wide range of commercial businesses Investigate food poisoning cases / outbreaks and infectious disease Carry out accident investigations, including serious and fatal incidents The work will involve dealing with patients, injured persons, relatives of injured persons and the bereaved Respond to service requests / complaints, including commercial waste and drainage Enforce the skin piercing Bylaws, and other public health work including exhumations Undertake food, water and environmental sampling as required Undertake interventions and enforcement action which may include: inspection reports warning letters statutory notices including hygiene emergency prohibition notices / prohibition notices / improvement notices prosecution case files obtain witness statements, and any other correspondence required during the investigation in accordance Police and Criminal Evidence Act and the City Councils Enforcement Policy This will require working to deadlines Attend meetings, Magistrates / Crown Court, Coroners Court, tribunals and committees, as required This role will involve accompanying other officers. Also to motivate, guide and provide assistance to newly qualified officers Provide specialist / technical advice to other service areas Assess and interpret guidance and information such as sampling results and technical reports, some of which may be complex, to determine an appropriate course of action Engaging and liaising with a variety of stakeholders including UKHSA, HSE, FSA, Coroners, Police and Public Health The role will involve producing, handling, processing and storing data of a confidential and sensitive nature in accordance with council policies and statutory requirements Provide information and assist and support the Operations Manager, Principal Officer and Commercial team including the provision of information for Have Your Say Requests and requests made under the Freedom of Information Act Attend training courses to maintain your continued professional development and competence, as required, by the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and the Food Standard Agency's Food Law Code of Practice and Competency Framework Develop the City Council's commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken To undertake necessary work and duties outside of normal office hours as reasonably required This role involves some lone working Qualification and training Essential Hold an accredited Environmental Health degree (BSc or MSc or equivalent) (A) Be registered as an Environmental Health Practitioner with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) or the Professional Register with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (A) Desirable Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Experience Essential Significant experience in a local authority enforcement role carrying out statutory duties (A) Experience undertaking food hygiene inspection and health and safety inspections (A,I) Experience in undertaking complaint investigations (A,I) Experience of working regularly on your own initiative to deal with problematic situations that are unusual and require you to come up with a solution (A,I) Experience of working regularly as part of a team (A,I) A detailed understanding of food safety and health and safety and public health legislation (A,I) Experience of undertaking complex and demanding investigations (A,I) Experience taking formal enforcement action (I) Desirable Experience of dealing with approved premises Skills/Abilities Essential The ability to advise, guide, negotiate and persuade to achieve regulatory compliance in a variety of settings, some of which are demanding and contentious (A,I) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral (A,I) Ability to deal with situations of conflict which may involve verbal abuse and aggression (I) Ability to deal tactfully and compassionately with employees and members of the public in sensitive situations where a death, serious injury or ill health has occurred (I) Ability to work with minimal supervision to deliver statutory programmes (I) Ability to manage your own workload using a risk-based approach for both the annual inspection programme and for reactive work demands (A,I) Ability to manage conflicting demands and interruptions (I) Ability to use a variety of work equipment relevant to the post (A) Proficient IT skills in Word / Excel and updating databases (A) If you think this job role is for you, please send your CV to
Sep 02, 2025
Full time
£50 an hour Contract term- immediate start to be reviewed 31st March 2026. Full time however part time will be considered. Job Purpose Enforcement of commercial businesses to ensure compliance with relevant food hygiene and health and safety legislation and to protect the general public in relation to public health matters, including infectious disease investigations. Directly Responsible For: Not applicable Directly Responsible To: Operations Manager - Commercial Team Principal Environmental Health Officer - Commercial Main Areas of Responsibility: Undertake routine inspections and visits to enforce relevant food hygiene, health and safety and public health legislation in a wide range of commercial businesses Investigate food poisoning cases / outbreaks and infectious disease Carry out accident investigations, including serious and fatal incidents The work will involve dealing with patients, injured persons, relatives of injured persons and the bereaved Respond to service requests / complaints, including commercial waste and drainage Enforce the skin piercing Bylaws, and other public health work including exhumations Undertake food, water and environmental sampling as required Undertake interventions and enforcement action which may include: inspection reports warning letters statutory notices including hygiene emergency prohibition notices / prohibition notices / improvement notices prosecution case files obtain witness statements, and any other correspondence required during the investigation in accordance Police and Criminal Evidence Act and the City Councils Enforcement Policy This will require working to deadlines Attend meetings, Magistrates / Crown Court, Coroners Court, tribunals and committees, as required This role will involve accompanying other officers. Also to motivate, guide and provide assistance to newly qualified officers Provide specialist / technical advice to other service areas Assess and interpret guidance and information such as sampling results and technical reports, some of which may be complex, to determine an appropriate course of action Engaging and liaising with a variety of stakeholders including UKHSA, HSE, FSA, Coroners, Police and Public Health The role will involve producing, handling, processing and storing data of a confidential and sensitive nature in accordance with council policies and statutory requirements Provide information and assist and support the Operations Manager, Principal Officer and Commercial team including the provision of information for Have Your Say Requests and requests made under the Freedom of Information Act Attend training courses to maintain your continued professional development and competence, as required, by the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and the Food Standard Agency's Food Law Code of Practice and Competency Framework Develop the City Council's commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken To undertake necessary work and duties outside of normal office hours as reasonably required This role involves some lone working Qualification and training Essential Hold an accredited Environmental Health degree (BSc or MSc or equivalent) (A) Be registered as an Environmental Health Practitioner with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB) or the Professional Register with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (A) Desirable Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Experience Essential Significant experience in a local authority enforcement role carrying out statutory duties (A) Experience undertaking food hygiene inspection and health and safety inspections (A,I) Experience in undertaking complaint investigations (A,I) Experience of working regularly on your own initiative to deal with problematic situations that are unusual and require you to come up with a solution (A,I) Experience of working regularly as part of a team (A,I) A detailed understanding of food safety and health and safety and public health legislation (A,I) Experience of undertaking complex and demanding investigations (A,I) Experience taking formal enforcement action (I) Desirable Experience of dealing with approved premises Skills/Abilities Essential The ability to advise, guide, negotiate and persuade to achieve regulatory compliance in a variety of settings, some of which are demanding and contentious (A,I) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral (A,I) Ability to deal with situations of conflict which may involve verbal abuse and aggression (I) Ability to deal tactfully and compassionately with employees and members of the public in sensitive situations where a death, serious injury or ill health has occurred (I) Ability to work with minimal supervision to deliver statutory programmes (I) Ability to manage your own workload using a risk-based approach for both the annual inspection programme and for reactive work demands (A,I) Ability to manage conflicting demands and interruptions (I) Ability to use a variety of work equipment relevant to the post (A) Proficient IT skills in Word / Excel and updating databases (A) If you think this job role is for you, please send your CV to
We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Team leader to join the National Homicide Service (HS) on a permanent basis, covering the North and North East of East of England, working 37.5 hours per week. This role is home-based covering Northumberland, Newcastle, Stockton on Tees, Humberside, Durham, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire. You should live in one of these areas as regular travel is required. Do you want to be part of a unique service providing the highest quality support to families bereaved by homicide and those who are eye-witness to homicide? Do you want to lead a supportive, passionate and committed team? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you What we offer: At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including: Flexible working options including hybrid working 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave Pension with 5% employer contribution Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression About the role: You will lead and support a team of Homicide Family Caseworkers to meet VS and Homicide Service standards and contractual requirements. You will be able to demonstrate the excellent organisational skills essential to managing a demanding and diverse workload and will have experience of achieving key performance indicators, as set by the Operation managers and Deputy Head of Service. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional trauma informed advocacy and support to all service users and you will have an understanding of the impact that trauma and bereavement can have on individuals. We support staff to keep them safe within their role and you will lead on the importance of personal and professional resilience and wellbeing for the team. You will have excellent communication skills and will support the Operation Managers to maintain the highest standards of service delivery, across a widely geographically dispersed team. You will be prepared to travel across the geographical area including occasional overnight stays to ensure you can meet team members in person as well as online. A driving license and use of a car are both essential as well as access to public transport. You will be reimbursed for all travel costs. You will also enjoy working closely with a range of stakeholders (including Police Family Liaison Officers and Senior Investigation Officers within the Major Crime teams/Social Services) and will have experience in building constructive working relationships, focused on delivering the best service for vulnerable service users. You should be a confident presenter, and able to share the service and work we do to inform, educate and encourage notifications and referrals into the service. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. About Us: Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. How to apply: To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We look forward to hearing from you. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Sep 02, 2025
Full time
We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Team leader to join the National Homicide Service (HS) on a permanent basis, covering the North and North East of East of England, working 37.5 hours per week. This role is home-based covering Northumberland, Newcastle, Stockton on Tees, Humberside, Durham, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire. You should live in one of these areas as regular travel is required. Do you want to be part of a unique service providing the highest quality support to families bereaved by homicide and those who are eye-witness to homicide? Do you want to lead a supportive, passionate and committed team? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you What we offer: At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including: Flexible working options including hybrid working 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave Pension with 5% employer contribution Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression About the role: You will lead and support a team of Homicide Family Caseworkers to meet VS and Homicide Service standards and contractual requirements. You will be able to demonstrate the excellent organisational skills essential to managing a demanding and diverse workload and will have experience of achieving key performance indicators, as set by the Operation managers and Deputy Head of Service. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional trauma informed advocacy and support to all service users and you will have an understanding of the impact that trauma and bereavement can have on individuals. We support staff to keep them safe within their role and you will lead on the importance of personal and professional resilience and wellbeing for the team. You will have excellent communication skills and will support the Operation Managers to maintain the highest standards of service delivery, across a widely geographically dispersed team. You will be prepared to travel across the geographical area including occasional overnight stays to ensure you can meet team members in person as well as online. A driving license and use of a car are both essential as well as access to public transport. You will be reimbursed for all travel costs. You will also enjoy working closely with a range of stakeholders (including Police Family Liaison Officers and Senior Investigation Officers within the Major Crime teams/Social Services) and will have experience in building constructive working relationships, focused on delivering the best service for vulnerable service users. You should be a confident presenter, and able to share the service and work we do to inform, educate and encourage notifications and referrals into the service. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. About Us: Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. How to apply: To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We look forward to hearing from you. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES AND LB WANDSWORTH
Wandsworth, London
Electoral Services Officer (Wandsworth) £35,391 - £45,564 Permanent Full Time Wandsworth Town Hall/WFH Some office attendance required each week Objective of role We are looking for an individual to join the Electoral Services team in Wandsworth to deliver high quality and effective electoral registration and election administration in a high performing team. This exciting role is within the Better Service Partnership between Richmond and Wandsworth Councils.The overall purpose of the Better Service Partnership is to provide the highest quality of service at the lowest attainable cost.Electoral Services at Richmond and Wandsworth Councils operate as two separate services, but which work closely together as part of the Assistant Chief Executive's division at the heart of the organisation. You will help the service to continue to improve, making full use of modern tools and data to drive further efficiencies into our working practices.Creativity and innovation are encouraged to ensure we meet future legislative change and provide a modern and customer-centric service to our residents and key stakeholders. About the role To provide assistance and administrative support to the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) in the preparation, compilation and maintenance of a complete and accurate Register of Electors. To provide assistance and administrative support to the Returning Officer (RO) in the organisation, management and conduct of all elections and referendums in the Borough. To play an integral role in ensuring the Service meets The Electoral Commission's Performance Standards for ERO's and RO's. To deal with the public on a daily basis in a way that promotes the section and its services in accordance with the Councils corporate policies. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience Good working knowledge of electoral law and electoral procedures Experience of working in electoral administration or an elections environment. Experience of organising, prioritising and managing own work load. Ability to work accurately under pressure to meet statutory deadlines Good verbal and written communication skills A team player working with a variety of internal and external clients Closing Date: 21st September 2025 Shortlisting Date: 28th September 2025 Interview Date: W/C 29th September 2025 For an informal conversation please contact Andrew Smith Head of Electoral Services and Elections via We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
Sep 02, 2025
Full time
Electoral Services Officer (Wandsworth) £35,391 - £45,564 Permanent Full Time Wandsworth Town Hall/WFH Some office attendance required each week Objective of role We are looking for an individual to join the Electoral Services team in Wandsworth to deliver high quality and effective electoral registration and election administration in a high performing team. This exciting role is within the Better Service Partnership between Richmond and Wandsworth Councils.The overall purpose of the Better Service Partnership is to provide the highest quality of service at the lowest attainable cost.Electoral Services at Richmond and Wandsworth Councils operate as two separate services, but which work closely together as part of the Assistant Chief Executive's division at the heart of the organisation. You will help the service to continue to improve, making full use of modern tools and data to drive further efficiencies into our working practices.Creativity and innovation are encouraged to ensure we meet future legislative change and provide a modern and customer-centric service to our residents and key stakeholders. About the role To provide assistance and administrative support to the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) in the preparation, compilation and maintenance of a complete and accurate Register of Electors. To provide assistance and administrative support to the Returning Officer (RO) in the organisation, management and conduct of all elections and referendums in the Borough. To play an integral role in ensuring the Service meets The Electoral Commission's Performance Standards for ERO's and RO's. To deal with the public on a daily basis in a way that promotes the section and its services in accordance with the Councils corporate policies. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience Good working knowledge of electoral law and electoral procedures Experience of working in electoral administration or an elections environment. Experience of organising, prioritising and managing own work load. Ability to work accurately under pressure to meet statutory deadlines Good verbal and written communication skills A team player working with a variety of internal and external clients Closing Date: 21st September 2025 Shortlisting Date: 28th September 2025 Interview Date: W/C 29th September 2025 For an informal conversation please contact Andrew Smith Head of Electoral Services and Elections via We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
Change Needs You Become a Met Police Officer with a starting salary of over £40k The Met is working hard to drive more trust, reduce crime, and maintain high standards for London and its communities. The Met is made up of officers and staff from all backgrounds but we are committed to becoming more representative of the communities we serve. To do this the Met recognises the need to change. Whilst that change takes time, we want people like you to join and help to make a big difference. We're looking for people who share our values of integrity, courage, accountability, respect and empathy to join the dedicated, honest, committed, hard-working officers and staff already in our team. Those who are committed to working hard to bring offenders to justice, protect vulnerable people and deliver the change needed for London and its communities. ? Change Needs You. Become a police officer, unlock your potential, support London's communities and make London a safer city for all. - Change Your Potential : Policing is a challenging but rewarding career like no other. With your will and determination, we will help you reach your full potential as a Met police officer and be the best you can be for yourself, your community and London. As a police constable in London's Met, you'll join over 30,000 colleagues working across 32 boroughs, all dedicated to serving over nine million residents in one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world. You'll learn new things every day whether you're out on patrol in the local community, giving evidence in court, investigating burglaries or supporting victims of crime. Every day brings a fresh challenge, the chance to learn something new and help others. A range of benefits: A career as a police officer offers many rewards and benefits, including: A competitive starting salary of c. £40,776 rising up to c. £56,000 as a PC, inclusive of allowances. Discounted rail travel up to 70 miles after initial training and free London travel Gain a fully-funded degree while earning and developing skills for life under our apprenticeship route Generous police pension scheme Generous annual leave and a range of other leave options, including career breaks, special leave, parental and adoption leave A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing service to help you stay healthy and well Access to a large number of subsidised leisure and sporting activities Becoming part of the Met family, and the policing family nationally - a unique and supportive network where you'll meet friends for life while all working together to make London and the UK safer for everyone. Whether working collaboratively or on your own beat, your team and the wider Met are there to support you Flexible working options. Policing is a 24/7 service, and you will therefore be expected to work shift patterns including weekends and nights. However, we do aim to offer flexible working opportunities where operationally viable and depending on the role. A wide range of staff support associations which support the different interests of the staff and officers they represent, including but not limited to; the Association of Muslim Policing, the Metropolitan Police LGBT Network, the Metropolitan Police Black Police Association and the Network of Women How to join us: There are two routes of entry; our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) or our Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP). Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) A three-year programme where you can learn as you earn policing London's streets, gaining a (BSc) Hons degree in professional policing practice on completion. The Met covers all qualification fees so there's no cost to you, it's all fully funded. You'll start by working with one of our partner universities learning the basics of the job, before joining a team of experienced officers teaching you invaluable skills that you'll put into practice and build upon before returning to uni for an end of programme assessment. Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) A two-year programme which provides new recruits with a blend of classroom based and operational learning. Your initial training will take place at a Met training centre before you join one of our policing teams to gain practical, on-the-job experience. You will be regularly assessed on your knowledge, skills and behaviours but, unlike our other entry route, you will not be required to complete an academic qualification as part of your training or attend university. Change Your Future There are countless career opportunities available at the Met due to its size and diverse population that you wouldn't find in any other UK city. Upon successful completion of your training period, you'll be able to decide on how you want to shape your future career path. Whether that be undertaking a new role, joining a specialist team, training to become a detective, or promotion through the ranks; there will always be a role for you at the Met. You could choose to work in diplomatic protection, work with horses in our Mounted Branch, or even work in cyber-crime. These are just some of the many paths you could choose to follow as your career progresses. Change Needs You Apply Now
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Change Needs You Become a Met Police Officer with a starting salary of over £40k The Met is working hard to drive more trust, reduce crime, and maintain high standards for London and its communities. The Met is made up of officers and staff from all backgrounds but we are committed to becoming more representative of the communities we serve. To do this the Met recognises the need to change. Whilst that change takes time, we want people like you to join and help to make a big difference. We're looking for people who share our values of integrity, courage, accountability, respect and empathy to join the dedicated, honest, committed, hard-working officers and staff already in our team. Those who are committed to working hard to bring offenders to justice, protect vulnerable people and deliver the change needed for London and its communities. ? Change Needs You. Become a police officer, unlock your potential, support London's communities and make London a safer city for all. - Change Your Potential : Policing is a challenging but rewarding career like no other. With your will and determination, we will help you reach your full potential as a Met police officer and be the best you can be for yourself, your community and London. As a police constable in London's Met, you'll join over 30,000 colleagues working across 32 boroughs, all dedicated to serving over nine million residents in one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world. You'll learn new things every day whether you're out on patrol in the local community, giving evidence in court, investigating burglaries or supporting victims of crime. Every day brings a fresh challenge, the chance to learn something new and help others. A range of benefits: A career as a police officer offers many rewards and benefits, including: A competitive starting salary of c. £40,776 rising up to c. £56,000 as a PC, inclusive of allowances. Discounted rail travel up to 70 miles after initial training and free London travel Gain a fully-funded degree while earning and developing skills for life under our apprenticeship route Generous police pension scheme Generous annual leave and a range of other leave options, including career breaks, special leave, parental and adoption leave A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing service to help you stay healthy and well Access to a large number of subsidised leisure and sporting activities Becoming part of the Met family, and the policing family nationally - a unique and supportive network where you'll meet friends for life while all working together to make London and the UK safer for everyone. Whether working collaboratively or on your own beat, your team and the wider Met are there to support you Flexible working options. Policing is a 24/7 service, and you will therefore be expected to work shift patterns including weekends and nights. However, we do aim to offer flexible working opportunities where operationally viable and depending on the role. A wide range of staff support associations which support the different interests of the staff and officers they represent, including but not limited to; the Association of Muslim Policing, the Metropolitan Police LGBT Network, the Metropolitan Police Black Police Association and the Network of Women How to join us: There are two routes of entry; our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) or our Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP). Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) A three-year programme where you can learn as you earn policing London's streets, gaining a (BSc) Hons degree in professional policing practice on completion. The Met covers all qualification fees so there's no cost to you, it's all fully funded. You'll start by working with one of our partner universities learning the basics of the job, before joining a team of experienced officers teaching you invaluable skills that you'll put into practice and build upon before returning to uni for an end of programme assessment. Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) A two-year programme which provides new recruits with a blend of classroom based and operational learning. Your initial training will take place at a Met training centre before you join one of our policing teams to gain practical, on-the-job experience. You will be regularly assessed on your knowledge, skills and behaviours but, unlike our other entry route, you will not be required to complete an academic qualification as part of your training or attend university. Change Your Future There are countless career opportunities available at the Met due to its size and diverse population that you wouldn't find in any other UK city. Upon successful completion of your training period, you'll be able to decide on how you want to shape your future career path. Whether that be undertaking a new role, joining a specialist team, training to become a detective, or promotion through the ranks; there will always be a role for you at the Met. You could choose to work in diplomatic protection, work with horses in our Mounted Branch, or even work in cyber-crime. These are just some of the many paths you could choose to follow as your career progresses. Change Needs You Apply Now
Change Needs You Become a Met Police Officer with a starting salary of over £40k The Met is working hard to drive more trust, reduce crime, and maintain high standards for London and its communities. The Met is made up of officers and staff from all backgrounds but we are committed to becoming more representative of the communities we serve. To do this the Met recognises the need to change. Whilst that change takes time, we want people like you to join and help to make a big difference. We're looking for people who share our values of integrity, courage, accountability, respect and empathy to join the dedicated, honest, committed, hard-working officers and staff already in our team. Those who are committed to working hard to bring offenders to justice, protect vulnerable people and deliver the change needed for London and its communities. ? Change Needs You. Become a police officer, unlock your potential, support London's communities and make London a safer city for all. - Change Your Potential : Policing is a challenging but rewarding career like no other. With your will and determination, we will help you reach your full potential as a Met police officer and be the best you can be for yourself, your community and London. As a police constable in London's Met, you'll join over 30,000 colleagues working across 32 boroughs, all dedicated to serving over nine million residents in one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world. You'll learn new things every day whether you're out on patrol in the local community, giving evidence in court, investigating burglaries or supporting victims of crime. Every day brings a fresh challenge, the chance to learn something new and help others. A range of benefits: A career as a police officer offers many rewards and benefits, including: A competitive starting salary of c. £40,776 rising up to c. £56,000 as a PC, inclusive of allowances. Discounted rail travel up to 70 miles after initial training and free London travel Gain a fully-funded degree while earning and developing skills for life under our apprenticeship route Generous police pension scheme Generous annual leave and a range of other leave options, including career breaks, special leave, parental and adoption leave A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing service to help you stay healthy and well Access to a large number of subsidised leisure and sporting activities Becoming part of the Met family, and the policing family nationally - a unique and supportive network where you'll meet friends for life while all working together to make London and the UK safer for everyone. Whether working collaboratively or on your own beat, your team and the wider Met are there to support you Flexible working options. Policing is a 24/7 service, and you will therefore be expected to work shift patterns including weekends and nights. However, we do aim to offer flexible working opportunities where operationally viable and depending on the role. A wide range of staff support associations which support the different interests of the staff and officers they represent, including but not limited to; the Association of Muslim Policing, the Metropolitan Police LGBT Network, the Metropolitan Police Black Police Association and the Network of Women How to join us: There are two routes of entry; our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) or our Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP). Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) A three-year programme where you can learn as you earn policing London's streets, gaining a (BSc) Hons degree in professional policing practice on completion. The Met covers all qualification fees so there's no cost to you, it's all fully funded. You'll start by working with one of our partner universities learning the basics of the job, before joining a team of experienced officers teaching you invaluable skills that you'll put into practice and build upon before returning to uni for an end of programme assessment. Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) A two-year programme which provides new recruits with a blend of classroom based and operational learning. Your initial training will take place at a Met training centre before you join one of our policing teams to gain practical, on-the-job experience. You will be regularly assessed on your knowledge, skills and behaviours but, unlike our other entry route, you will not be required to complete an academic qualification as part of your training or attend university. Change Your Future There are countless career opportunities available at the Met due to its size and diverse population that you wouldn't find in any other UK city. Upon successful completion of your training period, you'll be able to decide on how you want to shape your future career path. Whether that be undertaking a new role, joining a specialist team, training to become a detective, or promotion through the ranks; there will always be a role for you at the Met. You could choose to work in diplomatic protection, work with horses in our Mounted Branch, or even work in cyber-crime. These are just some of the many paths you could choose to follow as your career progresses. Change Needs You Apply Now
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Change Needs You Become a Met Police Officer with a starting salary of over £40k The Met is working hard to drive more trust, reduce crime, and maintain high standards for London and its communities. The Met is made up of officers and staff from all backgrounds but we are committed to becoming more representative of the communities we serve. To do this the Met recognises the need to change. Whilst that change takes time, we want people like you to join and help to make a big difference. We're looking for people who share our values of integrity, courage, accountability, respect and empathy to join the dedicated, honest, committed, hard-working officers and staff already in our team. Those who are committed to working hard to bring offenders to justice, protect vulnerable people and deliver the change needed for London and its communities. ? Change Needs You. Become a police officer, unlock your potential, support London's communities and make London a safer city for all. - Change Your Potential : Policing is a challenging but rewarding career like no other. With your will and determination, we will help you reach your full potential as a Met police officer and be the best you can be for yourself, your community and London. As a police constable in London's Met, you'll join over 30,000 colleagues working across 32 boroughs, all dedicated to serving over nine million residents in one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world. You'll learn new things every day whether you're out on patrol in the local community, giving evidence in court, investigating burglaries or supporting victims of crime. Every day brings a fresh challenge, the chance to learn something new and help others. A range of benefits: A career as a police officer offers many rewards and benefits, including: A competitive starting salary of c. £40,776 rising up to c. £56,000 as a PC, inclusive of allowances. Discounted rail travel up to 70 miles after initial training and free London travel Gain a fully-funded degree while earning and developing skills for life under our apprenticeship route Generous police pension scheme Generous annual leave and a range of other leave options, including career breaks, special leave, parental and adoption leave A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing service to help you stay healthy and well Access to a large number of subsidised leisure and sporting activities Becoming part of the Met family, and the policing family nationally - a unique and supportive network where you'll meet friends for life while all working together to make London and the UK safer for everyone. Whether working collaboratively or on your own beat, your team and the wider Met are there to support you Flexible working options. Policing is a 24/7 service, and you will therefore be expected to work shift patterns including weekends and nights. However, we do aim to offer flexible working opportunities where operationally viable and depending on the role. A wide range of staff support associations which support the different interests of the staff and officers they represent, including but not limited to; the Association of Muslim Policing, the Metropolitan Police LGBT Network, the Metropolitan Police Black Police Association and the Network of Women How to join us: There are two routes of entry; our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) or our Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP). Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) A three-year programme where you can learn as you earn policing London's streets, gaining a (BSc) Hons degree in professional policing practice on completion. The Met covers all qualification fees so there's no cost to you, it's all fully funded. You'll start by working with one of our partner universities learning the basics of the job, before joining a team of experienced officers teaching you invaluable skills that you'll put into practice and build upon before returning to uni for an end of programme assessment. Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) A two-year programme which provides new recruits with a blend of classroom based and operational learning. Your initial training will take place at a Met training centre before you join one of our policing teams to gain practical, on-the-job experience. You will be regularly assessed on your knowledge, skills and behaviours but, unlike our other entry route, you will not be required to complete an academic qualification as part of your training or attend university. Change Your Future There are countless career opportunities available at the Met due to its size and diverse population that you wouldn't find in any other UK city. Upon successful completion of your training period, you'll be able to decide on how you want to shape your future career path. Whether that be undertaking a new role, joining a specialist team, training to become a detective, or promotion through the ranks; there will always be a role for you at the Met. You could choose to work in diplomatic protection, work with horses in our Mounted Branch, or even work in cyber-crime. These are just some of the many paths you could choose to follow as your career progresses. Change Needs You Apply Now
Change Needs You Become a Met Police Officer with a starting salary of over £40k The Met is working hard to drive more trust, reduce crime, and maintain high standards for London and its communities. The Met is made up of officers and staff from all backgrounds but we are committed to becoming more representative of the communities we serve. To do this the Met recognises the need to change. Whilst that change takes time, we want people like you to join and help to make a big difference. We're looking for people who share our values of integrity, courage, accountability, respect and empathy to join the dedicated, honest, committed, hard-working officers and staff already in our team. Those who are committed to working hard to bring offenders to justice, protect vulnerable people and deliver the change needed for London and its communities. ? Change Needs You. Become a police officer, unlock your potential, support London's communities and make London a safer city for all. - Change Your Potential : Policing is a challenging but rewarding career like no other. With your will and determination, we will help you reach your full potential as a Met police officer and be the best you can be for yourself, your community and London. As a police constable in London's Met, you'll join over 30,000 colleagues working across 32 boroughs, all dedicated to serving over nine million residents in one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world. You'll learn new things every day whether you're out on patrol in the local community, giving evidence in court, investigating burglaries or supporting victims of crime. Every day brings a fresh challenge, the chance to learn something new and help others. A range of benefits: A career as a police officer offers many rewards and benefits, including: A competitive starting salary of c. £40,776 rising up to c. £56,000 as a PC, inclusive of allowances. Discounted rail travel up to 70 miles after initial training and free London travel Gain a fully-funded degree while earning and developing skills for life under our apprenticeship route Generous police pension scheme Generous annual leave and a range of other leave options, including career breaks, special leave, parental and adoption leave A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing service to help you stay healthy and well Access to a large number of subsidised leisure and sporting activities Becoming part of the Met family, and the policing family nationally - a unique and supportive network where you'll meet friends for life while all working together to make London and the UK safer for everyone. Whether working collaboratively or on your own beat, your team and the wider Met are there to support you Flexible working options. Policing is a 24/7 service, and you will therefore be expected to work shift patterns including weekends and nights. However, we do aim to offer flexible working opportunities where operationally viable and depending on the role. A wide range of staff support associations which support the different interests of the staff and officers they represent, including but not limited to; the Association of Muslim Policing, the Metropolitan Police LGBT Network, the Metropolitan Police Black Police Association and the Network of Women How to join us: There are two routes of entry; our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) or our Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP). Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) A three-year programme where you can learn as you earn policing London's streets, gaining a (BSc) Hons degree in professional policing practice on completion. The Met covers all qualification fees so there's no cost to you, it's all fully funded. You'll start by working with one of our partner universities learning the basics of the job, before joining a team of experienced officers teaching you invaluable skills that you'll put into practice and build upon before returning to uni for an end of programme assessment. Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) A two-year programme which provides new recruits with a blend of classroom based and operational learning. Your initial training will take place at a Met training centre before you join one of our policing teams to gain practical, on-the-job experience. You will be regularly assessed on your knowledge, skills and behaviours but, unlike our other entry route, you will not be required to complete an academic qualification as part of your training or attend university. Change Your Future There are countless career opportunities available at the Met due to its size and diverse population that you wouldn't find in any other UK city. Upon successful completion of your training period, you'll be able to decide on how you want to shape your future career path. Whether that be undertaking a new role, joining a specialist team, training to become a detective, or promotion through the ranks; there will always be a role for you at the Met. You could choose to work in diplomatic protection, work with horses in our Mounted Branch, or even work in cyber-crime. These are just some of the many paths you could choose to follow as your career progresses. Change Needs You Apply Now
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Change Needs You Become a Met Police Officer with a starting salary of over £40k The Met is working hard to drive more trust, reduce crime, and maintain high standards for London and its communities. The Met is made up of officers and staff from all backgrounds but we are committed to becoming more representative of the communities we serve. To do this the Met recognises the need to change. Whilst that change takes time, we want people like you to join and help to make a big difference. We're looking for people who share our values of integrity, courage, accountability, respect and empathy to join the dedicated, honest, committed, hard-working officers and staff already in our team. Those who are committed to working hard to bring offenders to justice, protect vulnerable people and deliver the change needed for London and its communities. ? Change Needs You. Become a police officer, unlock your potential, support London's communities and make London a safer city for all. - Change Your Potential : Policing is a challenging but rewarding career like no other. With your will and determination, we will help you reach your full potential as a Met police officer and be the best you can be for yourself, your community and London. As a police constable in London's Met, you'll join over 30,000 colleagues working across 32 boroughs, all dedicated to serving over nine million residents in one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world. You'll learn new things every day whether you're out on patrol in the local community, giving evidence in court, investigating burglaries or supporting victims of crime. Every day brings a fresh challenge, the chance to learn something new and help others. A range of benefits: A career as a police officer offers many rewards and benefits, including: A competitive starting salary of c. £40,776 rising up to c. £56,000 as a PC, inclusive of allowances. Discounted rail travel up to 70 miles after initial training and free London travel Gain a fully-funded degree while earning and developing skills for life under our apprenticeship route Generous police pension scheme Generous annual leave and a range of other leave options, including career breaks, special leave, parental and adoption leave A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing service to help you stay healthy and well Access to a large number of subsidised leisure and sporting activities Becoming part of the Met family, and the policing family nationally - a unique and supportive network where you'll meet friends for life while all working together to make London and the UK safer for everyone. Whether working collaboratively or on your own beat, your team and the wider Met are there to support you Flexible working options. Policing is a 24/7 service, and you will therefore be expected to work shift patterns including weekends and nights. However, we do aim to offer flexible working opportunities where operationally viable and depending on the role. A wide range of staff support associations which support the different interests of the staff and officers they represent, including but not limited to; the Association of Muslim Policing, the Metropolitan Police LGBT Network, the Metropolitan Police Black Police Association and the Network of Women How to join us: There are two routes of entry; our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) or our Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP). Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) A three-year programme where you can learn as you earn policing London's streets, gaining a (BSc) Hons degree in professional policing practice on completion. The Met covers all qualification fees so there's no cost to you, it's all fully funded. You'll start by working with one of our partner universities learning the basics of the job, before joining a team of experienced officers teaching you invaluable skills that you'll put into practice and build upon before returning to uni for an end of programme assessment. Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) A two-year programme which provides new recruits with a blend of classroom based and operational learning. Your initial training will take place at a Met training centre before you join one of our policing teams to gain practical, on-the-job experience. You will be regularly assessed on your knowledge, skills and behaviours but, unlike our other entry route, you will not be required to complete an academic qualification as part of your training or attend university. Change Your Future There are countless career opportunities available at the Met due to its size and diverse population that you wouldn't find in any other UK city. Upon successful completion of your training period, you'll be able to decide on how you want to shape your future career path. Whether that be undertaking a new role, joining a specialist team, training to become a detective, or promotion through the ranks; there will always be a role for you at the Met. You could choose to work in diplomatic protection, work with horses in our Mounted Branch, or even work in cyber-crime. These are just some of the many paths you could choose to follow as your career progresses. Change Needs You Apply Now
Temporary role for 12 weeks - Hybrid Working - Starting ASAP - Must pass DBS check Your new company A government department responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Based in Cardiff, the organisation offers flexible working hours and hybrid. Your new role Communicate professionally and effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including courts, Police & Social Services Departments, solicitors, social work practitioners and service users. Take responsibility for data entry tasks, contributing to ensuring the validity of the data in the case management system, reporting errors, providing support and guidance to colleagues. Contribute to the maintenance of internal records, including case-related information, ensuring iShare records are complete and enabling effective compliance with Data Protection and Freedom of Information requirements. Take responsibility for ensuring that all confidential information is dealt with efficiently and appropriately and in line with the relevant guidance and policy documents. What you'll need to succeed Have a good understanding and experience of using various IT packages, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Ability to work well as part of a team and on own initiative, with some experience of working with external organisations. An ability to monitor and store critical data securely, accurately, confidently and responsibly. What you'll get in return £13.45 per hour 12 weeks with the potential to extend for a further 12 weeks Monday to Friday (37 hours per week) Base - Cardiff Hybrid Working - While these are hybrid posts, staff will be required to attend the office for training and once a week for team meetings and to check and send post as required. DBS covered by agency What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Sep 01, 2025
Seasonal
Temporary role for 12 weeks - Hybrid Working - Starting ASAP - Must pass DBS check Your new company A government department responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Based in Cardiff, the organisation offers flexible working hours and hybrid. Your new role Communicate professionally and effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including courts, Police & Social Services Departments, solicitors, social work practitioners and service users. Take responsibility for data entry tasks, contributing to ensuring the validity of the data in the case management system, reporting errors, providing support and guidance to colleagues. Contribute to the maintenance of internal records, including case-related information, ensuring iShare records are complete and enabling effective compliance with Data Protection and Freedom of Information requirements. Take responsibility for ensuring that all confidential information is dealt with efficiently and appropriately and in line with the relevant guidance and policy documents. What you'll need to succeed Have a good understanding and experience of using various IT packages, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Ability to work well as part of a team and on own initiative, with some experience of working with external organisations. An ability to monitor and store critical data securely, accurately, confidently and responsibly. What you'll get in return £13.45 per hour 12 weeks with the potential to extend for a further 12 weeks Monday to Friday (37 hours per week) Base - Cardiff Hybrid Working - While these are hybrid posts, staff will be required to attend the office for training and once a week for team meetings and to check and send post as required. DBS covered by agency What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Role: Team Manager - Family Help Department: Children, Families & Education Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Team Manager - Family Help on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children, Families & Education department. Main purpose of position: To lead and manage the Family Help Team aimed at supporting the best possible outcomes for children and young people. The team will consist of social workers, family help practitioners, psychologists, police community support officers, attendance support officers, speech and language therapists, As a Team Manager - Family Help you will be responsible to: Manage the day-to-day operations of the team providing a social work service of assessment, care planning, child protection. Provide specialist intervention services throughout Luton in line with statutory provision of social work service. Take responsibility for their own development and that of the overall team providing specific coaching guidance and mentoring of the Consultant Social Worker and keep up to date with new and relevant legislation. Recruit, motivate, train and develop staff within Council procedures ,Undertake development activities required for own development and experience e.g. court work, child protection, adoption and fostering. Manage projects in specialised and complex areas in line with departmental strategic objectives. Ensure the delivery of an effective service to local people by maintaining high standards of professional practice and adopting a positive approach to the full involvement of service. Skills and Experience Substantial experience in a social care field with a particular emphasis on Family Help, Safeguarding and Child Protection. In-depth experience of complex decision making in children's social care services on child protection and statutory case work. Able to manage, motivate and develop a social services team, effectively achieving high levels of performance from staff and presenting the service and department. In-depth communication skills, including producing complex reports. Able to make sound professional judgements including high risk issues about children, parents, families and carers. Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of equality issues and legislation and the ability to integrate equality policies into strategies and service delivery. DBS Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for Disclosure and Barring Service checks to be undertaken. Therefore, it is essential in making your application you disclose whether you have any convictions, bind overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986. Therefore, applications are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are 'spent' under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being take-up, any failure to disclose such convictions will results in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. The fact that a bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment. About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Aug 27, 2025
Seasonal
Role: Team Manager - Family Help Department: Children, Families & Education Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Team Manager - Family Help on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children, Families & Education department. Main purpose of position: To lead and manage the Family Help Team aimed at supporting the best possible outcomes for children and young people. The team will consist of social workers, family help practitioners, psychologists, police community support officers, attendance support officers, speech and language therapists, As a Team Manager - Family Help you will be responsible to: Manage the day-to-day operations of the team providing a social work service of assessment, care planning, child protection. Provide specialist intervention services throughout Luton in line with statutory provision of social work service. Take responsibility for their own development and that of the overall team providing specific coaching guidance and mentoring of the Consultant Social Worker and keep up to date with new and relevant legislation. Recruit, motivate, train and develop staff within Council procedures ,Undertake development activities required for own development and experience e.g. court work, child protection, adoption and fostering. Manage projects in specialised and complex areas in line with departmental strategic objectives. Ensure the delivery of an effective service to local people by maintaining high standards of professional practice and adopting a positive approach to the full involvement of service. Skills and Experience Substantial experience in a social care field with a particular emphasis on Family Help, Safeguarding and Child Protection. In-depth experience of complex decision making in children's social care services on child protection and statutory case work. Able to manage, motivate and develop a social services team, effectively achieving high levels of performance from staff and presenting the service and department. In-depth communication skills, including producing complex reports. Able to make sound professional judgements including high risk issues about children, parents, families and carers. Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of equality issues and legislation and the ability to integrate equality policies into strategies and service delivery. DBS Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for Disclosure and Barring Service checks to be undertaken. Therefore, it is essential in making your application you disclose whether you have any convictions, bind overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986. Therefore, applications are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are 'spent' under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being take-up, any failure to disclose such convictions will results in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. The fact that a bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment. About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1) TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description We are Northrop Grumman Australia. Our 800 strong team is leveraging unparalleled global resources to deliver sovereign Defence capability aligned to the Government's priorities across Aeronautics, Mission Critical Systems, Space and Guided Weapons. As we build our business and our capabilities, we are also developing a reputation as a great place to work. Help us define what is possible for our nation and for your career. DARC is a global network of three next-generation ground sensors, based in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Together, they will deliver a unique 24/7 all-weather capability, tracking objects in geosynchronous orbit - a testament to Northrop Grumman's commitment to enhancing security and safety in deep space on a global scale. Your Role The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) is responsible for the day-to-day onsite execution of the Systems Security Engineering activities required for the ongoing maintenance and uplift of the cybersecurity posture within the project. This spans systems, subsystems, products and external interfaces, and may include a mixture of operational cybersecurity functions and governance, risk and compliance (GRC) activities. Key responsibilities include: Perform systems security risk management activities, including identifying security threats, analysing the risk exposure and presenting treatment options to mitigate security risk. Conduct asset management including maintaining accurate inventories of all hardware and software configuration items. Maintain change management, through evaluation of system changes for cybersecurity impact and updating any affected security authorisation artefacts. Perform vulnerability management, including conducting automated vulnerability scans, using the provided toolset, to identify any open vulnerabilities and ensure they are appropriately documented, tracked and remediated in the given timeframes. Present cybersecurity solutions to non-technical individuals. Conduct configuration compliance scanning of systems to ensure the devices remain compliant with the nominated standard and don't deviate from the configuration baseline. Monitor Security Incident and Event Monitoring tools to identify potentially cybersecurity events of interest, including suspicious activity and indicators of compromise. Ensure all cybersecurity incidents are reported expeditiously and handled appropriately in accordance with the Incident Response Plan. Provide support to Authorisation assessments to ensure the system maintains its Authorisation to Operate. Conduct user privilege audits to review personnel privilege levels ensuring the principle of least privilege is consistently applied. Coordinate and cooperate with project stakeholders to ensure cybersecurity activities are appropriately prioritised and implemented within the scheduled activities. About You You will be a strong team player, with the ability to work autonomously or as part of a larger group, and a demonstrated ability to always liaise professionally with both internal and external stakeholders. Current experience in information security is essential , ideally in a Defence environment Qualifications or training in Systems Security Engineering or cybersecurity related field (CISSP or similar) are essential, as is experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. . What we Offer Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns. Professional Development - further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training Purchased annual leave Salary packaging including novated car leases Generous paid parental leave Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave Health & Wellbeing program Employee Assistance Program We're building a unique, values-driven and inclusive business. We have exciting plans for the future and everyone has a part to play. What's Your Possible? As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.
Aug 22, 2025
Full time
AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1) TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description We are Northrop Grumman Australia. Our 800 strong team is leveraging unparalleled global resources to deliver sovereign Defence capability aligned to the Government's priorities across Aeronautics, Mission Critical Systems, Space and Guided Weapons. As we build our business and our capabilities, we are also developing a reputation as a great place to work. Help us define what is possible for our nation and for your career. DARC is a global network of three next-generation ground sensors, based in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Together, they will deliver a unique 24/7 all-weather capability, tracking objects in geosynchronous orbit - a testament to Northrop Grumman's commitment to enhancing security and safety in deep space on a global scale. Your Role The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) is responsible for the day-to-day onsite execution of the Systems Security Engineering activities required for the ongoing maintenance and uplift of the cybersecurity posture within the project. This spans systems, subsystems, products and external interfaces, and may include a mixture of operational cybersecurity functions and governance, risk and compliance (GRC) activities. Key responsibilities include: Perform systems security risk management activities, including identifying security threats, analysing the risk exposure and presenting treatment options to mitigate security risk. Conduct asset management including maintaining accurate inventories of all hardware and software configuration items. Maintain change management, through evaluation of system changes for cybersecurity impact and updating any affected security authorisation artefacts. Perform vulnerability management, including conducting automated vulnerability scans, using the provided toolset, to identify any open vulnerabilities and ensure they are appropriately documented, tracked and remediated in the given timeframes. Present cybersecurity solutions to non-technical individuals. Conduct configuration compliance scanning of systems to ensure the devices remain compliant with the nominated standard and don't deviate from the configuration baseline. Monitor Security Incident and Event Monitoring tools to identify potentially cybersecurity events of interest, including suspicious activity and indicators of compromise. Ensure all cybersecurity incidents are reported expeditiously and handled appropriately in accordance with the Incident Response Plan. Provide support to Authorisation assessments to ensure the system maintains its Authorisation to Operate. Conduct user privilege audits to review personnel privilege levels ensuring the principle of least privilege is consistently applied. Coordinate and cooperate with project stakeholders to ensure cybersecurity activities are appropriately prioritised and implemented within the scheduled activities. About You You will be a strong team player, with the ability to work autonomously or as part of a larger group, and a demonstrated ability to always liaise professionally with both internal and external stakeholders. Current experience in information security is essential , ideally in a Defence environment Qualifications or training in Systems Security Engineering or cybersecurity related field (CISSP or similar) are essential, as is experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. . What we Offer Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns. Professional Development - further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training Purchased annual leave Salary packaging including novated car leases Generous paid parental leave Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave Health & Wellbeing program Employee Assistance Program We're building a unique, values-driven and inclusive business. We have exciting plans for the future and everyone has a part to play. What's Your Possible? As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Triage & Early Interventions Officer to join the team in North Wales working 37.5 hours per week. Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you. The ability to converse in Welsh is essential for this role What we offer: At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including: Flexible working options including hybrid working 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave Pension with 5% employer contribution Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression About the role: This role is based in the Victim Help Centre, in St Asaph, North Wales and working in liaison with North Wales Police and other relevant agencies. In this position you will contact Victims by telephone to undertake a comprehensive needs assessment and commission a range of services to support identified needs if appropriate. You will refer victims to partner agencies and contact approved suppliers to deliver services to victims. You will also direct referrals to appropriate colleagues to allocate Victim Support workers for further support. You will identify and manage the victims immediate service needs and contribute towards risk assessment processes and following agreed safe contact processes and recording all contact securely. The nature of service required will vary depending on individual circumstances and specified outcomes will be achieved through building trust and confidence with victims who will be vulnerable and have complex needs. Level 4 Welsh Language skills and the ability to communicate fluently through the medium of Welsh is essential for this role. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. About Us: Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. How to apply: To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We look forward to hearing from you. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Aug 21, 2025
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Triage & Early Interventions Officer to join the team in North Wales working 37.5 hours per week. Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you. The ability to converse in Welsh is essential for this role What we offer: At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including: Flexible working options including hybrid working 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave Pension with 5% employer contribution Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression About the role: This role is based in the Victim Help Centre, in St Asaph, North Wales and working in liaison with North Wales Police and other relevant agencies. In this position you will contact Victims by telephone to undertake a comprehensive needs assessment and commission a range of services to support identified needs if appropriate. You will refer victims to partner agencies and contact approved suppliers to deliver services to victims. You will also direct referrals to appropriate colleagues to allocate Victim Support workers for further support. You will identify and manage the victims immediate service needs and contribute towards risk assessment processes and following agreed safe contact processes and recording all contact securely. The nature of service required will vary depending on individual circumstances and specified outcomes will be achieved through building trust and confidence with victims who will be vulnerable and have complex needs. Level 4 Welsh Language skills and the ability to communicate fluently through the medium of Welsh is essential for this role. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. About Us: Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. How to apply: To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We look forward to hearing from you. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Job Title :Management Assistant - HC620968 Location : Can be Andover, Basingstoke, Hart or Rushmoor Salary :Scale 4, £26,106 - £28,653 per annum Contract : Temporary for 12 Months - with a possibility of becoming Permanent, decision will be made by Manager by the end of the 12 months. please note: a Permanent contract is not guaranteed Closing Date :Wednesday 20th August 2025 at 23:59 hours Information for Internal Staff who wish to apply for this role as a secondment If you would like to apply for this temporary post as a secondment you must have the prior approval of your current Line Manager and Head of Department. Please therefore ensure you have completed the 'Police Staff Internal Secondment Declaration', and forwarded it as instructed to obtain their sign-off. This step must be completed so the form is submitted as part of the application process, prior to the vacancy's closing date. Your declaration form should be uploaded alongside your application form. Please note that completion of this declaration is required whether or not your application is supported. Lack of managerial support will not prohibit you from applying, but it may have implications on your employee status. As a result you should consider this fully. Such applications will be treated on a case-by-case basis and following consultation with the Head of HR & OD, as per the Secondment guidance. About the Role To provide a range of support services to the Senior Leadership Team of Hampshire Constabulary and Joint Operations Unit Key Accountabilities include but are not limited to : 1. To act as a main point of contact for the Senior Leadership Team maintaining electronic diaries, arranging and organising meetings and conferences. To provide support to Senior Leaders who have force-wide responsibility for areas of business including those which form part of a control strategy and other areas 2. To record and produce key decisions, actions and risks at relevant meetings. Only produce typed full minutes of meetings if it is a mandated action. 3. To co-ordinate and liaise with internal and external key partners and stakeholders (non-specific). 4. To create and maintain a variety of computerised records and indices specific to roles and Commands. 5. Monitor and manage Senior Leaders' e-mail and mailboxes, as and when required e.g. through periods of annual leave and absence, and maintain GDL and Command mailboxes (when applicable). For more information about the roleclick here Educated to QCF Level 2 (3-5 passes including English and Mathematics) OR work experience deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable level. Relevant secretarial or administrative experience in a office environment Substantial experience of typing/word processing and proficient in document layout Computer literate - experienced in the production and use of Microsoft Office software - Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams. Contact details for an informal discussion Please contact the Recruitment Team at or on Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis. The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.
Aug 21, 2025
Full time
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Job Title :Management Assistant - HC620968 Location : Can be Andover, Basingstoke, Hart or Rushmoor Salary :Scale 4, £26,106 - £28,653 per annum Contract : Temporary for 12 Months - with a possibility of becoming Permanent, decision will be made by Manager by the end of the 12 months. please note: a Permanent contract is not guaranteed Closing Date :Wednesday 20th August 2025 at 23:59 hours Information for Internal Staff who wish to apply for this role as a secondment If you would like to apply for this temporary post as a secondment you must have the prior approval of your current Line Manager and Head of Department. Please therefore ensure you have completed the 'Police Staff Internal Secondment Declaration', and forwarded it as instructed to obtain their sign-off. This step must be completed so the form is submitted as part of the application process, prior to the vacancy's closing date. Your declaration form should be uploaded alongside your application form. Please note that completion of this declaration is required whether or not your application is supported. Lack of managerial support will not prohibit you from applying, but it may have implications on your employee status. As a result you should consider this fully. Such applications will be treated on a case-by-case basis and following consultation with the Head of HR & OD, as per the Secondment guidance. About the Role To provide a range of support services to the Senior Leadership Team of Hampshire Constabulary and Joint Operations Unit Key Accountabilities include but are not limited to : 1. To act as a main point of contact for the Senior Leadership Team maintaining electronic diaries, arranging and organising meetings and conferences. To provide support to Senior Leaders who have force-wide responsibility for areas of business including those which form part of a control strategy and other areas 2. To record and produce key decisions, actions and risks at relevant meetings. Only produce typed full minutes of meetings if it is a mandated action. 3. To co-ordinate and liaise with internal and external key partners and stakeholders (non-specific). 4. To create and maintain a variety of computerised records and indices specific to roles and Commands. 5. Monitor and manage Senior Leaders' e-mail and mailboxes, as and when required e.g. through periods of annual leave and absence, and maintain GDL and Command mailboxes (when applicable). For more information about the roleclick here Educated to QCF Level 2 (3-5 passes including English and Mathematics) OR work experience deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable level. Relevant secretarial or administrative experience in a office environment Substantial experience of typing/word processing and proficient in document layout Computer literate - experienced in the production and use of Microsoft Office software - Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams. Contact details for an informal discussion Please contact the Recruitment Team at or on Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis. The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.
£12.36 - £12.53 per hour + Increase to £12.53 after 12 weeks Pay: £12.36 (first 12 weeks) increasing to £12.53 thereafter Who Are We? Criminal Fines Collection and Enforcement (Enforcement) is a key function within HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS). Enforcement employs approximately 1,500 staff across 50 locations in England and Wales. We are responsible for ensuring convicted parties comply with fines and other financial penalties imposed by the criminal courts. This department also manages compliance with Confiscation Orders imposed by Crown Courts and the payment of Fixed Penalty tickets issued by police forces. Key purpose of the role Staff with excellent customer service skills are vital to the effective operation of the Courts, Tribunals, and other offices within HMCTS. The Criminal Fines Collection and Enforcement contact centre at HMCTS Wales Contact & Compliance Centre in Cwmbran is a busy centre operating a centralized telephony service for courts and tribunals, receiving up to 10,000 calls per week. The centre prides itself on excellent customer service and is continually striving to improve using continuous improvement tools and techniques. Customers calling the contact centre are often in difficult and stressful situations; therefore, great importance is placed on handling calls with empathy and understanding. In addition to providing excellent service to external customers, agents will be in regular contact with court and tribunal staff across the country. The contact centre operates between 9:00 and 17:00, Monday to Friday, and contact agents are required to work within these hours on a scheduled basis. The Cwmbran office is centrally located with free all-day parking. While the post holder will be allocated to a specific office base, there may be a need for flexibility to work at other local HMCTS offices on an ad hoc basis. Successful candidates will: Confidently answer a range of telephone enquiries for the Criminal Fines Collection and Enforcement Contact Centre Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills Be empathetic towards customers and work collaboratively to solve problems Update records on our in-house computer system following contact Deliver a helpful, prompt, polite, and accurate service to customers Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and guarantees to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, provided they meet all essential criteria for the vacancy. As a Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), offers a guaranteed interview to eligible candidates. If you identify as having a disability or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria, we encourage you to contact us via the Brook Street website to register your interest. We are committed to engaging with you. In cases of high volume of military candidates meeting all criteria, Brook Street will interview the top candidates from this group.
Aug 21, 2025
Full time
£12.36 - £12.53 per hour + Increase to £12.53 after 12 weeks Pay: £12.36 (first 12 weeks) increasing to £12.53 thereafter Who Are We? Criminal Fines Collection and Enforcement (Enforcement) is a key function within HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS). Enforcement employs approximately 1,500 staff across 50 locations in England and Wales. We are responsible for ensuring convicted parties comply with fines and other financial penalties imposed by the criminal courts. This department also manages compliance with Confiscation Orders imposed by Crown Courts and the payment of Fixed Penalty tickets issued by police forces. Key purpose of the role Staff with excellent customer service skills are vital to the effective operation of the Courts, Tribunals, and other offices within HMCTS. The Criminal Fines Collection and Enforcement contact centre at HMCTS Wales Contact & Compliance Centre in Cwmbran is a busy centre operating a centralized telephony service for courts and tribunals, receiving up to 10,000 calls per week. The centre prides itself on excellent customer service and is continually striving to improve using continuous improvement tools and techniques. Customers calling the contact centre are often in difficult and stressful situations; therefore, great importance is placed on handling calls with empathy and understanding. In addition to providing excellent service to external customers, agents will be in regular contact with court and tribunal staff across the country. The contact centre operates between 9:00 and 17:00, Monday to Friday, and contact agents are required to work within these hours on a scheduled basis. The Cwmbran office is centrally located with free all-day parking. While the post holder will be allocated to a specific office base, there may be a need for flexibility to work at other local HMCTS offices on an ad hoc basis. Successful candidates will: Confidently answer a range of telephone enquiries for the Criminal Fines Collection and Enforcement Contact Centre Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills Be empathetic towards customers and work collaboratively to solve problems Update records on our in-house computer system following contact Deliver a helpful, prompt, polite, and accurate service to customers Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and guarantees to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, provided they meet all essential criteria for the vacancy. As a Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), offers a guaranteed interview to eligible candidates. If you identify as having a disability or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria, we encourage you to contact us via the Brook Street website to register your interest. We are committed to engaging with you. In cases of high volume of military candidates meeting all criteria, Brook Street will interview the top candidates from this group.
We are looking for an investigator for our local authority client. The work is investigation based, and so we are looking for officers who have good experience of investigation report compilation, are thorough, have excellent attention to detail, who understand the rules of evidence, have good experience of statement taking, evidence gathering and knowledge of Consumer Protection Regulations and the Fraud Act. The role would suit individuals with a Police, Trading Standards or similar background.
Aug 21, 2025
Full time
We are looking for an investigator for our local authority client. The work is investigation based, and so we are looking for officers who have good experience of investigation report compilation, are thorough, have excellent attention to detail, who understand the rules of evidence, have good experience of statement taking, evidence gathering and knowledge of Consumer Protection Regulations and the Fraud Act. The role would suit individuals with a Police, Trading Standards or similar background.
At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with safety. Safety is the constant that empowers people to confidently move forward. It can fill a flight or sell out a stadium. It can care for a patient or graduate a class. Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with safety. Safety is the constant that empowers people to confidently move forward. It can fill a flight or sell out a stadium. It can care for a patient or graduate a class. As a global leader in public safety and enterprise security, we create and connect the technologies that help to keep people safe where they live, learn, work and play. Our integrated technology ecosystem unifies critical communications, video security and access control, and CommandCentral software, enabling collaboration in more powerful ways. At Motorola Solutions, we're ushering in a new era in public safety and security. Bring your passion, potential and talents to a career that matters. The Guardian Mobile team sits within Motorola Solutions' International Mobile Applications organisation and serves frontline requirements for UK Fire officers - across mobile platforms such as Windows MDTs, Android and iOS. Job Description This role is hybrid, consisting of work from our offices and home, with home-working permitted most of the time and offices being used for meetings and team days. You will ideally be based in and around EITHER our Glasgow office OR Leicester office. The Guardian Mobile solution is responsible for creating mobile solutions and mobile gateway servers for our UK Fire Service customers. Our core solution has been developed over the past 20 years, primarily as a DELPHI-based Widows Client for Panasonic Toughpads and as a DELPHI-based gateway server which connects to third party Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems and other third party systems. We are entering a period of modernisation to our product stack and wish to ensure that we maintain support for our existing products and customers while continuing to innovate, refine and modernise our offerings. This includes the creation of new Android/iOS based applications while ensuring longevity for our existing applications. The "Software Engineer" role will be responsible for working within a team of approximately 10 software engineers who design, develop and release these software solutions for our UK Fire Service customers. The post holder will be responsible for developing high quality, high performing software at a high velocity in accordance with the direction set by the Senior Manager of Software Engineering, working closely with our Product Manager for our UK Fire Mobile product. The post holder will report to the Senior Manager of Software Engineering. The post holder will work alongside Senior Software Engineers and other Software Engineers. This post is suitable for graduate-level engineers or for those early in their career and the successful candidates will receive guidance and mentoring from the more senior members of the team. Basic Requirements Required: A relevant university qualification such as a BSc Computing Science or BSc Software Engineering. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Must be able to attain Non-Police-Personnel-Vetting Level 3 (NPPV3). Desirable : Previous experience of architecting and developing mobile smartphone applications (such as Android and iOS) using technologies such as Java, Kotlin, Objective C, or React Native. Previous experience of developing web applications using HTML, CSS, React, etc. Previous experience of architecting and developing .net/Windows applications, with experience of Windows UI frameworks (e.g. WPF, WinUI, etc.) Previous experience architecting and developing server/gateway applications and client/server model communications. Previous working experience in an Agile environment (Scrum). Nice to have: Previous experience of developing solutions for emergency services agencies. Previous experience of working with DELPHI. In return for your expertise, we'll support you in this new challenge with coaching and development every step of the way. Also, to reward your hard work you'll get: Competitive salary and bonus schemes. Two weeks additional pay per year (holiday bonus). 25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays. Attractive defined contribution pension scheme. Employee stock purchase plan. Life assurance. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Career development support and wide ranging learning opportunities. Employee health and wellbeing support EAP, wellbeing guidance etc. Carbon neutral initiatives/goals. Corporate social responsibility initiatives including support for volunteering days. Well known companies discount scheme. Travel Requirements Under 10% Relocation Provided None Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan Yes Company Motorola Solutions UK Limited EEO Statement Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team. At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Learn more at .
Aug 21, 2025
Full time
At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with safety. Safety is the constant that empowers people to confidently move forward. It can fill a flight or sell out a stadium. It can care for a patient or graduate a class. Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with safety. Safety is the constant that empowers people to confidently move forward. It can fill a flight or sell out a stadium. It can care for a patient or graduate a class. As a global leader in public safety and enterprise security, we create and connect the technologies that help to keep people safe where they live, learn, work and play. Our integrated technology ecosystem unifies critical communications, video security and access control, and CommandCentral software, enabling collaboration in more powerful ways. At Motorola Solutions, we're ushering in a new era in public safety and security. Bring your passion, potential and talents to a career that matters. The Guardian Mobile team sits within Motorola Solutions' International Mobile Applications organisation and serves frontline requirements for UK Fire officers - across mobile platforms such as Windows MDTs, Android and iOS. Job Description This role is hybrid, consisting of work from our offices and home, with home-working permitted most of the time and offices being used for meetings and team days. You will ideally be based in and around EITHER our Glasgow office OR Leicester office. The Guardian Mobile solution is responsible for creating mobile solutions and mobile gateway servers for our UK Fire Service customers. Our core solution has been developed over the past 20 years, primarily as a DELPHI-based Widows Client for Panasonic Toughpads and as a DELPHI-based gateway server which connects to third party Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems and other third party systems. We are entering a period of modernisation to our product stack and wish to ensure that we maintain support for our existing products and customers while continuing to innovate, refine and modernise our offerings. This includes the creation of new Android/iOS based applications while ensuring longevity for our existing applications. The "Software Engineer" role will be responsible for working within a team of approximately 10 software engineers who design, develop and release these software solutions for our UK Fire Service customers. The post holder will be responsible for developing high quality, high performing software at a high velocity in accordance with the direction set by the Senior Manager of Software Engineering, working closely with our Product Manager for our UK Fire Mobile product. The post holder will report to the Senior Manager of Software Engineering. The post holder will work alongside Senior Software Engineers and other Software Engineers. This post is suitable for graduate-level engineers or for those early in their career and the successful candidates will receive guidance and mentoring from the more senior members of the team. Basic Requirements Required: A relevant university qualification such as a BSc Computing Science or BSc Software Engineering. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Must be able to attain Non-Police-Personnel-Vetting Level 3 (NPPV3). Desirable : Previous experience of architecting and developing mobile smartphone applications (such as Android and iOS) using technologies such as Java, Kotlin, Objective C, or React Native. Previous experience of developing web applications using HTML, CSS, React, etc. Previous experience of architecting and developing .net/Windows applications, with experience of Windows UI frameworks (e.g. WPF, WinUI, etc.) Previous experience architecting and developing server/gateway applications and client/server model communications. Previous working experience in an Agile environment (Scrum). Nice to have: Previous experience of developing solutions for emergency services agencies. Previous experience of working with DELPHI. In return for your expertise, we'll support you in this new challenge with coaching and development every step of the way. Also, to reward your hard work you'll get: Competitive salary and bonus schemes. Two weeks additional pay per year (holiday bonus). 25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays. Attractive defined contribution pension scheme. Employee stock purchase plan. Life assurance. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Career development support and wide ranging learning opportunities. Employee health and wellbeing support EAP, wellbeing guidance etc. Carbon neutral initiatives/goals. Corporate social responsibility initiatives including support for volunteering days. Well known companies discount scheme. Travel Requirements Under 10% Relocation Provided None Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan Yes Company Motorola Solutions UK Limited EEO Statement Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team. At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Learn more at .
We are looking for an investigator for our local authority client. The work is investigation based, and so we are looking for officers who have good experience of investigation report compilation, are thorough, have excellent attention to detail, who understand the rules of evidence, have good experience of statement taking, evidence gathering and knowledge of Consumer Protection Regulations and the Fraud Act. The role would suit individuals with a Police, Trading Standards or similar background.
Aug 21, 2025
Full time
We are looking for an investigator for our local authority client. The work is investigation based, and so we are looking for officers who have good experience of investigation report compilation, are thorough, have excellent attention to detail, who understand the rules of evidence, have good experience of statement taking, evidence gathering and knowledge of Consumer Protection Regulations and the Fraud Act. The role would suit individuals with a Police, Trading Standards or similar background.
We're Doctify Doctify is a global HealthTech leader building the largest global network of validated healthcare providers and experts. Our mission is to help millions of patients around the world find the right doctor or clinic when they need care. Backed by $30m+ in funding and operating across 5 countries, we've already supported over 100 million patients and we're just getting started. About The Role As we continue to grow across the globe, we are looking for a proven Business Development Manager to join our commercial team, supporting our Chief Revenue Officer. You will play an integral part in driving new business opportunities within the insurance and partnership space. You'll Be Responsible for Qualifying, prospecting and creating opportunities within the insurance and partnership space for senior leadership Supporting senior leaders in the full sales cycle from prospecting through to close, while maintaining and building a robust pipeline Exceeding monthly revenue targets and daily KPIs, with the support from your Manager and the wider team Researching, preparing and supporting our senior leaders on product demonstrations and presentations to prospective customers Becoming an expert on the Doctify product and a thought leader within the HealthTech field About you 1 to 3 years' experience within a sales or business development position (Healthcare knowledge, or experience would be a plus) You possess natural communication skills, and you are not afraid of telephone, virtual and in person acquisition; resilience is key! You thrive working in a fast paced environment and have an open mind when it comes to the changing environment a scale-up can sometimes bring You love tackling difficult challenges, with a positive attitude, and always strive to find the best solution Last but by no means least - you believe in our mission and want to be a part of revolutionising the healthcare market with us! What We Offer At Doctify, we shape careers with purpose. Our benefits are designed to fuel your growth, flexibility, and wellbeing. Time Off, Flexibility & Balance 28 days annual leave (25 + 3 between Christmas and New Year), earning up to 30 days leave with tenure 2 weeks of remote work annually (within 3-hour time zone of HQ) Hybrid working model Enhanced Parental Leave 2 weeks Peternity Leave to welcome your newest furry family member Medicash health cash plan Setting You Up for Success Competitive, benchmarked compensation (base salary plus commission) 3-month immersive onboarding experience Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, leadership insights, and soft-skill development Clear internal mobility pathways to accelerate your career The Uniquely Doctify Experience Daily team huddles to connect, share wins and spark ideas Regional Lunch Clubs & team socials powered by our Fun Police Quarterly Doctifier nominated Impact Awards Employee referral bonus: £700 (or local equivalent) per hire Our Commitment to DEIB Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren't just values. They're at the core of what makes us Uniquely Doctify. These principles shape how we work, how we build our teams, how we design our policies, and how we bring our mission to life. As a global team, we know that diverse perspectives drive innovation and lead to better outcomes for patients, providers and each other. We're committed to creating a fair, inclusive environment where everyone is heard, respected and empowered to thrive. We want to ensure that everyone has an equitable and comfortable experience throughout our hiring process. If you require any adjustments, we're happy to discuss how we can support you. You can contact us at .
Aug 19, 2025
Full time
We're Doctify Doctify is a global HealthTech leader building the largest global network of validated healthcare providers and experts. Our mission is to help millions of patients around the world find the right doctor or clinic when they need care. Backed by $30m+ in funding and operating across 5 countries, we've already supported over 100 million patients and we're just getting started. About The Role As we continue to grow across the globe, we are looking for a proven Business Development Manager to join our commercial team, supporting our Chief Revenue Officer. You will play an integral part in driving new business opportunities within the insurance and partnership space. You'll Be Responsible for Qualifying, prospecting and creating opportunities within the insurance and partnership space for senior leadership Supporting senior leaders in the full sales cycle from prospecting through to close, while maintaining and building a robust pipeline Exceeding monthly revenue targets and daily KPIs, with the support from your Manager and the wider team Researching, preparing and supporting our senior leaders on product demonstrations and presentations to prospective customers Becoming an expert on the Doctify product and a thought leader within the HealthTech field About you 1 to 3 years' experience within a sales or business development position (Healthcare knowledge, or experience would be a plus) You possess natural communication skills, and you are not afraid of telephone, virtual and in person acquisition; resilience is key! You thrive working in a fast paced environment and have an open mind when it comes to the changing environment a scale-up can sometimes bring You love tackling difficult challenges, with a positive attitude, and always strive to find the best solution Last but by no means least - you believe in our mission and want to be a part of revolutionising the healthcare market with us! What We Offer At Doctify, we shape careers with purpose. Our benefits are designed to fuel your growth, flexibility, and wellbeing. Time Off, Flexibility & Balance 28 days annual leave (25 + 3 between Christmas and New Year), earning up to 30 days leave with tenure 2 weeks of remote work annually (within 3-hour time zone of HQ) Hybrid working model Enhanced Parental Leave 2 weeks Peternity Leave to welcome your newest furry family member Medicash health cash plan Setting You Up for Success Competitive, benchmarked compensation (base salary plus commission) 3-month immersive onboarding experience Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, leadership insights, and soft-skill development Clear internal mobility pathways to accelerate your career The Uniquely Doctify Experience Daily team huddles to connect, share wins and spark ideas Regional Lunch Clubs & team socials powered by our Fun Police Quarterly Doctifier nominated Impact Awards Employee referral bonus: £700 (or local equivalent) per hire Our Commitment to DEIB Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren't just values. They're at the core of what makes us Uniquely Doctify. These principles shape how we work, how we build our teams, how we design our policies, and how we bring our mission to life. As a global team, we know that diverse perspectives drive innovation and lead to better outcomes for patients, providers and each other. We're committed to creating a fair, inclusive environment where everyone is heard, respected and empowered to thrive. We want to ensure that everyone has an equitable and comfortable experience throughout our hiring process. If you require any adjustments, we're happy to discuss how we can support you. You can contact us at .
Location: North London Duration: 3 Months Hours: 35/week Buckingham Futures is working with a forward-thinking local authority in North London that's committed to raising housing standards, protecting tenants, and improving the private rented sector. They're currently seeking an experienced Private Housing Group Manager to lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team focused on housing enforcement, licensing, and regulation. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of up to 6 Environmental Health Managers, plus a Project Officer Drive strategic objectives to ensure safe, decent, and well-regulated private housing Oversee complex casework across housing enforcement and licensing schemes Represent the service at senior-level stakeholder meetings and external partnerships Develop enforcement strategies, deliver service plans, and ensure full legal compliance Requirements Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent (CIEH-recognised) Proven experience managing teams within private sector housing or regulatory functions Strong working knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, HMO licensing, and enforcement legislation Demonstrated leadership and project management capability A solid track record in legal enforcement, including PACE interviews and court appearances Duties Leading projects on licensing schemes, enforcement strategies, and housing grant delivery Managing budgets and resources effectively (income stream of £2m-£4m) Coordinating with agencies such as the police to tackle rogue landlords Representing the council at borough and London-wide housing forums Making enforcement decisions, including the issuing of financial penalties (up to £30,000) Interested in this role? Please get in touch on (0) or email your updated CV to
Aug 18, 2025
Full time
Location: North London Duration: 3 Months Hours: 35/week Buckingham Futures is working with a forward-thinking local authority in North London that's committed to raising housing standards, protecting tenants, and improving the private rented sector. They're currently seeking an experienced Private Housing Group Manager to lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team focused on housing enforcement, licensing, and regulation. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of up to 6 Environmental Health Managers, plus a Project Officer Drive strategic objectives to ensure safe, decent, and well-regulated private housing Oversee complex casework across housing enforcement and licensing schemes Represent the service at senior-level stakeholder meetings and external partnerships Develop enforcement strategies, deliver service plans, and ensure full legal compliance Requirements Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent (CIEH-recognised) Proven experience managing teams within private sector housing or regulatory functions Strong working knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, HMO licensing, and enforcement legislation Demonstrated leadership and project management capability A solid track record in legal enforcement, including PACE interviews and court appearances Duties Leading projects on licensing schemes, enforcement strategies, and housing grant delivery Managing budgets and resources effectively (income stream of £2m-£4m) Coordinating with agencies such as the police to tackle rogue landlords Representing the council at borough and London-wide housing forums Making enforcement decisions, including the issuing of financial penalties (up to £30,000) Interested in this role? Please get in touch on (0) or email your updated CV to
JOB ROLE PROFILE AND PERSON SPECIFICATION Purpose of the Role: The Data Protection Officer and the Data Protection Team are part of the Law and Governance Service within the Legal Practice and Compliance Team. Under the Data Protection Act 2018 the Data Protection Officer must operate independently to fulfil their role as an unbiased body guiding the organisation to meet the 7 Principles of GDPR. Reporting to the Head of Legal Practice and Compliance the Data Protection Officer is accountable for safeguarding personal data to ensure it is used responsibly, securely and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The role is responsible to ensure that the Council and schools are advised correctly in all aspects of protecting individuals' privacy, preventing unauthorised access, and ensuring that data is processed transparently and lawfully. The Data Protection Officer will: • Have responsibility for delivery of the legally mandated role of Data Protection Officer for the Council and schools. The postholder will be required to register as the Data Protection Officer with the Information Commissioners Office on behalf of the Council. • Be technically proficient as they will give advice which has legally binding consequences. The post holder must have clear expertise and ongoing professional development in data management and will be expected to hold one or more technical qualifications in data protection. • Have accountability for the data policies within the Council and Schools, ensuring that they are reviewed at least annually or where legislation or operational changes occur. • Have the day-to-day authority and responsibility for advising the Council and schools on compliance with the data protection laws in order that they to carry out their duties lawfully. • Lead personally or via delegation investigation into all reported data breaches as soon as notified through to conclusion and where appropriate implement measures to prevent or mitigate reoccurrence. • Be expected to effectively communicate, influence, and engage across all levels in the organisation ranging from the council's most senior leadership, Directors and Assistant Director and groups of staff to the Leader and Deputy Leader, Councillors and with school governors, headteachers and school staff. • Be the data protection contact point of liaison with regulators, third parties such as police, press, suppliers, and the public. Job Role Profile and Person Specification • Have an overarching responsibility for fostering a data protection culture within the council and schools and maintain the highest standards of integrity and professional ethics. • Maintain the corporate Data Protection and Information Governance Risk Register and ensure that risk mitigation actions are prioritised in the Data Protection Team workplan. • Produce regular reports on data protection compliance and issues for the highest management level of both the council and schools. The postholder must be able to independently analyse and evaluate situations, creating what-if scenarios, reasoning based on the information, experience and knowledge to arrive at one or more options, and draw effective conclusions, upon which to provide decisions at an operational and mid-term strategic level. They will be required to participate regularly in meetings of senior or middle management where decisions with data protection implications are taken. The demands of this role involve regularly managing a number of competing activities, at times with demanding deadlines and public/press/regulator involvement, on an on-going basis, with a range of complexities, from very complex to tactical, including key decisions that could result in legislative action against the council, impact the delivery of the service to the whole Council and beyond, to partner organisations. This role is required to act alongside the Head of Legal Practice and Compliance as the communication channel to/from all data users with internal and external stakeholders, especially in the case of a major data breach. As such, there may be times when the post holder is required to be available out of hours, including weekends. Accountability for reporting and managing data breaches remains with the data owner. Key Accountabilities: Accountabilities 1. Prepare and keep up to date by at least annual review all data protection policies and associated documentation which will include but not limited to; Privacy Notices, Data Processing Agreements, consent forms, Data Privacy Impact Assessments, legitimate interest assessments, Police disclosure requests. 2. Monitoring changes to the law and the data protection environment making recommendations to the Data Protection, Information and Security Strategic Governance Board when appropriate. 3. Maintain a deep understanding of the Council and school compliance with data protection laws and regulations by completing self-assessments and data protection audit. 4. Liaise directly with all areas of the business and develop influential relationships, to guarantee that the data protection culture is maintained and continuously improved. 5. Developing data protection training programs for the Council and schools with responsibility for ensuring these are implemented. 6. Collaborating with the Information Governance and Digital Security functions to raise employee awareness of information governance, data protection and security issues, and providing training on the subject matter. 7. Developing strategies and initiatives to ensure engagement with key internal and external stakeholders, this may include actions such as data protection surgeries, intranet articles, staff communication emails. 8. Accountable to ensure that each Council directorate and school have a robust Record of Processing Activity (ROPA) that is regularly reviewed and updated considering changes. 9. Take accountability for the agreed retention periods of both hard copy and digital data assets. 10. Collaborating with the Information Governance function who will maintain the Information Asset Register and are responsible for ensuring adherence to retention periods. 11. Collaborating with property services to ensure safe a secure physical document storage is available. Owners of the physical data are within the Directorates. The DPO is accountable with the Directors to ensure that data owners adhere to retention policies. 12. Deal with all reported security breaches (confirmed and near misses) by investigation, risk assessments, escalation where necessary, reporting to the regulator within timescales, notifying data subjects where necessary, providing advice and guidance to officers and training to prevent a reoccurrence where required. 13. Complete annual data protection reports, analysing trends and providing strategic advice for implementing improvements. 14. Active involvement in the end-to-end workflow process for DPIAs and sign off of all DPIA's. 15. As the subject matter expert oversee and facilitate Data Sharing Agreements, Data Processing Agreements, MOU and others ensuring compliance with regulations. 16. Accountability for a process of Police Disclosure Requests and responsibility to ensure these are completed to the highest standard. This involves working with services to ensure they provide the necessary information and that it approved before disclosure. 17. Respond to FOI, complaints or claims relating to data protection in the set timescales. 18. Collaboration with the SARs team, offering advice and guidance on specific complex SAR requests. 19. General advice to schools on subject access requests (SARs), FOIs. 20. Monitor compliance with the regulations Article 39 (1)(b) . This will include: a. collecting information to identify processing activities, b. analysing and checking the compliance of processing activities, and c. informing, advising and issuing recommendations to the organisations. 21. Ensure that they are easily accessible to all parts of the council, schools, the regulator and the data subject. GDPR Article 37(2) 22. Ensure they liaise with the data controllers to maintain appropriate methods and teams to meet the requirements of all the bodies they are representing, and ensure that the controller(s) are kept informed of issues with this requirement GDPR Article 37(3) 23. Ensure that they maintain the secrecy and privacy required for the role in handling of personal data GDPR Article 38(5) 24. Ensure that the contact details for the Data Protection Officer are published and available to the regulator, the public and the data subjects GDPR Article 37(7) 25. Provide advice in a proper and timely manner to the organisations on all issues which relate to the protection of personal data GDPR Article 38(1) , and participate in the assessment of issues as requested by the controller GDPR Article 35(1), 35(2), 39 (1)(c) 26. Have due regard in providing advice for the risk associated with the processing operations, taking into account the nature, scope, context and purposes of processing GDPR Article 39(2) 27. Ensure that they maintain independence of their role and inform the controller of any attempts to interfere that may impact this GDPR Article 39 28. Maintain their knowledge and expertise in data protection law and practice commensurate with the organisational requirements of the council and schools GDPR Article 37(5) 29. Any other duties reasonably requested by management 30. Carry out all accountabilities in compliance with the Council's Policies and Procedures. The post holder will be the deputy chair of the Data Protection . click apply for full job details
Aug 17, 2025
Full time
JOB ROLE PROFILE AND PERSON SPECIFICATION Purpose of the Role: The Data Protection Officer and the Data Protection Team are part of the Law and Governance Service within the Legal Practice and Compliance Team. Under the Data Protection Act 2018 the Data Protection Officer must operate independently to fulfil their role as an unbiased body guiding the organisation to meet the 7 Principles of GDPR. Reporting to the Head of Legal Practice and Compliance the Data Protection Officer is accountable for safeguarding personal data to ensure it is used responsibly, securely and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The role is responsible to ensure that the Council and schools are advised correctly in all aspects of protecting individuals' privacy, preventing unauthorised access, and ensuring that data is processed transparently and lawfully. The Data Protection Officer will: • Have responsibility for delivery of the legally mandated role of Data Protection Officer for the Council and schools. The postholder will be required to register as the Data Protection Officer with the Information Commissioners Office on behalf of the Council. • Be technically proficient as they will give advice which has legally binding consequences. The post holder must have clear expertise and ongoing professional development in data management and will be expected to hold one or more technical qualifications in data protection. • Have accountability for the data policies within the Council and Schools, ensuring that they are reviewed at least annually or where legislation or operational changes occur. • Have the day-to-day authority and responsibility for advising the Council and schools on compliance with the data protection laws in order that they to carry out their duties lawfully. • Lead personally or via delegation investigation into all reported data breaches as soon as notified through to conclusion and where appropriate implement measures to prevent or mitigate reoccurrence. • Be expected to effectively communicate, influence, and engage across all levels in the organisation ranging from the council's most senior leadership, Directors and Assistant Director and groups of staff to the Leader and Deputy Leader, Councillors and with school governors, headteachers and school staff. • Be the data protection contact point of liaison with regulators, third parties such as police, press, suppliers, and the public. Job Role Profile and Person Specification • Have an overarching responsibility for fostering a data protection culture within the council and schools and maintain the highest standards of integrity and professional ethics. • Maintain the corporate Data Protection and Information Governance Risk Register and ensure that risk mitigation actions are prioritised in the Data Protection Team workplan. • Produce regular reports on data protection compliance and issues for the highest management level of both the council and schools. The postholder must be able to independently analyse and evaluate situations, creating what-if scenarios, reasoning based on the information, experience and knowledge to arrive at one or more options, and draw effective conclusions, upon which to provide decisions at an operational and mid-term strategic level. They will be required to participate regularly in meetings of senior or middle management where decisions with data protection implications are taken. The demands of this role involve regularly managing a number of competing activities, at times with demanding deadlines and public/press/regulator involvement, on an on-going basis, with a range of complexities, from very complex to tactical, including key decisions that could result in legislative action against the council, impact the delivery of the service to the whole Council and beyond, to partner organisations. This role is required to act alongside the Head of Legal Practice and Compliance as the communication channel to/from all data users with internal and external stakeholders, especially in the case of a major data breach. As such, there may be times when the post holder is required to be available out of hours, including weekends. Accountability for reporting and managing data breaches remains with the data owner. Key Accountabilities: Accountabilities 1. Prepare and keep up to date by at least annual review all data protection policies and associated documentation which will include but not limited to; Privacy Notices, Data Processing Agreements, consent forms, Data Privacy Impact Assessments, legitimate interest assessments, Police disclosure requests. 2. Monitoring changes to the law and the data protection environment making recommendations to the Data Protection, Information and Security Strategic Governance Board when appropriate. 3. Maintain a deep understanding of the Council and school compliance with data protection laws and regulations by completing self-assessments and data protection audit. 4. Liaise directly with all areas of the business and develop influential relationships, to guarantee that the data protection culture is maintained and continuously improved. 5. Developing data protection training programs for the Council and schools with responsibility for ensuring these are implemented. 6. Collaborating with the Information Governance and Digital Security functions to raise employee awareness of information governance, data protection and security issues, and providing training on the subject matter. 7. Developing strategies and initiatives to ensure engagement with key internal and external stakeholders, this may include actions such as data protection surgeries, intranet articles, staff communication emails. 8. Accountable to ensure that each Council directorate and school have a robust Record of Processing Activity (ROPA) that is regularly reviewed and updated considering changes. 9. Take accountability for the agreed retention periods of both hard copy and digital data assets. 10. Collaborating with the Information Governance function who will maintain the Information Asset Register and are responsible for ensuring adherence to retention periods. 11. Collaborating with property services to ensure safe a secure physical document storage is available. Owners of the physical data are within the Directorates. The DPO is accountable with the Directors to ensure that data owners adhere to retention policies. 12. Deal with all reported security breaches (confirmed and near misses) by investigation, risk assessments, escalation where necessary, reporting to the regulator within timescales, notifying data subjects where necessary, providing advice and guidance to officers and training to prevent a reoccurrence where required. 13. Complete annual data protection reports, analysing trends and providing strategic advice for implementing improvements. 14. Active involvement in the end-to-end workflow process for DPIAs and sign off of all DPIA's. 15. As the subject matter expert oversee and facilitate Data Sharing Agreements, Data Processing Agreements, MOU and others ensuring compliance with regulations. 16. Accountability for a process of Police Disclosure Requests and responsibility to ensure these are completed to the highest standard. This involves working with services to ensure they provide the necessary information and that it approved before disclosure. 17. Respond to FOI, complaints or claims relating to data protection in the set timescales. 18. Collaboration with the SARs team, offering advice and guidance on specific complex SAR requests. 19. General advice to schools on subject access requests (SARs), FOIs. 20. Monitor compliance with the regulations Article 39 (1)(b) . This will include: a. collecting information to identify processing activities, b. analysing and checking the compliance of processing activities, and c. informing, advising and issuing recommendations to the organisations. 21. Ensure that they are easily accessible to all parts of the council, schools, the regulator and the data subject. GDPR Article 37(2) 22. Ensure they liaise with the data controllers to maintain appropriate methods and teams to meet the requirements of all the bodies they are representing, and ensure that the controller(s) are kept informed of issues with this requirement GDPR Article 37(3) 23. Ensure that they maintain the secrecy and privacy required for the role in handling of personal data GDPR Article 38(5) 24. Ensure that the contact details for the Data Protection Officer are published and available to the regulator, the public and the data subjects GDPR Article 37(7) 25. Provide advice in a proper and timely manner to the organisations on all issues which relate to the protection of personal data GDPR Article 38(1) , and participate in the assessment of issues as requested by the controller GDPR Article 35(1), 35(2), 39 (1)(c) 26. Have due regard in providing advice for the risk associated with the processing operations, taking into account the nature, scope, context and purposes of processing GDPR Article 39(2) 27. Ensure that they maintain independence of their role and inform the controller of any attempts to interfere that may impact this GDPR Article 39 28. Maintain their knowledge and expertise in data protection law and practice commensurate with the organisational requirements of the council and schools GDPR Article 37(5) 29. Any other duties reasonably requested by management 30. Carry out all accountabilities in compliance with the Council's Policies and Procedures. The post holder will be the deputy chair of the Data Protection . click apply for full job details
Youth Offending Officer - Lambeth - London iPeople SC Solutions is currently recruiting Youth Offending Officers for our client based in Lambeth and surrounding areas. The successful post holder will manage a case load of youth justice cases, working innovatively with young people from diverse backgrounds and engaging them and their families and other professionals in order to assess, develop and deliver intervention and activities that support their personal and social skills and participation in society. YOS Officers will be directly contributing to youth offending service outcomes by creatively engaging young people who are subject to youth justice orders and who are at risk of anti-social behaviour, crime, becoming NEET and substance misuse. Duties & Responsibilities: To effectively engage with young people from diverse backgrounds at all stages of case management including during assessment, review and delivery of interventions/programmes. To gather information, analyse and assess to manage risk, re-offending and safety/wellbeing accurately using appropriate screening and assessment tools; taking necessary measures to ensure welfare needs are dealt with effectively and public protection considerations are appropriately managed. To create, in conjunction with young people and families, bespoke intervention plans to address all areas of need and to regularly review the plans to ensure their suitability and effectiveness. To work within a multi-disciplinary team, to be responsible for all aspects of case management of youth justice cases, including dealing with non-compliance issues swiftly and effectively in line with local and national standards and inspection framework To prepare for and attend professional meetings such as strategy meetings and child protection conferences, presenting information in a clear and concise manner. To write reports to a high standard and within tight timeframes for Youth Magistrates and Crown Courts and to confidently present these reports to the Court in person as required. To undertake regular Court duty, providing advice and support to young people, their families and the judiciary. Undertaking assessments at Court will also be part of the role when working in court. To undertake bail assessments and produce bail support packages for court. To convene and chair multi-agency meetings. Working collaboratively with young people and a wide range of agencies. This role requires flexibility in order to meet fixed deadlines and competing priorities. The role will require regular attendance at secure estates, Police stations and community facilities. To attend all team meetings, case manager/practitioner meetings and other meetings internal and external which are relevant to the role, e.g.: Risk Management Panel and MAPP Home visiting is a regular requirement of work with families, at times outside 9-5 hours to avoid interfering with school and work commitments of families. On occasions work in the evening or at weekends. Requirements: Proven experience of case management within youth justice system and working with young people at risk of offending A detailed working knowledge of the legislation that underpins the Youth Justice System. Experience of working with children, adolescents and their families within a diverse community. Proficiency in IT skills including MS Office. Enhanced DBS Check Working hours : 09.00 - 17.00, Monday - Friday If you are interested in this role and have the relevant experience, please apply with your CV. 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Aug 15, 2025
Full time
Youth Offending Officer - Lambeth - London iPeople SC Solutions is currently recruiting Youth Offending Officers for our client based in Lambeth and surrounding areas. The successful post holder will manage a case load of youth justice cases, working innovatively with young people from diverse backgrounds and engaging them and their families and other professionals in order to assess, develop and deliver intervention and activities that support their personal and social skills and participation in society. YOS Officers will be directly contributing to youth offending service outcomes by creatively engaging young people who are subject to youth justice orders and who are at risk of anti-social behaviour, crime, becoming NEET and substance misuse. Duties & Responsibilities: To effectively engage with young people from diverse backgrounds at all stages of case management including during assessment, review and delivery of interventions/programmes. To gather information, analyse and assess to manage risk, re-offending and safety/wellbeing accurately using appropriate screening and assessment tools; taking necessary measures to ensure welfare needs are dealt with effectively and public protection considerations are appropriately managed. To create, in conjunction with young people and families, bespoke intervention plans to address all areas of need and to regularly review the plans to ensure their suitability and effectiveness. To work within a multi-disciplinary team, to be responsible for all aspects of case management of youth justice cases, including dealing with non-compliance issues swiftly and effectively in line with local and national standards and inspection framework To prepare for and attend professional meetings such as strategy meetings and child protection conferences, presenting information in a clear and concise manner. To write reports to a high standard and within tight timeframes for Youth Magistrates and Crown Courts and to confidently present these reports to the Court in person as required. To undertake regular Court duty, providing advice and support to young people, their families and the judiciary. Undertaking assessments at Court will also be part of the role when working in court. To undertake bail assessments and produce bail support packages for court. To convene and chair multi-agency meetings. Working collaboratively with young people and a wide range of agencies. This role requires flexibility in order to meet fixed deadlines and competing priorities. The role will require regular attendance at secure estates, Police stations and community facilities. To attend all team meetings, case manager/practitioner meetings and other meetings internal and external which are relevant to the role, e.g.: Risk Management Panel and MAPP Home visiting is a regular requirement of work with families, at times outside 9-5 hours to avoid interfering with school and work commitments of families. On occasions work in the evening or at weekends. Requirements: Proven experience of case management within youth justice system and working with young people at risk of offending A detailed working knowledge of the legislation that underpins the Youth Justice System. Experience of working with children, adolescents and their families within a diverse community. Proficiency in IT skills including MS Office. Enhanced DBS Check Working hours : 09.00 - 17.00, Monday - Friday If you are interested in this role and have the relevant experience, please apply with your CV. 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Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Head of Estates Strategy, Compliance and Planning (Headquarters, Kent) Location of Role: Maidstone Advert Closing Date: 13/08/2025 Starting Salary: £72,723.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies) Part/Full Time: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Mon-Fri An exciting opportunity has become available for a full-time Head of Estate Strategy, Compliance & Planning based at Kent Police Headquarters. Kent Police is seeking a highly skilled and visionary individual to shape the future of our estate portfolio and ensure it meets the evolving needs of modern policing. As the Head of Estate Strategy, Compliance & Planning, you will lead the development and implementation of the Estate Strategy, ensuring it aligns with both operational and customer needs. A key focus of the role is to drive green and sustainable building practices, aiming to reduce the environmental impact across the estate. You will provide visible leadership to the estates strategy, compliance, and planning team, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation. You will oversee compliance and governance for all Kent Police buildings, ensuring that statutory responsibilities are consistently met. Estate asset planning will also fall under your remit, including acquisitions, disposals, and the effective utilisation of assets. In addition, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining estate policies and procedures that support the organisation's strategic goals. Financial management is a critical aspect of the role, requiring ownership of both capital and revenue budgets. You will act as a subject matter expert, building strategic partnerships and identifying innovative estate solutions that enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. To be successful in this role, you must be a Chartered Surveyor with a RICS qualification and possess extensive strategic leadership experience within the built environment or building industry. Strong financial modelling and budget management skills are essential, along with a proven ability to conduct complex commercial negotiations. Excellent communication, drafting, and interpersonal skills are required, as is experience in compliance, governance, and estates risk management. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, and adept at prioritising estate services. It would be desirable for the successful candidate to have experience in sustainability and green building initiatives, as well as a background in public sector or police estate management. For further information or an informal discussion about the role please contact Jonathan Castle, Chief Finance Officer via email . Kent Policeoffer incremental increases within this salary band, therefore the salary for this position will rise to a maximum of£80,814.00. Your application for this role will be shortlisted on the content you provide within the "reason for application" question, within the application form itself. CV's, covering letters or attachments are not included in the shortlist. Within your "reason for application" answer, please refer to any experience, skills, and abilities you feel you have that will make you suitable for this role, based on the role criteria stated in the job advert or job description. Please provide as much detail as possible as insufficient content may mean you do not meet the shortlisting criteria, however please note this question is limited to 9000 characters and this system will count spaces and blank lines as characters. This count may differ from the Microsoft Word word count function therefore you may wish to use a different online character counter to check the characters used. All of our posts require a level of vetting and security clearance. During the recruitment process you will be sent vetting information forms to complete. Kent Police and Essex Police welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status. Please let us know if you require extra support at any stage of the application process, or for further information regarding this position, please email us at stating 'Application Support and Adjustments' in the title of your email. Alternatively, you can call us on . Where appropriate we will make adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements and/or the working environment provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances to do so. If you're not from the UK, you must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years. You must also be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain. If you're from the UK you must have lived here continuously for the last three years. This doesn't apply to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces. Essex Police and Kent Police are an equal opportunities employer. Communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes.
Aug 15, 2025
Full time
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Head of Estates Strategy, Compliance and Planning (Headquarters, Kent) Location of Role: Maidstone Advert Closing Date: 13/08/2025 Starting Salary: £72,723.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies) Part/Full Time: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Mon-Fri An exciting opportunity has become available for a full-time Head of Estate Strategy, Compliance & Planning based at Kent Police Headquarters. Kent Police is seeking a highly skilled and visionary individual to shape the future of our estate portfolio and ensure it meets the evolving needs of modern policing. As the Head of Estate Strategy, Compliance & Planning, you will lead the development and implementation of the Estate Strategy, ensuring it aligns with both operational and customer needs. A key focus of the role is to drive green and sustainable building practices, aiming to reduce the environmental impact across the estate. You will provide visible leadership to the estates strategy, compliance, and planning team, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation. You will oversee compliance and governance for all Kent Police buildings, ensuring that statutory responsibilities are consistently met. Estate asset planning will also fall under your remit, including acquisitions, disposals, and the effective utilisation of assets. In addition, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining estate policies and procedures that support the organisation's strategic goals. Financial management is a critical aspect of the role, requiring ownership of both capital and revenue budgets. You will act as a subject matter expert, building strategic partnerships and identifying innovative estate solutions that enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. To be successful in this role, you must be a Chartered Surveyor with a RICS qualification and possess extensive strategic leadership experience within the built environment or building industry. Strong financial modelling and budget management skills are essential, along with a proven ability to conduct complex commercial negotiations. Excellent communication, drafting, and interpersonal skills are required, as is experience in compliance, governance, and estates risk management. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, and adept at prioritising estate services. It would be desirable for the successful candidate to have experience in sustainability and green building initiatives, as well as a background in public sector or police estate management. For further information or an informal discussion about the role please contact Jonathan Castle, Chief Finance Officer via email . Kent Policeoffer incremental increases within this salary band, therefore the salary for this position will rise to a maximum of£80,814.00. Your application for this role will be shortlisted on the content you provide within the "reason for application" question, within the application form itself. CV's, covering letters or attachments are not included in the shortlist. Within your "reason for application" answer, please refer to any experience, skills, and abilities you feel you have that will make you suitable for this role, based on the role criteria stated in the job advert or job description. Please provide as much detail as possible as insufficient content may mean you do not meet the shortlisting criteria, however please note this question is limited to 9000 characters and this system will count spaces and blank lines as characters. This count may differ from the Microsoft Word word count function therefore you may wish to use a different online character counter to check the characters used. All of our posts require a level of vetting and security clearance. During the recruitment process you will be sent vetting information forms to complete. Kent Police and Essex Police welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status. Please let us know if you require extra support at any stage of the application process, or for further information regarding this position, please email us at stating 'Application Support and Adjustments' in the title of your email. Alternatively, you can call us on . Where appropriate we will make adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements and/or the working environment provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances to do so. If you're not from the UK, you must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years. You must also be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain. If you're from the UK you must have lived here continuously for the last three years. This doesn't apply to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces. Essex Police and Kent Police are an equal opportunities employer. Communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes.
