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An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Professional subscriptions / registration</strong> - if your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. 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The team is led by the Flood and Water Team Manager, reporting to the Head of Works within the PLACE directorate of the Council. </p><p>The team will act as the Council’s Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) providing professional support and advice on flood and water management and be instrumental in developing its approach to the forthcoming changes to the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.</p><p>If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please feel free to contact Mohamed Admani, Flood & Water Manager (Assets and Environment): mohamed.admani@westnorthants.gov.uk</p><p><strong>We reserve the right to close this advert early.</strong></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>We are looking for individuals that have experience working with or within LLFA's on statutory consultee role. </p><p>We want applicants that want to test boundaries, develop, and deliver, innovative approaches to reducing flood risk to our communities.</p><p><strong>Please note previous applicants need not apply again.</strong></p><h2>Company information</h2><p>We're a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. 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BUT you do need to have the want and will to make individuals feel seen and cared for.</p>\n<p>At minimum we offer 2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks \"Buddy scheme\" too. We will settle you in, gradually.</p>\n<p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost</strong><strong>. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p>\n<p>Apply now!</p>\n<p>As we may close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for this role before the expiry date. </p>\n</div><div><strong>Career development and training opportunities           </strong></div><p>Our team’s learning and development is very important to us. It ensures we have the right people, with the right skills, doing the right job. 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An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. 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This role is ideal for someone with a significant level of technical knowledge and experience in Commercial Property Law and Regeneration Projects. If you are motivated, ambitious, and eager to learn and develop further in this area of law, we want to hear from you. West Northants is a great place to work, offering flexibility, career progression, and a range of benefits.</p>\n\n<p>For more information please contact Katherine Hall Head of Legal (Place) on 07826 511563 for a confidential discussion.  </p>\n\n<p>You can also visit our legal recruitment page at: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teams\">https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teams</a></p>\n\n<p> </p>\n<h2>Additional information</h2><p>We welcome applications from individuals with a passion for delivering excellent legal services in a fast-paced environment. Whether you are looking to develop your local government experience, change sectors, or return to work after a career break, we provide a supportive environment to help you succeed.</p>\n\n<p>While local government experience is not essential, the ideal candidate will possess:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>A strong technical background in Commercial Property Law and Regeneration Projects.</li>\n\t<li>A willingness to learn and grow professionally.</li>\n\t<li>A commitment to shaping and delivering exemplary legal services.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>We offer mentoring, coaching, and training to help you achieve your goals. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, a holiday purchase scheme, LGPS pension scheme, a Lifestyle Benefits Scheme, and more. Let us know how we can support your work-life balance with flexible working options.</p>\n<h2>Company information</h2><p> </p>\n\n<p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p>\n\n<p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p>\n\n<p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p>\n\n<p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p>\n\n<p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p>\n\n<p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48378 - £51571","publishDate":"2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-11T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0a3ffbb3-19cc-4a94-b41a-5ef82b3be3e8.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"34f27795-efc4-4b9a-b820-09b507151cd6","title":"Senior Lawyer (Contracts)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. 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If so, join the new Legal Team at West Northants Council, one of the newest and the fourth biggest Unitary Councils in England.</strong></p>\n\n<p>We are continuing with the growth of the new team and are seeking 3 talented Senior Contracts Lawyers to sit within the Corporate legal area.</p>\n\n<p>If you have experience in commercial contracts and procurement matters, we want to hear from you.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n<h2>Additional information</h2><p>No two days are the same at West Northants. We deliver legal services across a wide range of council departments giving you exposure to a broad range of legal work.</p>\n\n<p>Therefore, if you are looking to further develop your existing local government experience, change sector into local government or return to work after a career break, you won’t find a better place to do so. 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Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p>\n\n<p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p>\n\n<p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p>\n\n<p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p>\n\n<p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48378 - £51571","publishDate":"2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-11T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c78fc81c-49d7-46a3-bd1d-a284616a34e6.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"45dfad14-408b-4964-9de2-8c20a390102f","title":"Highways Development Engineer","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. 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West Northampton is growing rapidly and the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future development of highway and transport infrastructure, which is vital to supporting sustainable economic growth and prosperity.</p><p>Working closely with Planning and Highway teams, you will join a team of 3 officers that assess the impact of proposed development. With the aim of delivering safe, accessible and sustainable developments, we are looking for someone with technical knowledge and excellent negotiation skills, particularly on major development.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>West Northamptonshire Council is seeking an experienced Development Management Engineer to join our Highways Development Management team. </p><p>The ideal candidate will hold a HND or degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field, along with experience in Highway Development Management.   </p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,816 - £45,175","publishDate":"2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-06T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/eee01cf3-e154-4478-a5e5-2faaba13d9fb.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b9d22ce7-1e47-4ee7-9588-1ad4f159256a","title":"Senior Monitoring Officer (CIL/S106)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Towcester","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Commsave-</strong> Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><h2>About the role</h2><p>West Northamptonshire Council is looking for a dedicated and proactive Developer Contributions Officer to help drive forward its place-shaping agenda. </p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the best developments are delivered across the region.</p><p><strong>Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. </strong></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>You will need to be methodical, have an attention to detail and be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about planning and development, with a commitment to delivering positive change in West Northamptonshire. If you are ready to make an impact, we would love to hear from you.</p><p> </p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,234 to £40,778","publishDate":"2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-11T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b6b2a2b0-ea5a-4487-8fd9-ace0348c891e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c35da85b-c0b6-4e64-973c-8612e25e4075","title":"Senior Building Control Officer","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Towcester","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Commsave-</strong> Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><h2>About the role</h2><p>As a new authority, we’re embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers, and communities.  There is tremendous opportunity for an ambitious, dynamic, and spirited Building Control professional to exert a lasting influence over design, construction, safety, sustainability, and welfare, as well as protecting a rich and colourful heritage.  You’ll find yourself in a position where your input can really make a difference and significantly benefit the future development of West Northamptonshire.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>In this role the successful candidate will be working closely with the Principal and Senior Building Control Surveyors, you’ll help ensure that the Council’s statutory functions are properly carried out in dealing with the building regulations and associated legislative controls including fire, health and safety matters relating to buildings and structures. </p><p>The candidate should be a corporate member of RICS, CABE or equivalent and be a Class 2 (C to F) Registered Building inspector.</p><p> </p><p> </p><h2>Company information</h2><p> At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,816 - £45,175","publishDate":"2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-11T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/43de3124-ef58-4546-88cf-ae2eaa948a04.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e39e7af9-d979-4ff7-accf-8c659dcf9c43","title":"Building Control Officer","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Towcester","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Commsave-</strong> Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><h2>About the role</h2><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Building Control team for a new Building Control Officer.</p><p>You will be accountable to the Principal Building Control Officer, with support from the Team Leader - Building Control. The role sits within Planning and Building Control Service which is part of the Place Directorate in West Northamptonshire Council.</p><p>The role primarily involves undertaking site visits, rather than working from the primary office base. We are open to discussions about flexible working. This role has been identified as a part-flexible worker type, this means that you will be able to work from other work locations and when not working from an office you will be work remotely (including from home or on site).</p><p><strong>Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. </strong></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual to work within our recently reorganised Building Control team.</p><p>You will need to be methodical, have an attention to detail and be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written.</p><p>An in depth knowledge of the internal computer administration system (DEF) is preferred.</p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,234 to £40,778","publishDate":"2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-11T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5e9004f3-f777-4418-a89a-35845e77d066.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4a170eb7-6f39-426d-bc2a-928db11598c3","title":"Qualified Social Worker - Adults","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northamptonshire","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Commsave-</strong> Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><h2>About the role</h2><p><strong>Based: </strong>Various locations in Northampton & Daventry</p><p>West Northants Council Adult Social Care has been on an exciting journey of transformation since we became a unitary authority in April 2021. This has given us the opportunity to really look at how we provide adult social care on a more localised level, leading to lots of exciting innovations and a new model of working which puts people and their communities firmly at the heart of what we do.  </p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>If you are passionate about adult social care, have a social work qualification/equivalent and are registered with Social Work England, we would love to hear from you. </p><p>We are looking for individuals with a proactive, innovative approach who can problem solve creatively, and have a passion for fostering the strengths of individuals. You will play a crucial role in conducting timely assessments, developing support plans, and implementing support in accordance with the Care Act 2014. As someone who is committed, hardworking, and enthusiastic, you will thrive in working in a fast-paced environment. Strong communications skills will be essential, as you'll be working collaboratively with a wide range of partners, including community groups and the voluntary sector as well as colleagues in health and other sectors. </p><p>If you love a challenge and have an openness to learn, join us on this rewarding journey of making a true difference in the lives of the individuals we support in West Northants. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Career development and training opportunities </strong> </p><p>As a Social Worker joining West Northants Council, you’ll receive a supportive induction and shadowing period to enable orientation to the service. It is important to us that we ensure we have the right people, with the right skills, doing the right job.  </p><p>We are committed to career development and offer training and development opportunities for those who want to progress or specialise, for example AMHP training (for those 2 years post-qualified).  </p><p>We welcome applications from newly qualified social workers. NQSW applications will be considered in line with vacancies best suited across adult social care teams. As well as Assistant team manager/PSW.</p><p><a href=\"https://jobs.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs/job/Qualified-Social-Worker-Adults/6032\">Daventry only - click here</a></p><p><a href=\"https://jobs.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs/job/Assistant-Team-ManagerPrincipal-Social-Worker-Northampton-North-and-East-Community-Hub/5665\">ATM/PSW - click here </a></p><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost</strong><strong>. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><h2>Company information</h2><p> At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,234 - £40,778 D.O.E","publishDate":"2025-02-25T23:59:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-31T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/def2e039-cbd6-4cc4-ad85-84255e3df7f8.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"22bd77ba-15cf-4f33-a4ac-3fbd8fe56cda","title":"Care Support Assistant within Assistive Technology","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Providing positive intervention and support for vulnerable adults and those with sensory impairment. By promoting independence and community living. Whilst minimise the risk of hospitalisation or admission to residential care. </p><p>By assist the Assistive Technology Team with identifying needs, visiting customers, low level installations, monitoring, support to customers and collection of equipment.</p><p>The services will provide a unique opportunity to work with a dedicated team, with experience from both elements of health and social care, to deliver vital intermediate care for people in Northamptonshire.</p><p>The team will provide quality care for our people, specialising in rehabilitation/reablement and sub-acute care for people discharged from acute hospitals.</p><p>As the focus of the centres is rehabilitation and reablement you will be working in an integrated multi-disciplinary team that includes senior nurses, staff nurses, unregistered staff, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, medical staff and social care colleagues.</p><p><br></p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Professional subscriptions / registration</strong> - if your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>Primarily responsible for installing low level lifelines and key safes to our customers in the local community.  Whilst also monitoring and supporting our customers. With collection of equipment from our customers homes (Booking of appointments to attend and replace batteries in units) to maintaining independent living.  </p><p>Providing support and guidance to ensure our customers receive all services and benefits they are entitled to.</p><p>Promoting their independence through the provision of information to our customers and through liaison with carers, internal and external agencies to help customers to access and utilise resources in the local community.</p><p>37 hours per week, Monday - Friday (flexi). </p><p><br></p><b>About you</b><br><p>Demonstrate awareness / understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs</p><p>Knowledge and interest in electronic assistive technology with a social care background would be preferable and advantageous as much of the work is supporting social care to meet customer needs with AT.  </p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to be at the cutting edge of service delivery with the possible chance of progression within the team.</p><p>The ability to take extensive and care notes is essential to ensure all communication can be fed back to our care teams. </p><p>Ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons, and to comply with the policies and procedures relating to health and safety within the company.</p><p><strong>Must have use of a vehicle.</strong></p><p>The wish to join a growing, supportive team.</p><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost.</strong></p><p><strong>It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><p>Apply now!</p><p>As we may close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for this role before the expiry date. </p><p>(Please see attached Job specification for further details on the role and requirements).</p><b>About us</b><br><p>Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.</p><p>Hear more from Anna Earnshaw, our Chief Executive, about working for West Northants Council: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU\">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU</a></p><p>At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.</p><p>Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p><p><strong>Should you require the Job Description in another format or language, please contact: <a href=\"mailto:Careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">Careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a></strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,258 - £27,103","publishDate":"2025-02-25T09:50:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-25T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e2c0aca5-ee59-4a95-ab67-46587088b530.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"adf158d5-c9e1-4a34-ba6f-eede0e03dcfe","title":"PFI Contracts Manager","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><h2>About the role</h2><p>West Northamptonshire Council is looking for a contracts or assets manager with experience of managing PFI projects. You will be responsible for managing one of the largest education PFI contracts in the country including forty three schools and another large all through school. Both projects are based in Northampton.</p><p>The Individual will provide strategic estates management advice and direction to the Council’s schools directorate in developing a range of key strategies and delivery plans collaborating closely with a wide range of stakeholders.</p><p>They will ensure the successful commercial and performance delivery of adult care and schools PFI contracts with an overall value of over a billion pound. To ensure that there is robust governance of the contracts ensuring compliance and engagement of key stakeholders.</p><p>Employees can look forward to working as part of an inviting and friendly team working together to ensure the contractors perform well. </p><p><strong>Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications.</strong></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>Individuals will have a clear understanding and experience of the complex PFI commercial contracts and have the same objectives of ensure that the contracts provide best value to its customers and the taxpayers of West Northamptonshire. There are exciting but challenging times ahead with one contract coming to the end of its expiry and another not too late after.</p><p>Individuals will have degree level qualification equivalenting either building surveying, construction project management, contract management or management supported by experience working with PFI projects.</p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by our DEI staff network group - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£53,694 - £57,443","publishDate":"2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/6d3fcd4e-9f38-45af-bec0-9ba0d221bbe7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b6954b5a-c2b3-4314-90d3-848a32e86513","title":"Principal Educational Psychologist","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>West Northamptonshire Council are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join us as the Principal Educational Psychologist to lead and develop our growing and dynamic Educational Psychology Service ensuring the highest quality service to support positive outcomes for children and young people in West Northamptonshire. </p><p>The Educational Psychology Service plays an important part in driving forward our SEND Strategy, making improvements to the experiences of children and young people with SEND across West Northamptonshire.  </p><p>The successful candidate will be part of the SEND leadership team and work collaboratively across Education services to enable WNC to provide the highest quality, and evidence-based support across a range of systems and with a range of stakeholders and partners. </p><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. 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People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£70,510 - £74,466 (Plus 3 SPA) Points","publishDate":"2025-02-21T13:13:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-21T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e3b80beb-3d2c-423c-9973-59f50cc26d1a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"edc5ebfa-41c8-48ea-8dd9-80764a1b2fa2","title":"Senior Lawyer (Adult Social Care)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p> </p><p>Would you like to join a local authority where you can progress your legal career and be supported to excel professionally? If so, join the new Legal Team at West Northants Council, one of the newest and the fourth biggest Unitary Council in England.</p><p>We are continuing the growth of our new legal service with the addition of a Senior Lawyer in our Adult Social Care team.</p><p>For more information, please contact Julia Rickards, Head of Legal (People) on 07585 405339 for a confidential discussion.</p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. 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With a focus on career development, wellbeing, flexibility and support, this is an opportunity for you to take the next step on your career journey. We have mentoring, coaching, training and many other opportunities available to assist and develop you, to ensure your success in the role and your ongoing progression and success within the Council.</p><p>We are a dedicated, professional, ambitious and friendly team where you will be supported to achieve your potential. </p><p>We offer hybrid working, a flexi-time scheme and will also consider a variety of flexible working arrangements.  Benefits include the Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days of annual leave (increasing to 30 days after 2 years and to 33 days after 5 years) plus Bank Holidays and a lease car salary sacrifice scheme.</p><p>We work in modern office in the town centre, conveniently located within a short walk of the train station.</p><p>As local government experience is not essential, we encourage those looking to change sector or return to work after a career break to apply.</p><p><span></span><br></p><b>About us</b><br><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48378 - £51571","publishDate":"2025-02-19T15:57:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-19T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/93df1cc8-ef61-416a-9137-5e7fa56003f6.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"074e39dc-d799-4b5b-8f7c-fa6b84f75ae1","title":"Care Supervisor (Eleanor Lodge)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>Eleanor Lodge provides exceptional levels of support to adults, aged 18 and over, with learning disabilities and mental health issues. It is situated in Delapre, Northampton and offers a wonderful living environment in which our customers can enjoy an enhanced quality of life. We also offer domiciliary care to adults living in their own homes within the community.<br><br>We have teams of</span><span> friendly and committed staff who provide the highest level of care. With our great accommodation and facilities, Eleanor Lodge evokes a home from home atmosphere in which our customers can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.</span></p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Professional subscriptions / registration</strong> - if your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>Our goal is to enhance the quality of life for every individual, empowering them to live as independently as possible within the comfort of their own home and community. </p><p>You will work hand-in-hand with the registered manager and staff, ensuring daily operations run smoothly while prioritizing the well-being of both the people care for and our dedicated team. </p><p>Together, we uphold the highest standards of care, compassion, and support, creating a nurturing environment where both our customers and staff can thrive.</p><p>As a seasoned care supervisor/ senior, you will bring a wealth of experience and insight to the role, driving excellence in care and support. Your leadership will inspire both staff and our customers alike, fostering an environment where individuals are empowered to live independently while ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained. With your guidance, the team will be equipped to deliver compassionate, person-centered care that enriches the lives of those we serve and supports the well-being of everyone in our community.</p><p><strong>Other key areas:</strong></p><p>Supporting the registered manager in the recruitment, selection and induction of staff to ensure appropriate competent staff for service.</p><p>Respond to referrals and undertake social care assessments with customers, advising where necessary on the person's eligibility for services and putting in place ongoing support plans to meet assessed needs.</p><p>Act as a key worker for an identified group of customers ensuring support arrangements are regularly reviewed liaising with health, housing and social care professionals to ensure their support is effectively coordinated.</p><p>Undertake specific lead responsibilities on behalf of the service for example responsibility for ordering, monitoring and administering medication to customers, ensuring prescribed drugs are used appropriately and safely in line with relevant policies and procedures or coordinating the training plan for the service delivering local practice-based training programmes.</p><p><br></p><b>About you</b><br><p>You will bring both experience and the ability to effectively supervise staff, conducting regular supervisions and appraisals to ensure continuous development and high performance. With your health and care qualifications, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to professional growth, and will be open to undertaking further training to Level 4 or equivalent.</p><p>This role is part-time, requiring 18.5 hours per week, with flexibility to cover early mornings (7am-3pm), late evenings (3pm–10:30pm), with 1 weekend per month. </p><p>A car driver is preferred to ensure flexibility in meeting the needs of the role.</p><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost</strong><strong>. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><p>Apply now!</p><p>As we may close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for this role before the expiry date. </p><p>(Please see attached Job specification for further details on the role and requirements).</p><b>About us</b><br><p>We're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.</p><p>Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.</p><p>Hear more from Anna Earnshaw, our Chief Executive, about working for West Northants Council: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU\">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU</a></p><p>At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.</p><p>Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p><p><strong>Should you require the Job Description in another format or language, please contact: <a href=\"mailto:Careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">Careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a></strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30560 - £32212 (Pro rata)","publishDate":"2025-02-18T15:57:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-20T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/94c8cb01-ddb8-42d8-80dc-b732c9687711.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d0e4a44a-278f-4594-91f3-b712d07f8790","title":"Housing Options Strategy Manager","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. 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You must also have a strong understanding of funding regimes that support housing initiatives, as well as expertise in commissioning and contract management.</p>\n\n<p>You have a strong understanding of the public sector, particularly the complexities of local government operations. This includes knowledge of governance structures, decision-making processes, and financial regulations that impact housing services.</p>\n\n<p>Your ability to navigate political and operational frameworks ensures that you can effectively manage relationships with key stakeholders and drive forward service improvements that make a real difference in the community.</p>\n<h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. 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Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p>\n\n<p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p>\n\n<p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p>\n\n<p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p>\n\n<p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£63,510 - £69,613","publishDate":"2025-02-11T23:59:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-16T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7fd2234e-32b3-40ed-b56f-32bdfb1309ee.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"066ef15d-3fbd-464f-8912-16489c27a5c3","title":"Senior Applications Support Analyst","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. 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In this senior role, you will be the go-to expert, providing technical advice, consultancy, and support for critical IT applications used by the Council. Beyond support, you'll help shape the design and implementation of new software applications and upgrades.</p>\n\n<p>We are looking to grow the team amidst new large projects and numerous changes, always exploring digital initiatives like AI and our Innovation Hub. Your contributions will be crucial to the success of corporate projects and the achievement of the council's objectives. Be part of our dynamic team and help shape the technological future of West Northants Council.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><strong>Please note:</strong> we reserve the right to close the role at any time when we have suitable applications, so please apply today to avoid missing out!</p>\n<h2>Additional information</h2><p>We are seeking an accomplished professional to fill this role, someone who excels in motivating and developing skilled IT professionals within the team. You thrive in investigating and resolving complex business application issues, implementing preventive measures, and directing technical project implementations. A proactive thinker, you will excel in recommending, planning, and managing upgrades and changes to business applications.</p>\n\n<p>You have the ability to influence senior managers, produce clear documentation independently, work autonomously or collaboratively, and effectively prioritise workloads to meet deadlines. We offer a robust training package and clear career progression, always looking at career advancement opportunities within the team, ensuring your professional growth and development.</p>\n\n<p>Is this you? If so, we’d like to hear from you.</p>\n\n<p><em>Thank you to all who have shown interest in our company. If you have applied before, please note that reapplying is not necessary at this time.</em></p>\n<h2>Company information</h2><p> </p>\n\n<p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p>\n\n<p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. 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With a focus on career development, wellbeing, flexibility and support, this is an opportunity for you to take the next step on your career journey in a supported environment. We have mentoring, buddying, coaching, training and many other opportunities available to assist and develop you.  </p><p>We will also consider any version of flexible working you can come up with and encourage those looking to change sector or return to work after a career break to apply. </p><p>For more information please contact Julia Rickards, Head of Legal (People), on 07585 405339 for a confidential discussion.  </p><p>Interviews will take place the weeks commencing 18 March 2024 and 25 March 2024. </p><p>Please also join us at one of our virtual collaboration sessions where we welcome your thoughts about what the future of Child Care legal teams holds and help us to shape that future. </p><p>Attendees will include representatives from West Northants Council, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust and Child Care lawyers from private practice, together with Pam Burrows, the wellbeing expert supporting West Northants Council to shape a strong and resilient legal team with wellbeing at its core. Details of these sessions will be shared on our social media pages, LinkedIn and our designated legal recruitment pages.   </p><h2>Company information</h2><p> </p><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. 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An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Professional subscriptions / registration</strong> - if your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. 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Think of yourself as a detective—not solving crimes, but solving inefficiencies and driving productivity!</span></p><p><span>You'll work closely with developers and stakeholders, providing actionable recommendations to streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and embed best practices. As part of the Digital Management Team, you'll play a key role in driving continuous improvement and fostering a high-performance culture.</span></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>You bring experience managing and leading technical teams, with strong coding skills and familiarity with cloud technologies (preferably AWS) and web development (React, Drupal). You’re able to navigate complex technical environments and apply strategic thinking to improve operational practices. Your excellent communication skills and high emotional intelligence enable you to connect with diverse personalities and convey ideas and feedback in a constructive way.</p><h2>Company information</h2><p>We’re a dynamic local authority that’s always on the lookout for ways to improve and innovate. Our development team is the heart of our operation, and we’re looking for someone to help us step up to the next level of performance! </p><p>We Can Offer:</p><ul>\n<li><p>Flexible Hours: Work when you’re most productive. </p></li>\n<li><p>Hybrid Work: 2 days in the office, 3 from your sofa. </p></li>\n<li><p>Proactive Team: Join a group of passionate and friendly individuals. </p></li>\n<li><p>Continuous Learning: Opportunities to grow and learn new skills. </p></li>\n</ul><p> </p><p>Ready to make a difference and have some fun while doing it? Apply now and let’s make our dev team the best it can be!  </p><p>Want to know more? Get in touch for an informal chat about the role by messaging Kiri Crequer on LinkedIn.  </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£63510 - £69613","publishDate":"2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-23T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/68d08ac1-85c4-4feb-b148-ca7801ce3d29.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"005a5aee-c9a1-48da-8ff4-acf6993847bc","title":"Senior IT Analyst","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>About the role</h2><p>We are looking for proactive and enthusiastic individuals to join our dedicated Infrastructure team here at West Northants Council.</p>\n\n<p>As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you'll be the go-to expert for resolving infrastructure issues beyond the first and second-line teams. You'll be crucial in maintaining and monitoring a network of 550+ VMs, Citrix, and RDS estates, ensuring smooth operations and security.</p>\n<h2>Additional information</h2><ul>\n\t<li>Proven experience in a 2<sup>nd</sup> or 3rd Line support role, with a desire to advance your career</li>\n\t<li>Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Intune, Teams, Azure, Citrix and VMWare</li>\n\t<li>Experience with Backup/Archiving technologies</li>\n\t<li>Scripting knowledge such as Powershell and an interest in automation/orchestration</li>\n\t<li>You'll be a strong advocate for ITIL process and Change Control</li>\n\t<li>A client-centric mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional service</li>\n\t<li>A collaborative spirit and the ability to thrive in a team environment</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Desirable Skills</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Working with Cloud Infrastructure</li>\n\t<li>Strong knowledge of Azure networking and Azure Security.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p>\n\n<p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p>\n\n<p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p>\n\n<p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p>\n\n<p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p>\n\n<p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,816 - £45,175","publishDate":"2025-01-28T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-11T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0ceb7c2a-ad97-457a-b62c-8557cec171b2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"37a258a8-f575-4279-8d70-9debe9e22ffd","title":"Senior Lawyer (Child Care)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. 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We are creating a brand new in-house Legal Team to support the Northamptonshire Children’s Trust.  Join the existing Legal Team at West Northants Council, one of the newest and the fourth biggest Unitary Council in England.   </p>\n\n<p>If you have experience in Child Care Law, we want to hear from you.  Whether you are looking to develop your local government experience, change sector into local government or return to work after a career break, you won’t find a better place to do so.  </p>\n\n<p>Whilst local government experience is not essential, a passion for delivering an excellent legal service in a fast-paced environment and a desire to help shape and deliver an exemplar local authority legal service is.</p>\n\n<p><em>View our colleagues, Mukti and Viren talk about their experience working with our team.</em></p>\n\n<div class=\"video-embed-wrapper\"></div>\n\n<p> </p>\n<h2>Additional information</h2><p>West Northants is a great place to work. 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We will also consider any version of flexible working you can come up with. </p>\n\n<p>For more information please visit our designated legal recruitment pages at <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teams\">https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teams</a> or contact Julia Rickards, Head of Legal (People), on 07585 405339 for a confidential discussion.  </p>\n\n<p>Please also join us at one of our virtual collaboration sessions where we welcome your thoughts about what the future of Child Care legal teams holds and help us to shape that future.  Attendees will include representatives from West Northants Council, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust and Child Care lawyers from private practice, together with Pam Burrows, the wellbeing expert supporting West Northants Council to shape a strong and resilient legal team with wellbeing at its core. 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Senior Flood Risk Officer (Drainage)

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£41,816 - £45,175 +20% Market Supplement

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 11 hours ago

Closing in 5 days

Care Support Assistant (Obelisk House) Full or part time

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£25,447 (Pro rata)

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Senior Lawyer (Property & Regeneration)

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£48378 - £51571

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Senior Lawyer (Contracts)

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£48378 - £51571

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Highways Development Engineer

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£41,816 - £45,175

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Senior Monitoring Officer (CIL/S106)

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£38,234 to £40,778

Towcester (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Senior Building Control Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£41,816 - £45,175

Towcester (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Building Control Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£38,234 to £40,778

Towcester (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Qualified Social Worker - Adults

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£38,234 - £40,778 D.O.E

Northamptonshire (On-Site)

Posted 14 days ago

Care Support Assistant within Assistive Technology

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£26,258 - £27,103

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 14 days ago

PFI Contracts Manager

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£53,694 - £57,443

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 15 days ago

Principal Educational Psychologist

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£70,510 - £74,466 (Plus 3 SPA) Points

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 18 days ago

Senior Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£48378 - £51571

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 20 days ago

Care Supervisor (Eleanor Lodge)

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£30560 - £32212 (Pro rata)

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 21 days ago

Closing in 5 days

Housing Options Strategy Manager

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£63,510 - £69,613

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 28 days ago

Senior Applications Support Analyst

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£41816 - £45175

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 28 days ago

Principal Lawyer (Child Care)

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£53694 - £57443

One Angel Square, Angel St, Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Software Engineering Manager

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£63510 - £69613

One Angel Square (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Senior IT Analyst

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£41,816 - £45,175

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Senior Lawyer (Child Care)

West Northamptonshire Council

West Northamptonshire Council logo

£48378 - £51571

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

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