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This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience and knowledge in a positive planning team, who are focused, dedicated, supportive and friendly. </p>\n<p>The main role of the Tree Officer is to lead on all tree related work and applications under TPO legislation, assess trees for their suitability for TPOs and to support a large team of Planners to ensure all development strengthens the aim to create a high quality environment for all. The Tree Officer is essential to the delivery of the wider planning service and you will play a lead role in delivering and improving the tree service offered.</p>\n<p>These are exciting times, as proposals for a number of key sites are coming forward and we are nearing adoption of the new Local Plan.  The Council has a positive approach to change and development, is highly supportive and operates flexible working. Tunbridge Wells<strong> </strong>is<strong> </strong>a great place to live, do business and visit. The Council has a clear and powerful vision for the future set out in our <a href=\"https://tunbridgewells.gov.uk/council/strategies-plans-and-policies/building-a-better-borough\">Strategic</a> Plan which sets out the priorities for Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Additional benefits include hybrid working, 26 days annual leave (increasing to 29 after 5 years continuous Local Government service), plus additional days in December when the Council closes between Christmas and New Year. </li>\n<li>Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme.</li>\n<li>Options of car or cycle loans through salary sacrifice I</li>\n<li>Invaluable training opportunities for CPD and personal development and payment of professional fees. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>To find out more take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification below.  For an informal discussion about this post, you can contact Lucinda Roach, Development Manager on 01892 554455 or <a href=\"mailto:lucinda.roach@tunbridgewells.gov.uk\">lucinda.roach@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a> or Carlos Hone, Head of Planning on 01892 554458 or <a href=\"mailto:carlos.hone@tunbridgewells.gov.uk\">carlos.hone@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>To stay up to date with our latest vacancies and what it’s like to work here you can follow us on twitter @TWBC_Jobs and LinkedIn @TWellsCouncil</p>\n<p><strong>Advert closing date: 11 May 2025 </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: TBC</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,382","publishDate":"2025-04-11T15:10:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/3143d69a-1086-4ebf-b453-c1877c54ee4b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"22a11f9b-a912-4e1c-964c-098de86b645e","title":"Building Control Surveyor","employer":"Sevenoaks District Council","department":"","location":"Council Offices, Argyle Road","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Are you passionate about your future in Building Control?</strong></p>\n<p>The Sevenoaks district has a unique blend of countryside and historical architecture. 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Your excellent communication teams will enable close working with other departments to ensure that we provide a customer focused service.</p>\n<p>Development is at the heart of our team, and you’ll have the opportunity to work on projects throughout the district as well as enhancing your management knowledge and skills.</p>\n<p><em>Please note that appointment to the career grade will be dependent upon registration class and experience (you must be a Class 2A Registered Building Inspector).</em></p>\n<p>This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. 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You have excellent IT skills, well developed time/workload management and prioritising skills. You have Good written and verbal communication and influencing skills will also be evidenced. You will need excellent customer service skills and have a polite, tactful, diplomatic, and confident manner.  Being able to communicate calmly and clearly under pressure is a must. You are equally comfortable working from home as you are in an office environment.</p>\n<p><strong>To find out more</strong></p>\n<p>For further information regarding this post, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion regarding this role please contact Robert Taylor on 01892 554037 or email any questions to Robert.Taylor@tunbridgewells.gov.uk.</p>\n<p>For all our latest vacancies and what it is like to work here you can follow us on twitter @TWBC_Jobs and LinkedIn @TWellsCouncil</p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: 7 & 8th May 2025</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,339","publishDate":"2025-04-10T13:43:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-27T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2d86d282-089d-419a-959e-16bd266c343c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2db4aace-6e2b-4189-9757-6c811f1470c8","title":"Empty Homes Officer","employer":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","department":"","location":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>We’re looking to recruit an Empty Homes Officer to work within the Council’s Housing Improvement Team.</strong></p>\n<p>Supported by their Private Sector Housing Team colleagues, they will coordinate work undertaken by the Council to bring empty homes back into use.  This may include providing advice and information to homeowners, facilitating grants and loans (such as those provided by Kent County Council’s ‘No Use Empty’ scheme), and enforcement action where necessary.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will have a good standard of education and recent experience of working in a housing or enforcement type role.</p>\n<p>They will be self-motivated, a good negotiator and have a keen interest and determination to bring empty homes back into use.</p>\n<p>This is a fixed-term position for a period of two years.</p>\n<p><strong>For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jason Wheble, Housing Improvement Manager on 01732 876261</strong></p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,629 - £34,263","publishDate":"2025-04-10T07:40:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ba9ec9e3-fe2a-48fd-a560-11ae32bee7f4.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"08c6dee8-bd28-4004-919a-198e835a0bae","title":"Civil Enforcement Officer","employer":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","department":"","location":"Kings Hill, Tonbridge & Malling Council","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Have you considered being trained as a Civil Enforcement Officer (CEO) and becoming part of Tonbridge & Malling Council’s Parking Services team or perhaps you are a current CEO looking for a new challenge?</strong></p>\n<p>The Civil Enforcement team has recently expanded so we have a number of new opportunities to join us.</p>\n<p>If you possess good communication skills and are well organised with a diplomatic approach, then you could have just the right qualities to undertake the CEO role. 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We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).</p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to know more about the role? </strong></p>\n<p>Please contact Gemma Johnstone, Customer Insights Team Leader, on 01732 227499 for an informal discussion about the role<strong>. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?</strong></p>\n<p>Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: </strong>Sunday 11 May 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: </strong>Tuesday 20 May 2025</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,072","publishDate":"2025-04-07T09:40:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/dfdf011a-fb06-4ef6-a262-c4e79372a820.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1f84780c-5e8c-4fa9-b65a-69dfb10700eb","title":"Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing)","employer":"Tunbridge Wells Borough Council","department":"","location":"Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>What’s the job?</strong></p>\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to join our busy Private Sector Housing team, contributing to improving standards and health outcomes for our residents. 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We are passionate about what we do, and we will work resourcefully and creatively as one team, going the extra mile to improve the lives and homes of our customers.”</p>\n<p><strong>What will I need?</strong></p>\n<p>You will have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>a BSc or MSc in Environmental Health and be able to demonstrate experience in Private Sector Housing regulation/enforcement</li>\n<li>A strong interest in improving private sector housing and health outcomes</li>\n<li>The ability to prioritise a busy caseload and find positive solutions to complex challenges</li>\n<li>Be highly motivated and enthusiastic with strong customer centred skills.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you:</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Financial: </strong>An attractive basic salary within a clear pay structure</p>\n<p><strong>Holiday Entitlement: </strong>26 days annual leave (increasing to 29 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service) plus bank holidays.  </p>\n<p><strong>Employee Assistance Programme: </strong>The Council has partnered with Health Assured to provide staff with access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) to assist in balancing everyday life with the requirements of work and home.</p>\n<p><strong>Pensions:</strong> Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme.</p>\n<p><strong>Flexibility: </strong>The Council operates a hybrid working model with opportunities to work from home and in an office environment, and a flexible working policy subject to the business needs being met.</p>\n<p><strong>Personal Development:</strong> Invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development.   </p>\n<p>To find out more take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification below. <strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.</strong></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this post, you can contact Claire Pickering Private Sector Housing Manager, on 01892 554049 or <a href=\"mailto:Claire.Pickering@tunbridgewells.gov.uk\">Claire.Pickering@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>To stay up to date with our latest vacancies and what it’s like to work here you can follow us on twitter @TWBC_Jobs and LinkedIn @TWellsCouncil</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,382","publishDate":"2025-04-06T08:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-04T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/63a16252-5bbd-4f21-9535-fc5f2de8cfa8.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"795d22c0-82ba-41f1-870a-d482f06e93c0","title":"Benefits Assistant","employer":"Sevenoaks District Council","department":"","location":"Council Offices, Argyle Road","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Working closely with our Benefits Officers, you’ll process basic council tax reduction/housing benefit applications, provide administrative support to the team and a front line service to council tax reduction and housing benefit applicants.</p>\n<p>You’ll deal with a variety of correspondence, answering queries and providing advice as well as ensuring that records are kept up to date. In addition to this you’ll build strong working relationships with other departments and external agencies to aid communication and a high quality service delivery. </p>\n<p>So, if you’re organised, have excellent communication skills and comfortable with deadlines and data input, then we would love to hear from you.</p>\n<p>This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. 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You’ll lead, develop and support a variety of ambitious projects and ensure the team retains a strong customer focus, as well as keeping up to date with legislative changes.</p>\n<p>We invite applications for a full-time (37 hours) or a part-time (minimum 30 hours) although please note that there is a requirement to be office based (Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG) for at least 60% of the time and therefore we are unable to consider applicants who wish to undertake remote working.</p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to know more about the role? </strong></p>\n<p>Please contact Laura Webb, Environmental Health Manager on 01732 227 167 or Colin Alden, Environmental Protection Team Leader 01732 227 189 for an informal discussion about the role.    </p>\n<p>For further details on the role, the Council, and the benefits of working for us, please see our Candidate Pack – <a href=\"https://sevenoaks.pagetiger.com/beewswi/1\">https://sevenoaks.pagetiger.com/beewswi/1</a></p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?</strong></p>\n<p>Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: </strong>30<sup>th</sup> April 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: </strong>21<sup>st</sup> & 22<sup>nd</sup> May 2025</p>","shortDescription":"<p>Lead and mentor team in public health, safety, and environmental initiatives, promote compliance, and support projects in a council-based role.</p>","salaryDescription":"£51,494 - £54,587","publishDate":"2025-03-24T10:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d14a7273-281e-47e7-85cd-adf8ec2f59d3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":true},{"id":"79cef682-217a-4564-9b58-b32fbc5c5c88","title":"Head of Finance and Deputy S151 Officer","employer":"Sevenoaks District Council","department":"","location":"Council Offices, Argyle Road","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Lead, Inspire and develop our Finance team </strong></p>\n<p>Sevenoaks District Council provides a unique opportunity for you as we are financially self-sufficient and have two companies that you’ll play a key role in.</p>\n<p>You’ll have responsibility for the continued delivery of the Council’s budget strategy and generating income from existing (and new) assets to provide the foundations for delivering the Council's vision. 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Domestic Abuse Co-ordinator

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council logo

£32,205 - £41,067

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

CCTV Operator

Sevenoaks District Council

Sevenoaks District Council logo

£29,330 - £31,773

Council Offices, Argyle Road (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Planning Support Team Leader

Sevenoaks District Council

Sevenoaks District Council logo

£40,219 - £43,414

Council Offices, Argyle Road (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Support Worker

Sevenoaks District Council

Sevenoaks District Council logo

£34,072- £36,830

Sevenoaks District Council (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Climate Change Officer

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council logo

Salary Scale SO £35,553 - £41,067 depending on experience

Opportunity for flexible/home working, Kings Hill (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Assistant Housing Compliance Officer

Maidstone Borough Council

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Grade 8 £31,382 - £34,043 pa

Maidstone (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Corporate Director - Finance

Kent County Council

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A career-defining role with a package to match

Sessions House, Maidstone (currently a mixture of working from home and office) (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

Senior Landscape and Biodiversity Officer

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council logo

£37,259

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

Senior Sustainable Transport Officer

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council logo

£46,284

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 10 days ago

Tree Officer

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council logo

£41,382

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 13 days ago

Building Control Surveyor

Sevenoaks District Council

Sevenoaks District Council logo

Up to £48,460 plus a 10% Market Related Payment and a Golden Hello Payment of up to £4,846

Council Offices, Argyle Road (Hybrid)

Posted 13 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Planning Technical Officer

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council logo

£24,339

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 14 days ago

Empty Homes Officer

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council logo

£28,629 - £34,263

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 14 days ago

Civil Enforcement Officer

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council logo

£25,206 - £27,948 (plus additional payment for unsocial hours worked, circa 9% of base salary)

Kings Hill, Tonbridge & Malling Council (On-Site)

Posted 16 days ago

Customer Transformation Officer

Sevenoaks District Council

Sevenoaks District Council logo

£34,072

Council Offices, Argyle Road (Hybrid)

Posted 17 days ago

Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing)

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council logo

£41,382

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 18 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Benefits Assistant

Sevenoaks District Council

Sevenoaks District Council logo

£25,889 - £27,115

Council Offices, Argyle Road (Hybrid)

Posted 20 days ago

Closing in 3 days

TA Officer

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council logo

£28,629 - £34,263 (FTE) / £17,177 - £20,558 (pro-rata) plus an essential car user allowance of up to £1,239

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council (On-Site)

Posted 22 days ago

Enhanced job
Closing in 6 days

Food, Safety and Development Team Leader

Sevenoaks District Council

Sevenoaks District Council logo

£51,494 - £54,587

Council Offices, Argyle Road (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

Lead and mentor team in public health, safety, and environmental initiatives, promote compliance, and support projects in a council-based role.

Enhanced job

Head of Finance and Deputy S151 Officer

Sevenoaks District Council

Sevenoaks District Council logo

£70,471 - £75,546 plus a Market Related Payment of up to £7,554.60 and a Car Allowance of £4,097.75 per annum.

Council Offices, Argyle Road (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

Lead the Finance team at Sevenoaks District Council, overseeing budget strategy, generating income, and guiding projects for future success.

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