Total 10 job vacancies by Hays Specialist Recruitment

Your new organisation
Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive worklife balance. As a Unitary Authority, we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in several exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Your new role
Southend on sea city council is dedicated to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment for children and families. We are looking for a passionate and experienced professional to lead our Family, Early Years and Childcare programs, ensuring that high quality service is delivered consistently. This contract is offered on a full-time and permanent basis.
As a Head of service (Family, early years and childcare services), you will provide strategic vision, leadership and direction to raise standards and drive forward continuous quality improvement in the Family, Early Years and Childcare Service, leading to improving outcomes for young children and their families. You will ensure that Southend council meets its statutory responsibilities relating to quality and safeguarding in Early Years Education and Childcare provision, including access to advice, training and support.

You will promote, model and exemplify the knowledge, skills and understanding of how young children learn and develop, including those with additional needs, so that quality of provision is striving to be at least good. You will work within Southend City Council's safeguarding policy and framework to monitor and manage potential risk within the area of responsibility.

This is a new post responsible for the management of a wide range of services for children, families and settings (including schools). These include:

* Early Years and Childcare Improvement Manager

* Family Centre Manager

* HAF co-ordinator

* Early Years Education and sufficiency Manager

* Early Years SEND Manager

* Wrap around childcare co-ordinator

The total number of staff in the service is approximately 40. The total anticipated budget responsibility in 2024/25 is anticipated to be £18.8 million. The post holder will be part of the Education, Inclusion Early Years senior leadership team.

You are expected to operate flexibly to support delivery of services and from time to time will be required to undertake responsibilities outside the normal remit of your role description as required by the line manager, which will broadly be commensurate with the job level and scope of competence. These duties will be subject to regular appraisal and any amendments will be made in consultation and agreement with the post holder.

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What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have significant experience in one or more of the services above and, ideally, have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). We are looking for someone with high level interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide strong leadership across the sector. It is vital that you have proven experience and knowledge of early intervention, SEND, EY funding and multi-agency working. You will also be part of the departmental senior leadership team, so will need to have a strategic vision and understanding of a whole range of education services, 0-25. The ability to develop and maintain strategic partnerships is highly essential for this role.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have excellent knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in either early years and childcare or family services.
The post will require the need to be mobile and move around the city, so a full clean driving licence with access to your own vehicle will be advantageous but not essential.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

Salary: £67,901 in year 1, rising to £75,445 after 12 months

Teachers' pay and conditions will be considered if preferred by the successful candidate.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above, so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to. Southend-on-Sea City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.

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Your new role
Southend-on-Sea City Council are looking to appoint a permanent, full-time, Adoption experienced Team Manager.Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.The team's goal is to provide a first-class professional service by being responsible and efficient for children, young people and their families, alongside supervising a small team of social workers in the recruitment, training and assessment of prospective adopters.You will manage and develop the overall adoption service and maintain and build links with statutory and voluntary organisations to contribute to the publicity which promotes the work of the adoption agency with these bodies and the general public.The post holder will lead, motivate and review the performance of the team, ensuring that staff supervision and appraisals ae undertaken, identifying skill gaps or training needs.You will need to be energetic, inspirational, passionate and resilient about achieving positive outcomes for the children and young people that require a service from the team. If you have the experience, skills, knowledge, enthusiasm and are looking for a new challenge, then we look forward to hearing from you.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position you must be able to work in the UK, have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with the Social Work England and have completed your ASYE.To be shortlisted for the position, you must have 4 years+ in working with children and families, as well as experience of providing fostering and/or adoption services.Extensive knowledge of methods of social work intervention, child protection, looked after children, fostering and adoption services.Knowledge of relevant legislation/regulations and of National Minimum Standards and Regulations for Adoption and Fostering services.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working, salary car sacrifice scheme and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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I am proud to be working exclusively with a local organisation based in Southend that specialises in providing temporary accommodation for the homeless. I am currently supporting this organisation by resourcing an Accommodation Manager for the service based in Southend. This role will start as a temp contract and then move across to a permanent contract with a salary range of £30k - £35k. The Accommodation Manager will be responsible for complete oversight of the properties and to lead, manage and support the team to enable them to provide a responsive service.
Do you have the right experience?

• Staff Supervisions
• Tenancy Management
• Void Management
• Rent and Income Management
• Antisocial Behaviour Management (etc. drugs, alcohol, noise)

Please note that this role does NOT offer sponsorship. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be currently living in the UK with a FULL right to work.
If you are ready to make a life-changing and positive impact on people's lives? Please apply below! Alternatively, if you do not think this position is for you, please call 01473 261900 and ask to speak to Jacob for a confidential discussion on jobs that are available in your local area.

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Your new role
Southend-on-Sea City Council are looking to appoint a permanent, full-time, Adoption experienced Team Manager.

Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.

*This position attracts the added incentive of a one-off payment of £7,500, after you have been employed in this post for 3 years and 1 day!

The team's goal is to provide a first-class professional service by being responsible and efficient for children, young people and their families, alongside supervising a small team of social workers in the recruitment, training and assessment of prospective adopters.You will manage and develop the overall adoption service and maintain and build links with statutory and voluntary organisations to contribute to the publicity which promotes the work of the adoption agency with these bodies and the general public.

The post holder will lead, motivate and review the performance of the team, ensuring that staff supervision and appraisals ae undertaken, identifying skill gaps or training needs.You will need to be energetic, inspirational, passionate and resilient about achieving positive outcomes for the children and young people that require a service from the team. If you have the experience, skills, knowledge, enthusiasm and are looking for a new challenge, then we look forward to hearing from you.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position you must be able to work in the UK, have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with the Social Work England and have completed your ASYE.To be shortlisted for the position, you must have 4 years+ in working with children and families, as well as experience of providing fostering and/or adoption services.Extensive knowledge of methods of social work intervention, child protection, looked after children, fostering and adoption services.Knowledge of relevant legislation/regulations and of National Minimum Standards and Regulations for Adoption and Fostering services.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working, salary car sacrifice scheme and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new role
Southend-on-Sea City Council are looking to appoint a permanent, full-time, Adoption experienced Team Manager.Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.The team's goal is to provide a first-class professional service by being responsible and efficient for children, young people and their families, alongside supervising a small team of social workers in the recruitment, training and assessment of prospective adopters.You will manage and develop the overall adoption service and maintain and build links with statutory and voluntary organisations to contribute to the publicity which promotes the work of the adoption agency with these bodies and the general public.The post holder will lead, motivate and review the performance of the team, ensuring that staff supervision and appraisals ae undertaken, identifying skill gaps or training needs.You will need to be energetic, inspirational, passionate and resilient about achieving positive outcomes for the children and young people that require a service from the team. If you have the experience, skills, knowledge, enthusiasm and are looking for a new challenge, then we look forward to hearing from you.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position you must be able to work in the UK, have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with the Social Work England and have completed your ASYE.To be shortlisted for the position, you must have 4 years+ in working with children and families, as well as experience of providing fostering and/or adoption services.Extensive knowledge of methods of social work intervention, child protection, looked after children, fostering and adoption services.Knowledge of relevant legislation/regulations and of National Minimum Standards and Regulations for Adoption and Fostering services.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working, salary car sacrifice scheme and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new organisation
Southend-on-Sea City Council is a unitary authority based in the heart of the city centre. This diverse and busy city has a great seafront, public parks and leisure activities, competitive house pricing and excellent travel links, accessible via two train lines from Liverpool Street and Fenchurch Street. It offers traditional seaside living that makes it a fantastic place to live, work and play!
The Council delivers a wide range of vital services at the heart of the community, as well as investing in exciting and ambitious projects that keep Southend-on-Sea firmly on the map. The Council has high expectations for the future and is working with local partners and local communities to ensure we deliver our exciting ambition for what the Borough needs to be for the future.

Your new role
The council are seeking to recruit an Audit Manager to join their
highly regarded, energetic, creative and supportive Internal Audit team on a full time, permanent basis.

The team gained the Institute of Internal Audit's top grade in their most recent External Quality Assessment.
As an Audit Manager, you will help lead the team to provide a high quality, independent, objective internal audit service to our clients that adds value as well as helps ensure their business is managed both efficiently and cost effectively.
As an Audit Manager, you will plan and lead audits using a risk-based approach, lead on developing and delivering aspects of the audit plan and deliver more complex audit work. You will also have a key role to play in the development of the team. Delivery of the audit plan will see the team audit all aspects of our clients' business and the post will require you to be able to effectively evaluate a system or process, identify the key controls and an appropriate testing strategy for them, as well as draft and agree reports with senior management. You will also be expected to play a key role in team management and staff development.As you continue to develop and thrive professionally, you will keep striving to explore new ways of improving our approach to audit and associated working practices.

For further enquiries, please contact

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need to be an experienced and self-sufficient auditor, with at least some management experience, who always takes care to lead on delivery of high quality audits to the highest standards of accuracy, on budget and within agreed deadlines, with appropriate support and challenge from the Head of Internal Audit. You need to be able to effectively co-ordinate, check and challenge the audit work of colleagues or contractors, to ensure it is properly completed before reports are prepared.

Effective communication, committing to and demonstrating our organisation's values and behaviours is essential for this role, as you will be liaising with the Council's internal and external stakeholders.
Internal audit supervisory experience is essential for this role and it will be advantageous if that experience is within a Local Government setting.

Full and current membership of AAT, or part qualified with current membership of IIA, CIPFA, ACCA, ICA (or equivalent) is essential. We will also consider contributing to the repayment of fees to your current employer, if you still have commitments arising from study provided by them.

Your application will not be considered if you do not have a full and valid driving license and access to a car with business use insurance cover.

What you'll get in return
If you join the Council, you will enjoy a range of benefits including flexible and hybrid working, salary sacrifice schemes,25 days holiday in a full-time contract (excluding bank holidays)
and excellent training and development opportunities. A full list of benefits provided by Southend-on-Sea City Council can be found on the Jobs at the council web page under the "Why Work for us Tab".

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.If you would like a copy of either the Job Description , please click hereThe Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.

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Your new organisation

Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend. Southend itself is a vibrant place to live and work, offering coastal living alongside excellent and fast transport links into London. Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment.

As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from regulatory services, transport, public health, and parks through to planning, social services, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy, communities and investment in several exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Your new role

Southend on sea city council has a fantastic opportunity for a Service Manager to join the Corporate Strategy Group on a fulltime and permanent basis. This role is within an established team, and it is being offered on a flexible and hybrid contract.

We are seeking an exceptional and committed individual to join us as Service Manager for Policy & Performance. This is a key role at the heart of Southend-on-Sea City Council's corporate centre. You will act as the recognised policy, performance; business planning expert; and risk management, providing regular advice and expertise in briefings. You will drive and shape our newly formed Policy & Performance function within our organisation to provide support and challenge to our senior leadership team and political leadership to drive high performance.
You will be responsible for but not limited to the below:

• Advancing the strategic direction and delivery of policy products including local and regional activity
• Providing leadership and direction to the council on business and performance management
• Overseeing the council's risk management framework
• Leading the organisation's response to the Public Sector Equality Duty
• Specific projects, like the next stage of our Ward Boundary Review.
• Line managing a team of 5 advisors and officers.
• Other duties within the scope of the post may be required from time to time.

Although this role is hybrid and flexible, this can change depending on the needs of the business.For further enquiries, please contact

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, previous policy and strategy experience in local government and/or experience of working with senior leadership is highly essential. It is vital that you have excellent written and communication skills and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across the organisation, with our senior leadership team, political leaders and regional counterparts.

It is essential that you have a strong understanding of policy development as well as strong analytical skills. The policy landscape is constantly evolving, so the ability to quickly learn, adapt strategies, and stay updated on emerging policy trends is essential for this role. As a manager you will be responsible for leading a team and collaborating with colleagues across different departments. Demonstrated leadership skills, the ability to motivate others, and a collaborate mindset are essential.

Relevant degree / management qualification or three years' experience is required to be considered for this role.

What you'll get in return
If you join the Council, you will enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working, salary sacrifice schemes, 25 days holiday in a full-time contract (excluding bank holidays) and excellent training and development opportunities. A full list of benefits provided by Southend-on-Sea City Council can be found on the Jobs at the council web page under the "Why Work for us Tab".

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.

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Your new role
Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full-time, permanent fostering experienced Team Manger.This post will be based within the Marketing and Permanency Team.As the new Team Manager, you will be taking the lead on recruiting and/or applications for prospective foster carers and managing the pipeline at stage 1 and 2.Working with the communication team, you will ensure the council provides a first-class professional service by being responsible for the efficient and cost-effective provision of needs-led services to children, young people and their families.You will be managing a team of 4, managing performance, providing formal professional supervision to staff and ensuring that appraisals are undertaken, identifying skills gaps or training needs are addressed.

This is a hybrid post, but you are required to be on-site a minimum of 3 days a week and must attend the monthly onsite meetings.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position you must be able to work in the UK, have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with the Social Work England and have completed your ASYE.You must have +4 years experience in working with children and families, fostering and adoption experience is also essential.You must have extensive knowledge of methods of social work intervention, child protection and looked after children services, along with relevant legislation and regulations.

What you'll get in return
Pension:
Southend-on-Sea City Council provide membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for employees aged under 75. The LGPS is a generous scheme and provides you with a future income, independent of share prices and stock market fluctuations.Leave Entitlements:We offer our employees a generous leave entitlement from 25 days up to 32 days based on length of service (Continuous service). Southend-on-Sea City Council also offer a range of flexible working and family-friendly leave.*We also offer paid time off to allow employees to undertake volunteering activities*Here at Southend-on-Sea City Council we also offer our employees free access to a benefit portal that provides access to wellbeing support and a range of salary sacrifice schemes to help spread the cost of items, including:

• Bicycles, cars, electronics and gym membership.
• The portal also provides access to a range of discounts on products and services including retail, food shopping, travel, dining out and leisure activities.

Nowhere else will you gain as much experience on the job, making us a sought-after place to work. If you are passionate, dedicated to making a change and ready for a challenge - you could be the candidate we are looking for.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Your new role
Southend Council are looking to appoint an agency, full-time Contact Centre Manager to manage the centre and staff in line with the council's policies and procedures.Within this position, the post holder will be responsible for the organisation and co-ordination of contact between looked after children and their parents/carers/siblings and other relevant adults/children as directed by the identified social work teams at dedicated venues that are appropriate.You will receive and respond to referrals for supervised contact from local authorities, CAFCASS and solicitors in respect of private contact arrangements, assess private referrals, arrange and conduct meetings with parents individually.As the Allan Cole Contact Centre is accredited by the NACCC, the Contact Co-ordinator is required to attend training as directed by the NACCC. (This is required for the accreditation)

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position, you must be ISA registered as the post involves Regulated Activity.Knowledge of data protection, legislation safeguarding processes and procedures.Knowledge of child development and attachment theories as well as experience of devising and maintaining administrative systems, including Word and Excel.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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We currently have a vacancy for a Trainee Site Manager for a new build development of 3 houses in Southend-on-Sea.

Job Ref: 4552206

Job Title: Trainee Site Manager
Location: Southend-on-Sea

Start: May / June 2024

Project: 3 new build houses in Southend-on-Sea

To apply for this role, please email your CV quoting job reference number 4552206 in the subject of the email.

For more information, Please call Richard Pitcher on 07842 780 205

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