Total 6 job vacancies by Wychavon and Malvern Hills District Council

Accountancy Assistant

Full time – 37 hours per week (part time or flexible hours considered)

Permanent

£24,702 – £26,421 (pay award pending)

We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated person with good communication and numerical skills to join our hard-working and friendly team.The successful candidate will need to be available Monday to Friday to take responsibility for our bank reconciliation system however, we can be flexible on hours of work.

The main focus of your role will be to download and import bank statements to the council’s bank reconciliation system and ensure that all income and expenditure is allocated appropriately. You will also support the Senior Accountancy Assistant.Full training will be given but you need to be IT literate and have some experience of working in an administrative role.

We recognise not every candidate will meet every single desired qualification so if your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified but you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

About you

The ideal candidate will have;

• Good communication skills
• A willingness to work as part of a team
• A flexible approach combined with a positive attitude
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• An ability to confidently use Microsoft Office, Excel and similar IT software
• Experience of working in an admin role which includes some financial elements
• Previous experience of using Windows based packages is essential and any local government finance experience would be ideal.

What we can offer

Our staff are at the heart of what we do, and as a result we are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:

• Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions
• Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leave
• Committed training programme and development opportunities
• Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount
• Discounted Gym and swim membership
• Health and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme.

We are an employer that values face to face communication, collaboration and connection, therefore all our roles have an office-based requirement with some agile working as part of the role.

For further information about the role please contact:

Felicia Leo, Senior Accountancy Assistant on 01386 565394 or email felicia.leo@wychavon.gov.uk, Armin Gniwotta, Accountancy Assistant (current postholder) on 01386 565505 or email armin.gniwotta@wychavon.gov.uk or Alice Mason, Head of Financial Services on 01386 565501 or email alice.mason@wychavon.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 13 October 2024

Interview date: Thursday 23 October 2024

Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.

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Planning Policy Officer, 37 hours per week

Permanent, £23,893 - £33,024 per annum (dependent on skills and experience, up to grade 7)

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a rich planning environment across two varied authorities, and build on the success of an existing jointly prepared plan which covers the two administrative areas and Worcester City; with a Plan that is looking to provide a rail led strategy with new settlements, including a garden village at Worcester Parkway

This is an interesting time to join the Council, as we take the Plan forward through examination and adoption. Working across the District Councils of Wychavon and Malvern, your work will include:

• Supporting work to take the Plan through examination and to adoption.
• Responding to planning queries from the public and our development management team in the processing of planning applications.
• Supporting the monitoring of the delivery of development across Wychavon and Malvern.

We are seeking a candidate that will demonstrate commitment to delivering the Council's values of great customer service, openness and accountability, innovation and improvement and fairness and respect.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• 3 A-levels and a planning related degree or equivalent experience.
• An ambition and enthusiasm
• Excellent communication skills
• An adaptable and flexible approach with the ability to work on a variety of tasks
• Access to a car and the ability to travel across various locations as appropriate to the demands of the role.

What we can offer

Our staff are at the heart of what we do, and as a result we are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:

• Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions
• Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leave
• Committed training programme and development opportunities
• Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount
• Discounted Gym and swim membership
• Health and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme.

We are an employer that values face to face communication, collaboration and connection, therefore all our roles have an office-based requirement with some agile working as part of the role.

To discuss the post or for further information, please call Jo Symons on 01386 565334.

Closing date: Sunday 14 July 2024

Interview date: Monday 22 July 2024

Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.

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Cyber Security Manager

37 hours per week - £46,464 to £50,512

Are you an experienced and knowledgeable Cyber Security professional looking for your next exciting opportunity?

The South Worcestershire ICT Shared Service provide ICT services and support to Malvern Hills District Council, Worcester City Council, and Wychavon District Council. The ICT team support approx. 800 users across the three councils providing a range of support, transformation and development of ICT services. A key part of the work the team provide is preventing and responding to cyber incidents. We are therefore looking for a strong Cyber Security Manager to work as part of our large ICT team to maintain and develop the Councils cyber security and lead a small team of Cyber Security Engineers.

About you

The successful candidate will:

• Ensure that the ICT systems in use across the South Worcestershire councils are as secure as possible.
• Keep up to date with cyber security threats and ensure that appropriate mitigations are in place to counter these.
• Develop their own and the team’s cyber security skills.
• Recommend and implement appropriate cyber security technology solutions to meet the requirements of the councils.

What we can offer

Our staff are at the heart of what we do, and as a result we are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:

• Agile Working
• Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions
• Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leave
• Committed training programme and development opportunities
• Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount
• Discounted Gym and swim membership
• Health and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme.

To discuss the post or for further information, please call Nigel Winters on 01386 565411 or email nigel.winters@wychavon.gov.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 22 May 2024

Interview date: Friday 31 May 2024

Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.

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Homes for Ukraine Project Officer

37 Hours per week - Fixed term contract to 31 March 25

£29,269 to £33,024 per annum

This is an exciting opportunity to play your part in supporting Ukrainian nationals who have travelled to Wychavon through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme and their Sponsors.

We are looking for a well organised, motivated, and proactive project officer to assist the implementation of the Councils duties, responsibilities, and policies within the Homes for Ukraine Scheme. This will include being the lead officer for numerous projects, updating databases and producing accurate data reports. The successful candidate will enjoy working with people; be able to deal with challenging and complex issues with sensitivity; can handle confidential information with discretion and adapt to changing priorities.

You will also be the primary point of contact for all aspects and enquiries about the Homes for Ukraine Scheme and providing appropriate support, information, guidance and advice.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• A good level of numeracy and literacy skills
• Excellent communication skills with a strong customer focus
• Proven organisational and project management skills
• Experience in customer service, problem solving and handling difficult situations with sensitivity, diplomacy and tact
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and sensitivity when working with individuals and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Good ICT skills and experience of managing databases including handling personal data and accurate record keeping
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to handle and manage large quantities of data and information
• Previous experience in administration e.g. maintaining records, booking appointments, supporting meetings, report writing and preparing data reports
• A sound understanding of the importance of safeguarding children and adults’ procedures
• An understanding of the context of the Homes for Ukraine Scheme and experiences of guests from Ukraine
• Experience of working with people from diverse backgrounds and knowledge of equality and inclusion
• Experience of working with families or children and young people
• Flexibility to work within different environments and the ability to adapt to changing priorities

To discuss the post or for further information, please call Sarah Hornsey on 07977 946748

Closing date: 6 May 2024

Interview date: 15 May 2024

Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.

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Revenues and Benefits Telephony Officer

37 hours per week - £24,294 - £25,979 per annum

The South Worcestershire Partnership, hosted by Malvern Hills District Council, provides a Revenues and Benefits service for Malvern Hills, Worcester City and Wychavon Councils from our offices in Pershore.

We are responsible for the billing and collection of Council Tax and Business Rates and for the effective processing claims for Housing Benefit / Council Tax Reduction.

We are recruiting a Contact Centre Officer to deliver information and guidance on all Council Tax, Housing Benefits and Council Tax Support, Business Rates and Recovery services for the three partner Councils. You will be dealing with telephone calls, written and face to face enquiries.

This is a versatile, busy and demanding role which requires an in-depth knowledge and experience of Benefits and Revenues. Although experience is desirable, a comprehensive training plan will be delivered.

With experience of working in a customer services environment, you must be able to empathise and problem solve on behalf of customers, work in a busy environment, have the ability to understand and relay information and be willing to ‘go the extra mile’ for our customers.

If you are passionate about delivering results as we are, and if you want a challenging yet rewarding role delivering the highest levels of customer service, this is the job for you.

About you

If you are the right person for this role, you should have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong customer focus
• Ability to learn, interpret, apply and explain all legislation and guidance appropriate to the post
• Good word processing and IT skills, including an ability to use an on-line computer system to interrogate and update data
• Be able to deal with difficult situations
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and be able to deal with a varied workload
• Be able to demonstrate commitment to delivering the Council's values of great customer service, openness and accountability, innovation and improvement and fairness and respect.
• Responsible for championing and demonstrating the Council’s Leadership Behaviour Framework by inspiring, communicating, collaborating and empowering self and others and leading by example.

Please note, previous applicant need not apply.

What we can offer

Our staff are at the heart of what we do, and as a result we are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:

• Hybrid working
• Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions
• Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leave
• Committed training programme and development opportunities
• Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount
• Discounted Gym and swim membership
• Health and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme.

To discuss the post or for further information, please email Sophie Spencer at sophie.spencer@southworcestershirerevenues.gov.uk

Closing date: Monday 6 May 2024

Interview date: Tuesday 14 May & Wednesday 15 May 2024

Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.

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Principal Lawyer

37 Hours per week / 4 days a week would be considered

Permanent

£46,464 - £50,512 per annum (pro rata for part time)

This senior role within the legal team will assist the Head of Legal Services and Director of Legal and Governance in the provision of an effective shared legal service to both Malvern Hills District Council and Wychavon District Council.

You will lead on all planning matters across the two Councils so will have good working knowledge of relevant planning legislation and guidance. You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive with relevant experience of dealing with a wide range of complex legal issues and will be able to demonstrate that you are capable of providing prompt and accurate advice. In addition, you will have excellent drafting skills as you will deal with a range of s106 agreements for the two authorities and be responsible for keeping template agreements up to date.

You will also manage the Senior Lawyer (Planning) and the Senior Lawyer (Litigation) to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources particularly with regard to planning and litigation matters within the team.

Relevant local government experience as well as having experience of dealing with councillors and committees would be an advantage but is not essential. It is however important to have sound judgement and be hard working. Being a team player is vital as you will be expected to assist and advise junior members of the team as well as working closely with a range of officers across several directorates.

About you

The successful candidate will:

• work well to deadlines and under pressure
• be self motivated and committed
• have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• have good negotiating skills
• be accurate, systematic and creative
• demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive and confidential matters
• have a flexible and adaptable approach
• have excellent IT skills
• have ability to draft and review reports/committee minutes

What we can offer

Our staff are at the heart of what we do, and as a result we are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:

• Agile Working (40% minimum office based)
• Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions
• Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leave
• Committed training programme and development opportunities
• Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount
• Discounted Gym and swim membership
• Health and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme.

To discuss the post or for further information, please call Heather Peachey on 01684 862348

Closing date: 31st March 2024

Interview date: 9th April 2024

Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.

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