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Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

Worker Category: Hybrid Worker

Salary: £27,717 - £30,066 per annum

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 22nd November 2024

Interview Date(s): TBA

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transport Planning Technician within the Highway Development Management (HDM) Team at Leicestershire County Council.

About the Role

As Transport Planning Technician within the HDM team, your responsibilities would include (but not be limited to):

• Maintaining and updating the HDM electronic system (currently MasterGov) for recording, providing and monitoring consultation responses.
• Providing a superuser role for MasterGov including developing appropriate training manuals, providing appropriate training, representing the team on the corporate working group, liaising with the system provider to maintain and develop the system and managing access rights to the system.
• Monitoring and managing consultations and correspondence arriving through the HDM generic inbox.
• Providing administrative support in the provision of the HDM system including processing invoices as appropriate and to provide reports giving management and performance data.
• Monitoring and reviewing consultations on planning applications and pre-application enquiries and ensuring appropriate information is input onto electronic systems to record and monitor progress.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• GCSE English Language and Mathematics Grades A – C or equivalent, or relevant demonstrable experience.
• Use of MS Office programmes and use of GIS (geographical information systems) mapping software.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate recording of information.
• Ability to work to tight timescales, agreed timescales and be able to manage your own workload.
• Ability to search and interrogate systems in order to extract relevant information and produce reports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate, shape and influence to achieve successful outcomes and to continue to build on the credibility of the Council and its services.
• Ability to problem solve and identify new and efficient ways of working.

You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

Every role within the Council has a defined working style which determines where they can work. The worker category applicable to this post is detailed in the above advert. You can find out more about our worker categories in the Our Working Styles page on our career site.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Ruth Davis

Principal Transport Planner

0116 305 5048

Ruth.davis@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

Please apply sending us your CV as well a supporting statement, detailing how you meet the requirements of the post. The supporting statement should be no longer than 599 words. Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

To apply for this job, please click on the apply button. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new company
You will be joining a high-profile main contractor working on water schemes in the Leicestershire area. This multi-accredited contractor has a strong pipeline of work in the water industry and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Due to continued success, they are looking to onboard a Project Engineer.

Your new role
As Project Engineer, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Ensuring project costs do not exceed tender/varied allowance
• Liaising with subcontractors, site management and suppliers
• Maintaining good client relationships at all levels
• Monitoring subcontract performance
• Ensuring all applications for payment are made on/before the due date
• Assisting in the production of contract programmes, monitoring programmes as well as producing progress reports.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will have:

• Basic engineering background (electrical and/or mechanical)
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Knowledge of water treatment processes
• CDM and health & safety knowledge.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• Starting salary of up to £50k/annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• Minimum 24 days annual leave (option to buy/sell more) plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Matched company pension contribution
• Exposure to high-profile projects and more.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or alternatively email a copy to james.mayfield- quoting the job reference number #4628112.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Please note - work sponsorship is not offered by this contractor.

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As theClinical Systems Project Managerat HCRG Care Group, you will play a pivotal role in our Clinical Mobilisation Team. In addition to this impactful position, you will have access to a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including: Salary of between £40,000 - £45,000 with group pension Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where you're encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality CommissionThe Ideal Candidate Essential Significant experience (3+ years) in Health related digital project management Project Management Qualification e.g. APM PMQ, Prince 2 An excellent understanding of information governance and record keeping principles, relating to health and special category data Desirable Knowledge of at least one of the following; TPP SystmOne, Sexual Health and/or Sexual Health systems, EMIS Web Business Analysis Qualification or Experience Software Development and Delivery Principles including Agile

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Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Mountsorrel Depot, Hawcliffe Road, Mountsorrel, LE12 5TZ

Worker Category: Field Base worker

Salary: £25,998 - £27,273 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Working Hours: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 17th November 2024

Interview Date(s): TBC

Come and work as part of a team that delivers a best value, customer-focussed service throughout Leicestershire. Working flexibly, efficiently and effectively to support the delivery of appropriate Traffic Management.

About the Role

You will provide an excellent delivery and collection service for temporary traffic management signage for the Highway Delivery workforce. Your work will also support the provision of highway maintenance, construction, forestry and street lighting activities where stop/go boards are required to direct the flow of traffic. You are responsible for safe temporary traffic management provisions for the site.

Qualifications:

• NVQ 2 in Highways Maintenance or similar
• Skilled Road-worker Trades Test Assessment
• New Roads and Street works Act (NRSWA) Qualification (Operative)
• National Highways Sector Scheme 12B
• National Highways Sector Scheme 12C
• National Highways Sector Scheme 12D(T1/T2)
• National Highways Sector Scheme 12D (T5)
• Valid Driving Licence
• Valid Large Goods Vehicle Licence and CPC Trained with current DQC Card

OR

• Demonstrable evidence of the skills and experience as outlined below, together with a commitment to attain the essential qualifications.

Knowledge

• Materials used in civil engineering, street lighting, fleet repair, recycling & waste operations
• Extensive knowledge of safe working practices when using plant and machinery
• Construction Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and safe working procedures

Reacting quickly when the work environment requires, to make safety related changes to temporary traffic management, independently of supervision.

This role is a “Safety Critical Post” and, consequently, subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with our policies and procedures. If successful in being appointed to the role, you will be required to agree to a planned test and achieve a negative result as part of any conditional offer of employment and/or during your probationary period. A copy of our Substance Misuse Policy and Procedure is available upon request.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Be able and willing to work with everyone in the team, self-motivated and ability to use own initiative.
• Well organised with the ability to use own initiative in planning and prioritising workload
• Able to respond confidently to customers & colleagues with understanding & diplomacy whilst maintaining an objective & professional stance.
• Engage with proposals constructively & rigorously to help agree a way forward
• Gives customers the correct information and keep them up to date with regular contact
• Constructively challenge poor performance and/or behaviour
• Ability to remain calm & positive in challenging circumstances

You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities, and the ability to apply this to all situations.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

Every role within the Council has a defined working style which determines where they can work. The worker category applicable to this post is detailed in the above advert. You can find out more about our worker categories in the Our Working Styles page on our career site.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Phil Smith, Supervisor - Highways Service

Telephone: 0116 305 2155

Email: phil.smith@leics.gov.uk

or

John Benson, Highways Works Manager

Telephone: 0116 305 5365

Email: john.benson@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

To apply for this job, please click on 'Apply Now'. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Business Development Manager (Field Sales Representative)

Salary: £22k - 25k with Commission
Earn up to £50K in your first year!
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

We are representing a successful and well-established company wanting to expand their team in a friendly and active team based in Bradford. Working alongside incredible corporations such dealing within the waste management industry in a sales driven environment, working with experts who are trained and experienced in the Waste Management industry.

Our client is looking for an ambitious, confident, passionate and driven people, who are looking to be trained and developed their sales experience and progress their careers within a supportive, and encouraging company.

The Business Development Manager will receive Amazing Benefits:
* Free Onsite Parking
* 25 days holiday, with an office shutdown at Christmas
* Company Car
* Commission Pay
* Bonus Scheme
* On going training and development
* Opportunity for progression

The Key Duties of the Business Development Manager:
* Achieve or exceed expected targets securing new business opportunities within various industry sectors.
* Achieve minimum daily call KPI targets.
* Inbound/outbound telephone calls contacting business owners and directors
* of qualified prospective contacts, to secure online meetings/presentations for our Business Development Executives.
* Ensure the Business Development Executives have full diaries with quality meetings.
* Establish a strong working relationship with your Business Development Executives

The Key Skills of the Business Development Manager:
* Experience of working with a CRM system/computer is desirable.
* Willingness to continually develop sales skills, strategies, and techniques.
* Develop New Business accounts and Up/Cross Selling Skills.
* The ability to work on your own initiative.
* Customer service and rapport building skills.
* 2 years of Field Sales experience and Face to Face sales experience

If you are interested in the role, and want to know more, please apply or speak to Louis Forster and call 0113 308 8015 at Search Consultancy in Leeds.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

You will be joining a well-established AJ100, Chartered Architectural Practice, with offices operating across the entirety of England. They boast an extremely varied portfolio, with projects in the commercial, mixed-use logistics sectors, and more!

They are looking for a talented Project Running Architectural Technologist to join their ever-expanding team, where their employees are valued and people are at the heart of their business.

As a Project Running Architectural Technologist, you will be required to:

• Submit planning applications.
• Use Revit to produce architectural designs.
• Liaise with contractors and clients where necessary.
• Produce technical drawing packages.
• Produce technical details.
• Run projects.

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you:

• Are highly proficient with Revit.
• Have good knowledge of UK building regulations.
• Have experience working on commercial projects.
• Have experience working in a fast-paced background.
• Have at least a years UK working experience as an Architectural Technologist.
• Have experience running projects.

The role boasts a fantastic benefits package that includes:

• A competitive salary.
• 34 days holiday (Includes bank holiday)
• Company pension scheme.
• Annual bonuses
• Monthly performance reviews.
• Free on-site car parking.
• 2 days work-from-home per week.
• Flexible working hours.

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Process Management Specialist
Locations: Leicester or Bexhill office (on a hybrid basis)


Welcome to Hastings Direct - From our Group HR Director Pam Angel


We're a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We've made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We're proud of the journey we're on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues.


We provide insurance for over three million customers, but we know there's even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you're now reading this job advert means we've tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD - we really hope you like what you see, and you'll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.


We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you are excited about joining us and think you have some of what we are looking for, even if you're not 100% sure we would love to hear from you.



Job Details

• Creating and updating process documentation for existing processes, including standard operating procedures and process maps, as well as updating the process register
  
• Liaising and collaborating with other teams and business areas for process management reviews, coordinating review meetings as necessary
  
• Undertaking process control reviews, testing control effectiveness and evidence and supporting action plans for control strengthening requirements within the business
  
• Supporting with process improvement initiatives across the function, working with our Process Improvement Leads to capture requirements, data and solutions and delivering revised process documentation
  
• Coordinating and attending process improvement workshops to support facilitation, capturing actions and notes and circulating to attendees with delivery plans
  
• Enhancing the process metadata information for effective, smart use that provides a joined up view of processes and journeys
  
  
  

Skills we would love you to have

• Operational process experience - ideally gained from within insurance, financial services or utilities/energy
  
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisations skills and the ability to apply critical thinking to situations and challenges
  
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to engage with leaders at all levels
  
  
  

What we offer


Join us and you'll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company, and community. As one of our colleagues, you'll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we'll give you all the support, training and development you need. Not to mention plenty of recognition and rewards, and the scope to voice your ideas and put them into practice.

Regrettably, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.



Reward


Salary - Attractive salary based on experience (pay reviews also completed each year)


Flexible Working - We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach so please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail, including days in the office and at home.


Competitive Bonus Scheme - All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, which is usually paid in March. The scheme is based on Hastings' performance against our business goals and your own personal performance.


Physical Wellbeing - We like to help our colleagues take a proactive approach in keeping themselves well, that's why we fund our colleagues to be able to claim against everyday health care through our healthcare cash plan.


Financial Wellbeing - As well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an AWARD WINNING package which includes - discounts and cashback at everyday retailers and on our own products, fee free independent mortgage advice, and free access to financial wellbeing support.


Mental Wellbeing Programme - At Hastings Direct we understand that mental health cannot not be scheduled, that's why we have a range of support to help you keep yourself well. We have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs


There's more! - 25 days annual leave +bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your contracted weeks, access to private healthcare, dental plans, discounted health assessments, cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more. Most of our benefits and wellbeing resources are available to colleagues from their first day whilst some optional benefits, which involve committing to a 12-month payment schedule, are available as soon as you have completed your probationary period.



Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we'll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve



We deliver good outcomes for our customers every time by providing great products at the right price with our simple and straightforward service. We treat customers like we want to be treated - fairly, respectfully and with their best interests at heart

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.

What's involved with this role:

Temporary Finance Business Partner – Financial Services/Housing

Reference no: NW Leicestershire 5257581

Pay Rate: Up to £20.22 per hour PAYE depending on experience

Hours per week: 36.25 hours Monday – Friday, normal working hours

Role Length: This opening assignment is for 2-3 months

City: Coalville, Leicestershire

Hybrid working – mainly working from home. Equipment will be provided.

The purpose of the role is to deliver financial accounting and drive performance improvements through effective financial monitoring, advice and support by partnering with services.

Key Responsibilities:

Champion excellent management of financial resources, promoting probity, efficiency, high performance and overall value for money with service areas.
Build partnerships and maintain strong relationships with team managers and their teams.
Produce month end financial monitoring and lead services in undertaking regular and timely review and challenge.
Support and advise strategic and operational decision-making, driving commercial opportunities and better business performance.
Undertake specific duties as part of the production of the annual statement of accounts.
Undertake specific duties in a designated area of specialism on behalf of the team.
Support key projects with the provision of financial advice.



Qualification.

AAT qualified (or equivalent) with a minimum of three years post qualification experience within a financial environment or substantial relevant demonstrable experience in finance.



Skills & Experience:

A minimum of two years’ experience and knowledge of accounting for Housing Revenue Accounts (HRA).
Experience of budget preparation and monitoring.
Experience of Finance Business Partnering.
Experience/understanding of statutory accounting and reporting requirements.
Experience and knowledge of accounting for Housing Revenue Accounts.
A sound understanding of general accounting principles.
Experience in the use of MS Excel and MS Word (or equivalent) and integrated financial systems.
Ability to interpret and advise on financial and performance data.
Experience of closing down the HRA year-end accounts.
Experience of effective budget preparation and monitoring.
Experience/understanding of statutory accounting and reporting requirements.



Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.


Unless the DBS requirement stated above is for a Basic Disclosure, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

Clients are generally looking for candidates who are local to, or who can commute easily to the place of work. It will help your application if your CV states, in broad terms, where you reside – there is no need for a full address.

Please feel free to apply to us direct via jobs@tclrec.com by quoting the job reference and exact job title.

To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would ask that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, not as a PDF.

If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension, you will be working at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than umbrella pay terms. We do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.

Due to the number of CVs being sent to us under current market conditions, unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We will, however, be very happy to receive future applications from you for other roles.





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Job Ref: NW Leicestershire 5257581


Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Please do try to resist contacting us with requests for progress updates.

We really do read every CV sent to us. All applications will be acknowledged by a human, not a robot, provided the job remains live and provided your CV meets the “Essential Requirements” listed.

Please note that we do our level best to take down ads as soon as roles have been filled. We are not in the business of harvesting CVs.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary.

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Mountsorrel Depot, Hawcliffe Road, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire LE12 7AH

Worker Category: Field Based Worker

Salary: £26,427 – £28,776 per annum (pay award pending) pro rata for part time

Working Hours: Full Time, 37 Hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 10th October 2024

Interview Date(s): TBC (in person)

About the Role

Come and work as part of a team that delivers a best value, customer-focussed service throughout Leicestershire and occasionally, surrounding counties.

Leading a small team of Operatives, you will work flexibly, efficiently and effectively delivering Traffic Management solutions on the highway including Mobile works, Lane Closures, Road Closures, stop and go and Marshalling, ensuring the safety of operations with the safe planning and implementation of Traffic control in line with Regulations. You will liaise closely with supervisor with regards to onsite changes.

You will ensure that activities are completed to a high standard, in accordance with the LCC specifications, tackle unacceptable behaviour on site, recording any incidents and escalating to the Site Team Leader/ Supervisor for further action, if required and you will assist in the development of skills for less experienced operatives and encourage experiential learning whilst on site.

The nature of the work may involve you carrying out activities outside of normal working hours, including night, weekends and public holidays, in all weather conditions to meet the needs of the service. You may be required to support a call-out rota to cover evening, weekend and public holiday emergencies. (Exclusion will apply to employees aged under 21)

This role is a “Safety Critical Post” and, consequently, subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with our policies and procedures. A copy of our Substance Misuse Policy and Procedure is available upon request.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Hold the following qualifications
  - NVQ 2 in Highways Maintenance or similar
  - Skilled Road-worker Trades Test Assessment
  - New Roads and Streetworks Act (NRSWA) Qualification (Operative)
  - Accredited and relevant H&S Training Records and Certification (e.g. NPORS plant operator, Appointed Person, etc)
  - Valid driving licence (it would be ideal, but not essential if you also hold a valid Large Goods Vehicle Licence and CPC Trained with current DQC Card)
  OR have demonstrable evidence of the skills and experience as outlined in the job description, together with a commitment to attain the essential qualifications
  
• Have experience of working in a highways or civil engineering environment and using information technology (e.g. personal computer, PDS, mobile phones etc) in a work-related context
• Have extensive knowledge of construction specifications, materials, compaction, and workmanship requirements, also of safe working practices when using plant and machinery
• Know about Construction Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and safe working procedures, legislation including driver’s hours, PPE and manual handling and of Chapter 8 Traffic Management Regulations
• Have core communication skills both written and verbal, you can and are willing to work with everyone in the team; you are able to use your own initiative in planning and prioritising
• Be able to respond confidently to customers & colleagues with understanding & diplomacy whilst maintaining an objective & professional stance and give customers the correct information and keeps them up to date with regular contact
• You can remain calm & positive in challenging circumstances. You engage with proposals constructively & rigorously to help agree a way forward and constructively challenge poor performance and/or behaviour
  

You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

Every role within the Council has a defined working style which determines where they can work. The worker category applicable to this post is detailed in the above advert. You can find out more about our worker categories in the Our Working Styles page on our career site.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

John Benson, Highway Works Manager (North)
Telephone: 0116 3055365
Email: john.benson@leics.gov.uk

OR

Phil Smith, Supervisor
Telephone: 0116 3052155
Email: Phil.Smith@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

To apply for this job, please click on the apply button. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA (Base) & Whetstone Waste Transfer Station/ Bardon Waste Transfer Station

Worker Category: Hybrid Worker

Salary: £33,060 - £36,660 per annum

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 12th November 2024

Interview Date(s):

An exciting new post has been created within the Waste Management Delivery team at Leicestershire County Council.

We are looking to recruit a Contracts Management Officer (Commercial Waste) with experience in contract management and commercial waste services.

About the Role

As the successful candidate, you will become an essential member of the Waste Management Delivery Team. You will: -

• Identify and develop new commercial opportunities to generate income and manage costs effectively.
• Grow existing commercial services, including but not limited to, district commercial waste, commercial waste from businesses and public weighing, including development of a customer database.
• Develop and deliver sales and communications strategies to increase commercial income.
• Optimise all aspects of the commercial service, including but not limited to maximising customer retention and improving waste handling.
• Develop and implement savings initiatives.
• Monitor and manage relevant budgets.
• Manage and operate small and medium value environment and waste treatment contracts. Assist with the management of high value contracts and resolution of issues.
• Assist in procurement processes that are relevant to waste operations & contracts and support the preparation of contract documentation, including contract specifications and invitations to tender.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Hold a relevant degree or equivalent experience in commercial waste services/sales, contract procurement or contract management. Hold a COTC (or be willing to work towards).
• Have experience of identifying and developing new commercial opportunities to generate income and in managing costs effectively. Have experience in budget management including monitoring and planning abilities.
• Have experience in the procurement or management of environment and waste disposal and treatment contracts.
• Have good knowledge of the Municipal Commercial Waste Market, as well as environment and waste disposal and treatment legislation.
• Have experience of effectively engaging with customers to resolve issues, and in developing successful partnerships or contractual relationships.
• Be able to analyse information, provide systematic evaluation of potential solutions, as well as work to tight timescales and to agreed targets. Have good communication skills including the ability to negotiate, resolve issues and to achieve successful outcomes.
• Demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Be able to travel to locations across the County as required and perform all duties and tasks with reasonable adjustment, where appropriate, in accordance with the provision of the Equality Act 2010.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

Every role within the Council has a defined working style which determines where they can work. The worker category applicable to this post is detailed in the above advert. You can find out more about our worker categories in the Our Working Styles page on our career site.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Steven Hodges

Principal Waste Contracts Officer

steve.hodges@leics.gov.uk

0116 305 2095

Or

Luke Crown

Team Manager, Waste Contracts and Compliance

luke.crown@leics.gov.uk

0116 305 0597

How to Apply

Please apply sending us your CV as well a supporting statement, detailing how you meet the requirements of the post. The supporting statement should be no longer than 500 words. Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

To apply for this job, please click on the apply button. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

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Domestic Gas Repair & Maintenance Engineer Needed (Mobile Role)

Area: Coalvile & surrounding area

Time: Full time

Salary : £28080-£38450 per annum (Based on experience & qualifications)

Overview of Role:

The primary responsibility of the Gas Engineer will be to maintain and repair heating systems in our clients' properties. They will ensure that the heating & hot water systems are operating efficiently and safely, and that any repairs are completed in a timely manner ensuring customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out service and maintenance works on a variety of domestic properties across the region.
• Ensuring high levels of customer care in dealing with clients and tenants to meet the required quality standards.
• Communicate updates and progress of work, completing the required paperwork electronically and manually.
• Ensure all Health and Safety requirements and legislation, including Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work and COSHH Records, are adhered to during your daily work.
• To comply with stock ordering and auditing procedures so relevant parts are available to fulfil job requirements.

Key Attributes & Requirements:

• Gas qualifications are essential for this role including as a minimum CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1, CKR1.
• Out of Hours evening and weekend cover on a rota basis is required as part of this role
• A friendly and professional attitude to build strong relationships with clients & tenants
• It is important that we complete all the appropriate criminal and reference checks before you start working with us.

What We Offer:

• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Uniform & mobile device
• Support provided for professional qualifications
• Employee wellbeing programme, occupational health support, telephone support- counselling for staff
• Service level awarded annual leave
• Enhanced maternity & paternity packages
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
• Gender & Equality Working Group
• A platform for development, career progression
• Employee Voice programme

Please call or Send CV to apply

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Area: Leicester & Nottingham (upto 50 miles)

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Electrical Tester to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) in various commercial and industrial settings. This role requires a deep understanding of electrical systems, adherence to safety regulations, and the ability to identify and report on potential hazards and compliance issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) in commercial and industrial environments.
• Inspect and test electrical systems, including wiring, circuits, switchgear, and control equipment.
• Identify and document defects, non-compliances, and potential safety hazards.
• Provide clear and concise reports detailing the condition of electrical installations, including recommendations for remedial actions.
• Ensure all inspections are carried out in accordance with relevant standards and regulations, including BS 7671 and IET Wiring Regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, legislation, and best practices.
• Communicate effectively with clients to explain findings, answer questions, and provide technical advice.
• Ensure all inspection tools and equipment are maintained and calibrated as required.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety protocols at all times.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities to maintain and enhance technical skills.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical inspection or a related field.
• City & Guilds 2391-52 (or equivalent) qualification in Inspection and Testing.
• NVQ Level 3
• 18th Edition
• In-depth knowledge of BS 7671, IET Wiring Regulations, and other relevant standards and codes.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems in commercial and industrial settings.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in using electrical testing equipment and software for reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Valid UK driving licence (or equivalent, depending on location).

What We Offer:

• Competitive annual salary £36000 and OTE £42K minimum as well as benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Access to the latest tools and technology in electrical inspection.

Please call or submit CV to apply.

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