Total 203 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, UB6 9AJ

Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who are seeking a Planning Paralegal to join their team on a contract basis. Please find below further details with regards to this position.

ROLE: Planning Paralegal
LOCATION: Essex
RATE: £20.00 to £23.00 per hour
CONTRACT: 4 months with possibility of extension

Please note that this role may require office attendance 1 or 2 days per week.

The Role of the Planning Paralegal

• To support a team of Lawyers in progressing complex caseloads of Planning & Highways matters through to completion
• Matters will include Section 278 and Section 38 agreements, planning enforcement notices and CLEUD
• To answer miscellaneous queries on planning and highways

The Person

• A law-related qualification (LPC / LLM / LLB) or direct relevant experience
• Previous Planning law experience would be essential
• Work experience in a local authority would be highly beneficial

The Benefits

• Weekly payroll
• Flexible working arrangements

If this Planning Paralegal sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

What skills and experience we're looking for



Role: Teacher of Business Studies

Start date: September 2024

Salary: £31,350 - £47,839 per annum

We are seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiasticTeacher of Business Studiesto join our thriving department. This role is also suitable for an ECT. The Business department sits at the heart of a very successful Business & IT faculty, which comprises Business GCSE, Business BTEC, Media, IT, Economics & Computer Science. The subjects & qualifications listed are all extremely popular with our students and the successful candidate would be joining a very supportive team headed up by an experienced head of faculty. This candidate will be teaching across Key stages 4 & 5. However, we are always open to teachers in this faculty teaching at KS3 in other departments, if they so wish.

The school was inspected by Ofsted in September 2022 and to quote the Lead Inspector"This is a very good school with an outstanding Sixth Form’. “The quality of education in the Sixth Form is especially strong. Teachers use their subject knowledge expertly to check on learning…Pupils are polite and friendly. They praise the culture of respect in the school” - Ofsted, September 2022

The successful candidate will:

• Have the vision to fully develop and support the already thriving Business, Economics, Computing and Media team.
• Ideally be able to offer a second subject within the faculty. For example, economics.
• Be an inspirational communicator and have the skills to both challenge and encourage students to achieve their potential.
• Be committed to securing positive student outcomes at Key stage 3, 4 and 5.
• Have the ability to think creatively and encourage student engagement.

This is a brilliant opportunity to work in a department that has outstanding facilities, including, 5 dedicated computer suites, 2 specialist Media rooms, supportive leadership and an innovative curriculum. If you are looking to work in a great school with fantastic facilities then Roding Valley could be the place for you. Business Studies is taught from KS4 to KS5 with outcomes above national levels and it is an exciting time in the history of the school with the further development of the sixth form, expansion of pupil numbers, a new building which has provided a state-of-the-art learning environment and two new all-weather sports facilities.

"RVHS is a great place to work as it combines the freedom to be creative in your teaching alongside the support which ensures you are best able to do your job." You will be joining a school with enthusiastic and dedicated leaders at senior and middle leadership levels and a commitment to the professional development of staff. RVHS is keen to embrace an approach that is centred on teaching and learning and academic attainment for our students. RVHS is an 11-18 school in Essex, that enjoys a good reputation in the local area and benefits from excellent transport links, including being adjacent to Loughton tube station (Central Line).

Contact us

For further information see the websitewww.rodingvalley.net. Informal discussions with our Deputy Headteacher, Miss P Larkin are welcome, please contact her onrecruitment@rodingvalley.netto arrange.

The advert closes at 12:00pm on the 1 July 2024 with interviews to be confirmed.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs

and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

If this vacancyattracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we reserve the right to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date so an early application is advised.

It is illegal for anyone who is barred from working with children to apply for or undertake Regulated Activity. In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education", the trust will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation at interview.



What the school offers its staff



We can offer:

• An outstanding ECT provision and support
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• A comprehensive induction program and the opportunity to engage in further professional development
• Bike to work Scheme
• Freshly made food on-site delivered through our excellent canteen facilities



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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic Teacher of Business and/or Computing to join our team from September 2024. This role is open to Early Career Teachers or those with more experience. The most important criteria for us is that you support our vision of “succeed and thrive” for all students; that you are willing to create an excellent climate for learning where students develop academic success, alongside a confidence and love of the subject.

What the school offers its staff

If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do. As a part of the John Taylor Teaching School Hub and working with The Staffordshire Research School at John Taylor we will focus on your development, whatever stage you are at in your career. As a research informed school with a coaching for excellence model, we want you to succeed and thrive too.

Commitment to safeguarding

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure and barring service check is a requirement of this post. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy is available to view on our website.

Planner/Scheduler

** DRIVER essential for this role due to remote location **

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  To work in a small team on the service desk (telephone interface).

  
  


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  To speak to customers, arrange, and book engineer diaries, for services, faults, and installation work, making use of most cost-effective planning.

  
  


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  To ensure engineers have clear instructions according to the booking including notation of parts and agreed times.

  
  


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  To complete associated administrative duties concerning engineers, vehicles, police registrations and to update database.

  
  


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  To obtain permits and supply Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS) on booking for those customers where this is deemed necessary.

  
  


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  To collect telephone payments in conjunction with customer service calls, referring to database details of amounts due, liaising with accounts staff.

  
  


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  Applicants must have a flexible approach, a "can do" attitude and understand the ever changing nature of arrangements to ensure cost effective planning of engineer.

  
  


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  Attention to detail is essential and friendly manner ideal.

  
  

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

PERM

Job Ref: 4576097

Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Grays, Essex

Start: July 2024

Project: £12million heavy civils package for a new build power plant involving Reinforced Concrete slabs, Ducting etc. in Grays, Essex

Role: Reporting into a Contracts Manager, overseeing a team of 6-7 including a Sub Agent, 2-3 Site Engineers, Works Manager and 2 Foreman.

We currently have a Permanent Salary vacancy for a Project Manager to oversee a £12million heavy civils package for a new build power plant in Grays, Essex

To apply for this role, please email your CV quoting job reference number 4576097 in the subject of the email.

For more information on this vacancy, please contact Richard Pitcher on 07842 780 205 and quote job reference number 4576097

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Senior Planning Officer x 2

Maldon District Council

Permanent, Full Time

£33,630 - £38,211

Location: Maldon

Closing Date: 9th July 2024

Essex County Council are delighted to be supporting Maldon District Council to recruit two Senior Planning Officers.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POST PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK - Complete the application form online

**Please do not apply directly on this page or press any of the APPLY buttons**

Location:

Offering flexible new ways of agile working with the Council Offices based at Princes Road, Maldon available as required.

The Opportunity:

Maldon District Council are excited to share that they are looking to appoint a Senior Planning Officer on a permanent basis. As experienced members of the team, you will bring a breadth of experience and knowledge, and a thirst to develop and establish your abilities covering a range of minor classified applications up to minor major applications. The busy Development Management team processes in excess of 1,500 planning applications each year of a broad variety, which present an interesting and challenging mix of planning issues, including two Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.

This is a great career development opportunity for a Planner looking for their next step up in a team where you will be offered both practical support and professional development to enable you to realise that potential.

Why Maldon District Council?

Maldon District is a unique place with a population of 67,500. Located just 40 miles from London, with the bordering cities of Chelmsford and Colchester close by, the District is world-renowned for its history, wildlife, stunning 75-mile saltmarsh coast.

With generous holiday entitlement, flexible working hours and free parking as part of the benefits package, Maldon District Council are committed to supporting their employees and to make you feel that joining them is the right decision for your career.

Role Purpose:

• To contribute towards the delivery a high quality, customer focused Planning & Implementation department with high standards of advice and support, resolving cases of varying complexities in Development Management.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, legislation, professional codes of practice and adherence to Council policy. Deliver projects, interventions and initiatives and contribute towards service development in line with corporate and business plans.
• To deal effectively and efficiently with planning applications ensuring cases are managed and completed at the appropriate level of skillset, pre-applications, planning appeals and general enquiries.
• Ensure and develop appropriate levels of quality and specialist knowledge with other Planning & Implementation colleagues.

Key Accountabilities:

• Deliver customer-focused specialist advice and services in Development Management, keeping up to date with current and emerging legislation, best practice and policy to ensure continuous development and improvement in services.
• Manage complex and/or contentious planning applications, pre-applications, processes and compliance, regulations and legislation, acting as the single point of contact for customers on those cases.
• Prepare and present reports to Area Planning Committees, District Planning Committee, and other internal and external meetings and present evidence/stand as witness at planning appeal hearings and public inquiries.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, as well as Members and managing key relationships with partners including Essex County Council and Local Councils and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the updating of relevant information systems, in accordance with Data Protection principles.
• Ensure own personal and professional development is maintained and maintain a thorough up-to-date knowledge of relevant law, policies, working practices and procedures.
• Support, guide and advise Graduate Planners and Technical Support colleagues, as necessary.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Previous planning experience is essential for this role, from either a local authority or private sector background.
• Educated to degree level in Planning or a relevant subject.
• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Good working knowledge of legislation and developments in Planning; able to give advice and guidance on a broad range of cases and topics.
• Knowledge of legislation, guidance and regulations relating to development management (case work) & planning appeals.

Interviews

Interviews will held on 18th and 19th July 2024 at the Council Offices, Princes Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5DL.

This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking local authority based in Maldon, an area which boasts an enviable quality of life and stunning countryside, yet within easy reach of London. We promote a professionalwork environment with a focus on self-development, innovation, and collaborative working.

If this interests you, we look forward to receiving your application.

For an informal discussion about this position

Michael Johnson, Head of Service: Development Management & Building Control on 01621 732668, michael.johnson@maldon.gov.uk

Matthew Winslow, Assistant Director, Planning & Implementation on 01621 732799, matthew.winslow@maldon.gov.uk

Louise Butler, Specialist Recruitment Consultant, Essex County Council louise.butler@maldon.gov.uk,

or download and read the job description.

To apply

Complete the application form online. CVs will not be accepted.

Please note: All interview notifications will be sent via e-mail. Please ensure you provide an e-mail address so that we can make contact with you.

It is Council policy not to respond to applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview. Therefore should you not hear from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

Guidance notes for applicants and further documents are available here.

In addition to a competitive salary you will be entitled to participate in the Local Government Pension Scheme, cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car lease scheme and will benefit from free parking in the Council Office car park. You will also be entitled to discounted local gym membership and payment of one annual professional fee (if applicable). You will also have access to a range of work/life balance policies.

As part of any recruitment process, the Council collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The Council is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. For more information please see the Council's Privacy Notice to understand your rights.

Maldon District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Disclosure and Barring checks will be undertaken according to the responsibilities of the role.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, culture and experience. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, sex, disability, marital status and other protected characteristics.

Principal Planning Officer x 2

Maldon District Council

Permanent, Full Time

£39,355 to £44,510

Location: Maldon

Closing Date: 9th July 2024

Essex County Council are delighted to be supporting Maldon District Council to recruit two Principal Planning Officers.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POST PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK - Complete the application form online

**Please do not apply directly on this page or press any of the APPLY buttons**

Location:

Offering flexible new ways of agile working with the Council Offices based at Princes Road, Maldon available as required.

The Opportunity:

Maldon District Council are excited to share that they are looking to appoint two Principal Planners on a full time, permanent basis. As more senior members of the team, you will bring a breadth of experience and knowledge, and play a key role in a busy Development Management Team. The team processes in excess of 1,500 planning applications each year of a broad variety, which present an interesting and challenging mix of planning issues, including two Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.

This is a great career development opportunity for professionals who are looking to broaden their experience or Senior Planners looking to step up into a new role within a friendly and supportive team.

Why Maldon?

Maldon District is a unique place with a population of 67,500. Located just 40 miles from London, with the bordering cities of Chelmsford and Colchester close by, the District is world-renowned for its history, wildlife, stunning 75-mile saltmarsh coast.

With generous holiday entitlement, flexible working hours and free parking as part of the benefits package, Maldon District Council are committed to supporting their employees and to make you feel that joining them is the right decision for your career.

Role Purpose:

• To contribute towards the delivery of a high quality, customer focused Planning & Implementation service with high standards of advice and support, resolving cases of varying complexities in Development Management.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, legislation, professional codes of practice and adherence to Council policy. Deliver projects, interventions and initiatives and contribute towards service development in line with corporate and business plans.
• To deal effectively and efficiently with planning applications ensuring cases are managed and completed at the appropriate level of skillset, pre-applications, planning appeals and general enquiries.
• Ensure and develop appropriate levels of quality and specialist knowledge with other Planning & Implementation colleagues.

Key Accountabilities:

• Deliver customer-focused specialist advice and services in Development Management, keeping up to date with current and emerging legislation, best practice and policy to ensure continuous development and improvement in services.
• Manage complex and/or contentious planning applications, pre-applications, processes and compliance, regulations and legislation. Negotiating S106 agreements, Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs) and providing resilience and flexibility within the service. Acting as the single point of contact for customers on those cases.
• Prepare and present reports to Area Planning Committees, District Planning Committee, and other internal and external meetings and present evidence/stand as witness at planning appeal hearings and public inquiries, including court appearance as appropriate.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, as well as Members and managing key relationships with partners including Essex County Council and Local Councils and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the updating of relevant information systems, in accordance with Data Protection principles.
• Acting as member of corporate or community project teams - providing planning advice and input, whilst managing any professional conflicts of interest.
• Owning key professional and technical stakeholder relationships on behalf of the Council relevant to day-to-day delivery of services or projects.
• Ensure own personal and professional development is maintained and maintain a thorough up-to-date knowledge of relevant law, policies, working practices and procedures.
• Line manage Senior Planning Officers and Graduate Planners, as delegated by the Development Management Team Manager.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Proven planning experience at Principal Planner level, or extensive experience at Senior Planner level is essential for this role, from either a local authority or private sector background
• Educated to degree level in Planning or a relevant subject.
• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Thorough working knowledge of practices, methodologies and legislation within Planning.
• Experienced in complex casework; able to give advice and guidance on a broad range of cases and topics.
• Experience of managing planning appeals, including involvement in hearings and public inquires.

Interviews

Interviews will be held on 18th and 19th July 2024 at the Council Offices, Princes Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5DL.

This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking local authority based in Maldon, an area which boasts an enviable quality of life and stunning countryside, yet within easy reach of London. We promote a professional work environment with a focus on self-development, innovation, and collaborative working.

If this interests you, we look forward to receiving your application.

For more information or an informal chat, please contact:

Michael Johnson, Head of Service: Development Management & Building Control on 01621 732668, michael.johnson@maldon.gov.uk

Matthew Winslow, Assistant Director, Planning & Implementation on 01621 732799, matthew.winslow@maldon.gov.uk

Louise Butler, Specialist Recruitment Consultant, Essex County Council louise.butler@maldon.gov.uk,

or download and read the job description.

To apply

Complete the application form online. CVs will not be accepted.

Please note: All interview notifications will be sent via e-mail. Please ensure you provide an e-mail address so that we can make contact with you.

It is Council policy not to respond to applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview. Therefore should you not hear from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

Guidance notes for applicants and further documents are available here.

In addition to a competitive salary you will be entitled to participate in the Local Government Pension Scheme, cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car lease scheme and will benefit from free parking in the Council Office car park. You will also be entitled to discounted local gym membership and payment of one annual professional fee (if applicable). You will also have access to a range of work/life balance policies.

As part of any recruitment process, the Council collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The Council is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. For more information please see the Council's Privacy Notice to understand your rights.

Maldon District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Disclosure and Barring checks will be undertaken according to the responsibilities of the role.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, culture and experience. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, sex, disability, marital status and other protected characteristics.

79191 - Project Engineer/SAP

This Project Engineer/SAP will report to the Lead Project Engineer and will work within Capital Programme - Investment Delivery based in in any of our offices in the EPN region. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £76,229 plus car and a bonus of 3%

Should you not have the full range of essential skills, qualifications and competencies listed below, there may be an opportunity for further training to equip you. If you do not have all relevant competencies for the core grade, it will be appropriate to appoint at a lower grade until you have developed the required competencies.

Close Date:.25/06/2024.

We also provide the following additional benefits

• Annual Leave
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
• Discounted access to sports and social clubs
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Purpose:

The Project Engineer's role is to deliver the engineering activities within their allocated project team. To undertake the delivery of Construction requirements relating to the UK Power Networks owned assets and associated infrastructure under the direction of the Lead Project Engineer or Construction Manager as part of the Investment Delivery team.

The Capital Programme Operations team work across the EPN footprint and you will work anywhere within the EPN area.

You will work with and support the Programme Managers, Project Managers, Commissioning Engineer's, Alliance Partner, Contractors and other members of the Investment Delivery Management team in the delivery of our goals.

Work with Commissioning Engineer's, Project Supervisors, Electrical Fitters, Alliance Partners and Contractors to undertake and complete the construction and delivery of a portfolio of projects in a safe and efficient manner.

You will ensure delivery of capital works construction projects, APP and Connections as directed by the Lead Project Engineer or Construction Manager, oversee the management of substation and associated works.

You will work with team members to ensure safety management is maintained throughout all activities during the delivery of the engineering tasks following the UK Power Networks Stay Safe initiative.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Delivery of the Construction programmes for the UK Power Networks owned assets operating at voltages through the range LV to 132kV
• Work with the Programme & Project Managers to ensure that all programmes of work are delivered to time, budget, and quality drivers.
• Work with Project Supervisors and EHV fitters to ensure the delivery of all electrical engineering activities.
• Help manage budgets relating to the construction delivery and meet ongoing goals.
• As a team member work to ensure that UK Power Networks goals are achieved especially in Staff engagement and Client satisfaction
• Test and Commission HV Distribution System
• Ensure compliance with CDM and UK Power Networks Health and Safety policies
• Operate and update the Asset Database in respect of project activities.
• Responsible for both reactive and planned construction activities
• Perform fault investigation and repairs.
• Modify equipment and drawings to ensure the efficient operation of the substations.
• Oversee all contractors/staff working on site

Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate daily construction and maintenance activities with Client / Principal Contractor's ensuring programmes are met.
• Collaborate with Outage Planning and Control centre regarding planning and coordination of circuit outages.
• Manage site work as an AP / SAP.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and raise Purchase Order request with Finance & Governance team.
• Change Management - ensure early warning notices are brought to the attention of the Project Manager / Commercial Manager and Partners using Unifier.
• Identify potential project risks/opportunities (raise awareness within team/company)
• Work outside of core hours to respond to faults on system.
• Represent UKPN at meetings with clients and contractors.
• When undertaking engineering activities manage the team of employees, contractors, compliance with all H&S procedures and the DSR's for the delivery.

Qualifications:

Essential

• Senior Authorised Person as defined by the Distribution Safety Rules - Preferable 132kV*
• Educated to a minimum HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent*.
• Working knowledge of distribution HV Systems
• Read schematic drawings and understand content.
• Identify problems, understand issues and investigate alternatives.
• Hold full driving licence.
• Lone worker or as a member of a team.
• Use Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, MS Project and other custom software packages.

Desirable

• Travel around the Capital Programme's EPN portfolio of projects
• To have persuasive, negotiating and influencing skills
• To be skilful in decision-making
• Relevant Safety Qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH
• Knowledge of Construction Design and Management Regulations*

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.

Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.

Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used.

If in doubt ask!

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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.

Main Responsibilities

• Supporting various Children & Family Services 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.
• In support of Practitioners workload, convene and attend meetings, including statutory multi agency meetings, coordinating the circulation of agendas and relevant papers, taking and distributing appropriate notes, minutes and actions.
• Completing a range of administrative tasks ensuring compliance with business processes and Service Level Agreements and the monitoring and allocation of work as appropriate.
• Accurately input and maintain information systems, 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 cash handling, placing orders for services/equipment, including the use of Purchasing Cards, goods receipting and maintaining associated records in accordance with Financial Regulations through the County Council’s Finance and Procurement systems.
• Monitoring and maintaining financial records for the service in accordance with Financial Regulations ensuring that any discrepancies are flagged to the relevant team.
• Maintaining knowledge of legislation, policies, guidance, processes and best practice relating to the service area.

The Ideal Candidate

Working in Business Support requires teamwork, good organisational skills and a good level of competency using IT systems. You’ll also need:

• Good communication skills because you’ll interact with lots of people across the organisation and externally through phone, in person and email
• Good organisation skills and attention to detail, as you’ll be keeping data updated and you’ll be working to deadlines
• 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

But it’s important to note that if you’re unsure whether your experience or skills are suitable, please get in touch with the recruiting manager Tracey Pennycook Tracey.pennycook@staffordshire.gov.uk and we can give you a bit more information.

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 a range of benefits.

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 Silver 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

A patient focused group of independent Opticians are looking for a full or part time Optometrist for their well-established Burnham-on-Sea practice.

You will be able to provide patents with a personalised experience, utilising some of the most advanced equipment available.

Optometrist - Role

• Modern independent
• Single testing room
• Small, close knit team
• Loyal patient base
• Focus on patient care
• Providing thorough sight tests to patients - 30 mins
• Advanced equipment - Optomap, OCT, Tonometer, digital slitlamp
• Optix computer system
• Working alongside an experienced Dispensing Optician
• High level of clinical freedom - You decide how to manage the patient, and what lens/contact lenses you want to dispense
• Working 3, 4 or 5 days a week including Saturdays
• Opening hours from 9am to 5.30pm (5pm on a Sat)
• Salary between £50,000 to £65,000 DOE, plus bonus
• Staff discount
• Private medical insurance
• Private indemnity insurance
• Life cover
• Relocation package available
• Continuous training and development
• Encouraged to pick up additional accreditations and specialisms - areas like dry eye, macular degeneration, glaucoma, specialist contact lenses, myopia control and orthokeratology.
• Support from other Optoms, Trainers and Professional services teams

Optometrist - Requirements

• Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC
• Happy to work as the sole Optom
• Willing to learn and develop
• Wants be able to provide the very best eye test possible
• Wants to provide higher levels of communication and patient engagement
• Focus on clinical excellence

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV to Rebecca Wood using the apply now link.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the main responsibilities of this role.

Salary: £31,199 - £35,579 per annum (pro rata - only if part time)
Grade: D
Permanent
37 Hours per Week
Support Planner - OPCMHT

Thurrock Adult Social care are seeking an exceptional individual to join us as a Support Planner in our Older Persons Community Mental Health Team on a Permanent Full-time contract. This role is an interesting opportunity to work in a team that is committed to connecting individuals with their communities. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and good at communicating. The role will include working within a multidisciplinary team and working with other professionals in a range of organisations to develop a service that provides the best possible social care services and to meet the aspirations and outcomes of vulnerable old people as well as carrying out the statutory function of community care assessments, agreeing and implementing support plans and reviewing care provision.

As part of Older Persons Community Mental Health Team, you will be working in a way that ensures that the needs of Thurrock residents with dementia and other mental health issues are met in a timely manner and that appropriately supported through timely intervention as well ensuring that carers and families of Thurrock residents with dementia or other mental health issues are appropriately supported through timely intervention.

Adult Social Care has so much to offer you, and we look forward to seeing what you can offer Adult Social Care.
- Generous annual leave entitlement - 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years' service.
- Flexible working to enable work life balance.
- Reflective supervision and management support
- Excellent training and development opportunities

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced plus barred level is required for this role - at no extra cost.

For an informal discussion please contact Vivette Akintokun team manager on 01375 413 910

How to Apply
Please apply online by clicking Apply. Please note, we do not accept CVs. If you have any difficulties in submitting an application form, please email .

Advert Closing Date:

- Redeployment only: 6th June 2024
- Internal & External: 9th June 2024

Interview Date: If shortlisted, you will be expected to attend our recruitment day on Friday 14th June 2024. So please keep this date free if you are applying for this post.

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
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Project Engineer

Salary range: £42,500 - 47,250
Hours: 40hrs
Location: Essex and Suffolk

About the company:

Our client specializes in providing innovative solutions in water and environmental engineering, making this role an opportunity to be at the forefront of industry advancements. As part of the Project Delivery team, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that all projects are executed within agreed cost, scope, and program parameters.

Key Competencies:

• Minimum of five years' experience in a design and build project delivery role within the water industry.
• NEC 3 knowledge and experience.
• HNC minimum in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• CSCS and SMSTS certifications.
• 18th Edition of BS7671 (Electrical only).
• Good communication skills.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD advantageous.

Role Summary:
Dynamic role in project delivery within the water industry - Join our clients team as we seek an experienced individual to take on the responsibility of coordinating and delivering projects of various values and complexities. As part of the Project Delivery team, you'll ensure that all projects are executed within agreed cost, scope, and program parameters.

Responsibilities:

• Support the SED team in preparing project design and estimates (pre-implementation).
• Manage multiple projects and oversee works awarded to suppliers/subcontractors.
• Provide technical expertise on the repair, refurbishment, or replacement of equipment & plant.
• Develop, implement, and monitor pre-construction process plans.
• Attend start-up, site visit, and design meetings.
• Effectively manage scope change notices in line with contract requirements.
• Produce information for Project-level KPI's.
• Lead and manage project teams (both direct and subcontract), taking accountability for project delivery.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to this post.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave.
• Car allowance (if deemed business user) - £5,040 per annum.
• Access to Group Pension Scheme after completion of probation.
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover if joining the pension scheme.
• Healthcare cover for employees.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme & Medicash after successful completion of probation.
• Continuous Development Opportunities.

Contact Cassy via email on if you are interested!

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

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

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

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

Job Details:

• Working closely with business teams to turn high level concepts into low level requirements.
• Creation and ownership of detailed business analysis and specifications for a large project or multiple medium sized projects assigned to you.
• Evaluate business systems and end to end processes against user needs to formulate and document changes with relevant artefacts.
• Supporting delivery of projects to agreed scope, cost, quality and time objectives.
• Coach and mentor Junior BAs who you work alongside in the Scrum / Project team.
• hybrid opportunity - reporting to either our Bexhill or London office.

Skills we would love you to have:

• Extensive experience in business analytics or equivalent experience in Underwriting.
• Experience leading and developing teams with great organization skills as a result
• Familiarity with insurance industry regulations and practices.
• Detailed analytical abilities with a methodical approach to problem solving.

What we offer:

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

Reward:

Salary - Attractive salary based on experience + car allowance (pay reviews also completed each year) Flexible Working - We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach so please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail, including days in the office and at home.
Competitive Bonus Scheme - All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, which is usually paid in March. The scheme is based on Hastings' performance against our business goals and your own personal performance.

Physical Wellbeing - as a Band 4 colleague, Hastings pay for you to receive private medical Insurance (also known as PMI) This gives you flexibility and convenience to see a specialist or consultant and allows you to decide when and where you will be seen.
Financial Wellbeing - As well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an AWARD WINNING package which includes - discounts and cashback at everyday retailers and on our own products, fee free independent mortgage advice, and free access to financial wellbeing support.

Mental Wellbeing programme - At Hastings Direct we understand that mental health cannot not be scheduled, that's why we have a range of support to help you keep yourself well. We have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own, in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs
There's more! - 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your contracted weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more ….
Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we'll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve
We deliver good outcomes for our customers every time by providing great products at the right price with our simple and straightforward service. We treat customers like we want to be treated - fairly, respectfully and with their best interests at heart

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

Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.