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Senior Planning Officer (Major Projects) x2 Salary - £43,621 to £50,383 per annum (dependent upon experience) plus frequent car user allowance £1,239 per annum The Role It is an exciting time at North Hertfordshire Council within Development Management. The Council has adopted a Local Plan within which there are a number of significant major sites, including two significant new neighbourhoods of more than 2,000 homes. We are looking for senior professionals to join our major sites team in successfully delivering these sites from involvement at the initial master planning stage, to providing pre application advice, assisting/project managing design codes, through to negotiating and then finally presenting the applications at Planning Committee, through the medium of Planning Performance Agreements. You will manage your own caseload, sites of 50+ homes and other significant development proposals, and contribute to the delivery of the two significant new neighbourhoods within a team of planning professionals and specialist advisors. This is an ideal opportunity for career development within a friendly and supportive team. The Major Projects team is set within a large planning department, dealing with a range of applications in a busy, cross District Development Management team and would be ideal for planning professionals looking to take the next step in their career. These roles are fixed term contracts, with the potential for extension following a review near the end of the contract period. We would particularly like to encourage applications from female leaders and individuals from an ethnic minority background. The Experience you will bring You will be a keen planning professional with a passion for driving and embracing positive change and innovation in the planning sector. You will have great organisational skills which allow for independent working, effective problem solving and timely report writing. You will be proficient in use of planning specific software and Windows based applications, which you use to extract and interrogate information to identify issues, plan solutions, and pursue effective action. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills in fluent English, enabling you to present development management applications at Planning Control Committee and negotiate major and complex projects with confidence. Ideally, you will have experience in: participating in masterplanning interpreting masterplans for development management creating, interpreting, and applying Design Codes using Planning Performance Agreements as project management tool You will be confident in working as part of a team, contributing to friendly and knowledgeable team discussions, and able to attend meetings outside of office hours when required. North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community. Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites. At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job. If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Sam Dicocco, Principal Planning Officer (Major Sites) on . To apply please click on the 'apply button'. Closing Date: Noon 18th March 2026 Interviews: 7th - 9th April 2026

Senior Planning Officer (Major Projects) x2 Salary - £43,621 to £50,383 per annum (dependent upon experience) plus frequent car user allowance £1,239 per annum The Role It is an exciting time at North Hertfordshire Council within Development Management. The Council has adopted a Local Plan within which there are a number of significant major sites, including two significant new neighbourhoods of more than 2,000 homes. We are looking for senior professionals to join our major sites team in successfully delivering these sites from involvement at the initial master planning stage, to providing pre application advice, assisting/project managing design codes, through to negotiating and then finally presenting the applications at Planning Committee, through the medium of Planning Performance Agreements. You will manage your own caseload, sites of 50+ homes and other significant development proposals, and contribute to the delivery of the two significant new neighbourhoods within a team of planning professionals and specialist advisors. This is an ideal opportunity for career development within a friendly and supportive team. The Major Projects team is set within a large planning department, dealing with a range of applications in a busy, cross District Development Management team and would be ideal for planning professionals looking to take the next step in their career. These roles are fixed term contracts, with the potential for extension following a review near the end of the contract period. We would particularly like to encourage applications from female leaders and individuals from an ethnic minority background. The Experience you will bring You will be a keen planning professional with a passion for driving and embracing positive change and innovation in the planning sector. You will have great organisational skills which allow for independent working, effective problem solving and timely report writing. You will be proficient in use of planning specific software and Windows based applications, which you use to extract and interrogate information to identify issues, plan solutions, and pursue effective action. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills in fluent English, enabling you to present development management applications at Planning Control Committee and negotiate major and complex projects with confidence. Ideally, you will have experience in: participating in masterplanning interpreting masterplans for development management creating, interpreting, and applying Design Codes using Planning Performance Agreements as project management tool You will be confident in working as part of a team, contributing to friendly and knowledgeable team discussions, and able to attend meetings outside of office hours when required. North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community. Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites. At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job. If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Sam Dicocco, Principal Planning Officer (Major Sites) on . To apply please click on the 'apply button'. Closing Date: Noon 18th March 2026 Interviews: 7th - 9th April 2026

Senior Planning Officer (Major Projects) x2 Salary - £43,621 to £50,383 per annum (dependent upon experience) plus frequent car user allowance £1,239 per annum The Role It is an exciting time at North Hertfordshire Council within Development Management. The Council has adopted a Local Plan within which there are a number of significant major sites, including two significant new neighbourhoods of more than 2,000 homes. We are looking for senior professionals to join our major sites team in successfully delivering these sites from involvement at the initial master planning stage, to providing pre application advice, assisting/project managing design codes, through to negotiating and then finally presenting the applications at Planning Committee, through the medium of Planning Performance Agreements. You will manage your own caseload, sites of 50+ homes and other significant development proposals, and contribute to the delivery of the two significant new neighbourhoods within a team of planning professionals and specialist advisors. This is an ideal opportunity for career development within a friendly and supportive team. The Major Projects team is set within a large planning department, dealing with a range of applications in a busy, cross District Development Management team and would be ideal for planning professionals looking to take the next step in their career. These roles are fixed term contracts, with the potential for extension following a review near the end of the contract period. We would particularly like to encourage applications from female leaders and individuals from an ethnic minority background. The Experience you will bring You will be a keen planning professional with a passion for driving and embracing positive change and innovation in the planning sector. You will have great organisational skills which allow for independent working, effective problem solving and timely report writing. You will be proficient in use of planning specific software and Windows based applications, which you use to extract and interrogate information to identify issues, plan solutions, and pursue effective action. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills in fluent English, enabling you to present development management applications at Planning Control Committee and negotiate major and complex projects with confidence. Ideally, you will have experience in: participating in masterplanning interpreting masterplans for development management creating, interpreting, and applying Design Codes using Planning Performance Agreements as project management tool You will be confident in working as part of a team, contributing to friendly and knowledgeable team discussions, and able to attend meetings outside of office hours when required. North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community. Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites. At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job. If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Sam Dicocco, Principal Planning Officer (Major Sites) on . To apply please click on the 'apply button'. Closing Date: Noon 18th March 2026 Interviews: 7th - 9th April 2026

Place Director Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) The 10 year plan for Health is changing the NHS and local community landscape. In Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP) we are committed to working jointly to improve the lives of the people we serve. That is why we are recruiting a Place Director for BCP. This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of shaping health and care outcomes for one of the most diverse and rapidly evolving areas within our Integrated Care System. This is a rare opportunity to lead integrated health and care strategy for a population with significant variation in need, from coastal communities experiencing deprivation, to vibrant student, family and retirement populations. Your leadership will directly influence how services work together to improve population health, reduce inequalities, and deliver consistently high quality care across BCP. Main duties of the job The Place Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership and ensuring strong local relationships between the ICB and local leaders within a defined geographical Place within the cluster (defined for this purpose as a Council area). They represent the ICB at place as a senior system leader leading the local commissioning of integrated, neighbourhood-based health and care services, ensuring alignment with local population health needs, local priorities, and system-wide objectives. The Place Director is responsible for ensuring that commissioned services delivered by providers in their area achieve the agreed outcomes. The post-holder will support delivery of the ICBs statutory duties at place, including promoting integration with local authorities and partners, reducing inequalities, improving service quality, and ensuring public involvement in decisions affecting local communities. The role will ensure that place-based plans and delivery arrangements comply with the NHS Constitution, safeguarding requirements, and the statutory Triple Aim, and will contribute to the ICBs duties relating to population health, quality improvement and efficient use of resources. About us Overview of Our Organisation In Dorset, we work together across Place to improve the health, wellbeing and life opportunities of the people who live and work in our communities. Our partnerships are rooted locally, bringing together organisations and teams who know their populations best and can act quickly to make a real difference. We are part of a wider Cluster with our partners in Somerset and BSW. We will formally cluster on 1 April 2026 and then merge in April 2027. Working at both Place and Cluster level allows us to share expertise, align approaches and take forward change in a consistent, people-centred way. What We Do Our partnership work focuses on joining up health and care, improving population health and reducing inequalities across our local communities. By working together at Place and across the Cluster, we aim to: Improve outcomes in population health and healthcare Reduce inequalities in access, experience and outcomes Use our resources in the most effective way Contribute to the wider social and economic wellbeing of our communities We do this by strengthening collaboration, supporting prevention, using data and insight more effectively, and designing services that reflect the needs and strengths of our local populations. Job responsibilities Please see attached for full job description. 1. Strategic Leadership and Partnership Lead the development and implementation of the ICB Place plan, aligned to the overall Population Health Improvement strategy. Facilitate the development of local place-based partnerships between providers, local government and other stakeholders, including the VCSE that will enable, overtime, the delegation of place-based budgets from the ICB. Be the face of the ICB at place, developing positive relationships with all partners and having a mandate to lead local discussions on behalf of the ICB. Working with the Chief Officer for Population Health Improvement they will develop a deep understanding of the character and needs of the local population through local intelligence and knowledge of what the data is saying about local needs, this includes developing strong working arrangements with the Director of Public Health. Ensure that local priorities from the place-based partnerships inform commissioning priorities at a cluster level. Act as the ICB system convenor at Place, supporting the delivery of local service transformation. Provider robust financial management of any delegated budgets in line with the ICBs standing financial instructions. 2. Leadership of Place based Commissioning Lead the development of joint commissioning, in line (and informing) the overall ICB Population Health Improvement Strategy to improve population health and outcomes, reduce inequalities and improve access to consistently high quality and efficient services and drive value-based healthcare. Identify opportunities to improve commissioning with the local council and be accountable for the effective delivery of the Better Care Fund. Lead the local primary care commissioning team, ensuring that plans align and inform the Cluster wide primary care strategy and that local delivery plans are developed to improve the provision of GP, dentistry, optometry and pharmacy services, taking account of cluster-wide Primary Care commissioning policies and plans. Accountable for the delivery of neighbourhood health models at place, working with partners to develop a clear local neighbourhood development plan in line with the ICBs overall neighbourhood strategy. Ensure that commissioned services are delivered to the agreed outcomes by Providers at place. Influence local resource deployment within an agreed financial framework, ensuring alignment to local priorities. Provide executive leadership, sponsorship and oversight to a designated area of commissioning across the cluster, informing strategy and commissioning plans for this area The areas are planned care; urgent and emergency care; children, young people and families; mental health, learning disabilities and autism; community care; specialist commissioning. Work in a matrix style with the central commissioning teams to develop and implement commissioning plans for this area. Ensure that commissioning plans in this area reflect population needs, national guidance and local priorities. Ensure local commissioning and service changes reflect public involvement and the views of communities. Report on outcomes to the wider ICB executive and Board as required. Ensure local quality and safety issues are identified, escalated and addressed through established mechanisms with the Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Medical Officer. Ensure place-based services comply with safeguarding requirements and elevate concerns appropriately. 4. Organisational Leadership Provide inspirational and inclusive leadership, building a high performing function within the ICB. Contribute to the collective leadership of the ICB Executive team, shaping corporate strategy and organisational culture. Act as a visible and credible leader within regional and national forums, influencing policy development and innovation. Provide visible leadership for inclusion, ensuring that equity, diversity and belonging are embedded in culture, decision-making and organisational practice across the ICB. Person Specification Qualifications Educated to post-graduate level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in a relevant area. Evidence of continuing professional development. Experience Significant experience in senior leadership roles with the NHS, local government or a complex partnership environment. Proven track record in commissioning, service transformation and partnership working across health and care systems. Commissioning experience in at least one of the following: planned care, urgent and emergency care, children, young people and families, mental health, learning disabilities and autism, community care and digital/technology Experience of Primary Care Commissioning Experience of managing highly sensitive situations with stakeholders Experience of managing relationships with political stakeholders and a good understanding of local democratic processes and the role of Elected leaders. Skills, capabilities and knowledge Exceptional communication, negotiation and influencing skills with very senior stakeholder. Strategic problem solving, analytical rigour, and numeracy to support financial leadership. Strong understanding of integrated care, population health management and strategies to reduce inequalities. Substantial system leadership healthcare experience within regulatory or complex systems. Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the contributions made by the VCSE. Sound knowledge of health and care financial planning and budgeting at a corporate and/or system level. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Senior Planning Officer (Major Projects) x2 Salary - £43,621 to £50,383 per annum (dependent upon experience) plus frequent car user allowance £1,239 per annum The Role It is an exciting time at North Hertfordshire Council within Development Management. The Council has adopted a Local Plan within which there are a number of significant major sites, including two significant new neighbourhoods of more than 2,000 homes. We are looking for senior professionals to join our major sites team in successfully delivering these sites from involvement at the initial master planning stage, to providing pre application advice, assisting/project managing design codes, through to negotiating and then finally presenting the applications at Planning Committee, through the medium of Planning Performance Agreements. You will manage your own caseload, sites of 50+ homes and other significant development proposals, and contribute to the delivery of the two significant new neighbourhoods within a team of planning professionals and specialist advisors. This is an ideal opportunity for career development within a friendly and supportive team. The Major Projects team is set within a large planning department, dealing with a range of applications in a busy, cross District Development Management team and would be ideal for planning professionals looking to take the next step in their career. These roles are fixed term contracts, with the potential for extension following a review near the end of the contract period. We would particularly like to encourage applications from female leaders and individuals from an ethnic minority background. The Experience you will bring You will be a keen planning professional with a passion for driving and embracing positive change and innovation in the planning sector. You will have great organisational skills which allow for independent working, effective problem solving and timely report writing. You will be proficient in use of planning specific software and Windows based applications, which you use to extract and interrogate information to identify issues, plan solutions, and pursue effective action. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills in fluent English, enabling you to present development management applications at Planning Control Committee and negotiate major and complex projects with confidence. Ideally, you will have experience in: participating in masterplanning interpreting masterplans for development management creating, interpreting, and applying Design Codes using Planning Performance Agreements as project management tool You will be confident in working as part of a team, contributing to friendly and knowledgeable team discussions, and able to attend meetings outside of office hours when required. North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community. Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites. At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job. If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Sam Dicocco, Principal Planning Officer (Major Sites) on . To apply please click on the 'apply button'. Closing Date: Noon 18th March 2026 Interviews: 7th - 9th April 2026

A well-established Housing Association in Watford is seeking a Temporary Accommodation Officer to manage tenancies and ensure high-quality neighbourhood services. This role involves supporting residents with complex needs, conducting tenancy audits, and managing arrears. Ideal candidates should have experience in social housing, strong communication skills, and knowledge of housing legislation. The role offers hybrid working, flexible hours, and a minimum 2-month contract with a competitive hourly rate.

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Housing Association for an experienced Temporary Accommodation Officer to deliver high-quality tenancy and neighbourhood management services across temporary accommodation, Housing First and general needs tenancies. This is a varied, customer-facing role supporting residents, including those with complex and vulnerable needs, ensuring sustainable tenancies and safe, well-managed neighbourhoods. Key Responsibilities of a Temporary Accommodation Officer: Managing tenancies within temporary accommodation and mixed tenure patches, ensuring pre-tenancy work, risk assessments and reviews are completed Supporting vulnerable tenants and working closely with support agencies to sustain tenancies Conducting move-in checks, 6-week settling-in visits, 9-month starter tenancy reviews and ongoing tenancy audits Managing rent arrears, setting up repayment plans and reducing debt Handling ASB cases, tenancy breaches, safeguarding concerns and multi-agency casework Representing the organisation at court, preparing court bundles and attending external meetings Undertaking estate and property inspections, including fire safety checks, and liaising with contractors Managing void turnaround to minimise re-let times Overseeing mutual exchanges, successions and tenancy assignments Acting as a key point of contact for residents, councillors and community stakeholders Supporting business continuity and emergency response when required What We'd Love To See From You: Proven experience in tenancy and/or neighbourhood management within social housing Experience working with vulnerable tenants and individuals with complex needs Strong knowledge of housing legislation and safeguarding responsibilities Experience managing arrears, ASB and challenging tenancy situations Confident preparing court documentation and attending hearings Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively Strong IT skills and experience using housing management systems Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle (business insurance required) Basic DBS check required What this Temporary Accommodation Officer role has to offer: Hybrid working Minimum 2 month contract Competitive hourly rate Flexible working hours If this Temporary Accommodation Officer role is for you please apply or contact

Neighbourhood Officer (Part-Time) £33,498 FTE (£16,749 pro rata), based on 18.75 hours per week Leeds Part-Time(18.75 hours per week) Do you have experience in housing management and want to help people make a home? Leeds Federated is seeking a dedicatedNeighbourhood Officerto join our Area Team click apply for full job details

Leeds 2 Year Fixed-Term Contract Do you have experience in housing management and want to help people make a home? Leeds Federated is seeking a dedicated Neighbourhood Officerto join our Area Team. In this role,youlltake ownership of a designated portfolio of homes, acting as the primary point of contact for our customers click apply for full job details

Title: NEW Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) Location: UK Company: Cleveland Police UK POLICE CONSTABLE DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP (PCDA) Please note this application is for PCDA only, if you do not make our next available PCDA cohort, we will not be able to transfer your application to PCEP. Have you ever thought of being a Police Constable? With a starting salary of £31,164 plus a large variety of benefits, staff associations and generous pension scheme, there may never have been a better time to join. Interested? Please apply below! The Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) is a mixture of academic classroom-based theory and on-the-job learning. You will be a Police Constable from day one and will be learning while you earn, gaining a (BSc) Hons degree in Professional Policing Practice at Teesside University. Throughout your training you will need to complete operational and academic assessments. Academic assessments include exams, essays and presentations. Throughout your training, you'll undertake a number of operational deployments including: Response - this involves responding to emergency calls from the public and going out to the scene of the incident Neighbourhood policing - this involves working with a neighbourhood policing team who are dedicated to policing a certain community or area. Investigations - using all the tools available to you both office based and out in the community. Eligibility To become a Police Officer via PCDA Be 17 years of age or older (you must be 18 by the time you are appointed) Be a British Citizen, an EC/EEA national, Commonwealth citizen or foreign national with no restrictions on your stay in the United Kingdom Hold a full UK car manual driving licence, with 6 months driving experience when appointed Level 2 in both English & Maths grade c or above (or grade 4 to 9) Level 3 qualification (or working towards one) equating to at least 80 UCAS points Have lived in the UK for over 3 years Be able pass the vetting requirements Not have tattoos on your hands, neck, forearms or face that could be offensive Not be registered bankrupt (or have bankruptcy debts that have been discharged within the past three years). If you have any other outstanding and unmanageable debts, please contact us for more information Be able to pass a job-related fitness test Be able to pass a medical assessment Please note that higher educational qualifications such as a degree cannot be used in place of the Level 2 qualifications. Joining the police force is truly life changing. Not just for you - but for all the people and communities you serve. You'll gain front line experience investigating crime, patrolling the local community, helping vulnerable people, interviewing suspects, giving evidence in court, keeping the peace at events, educating young people. Recruitment Process Application Eligibility/Initial Shortlisting National Sift Online Assessment Centre Final In-Force Interview Pre-employment Checks University Sign-up Formal Offer Please note you will also be required to attend an engagement briefing session during the recruitment process. For more information on joining Cleveland Police please read the attached guidance document For frequently asked question please click here Should you not meet the requirements above we will be required to decline your application. We are only running a small number of cohorts for each route so should you be interested in a specific programme then please be aware any pre-agreed time off during your initial training will not be agreed and it won't be possible to defer. If you already have a live application with Cleveland Police and would be interested in being considered for PCDA then please email to discuss. Please do not apply if you if you were rejected at any point during the recruitment process within the last 3 months. If you have failed vetting previously you will need to wait 12 months before reapplying from the date the unsuccessful vetting was issued. Cleveland Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. All appointments will be made on merit.

A housing and community services provider in Leeds is looking for a Neighbourhood Officer to enhance community living. The role involves managing relationships with residents, addressing queries, and ensuring service quality. Candidates should possess experience in housing management and be adept in communication and administrative tasks. This is a pivotal opportunity to contribute to community welfare in a responsive and engaging way, with a closing date of February 23, 2026.