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You will form part of a team set that provides community reassurance, engaging with public and businesses alike to identify and resolve issues in the towns, villages and rural parts of the borough, either directly or by referral to other departments and agencies. Being part of the wider Environmental Health, Licensing and Resilience Service you will work closely with Environmental Health Officers, Licensing Officers and other staff with the overall aim of making Hertsmere a safer, cleaner and healthier place to live and work.\nThe Community Enforcement Officer will complete a range of monitoring, inspection, checking and enforcement activities. They will check compliance with relevant Councils policies and procedures, providing engagement and reassurance to residents, businesses and other stakeholders. In essence, the Community Enforcement Officers act as the eyes and ears of the Council – reporting, checking, evidence gathering and responding to public and business needs.\nThe ideal candidate will have up to date knowledge of enviro-crime and environmental protection legislation, a proven track record of excellent customer service, can work independently and find solutions to problems, have excellent communication skills and have a flexible approach to work. It is also essential that this post holder has a driving licence.\nThe post is offered on a full time, permanent basis (36 hours per week). Generally, the hours of work will be 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday, however some evening and weekend work may be required.\nBenefits include:\n<ul>\n<li>27 – 32 days annual leave (depending on length of Local Gvt Service) - plus all bank holidays</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>Flexi-Leave (opportunity to accrue extra work time that can be taken off later as extra leave -up to 2 days per month)</li>\n<li>Free gym membership</li>\n<li>Cycle schemes (Cycle to Work Scheme and free Beryl Bike rides for staff)</li>\n<li>Free wellbeing benefits (such as lunchtime yoga, flu jabs, health MOT)</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n</ul>\nHertsmere is located in southern Hertfordshire and is an attractive environment in which to live and work. 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We will support you to develop the right skills, and as we enter 2025 we are looking at a revised training and development plan for our staff that meets both professional and personal ambitions.\nAs a small company, it means that every employee gets involved in delivering our services. Whilst you will have your primary duties, you will soon find that no two days are the same, as you can be a genuine part of influencing how we do what we do alongside our tenants. Over the next few years we are transforming what we do and how we do it we would love you to bring your skills and experience and ideas to GHHA so we can be the best we can be.\nIf you are a team player, ambitious, determined to make a difference to people’s lives, and share our values we want to hear from you!\nWe offer in return a competitive salary, generous annual leave, pension, life assurance, personal accident cover, support and well-being services, and private medical cashback insurance.\n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,000 - £34,999","publishDate":"2025-03-27T08:32:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-30T17:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5e5ef4d3-b6ea-4d85-921e-63ee7e3b2c91.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1facddf6-4f5b-4eb5-af2f-7a6d0f15e193","title":"Building Surveyors (RP0034)","employer":"Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council","department":"","location":"The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"Building SurveyorsStarting salary £40,689pa with potential progression to £43,690pa on achieving designated skills and experience37 hours per week (hybrid working)Do you have an eye for detail and experience of surveying, do you want to help improve the housing standards across our borough and increase customer satisfaction levels? Are you passionate about delivering the best service possible to our tenants? If so, we have the perfect role for you.You will work part of our Property Maintenance team where no two days are the same.If you like genuine diversity in your Building Surveying work and are looking to learn new skills, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you.We’re seeking Surveyors in three key areas: Planned Works, Voids, and Repairs.At Welwyn Hatfield we’re committed to providing excellent service to our community.We’re making a significant investment into our housing stock, creating a chance for you to engage in a variety of exciting new projects.About the roles:Planned Works SurveyorAs a Planned Works Surveyor, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the delivery of our planned and cyclical investment programmes to the housing and commercial stock.This includes working alongside our contractors and consultants, holding them accountable for their performance, providing technical advice, developing scopes of work and specifications for various projects, and liaising with customers to understand their requirements.Repairs SurveyorIn the role of Repairs Surveyor, you’ll manage your own patch, consisting of around 2000 properties.You’ll collaborate with contractors and the Neighbourhoods team to ensure timely, high-quality repairs.Your responsibilities will include attending sites to scope out larger repair jobs and keeping tenants updated on ongoing works.Voids SurveyorAs a Voids Surveyor, your focus will be on ensuring void properties are turned around quickly and to a high standard.You’ll work closely with contractors, Neighbourhoods, and allocation teams to keep everyone informed about the status of each void, ensuring properties meet tenants' expectations.About you:You will be customer focused and have great customer service skills and the ability to work autonomously to improve our property standards. You will have extensive experience in diagnosing building faults and delivering cost-effective solutions.Your technical expertise will enable you to identify necessary repairs, develop detailed specifications, make sound technical decisions, and solve complex problems efficiently.A thorough understanding of current building regulations, building standards, and health and safety legislation is essential for these roles.Your passion for delivering customer-focussed outcomes will be evident in your approach to work.You will have the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring that everyone involved understands the scope and progress of projects.Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council:Our CORE values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do.Closing date for applications is 21 April 2025.Remote assessments will be held on 29 April 2025.Interviews will be held on 8 May 2025.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting salary £40,689pa with potential progression to £43,690pa","publishDate":"2025-03-26T12:28:31.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-21T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/823aa152-6a74-4e7f-bba1-7b03fea66100.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"584e8307-a761-4c5b-8b6e-c5863035b03a","title":"Registered Building Control Inspector (Specialist)","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town Hall, Luton","locationType":3,"description":"About the job Salary: £63,715 to £66,787 per year (including car benefit and Market Rate Supplement) Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent *Successful Candidate will not start till April 2025* We have two exciting brand-new opportunities available within our Sustainable Development team as Registered Building Control Inspectors (Specialists), as part of our expanding team which we are committed to investing in and supporting. Luton is growing in reputation, with large visionary building projects at Kenilworth Road LTFC (including the new football stadium), London Luton Airport's expansion, Luton & Dunstable Hospital's development, as well as multiple new build sites across Luton Town and our Town Centre Masterplan. This would be a great opportunity for you to put your excellent skills into practice, undertaking functions of safety with key stakeholders and being able to make a difference. You will undertake Building Control functions as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) as appointed by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) on High Risk Buildings (HRB's), adhering to the required process and activities specified by the BSR and supervise other Registered Building Control Inspectors who will benefit from your experience and knowledge in the industry. You will also be required to assess dangerous structures and implement immediate remedial works, effectively managing and evaluating caseloads of a full range of developments with specific focus on more complex schemes and premises. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. Previous applicants need not apply. About you We are looking for someone with substantial experience in Building Control, working on Class 3 building types, together with post qualification experience (including restricted activities and functions, and enforcement). You must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a building inspector, with demonstrable competency to work without supervision on high-risk buildings (HRB's) (Class 3 category G, H). The post holder must be capable of examining Principal Designer plans, undertake site inspections; compile reports and keep written records to justify decisions made in relation to the practical applications of the building regulations (Building Safety Act 2022). You must have excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills and the ability to engage with all levels clearly and concisely, self-motivated and a productive team player who is able to coordinate work activities to maximise service delivery. You must be a Member of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent with relevant Building Control bias and evidence of achieving CPD requirements. The successful candidate will need to be educated to degree level in a relevant subject such as Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering and/or be able to demonstrate learning at an equivalent level. Please ensure your supporting statement demonstrates your experience and knowledge in order for your application to be considered. About us Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? Application Process Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. Benefits We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 63,715.00 - 66,787.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-03-26T02:01:12.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9365aa84-a824-4150-a863-290f90b545b5.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fd20c01b-73fd-4b81-ac74-768c2d4cd551","title":"Finance Office Assistant","employer":"Hertsmere Borough Council","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Borehamwood","locationType":2,"description":"We are seeking a Finance Office Assistant to support the Head of Finance & Business Services and the wider finance team by providing a full range of proactive, efficient and professional admin services and project assistance.\nThe role requires liaising with senior management, staff and Councillors, and external agencies including government departments and the public.\nThe ideal candidate will have substantial admin experience working closely with senior management within a complex business organisation. Excellent written and spoken English / confident communication skills, as well as numeracy skills will be essential.\nThe post is offered on a full time, permanent basis (36 hours per week). \nBenefits include:\n<ul>\n<li>27 – 32 days annual leave - plus all bank holidays</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>Flexi-Leave - opportunity to accrue work time that can be used as extra leave (up to 2 days per month)</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Free gym membership</li>\n<li>Cycle schemes</li>\n<li>Free lunchtime yoga</li>\n<li>Free eye tests</li>\n<li>Free flu jabs</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n</ul>\nThe Council operates a hybrid working system where employees may work two days per week from home.\nHertsmere is located in southern Hertfordshire and is an attractive environment in which to live and work. It adjoins Greater London and has excellent road and rail links making London and the Home Counties easily accessible.\nClosing date: Wednesday 16th April, 10am","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,947 - £30,013 (depending on experience)","publishDate":"2025-03-25T16:47:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-16T09:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5445a2e9-86d8-42f3-8d0e-90ae802f800e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a2192ca8-2896-4a1b-b12f-21c269c3677b","title":"Deputy Head of Service - Children in Care and Adoption","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"About the job Salary: £58,507 - £61,745 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term for 1 year This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 1 year. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission. In this strategic role, you'll be responsible for the development, management, and operational delivery of key Children's Services and Statutory Social Work interventions. You'll provide vital support to a team of managers, working alongside the Head of Service to ensure the delivery of services that achieve the best possible outcomes for children, young people, and families. You'll help set the strategic direction of the service, delivering on the Council's vision and values while implementing evidence-based practices and reflecting current good practice. This role also involves promoting the professional development of staff and creating a sustainable, effective workforce to meet the needs of the most vulnerable in our communities. You'll have the authority to make critical decisions within statutory and legal frameworks, ensuring a robust response to the needs of children and families. As part of your remit, you will assist the Head of Service in achieving the Council's strategic objectives and play a pivotal role in improving service delivery through effective performance management and problem-solving. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with the Head of Service to set strategic direction and ensure effective performance management across services. - Implement evidence-based practices that reflect research and current good practices in service delivery. - Promote the professional development of all staff, fostering a culture of learning and growth. - Make decisions in line with statutory regulations and ensure positive outcomes for children, young people, and families. - Support in the resolution of complex problems, ensuring vulnerable children and young people receive timely, appropriate, and proportionate responses. - Lead the coordination of service delivery to meet the needs of children, young people, and families across diverse settings. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. About you We are looking for a strategic and hands-on leader with a proven track record of delivering impactful services. As the successful candidate, you will have: - Substantial experience in a senior leadership role, having led and developed services in partnership with multi-agency groups across public and voluntary sectors. - Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate teams, ensuring effective performance management aligned with organisational objectives. - Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across a wide range of stakeholders in a political context, managing complex issues and planning service delivery. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to develop professional working relationships at all levels, with strong influencing, negotiation, and accountability abilities. - Experience in managing significant budgets and diverse funding streams, ensuring efficient use of resources to meet service objectives. - In-depth knowledge of key policies impacting children and young people, particularly in safeguarding, health & safety, and urban multicultural environments. - Professional qualifications in social work and management (or equivalent experience), backed by substantial relevant experience, training, and competence. This role is pivotal to ensuring the success of Children's Services, and we are looking for a dedicated leader to help shape the future of the service. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply! About us Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government's Families First for Children Pathfinder programme. Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes. The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners. Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure. Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? Application process Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. Additional information We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<ul> <li>\nFrom 25to 32days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li> <li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li> <li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li> <li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li> <li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li> <li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. W e welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns </li> <li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li> <li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li> <li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li> <li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li> </ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 58,507.00 - 61,745.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-03-25T08:04:49.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/00cc4c7b-e457-4d44-9f73-7c93eacbfc83.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"35e1bd01-548a-461f-86c1-cbb77c8b05bf","title":"Deputy Head of Service - Care Leavers","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town Hall Extension","locationType":3,"description":"About the job Salary: £58,507 - £61,745 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term for 1 year This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 1 year. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission. The Leaving Care Team provides core services to young people leaving care and young people who have left care between the ages of 15.5 and 21 or 24. The Deputy Head of Service for the Care Leavers Service team is a key leader responsible for managing day-to-day operations, mentoring a dedicated team of professionals, and fostering effective collaboration with partner agencies to ensure prompt and informed decision-making on complex cases. In this strategic role, you'll be responsible for the development, management, and operational delivery of key Children's Services and Statutory Social Work interventions. You'll provide vital support to a team of managers, working alongside the Head of Service to ensure the delivery of services that achieve the best possible outcomes for children, young people, and families. You'll help set the strategic direction of the service, delivering on the Council's vision and values while implementing evidence-based practices and reflecting current good practice. This role also involves promoting the professional development of staff and creating a sustainable, effective workforce to meet the needs of the most vulnerable in our communities. You'll have the authority to make critical decisions within statutory and legal frameworks, ensuring a robust response to the needs of children and families. As part of your remit, you will assist the Head of Service in achieving the Council's strategic objectives and play a pivotal role in improving service delivery through effective performance management and problem-solving. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with the Head of Service to set strategic direction and ensure effective performance management across services. - Implement evidence-based practices that reflect research and current good practices in service delivery. - Promote the professional development of all staff, fostering a culture of learning and growth. - Make decisions in line with statutory regulations and ensure positive outcomes for children, young people, and families. - Support in the resolution of complex problems, ensuring vulnerable children and young people receive timely, appropriate, and proportionate responses. - Lead the coordination of service delivery to meet the needs of children, young people, and families across diverse settings. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. About you We are looking for a strategic and hands-on leader with a proven track record of delivering impactful services. As the successful candidate, you will have: - Substantial experience in a senior leadership role, having led and developed services in partnership with multi-agency groups across public and voluntary sectors. - Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate teams, ensuring effective performance management aligned with organisational objectives. - Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across a wide range of stakeholders in a political context, managing complex issues and planning service delivery. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to develop professional working relationships at all levels, with strong influencing, negotiation, and accountability abilities. - Experience in managing significant budgets and diverse funding streams, ensuring efficient use of resources to meet service objectives. - In-depth knowledge of key policies impacting children and young people, particularly in safeguarding, health & safety, and urban multicultural environments. - Professional qualifications in social work and management (or equivalent experience), backed by substantial relevant experience, training, and competence. This role is pivotal to ensuring the success of Children's Services, and we are looking for a dedicated leader to help shape the future of the service. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply! About us Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government's Families First for Children Pathfinder programme. Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes. The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners. Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure. Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? Application process Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. Additional information We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<ul> <li>\nFrom 25to 32days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li> <li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li> <li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li> <li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li> <li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li> <li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. W e welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns </li> <li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li> <li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li> <li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li> <li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li> </ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 58,507.00 - 61,745.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-03-25T08:04:49.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/248865a3-d00a-4b95-830f-09c7ebfd0378.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"aab8805a-8ea8-473a-bb31-a53b8d49ab47","title":"Deputy Head of Service - Fostering","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"About the job Salary: £58,507 - £61,745 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed term for 1 year This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 1 year. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission. Our Fostering Service is a forward thinking fostering agency. We work hard to maintain high standards and deliver best foster care practice. Luton is committed to achieving positive outcomes for the children in its care. The Deputy Head of Service for our Fostering Service will be passionate about Fostering and play a significant role in promoting the welfare of children/young people looked after. You'll support the department to develop the fostering service and ensure the best possible outcomes for children and young people are achieved. In this strategic role, you'll be responsible for the development, management, and operational delivery of key Children's Services and Statutory Social Work interventions. You'll provide vital support to a team of managers, working alongside the Head of Service to ensure the delivery of services that achieve the best possible outcomes for children, young people, and families. You'll help set the strategic direction of the service, delivering on the Council's vision and values while implementing evidence-based practices and reflecting current good practice. This role also involves promoting the professional development of staff and creating a sustainable, effective workforce to meet the needs of the most vulnerable in our communities. You'll have the authority to make critical decisions within statutory and legal frameworks, ensuring a robust response to the needs of children and families. As part of your remit, you will assist the Head of Service in achieving the Council's strategic objectives and play a pivotal role in improving service delivery through effective performance management and problem-solving. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with the Head of Service to set strategic direction and ensure effective performance management across services. - Implement evidence-based practices that reflect research and current good practices in service delivery. - Promote the professional development of all staff, fostering a culture of learning and growth. - Make decisions in line with statutory regulations and ensure positive outcomes for children, young people, and families. - Support in the resolution of complex problems, ensuring vulnerable children and young people receive timely, appropriate, and proportionate responses. - Lead the coordination of service delivery to meet the needs of children, young people, and families across diverse settings. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. About you We are looking for a strategic and hands-on leader with a proven track record of delivering impactful services. As the successful candidate, you will have: - Substantial experience in a senior leadership role, having led and developed services in partnership with multi-agency groups across public and voluntary sectors. - Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate teams, ensuring effective performance management aligned with organisational objectives. - Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across a wide range of stakeholders in a political context, managing complex issues and planning service delivery. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to develop professional working relationships at all levels, with strong influencing, negotiation, and accountability abilities. - Experience in managing significant budgets and diverse funding streams, ensuring efficient use of resources to meet service objectives. - In-depth knowledge of key policies impacting children and young people, particularly in safeguarding, health & safety, and urban multicultural environments. - Professional qualifications in social work and management (or equivalent experience), backed by substantial relevant experience, training, and competence. This role is pivotal to ensuring the success of Children's Services, and we are looking for a dedicated leader to help shape the future of the service. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply! About us Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government's Families First for Children Pathfinder programme. Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes. The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners. Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure. Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? Application process Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. Additional information We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<ul> <li>\nFrom 25to 32days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li> <li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li> <li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li> <li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li> <li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li> <li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. W e welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns </li> <li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li> <li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li> <li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li> <li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li> </ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 58,507.00 - 61,745.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-03-25T08:04:49.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/6c9554da-5588-4ad1-93cf-278051c54d9d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1deb95dc-bace-43f4-9f83-33c09264b76d","title":"Deputy Head of Service - Children with Disabilities","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"About the job Salary: £58,507 - £61,745 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term for 1 year This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 1 year. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our leadership team as the Deputy Head of Service for Children with Disabilities. The Children with Disabilities (CWD) service offers a comprehensive service to children with significant learning disabilities, physical disabilities and life limiting health conditions. The Deputy Head of Service for Children's with Disabilities is a key leader responsible for coordinating multi-agency services to protect and promote the wellbeing of disabled children. We put children, young people and their families at the heart of everything we do. In this strategic role, you'll be responsible for the development, management, and operational delivery of key Children's Services and Statutory Social Work interventions. You'll provide vital support to a team of managers, working alongside the Head of Service to ensure the delivery of services that achieve the best possible outcomes for children, young people, and families. You'll help set the strategic direction of the service, delivering on the Council's vision and values while implementing evidence-based practices and reflecting current good practice. This role also involves promoting the professional development of staff and creating a sustainable, effective workforce to meet the needs of the most vulnerable in our communities. You'll have the authority to make critical decisions within statutory and legal frameworks, ensuring a robust response to the needs of children and families. As part of your remit, you will assist the Head of Service in achieving the Council's strategic objectives and play a pivotal role in improving service delivery through effective performance management and problem-solving. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with the Head of Service to set strategic direction and ensure effective performance management across services. - Implement evidence-based practices that reflect research and current good practices in service delivery. - Promote the professional development of all staff, fostering a culture of learning and growth. - Make decisions in line with statutory regulations and ensure positive outcomes for children, young people, and families. - Support in the resolution of complex problems, ensuring vulnerable children and young people receive timely, appropriate, and proportionate responses. - Lead the coordination of service delivery to meet the needs of children, young people, and families across diverse settings. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. About you We are looking for a strategic and hands-on leader with a proven track record of delivering impactful services. As the successful candidate, you will have: - Substantial experience in a senior leadership role, having led and developed services in partnership with multi-agency groups across public and voluntary sectors. - Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate teams, ensuring effective performance management aligned with organisational objectives. - Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across a wide range of stakeholders in a political context, managing complex issues and planning service delivery. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to develop professional working relationships at all levels, with strong influencing, negotiation, and accountability abilities. - Experience in managing significant budgets and diverse funding streams, ensuring efficient use of resources to meet service objectives. - In-depth knowledge of key policies impacting children and young people, particularly in safeguarding, health & safety, and urban multicultural environments. - Professional qualifications in social work and management (or equivalent experience), backed by substantial relevant experience, training, and competence. This role is pivotal to ensuring the success of Children's Services, and we are looking for a dedicated leader to help shape the future of the service. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply! About us Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government's Families First for Children Pathfinder programme. Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes. The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners. Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure. Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? Application process Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. Additional information We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<ul> <li>\nFrom 25to 32days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li> <li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li> <li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li> <li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li> <li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li> <li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. W e welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns </li> <li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li> <li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li> <li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li> <li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li> </ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 58,507.00 - 61,745.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-03-25T08:04:49.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/baafd23e-dca7-4e27-bc98-65ac8301a8f2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bc9375f3-a865-437b-912b-6b1327ab52fe","title":"Housing Asset Fire Safety Surveyor","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"About the job Salary: £41,511 - £44,711 a year plus £963 Essential Car User allowance (subject to criteria) a year Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent We are looking for someone with extensive experience in building maintenance, particularly focused on fire safety. You will be responsible for managing contracts and projects, overseeing budgets, and ensuring that all technical specifications and reports are accurate and compliant. Your work will involve surveying and inspecting properties, while maintaining strict adherence to fire safety and building regulations. You will also manage and monitor work programmes, produce detailed technical documentation, and provide expert advice on fire safety matters. Strong communication skills are essential, as you'll be consulting, advising, and negotiating with various stakeholders. You'll be expected to work independently, while ensuring all tasks are completed on time and to the highest standards. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. About you You bring a wealth of knowledge in fire safety and building regulations, including expertise in the Regulatory Fire Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Building Safety Regulations. With a strong background in project and contract management, you are comfortable working with budgets, financial analysis, and producing complex project briefs. You also have a sound understanding of health and safety legislation, including CDM, Asbestos Regulations, and COSHH. Your qualifications include an HNC in Surveying or a related field, along with a NEBOSH Fire Safety certification. You're capable of managing conflicting deadlines and workloads while attending sites across the UK as needed. If you're ready to contribute your expertise to a dynamic and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us ensure the safety and quality of our buildings! This is a public facing role so you'll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English About us Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? Application Process Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. Benefits We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 41,511.00 - 44,711.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-03-25T08:04:49.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-22T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1a962619-2ae4-4b7b-919c-f7be525985fb.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"520115ca-c3ff-4e90-a611-d92d462bbf3f","title":"Senior Property Solicitor","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town Hall, Luton","locationType":3,"description":"About the job Salary: £51,802 to £54,924 a year plus £3,203 car benefit Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term till 31/03/2026 Are you an experienced property solicitor looking for a new challenge in the public sector? We are seeking a Senior Property Solicitor to join our legal team, playing a key role in delivering expert legal support to the Council, its Executive, Committees, Departments, and wholly owned companies. In this role, you will provide high-quality legal advice on a range of property matters, managing your own caseload with minimal supervision while ensuring all transactions are handled efficiently and in line with corporate, departmental, and service guidelines. You will also contribute to the Property, Planning, and Contracts Team, which provides a comprehensive legal service across the Council. Beyond managing your own casework, you will play an active role in the development of the Property, Planning, and Contracts Team, working closely with the Principal Solicitor. This will include planning and organising team workloads, as well as coaching, guiding, training, and supervising junior colleagues. Additionally, you will be expected to deputise for the Principal Solicitor when required, represent the team in key matters, and contribute to corporate or inter-departmental projects. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. About you The ideal candidate will have significant experience handling major property transactions across both commercial and residential sectors with minimal supervision. They will possess strong analytical skills, enabling them to assess business risks effectively and present legal risks in a way that aligns with the Council's needs. With a proven ability to manage complex and high-profile property matters, they will demonstrate expertise in Property, Conveyancing, and Land Law, backed by an in-depth knowledge of English Law. The successful applicant will have at least 6 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) and be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive in England. Additionally, they will have excellent oral and written communication skills, allowing them to translate complex legal matters into clear, effective documentation. They will also be comfortable representing the Council at Executive and Committee meetings, as well as liaising with external public authorities and third parties, ensuring sound legal advice is consistently provided. Finally, experience in managing resources efficiently to deliver a high-quality, value-for-money service is essential. About us Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? Benefits We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 51,802.00 - 54,924.00 per year;GBP 3,203.00 ;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-03-25T02:01:27.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-28T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b3adf66c-9e45-422f-bb2f-2bc3f71f8706.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a5ec4d98-5649-4845-a6d9-c6e9f3aa69d9","title":"Occupational Therapist - ASC","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Arndale House","locationType":3,"description":"About the job Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year pro rata plus £963 essential car user allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term for 2 years This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 2 years. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission. We are looking for Occupational Therapists to join our supportive and growing team in Adult Social Care where you will be working to promote the independence, inclusion and well-being of all adults with social care needs. You will be working in a Strengths Based way enabling people to: • Have dignity, choice and control in their lives • Live safe, healthy and fulfilled lives • Have an active role in a stronger and prosperous community • Identify the support they need in order to achieve the goals and outcomes that are important to them. This role will involve working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote the independence of adults and older people in our diverse community. Using a strengths based approach, the emphasis is on promoting enablement and reablement to empower people to live as independently as they can for as long as they can. You will complete a variety of assessments and interventions to overcome occupational barriers using new techniques and technologies, moving and handling skills, specialist equipment, and environmental adaptations. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. About you We are looking for someone who will be self-motivated, positive, flexible and innovative. You will need to be able to work collaboratively and promote the benefits of working as one multi-disciplinary team across health and social care. You'll need to be organised and be able to make professional judgements while working with a variety of complex and challenging cases. Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, maintain quality records and write clear, concise reports. You'll have the opportunity to develop your existing knowledge of the legislation and regulations governing Social Care, Housing, and Health & Safety, and how to interpret this in a modern context including personalisation, eligibility criteria, safeguarding and mental capacity. As a qualified Occupational Therapist you will hold professional registration, and have experience in health and social care and as well as experience of partnership and inter-agency working. If you think you could become an asset to the team, then please do not hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to receiving your application. About us Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision- that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? Application process Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. Additional information We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<ul> <li>\nFrom 25to 32days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li> <li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li> <li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li> <li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li> <li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li> <li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. W e welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns </li> <li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li> <li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li> <li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li> <li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li> </ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 37,938.00 - 40,476.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-03-25T02:01:27.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-13T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ef51fe46-4387-4882-b405-decb6049130c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9174c0dd-38b7-4a41-92a6-01896c9860ad","title":"Registered Building Inspector Class 2","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town Hall, Luton","locationType":3,"description":"About the job Salary: £53,921 to £56,913 a year (inclusive of Market Rate Supplement and Car Benefit) plus standby payment for dangerous structures rota Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent We are seeking two experienced and qualified Registered Building Inspectors (Domestic) to join our team. These vital roles involve delivering the Building Control function within the Council's jurisdiction and through partnering or similar schemes, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory standards. As a Registered Building Inspector, you will conduct technical assessments and activities for Class 2, Category A, B, and C buildings, making informed decisions using your professional knowledge, skills, and experience. Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Managing a diverse range of projects, from small domestic alterations and extensions to low-rise traditional house-building schemes.</li> <li>Examining plans and conducting site inspections to ensure compliance with health, safety, sustainability, energy conservation, accessibility, and design standards are at the forefront of what you do.</li> <li>Assessing dangerous structures and implementing immediate remedial measures as required.</li> <li>Supporting and initiating enforcement actions when necessary.</li> <li>Supervising and mentoring trainees or assistants, where appropriate and within your level of competence, as part of the Building Control section's management framework.</li> </ul>This role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for two individuals who thrive on variety and responsibility. You will play a key role in maintaining the safety, quality, and sustainability of buildings within our community. 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Accountant

Luton Borough Council

GBP 41,511.00 - 44,711.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Repairs Administrator

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Starting salary £27,544pa with potential progression to £29,383pa on achieving designated skills and experience

The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Youth Support Worker - St Albans Road

Hightown Housing Association

£25,350 pa

Hemel Hempstead (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Waking Night Project Worker - Candlemas Mead

Hightown Housing Association

£12.61 per hour

Beaconsfield (On-Site)

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Scheme Manager - Oysterfields

Hightown Housing Association

£32,391 per annum

St Albans, Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Senior Planning Officer (Planning Policy)

Hertsmere Borough Council

£37,951 - £48,868 (depending on experience)

Civic Offices, Borehamwood (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

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67 job vacancies in Hemel Hempstead

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Community Enforcement Officer

Treasury Operations Manager

Local Service Manager (LSM)

Building Surveyors (RP0034)

Registered Building Control Inspector (Specialist)

Finance Office Assistant

Deputy Head of Service - Children in Care and Adoption

Deputy Head of Service - Care Leavers

Deputy Head of Service - Fostering

Deputy Head of Service - Children with Disabilities

Housing Asset Fire Safety Surveyor

Senior Property Solicitor

Occupational Therapist - ASC

Registered Building Inspector Class 2

Accountant

Repairs Administrator

Youth Support Worker - St Albans Road

Waking Night Project Worker - Candlemas Mead

Scheme Manager - Oysterfields

Senior Planning Officer (Planning Policy)

67
job vacancies in Hemel Hempstead