Total 26 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Ashford, Middlesex, TW15 3JZ

Are you looking for a new opportunity?

Would you like to join a company who has a clear vision of becoming a market leader?

I am looking for an experienced Project Manager to successfully manage projects from conception through to completion.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing and dynamic company where employees are passionate about what they do and enjoy the challenge and pace of work in a hardworking and fun environment.

In the role role you:

• You will successfully manage projects from conception through to completion
• You will deliver the work that meets project requirements
• You will ensure that outstanding customer satisfaction is met throughout the projects
• Will ensure customer satisfaction throughout every project

Requirements:

• To be educated to a degree level
• You will have experience of working on Education schemes between £5m and £20m
• Extensive knowledge of commercial issues
• To share passion for your work and share company values
• To be able to work on projects covering the Kent area

If you are interested in the role, then please don't hesitate to get in contact.

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Are you an experienced senior HR Business Partner? Are you looking for a new challenge in an innovative and dynamic organisation? One where you can develop your career, enhance your skills and be a part of delivering great care for patients? A place you’ll be valued for the contribution you make to delivering the organisations people strategy and objectives?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, kind, responsive and adaptable HR professional to join us as the Head of our Business Partnering team. With services based across Kent, Sussex and London there’ll be occasional travel, although much of the time you’ll work remotely and will connect with colleagues digitally.

You’ll be an integral and visible member of the senior leadership teams in the designated service you’ll be supporting and the People and OD team. You’ll shape the strategic direction of services as a trusted partner, have great leadership skills with the ability to engage and motivate colleagues around you, support the team to deliver our ambitiousWe Carestrategy and support culture change and development to enable us to become the best employer.

We put patients first and we expect all of our colleagues to do the same, so although NHS experience isn’t a requirement for this role you’ll need to share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and keep that passion at the forefront of your professional activity at all times. If you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas, why not join us!

As a senior People professional, you’ll develop a robust and in-depth understanding of your workforce, model our leadership behaviours and live the values of the organisation. You’ll identify and deliver OD interventions to drive cultural change; identify creative and innovative solutions to address workforce challenges; be the voice of your services on workforce matters; deliver on key priorities and inspire and support your teams to think differently to meet the challenge of continuing to deliver exceptional healthcare services in a continuously changing landscape.

You’ll have experience of:
• analysing data and workforce metrics to identify people challenges, inform decision making and drive change;
• leading organisational change and TUPE processes;
• organisational development fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture;
• partnering with teams to identify talent gaps and implement strategies for recruitment, retention, and succession planning;
• developing programmes to enhance employee skills;
• building excellent working relationships with stakeholders and collaborative working to deliver workforce strategy;
• leading a team of HR professional

You’ll get:
• a competitive salary, not commission based;
• a great NHS pension and benefits package;
• a supportive workplace where your health and wellbeing is a high priority;
• a place to bring your ‘whole-self’ to work;
• remote and flexible working options;
• development to enable you to achieve your aspirations.

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

See where you can go with KCHFT career pathways

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

It is important to us that all our staff are aligned to our Values and in particular the behaviours we expect from KCHFT managers. With this in mind as part of the selection process for this position you will be asked to complete two other activities in addition to the competency-based interview that you will invited to. This extended selection process is designed to assess your management style and the specific details of the exercises will be given if you are successfully shortlisted. The provisional date of the selection event is Thursday 5th December 2024, although this may be subject to change.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.


This advert closes on Sunday 10 Nov 2024

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. It is important to us that all our staff are aligned to our Values and in particular the behaviours we expect from KCHFT managers. With this in mind as part of the selection process for this position you will be asked to complete two other activities in addition to the competency-based interview that you will invited to. This extended selection process is designed to assess your management style and the specific details of the exercises will be given if you are successfully shortlisted. The provisional date of the selection event is Thursday 5th December 2024, although this may be subject to change. Find out more about the community differencehere. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Are you a passionate individual looking for a rewarding career and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, an award-winning care provider as a Business Administrator. You’ll be a valuable member of our friendly, close-knit team, promoting the well-being of our residents and the successful running of our care home.

The Role


Manage the administration function within the home alongside the Home Manager
Provide Reception cover, promoting the home and company to customers, authorities, and colleagues
Effectively manager all people data using Care UK’s systems and processes
Assist with Recruitment & Selection and a variety of HR related responsibilities


Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family


Wagestream- access your wages at any-time
Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
Annual purchase holiday scheme
Health and Wellbeing support
Career progression


About You


Experienced in using Microsoft Office applications as well as bespoke IT systems.


We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

Job Title:SeniorPlanner (Development Management)

Salary Range: PO2 – PO4 £38,133 to £52,632 Depending on Skills and Experience

Full Time Permanent , Part-time 18 hours per week

Location: Twickenham Civic Centre

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Senior Planning Officer within our Development Management Team, based in Richmond. The main duties include dealing with complex applications, pre-application submissions, appeals as required, providing senior level support, signing off reports and assisting the Principal and Team Manager in leading an area team.

With excellent communication skills you’ll assume responsibility for effective negotiation and resolution, to ensure outcomes that reflect the Council’s wider positive objectives and policies of promoting high quality and innovative development, while conserving the historic character of the Borough.

Who are we

Richmond is arguably London’s most attractive borough with the River Thames running for over 10 miles through the borough, linking Hampton Court Palace, Richmond and Twickenham Town Centres and Kew Gardens with London. Richmond boasts Royal Parks and open spaces, historic houses, vibrant town centres bursting with life, as well as being the home of English rugby. With major developments on the horizon, there are exciting opportunities to broaden your experience in such a unique environment.

The London Boroughs of Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth also present a unique opportunity to be part of a sociable and supportive team who are working together to create an effective shared staffing arrangement across both boroughs.

Who are you

If you are a highly motivated individual with a creative approach to problem solving alongside a “can-do” attitude to improvements in service delivery this could be the role for you!

The ideal person for the role will hold an RTPI accredited planning qualification and be able to demonstrate significant knowledge and experience of Development Management. You will have excellent time management and communication skills and be a team player, who can motivate people within a busy and high performing team. While we will provide you with opportunities to undertake relevant training to help you develop in your role and further progress your career.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date: Sunday 27th October 2024 (23:59)

Shortlisting – W/C 28th October 2024

Interviews – W/C 4th November 2024

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan

Job Title:Principal Planning Officer

Salary Range:From £48,600-£58,893Depending on Skills and Experience

Permanent, Full Time

Twickenham, UK

Objective of role

Richmond is arguably London’s most attractive borough with the River Thames running for over 10 miles through the borough, linking Hampton Court Palace, Richmond and Twickenham Town Centres and Kew Gardens with London. Richmond boasts Royal Parks and open spaces, historic houses, vibrant town centres bursting with life, as well as being the home of English rugby.

With interesting major developments on the horizon, we are expanding the Strategic Applications Team at Richmond and have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Principal Planning Officer to join the Team, where you can broaden your experience in a unique environment.

About the role

The main duties include dealing with complex applications, pre-application submissions, screening and scoping opinion requests, appeals as required, providing senior level support, signing off reports and assisting the Strategic Applications Manager in leading the team.

With excellent communication skills you’ll assume responsibility for effective negotiation and resolution, to ensure outcomes that reflect the Council’s wider positive objectives and policies of promoting high quality and innovative development, while conserving the historic character of the Borough.

The position will be based in Richmond, with opportunities for homeworking.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

If you are a highly motivated individual with a creative approach to problem solving alongside a “can-do” attitude to improvements in service delivery this could be the role for you!

The ideal person for the role will hold an RTPI accredited planning qualification and be able to demonstrate significant knowledge and experience of Development Management.

You will have excellent time management and communication skills and be a team player, who can motivate people within a busy and high performing team

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date: Sunday 27th October 2024 (23:59)

Shortlisting – W/C 28th October 2024

Interviews – W/C 4th November 2024

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated head of department who would like to join a successful department, or a teacher who is ready to make the transition to their first curriculum leadership role.

The successful candidate will share the school’s vision and the belief that all young people should be able to enjoy a life of choice and opportunity and be committed to ensuring that every child can achieve their full potential.

This is a Business Studies specific role, where you will be driving exceptional pupil outcomes in Business Studies at KS4 and KS5. Your purpose is to create a focused learning environment in your lessons and to ensure that pupils are successful in their study of Business Studies.

What the school offers its staff

We care deeply about our entire team. In order to take care of our students, we need to take care of one another. For this reason, Reach Schools offer great employee benefits throughout the year.

• Weekly instructional coaching Professional development is important to us, so much so that we offer collaborative and non-hierarchical coaching in a fun and shame-free environment, every week.
• 10 inset days To ensure outstanding staff training and provide time to deeply understand pupil data and plan for great outcomes.
• 5 days term time leave We understand that accessing desired time off for teachers and school staff can be difficult. Throughout the year, we offer opportunities for team members to accrue term-time leave.
• Flexible Working A diverse workforce with work-life balance is crucial for our school's stability. If you need to adjust your schedule for personal commitments or seek part-time or hybrid working, don’t hesitate to let us know.
• Enhanced maternity pay Reach Schools value families and community relationships. For this reason, we aim to be a support system for staff who are on maternity leave.
• Free Friday breakfast On Fridays we show our appreciation to one another as a staff team with encouraging shout-outs and delicious pastries.

Commitment to safeguarding

Reach Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the processwelfare of children and young people. In order to meet this responsibility all candidates will be subjected to a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

What skills and experience we're looking for

* A dynamic, team player

* Proven financial management experience

* Experience in leading and motivating teams

* Complex project planning and delivery

What the school offers its staff

* A competitive salary and generous pension scheme

* Opportunities for professional development and qualifications

* Flexible working arrangements for the right candidate

* The chance to work in a supportive team with strong leadership and exciting future prospects

Further details about the role

The role encompasses responsibility for the following:

• Strategic development and operation for the business functions of our school
• Financial resource management
• Facility and property management
• ICT and information management
• Health and safety
• Strategic operations for human resources as well as statutory compliance.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service . In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.

Job Title: Business Support Assistant
Location: Ashford Kent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £12.30 PAYE
Duration: 6 months ongoing

Are you an organised, customer-focused individual looking for a new challenge? Ashford Borough Council is seeking a dedicated Business Support Assistant to join our Port Health team. This is an excellent opportunity to support our vital administrative functions and provide top-notch customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting customers with setting up accounts and processing payments on the PHILIS system.
• Providing administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the Port Health team.
• Managing customer inquiries via phone and email, resolving them promptly and efficiently.
• Using IT systems to maintain records, monitor accounts, and ensure data accuracy.
• Charging for low-risk imports and chasing commercial documents from custom agents.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (including Maths and English) or equivalent.
• Proven experience in customer service and working within a team environment.
• Basic IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle complex queries under pressure.
• A proactive team player with a bright and cheerful disposition.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to make a real impact within a supportive team.
• A diverse and dynamic working environment.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

If you're a quick learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with a variety of customers, we'd love to hear from you!

You will be reporting to the Operational Support Manage and be responsible for the following:

• Provide effective planning of regional operative's diaries working closely with the regional operational team to support the achievement of operational KPIs.
• Coordinate the efficient scheduling of maintenance repairs for operating needs and customer requirements within the area.
• Maintain the scheduling system and provide internal and external customers with timely and accurate information.
• Liaise with customer service colleagues in relation to appointments and updating of all systems when operatives report issues.
• Ensure that all written, electronic and telephone enquiries are answered and resolved effectively in accordance with agreed service standards and timescales.
• Work closely with the commercial team in relation to subcontractor's purchase orders and variation orders to ensure continued value for money and commercial procedures are followed.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR regulations when processing customer data.
• Take appropriate Health and Safety measures to ensure personal safety and the safety of our customers and colleagues.
• Support the protection and safety of our customers by ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed and safeguarding concerns are appropriately identified, monitored, and reported.

Essential:
* Experience of working in a customer focused environment.
* Experience of working within agreed performance targets.
* Excellent oral and written communications.
* Proven ability to work methodically, follow agreed procedures and accurately record data and information.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
* Experience of working with databases.
* Experience of working in social housing
* Demonstrate the Guinness Behaviours.

* Experience of scheduling work.

Desirable:
* Experience of working with large volume data processing activities.
* Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
* Experience of working with subcontractors.
* Excellent organisation and time management skills.
* Experience of working with invoices / accounts.

If you're interested in joining us and would like to apply for this role, please review the role profile to view all of the key responsibilities and to ensure you meet the essential criteria.

About Us

The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.

The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

What skills and experience we're looking for

The post-holder will manage Financial and HR processes acting as a liaison between OHC&AT Business Services and the schools.

Provide support to the Principal and Senior Managers, ensuring continuity is maintained between staff, pupils, Governors, parents, carers, professionals, volunteers and visitors and all stakeholders.

Under the direction of the Director of Finance (Academies) and working with the Management Accountant the post holder will be responsible for managing financial processes in the school and liaising with the shared service finance team.

Under the direction of the HR Director the post holder will be responsible for managing HR processes in the school and liaising with the shared service HR team.

The post holder will actively embrace the Trust’s core principles to ensure an inclusive and positive environment for our pupils with learning difficulties and disabilities.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• An inclusive approach based on shared responsibility & teamwork, which values every member of our community
• A challenging learning environment where you will be asked to expand your thinking about our learning offer to our young people
• Excellent induction & outstanding on-going staff development
• Ongoing Employee Wellbeing support
• Staff Discounts

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Commitment to safeguarding

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

Children's Rights and Advocacy Project Worker (PART TIME) - Feltham, Middlesex

• Contract type: Permanent, Part-time contracts
• Hours: 18.5
• Salary : £28,283 - £37,326 FTE (£13,759 - £18,158 pro rata)
• Closing Date: 14 July 2024

This is a part-time vacancy for 18.5 hours per week.

Our working days are Monday to Sunday and a candidate's preferred working days can be discussed at the interview.

There will be two stages of the interview process.

Barnardo's Your Rights Your Voice (YRYV) provides a child-led advocacy service to children (under 18) in the secure estate.

The position (Children's Rights and Advocacy Worker – Project Worker 2) is line managed by a Team Manager, reporting to an off-site senior manager.

The post holder will need to be able to work autonomously, working to the requirements of the contract and the regime of the YOI. The secure estate is a highly structured environment; as a Barnardo's service we deliver independent advocacy and support for a range of issues, whilst still having to follow and adhere to this structure

The children we work with have complex and multiple needs, have likely experienced trauma, and have been part of the criminal justice system.

YRYV amplifies the child's voice to the people responsible for their care and supports them in understanding the legalities they face and their rights in custody and the community.

You will be based in HMYOI Feltham so please consider the working environment as this can be challenging.

This role includes some lone working, in this challenging prison environment. It is therefore critical that the successful candidate can follow guidance and policy, and can take a proactive and individual responsibility to understand and access the support mechanisms in place and encouraged by the service as required.

Due to the complex nature of the children we work with and the environment, you must be a reflective manager and able to participate in and lead reflective case discussions

Pay & Reward Framework -Children's Rights and Advocacy Project Worker - Feltham, Middlesex

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's Values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out 1st April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a key pillar of our Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to grow and develop in their career at Barnardo's as it will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues to progress through the pay band of their role.

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay progression steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.

Benefits -Children's Rights and Advocacy Project Worker - Feltham, Middlesex

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.

• Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

Children's Rights and Advocacy Project Worker - Feltham, Middlesex

• Contract type: Permanent, Part-time contracts
• Hours: 18.5
• Salary : £28,283 - £37,326 FTE (£13,759 - £18,158 pro rata)
• Closing Date: 14 July 2024

Thursday 18th April - Tour of Feltham YOI and interview with children.

Friday 19th April - Panel interview at Barnardo's office Lynton House, London

This is a part-time vacancy for 18.5 hours per week. Our working days are Monday to Sunday and a candidate's preferred working days can be discussed at the interview.

There will be two stages of the interview process.

Barnardo's Your Rights Your Voice (YRYV) provides a child-led advocacy service to children (under 18) in the secure estate.

The position (Children's Rights and Advocacy Worker – Project Worker 2) is line managed by a Team Manager, reporting to an off-site senior manager.

The post holder will need to be able to work autonomously, working to the requirements of the contract and the regime of the YOI. The secure estate is a highly structured environment; as a Barnardo's service we deliver independent advocacy and support for a range of issues, whilst still having to follow and adhere to this structure

The children we work with have complex and multiple needs, have likely experienced trauma, and have been part of the criminal justice system.

YRYV amplifies the child's voice to the people responsible for their care and supports them in understanding the legalities they face and their rights in custody and the community.

You will be based in HMYOI Feltham so please consider the working environment as this can be challenging.

This role includes some lone working, in this challenging prison environment. It is therefore critical that the successful candidate can follow guidance and policy, and can take a proactive and individual responsibility to understand and access the support mechanisms in place and encouraged by the service as required.

Due to the complex nature of the children we work with and the environment, you must be a reflective manager and able to participate in and lead reflective case discussions

Pay & Reward Framework -Children's Rights and Advocacy Project Worker - Feltham, Middlesex

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's Values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out 1st April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a key pillar of our Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to grow and develop in their career at Barnardo's as it will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues to progress through the pay band of their role.

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay progression steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.

Benefits -Children's Rights and Advocacy Project Worker - Feltham, Middlesex

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these.

• Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

What skills and experience we're looking for



Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a talented individual to provide an exceptional business support service to our pupils, teachers and wider stakeholders. As a key member of our school’s business support team, your expertise will help to deliver an outstanding learning environment for our young people.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and specialist technical skills. You will have extensive experience of delivering outstanding customer service and possess the ability to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• 5 A*- Cs at GCSE including English and Maths.
• Experience of working in an administrative setting.
• The ability to use MS Office software packages such as Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as Explorer and databases.
• The ability to prioritise, work efficiently and accurately, particularly under pressure, to deadlines and using own initiative.
• The ability to address sensitive matters with a caring manner and maintaining confidentiality at all times.



What the school offers its staff



About Highfield Leadership Academy

Highfield Leadership Academy is a state-of-the-art secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds in Blackpool. We joined Star Academies in 2016 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.



Commitment to safeguarding

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

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Salary Range: £30,483 – £46,206 per annum

Permanent (Full-Time)

Location: Twickenham

We are hiring!

We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking, problem-solving team member to join the successful Programme Management Office, which is responsible for delivering a wide range of capital projects in schools, residential and commercial properties and corporate buildings across the London Boroughs of Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth.

You will be assisting with the delivery of capital projects across the Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth Councils and provide support and assistance to Senior Project Managers and the Programme Manager undertaking all necessary duties to assist with the successful delivery of projects and programmes.

The role will require travelling and attending various sites as necessary across Richmond and Wandsworth.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Supporting the Programme Manager and Project Managers in the delivery of the capital programmes and projects
• Support the Programme Management Office with a number of typical project management functions; change management, coordination of the design process, help to oversee and manage the control of the project both pre and post contract and manage financial expenditure throughout any appropriate RIBA stages.
• Assist the Programme Management Office and participate in risk, value and opportunities management, including supporting the facilitation of workshops, meetings and gateway reviews attended by the client, stakeholders, projects team and contractors.
• Assist the Programme Management Office to prepare and issue reports, including, but not limited to project execution plans, strategy reports, risk registers, progress reports and Council reports.
• Responsible for the delivery of minor projects (under supervision).
• Contribute to the overall procurement methodology of the capital programmes and projects.
• Payment of monthly consultant and contract invoices based upon performance and programme.
• Support the contract administration under NEC3, ACA and JCT contract conditions.
• Contribute to the operation of the Programme Management Office function and support improvements to the project management processes.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience supporting a project team delivering capital projects and programmes.
• Working within or for a local authority client and experiences of the democratic process that influence the decision-making route is highly desirable but not essential.
• Numerical and statistical skills: able to carry out mathematical calculations, check the accuracy of data and interpret and present it simply and concisely.
• Minimum of 10 GCSE’s or equivalent including Maths and English

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date: Sunday 14th July 2024

Shortlisting Date: W/C 15th July 2024

Interview Date: TBC

Useful Information:

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. For more details, please click here