Total 2,951 job vacancies in Stafford, Staffordshire

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Maple Court Academy are looking to appoint a dynamic, passionate, and driven Class Teacher to join the committed and hard-working teaching team at Maple Court Academy. The successful candidate will have the strongest commitment and passion to continue to drive the success of the Academy forward and will be a very motivated team player in a highly effective staffing team.

What the school offers its staff

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 28.68%, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 30% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.

Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

Further details about the role

If you have these qualities and want to be part of our team, please come and join us. To apply, visit our website's vacancies page at https://alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/vacancies/. Click on 'Explore Available Opportunities,' find the vacancy you wish to apply for, and simply click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page, which will direct you to the Alpha Academies Trust vacancy portal. If you're already registered, please log in to submit your application. New users can register using the sign-up option and proceed to submit their application. Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk

Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.

Closing Date for this Post: Friday 29th November 2024 at 9:00am

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Commitment to safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Please note, references will be sought, and an online social media check completed for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Maple Court Academy are looking to appoint a dynamic, passionate, and driven Class Teacher to join the committed and hard-working teaching team at Maple Court Academy. The successful candidate will have the strongest commitment and passion to continue to drive the success of the Academy forward and will be a very motivated team player in a highly effective staffing team.

What the school offers its staff

The Benefits of Working for Our Trust

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 28.68%, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 30% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.

Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

We’re Disability Confident!

Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk to discuss.

Further details about the role

If you have these qualities and want to be part of our team, please come and join us. To apply, visit our website's vacancies page at https://alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/vacancies/. Click on 'Explore Available Opportunities,' find the vacancy you wish to apply for, and simply click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page, which will direct you to the Alpha Academies Trust vacancy portal. If you're already registered, please log in to submit your application. New users can register using the sign-up option and proceed to submit their application. Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk

Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.

Closing Date for this Post: Friday 29th November 2024 at 9:00am

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Commitment to safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Please note, references will be sought, and an online social media check completed for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

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.

• You will develop and review mathematical models, results, and documentation to ensure quality, complete, and timely products are provided to internal and external stakeholders for assigned program(s)/project(s).
• You will utilize a variety of analytical tools to include, but not limited to, Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools (ACEIT).
• You will apply various statistical and mathematical techniques to convert data and information into analytical results to advise technical, financial, and program/project managers on solving complex problems.
• You will analyze options and perform cost estimating and/or analysis for programs/projects to reflect requirement or economic changes.
• You will develop and present various detailed reports and briefs to convey results and information to management and stakeholders.
• You will plan and execute procedures for requesting, review, acceptance, storage, retrieval, update, and dissemination of cost, programmatic, and technical data.

Starting at $99,200 Per Year (NH 3)

The Strategic Alliance between High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has been in place for more than a decade. The Councils share a workforce delivering services to two distinct areas with their own corporate plans, priorities and financial reporting. The sheer variety of work is a factor that’s often mentioned as a big plus by our staff in terms of professional development. While we’ve achieved a lot there’s still much to do so it’s the perfect time to be joining us.

Principal Officer (Environmental Health, Housing & Licensing)
Work Base: Buxton and Leek Agile working
Full time (37 hours per week)
Permanent position
£49,764- £53,758 per annum
(plus essential car user)

The Environmental Health and Licensing Department are seeking a forward thinking, motivated and passionate individual to join their strong team to make a difference to our residents and visitors.

If you have the necessary, drive and determination to succeed and want to be part of our dynamic team you will need to be able to demonstrate that you can

• Direct and lead the Housing, Licensing & General Environmental Health teams.
• Act as lead specialist for Housing, with the opportunity to upskill in the Licensing and General EHealth Department
• Assist the Head of Environmental Health with the development of all aspects of the Council’s service.

The successful candidate will have experience in the day-to-day supervision and mentoring of staff in the service, directing resources where required to provide a seamless service to customers and achieve measurable results to deliver the authorities performance indicators. The role includes monitoring and authorisation of holidays, flexible working, sick leave and any other people management responsibilities. You will be required to support the development of our performance management culture to drive continuous improvement.

As an experienced officer you will be expected to take the lead in developing and maintaining Housing, Licensing, and General Environmental Health, and support the Head of Environmental with day to day safety arrangements, corporate documentation, policies and procedures to protect the health and safety of members of the Environmental Health Team as a whole.

You will be required to work out of hours on occasions; therefore, flexibility around working hours is essential, as is a full driving licence and use of a car for work.

For an informal discussion regarding this job please contact:
Alicia Patterson, Head of Environmental Health & Licensing – alicia.patterson@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk

Closing date: Midday Monday 2nd December 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Our client is a provider of engineering services to a range of industry sectors including manufacturing and rail. This includes, welding and Inspection.

Due to an increase in workload they are currently looking for an experienced Welder to be based in the East Midlands although the work could be nationwide on occasions.

The work will include carrying out repairs and modifications on a range of items including rail rolling stock.

Applicants must be experienced Welders with the ability to carry out MIG/MAG, TIG and Manual Metal Arc (Stick) or at least a combination of the above. A current coding would also be desirable. Previous experience of working with Aluminium and Stainless Steel is useful but not essential

Located in the East Midlands

This is an excellent opportunity to join an extremely busy well respected organisation.

The Pharmacy Department provide medicines management and medicines optimisation services from both sites. We have implemented a 7 day working service delivering high quality pharmaceutical care to thepatients of this Trust 7 days a week. We provide an exciting and sociable working environment and are looking for forward thinking, enthusiastic and highly motivated staff to join our highly regarded team. You will have the ability to work as a team member and to work on own initiative, completing allocated work and ensuring rotas are complied with.The post holder will be given specific training in all areas to help develop skills further; this will include working towards an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services. The directorate actively promotes development, education and training. For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

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

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please contact the hiring manager.

Warehouse Stock Auditor - Burton-on-Trent - £24,814

The position

• This is a full time permanent position based at our customers distribution centre in Burton-on-Trent
• Rate of pay:£24,814
• Weekly hours: 40 hours plus daily 30-min unpaid break
• Shift Patterns: Monday-Friday 8.5-hour shifts between, 21:30-06:00
• Working Environment - Ambient

A day in the life of a Warehouse Operative

As a Warehouse Operative, you will work as part of a dynamic and supportive team in what can be described as a fast-paced and target driven environment to ensure the stock entering or leaving the depot is accurate.

Our activities vary, so often, you may be required to work across multiple different workstreams such as Goods Inbound checks, Picker Accuracy audits and Load Adherence checks most of which require periods of manual handling.

Job activities

• Audit the Inbound accuracy of supplier deliveries on the GFR program.
• Audit Picker accuracy of stock destined for stores and fully investigate all errors found.
• Adhere to agreed audit and error verification procedures at all times.
• Maintain integrity at all times.
• Ensure the expected productivity levels are achieved, in line with customer expectations.
• Review daily targets in line with customer expectations.

RAS Benefits

• Flexible working shifts patterns - just ask!
• Competitive salary with optional pension scheme
• Regular overtime is available
• Free onsite parking & subsidised canteen
• Full training to help you perform at your best
• Recognition Awards and Incentives
• Genuine career progression
• Refer a friend bonus
• 20% discount card for our customer (after a qualification period)

Job specifics

• Able to actively respond to both verbal instructions and audible warning devices
• The ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Will need to carry out manual handling.
• Training for role will be conducted on day's shifts.

About RAS

Retail & Asset Solutions are an innovative and market-leading organisation providing audit services to some of the UK and Europe's largest Food, DIY and Apparel retailers. We engage, listen and work with our customers in a way they can trust, often operating as an extension of their own teams to deliver value-added business.

At RAS Supply Chain we have developed specialised expertise in supply chain assurance services. This helps retailers track and verify goods received from suppliers by checking pick and compliance accuracy, as well as easily integrating with customer IT systems to provide real-time management information.

As leaders in innovation, we embrace new technologies and concepts. We were the first company to use barcode scanning with bespoke reporting, and we were also the first to implement wireless RF data transmission. In the Supply Chain field we are the only organisation providing the end-to-end GFR service to retailers and suppliers. In our ongoing quest for innovation, we continue to research and develop solutions by working collaboratively with our customers and by identifying opportunities to drive sales and combat loss.

With approximately 3,500 employees, we have the largest pool of multi-skilled retail trained colleagues located throughout the UK and Ireland. We also have a fleet of over 70 minibuses ready to deliver count teams to any site in the UK, enabling us to deliver greater consistency in personnel and performance.

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Our Children's Social Care Commissioning team have a focus on ensuring children and young people have access to support to meet their needs, and provided with the opportunity to achieve their potential.

You will focus on ensuring, and facilitating that, appropriate provision can be accessed by children and young people who have been assessed as requiring additional support. This is a fast moving area of work.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to develop the role and take forward this growing area of work within the commissioning team.

If you are able to use your initiative, experienced in working with a range of different practitioners and stakeholders and most importantly want to help improve outcomes for children and young people we want you to hear from you.

You will join a friendly, hardworking and committed team with a passion to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people

This is initially a 12 month fixed term post.

Main Responsibilities

You will focus on ensuring those children who have been assessed as requiring additional support, have provision to meet their needs.

You will be:

• liaising with a range of practitioners and professionals to source and put in place support packages which meet individual needs of our young people.
• quality assurance of referrals for provision.
• overseeing block contracts with providers
• promoting support services to colleagues across childrens services
• supporting the Commissioning Officer

The Ideal Candidate

You will have:

• NVQ3 or equivalent qualification or the relevant work experience
• An understanding of relevant legislation for Children and Families/social care Services
• Experience of liaising with, training and providing advice to a wide range of professionals
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in partnership with broad range of professionals

We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications. If you'd like an informal chat about the role please contact Lisa Mason, Children's Social Care Commissioning Manager at lisa.mason@staffordshire.gov.uk

Interviews will be held week commencing 9 December 2024.

“We’re happy to talk flexible working”

Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.

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.

As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Our Family Hubs are a local support centre for families with children and young people aged 0-19 years, (aged 25 with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)).

They are a place:

• to get help, information, advice, guidance and support to overcome difficulties and build stronger relationships.
• that provides a multiagency offer that can be accessed face to face or virtually.

Please note : You'll be based in the Stafford Family Hub, however you will be required to cover any of the other sites across the south of Staffordshire in the event of holidays or sickness so you will need to be able to travel throughout the county when needed.

The hours of work are 8.30am-5pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am - 4.30pm Friday.

Main Responsibilities

You will provide excellent customer care and a professional reception service meeting and welcoming families, children and young people ( 0-19 years) into our Family Hubs.

You'll also be:

• managing incoming telephone calls, emails and enquiries about services
• registering new service users and signposting to relevant activities and provision within the district.
• data inputting.
• provide information, advice and guidance.

The Ideal Candidate

You'll have:

• good organisational skills and experience of using a wide range of IT systems including MS Office.
• good communication skills because you’ll interact with lots of people on the phone, in person and by email
• a flexible approach to work as sometimes things can change, and so you’ll need to be able to prioritise work and sometimes change tasks quickly
• a passion to always give the best service

Please ensure that you outline how your skills and experience meet the person specification within the supporting statement of your application.

For further information please contact Kate Tomson-Rayner kate.tomson-rayner@staffordshire.gov.uk

Interviews will be held on the 5th December 2024 at Stafford Family Hub ST16 3NQ

Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully with evidence of essential qualifications, alongside the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.

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.

As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job title: Delivery Driver (self-employed)
Pay rate: From £108 per day
Shifts: Flexible shifts - working up to 6 days per week (9hrs per day)
Location: Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8GR

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join us in Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8GR as a full-time, self-employed Delivery Driver. Be part of a hardworking logistics team delivering innovative and top-notch solutions!

Your pay rate and working hours as a Delivery Driver:

• Pay rate: From £108 per day
• Van rental available
• Shift: Flexible shifts - working up to 6 days per week (9hrs per day)
• Weekly pay

Some of the benefits you will receive working as a Delivery Driver:

• Immediate start
• Full training provided
• No Sortation - all routes are pre-sequenced and pre-mapped.
• Regular work with set hours
• Flexible rota
• Free parking is provided at the depot for personal cars
• Mobile phone allowance

Your role as a full-time Delivery Driver:

You will be required to deliver a first-class delivery experience to all customers, delivering approximately 80 drops per day in your first week, increasing week-on-week thereafter.

Manual handling is a major part of working as a Delivery Driver - you may be required to load your own van at the start of your shift.

Requirements as a full time Delivery Driver:

• You must be aged 21 or above
• You must have a full and valid UK/EU driving licence for min 1 years
• We accept manual licence
• You need to be self-employed
• Parcel delivery experiences is an added advantage

If you have a strong work ethic and want to be part of a hardworking logistics team, then apply today!

Challenge TRG is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Do you have a passion for customer service? Do you want to make a difference in people's lives and help our customers thrive? If you have experience of working in benefits, housing income or another related area and you'd like to join an organisation recognised as a Great Place to Work, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

This is an exciting role that offers variety and opportunities for professional development. You will join a friendly and high performing Income Management team providing a high-quality, customer-focused service aimed at recovering former tenant arrears. Your primary responsibility will be pursuing the recovery of all debts promptly, this will include but is not limited to rent arrears, service charges, garages, recharges and other debts owed..

You will maximise income by efficiently handling various debts, including rent and service charges, whilst delivering excellent customer service. This includes offering guidance on debt management and financial well-being. A strong customer focus and a willingness to go the extra mile to reflect our organisational values are essential.

Additionally, you will prepare information and occasionally present at court, demonstrating your ability to work effectively under pressure with tight deadlines and challenging targets. Your contributions will support our goal of reducing overall debt within the organisation.

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload but also work within a team and have a genuine passion for driving income collection and resolve outstanding issues, whilst having excellent communications skills with the ability to adapt their style to deal with sensitive queries.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in debt recovery or a related debt management role
• Strong communication skills
• A willingness to develop into the role
• A keen eye for detail
• Excellent IT skills including a good knowledge of the MS Office package
• A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive team, we encourage you to apply by Wednesday 27 November. Interviews will take place at our Lichfield office on Wednesday 4 December 2024.

We may close the advert early if we receive strong interest, so don’t miss out on this opportunity. Join us and help shape the future for our customers and communities.