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Set the bar for greatness...

We have an exciting position for a Senior Lead - Programme Management to join our FA Education division.

The Senior Lead - Programme Management is responsible for establishing and overseeing the programme management framework and approach aligned to the FA Learning Strategy. This role sets the standard for programme governance, enabling and ensuring a cross-functional way of working to drive progress against strategic priorities. This role will lead the upskilling of the FA Learning division on effective programme and project management practices.

What will you be doing?

• Design, implement and manage the overarching framework for programme management and governance across FA Learning; ensuring the approach is aligned with the strategic priorities of the division and that it fosters effective cross-functional collaboration and programme delivery.
• Develop and manage strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration between teams, departments and divisions, in pursuit of FA Learning's strategic priorities whilst ensuring that FA Learning is effectively represented in cross-organisational initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Strategy, Insight and Programme Management to conduct effective strategy, business and financial planning cycles.
• Oversee the implementation and ongoing management of a risk framework that identifies, tracks and mitigates risk across FA Learning.
• Oversee the monthly reporting process, in alignment with timeframes and requirements set by the Business Management Group and ensure progress is effectively communicated to all key stakeholders.
• Line manage two Programme Managers, ensuring they are well-equipped to deliver priority programmes by helping them to address challenges, identify risks, and drive successful outcomes.
• Lead initiatives to train and upskill the FA Learning division in project and programme management, helping to ensure that key programme management and governance principles are embedded across the division, enabling better project outcomes and a more collaborative approach to strategic execution.
• Collaborate closely with Strategic Insight Leads to develop and maintain a measurement and reporting framework, ensuring that this framework is used to monitor and evidence progress against strategic priorities, enabling insight informed decision making.
• Coach and mentor the Programme Management Team and contribute to the broader Strategy, Insight and Programme Management's team growth, utilise 1:1 meetings and provide regular feedback to build capabilities, enhance team performance, and foster a high-performing team culture.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and innovations in programme management.
• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group's changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.
• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential for the role:

Knowledge:

• Undergraduate degree
• Programme management qualification
• Project management qualification

Experience:

• Extensive programme management experience in a variety of complex and fast paced environments.
• Ability to align programmes with strategy and business plans.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Delivering project and programme management training to a diverse workforce.
• Proven ability to work within complex or matrix structured organisations and galvanise people within non-direct reporting structures.
• Strategy planning and management.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills.
• Presence and gravitas to work alongside senior leaders.
• Proven ability to work across a wide range of stakeholders internal & external.

Technical Skills:

• Extensive experience of project management software e.g. Smartsheet.
• Extensive experience of Excel.
• Advanced Reporting Writing skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office.
• Ability to create presentations and present to a wide range of key stakeholders.

Beneficial to have:

Knowledge:

• MBA or relevant post-graduate qualification.

Experience:

• Experience working in an educational or sports-focused environment.
• Passion for sport and/or football.
• Financial planning and management.
• Understanding of the importance and requirements to develop the next generation of coaches and young players.
• Excellent influencing & negotiation skills.

Technical Skills:

• Smartsheet experience.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.
• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
• Free private medical cover.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.
• A hybrid working model offering greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers

Our Organisation

The Football Association [The FA] is the not-for-profit governing body of football in England. It is responsible for promoting and developing every level of the game, from grassroots through to the professional game, and generates significant revenue to support investment into English football each year.

The FA oversees England international teams across men's, women's, youth and disability football, as well as running the National League System and FA Competitions including the Emirates FA Cup and Women's Adobe FA Cup, and the world-class facilities of Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park, all with a purpose to Unite the Game and Inspire the Nation.

We currently work within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary.

Your contract with The FA will specify a fixed location of Wembley Stadium or St. George's Park unless the role is advertised as a home-based contract. The contractual location of this role can be found at the top of this advert on our FA vacancy page.

The FA, For All, For You

Our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy forms an integral part of our long-term commitment to using our influence across English football to create a game free from discrimination.

https://www.thefa.com/-/media/thefacom-new/files/about-the-fa/2021/fa_a-game-for-all-strategy.ashx

A Game For All outlines three key strategic commitments - Lead the Change, Be the Change, and Inspire the Change - which will ensure tackling discrimination remains a core priority for English football for years to come.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Have the digital world at your feet...

We are excited to be searching for a Senior Video Producer to join the FA Education division. The post holder will lead the creation and management of all video content within the Learning and Innovation team. Oversee the full video production process, from concept to post-production, ensuring the delivery of dynamic, engaging, and innovative video content that aligns with FA Learnings' learning and coach development principles, ensuring the effective use of resources, adherence to deadlines, and consistent quality across all outputs.

What will you be doing?

• Drive the development of innovative and engaging video content across FA Learning's digital platforms, utilising advanced Adobe software for editing and motion graphics.
• Oversee the video content strategy for FA Learning's YouTube channel, using data analytics to optimize performance and apply an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) and iterative development approach to content.
• Manage the project workflow for the video production team, ensuring optimal use of skills, resources, and content across multiple projects, while maintaining consistent quality.
• Ensure that all video assets represent the diverse football community and align with FA Learning's tone of voice, enhancing connection with audiences and supporting their development journey.
• Manage FA Learning's visual asset system, working closely with the Digital Content Lead to ensure efficient storage and retrieval of assets.
• Identify, manage, and maintain strong relationships with external vendors and agencies for creative concepts, photo, and video shoots, ensuring high standards are met.
• Ensure all video content is produced and delivered within agreed timelines and meets the quality expectations set by FA Learning.
• Track, analyse, and report on the performance of video content against key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying areas for improvement and ensuring data-informed decision-making.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, trends in video production, and advancements in video editing software, incorporating new techniques to enhance video content quality.
• Executes additional tasks as required to meet FA Group's changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.
• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential for the role:

Knowledge:

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Videography, Photography, or a related creative field.
• Strong understanding of video production processes, including storyboarding, scripting, filming, and post-production.

Experience:

• Proven experience leading video content production, with the ability to conceptualise, shoot, and deliver video content across various digital platforms, ideally with experience in sports videography.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team, leading the creation of innovative video concepts in alignment with strategic goals.
• Significant experience as a self-shooting camera operator, ideally with knowledge of Sony cameras and video equipment.
• Experience in managing project workflows, overseeing multiple projects from ideation to post-production, ensuring efficient team operations and resource utilization.
• Experience working to written briefs and developing creative solutions to meet project objectives.
• Proven ability to work under pressure with flexible working hours, including national travel and weekend work where required.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other motion graphic or video editing software.
• Ability to oversee the entire video production process, from concept development to final post-production, ensuring quality control throughout.
• Strong knowledge of social media video trends, with the ability to create bespoke assets tailored for social media platforms.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail, ensuring all deadlines are met throughout the production process.
• Comfortable with working at heights for capturing specific video shots (using elevated platforms where necessary).

Beneficial to have:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of graphic design and photography, enabling a well-rounded approach to visual content creation.
• Familiarity with modern coach development principles, ensuring video content aligns with FA Learning's broader strategic goals.
• Experience in storyboarding and scripting, supporting the development of clear and engaging video narratives.

Experience:

• Proven track record in the design and implementation of educational resources, particularly within a sport or learning environment.
• Understanding of YouTube channel management and best practices for optimising video content to grow and engage audiences.

Skills:

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising workflows and ensuring the effective delivery of video content across platforms.
• A solid understanding of video analytics and the ability to use these insights to improve future video projects.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.
• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
• Free private medical cover.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.
• A hybrid working model offering greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers

Our Organisation

The Football Association [The FA] is the not-for-profit governing body of football in England. It is responsible for promoting and developing every level of the game, from grassroots through to the professional game, and generates significant revenue to support investment into English football each year.

The FA oversees England international teams across men's, women's, youth and disability football, as well as running the National League System and FA Competitions including the Emirates FA Cup and Women's Adobe FA Cup, and the world-class facilities of Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park, all with a purpose to Unite the Game and Inspire the Nation.

We currently work within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary.

Your contract with The FA will specify a fixed location of Wembley Stadium or St. George's Park unless the role is advertised as a home-based contract. The contractual location of this role can be found at the top of this advert on our FA vacancy page.

The FA, For All, For You

Our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy forms an integral part of our long-term commitment to using our influence across English football to create a game free from discrimination.

https://www.thefa.com/-/media/thefacom-new/files/about-the-fa/2021/fa_a-game-for-all-strategy.ashx

A Game For All outlines three key strategic commitments - Lead the Change, Be the Change, and Inspire the Change - which will ensure tackling discrimination remains a core priority for English football for years to come.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Your new company
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established firm of mechanical and electrical consulting engineers. This organisation has a strong reputation for innovative engineering design, dynamic project management, and stringent quality control. Their expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including commercial, education, healthcare, historic buildings, and residential projects. They are committed to delivering high-quality, energy-efficient solutions and maintaining the integrity of historic structures while implementing modern mechanical and electrical systems.
Your new role
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the design and management of mechanical services for a variety of building projects. You will work closely with clients, architects, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality, sustainable designs that meet project requirements and industry standards.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems for various building projects, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Prepare detailed design drawings, specifications, and reports using AutoCAD, Revit, and other design tools.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments to inform design decisions.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
• Ensure all designs are energy-efficient and sustainable, incorporating the latest technologies and best practices.
• Conduct feasibility studies, prepare budget estimates, and manage financial aspects of projects.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, standards, and regulations.

What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced mechanical design engineer with a passion for delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions. Ideally, you will have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience in mechanical design engineering, preferably within the building services sector.
• Proficiency in using design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and CYMAP.
• Strong project management skills, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, architects, and other stakeholders.
• A thorough understanding of relevant standards, regulations, and best practices in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in sustainable design and energy-efficient systems, including knowledge of BREEAM and other environmental assessment methods.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.

What you'll get in return
The organisation offers a competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £64,000, with the possibility of including a car in the overall package. Additional benefits include:

• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Exposure to a wide range of projects and sectors.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and pension contributions.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Overview and Responsibilities Senior School Administrator & Exams Officer Location: Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent Salary: £13.67 – £15.27 per hour depending on skills and experience (£25,048.91 to £27,980.75 actual pro-rata salary) Hours: 40 hours per week – Term Time + 1 week (40 weeks) The Aurora Group The Aurora Hanley School is an 'Outstanding' rated innovative provider of education and care, supporting young people aged 6 - 19 with complex needs typically related to Asperger’s Syndrome, Autism and other conditions. We’re currently looking for an experienced School Administrator / Exams Officer. The Role: In this post you will co-ordinate and manage the day to day efficient and effective running of the school administration function related to HR, training and examinations support. Key duties include: Liaise and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders including site-based staff and wider group functions (Recruitment, Quality, HR) Establish and maintain excellent working relationships in contributing to the delivery of an efficient support service Maintaining and updating manual and computerised records Contribute to the development and record keeping of training programmes/learning opportunities, with ownership of the Moodle Training Matrix Prepare and support key Performance Management reporting throughout the employee lifecycle. Organising and facilitating interviews, events and meetings to include taking minutes, as required. Support the induction of new staff to the school to include new-starter set up and initial training To provide support to the recruitment and onboarding processes of staff To provide support for HR to include sickness absence reporting and keeping training records up to date. Be responsible for the overall smooth running of internal and external examinations, ensuring that all related administration and preparation is undertaken, to include room set up, attendance registers, securely storing and checking papers, providing and checking seating plans and relevant materials Disseminate examination information to staff, pupils and parents / carers, including exam and invigilation timetables, guidelines and querying results Liaise with examination boards to ensure the accurate administration of all examinations. Support in the organisation of the school’s external invigilators, including training and ensuring up-to-date information is provided to them Ensure arrangements are in place for the specific needs of individuals, liaising with Lead SENDCo re: access arrangements Support the requirements necessary of the School’s Quality and Governance expectations to include preparing, collating and editing reports in respect of all aspects of School Administration and Support Like many SEN environments; your duties are likely to vary and therefore candidates will need to be flexible and be able to lend a hand whenever required. Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required. Please see the link below for our full job description:
Skills and Qualifications Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate: Experience of working in Senior Administrative role within a school environment and/or a busy Administration office Adaptable, flexible approach to work including collaborative support to other colleagues to meet demands of the business Excellent organisation skills: ability to work in a busy and demanding environment Ability to be discreet and protect confidentiality Excellent customer focussed manner Good level of literacy and numeracy (at least 5 GCSEs above C to include English and Maths). Must have excellent computer skills – Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, Powerpoint and ability to use range of databases once trained Ability to manage own time to deal with multiple tasks. High levels of interpersonal ability with excellent written and verbal communication.
Benefits and Additional Information What’s on offer? Training and Development Within Aurora, we strongly believe that learning and development should not be limited to just the children and young people we support. We offer wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career. Save money on your bills!! With the cost of living rising we have a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs and help make your money go further. Perkbox is a free app for you to use on the go wherever you are. You can get deals and discounts to save money on things like your weekly food bill, phone plans, internet, eating out, gym memberships, insurance and more. You can also use Perkbox for our cycle to work scheme and car scheme. Competitive Pay and Reward Every year we compare the market rates of pay and rewards to insure they are comparable or better to other similar organisations. We also offer Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Enhanced Pension Scheme and Life Assurance. UK Health Cash Plan This plan can help cover your day to day healthcare expenditure such as optician and dental bills. You and your children are covered on this plan and you can also choose to upgrade and add a partner to enjoy the benefits with you. Employee Assistance Programme Your health and wellbeing is very important to us and we have support available on a wide variety of issues, helping you with online tools, information and via a freephone counselling service available 24/7. Refer a friend for £1,000 We’ll reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (*terms apply)
How to apply? Please complete a full online application form. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.  The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children." Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

I am currently representing a blue chip company based in Stoke-on-Trent who have an exciting opportunity in their finance department for a Senior Payroll Specialist.

What you will be doing:

• End to end payroll processing - including starters, leavers and changes, adjustments (overtime), SSP, SMP, SPP, and attachment of Earnings.
• Management, processing and reconciliation of monthly and weekly payrolls to maintain compliance with contractual and statutory obligations.
• Responding to enquiries from employees and stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Identifying development requirements and providing/creating training opportunities for team members.
• Maintain a high standard control environment ensuring all payroll reconciliations are completed timely and issues resolved.
• Development, management and enhancement of payroll processes and controls.
• Maintaining strong and effective relationships with external bodies/3rd party providers.
• Must be able to work additional hours as required due to the nature of the role.

What do you bring with you:

• Previous office experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrable payroll experience 3-5 years.
• Supervisory experience.
• Flexibility - working as part of a team and dealing with varying workloads.
• Skills - excellent organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload. Excellent written & verbal communication.
• Microsoft Office - Excel/Word/Outlook.
• Systems experience of SAP, ADP & WorkDay is required.
• Attractive package * Training with on-the-job learning opportunities * Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Great career opportunities

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Staffordshire County Council is a modern, progressive and forward-thinking authority that is ambitious and empowers its employees to be courageous and innovative in their approach.

Staffordshire Legal Services is a large in-house corporate legal team, consisting of lawyers, trainees and support staff, with a key focus on staff training, retention and progression. The services supports the County Council in the delivery of its objectives by providing quality services to support every single function in the Council including Staffordshire pension fund, as well as to a wide range of external clients.

The successful candidate will undertake a rewarding varied caseload of planning and highways related matters so previous experience of assisting/managing a planning and highways caseload is essential, within either public sector or private practice.

There are a number of benefits to working at Staffordshire County Council including generous holiday entitlement, flexi time, annual leave purchase scheme, employee discounts, local government pension scheme, optional car lease scheme and a staff parking discount scheme.

We understand the importance of a work-life balance and currently offer remote working with attendance at our Stafford office on flexible patterns and in accordance with business need. We are also happy to consider requests for part-time working.

Main Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing complex legal advice to clients on a variety of planning and highways transactions including (but not limited to) agreements under s106 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (including for minerals and waste developments) and s278 Highways Act 1980
• Advising on planning and highways enforcement matters
• Undertaking legal input into strategic legal advice and risk, including drafting Cabinet and Committee reports and attendance at meetings where required
• Supervising junior staff and delivering training where necessary
• Adhering to the Legal Services Unit’s LEXCEL quality standards
• Contributing to Staffordshire Legal Services’ marketing and selling services

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for you to be a qualified Chartered Legal Executive, Solicitor or Barrister with:

• Sound planning and highways knowledge
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Local authority knowledge preferred but not essential.
• Strong I.T skills

If you are unsure if your skills and experience are suitable for this role or for an informal discussion please contact John Rowe, Team Senior on 01785 276186 or at john.rowe@staffordshire.gov.uk or Heather Morgan, Team Senior on 01785 277234 or at heather.morgan@staffordshire.gov.uk

We’re happy to talk flexible working.

Interviews will be held week commencing 16 December 2024.

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Other: Support the supervisor on a day to day basis Support the induction and training of other employees Comment on Housekeeping policies and procedures Work in a team of housekeeping staff as required, assisting with training and guidance Complete own timesheets Respond to tasks that may arise in an emergency and times of staff shortage Flexible working within a team Monitor and maintain stock levels, including keeping appropriate records Take part in cleanliness audits and follow up action as required Take a personal duty of care for all equipment that is used on a day to day basis as part of the role Report any misuse of, or faulty equipment to the appropriate person The post holder may be expected to open and lock buildings and set alarms ensuring our premises are secure at the end of the day. The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding and share the Mission, Values and Behaviours of the Trust which defines our culture. All staff are required to promote and adhere to these Responsible for promoting a positive work culture. Responsible for maintaining own core competences and CPD register along with supporting department wide training and development needs. Systems and equipment (non-exhaustive): Floor scrubberRotowashBufferVacuum cleanerSteamers Decisions and judgements: The postholder does not have any responsibility for staff The postholder will be responsible for organising their work to ensure that all tasks are completed The postholder will work within established procedures/practices with supervision available for reference The postholder will follow policies in own role and may be required to comment, but has no responsibility for service development The postholder will be required to assess situations that present themselves and determine an appropriate course of action from a choice of options, eg fault finding on equipment such as a vacuum cleaner Communication and relationships: Assist with induction and training of new starters, apprentices, trainees, work colleagues, managers, contractors (in line with the level of role, training and experience) The postholder will provide general non-clinical advice, guidance, or ancillary services directly to patients, clients, relatives or carers Communicate with patients, on a regular basis, some of whom may have communication difficulties Physical demands of the job: The postholder will be required to use equipment essential to the role, eg floor scrubbing equipment Physical effort required for the role will be moderate for several short periods during a shift Most challenging/difficult parts of the job: The postholder will encounter some exposure to hazards during the working shift The postholder may occasionally be exposed to emotional or distressing circumstances, eg deaths on wards

Senior Support Worker Stafford - £12.45 ph (35 hours per week)

Typical Shifts are: Monday - Sunday 7am-2pm, 2pm-9pm, 9pm-7am

Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with:
Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
Wagestream giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.
Funded Blue Light Card hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.
24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families
Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families
Enhanced retirement leave
Long service awards

Senior Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support are at the heart of our management teams. We’re currently searching for a fantastic Senior Support Worker to join us in leading our supported living service in Stafford. This service is a welcoming and friendly environment with a dynamic team that supports a fantastic group of people!

As a Senior Support Worker with us you'll be helping people to gain more independence in their daily lives, whilst assisting the Manager with the day-to-day supervision and management of the service. You could be allocating shifts, booking in training, inducting new colleagues, supporting with supervision’s, ordering medication and ensuring the people we support are supported to manage their finances. You’ll never lose sight of why you choose to do this, as our Seniors are still at the heart of providing day-to-day support.

This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to the lives of others, whether that’s helping our colleagues grow in confidence or the people we support gain independence so that they meet their goals.

We’re interested in our Senior Support Workers having both the right experience and the right values. This is why at this service our Seniors should hold a full UK driving license, have previous experience as a Senior Support Worker as well as experience working with individuals with autism, learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and complex needs.

Why choose us?

We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You, and so long as you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can give you all the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career.

We encourage our staff to Grow Together through our excellent training programme, starting at induction and following you through your career, with opportunity for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector leading organisation.

Don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting!

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

JOB DETAILSJOB TITLE: Facilities Assistant (Housekeeping)BAND: 2DEPARTMENT: Housekeeping ServicesREPORTS TO: Housekeeping SupervisorACCOUNTABLE TO: Facilities ManagerJOB PURPOSE.The Housekeeping staff provide a clean and safe environment to our patients, visitors and staffensuring that a high standard of cleanliness in line with National Cleaning Standards, infectioncontrol and health and safety are met and maintainedThe post holder will be expected to work as part of the wider Housekeeping team, providing anintegrated and flexible service, and as such may sometimes be required to undertake duties withinother areas of the Hotel Services Department should the needs of the service demand it.ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTUREKEY RESPONSIBILITIESMain Duties and Responsibilities:-Maintain the required standard of cleaning services following the correct procedure and frequencies- Undertake a variety of cleaning duties in line with the ward/area/location cleaning schedules- Operate mechanical cleaning equipment -Replenish disposables and consumables- Safely and correctly store cleaning chemicals and equipment- Carry out specialist cleaning and one-off cleaning duties in line with service requirements- Assist with laundry duties as and when requiredWhere applicable ward based duties as required: Ward based catering duties to ensure in conjunction with nursing staff that service users are provided with appropriate mealsRegenerate food, probe, record temperature of food and serveEnsure that meals are served in a presentable and timely manner and appropriate cutlery and condiments are suppliedAssist to ensure dining room area is ready for service and cleared afterwardsRecord waste levels at end of serviceClean regeneration trolleyOther:Support the supervisor on a day to day basisSupport the induction and training of other employeesComment on Housekeeping policies and proceduresWork in a team of housekeeping staff as required, assisting with training and guidanceComplete own timesheetsRespond to tasks that may arise in an emergency and times of staff shortageFlexible working within a teamMonitor and maintain stock levels, including keeping appropriate recordsTake part in cleanliness audits and follow up action as requiredTake a personal duty of care for all equipment that is used on a day to day basis as part of the roleReport any misuse of, or faulty equipment to the appropriate personThe post holder may be expected to open and lock buildings and set alarms ensuring our premises are secure at the end of the day.Systems and equipment (non-exhaustive):Floor scrubberRotowashBufferVacuum cleanerSteamersDecisions and judgements: The postholder does not have any responsibility for staffThe postholder will be responsible for organising their work to ensure that all tasks are completedThe postholder will work within established procedures/practices with supervision available for referenceThe postholder will follow policies in own role and may be required to comment, but has no responsibility for service developmentThe postholder will be required to assess situations that present themselves and determine an appropriate course of action from a choice of options, eg fault finding on equipment such as a vacuum cleanerCommunication and relationships:Assist with induction and training of new starters, apprentices, trainees, work colleagues, managers, contractors (in line with the level of role, training and experience)The postholder will provide general non-clinical advice, guidance, or ancillary services directly to patients, clients, relatives or carersCommunicate with patients, on a regular basis, some of whom may have communication difficulties.Physical demands of the job:The postholder will be required to use equipment essential to the role, eg floor scrubbing equipmentPhysical effort required for the role will be moderate for several short periods during a shiftMost challenging/difficult parts of the job:The postholder will encounter some exposure to hazards during the working shiftThe postholder may occasionally be exposed to emotional or distressing circumstances, eg deaths on wards

Your new role
In your new role as a Senior Accounts Receivable, you will manage the daily activities of the team. You will also manage collections and following up of outstanding payments of key accounts, ensuring the timely resolution of any outstanding balances. You will be responsible for motivating and supporting the team to encourage success and positivity. There also could be opportunities to deputise for the AP/AR Manager when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will have ownership and maintenance of a variety of key account customers
• Produce and maintain reconciliations of key accounts
• You will support the AP/AR Manager with on-boarding of new customers.
• Conduct a weekly review and escalation of all aged debt problems to AP/AR Manager
• Weekly debt reviews
• You will be responsible for continuously reviewing credit limits.
• Support the AP/AR Manager in underwriting to minimise bad debts
• Own, review and circulate problem account daily
• Produce the orders on hold report daily
• Support and motivate the team
• Contribute the essential information to adhere to the strategic goals of the company
• Ad Hoc duties as and when required

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a senior position, where you have experience of leading and motivating a team
• Experience of and are competent at completing account reconciliations on Excel
• Good understanding of an AR function
• Self-starter, motivated with an ability to multi task

What you'll get in return

• c.£30,000 DOE
• On-site parking
• Potential of hybrid working after probationary period
• Generous holiday allowance
• Excellent benefits package
• Full-time working week Monday-Friday

What you need to do now


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Salary - Competitive Salary (Generous bonus scheme), plus pension

Location - Flexible location and hybrid working with some travel to our Kingswood office


When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.



We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.



As a Senior Security Analyst, an integral part of our team, you'll play a crucial role in pursuing the company's cybersecurity strategy across Veolia in the UK, Ireland, Finland, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Belgium. The Senior Security Analyst will support the Security Architects and wider team to run day to day BAU and projects, manage the vital responsibility of identifying, evaluating, and prioritising cyber risks within the business.



Are you an IT professional seeking to transition into a security-focused role? We're eager to connect with talented individuals like you. This position is perfect for experienced cloud, network, or server administrators who are ready to leverage their existing expertise while embarking on an exciting new career path in cybersecurity. If you're passionate about applying your technical knowledge to protect digital assets and enhance organisational security, we'd love to hear from you.



What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave.
  
• Access to our company pension scheme.
  
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers.
  
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to.
  
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household.
  
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community.
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.
  

What will you be doing?

• The Senior Security Analyst will work with Security Architects to take on delegated complex tasks, drive projects and proactively monitor work loads.
  
• Act as a mentor to a team of cyber security professionals, providing guidance and support to help them develop their skills and support their career goals.
  
• Maintain crisis communication plans, provide timely updates during security incidents, inform legal and media teams with expert opinions, and ensure effective responses to threats and exposures.
  
• Ensuring that customer data and systems are protected from cyber threats, and that customer confidentiality, integrity, and availability are maintained at all times.
  
• Collaborating with Security Architects and wider Digital Business teams to understand their specific security requirements and concerns, and tailoring cyber security solutions to meet their needs.
  
• Ensuring that cyber security solutions are designed and implemented with sustainability in mind, considering factors such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, and environmental impact.
  
• Developing and implementing sustainable cyber security policies and procedures that align with industry best practices and standards, such as ISO 27001.
  
  

What are we looking for?

• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT architecture.
  
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to think strategically.
  
• Strong problem-solving ability with excellent communication skills.
  
• Keen to learn and adapt to new technologies.
  
• Experience of performing risk assessments or audits.
  
• Managed security or critical incidents.
  
• Experience supervising a team.
  
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  
• Professional certifications within the security or related fields an advantage.
  

If you don't meet all of our outlined requirements we'd still love for you to apply. If you feel that you'd be a great fit for this role and Veolia then we'd like to find out more about you.


What's Next:



Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.



We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row!

This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.



We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.



We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.



We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Social Worker - 2 Posts

Location: Langlee Centre, Galashiels

Hours: 2 x 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary*: £22.98 - £24.82 per hour / £41,950.13 - £45,308.13 per annum

Qualifications: Appropriate Social Work qualification at degree or diploma level (DipSW). Registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

Requirements: PVG Adults & Children – we will do this for you!

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is essential.**

‘Independence. Choice. Rights. Dignity. Privacy.’

We focus on these five principles to provide excellent care through a well-structured, meaningful and person-centred approach.

We are looking for people who share our core values and can apply these to the work that they do.

The Role

As a result of significant investment, and in order to provide timely, effective, empowering and relationship-based responses to children, young people and families, we are looking to expand a number of Children and Families Social Work teams in Scottish Borders.

The initial expansion includes a focus on:

A shift towards prevention and early intervention, introducing an increased and more responsive staffing model within the Duty Intake Team.

As part of this service expansion, we are looking to recruit:

Senior Social Workers, who will be responsible for providing professional practice supervision and caseload management, effectively analysing referral information, providing advice and support to the team, and liaising with multi-agency colleagues.

Scottish Borders Council are committed to keeping The Promise and keeping children, young people and their families' voices at the heart of everything we do. We strive to recruit workers who are passionate about working with children and young people and delivering better outcomes.

We value our staff and understand that they are our greatest asset. We offer a supportive team environment, flexible working, and an approachable and compassionate management team.

We are fully committed to continuous professional development and as well as offering regular supervision and annual appraisal.

There are a wide range of opportunities to develop your practice and support your career pathway, including a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

We offer a competitive salary, generous Pension Scheme, and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a number of additional employee benefits.

Scottish Borders Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued, and supported to make a positive contribution.

**If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

*Please note successful applicants will be placed on the first point of the salary scale unless they meet certain criteria.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Mardette Fenwick at mardette.fenwick@scotborders.gov.uk.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Opportunities for flexible working and part time would be considered. For further information regarding this post please contact Clare Johnson on telephone number 01785 230802 or email clare.johnson@uhnm.nhs.uk Applications are available through www.nhsjobs.co.uk

To learn more about this varied and interesting role please see the full job description and person specification.