Principal Historic Environment Consultant Permanent, Full Time up to £53,822 per annum Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Anywhere worker Closing Date: 15 December 2025 You will work from the Chelmsford office at least one day a week and across our operational area on other days, depending on business need. Place Services is a multi-disciplinary consultancy within Essex County Council (ECC) providing environmental and planning services to the Council, local authorities and other public bodies. The purpose of the Principal Historic Environment Consultant is to lead on all historic environment matters, ensuring the effective operational and commercial management of our Historic Environment specialism. The Principal Historic Environment Consultant is accountable for the operational delivery and commercial development of our historic environment services, leading a team providing specialist planning advice, heritage assessment and historic area appraisals and field survey and Historic Environment Record (HER) management, as well as leading multi-disciplinary projects, across Essex and England. The role requires a qualified, highly experienced and authoritative subject matter expert with advanced technical expertise, practical knowledge, understanding and experience of historic environment issues and relevant legislation, policy and principles, strong business development, information and financial management with good communication skills, experience managing a team, and the ability to build secure client relationships. Accountabilities Accountable for the operational delivery and commercial development of ECC's traded historic environment services, leading the effective, efficient and profitable delivery of expert historic environment advice and technical support to ensure the financial viability and performance of Place Services' Historic Environment specialism, through a commitment to achieve sustainable development, environmental protection, and profitable revenue. Accountable for the effective delivery of advice in relation to historic environment matters, including: managing a demanding case load of the most complex and development management/consent consultations at all stages of the planning process (pre-application, application and post consent); attendance at hearings, EIPs and public inquiries; evaluating and carrying out heritage assessments (DBA, HIA, EIA), of any size and complexity and in challenging scenarios; managing large-scale and complex historic environment records and data projects; designing and undertaking a range of complex surveys, including development of new tools and techniques; and management and monitoring of complex contracts, and projects with multiple stakeholders, against approved budgets, specifications and indicators. Responsible for the generation of new business for Place Services, seeking out new sales and client accounts, and working collaboratively to promote our services, tendering on high value opportunities to expand our client base and increase profitable revenue, creating a commercial mind-set within the Historic Environment team. Acts as the subject matter expert and discipline lead for members, senior officers and internal accounts, providing authoritative technical advice and guidance. Responsible for account and client relationship management, establishing, building and maintaining secure working relationships with clients and partners, managing complex client interactions and seeking feedback to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, maintain a client-focused culture across Place Services. Leads joined up, integrated and effective team working, management of medium to high value projects and contracts against approved budgets, specifications and indicators. Contributes to increasing the skills base across the environmental and planning sectors through design, development and delivery of complex training and events, and preparation of a wide range of learning material. Contributes to the execution of ECC and client's responsibilities and duties of care in relation to heritage assets and the wider historic environment. Line manager responsibility for consultants in the team. Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Educated to at least RQF level 6 (Bachelor's degree) with a post graduate qualification, or equivalent by experience, and evidence of substantial post qualification experience. Strong evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant professional area, Full Membership of relevant professional body e.g. CIfA. Authoritative technical and subject matter expertise, with advanced knowledge and extensive experience of: the development management processes; of planning policy, legislation, and enforcement standards and guidance; heritage assessment (HIA, DBA, EIA); Historic Environment Record management, conservation management planning and field survey techniques; and related office and site-based practices and procedures. Extensive experience of undertaking development management and using a Historic Environment Records in a development management role. Excellent people skills with experience managing a team, including staff development and performance management, coaching, mentoring and delivery of training. Accomplished communication and negotiation skills and strategies with ability to build networks and to engage and influence clients and stakeholders, both strategically and corporately, including in a political environment. Able to manage complex client and stakeholder interactions, including public consultations, and high value accounts, to engender trust, and secure strong relationships. Good understanding of commercial practices, and track record of growing and developing business through bid winning, and able lead multi-disciplinary teams, and to effectively manage large scale and complex projects from concept through to completion. Effective financial management. Strong understanding of wellbeing and H&S, and experienced producing and implementing standard and complex risk assessments with appropriate controls, and the ability to identify and implement safe working practices for self and others, and to promote a team-wide culture of H&S and wellbeing. Advanced use of common and bespoke software packages including all Microsoft applications, databases, HBSMR, GIS and other information management systems and/or other information technology tools, to implement complex data collection, analysis and presentation for the organisation. Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means. Comprehensive CPD is available with the role, including access to our annual programme of Traditional Building Skills, Conservation courses and lectures: Place Services is a unique business and a great place to work. To find out more about us please visit: For an informal discussion please contact the Historic Environment Manager, Tim Murphy via / . Your benefits package Benefits include: Holiday entitlement of 27 days per annum (plus bank holidays), with the opportunity to buy additional annual leave Local Government Pension Scheme Life assurance of three times annual salary Learning and Development Opportunities Employee Wellbeing and Counselling provision Employee Networks Volunteering leave Eye care vouchers, travel discounts, season ticket loans and much more! There is also an employee Rewards Scheme available for all permanent/FTC employees, which includes: Retail and restaurant discounts Cashback on purchases Private health and dental care plans Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR) on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. . click apply for full job details
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Principal Historic Environment Consultant Permanent, Full Time up to £53,822 per annum Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Anywhere worker Closing Date: 15 December 2025 You will work from the Chelmsford office at least one day a week and across our operational area on other days, depending on business need. Place Services is a multi-disciplinary consultancy within Essex County Council (ECC) providing environmental and planning services to the Council, local authorities and other public bodies. The purpose of the Principal Historic Environment Consultant is to lead on all historic environment matters, ensuring the effective operational and commercial management of our Historic Environment specialism. The Principal Historic Environment Consultant is accountable for the operational delivery and commercial development of our historic environment services, leading a team providing specialist planning advice, heritage assessment and historic area appraisals and field survey and Historic Environment Record (HER) management, as well as leading multi-disciplinary projects, across Essex and England. The role requires a qualified, highly experienced and authoritative subject matter expert with advanced technical expertise, practical knowledge, understanding and experience of historic environment issues and relevant legislation, policy and principles, strong business development, information and financial management with good communication skills, experience managing a team, and the ability to build secure client relationships. Accountabilities Accountable for the operational delivery and commercial development of ECC's traded historic environment services, leading the effective, efficient and profitable delivery of expert historic environment advice and technical support to ensure the financial viability and performance of Place Services' Historic Environment specialism, through a commitment to achieve sustainable development, environmental protection, and profitable revenue. Accountable for the effective delivery of advice in relation to historic environment matters, including: managing a demanding case load of the most complex and development management/consent consultations at all stages of the planning process (pre-application, application and post consent); attendance at hearings, EIPs and public inquiries; evaluating and carrying out heritage assessments (DBA, HIA, EIA), of any size and complexity and in challenging scenarios; managing large-scale and complex historic environment records and data projects; designing and undertaking a range of complex surveys, including development of new tools and techniques; and management and monitoring of complex contracts, and projects with multiple stakeholders, against approved budgets, specifications and indicators. Responsible for the generation of new business for Place Services, seeking out new sales and client accounts, and working collaboratively to promote our services, tendering on high value opportunities to expand our client base and increase profitable revenue, creating a commercial mind-set within the Historic Environment team. Acts as the subject matter expert and discipline lead for members, senior officers and internal accounts, providing authoritative technical advice and guidance. Responsible for account and client relationship management, establishing, building and maintaining secure working relationships with clients and partners, managing complex client interactions and seeking feedback to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, maintain a client-focused culture across Place Services. Leads joined up, integrated and effective team working, management of medium to high value projects and contracts against approved budgets, specifications and indicators. Contributes to increasing the skills base across the environmental and planning sectors through design, development and delivery of complex training and events, and preparation of a wide range of learning material. Contributes to the execution of ECC and client's responsibilities and duties of care in relation to heritage assets and the wider historic environment. Line manager responsibility for consultants in the team. Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Educated to at least RQF level 6 (Bachelor's degree) with a post graduate qualification, or equivalent by experience, and evidence of substantial post qualification experience. Strong evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant professional area, Full Membership of relevant professional body e.g. CIfA. Authoritative technical and subject matter expertise, with advanced knowledge and extensive experience of: the development management processes; of planning policy, legislation, and enforcement standards and guidance; heritage assessment (HIA, DBA, EIA); Historic Environment Record management, conservation management planning and field survey techniques; and related office and site-based practices and procedures. Extensive experience of undertaking development management and using a Historic Environment Records in a development management role. Excellent people skills with experience managing a team, including staff development and performance management, coaching, mentoring and delivery of training. Accomplished communication and negotiation skills and strategies with ability to build networks and to engage and influence clients and stakeholders, both strategically and corporately, including in a political environment. Able to manage complex client and stakeholder interactions, including public consultations, and high value accounts, to engender trust, and secure strong relationships. Good understanding of commercial practices, and track record of growing and developing business through bid winning, and able lead multi-disciplinary teams, and to effectively manage large scale and complex projects from concept through to completion. Effective financial management. Strong understanding of wellbeing and H&S, and experienced producing and implementing standard and complex risk assessments with appropriate controls, and the ability to identify and implement safe working practices for self and others, and to promote a team-wide culture of H&S and wellbeing. Advanced use of common and bespoke software packages including all Microsoft applications, databases, HBSMR, GIS and other information management systems and/or other information technology tools, to implement complex data collection, analysis and presentation for the organisation. Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means. Comprehensive CPD is available with the role, including access to our annual programme of Traditional Building Skills, Conservation courses and lectures: Place Services is a unique business and a great place to work. To find out more about us please visit: For an informal discussion please contact the Historic Environment Manager, Tim Murphy via / . Your benefits package Benefits include: Holiday entitlement of 27 days per annum (plus bank holidays), with the opportunity to buy additional annual leave Local Government Pension Scheme Life assurance of three times annual salary Learning and Development Opportunities Employee Wellbeing and Counselling provision Employee Networks Volunteering leave Eye care vouchers, travel discounts, season ticket loans and much more! There is also an employee Rewards Scheme available for all permanent/FTC employees, which includes: Retail and restaurant discounts Cashback on purchases Private health and dental care plans Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR) on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. . click apply for full job details
Home Office - EO Business Change Office Location: minimum of one day a week at London office at 5 Endeavour Square Stratford, London, E20 1JN after training. Some travel required. Full time - minimum of 2 weeks at London office for face to face induction. Hourly rate: £17.60 Working days/hours: Monday to Friday, 37hr per week, 9am - 5pm Brook Street in partnership with the Home Office has a fantastic opportunity to join their team as an Executive Officer. About NEAT NEAT is a small team of Police Officers and staff working on behalf of policing nationally to maximise the benefits of technological developments and ensure the best possible service to the public. The team is dedicated to the Emergency Services Network (ESN) and Airwave, working closely with the Home Office Programme Team. NEAT is closely linked to the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and works on behalf of all 43 forces in England and Wales, as well as the three non Home Office national forces: Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) British Transport Police (BTP) Key Responsibilities Support documentation approval processes for ESMCP decision making. Schedule meetings, track attendance, and produce minutes and readouts. Manage shared mailboxes, SharePoint workspaces, and Teams channels. Create and format documents, presentations, and reports to NEAT standards. Provide secretariat support for governance meetings and board papers. Maintain and administer document templates within NEAT. Assist with HR and resourcing administration, including contract renewals and secondee onboarding. Act as a conduit between NEAT, police forces, stakeholders, and ESMCP. Provide general administrative support to the wider NEAT team as needed. Job Description Providing a first class personal assistant function to the Director(s) in support of their responsibilities across the full breadth of their portfolio. Managing calendars, travel, and inboxes to ensure efficient organisation. Ensuring Directors are well briefed for meetings and visits, including planning and potentially accompanying them when required. Contributing proactively to the day to day running of the Director's team and helping to foster a positive, supportive, and friendly working environment. Essential Criteria Proven administrative experience supporting senior leadership. Excellent proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365). Strong diary management and meeting coordination skills. Proficient use of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams. Excellent, accurate written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively in an ambiguous and changing environment. Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills, especially under pressure. A team oriented approach and collaborative mindset. Training No annual leave during training period. 2 weeks of training provided. Clearance Level SC + DBS (to be applied for by Brook Street upon a successful application). Role specific requirements You must hold a valid passport and must have lived in the UK for longer than 3 years. Please note that a period of 6 months or longer spent outside of the UK in the last 3 years will unfortunately not be accepted. This role requires security clearance that will be processed for you, if successful. Inclusive Hiring Brook Street are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and guarantee interview opportunities for veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all essential criteria. As a Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street will offer a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer for eligible candidates. We encourage all candidates who identify as a veteran, spouse/partner of military personnel, or have a disability and meet all essential criteria to reach out via the Brook Street website to register their interest.
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Home Office - EO Business Change Office Location: minimum of one day a week at London office at 5 Endeavour Square Stratford, London, E20 1JN after training. Some travel required. Full time - minimum of 2 weeks at London office for face to face induction. Hourly rate: £17.60 Working days/hours: Monday to Friday, 37hr per week, 9am - 5pm Brook Street in partnership with the Home Office has a fantastic opportunity to join their team as an Executive Officer. About NEAT NEAT is a small team of Police Officers and staff working on behalf of policing nationally to maximise the benefits of technological developments and ensure the best possible service to the public. The team is dedicated to the Emergency Services Network (ESN) and Airwave, working closely with the Home Office Programme Team. NEAT is closely linked to the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and works on behalf of all 43 forces in England and Wales, as well as the three non Home Office national forces: Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) British Transport Police (BTP) Key Responsibilities Support documentation approval processes for ESMCP decision making. Schedule meetings, track attendance, and produce minutes and readouts. Manage shared mailboxes, SharePoint workspaces, and Teams channels. Create and format documents, presentations, and reports to NEAT standards. Provide secretariat support for governance meetings and board papers. Maintain and administer document templates within NEAT. Assist with HR and resourcing administration, including contract renewals and secondee onboarding. Act as a conduit between NEAT, police forces, stakeholders, and ESMCP. Provide general administrative support to the wider NEAT team as needed. Job Description Providing a first class personal assistant function to the Director(s) in support of their responsibilities across the full breadth of their portfolio. Managing calendars, travel, and inboxes to ensure efficient organisation. Ensuring Directors are well briefed for meetings and visits, including planning and potentially accompanying them when required. Contributing proactively to the day to day running of the Director's team and helping to foster a positive, supportive, and friendly working environment. Essential Criteria Proven administrative experience supporting senior leadership. Excellent proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365). Strong diary management and meeting coordination skills. Proficient use of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams. Excellent, accurate written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively in an ambiguous and changing environment. Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills, especially under pressure. A team oriented approach and collaborative mindset. Training No annual leave during training period. 2 weeks of training provided. Clearance Level SC + DBS (to be applied for by Brook Street upon a successful application). Role specific requirements You must hold a valid passport and must have lived in the UK for longer than 3 years. Please note that a period of 6 months or longer spent outside of the UK in the last 3 years will unfortunately not be accepted. This role requires security clearance that will be processed for you, if successful. Inclusive Hiring Brook Street are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and guarantee interview opportunities for veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all essential criteria. As a Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street will offer a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer for eligible candidates. We encourage all candidates who identify as a veteran, spouse/partner of military personnel, or have a disability and meet all essential criteria to reach out via the Brook Street website to register their interest.
Lead Financial Strategy Across Two Councils Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer) Contract: Interim 6-month FTC, potential extension Location: West Midlands (Flexible working - attend offices as when business needs) Salary: Up to 118,694 (pro-rata for 6-month FTC) Closing Date: 02/12/2025 Are you a seasoned finance leader with the technical expertise and the ability to roll up your sleeves? We are partnering exclusively with Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council seeking an experienced Section 151 Officer to take ownership of financial strategy and ensure robust oversight across all council services. This is a pivotal role for two ambitious councils. You'll lead on everything from budget setting and medium-term financial planning to statutory accounts and key council meetings. You'll be ready to hit the ground running, bringing deep knowledge of local government finance and strong leadership. What You'll Do Act as Section 151 Officer for both councils Oversee all financial operations, including Revenues & Benefits Lead on budget setting, MTFS, and statutory accounts Ensure compliance and deliver value for money Work closely with the Chief Executive, SLT, and Members to drive priorities What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Section 151 Officer or Deputy Strong technical expertise in local government finance Recognised accountancy qualification (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA) Ability to operate strategically and practically when required Excellent communication and influencing skills Flexibility & Impact You'll attend key meetings as needed, this role is all about outcomes. Why Join Bromsgrove & Redditch? Shape financial strategy for two councils Work at the heart of decision-making with senior leaders and Members Competitive salary and potential for extension beyond the initial term Ready to make an impact? Apply today or contact Ruksana on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
Dec 05, 2025
Contractor
Lead Financial Strategy Across Two Councils Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer) Contract: Interim 6-month FTC, potential extension Location: West Midlands (Flexible working - attend offices as when business needs) Salary: Up to 118,694 (pro-rata for 6-month FTC) Closing Date: 02/12/2025 Are you a seasoned finance leader with the technical expertise and the ability to roll up your sleeves? We are partnering exclusively with Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council seeking an experienced Section 151 Officer to take ownership of financial strategy and ensure robust oversight across all council services. This is a pivotal role for two ambitious councils. You'll lead on everything from budget setting and medium-term financial planning to statutory accounts and key council meetings. You'll be ready to hit the ground running, bringing deep knowledge of local government finance and strong leadership. What You'll Do Act as Section 151 Officer for both councils Oversee all financial operations, including Revenues & Benefits Lead on budget setting, MTFS, and statutory accounts Ensure compliance and deliver value for money Work closely with the Chief Executive, SLT, and Members to drive priorities What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Section 151 Officer or Deputy Strong technical expertise in local government finance Recognised accountancy qualification (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA) Ability to operate strategically and practically when required Excellent communication and influencing skills Flexibility & Impact You'll attend key meetings as needed, this role is all about outcomes. Why Join Bromsgrove & Redditch? Shape financial strategy for two councils Work at the heart of decision-making with senior leaders and Members Competitive salary and potential for extension beyond the initial term Ready to make an impact? Apply today or contact Ruksana on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
Forest Warden Location: Mid Wales (Cambrian Mountains) Pay Rate: 17.54 per hour Working Pattern: Full-time Contract length : 9 months About the Role A leading public sector organisation is seeking a dedicated Forest Warden to provide vital support to the Land Management team in delivering programmes that contribute to the sustainable management of land within the Cambrian Mountains. This area includes significant forest holdings such as Myherin, Tarenig, Ystwyth Valley, and Twyi , as well as the nationally important Cors Caron Nature Reserve estate across Ceredigion. Working closely with the Senior Officer and Team Leader, you will help organise and oversee the delivery of an agreed Land Management operations programme to a consistently high standard across the Welsh Government Woodland Estate and National Nature Reserves (NNRs) in Mid Wales. Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for neighbours and stakeholders, fostering positive relationships and resolving issues collaboratively. Manage a range of operational activities including: Public safety inspections, Tree safety, Fencing, Roadside flailing Deliver teamwork plans and agreed actions to contribute to business planning. Participate in technical groups and promote consistent industry best practice. Deliver delegated programmes within agreed budgets, adhering to procurement procedures, health and safety legislation, and industry standards. Undertake health and safety duties appropriate to the post. Commit to Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies. Take responsibility for your own development through your personal development plan. Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade of this role. About You Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple operational tasks. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Commitment to health and safety and environmental best practices. Comfortable working outdoors for a significant proportion of contracted hours.
Dec 05, 2025
Seasonal
Forest Warden Location: Mid Wales (Cambrian Mountains) Pay Rate: 17.54 per hour Working Pattern: Full-time Contract length : 9 months About the Role A leading public sector organisation is seeking a dedicated Forest Warden to provide vital support to the Land Management team in delivering programmes that contribute to the sustainable management of land within the Cambrian Mountains. This area includes significant forest holdings such as Myherin, Tarenig, Ystwyth Valley, and Twyi , as well as the nationally important Cors Caron Nature Reserve estate across Ceredigion. Working closely with the Senior Officer and Team Leader, you will help organise and oversee the delivery of an agreed Land Management operations programme to a consistently high standard across the Welsh Government Woodland Estate and National Nature Reserves (NNRs) in Mid Wales. Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for neighbours and stakeholders, fostering positive relationships and resolving issues collaboratively. Manage a range of operational activities including: Public safety inspections, Tree safety, Fencing, Roadside flailing Deliver teamwork plans and agreed actions to contribute to business planning. Participate in technical groups and promote consistent industry best practice. Deliver delegated programmes within agreed budgets, adhering to procurement procedures, health and safety legislation, and industry standards. Undertake health and safety duties appropriate to the post. Commit to Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies. Take responsibility for your own development through your personal development plan. Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade of this role. About You Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple operational tasks. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Commitment to health and safety and environmental best practices. Comfortable working outdoors for a significant proportion of contracted hours.
Ready to take on a temporary role where your work supports a meaningful cause? Here's a brilliant chance to join a purpose-led charity as their Operations Support Officer , helping keep vital engagement work running smoothly, safely, and with heart. This role would suit someone who thrives on practical problem-solving, enjoys delivering meaningful activities, and loves being right at the centre of community-focused work. If you have previous experience in engagement, community work, youth work or similar sectors, especially within a charity or non-profit setting this could be your next rewarding step! Role: Operations Support Officer Organisation Type: Charity Salary/Rate: £15.35 - £16.48 per hour Working Arrangements: Hybrid (2 days required in the office per week plus event days) Location: Employment Type: Temporary position Closing Date: CVs reviewed on a rolling basis - early applications encouraged! The Role As an Operations Support Officer , you'll play a central part in ensuring day-to-day delivery runs seamlessly across engagement activities, events, outreach, and data processes for the Rees Foundation. You'll be the steady pair of hands keeping things moving forward, supporting colleagues, engaging with vulnerable groups, and contributing to safe, inclusive practice. Your responsibilities will include: Leading or co-delivering engagement sessions, events, outreach and activities Coordinating logistics, materials, bookings and preparation Providing planning support, practice guidance and creative input Helping develop session plans and engagement approaches Acting as a senior point of contact during delivery and ensuring safe practice Supporting and coordinating workflow to keep activities running to plan Troubleshooting routine delivery issues with a calm, solutions-first mindset Ensuring information flows smoothly between colleagues Providing general operational support to keep the engagement function joined-up Contributing to the scoping of CRM and system improvements Supporting data collection, organisation and preparation Ensuring accurate recording of activities, participant details and monitoring information Supporting partnership engagement and stakeholder communication Promoting activities to care-experienced people and community partners Building positive relationships and ensuring inclusive practice Keeping accurate notes, updates, and engagement records Feeding updates to the Head of Service Delivery for reporting needs Promptly flagging safeguarding or risk concerns You'll shine in this role if you have: Strong experience in community work, engagement, youth work or similar Confidence delivering sessions with vulnerable groups The ability to support colleagues daily without holding managerial authority Excellent organisational skills and comfort juggling multiple tasks A calm, proactive approach to problem-solving Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style Comfort working with data, systems and record-keeping A commitment to safe working, professional boundaries and risk escalation Experience co-producing with care-experienced or vulnerable groups Background in a charity or social care environment Familiarity with trauma-informed or person-centred practice CRM or data system experience Why Apply? You'll be part of a charity doing genuinely meaningful work Every day brings variety - engagement, operations, outreach, data, coordination You'll be stepping into a supportive team that values practical, confident doers Perfect for candidates who love purposeful, community-focused impact Please note: An enhanced DBS is required for this role (or willingness to obtain one). Interested? CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis - early applications are encouraged! This is a hands-on operational support role, perfect for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and making things happen. Apply now to be part of this impactful temporary opportunity with a wonderful charity dedicated to care and the community. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Ready to take on a temporary role where your work supports a meaningful cause? Here's a brilliant chance to join a purpose-led charity as their Operations Support Officer , helping keep vital engagement work running smoothly, safely, and with heart. This role would suit someone who thrives on practical problem-solving, enjoys delivering meaningful activities, and loves being right at the centre of community-focused work. If you have previous experience in engagement, community work, youth work or similar sectors, especially within a charity or non-profit setting this could be your next rewarding step! Role: Operations Support Officer Organisation Type: Charity Salary/Rate: £15.35 - £16.48 per hour Working Arrangements: Hybrid (2 days required in the office per week plus event days) Location: Employment Type: Temporary position Closing Date: CVs reviewed on a rolling basis - early applications encouraged! The Role As an Operations Support Officer , you'll play a central part in ensuring day-to-day delivery runs seamlessly across engagement activities, events, outreach, and data processes for the Rees Foundation. You'll be the steady pair of hands keeping things moving forward, supporting colleagues, engaging with vulnerable groups, and contributing to safe, inclusive practice. Your responsibilities will include: Leading or co-delivering engagement sessions, events, outreach and activities Coordinating logistics, materials, bookings and preparation Providing planning support, practice guidance and creative input Helping develop session plans and engagement approaches Acting as a senior point of contact during delivery and ensuring safe practice Supporting and coordinating workflow to keep activities running to plan Troubleshooting routine delivery issues with a calm, solutions-first mindset Ensuring information flows smoothly between colleagues Providing general operational support to keep the engagement function joined-up Contributing to the scoping of CRM and system improvements Supporting data collection, organisation and preparation Ensuring accurate recording of activities, participant details and monitoring information Supporting partnership engagement and stakeholder communication Promoting activities to care-experienced people and community partners Building positive relationships and ensuring inclusive practice Keeping accurate notes, updates, and engagement records Feeding updates to the Head of Service Delivery for reporting needs Promptly flagging safeguarding or risk concerns You'll shine in this role if you have: Strong experience in community work, engagement, youth work or similar Confidence delivering sessions with vulnerable groups The ability to support colleagues daily without holding managerial authority Excellent organisational skills and comfort juggling multiple tasks A calm, proactive approach to problem-solving Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style Comfort working with data, systems and record-keeping A commitment to safe working, professional boundaries and risk escalation Experience co-producing with care-experienced or vulnerable groups Background in a charity or social care environment Familiarity with trauma-informed or person-centred practice CRM or data system experience Why Apply? You'll be part of a charity doing genuinely meaningful work Every day brings variety - engagement, operations, outreach, data, coordination You'll be stepping into a supportive team that values practical, confident doers Perfect for candidates who love purposeful, community-focused impact Please note: An enhanced DBS is required for this role (or willingness to obtain one). Interested? CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis - early applications are encouraged! This is a hands-on operational support role, perfect for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and making things happen. Apply now to be part of this impactful temporary opportunity with a wonderful charity dedicated to care and the community. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Charity People have partnered with Coeliac UK, to help recruit their next Chief Finance and Operations Officer. Advising and supporting people for nearly 60 years, Coeliac UK are seen as the global experts in the patient experience of coeliac disease. You will be responsible for leading all our Finance and Compliance requirements as well as our Central Operations functions (HR, Facilities, IT, and Programme Office). As part of the senior leadership team, you will share responsibility for delivering the new strategy agreed with the Board and work closely with your team to drive an effective organisation. If you enjoy leading transformation, whilst ensuring quality of delivery across functions, this is the role for you. In return you will be joining as the Charity develop the way they work in order to achieve their new strategy - investing in people, technology and research to make life better for people affected by coeliac disease and ultimately find a cure. Salary: circa £82,000-£87,000 per annum Contract: 35 hours per week, Permanent Hybrid: Office based in High Wycombe and you will be required to go to the office at least twice a week Key duties and responsibilities will include: Work alongside the CEO and Senior Management Team (SMT) to develop and implement the Charity's strategy and business plans including setting and managing budgets, targets and outputs and reviewing progress against these. Develop and implement the strategy and business plans for Finance & Compliance and Central Operations (IT, HR, Facilities and Programme Office) Manage annual and 2-year strategic business planning to produce effective budgets and forecasts for approval by the Board of Trustees Lead the Programme Office that leads on standardised project tools, processes and operating practices, providing oversight of cross-functional activities and resource planning across the Charity Manage the implementation and maintenance of strong strategic and operational financial planning processes and controls to safeguard the Charity's finances Lead the Finance & Compliance and Central Operations teams to deliver against plans and work efficiently and effectively Oversee the development, recording, storage and updating of the Charity's Standard Operating Practices Develop relationships with relevant suppliers and lead on procurement, contract review and supplier cost effectiveness projects Lead the drive for cost efficiency throughout the Charity Understand the effects and implications of relevant government and Charity Commission policies, legislation and directives and develop effective strategies to integrate them within the Charity Ensure appropriate levels of insurances are in place to fully capture the needs of the Charity and reduce financial risk appropriately Provide the SMT, CEO and Trustees with regular and timely financial and operational reporting and insights that clearly identify opportunities and gaps and inform key decisions, planning processes and policies Work with Budget Holders to develop their financial understanding and ownership of individual budgets Oversee the effective management of financial resources to achieve the best possible ROI, delivering against the charity's objects Work with the Trustees to ensure the charity's investments are in line with the investment policies and ethos of the charity, and effectively deployed and properly managed Oversee the day-to-day financial and operational management of the Charity, including budgeting, monitoring, risk management and GDPR Provide strategic oversight and guidance to internal and external HR resource Line manage, and work alongside, the HR Manager to ensure that relevant HR policies are in place and adhered to Provide leadership, guidance and advice on all HR matters including employment law issues Work with the HR Manager, CEO and SMT to strategically plan the HR resource requirements for each department and oversee the appointment of new staff Prepare salary forecasts to demonstrate affordability and sustainability of staffing structures required Candidates applying for this role must have the following: Strong understanding of charity governance and Charity Commission requirements A recognised CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) Experience of working in the charity sector with a good understanding of the charities SORP Senior level financial leadership and operational management experience Experience preparing and presenting financial and management accounts and reports. Experience of operational delivery in Central Operations functions Working knowledge of best practice programme management Supportive leader able to develop staff competencies High levels of literacy and digitally savvy Motivated, co-operative team player Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to answer three detailed questions which will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your experience, skills and personality. This role will be closing on 10th December, 2025 1st Stage interview 15th or 16th December 2025 2nd Stage interview in person 6th of 7th January, 2026 Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background-e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Charity People have partnered with Coeliac UK, to help recruit their next Chief Finance and Operations Officer. Advising and supporting people for nearly 60 years, Coeliac UK are seen as the global experts in the patient experience of coeliac disease. You will be responsible for leading all our Finance and Compliance requirements as well as our Central Operations functions (HR, Facilities, IT, and Programme Office). As part of the senior leadership team, you will share responsibility for delivering the new strategy agreed with the Board and work closely with your team to drive an effective organisation. If you enjoy leading transformation, whilst ensuring quality of delivery across functions, this is the role for you. In return you will be joining as the Charity develop the way they work in order to achieve their new strategy - investing in people, technology and research to make life better for people affected by coeliac disease and ultimately find a cure. Salary: circa £82,000-£87,000 per annum Contract: 35 hours per week, Permanent Hybrid: Office based in High Wycombe and you will be required to go to the office at least twice a week Key duties and responsibilities will include: Work alongside the CEO and Senior Management Team (SMT) to develop and implement the Charity's strategy and business plans including setting and managing budgets, targets and outputs and reviewing progress against these. Develop and implement the strategy and business plans for Finance & Compliance and Central Operations (IT, HR, Facilities and Programme Office) Manage annual and 2-year strategic business planning to produce effective budgets and forecasts for approval by the Board of Trustees Lead the Programme Office that leads on standardised project tools, processes and operating practices, providing oversight of cross-functional activities and resource planning across the Charity Manage the implementation and maintenance of strong strategic and operational financial planning processes and controls to safeguard the Charity's finances Lead the Finance & Compliance and Central Operations teams to deliver against plans and work efficiently and effectively Oversee the development, recording, storage and updating of the Charity's Standard Operating Practices Develop relationships with relevant suppliers and lead on procurement, contract review and supplier cost effectiveness projects Lead the drive for cost efficiency throughout the Charity Understand the effects and implications of relevant government and Charity Commission policies, legislation and directives and develop effective strategies to integrate them within the Charity Ensure appropriate levels of insurances are in place to fully capture the needs of the Charity and reduce financial risk appropriately Provide the SMT, CEO and Trustees with regular and timely financial and operational reporting and insights that clearly identify opportunities and gaps and inform key decisions, planning processes and policies Work with Budget Holders to develop their financial understanding and ownership of individual budgets Oversee the effective management of financial resources to achieve the best possible ROI, delivering against the charity's objects Work with the Trustees to ensure the charity's investments are in line with the investment policies and ethos of the charity, and effectively deployed and properly managed Oversee the day-to-day financial and operational management of the Charity, including budgeting, monitoring, risk management and GDPR Provide strategic oversight and guidance to internal and external HR resource Line manage, and work alongside, the HR Manager to ensure that relevant HR policies are in place and adhered to Provide leadership, guidance and advice on all HR matters including employment law issues Work with the HR Manager, CEO and SMT to strategically plan the HR resource requirements for each department and oversee the appointment of new staff Prepare salary forecasts to demonstrate affordability and sustainability of staffing structures required Candidates applying for this role must have the following: Strong understanding of charity governance and Charity Commission requirements A recognised CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) Experience of working in the charity sector with a good understanding of the charities SORP Senior level financial leadership and operational management experience Experience preparing and presenting financial and management accounts and reports. Experience of operational delivery in Central Operations functions Working knowledge of best practice programme management Supportive leader able to develop staff competencies High levels of literacy and digitally savvy Motivated, co-operative team player Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to answer three detailed questions which will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your experience, skills and personality. This role will be closing on 10th December, 2025 1st Stage interview 15th or 16th December 2025 2nd Stage interview in person 6th of 7th January, 2026 Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background-e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Overview The Premier League's People team is looking for a Head of Reward, Systems and Services. The right candidate will have extensive experience in reward management, including compensation, benefits, recognition, and executive pay. They will have a strong understanding of reward governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements, particularly in high-profile or regulated sectors. The Head of Reward, Systems and Services is responsible for designing, delivering, and managing the organisation's reward strategy to ensure it is competitive, fair, and aligned with business goals. This role covers compensation, benefits, recognition, and executive reward, ensuring that reward frameworks drive performance, engagement, and retention. In addition, the role oversees the people systems and HR services infrastructure, ensuring processes, technology, and service delivery are efficient, user-friendly, and enable a seamless employee experience. Who we are The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 900 million homes in 189 countries. We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation's intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues. The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people. Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements. The role Reward Strategy & Design Develop and implement a comprehensive reward strategy that aligns with the Premier Leagues goals, culture, and values. Lead the design and review of base pay, bonus, incentives, and recognition programmes that drive performance and engagement. Design and maintain promotion frameworks that link progression to job evaluation, pay structures, and career pathways, ensuring consistency and fairness across the organisation. Ensure reward structures at head office remain competitive in the external market, balancing fairness, cost, and sustainability, whilst managing complexities of the shareholder/club expectations and requirements. Partner with Head of Talent and Finance to ensure reward supports broader talent management practices, workforce plans and financial planning strategies. Compensation & Benefits Management Oversee annual pay review, bonus cycles, and incentive plans. Evaluate and manage benefits offerings (pensions, health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits), ensuring value for employees and the business. Drive innovation in benefits to support employee wellbeing, inclusivity, and engagement. Operational Services (Payroll, Systems & Delivery) Lead payroll administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery in partnership with Finance/HR Operations. Own and optimise reward and payroll processes, ensuring integration with HRIS and payroll, data integrity, and operational efficiency. Manage relationships with external reward vendors and service providers (e.g. payroll, benefits, recognition platforms). Drive continuous improvement in operational services to enhance efficiency, governance, and employee experience. Executive & Senior Reward Partner with the Chief People Officer and Remuneration Committee on executive pay frameworks, including base pay, incentives, and long-term reward structures. Prepare and present papers and proposals for the Board/Remuneration Committee to evolve our reward strategy across the Premier League. Data, Insights & Governance Lead on market benchmarking, job evaluation, and reward analytics to provide insights and recommendations. Ensure all compensation, benefits, payroll, and reward services comply with employment law, tax, and regulatory requirements. Manage external reward surveys and relationships with providers/consultants. Ensure reward programmes are equitable, transparent, and support diversity and inclusion objectives. Monitor reward-related risks and provide assurance to senior leadership and the Board. Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a trusted advisor to the People Team and senior leaders on pay, benefits, and recognition decisions. Build strong partnerships with People Team and finance to ensure joined-up decision making. Support managers with guidance and tools to make fair, consistent pay and reward decisions. Requirements for the role Extensive experience in reward management, including compensation, benefits, recognition, and executive pay. Strong understanding of reward governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements, particularly in high-profile or regulated sectors. Proven expertise in using benchmarking tools, market data, and analytics to inform strategy and decision-making. Experience preparing and presenting reward proposals to senior executives, Board, or Remuneration Committees. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with credibility to advise C-suite leaders. Ability to navigate sensitive conversations around pay with discretion and diplomacy. Commercial acumen with the ability to balance competitiveness and cost-effectiveness. High integrity and judgement, able to manage highly confidential and sensitive information. Analytical, detail-oriented, and data-driven with the ability to simplify complex information. Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm. For further information, please see our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Guidance. To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 10 December 2025. We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Overview The Premier League's People team is looking for a Head of Reward, Systems and Services. The right candidate will have extensive experience in reward management, including compensation, benefits, recognition, and executive pay. They will have a strong understanding of reward governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements, particularly in high-profile or regulated sectors. The Head of Reward, Systems and Services is responsible for designing, delivering, and managing the organisation's reward strategy to ensure it is competitive, fair, and aligned with business goals. This role covers compensation, benefits, recognition, and executive reward, ensuring that reward frameworks drive performance, engagement, and retention. In addition, the role oversees the people systems and HR services infrastructure, ensuring processes, technology, and service delivery are efficient, user-friendly, and enable a seamless employee experience. Who we are The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 900 million homes in 189 countries. We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation's intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues. The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people. Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements. The role Reward Strategy & Design Develop and implement a comprehensive reward strategy that aligns with the Premier Leagues goals, culture, and values. Lead the design and review of base pay, bonus, incentives, and recognition programmes that drive performance and engagement. Design and maintain promotion frameworks that link progression to job evaluation, pay structures, and career pathways, ensuring consistency and fairness across the organisation. Ensure reward structures at head office remain competitive in the external market, balancing fairness, cost, and sustainability, whilst managing complexities of the shareholder/club expectations and requirements. Partner with Head of Talent and Finance to ensure reward supports broader talent management practices, workforce plans and financial planning strategies. Compensation & Benefits Management Oversee annual pay review, bonus cycles, and incentive plans. Evaluate and manage benefits offerings (pensions, health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits), ensuring value for employees and the business. Drive innovation in benefits to support employee wellbeing, inclusivity, and engagement. Operational Services (Payroll, Systems & Delivery) Lead payroll administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery in partnership with Finance/HR Operations. Own and optimise reward and payroll processes, ensuring integration with HRIS and payroll, data integrity, and operational efficiency. Manage relationships with external reward vendors and service providers (e.g. payroll, benefits, recognition platforms). Drive continuous improvement in operational services to enhance efficiency, governance, and employee experience. Executive & Senior Reward Partner with the Chief People Officer and Remuneration Committee on executive pay frameworks, including base pay, incentives, and long-term reward structures. Prepare and present papers and proposals for the Board/Remuneration Committee to evolve our reward strategy across the Premier League. Data, Insights & Governance Lead on market benchmarking, job evaluation, and reward analytics to provide insights and recommendations. Ensure all compensation, benefits, payroll, and reward services comply with employment law, tax, and regulatory requirements. Manage external reward surveys and relationships with providers/consultants. Ensure reward programmes are equitable, transparent, and support diversity and inclusion objectives. Monitor reward-related risks and provide assurance to senior leadership and the Board. Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a trusted advisor to the People Team and senior leaders on pay, benefits, and recognition decisions. Build strong partnerships with People Team and finance to ensure joined-up decision making. Support managers with guidance and tools to make fair, consistent pay and reward decisions. Requirements for the role Extensive experience in reward management, including compensation, benefits, recognition, and executive pay. Strong understanding of reward governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements, particularly in high-profile or regulated sectors. Proven expertise in using benchmarking tools, market data, and analytics to inform strategy and decision-making. Experience preparing and presenting reward proposals to senior executives, Board, or Remuneration Committees. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with credibility to advise C-suite leaders. Ability to navigate sensitive conversations around pay with discretion and diplomacy. Commercial acumen with the ability to balance competitiveness and cost-effectiveness. High integrity and judgement, able to manage highly confidential and sensitive information. Analytical, detail-oriented, and data-driven with the ability to simplify complex information. Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm. For further information, please see our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Guidance. To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 10 December 2025. We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact
A well-established and successful organisation based in North West London is looking for a strategic and commercially minded Head of Marketing to join the team. As Head of Marketing, you will lead a high-performing marketing team and take ownership of marketing strategy, planning and leadership developing comprehensive multi-channel strategies that align with company objectives and position their brands effectively across the UK and EU markets. This role would suit an experienced marketing generalist with strong product, ecommerce, or B2B and B2C marketing agency experience, who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. As the Head of Marketing your role will encompass the full marketing mix including strategic planning, market research and analysis, brand marketing, communications, digital and media marketing, e-commerce activity and PR. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a senior marketing leadership role and a track record of building and executing marketing strategies across B2B and B2C environments. You will have experience developing high-performing marketing teams within a growing business and will hold a relevant marketing degree-level qualification, ideally supported by a professional accreditation. The salary on offer is £90,000 - £100,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Other job titles relevant to this role would include: Senior Marketing Manager, Marketing Director, CMO or Chief Marketing Officer, VP of Marketing, Director of Marketing & Communications >
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
A well-established and successful organisation based in North West London is looking for a strategic and commercially minded Head of Marketing to join the team. As Head of Marketing, you will lead a high-performing marketing team and take ownership of marketing strategy, planning and leadership developing comprehensive multi-channel strategies that align with company objectives and position their brands effectively across the UK and EU markets. This role would suit an experienced marketing generalist with strong product, ecommerce, or B2B and B2C marketing agency experience, who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. As the Head of Marketing your role will encompass the full marketing mix including strategic planning, market research and analysis, brand marketing, communications, digital and media marketing, e-commerce activity and PR. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a senior marketing leadership role and a track record of building and executing marketing strategies across B2B and B2C environments. You will have experience developing high-performing marketing teams within a growing business and will hold a relevant marketing degree-level qualification, ideally supported by a professional accreditation. The salary on offer is £90,000 - £100,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Other job titles relevant to this role would include: Senior Marketing Manager, Marketing Director, CMO or Chief Marketing Officer, VP of Marketing, Director of Marketing & Communications >
Title: Finance Manager Location: Buckingham/Berkshire Border Salary: c£55,000 A fantastic independent school in Buckinghamshire is seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager. This is a rare opportunity to join a thriving, values-driven educational organisation providing first-class teaching, boarding and co-curricular experiences for pupils aged 7 13. The school has invested significantly in its facilities, systems and learning environment and offers a highly supportive and collaborative workplace culture and continues to grow. The Finance Manager will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of all financial operations and controls, acting as second-in-command to the Director of Finance & Operations and deputising when required. You ll lead on financial systems, statutory reporting, audit, compliance, and financial planning while developing processes that continue to support the school s growth and ambitions. The role Day-to-day management of all finance systems and controls Preparation of annual accounts, payroll and statutory submissions Managing budgets, financial planning and supporting SLT decision-making Responsible for billing, VAT, compliance, audit and banking Credit control, cost and profitability analysis, and financial modelling Line management of the Finance Officer Liaison with stakeholders including auditors, HMRC, insurers and banks Supporting the Director of Finance & Operations and acting as deputy What makes this role attractive? Work at one of the UK s most respected independent schools Supportive senior leadership team and engaged governing body Opportunity to shape and modernise finance systems and processes A broad and varied role with genuine ownership and autonomy Strong organisational values and commitment to staff development A professional, friendly and collaborative working environment Ideal candidate profile We are looking for someone who: Has experience in finance management or financial control Ideally holds (or is working towards) a recognised accounting qualification Brings experience in financial operations, statutory reporting and budgeting Enjoys operational responsibility as well as improving systems and processes Has a proactive, collaborative approach and excellent communication skills Benefits and working pattern Full-time, permanent position Term-time plus holiday working pattern (52 weeks per year) Competitive salary and pension Beautiful campus setting Free parking and subsidised meals Professional development and training opportunities Supportive, family-friendly environment, discount fees for the school How to apply If you would like to learn more about the role and receive a full candidate pack, please get in touch.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Title: Finance Manager Location: Buckingham/Berkshire Border Salary: c£55,000 A fantastic independent school in Buckinghamshire is seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager. This is a rare opportunity to join a thriving, values-driven educational organisation providing first-class teaching, boarding and co-curricular experiences for pupils aged 7 13. The school has invested significantly in its facilities, systems and learning environment and offers a highly supportive and collaborative workplace culture and continues to grow. The Finance Manager will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of all financial operations and controls, acting as second-in-command to the Director of Finance & Operations and deputising when required. You ll lead on financial systems, statutory reporting, audit, compliance, and financial planning while developing processes that continue to support the school s growth and ambitions. The role Day-to-day management of all finance systems and controls Preparation of annual accounts, payroll and statutory submissions Managing budgets, financial planning and supporting SLT decision-making Responsible for billing, VAT, compliance, audit and banking Credit control, cost and profitability analysis, and financial modelling Line management of the Finance Officer Liaison with stakeholders including auditors, HMRC, insurers and banks Supporting the Director of Finance & Operations and acting as deputy What makes this role attractive? Work at one of the UK s most respected independent schools Supportive senior leadership team and engaged governing body Opportunity to shape and modernise finance systems and processes A broad and varied role with genuine ownership and autonomy Strong organisational values and commitment to staff development A professional, friendly and collaborative working environment Ideal candidate profile We are looking for someone who: Has experience in finance management or financial control Ideally holds (or is working towards) a recognised accounting qualification Brings experience in financial operations, statutory reporting and budgeting Enjoys operational responsibility as well as improving systems and processes Has a proactive, collaborative approach and excellent communication skills Benefits and working pattern Full-time, permanent position Term-time plus holiday working pattern (52 weeks per year) Competitive salary and pension Beautiful campus setting Free parking and subsidised meals Professional development and training opportunities Supportive, family-friendly environment, discount fees for the school How to apply If you would like to learn more about the role and receive a full candidate pack, please get in touch.
Advert Job Title - Senior Communications and Marketing Officer Contract - Permanent, Full Time Hours - 35 hours per week Salary - £35,000 per annum Location - Coram Campus, London WC1N 1AZ (with flexibility for hybrid working) About Coram Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK s most vulnerable children and young people. We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime. Coram is the UK s oldest children s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive. About CoramBAAF CoramBAAF is the UK's leading membership organisation for professionals dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people in care. Our corporate members in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland represent 94% of all local authorities as well as regional adoption agencies, health and social care trusts, independent fostering providers and voluntary adoption agencies, and cover 88% of all children and family social workers. Our 650+ individual and associate members - comprising lawyers, health professionals, educational institutions, therapeutic and family support services, and more - reflect the multidisciplinary nature of our work. Together, our members make up the largest network of organisations and individuals involved with children in their journey through the care system. About the role The Senior Communications and Marketing Officer works across the varied functions and services of CoramBAAF including policy and practice, membership, publications, and training and events. The postholder will be involved in developing, delivering and monitoring communications tools and channels, building networks, and increasing engagement with CoramBAAF members, the children s services sector and the wider general public. This role will suit an enthusiastic and experienced communications and marketing professional with a passion for engaging audiences across multiple channels and experience of planning and delivering marketing activity and collateral, brand development, corporate publications, audio-visual content, targeted campaigns and digital media. The Senior Communications and Marketing Officer is responsible for devising and delivering a programme of regular membership and customer communications using a range of tools and platforms to achieve this and to monitor effectiveness. They will plan and implement the production of high-quality marketing materials, communication tools and content (written, audio and visual) that raise awareness, drive engagement and generate take up of CoramBAAF s member benefits and services. The postholder will maintain and develop brand assets to ensure all communications remain effective and consistent. The role is ideal for someone who wants to build on their existing knowledge, skills and experience in a small, friendly and busy organisation. Please see the job description and person specification for full details. To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application. Closing Date: 5th January 2026 at 23:59 Interview Date: Week commencing 19th January 2026 Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram. If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No. 312278.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Advert Job Title - Senior Communications and Marketing Officer Contract - Permanent, Full Time Hours - 35 hours per week Salary - £35,000 per annum Location - Coram Campus, London WC1N 1AZ (with flexibility for hybrid working) About Coram Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK s most vulnerable children and young people. We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime. Coram is the UK s oldest children s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive. About CoramBAAF CoramBAAF is the UK's leading membership organisation for professionals dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people in care. Our corporate members in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland represent 94% of all local authorities as well as regional adoption agencies, health and social care trusts, independent fostering providers and voluntary adoption agencies, and cover 88% of all children and family social workers. Our 650+ individual and associate members - comprising lawyers, health professionals, educational institutions, therapeutic and family support services, and more - reflect the multidisciplinary nature of our work. Together, our members make up the largest network of organisations and individuals involved with children in their journey through the care system. About the role The Senior Communications and Marketing Officer works across the varied functions and services of CoramBAAF including policy and practice, membership, publications, and training and events. The postholder will be involved in developing, delivering and monitoring communications tools and channels, building networks, and increasing engagement with CoramBAAF members, the children s services sector and the wider general public. This role will suit an enthusiastic and experienced communications and marketing professional with a passion for engaging audiences across multiple channels and experience of planning and delivering marketing activity and collateral, brand development, corporate publications, audio-visual content, targeted campaigns and digital media. The Senior Communications and Marketing Officer is responsible for devising and delivering a programme of regular membership and customer communications using a range of tools and platforms to achieve this and to monitor effectiveness. They will plan and implement the production of high-quality marketing materials, communication tools and content (written, audio and visual) that raise awareness, drive engagement and generate take up of CoramBAAF s member benefits and services. The postholder will maintain and develop brand assets to ensure all communications remain effective and consistent. The role is ideal for someone who wants to build on their existing knowledge, skills and experience in a small, friendly and busy organisation. Please see the job description and person specification for full details. To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application. Closing Date: 5th January 2026 at 23:59 Interview Date: Week commencing 19th January 2026 Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram. If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No. 312278.
Closing date: Sunday 21 st December 2025 at 23:55. Interviews to be held: January 2026. Anonymised Application - in keeping with Camden's commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. About us The London Borough of Camden is a leader in sustainable transport. We consistently push the boundaries of what is possible to create a cleaner and safer borough, as well as city centre - whether it is pedestrianisation of Camden High Street, award-winning central London schemes such as the West End Project, Healthy School Streets, or our progressive parking policies. At Camden, we're not just designing streets - we're reshaping the way people live, move and connect. We're building a borough where walking, cycling, and sustainable travel are the norm, not the exception. This is your chance to be part of an ambitious and forward-thinking team making radical social change a reality. The role As a Principal Transport Planner, you will lead on the development and delivery of multiple, significant neighbourhood-based Healthy Streets projects, from localised safety schemes and Healthy School Streets (HSS) to low-traffic neighbourhood initiatives. The Safe & Healthy Streets team at Camden is at the forefront of Healthy Streets based project delivery and in the recent Healthy Streets Scorecard Camden was the third placed borough overall. An overview of the schemes that the Healthy Streets team Camden have delivered between 22/23 - 24/25 is available here . In this role you will be responsible for programme managing the development and implementation of multiple medium to large size "Healthy Streets" projects within neighbourhoods across Camden. You will be responsible for leading a sub-team of two transport planners (one at Senior level, one at Planner level) in a pro-active, innovative, and dynamic way, helping those officers deliver a portfolio of Healthy Streets projects and support their personal development. You will lead the sub-team, working closely with colleagues in Camden's Design Engineering team, and work with consultants in delivering the roll-out of Healthy Route projects across Camden. These Healthy Streets projects focus on localised road safety, bus priority, walking, cycling, traffic reduction and public realm improvement. For examples of some the types of schemes you could be leading on in this role please see the following schemes Camden is currently consulting on or constructing: Fitzrovia Phase 1 - Status: Under construction St George The Martyr (HSS) - Status: consultation complete King Henrys Road Area - Status: nearing construction Camden is currently in the first year of its three year delivery plan (25/26-27/28) which sets out an ambitious programme of delivery of Healthy Streets measures. In developing schemes such as the above, you will be required to consider how these schemes can support wider improvements to our public realm and the climate emergency, for example through the introduction of urban greening and so on. The role will be responsible for project management across all aspects of Healthy streets schemes and delivery with a non-exhaustive list of key tasks below: Project planning, Resource planning Feasibility and optioneering, Engagement & consultation, Decision Report, Stakeholder management, Monitoring, Budgeting and financial controls You will work with colleagues across the Council - including within planning, place and design, Greenspaces, regeneration, sustainability, and inclusive economy - to ensure that Healthy Routes projects support and contribute to wider strategic initiatives, such as the renewal of our High Streets and improving air quality. About you To be successful in securing this role you will have strong experience of successful project/programme management and delivery of complex Healthy School Streets and other heathy streets schemes. You will also have a strong understanding and experience of the policy and statutory framework within which Healthy Streets, transport planning and related activities. You will be a pro-active and forward-thinking experienced project manager, capable of successfully managing initiatives, often over-lapping with one another, both on time and to budget. You will be able to demonstrate effective partnership working and the ability to develop strong stakeholder relations, including liaising with all relevant external organisations such as TfL, GLA, other boroughs and external funders. To ensure success in this role, you will need to have a strong understanding and appreciate of issues specifically around streetscape design, accessibility, and sustainability. You will have demonstrable experience of preparing high quality papers and reports for Council Committees, public meetings, and other bodies such as appeals and public inquiries (may be required to attend such events as and when necessary). You will be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively help support and oversee the workload of more junior members of a team and/or consultants. To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by clicking HERE Working for Camden We're ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we're supporting our communities, and we'll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we'd love to talk. At Camden, you'll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click HERE to see full details of our benefits. Additional information To view the Job Profile, please CLICK HERE To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the 'Why you?' section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the "About You" section. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website Asking for Adjustments Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on , at or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. works for you.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Closing date: Sunday 21 st December 2025 at 23:55. Interviews to be held: January 2026. Anonymised Application - in keeping with Camden's commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. About us The London Borough of Camden is a leader in sustainable transport. We consistently push the boundaries of what is possible to create a cleaner and safer borough, as well as city centre - whether it is pedestrianisation of Camden High Street, award-winning central London schemes such as the West End Project, Healthy School Streets, or our progressive parking policies. At Camden, we're not just designing streets - we're reshaping the way people live, move and connect. We're building a borough where walking, cycling, and sustainable travel are the norm, not the exception. This is your chance to be part of an ambitious and forward-thinking team making radical social change a reality. The role As a Principal Transport Planner, you will lead on the development and delivery of multiple, significant neighbourhood-based Healthy Streets projects, from localised safety schemes and Healthy School Streets (HSS) to low-traffic neighbourhood initiatives. The Safe & Healthy Streets team at Camden is at the forefront of Healthy Streets based project delivery and in the recent Healthy Streets Scorecard Camden was the third placed borough overall. An overview of the schemes that the Healthy Streets team Camden have delivered between 22/23 - 24/25 is available here . In this role you will be responsible for programme managing the development and implementation of multiple medium to large size "Healthy Streets" projects within neighbourhoods across Camden. You will be responsible for leading a sub-team of two transport planners (one at Senior level, one at Planner level) in a pro-active, innovative, and dynamic way, helping those officers deliver a portfolio of Healthy Streets projects and support their personal development. You will lead the sub-team, working closely with colleagues in Camden's Design Engineering team, and work with consultants in delivering the roll-out of Healthy Route projects across Camden. These Healthy Streets projects focus on localised road safety, bus priority, walking, cycling, traffic reduction and public realm improvement. For examples of some the types of schemes you could be leading on in this role please see the following schemes Camden is currently consulting on or constructing: Fitzrovia Phase 1 - Status: Under construction St George The Martyr (HSS) - Status: consultation complete King Henrys Road Area - Status: nearing construction Camden is currently in the first year of its three year delivery plan (25/26-27/28) which sets out an ambitious programme of delivery of Healthy Streets measures. In developing schemes such as the above, you will be required to consider how these schemes can support wider improvements to our public realm and the climate emergency, for example through the introduction of urban greening and so on. The role will be responsible for project management across all aspects of Healthy streets schemes and delivery with a non-exhaustive list of key tasks below: Project planning, Resource planning Feasibility and optioneering, Engagement & consultation, Decision Report, Stakeholder management, Monitoring, Budgeting and financial controls You will work with colleagues across the Council - including within planning, place and design, Greenspaces, regeneration, sustainability, and inclusive economy - to ensure that Healthy Routes projects support and contribute to wider strategic initiatives, such as the renewal of our High Streets and improving air quality. About you To be successful in securing this role you will have strong experience of successful project/programme management and delivery of complex Healthy School Streets and other heathy streets schemes. You will also have a strong understanding and experience of the policy and statutory framework within which Healthy Streets, transport planning and related activities. You will be a pro-active and forward-thinking experienced project manager, capable of successfully managing initiatives, often over-lapping with one another, both on time and to budget. You will be able to demonstrate effective partnership working and the ability to develop strong stakeholder relations, including liaising with all relevant external organisations such as TfL, GLA, other boroughs and external funders. To ensure success in this role, you will need to have a strong understanding and appreciate of issues specifically around streetscape design, accessibility, and sustainability. You will have demonstrable experience of preparing high quality papers and reports for Council Committees, public meetings, and other bodies such as appeals and public inquiries (may be required to attend such events as and when necessary). You will be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively help support and oversee the workload of more junior members of a team and/or consultants. To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by clicking HERE Working for Camden We're ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we're supporting our communities, and we'll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we'd love to talk. At Camden, you'll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click HERE to see full details of our benefits. Additional information To view the Job Profile, please CLICK HERE To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the 'Why you?' section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the "About You" section. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website Asking for Adjustments Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on , at or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. works for you.
PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY JOB TITLE: Calling Landscape Architects to the Associate Programme Are you a landscape architect who cares deeply about the role nature plays in everyday life? Public Practice offers an opportunity to put your skills where they matter most: at the heart of communities in England and Wales. We re recruiting talented, motivated and experienced landscape architects who want to gain experience in the public sector. Our flagship initiative provides the support and structure to help you confidently take this next step in your career. The Associate Programme can offer you: A public sector role matched to your experience and skills A tailored development course to support your shift into public service A cohort of peers to grow with, connect with and learn alongside The Programme involves completing a competitive application process. When you apply to this advert, you re applying to join the Associate Programme rather than applying directly to a local authority. Successful candidates will secure a 12-month minimum employment contract, with a salary ranging between £30,000 and £55,000, depending on experience. YOUR JOB ROLE IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR Following the new announcements relating to nature, landscape, and ecology, local government has an ever-increasing need for in-house skills relating to blue and green infrastructure and biodiversity. There is also renewed attention to new settlements and large-scale master planning for development, both in terms of supporting a quality public realm, as well as active travel and healthy living. A Landscape Architect placement may involve: Undertaking landscape character appraisals of key sites as part of Local Plan site assessments. Taking a landscape-led approach to the strategic planning for emerging masterplans, urban extensions or new settlements. Integrating green infrastructure and sustainable urban drainage into major developments, infrastructure or highways. Preparing public realm design guides across Authorities or areas of development. Securing funding for restoring or revitalising parks and open spaces. Promoting active travel and sustainable forms of transport through public realm improvements. Implementing biodiversity net-gain For more information about roles that Landscape Architects can take on in the public sector, visit the disciplines section of our website: WHO YOU ARE We want our cohorts to be diverse in terms of skills, experience, and backgrounds and actively encourage applications from all sections of society, be it age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, neurodiversity or disability. We require applicants to have a minimum of three years of relevant professional working experience within the built environment so they can hit the ground running from the start. There is no upper limit. To be eligible for the programme, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are not able to sponsor visas. Applicants must be willing to consider a full-time equivalent salary of £30,000 £55,000, depending on the role's grade and their experience. WHO WE ARE Public Practice was founded as a social enterprise in October 2017 with a mission to build the public sector s capability to improve the quality, equality, and sustainability of places. We believe that local government's role is crucial in creating and managing everyday places that work for everyone, and that to achieve this, it must be well-resourced with diverse placemaking skills and the right support to lead the way. We deliver services to help the public sector build capacity and develop its placemaking capabilities. This includes the recruitment of talented placemaking professionals into the sector through the Associate Programme, a jobs board for senior placemaking officers, the publication of an annual Insights Report and a Public Placemakers Magazine, Public Notice . LOCATION We recruit Associates to jobs in Authorities across England and Wales. Opportunities to work from home have increased, but there is generally an expectation that Associates are present at their Authorities offices on a weekly basis (around two days per week), although this does vary across Authorities. You will also need to be able to attend a limited number of in-person courses and field trip days throughout the first 12 months in your role. HOW TO APPLY The first stage of the application process is completing an online form. Applicants will then be assessed anonymously based on their answers to questions. Those who are successful at the online stage will receive an email on 15 January 2026 inviting them to book into two online assessments. If you meet our requirements after all assessments, you will join our pool of candidates and be considered for any suitable roles we receive. We strongly recommend you take our Eligibility Quiz or attend one of our events for further information on our programme before starting your application on our website: Become an Associate The deadline to apply is 4 January 2026 ACCESSIBILITY Public Practice is committed to creating equal access to our recruitment process for all. If, for any accessibility reasons, you would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format, please email info(A)publicpractice.org.uk or call to discuss your requirements. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Dec 05, 2025
Contractor
PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY JOB TITLE: Calling Landscape Architects to the Associate Programme Are you a landscape architect who cares deeply about the role nature plays in everyday life? Public Practice offers an opportunity to put your skills where they matter most: at the heart of communities in England and Wales. We re recruiting talented, motivated and experienced landscape architects who want to gain experience in the public sector. Our flagship initiative provides the support and structure to help you confidently take this next step in your career. The Associate Programme can offer you: A public sector role matched to your experience and skills A tailored development course to support your shift into public service A cohort of peers to grow with, connect with and learn alongside The Programme involves completing a competitive application process. When you apply to this advert, you re applying to join the Associate Programme rather than applying directly to a local authority. Successful candidates will secure a 12-month minimum employment contract, with a salary ranging between £30,000 and £55,000, depending on experience. YOUR JOB ROLE IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR Following the new announcements relating to nature, landscape, and ecology, local government has an ever-increasing need for in-house skills relating to blue and green infrastructure and biodiversity. There is also renewed attention to new settlements and large-scale master planning for development, both in terms of supporting a quality public realm, as well as active travel and healthy living. A Landscape Architect placement may involve: Undertaking landscape character appraisals of key sites as part of Local Plan site assessments. Taking a landscape-led approach to the strategic planning for emerging masterplans, urban extensions or new settlements. Integrating green infrastructure and sustainable urban drainage into major developments, infrastructure or highways. Preparing public realm design guides across Authorities or areas of development. Securing funding for restoring or revitalising parks and open spaces. Promoting active travel and sustainable forms of transport through public realm improvements. Implementing biodiversity net-gain For more information about roles that Landscape Architects can take on in the public sector, visit the disciplines section of our website: WHO YOU ARE We want our cohorts to be diverse in terms of skills, experience, and backgrounds and actively encourage applications from all sections of society, be it age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, neurodiversity or disability. We require applicants to have a minimum of three years of relevant professional working experience within the built environment so they can hit the ground running from the start. There is no upper limit. To be eligible for the programme, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are not able to sponsor visas. Applicants must be willing to consider a full-time equivalent salary of £30,000 £55,000, depending on the role's grade and their experience. WHO WE ARE Public Practice was founded as a social enterprise in October 2017 with a mission to build the public sector s capability to improve the quality, equality, and sustainability of places. We believe that local government's role is crucial in creating and managing everyday places that work for everyone, and that to achieve this, it must be well-resourced with diverse placemaking skills and the right support to lead the way. We deliver services to help the public sector build capacity and develop its placemaking capabilities. This includes the recruitment of talented placemaking professionals into the sector through the Associate Programme, a jobs board for senior placemaking officers, the publication of an annual Insights Report and a Public Placemakers Magazine, Public Notice . LOCATION We recruit Associates to jobs in Authorities across England and Wales. Opportunities to work from home have increased, but there is generally an expectation that Associates are present at their Authorities offices on a weekly basis (around two days per week), although this does vary across Authorities. You will also need to be able to attend a limited number of in-person courses and field trip days throughout the first 12 months in your role. HOW TO APPLY The first stage of the application process is completing an online form. Applicants will then be assessed anonymously based on their answers to questions. Those who are successful at the online stage will receive an email on 15 January 2026 inviting them to book into two online assessments. If you meet our requirements after all assessments, you will join our pool of candidates and be considered for any suitable roles we receive. We strongly recommend you take our Eligibility Quiz or attend one of our events for further information on our programme before starting your application on our website: Become an Associate The deadline to apply is 4 January 2026 ACCESSIBILITY Public Practice is committed to creating equal access to our recruitment process for all. If, for any accessibility reasons, you would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format, please email info(A)publicpractice.org.uk or call to discuss your requirements. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
JOB TITLE: Calling Landscape Architects to the Associate Programme Are you a landscape architect who cares deeply about the role nature plays in everyday life? Public Practice offers an opportunity to put your skills where they matter most: at the heart of communities in England and Wales. We're recruiting talented, motivated and experienced landscape architects who want to gain experience in the public sector. Our flagship initiative provides the support and structure to help you confidently take this next step in your career. The Associate Programme can offer you: A public sector role matched to your experience and skills A tailored development course to support your shift into public service A cohort of peers to grow with, connect with and learn alongside The Programme involves completing a competitive application process. When you apply to this advert, you're applying to join the Associate Programme rather than applying directly to a local authority. Successful candidates will secure a 12-month minimum employment contract, with a salary ranging between £30,000 and £55,000, depending on experience. YOUR JOB ROLE IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR Following the new announcements relating to nature, landscape, and ecology, local government has an ever-increasing need for in-house skills relating to blue and green infrastructure and biodiversity. There is also renewed attention to new settlements and large-scale master planning for development, both in terms of supporting a quality public realm, as well as active travel and healthy living. A Landscape Architect placement may involve: Undertaking landscape character appraisals of key sites as part of Local Plan site assessments. Taking a landscape-led approach to the strategic planning for emerging masterplans, urban extensions or new settlements. Integrating green infrastructure and sustainable urban drainage into major developments, infrastructure or highways. Preparing public realm design guides across Authorities or areas of development. Securing funding for restoring or revitalising parks and open spaces. Promoting active travel and sustainable forms of transport through public realm improvements. Implementing biodiversity net-gain For more information about roles that Landscape Architects can take on in the public sector, visit the disciplines section of our website: WHO YOU ARE We want our cohorts to be diverse in terms of skills, experience, and backgrounds and actively encourage applications from all sections of society, be it age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, neurodiversity or disability. We require applicants to have a minimum of three years of relevant professional working experience within the built environment so they can hit the ground running from the start. There is no upper limit. To be eligible for the programme, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are not able to sponsor visas. Applicants must be willing to consider a full-time equivalent salary of £30,000 - £55,000, depending on the role's grade and their experience. WHO WE ARE Public Practice was founded as a social enterprise in October 2017 with a mission to build the public sector's capability to improve the quality, equality, and sustainability of places. We believe that local government's role is crucial in creating and managing everyday places that work for everyone, and that to achieve this, it must be well-resourced with diverse placemaking skills and the right support to lead the way. We deliver services to help the public sector build capacity and develop its placemaking capabilities. This includes the recruitment of talented placemaking professionals into the sector through the Associate Programme, a jobs board for senior placemaking officers, the publication of an annual Insights Report and a Public Placemakers Magazine, Public Notice . LOCATION We recruit Associates to jobs in Authorities across England and Wales. Opportunities to work from home have increased, but there is generally an expectation that Associates are present at their Authorities' offices on a weekly basis (around two days per week), although this does vary across Authorities. You will also need to be able to attend a limited number of in-person courses and field trip days throughout the first 12 months in your role. HOW TO APPLY The first stage of the application process is completing an online form. Applicants will then be assessed anonymously based on their answers to questions. Those who are successful at the online stage will receive an email on 15 January 2026 inviting them to book into two online assessments. If you meet our requirements after all assessments, you will join our pool of candidates and be considered for any suitable roles we receive. We strongly recommend you take our Eligibility Quiz or attend one of our events for further information on our programme before starting your application on our website: Become an Associate The deadline to apply is 4 January 2026 ACCESSIBILITY Public Practice is committed to creating equal access to our recruitment process for all. If, for any accessibility reasons, you would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format, please email or call to discuss your requirements.
Dec 05, 2025
Contractor
JOB TITLE: Calling Landscape Architects to the Associate Programme Are you a landscape architect who cares deeply about the role nature plays in everyday life? Public Practice offers an opportunity to put your skills where they matter most: at the heart of communities in England and Wales. We're recruiting talented, motivated and experienced landscape architects who want to gain experience in the public sector. Our flagship initiative provides the support and structure to help you confidently take this next step in your career. The Associate Programme can offer you: A public sector role matched to your experience and skills A tailored development course to support your shift into public service A cohort of peers to grow with, connect with and learn alongside The Programme involves completing a competitive application process. When you apply to this advert, you're applying to join the Associate Programme rather than applying directly to a local authority. Successful candidates will secure a 12-month minimum employment contract, with a salary ranging between £30,000 and £55,000, depending on experience. YOUR JOB ROLE IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR Following the new announcements relating to nature, landscape, and ecology, local government has an ever-increasing need for in-house skills relating to blue and green infrastructure and biodiversity. There is also renewed attention to new settlements and large-scale master planning for development, both in terms of supporting a quality public realm, as well as active travel and healthy living. A Landscape Architect placement may involve: Undertaking landscape character appraisals of key sites as part of Local Plan site assessments. Taking a landscape-led approach to the strategic planning for emerging masterplans, urban extensions or new settlements. Integrating green infrastructure and sustainable urban drainage into major developments, infrastructure or highways. Preparing public realm design guides across Authorities or areas of development. Securing funding for restoring or revitalising parks and open spaces. Promoting active travel and sustainable forms of transport through public realm improvements. Implementing biodiversity net-gain For more information about roles that Landscape Architects can take on in the public sector, visit the disciplines section of our website: WHO YOU ARE We want our cohorts to be diverse in terms of skills, experience, and backgrounds and actively encourage applications from all sections of society, be it age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, neurodiversity or disability. We require applicants to have a minimum of three years of relevant professional working experience within the built environment so they can hit the ground running from the start. There is no upper limit. To be eligible for the programme, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are not able to sponsor visas. Applicants must be willing to consider a full-time equivalent salary of £30,000 - £55,000, depending on the role's grade and their experience. WHO WE ARE Public Practice was founded as a social enterprise in October 2017 with a mission to build the public sector's capability to improve the quality, equality, and sustainability of places. We believe that local government's role is crucial in creating and managing everyday places that work for everyone, and that to achieve this, it must be well-resourced with diverse placemaking skills and the right support to lead the way. We deliver services to help the public sector build capacity and develop its placemaking capabilities. This includes the recruitment of talented placemaking professionals into the sector through the Associate Programme, a jobs board for senior placemaking officers, the publication of an annual Insights Report and a Public Placemakers Magazine, Public Notice . LOCATION We recruit Associates to jobs in Authorities across England and Wales. Opportunities to work from home have increased, but there is generally an expectation that Associates are present at their Authorities' offices on a weekly basis (around two days per week), although this does vary across Authorities. You will also need to be able to attend a limited number of in-person courses and field trip days throughout the first 12 months in your role. HOW TO APPLY The first stage of the application process is completing an online form. Applicants will then be assessed anonymously based on their answers to questions. Those who are successful at the online stage will receive an email on 15 January 2026 inviting them to book into two online assessments. If you meet our requirements after all assessments, you will join our pool of candidates and be considered for any suitable roles we receive. We strongly recommend you take our Eligibility Quiz or attend one of our events for further information on our programme before starting your application on our website: Become an Associate The deadline to apply is 4 January 2026 ACCESSIBILITY Public Practice is committed to creating equal access to our recruitment process for all. If, for any accessibility reasons, you would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format, please email or call to discuss your requirements.
PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY JOB TITLE: Calling Landscape Architects to the Associate Programme Are you a landscape architect who cares deeply about the role nature plays in everyday life? Public Practice offers an opportunity to put your skills where they matter most: at the heart of communities in England and Wales. We re recruiting talented, motivated and experienced landscape architects who want to gain experience in the public sector. Our flagship initiative provides the support and structure to help you confidently take this next step in your career. The Associate Programme can offer you: A public sector role matched to your experience and skills A tailored development course to support your shift into public service A cohort of peers to grow with, connect with and learn alongside The Programme involves completing a competitive application process. When you apply to this advert, you re applying to join the Associate Programme rather than applying directly to a local authority. Successful candidates will secure a 12-month minimum employment contract, with a salary ranging between £30,000 and £55,000, depending on experience. YOUR JOB ROLE IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR Following the new announcements relating to nature, landscape, and ecology, local government has an ever-increasing need for in-house skills relating to blue and green infrastructure and biodiversity. There is also renewed attention to new settlements and large-scale master planning for development, both in terms of supporting a quality public realm, as well as active travel and healthy living. A Landscape Architect placement may involve: Undertaking landscape character appraisals of key sites as part of Local Plan site assessments. Taking a landscape-led approach to the strategic planning for emerging masterplans, urban extensions or new settlements. Integrating green infrastructure and sustainable urban drainage into major developments, infrastructure or highways. Preparing public realm design guides across Authorities or areas of development. Securing funding for restoring or revitalising parks and open spaces. Promoting active travel and sustainable forms of transport through public realm improvements. Implementing biodiversity net-gain For more information about roles that Landscape Architects can take on in the public sector, visit the disciplines section of our website: WHO YOU ARE We want our cohorts to be diverse in terms of skills, experience, and backgrounds and actively encourage applications from all sections of society, be it age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, neurodiversity or disability. We require applicants to have a minimum of three years of relevant professional working experience within the built environment so they can hit the ground running from the start. There is no upper limit. To be eligible for the programme, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are not able to sponsor visas. Applicants must be willing to consider a full-time equivalent salary of £30,000 £55,000, depending on the role's grade and their experience. WHO WE ARE Public Practice was founded as a social enterprise in October 2017 with a mission to build the public sector s capability to improve the quality, equality, and sustainability of places. We believe that local government's role is crucial in creating and managing everyday places that work for everyone, and that to achieve this, it must be well-resourced with diverse placemaking skills and the right support to lead the way. We deliver services to help the public sector build capacity and develop its placemaking capabilities. This includes the recruitment of talented placemaking professionals into the sector through the Associate Programme, a jobs board for senior placemaking officers, the publication of an annual Insights Report and a Public Placemakers Magazine, Public Notice . LOCATION We recruit Associates to jobs in Authorities across England and Wales. Opportunities to work from home have increased, but there is generally an expectation that Associates are present at their Authorities offices on a weekly basis (around two days per week), although this does vary across Authorities. You will also need to be able to attend a limited number of in-person courses and field trip days throughout the first 12 months in your role. HOW TO APPLY The first stage of the application process is completing an online form. Applicants will then be assessed anonymously based on their answers to questions. Those who are successful at the online stage will receive an email on 15 January 2026 inviting them to book into two online assessments. If you meet our requirements after all assessments, you will join our pool of candidates and be considered for any suitable roles we receive. We strongly recommend you take our Eligibility Quiz or attend one of our events for further information on our programme before starting your application on our website: Become an Associate The deadline to apply is 4 January 2026 ACCESSIBILITY Public Practice is committed to creating equal access to our recruitment process for all. If, for any accessibility reasons, you would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format, please email info(A)publicpractice.org.uk or call to discuss your requirements. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Dec 05, 2025
Contractor
PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY JOB TITLE: Calling Landscape Architects to the Associate Programme Are you a landscape architect who cares deeply about the role nature plays in everyday life? Public Practice offers an opportunity to put your skills where they matter most: at the heart of communities in England and Wales. We re recruiting talented, motivated and experienced landscape architects who want to gain experience in the public sector. Our flagship initiative provides the support and structure to help you confidently take this next step in your career. The Associate Programme can offer you: A public sector role matched to your experience and skills A tailored development course to support your shift into public service A cohort of peers to grow with, connect with and learn alongside The Programme involves completing a competitive application process. When you apply to this advert, you re applying to join the Associate Programme rather than applying directly to a local authority. Successful candidates will secure a 12-month minimum employment contract, with a salary ranging between £30,000 and £55,000, depending on experience. YOUR JOB ROLE IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR Following the new announcements relating to nature, landscape, and ecology, local government has an ever-increasing need for in-house skills relating to blue and green infrastructure and biodiversity. There is also renewed attention to new settlements and large-scale master planning for development, both in terms of supporting a quality public realm, as well as active travel and healthy living. A Landscape Architect placement may involve: Undertaking landscape character appraisals of key sites as part of Local Plan site assessments. Taking a landscape-led approach to the strategic planning for emerging masterplans, urban extensions or new settlements. Integrating green infrastructure and sustainable urban drainage into major developments, infrastructure or highways. Preparing public realm design guides across Authorities or areas of development. Securing funding for restoring or revitalising parks and open spaces. Promoting active travel and sustainable forms of transport through public realm improvements. Implementing biodiversity net-gain For more information about roles that Landscape Architects can take on in the public sector, visit the disciplines section of our website: WHO YOU ARE We want our cohorts to be diverse in terms of skills, experience, and backgrounds and actively encourage applications from all sections of society, be it age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, neurodiversity or disability. We require applicants to have a minimum of three years of relevant professional working experience within the built environment so they can hit the ground running from the start. There is no upper limit. To be eligible for the programme, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are not able to sponsor visas. Applicants must be willing to consider a full-time equivalent salary of £30,000 £55,000, depending on the role's grade and their experience. WHO WE ARE Public Practice was founded as a social enterprise in October 2017 with a mission to build the public sector s capability to improve the quality, equality, and sustainability of places. We believe that local government's role is crucial in creating and managing everyday places that work for everyone, and that to achieve this, it must be well-resourced with diverse placemaking skills and the right support to lead the way. We deliver services to help the public sector build capacity and develop its placemaking capabilities. This includes the recruitment of talented placemaking professionals into the sector through the Associate Programme, a jobs board for senior placemaking officers, the publication of an annual Insights Report and a Public Placemakers Magazine, Public Notice . LOCATION We recruit Associates to jobs in Authorities across England and Wales. Opportunities to work from home have increased, but there is generally an expectation that Associates are present at their Authorities offices on a weekly basis (around two days per week), although this does vary across Authorities. You will also need to be able to attend a limited number of in-person courses and field trip days throughout the first 12 months in your role. HOW TO APPLY The first stage of the application process is completing an online form. Applicants will then be assessed anonymously based on their answers to questions. Those who are successful at the online stage will receive an email on 15 January 2026 inviting them to book into two online assessments. If you meet our requirements after all assessments, you will join our pool of candidates and be considered for any suitable roles we receive. We strongly recommend you take our Eligibility Quiz or attend one of our events for further information on our programme before starting your application on our website: Become an Associate The deadline to apply is 4 January 2026 ACCESSIBILITY Public Practice is committed to creating equal access to our recruitment process for all. If, for any accessibility reasons, you would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format, please email info(A)publicpractice.org.uk or call to discuss your requirements. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Bridgend County Borough Council
Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan
Senior Planning Officer - Strategic Transportation (Internal) Job description 37 hours per week Do you want to play a key part in shaping sustainable development and ensuring vital infrastructure investment in Bridgend County Borough Council? If so, we want to hear from you! About the Roles An exciting opportunity has arisen for two suitably experienced individuals to take key roles in the Strategic Transport function at Bridgend a small but efficient and highly-skilled, team within the Planning & Development Services Group. The roles will be responsible in assisting with the implementation and monitoring of the Authority s transportation policies in the context of national, regional and local transportation issues and the promotion of the active travel agenda. This includes working on the active travel programme, contributing to the development of transport related policy for inclusion in the land use planning system, preparing submissions to the Regional Transport Fund (RTF), developing the wider strategic transport programme and providing specialist advice on strategic highway matters. The roles also involve undertaking site visits, attending client meetings, public meetings, meetings with local Councillors, liaising with other professionals including highways design engineers, town planners, local authority officers and civil engineering contractors. The candidates will have a good working knowledge and experience of transport policy and highway matters both at a local and regional level together with an understanding of the range of issues in the provision of transportation services at local authority level. For an informal discussion about the role please contact: Jonathan parsons Group Manager Planning and Development Services Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. The council s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 10 December 2025 Shortlisting Date: 12 December 2025 Interview Date: January 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Senior Planning Officer - Strategic Transportation (Internal) Job description 37 hours per week Do you want to play a key part in shaping sustainable development and ensuring vital infrastructure investment in Bridgend County Borough Council? If so, we want to hear from you! About the Roles An exciting opportunity has arisen for two suitably experienced individuals to take key roles in the Strategic Transport function at Bridgend a small but efficient and highly-skilled, team within the Planning & Development Services Group. The roles will be responsible in assisting with the implementation and monitoring of the Authority s transportation policies in the context of national, regional and local transportation issues and the promotion of the active travel agenda. This includes working on the active travel programme, contributing to the development of transport related policy for inclusion in the land use planning system, preparing submissions to the Regional Transport Fund (RTF), developing the wider strategic transport programme and providing specialist advice on strategic highway matters. The roles also involve undertaking site visits, attending client meetings, public meetings, meetings with local Councillors, liaising with other professionals including highways design engineers, town planners, local authority officers and civil engineering contractors. The candidates will have a good working knowledge and experience of transport policy and highway matters both at a local and regional level together with an understanding of the range of issues in the provision of transportation services at local authority level. For an informal discussion about the role please contact: Jonathan parsons Group Manager Planning and Development Services Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. The council s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 10 December 2025 Shortlisting Date: 12 December 2025 Interview Date: January 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification
Gloucestershire County Council
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Youth Justice Case Responsible Officer This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Salary: £37,280 - £40,777 Hours per Week: 37.00 Contract Type: Fixed term and permanent Duration: 12 months for the fixed term Closing Date: 07/12/2025 Job Requisition Number: 12638 This post is open to job share We are currently recruting for two Youth Justice Worker to join our Gloucestershire Youth Justice team on a fixed term contract and permanent basis. About us For all your hard work, you will receive the following: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum subject to experience flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave pro rata family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. an in-house Occupational Health service employee discount scheme cycle to work scheme links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network career development and qualification opportunities Right child, right support, right time, every time In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children's Services have been officially judged as ' Good' with 'Outstanding' elements . Ofsted also said 'Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.'This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce.We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About our teams At Gloucestershire YJS, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our vision is to build a county where children on the edge of or within the youth justice system receive the right support at the right time-without stigma-so they can grow up healthy, resilient, and connected to nurturing communities where they can reach their potential. We want a youth justice system that is fair and inclusive, reduces social disadvantage, and ensures that victims of crime, and the communities of Gloucestershire feel supported and safe. As a multi-disciplinary service, the YJS endeavours to deliver high-quality support to children through the operationalisation of the 'Child First' framework', one that recognises each child's stories, needs and unique strengths, and provides interventions that are constructive, future-focused, empowering children to move forward with a positive identity. About you Working within a challenging youth justice landscape, we're looking for resilient, skilled, and compassionate professionals who are committed to making a real difference You will be joining an authority with a strong set of values that underpin the work we do: Accountability, Empowerment, Excellence, Integrity and Respect. As a Youth Justice Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children and families through complex challenges. You'll work collaboratively with professionals across health, education, police, and social care to deliver tailored interventions that reduce offending and promote positive identity development. You will ensure that we keep children at the heart of our assessments, interventions and decision making so that they, and their families, receive coordinated and appropriate support in order to create safer communities with fewer victims. This will involve: managing a caseload of children involved in the youth justice system, often facing multiple and complex needs, in accordance with national and local standards conducting assessments using Youth Justice Board (YJB) approved tools to understand offending, risk, safety, and wellbeing; taking necessary measures to ensure that welfare needs are dealt with effectively and public protection considerations are appropriately managed ensuring that victims' voices are considered and their views reflected in restorative approaches with children and families collaborating with children and families to create bespoke, evidence-based, intervention plans to address all areas of need, delivering direct work and regularly reviewing plans and interventions to ensure their suitability and effectiveness attendance at Youth Magistrates and Crown Court, preparing and presenting verbal and written reports to support bail and sentence planning support children in custody and facilitate effective resettlement into the community The ideal applicant will have significant experience of working directly with vulnerable children, young people and families, a strong understanding of the complex issues that affect children and in the youth justice system, knowledge of trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches, experience of multi-agency working and collaborative planning. To be successful for the post we also need you to have: graduate or equivalent professional qualification (Social Care, Education, Youth Work, Criminal Justice, Health) a full driving licence and willingness to drive DBS clearance Interview date is set for 15th and 16th December 2025. If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Please note we may close the advert a week early depending on the amount of applications we recieve. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- Youth Justice Job Profile This position is subject to a DBS check.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Youth Justice Case Responsible Officer This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Salary: £37,280 - £40,777 Hours per Week: 37.00 Contract Type: Fixed term and permanent Duration: 12 months for the fixed term Closing Date: 07/12/2025 Job Requisition Number: 12638 This post is open to job share We are currently recruting for two Youth Justice Worker to join our Gloucestershire Youth Justice team on a fixed term contract and permanent basis. About us For all your hard work, you will receive the following: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum subject to experience flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave pro rata family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. an in-house Occupational Health service employee discount scheme cycle to work scheme links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network career development and qualification opportunities Right child, right support, right time, every time In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children's Services have been officially judged as ' Good' with 'Outstanding' elements . Ofsted also said 'Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.'This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce.We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About our teams At Gloucestershire YJS, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our vision is to build a county where children on the edge of or within the youth justice system receive the right support at the right time-without stigma-so they can grow up healthy, resilient, and connected to nurturing communities where they can reach their potential. We want a youth justice system that is fair and inclusive, reduces social disadvantage, and ensures that victims of crime, and the communities of Gloucestershire feel supported and safe. As a multi-disciplinary service, the YJS endeavours to deliver high-quality support to children through the operationalisation of the 'Child First' framework', one that recognises each child's stories, needs and unique strengths, and provides interventions that are constructive, future-focused, empowering children to move forward with a positive identity. About you Working within a challenging youth justice landscape, we're looking for resilient, skilled, and compassionate professionals who are committed to making a real difference You will be joining an authority with a strong set of values that underpin the work we do: Accountability, Empowerment, Excellence, Integrity and Respect. As a Youth Justice Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children and families through complex challenges. You'll work collaboratively with professionals across health, education, police, and social care to deliver tailored interventions that reduce offending and promote positive identity development. You will ensure that we keep children at the heart of our assessments, interventions and decision making so that they, and their families, receive coordinated and appropriate support in order to create safer communities with fewer victims. This will involve: managing a caseload of children involved in the youth justice system, often facing multiple and complex needs, in accordance with national and local standards conducting assessments using Youth Justice Board (YJB) approved tools to understand offending, risk, safety, and wellbeing; taking necessary measures to ensure that welfare needs are dealt with effectively and public protection considerations are appropriately managed ensuring that victims' voices are considered and their views reflected in restorative approaches with children and families collaborating with children and families to create bespoke, evidence-based, intervention plans to address all areas of need, delivering direct work and regularly reviewing plans and interventions to ensure their suitability and effectiveness attendance at Youth Magistrates and Crown Court, preparing and presenting verbal and written reports to support bail and sentence planning support children in custody and facilitate effective resettlement into the community The ideal applicant will have significant experience of working directly with vulnerable children, young people and families, a strong understanding of the complex issues that affect children and in the youth justice system, knowledge of trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches, experience of multi-agency working and collaborative planning. To be successful for the post we also need you to have: graduate or equivalent professional qualification (Social Care, Education, Youth Work, Criminal Justice, Health) a full driving licence and willingness to drive DBS clearance Interview date is set for 15th and 16th December 2025. If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Please note we may close the advert a week early depending on the amount of applications we recieve. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- Youth Justice Job Profile This position is subject to a DBS check.
