Total 28 Others level Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Stafford, ST16 3SR

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

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

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role:

A vacancy has arisen in our Business/Economics department that would suit an experienced teacher, ideally with a Business/Economics degree, to teach Key Stages 4 and 5. This post will commence in January 2025.

The successful candidate will:

• be inspirational - able to engage our students and create an atmosphere of enthusiasm in the classroom
• be determined to get the very best out of our students, seeing them reach their full potential
• have a genuine passion for A level Business/Economics

Application deadline: Wednesday 6 December 2024 at 9am

What the school offers its staff

Why Blessed William Howard?

• A Christian community with a caring, secure and

disciplined environment.

• A wide range of extra-curricular activities.
• High academic standards.
• A commitment to success for all.
• Ongoing CPD for all staff

“There is a warm atmosphere and the quality of relationships between all members of the school community are a particular strength. Pupils and staff are friendly, helpful, polite and welcoming to visitors.” Diocesan Section 48 Report

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Highways Development Management has a huge impact on people’s lives and is at the forefront of regeneration, redevelopment and plays a major part in everyday life for residents of Staffordshire and beyond.

It is an exciting time to start a career at Staffordshire and this job will provide you with great opportunities for career progression and to be involved in medium/large scale projects across Staffordshire. The Highways Development Management team currently comprises of two team leaders who line manage a team of 14 staff who deal with approximately 3,000 planning applications a year plus pre-application advice.

If you are keen on working within a Highway Development Management role and protecting the County’s highway network and also helping to improve the transport facilities available for the people of Staffordshire as part of the planning process then this rewarding career may be the career for you.

We offer a great employment package with a flexible environment of office and/or home working to allow for that work/life balance.

Main Responsibilities

As a Project Engineer, you will be part of the team providing detailed responses on planning applications as a statutory consultee. This willl require you to have contact with a variety of Local Planning Authorities (LPA) ensuring the relationship is a positive one and the responses to them are detailed and encompass all elements of transport and highway safe

You will also:

• prepare and issue comments, advice and recommendations relating to highway and transportation elements of planning applications; having regard to current design/transport guidelines.
• audit Transport Assessments and Travel Plans, within the experience, training and knowledge of the post applying GIS analysis techniques and other accessibility planning software.
• proactively instigate, encourage, and participate in pre-application discussions with developers to aid the development of sustainable estate street layouts/designs in accordance with relevant Design Guides.
• have the opportunity to attend an LPA planning committee to defend your reply as a statutory consultee to a planning application.
• prepare and give evidence in connection with appeals and Court proceedings under the Town and Country Planning Acts.
• assist in the implementation of Development Plan Policies and the Staffordshire Local Transport Plan.

The Ideal Candidate

You will need:

• to be a Chartered Civil Engineer or Incorporated Civil Engineer or a Graduate Civil Engineer with a minimum of 5 years post graduate experience or a HNC and a minimum of 7 years post qualification experience.
• experience relevant to planning applications and of S278 and S38 Agreements
• experience of working in partnership with internal and external bodies.
• experience of the operation of agreements for the adoption of new streets and construction of off-site improvement works.
• experience of participating in multi-disciplinary teams.
• ability to work to time and budgetary constraints.
• a full driving licence.

You will also be required to support other members of the team who may have less experience than yourself. On the job learning, coaching and mentoring is not unusual and is encouraged to create a positive can-do atmosphere within the team.

Any interested candidates who don’t meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be considered if they can demonstrate they are working towards the targets identified.

We are hoping to conduct the interviews on Friday 29th November 2024.

For further discussion about the role , please contact: Simon Hawe by email at simon.hawe@staffordshire.gov.uk

“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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY - OPEN TO THOSE WORKING WITHIN STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE ON TRENT INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM To support a range of different projects at the same time, within limited resources and to tight deadlines in a challenging and fluctuating environment. Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and Proactively monitor, evaluate, and report project progress, identifying and escalating risks, issues, resource, and process gaps, taking corrective and mitigating action as necessary. Ensure the relevant project documentation is complete, current and stored in the programme team file system in a well-structured way. To prioritise workload daily, taking into account changing pressures and deadlines. Plan and organise a broad range of complex activities. Liaise with system project leads and project owners to identify and source relevant data for project delivery, such as activity data and papers. Ensure highlight reports, exception reports and other project documents are completed within appropriate timescales for key system meetings and committees. Attend programme and project team meetings and deliver highlight reports. Communicate progress to meetings and groups using non-technical Work effectively with the programme team, taking direction and offering advice and guidance to colleagues. Monitor all aspects of project delivery and ensure that appropriate risk assessments are undertaken and acted upon. Analyse issues relating to the management and day to day activities of the projects and escalate as appropriate. Undertake process mapping as required to support with the delivery of the project. Assist and support the development of appropriate level business cases and follow agreed approvals Promote and ensure all work carried out adheres to organisations policies, procedures and national guidelines, in particular any relevant policy and associated documents. Communicate effectively with stakeholders. Co-ordinate the input of stakeholders. Attend seminars, training events and read relevant Interpret and maintain good overview of national and local policies, issues and developments and their impact on sustainable Deputise for the Transformation Programme Manager role as required.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY - OPEN TO THOSE WORKING WITHIN STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE ON TRENT INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM

An exciting opportunity to become Project Manager within the Chief Transformation Officers Directorate has become available.

The post holder will support the Programme Manager and Programme Lead with a series of strategic transformation and service change programmes which support integrated working across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated care system.

The post holder will be expected to work with a range of stakeholders across the system and to utilise their project management skills to ensure all programmes meet the key tests of NHSE assurance.

Closing date for applications is 6th November 2024

Interview date: week commencingTBC

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY - OPEN TO THOSE WORKING WITHIN STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE ON TRENT INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM

This post is primarily responsible for supporting management of complex change programmes throughout theprogramme lifecycle from direction to delivery. Responsible formanagingarange of projects in accordance with Prince2/ MSP methodology.The number of projects to be managed at any one time will be defined by their scale and level of complexity. The Transformation and Service Change programme, alongside other transformation programmes, support the delivery of a sustainable health care future across the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent integrated care system (ICS). This will result in set project milestones that must be delivered to cost, quality and time. Key stakeholder engagement at all levels is a key element of the successful delivery of the programme.The post-holder will have responsibility for small- scale projects, or they will support a workstream which is part of a much larger programme of work led by a Transformation Programme Manager.

The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) is responsible for planning functions; managing the NHS budget and arranging the provision of health services in the geographical area.

Location Home based/hybrid working (most of posts).

Travel on occasions to a Hub location with at least 1 days notice

New starters are expected to collect IT equipment, from offices in Stoke-on-Trent, and if based at home are required to have appropriate desk/chair/ relevant equipment in compliance with DSE regulations

Unconscious Bias/Invisible Disability Training and Equality Induction are mandatory.

Interviews may take place via MS Teams or in person

We promote a compassionate and inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The ICB embrace the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of their age, disability, gender re-assignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation. It’s important that our workforce reflects the diversity of communities as much as possible.



INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY - OPEN TO THOSE WORKING WITHIN STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE ON TRENT INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM
• To support a range of different projects at the same time, within limited resources and to tight deadlines in a challenging and fluctuating environment.
• Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and
• Proactively monitor, evaluate, and report project progress, identifying and escalating risks, issues, resource, and process gaps, taking corrective and mitigating action as necessary.
• Ensure the relevant project documentation is complete, current and stored in the programme team file system in a well-structured way.
• To prioritise workload daily, taking into account changing pressures and deadlines.
• Plan and organise a broad range of complex activities.
• Liaise with system project leads and project owners to identify and source relevant data for project delivery, such as activity data and papers.
• Ensure highlight reports, exception reports and other project documents are completed within appropriate timescales for key system meetings and committees.
• Attend programme and project team meetings and deliver highlight reports.
• Communicate progress to meetings and groups using non-technical
• Work effectively with the programme team, taking direction and offering advice and guidance to colleagues.
• Monitor all aspects of project delivery and ensure that appropriate risk assessments are undertaken and acted upon.
• Analyse issues relating to the management and day to day activities of the projects and escalate as appropriate.
• Undertake process mapping as required to support with the delivery of the project.
• Assist and support the development of appropriate level business cases and follow agreed approvals
• Promote and ensure all work carried out adheres to organisation’s policies, procedures and national guidelines, in particular any relevant policy and associated documents.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Co-ordinate the input of stakeholders.
• Attend seminars, training events and read relevant
• Interpret and maintain good overview of national and local policies, issues and developments and their impact on sustainable
• Deputise for the Transformation Programme Manager role as required.


This advert closes on Sunday 10 Nov 2024

HR Business Partner

I'm looking for a seasoned HR professional to take on the role of HR Business Partner.

• Salary - £47,487.59 per annum
• Contract - Fixed term for 12 months
• Hours - Full time, 37 hours per week
• Location - Stafford

Key Responsibilities: HR Business Partner

• Partner with stakeholders to ensure all people-related activities align with our organisational values and policies.
  
• Mentor and coach People Advisors, providing expert guidance on complex employee relations cases.
  
• Lead workforce planning initiatives, supporting managers in talent management, succession planning, and performance management.
  
• Coordinate and support HR projects, including TUPE processes, change management, and employee engagement.
  
• Provide strategic insights through People Analytics and actively participate in operational meetings.
  
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards, GDPR, and legal requirements, mitigating risks within the People function.

Skills and Experience

• CIPD Level 7 Chartered Member or equivalent experience.
  
• Proven expertise in HR advisory roles or business partnering, with at least 5 years of experience.
  
• In-depth knowledge of employment law, performance management, and organisational development.
  
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others.
  
• Exceptional communication and report writing abilities.
  
• Experience in managing TUPE processes, handling complex employee relations issues, and supporting strategic business planning.
  
• Commercially savvy with a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
  
  

Special Requirements:

• Basic DBS check
  
• Driving license and vehicle for travel to our offices and sites

If you're a proactive HR professional looking to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic setting, I want to hear from you. Apply now!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

HR Business Partner

I'm looking for a seasoned HR professional to take on the role of HR Business Partner.

• Salary - £47,487.59 per annum
• Contract - Fixed term for 12 months
• Hours - Full time, 37 hours per week
• Location - Stafford

Key Responsibilities: HR Business Partner

• Partner with stakeholders to ensure all people-related activities align with our organisational values and policies.
  
• Mentor and coach People Advisors, providing expert guidance on complex employee relations cases.
  
• Lead workforce planning initiatives, supporting managers in talent management, succession planning, and performance management.
  
• Coordinate and support HR projects, including TUPE processes, change management, and employee engagement.
  
• Provide strategic insights through People Analytics and actively participate in operational meetings.
  
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards, GDPR, and legal requirements, mitigating risks within the People function.

Skills and Experience

• CIPD Level 7 Chartered Member or equivalent experience.
  
• Proven expertise in HR advisory roles or business partnering, with at least 5 years of experience.
  
• In-depth knowledge of employment law, performance management, and organisational development.
  
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others.
  
• Exceptional communication and report writing abilities.
  
• Experience in managing TUPE processes, handling complex employee relations issues, and supporting strategic business planning.
  
• Commercially savvy with a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
  
  

Special Requirements:

• Basic DBS check
  
• Driving license and vehicle for travel to our offices and sites

If you're a proactive HR professional looking to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic setting, I want to hear from you. Apply now!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an outstanding and inspiring Economics teacher to join our successful and experienced Business Studies and Economics Department, covering the full range of KS4 and KS5 courses. The candidate should enjoy incorporating evidence informed practice in the work of every business lesson, to ensure our students are given every opportunity to experience success.

In the first instance, the ability to teach A Level Economics is essential. The successful candidate would also be required to teach GCSE & A Level Business Studies.

We welcome applications from ECTs as well as experienced teachers, wishing to work in an excellent school. If you are an enthusiastic, dedicated and committed teacher who feels you have a contribution to make to this vibrant, forward looking school at this exciting time in its development, we would be delighted to receive an application from you.

What the school offers its staff

Walton High School is an oversubscribed, high-achieving school with an excellent mentoring programme for new staff. We are an evidence-informed school and our teaching and learning principles are rooted in the latest evidence informed best practice. We have an extensive and successful CPD programme and a vibrant array of voluntary teaching and learning groups where research papers and best practice are routinely discussed.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher wishing to develop their skills in an excellent school with a strong and passionate Business Studies department.

Commitment to safeguarding

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from school or by visiting https://disclosure.capitarvs.co.uk/stoke This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an outstanding and inspiring Economics teacher to join our successful and experienced Business Studies and Economics Department, covering the full range of KS4 and KS5 courses. The candidate should enjoy incorporating evidence informed practice in the work of every business lesson, to ensure our students are given every opportunity to experience success.

In the first instance, the ability to teach A Level Economics is essential. The successful candidate would also be required to teach GCSE & A Level Business Studies.

We welcome applications from ECTs as well as experienced teachers, wishing to work in an excellent school. If you are an enthusiastic, dedicated and committed teacher who feels you have a contribution to make to this vibrant, forward looking school at this exciting time in its development, we would be delighted to receive an application from you.

What the school offers its staff

Walton High School is an oversubscribed, high-achieving school with an excellent mentoring programme for new staff. We are an evidence-informed school and our teaching and learning principles are rooted in the latest evidence informed best practice. We have an extensive and successful CPD programme and a vibrant array of voluntary teaching and learning groups where research papers and best practice are routinely discussed.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher wishing to develop their skills in an excellent school with a strong and passionate Business Studies department.

Commitment to safeguarding

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from school or by visiting https://disclosure.capitarvs.co.uk/stoke This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Governance Support Team offer Business Support to a range of Local Authority services providing a wide range of administration tasks which will allow the development of you're skills and knowledge. This role will be specifically assigned to the Schools Admission Appeals Process which requires liaising with schools, volunteers and parents across Staffordshire and organising virtual meetings. Full training in processes and systems will be provided.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide excellent Customer Service via telephone and E-Mail to a range of stakeholders
• Process on line Applications and record sensitive information in internal electronic systems
• Coordinate events, including the production and distribution of agendas and reports
• Be responsible for the maintenance of records in line with data security, retention and protection policies

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualifications in Administration, English and Maths (equivalent to GCSE)
• Experience of using digital applications including Microsoft Office 365
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers
• The ability to work as part of a team and independently, with minimum Supervision
• The ability to prioritise tasks effectively and be resilient under pressure.
• Be organised and methodical to manage statutory deadlines within a process

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

It’s an exciting time to join our Digital Team here at Staffordshire County Council.

Our vision is to help drive digital excellence across Staffordshire County Council to enhance our services, foster inclusivity and build a smarter, more connected future for our communities.

A vital component of the organisation, The Digital Team is at the forefront of driving digital innovation and online excellence. Crafting and optimising digital experiences the team collaborates with partners and stakeholders from across the whole organisation to design and implement cutting edge solutions.

The team are responsible for working in collaboration with service areas to deliver innovative and user-focused digital solutions that support the organisation's strategic objectives. The team operate in an agile and collaborative way, using modern tools and methods to design, develop and test digital products and services. The team embrace a culture of experimentation and learning, gathering feedback, measuring impact, and fully understanding benefits, embracing all opportunities to learn and improve.

From web development, user interface design, automation and artificial intelligence the team is committed to elevating Staffordshire County Council’s digital footprint. In five years, our goal is to be an agile adopter of digital innovation. We aim to rapidly learn and adapt, embracing failures as opportunities for growth, while ensuring that digital advancements enable our organisation and workforce to operate more efficiently.

The Digital team sits as part of the Strategy & Transformation portfolio and is led by Alex Thorogood, Head of Change and Digital and Daniel Arnold, Senior Digital Manager.

Main Responsibilities

It's a really exciting time to join the team as there's a renewed, ambitious focus on digital innovation across the organisation, supported by a new five-year strategy. The Digital Business Analyst role will play a key part part in the delivery of a high-performing digital service by

• Interpreting and analysing business problems to ensure digital solutions align with business objectives and contribute to the organisation’s strategic goals.
• Define and articulate clear, comprehensive digital requirements for Delivery/Service Leads based on thorough analysis of business needs.
• Foster effective collaboration between multiple business stakeholders and The Digital Team by proactively communicating and engaging to create shared understanding and objectives ensuring the successful delivery of objectives.
• Support the creation and development of compelling and well-articulated digital business cases for Delivery/Service Leads and Senior Digital Manager, integrating financial analysis, trends and potential benefits to guide strategic decision making and secure support for digital initiatives.
• Provide valuable insights into user behaviours and preferences, using your substantial knowledge of digital systems, technology, applications to influence digital product design to enhance user experiences.
• Manage project timelines, ensuring timely delivery of digital solutions without compromising quality.
• Drive a culture of digital continuous improvement by evaluating the success of digital initiatives, implementing lessons learned and staying abreast of industry best practices.

The Ideal Candidate

As a Digital Business Analyst your role within our dynamic Digital Team is pivotal to the seamless fusion of technology and business objectives. As a bridge between stakeholders and The Digital Team you will play a key role in translating business needs into actionable digital solutions. From conducting thorough analyses of business requirements to identifying opportunities for process improvement, your insights will shape the strategic direction of our digital initiatives. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams (such as ICT and IGU) you’ll be instrumental in ensuring that our digital products not only meet but exceed business expectations.

If you would like to find out more please contact daniel.arnold@staffordshire.gov.uk

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.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Business Support is key to the success of our Children’s Services because our Business Support teams are there, making sure things run smoothly, so that our frontline colleagues can deliver for children and families in the community. All that work in the background doesn’t just happen, it takes dedicated colleagues, taking pride in their work and seeing a purpose in the work they are doing.

Package Description

Main Responsibilities

The main responsibilities for this role include:

• supporting practitioners as a first point of contact, ensuring children, families, partners, and stakeholders are received with a professional/knowledgeable response to enquiries in a timely manner.
• completing a range of administrative tasks ensuring compliance with business processes and Service Level Agreements.
• accurately input and maintain appropriate information systems in support of children and family’s practitioners, ensuring children’s/families/system records are kept up to date, and that the Information Performance, and Engagement Team can accurately report on performance.
• undertake a range of financial transactions as directed including placing orders for services/equipment, goods receipting and maintaining associated records in accordance with Financial Regulations through the County Council’s Finance and Procurement systems.
• in support of practitioners produce a range of high-quality documents

The Ideal Candidate

Ideally, we are looking for someone who has:

• Level II in Business Administration or equivalent experience
• GCSE English and Math’s grade C or 4 or equivalent
• the ability to accurately input and retrieve data to support performance management
• experience of using Microsoft Office or equivalent software package
• experience of working within a team, preferably in an office environment
• good written and oral communication skills at all levels – this post will involve liaison with a range of professionals and members of the public
• a flexible approach – demonstrating ability to respond positively to changes in allocation of work at short notice
• a commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice and to work with a diverse customer base
• good time management and organisational skills with an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and on own initiative

The role is based in our Stafford office and the working hours will be Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00pm, Fridays 8:30 am - 4:30pm.

For more information about this role, please get in touch with Charlotte Weatherer, Business Support Manager at charlotte.weatherer@staffordshire.gov.uk

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

What skills and experience we're looking for



We have a vacancy, due to expansion for a graduate of Business and



Economics or any other relevant subject to train to become a qualified



teacher. Join a successfully recognised training programme delivered by



Staffordshire University. Work with young people to develop their passion



for business and economics, with the opportunity to earn a salary while you



train to be a fully qualified teacher. Make a difference to, and improve



life chances for young people. Opportunity to participate in National



College for School Leadership courses.



What the school offers its staff



Why Blessed William Howard?



• A Christian community with a caring, secure and



disciplined environment.



• A wide range of extra-curricular activities.
• High academic standards.
• A commitment to success for all.
• Ongoing CPD for all staff









“There is a warm atmosphere and the quality of relationships between all members of the school community are a particular strength. Pupils and staff are friendly, helpful, polite and welcoming to visitors.” Diocesan Section 48 Report



Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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) needs).

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.

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:

• manage incoming telephone calls, emails and enquiries about services
• register new service users and signposting to relevant activities and provision within the district.

The Ideal Candidate

You'll have good organisational skills and experience of using a wide range of IT systems including MS Office.

You’ll also need:

• 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

You'll be based in the Staffordshire Family Hubs in the South of the county, however you will be required to cover any of the other sites in Staffordshire in the event of holidays or sickness so you will need to be able to travel throughout the county when needed.

For further information please contact Kate Tomson-Rayner, Family Hub Manager - Stafford District at kate.tomson-rayner@staffordshire.gov.uk

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