Total 32 Senior Executive level Human Resources job vacancies in Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1AB

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

This vacancy is internal and open to applications from employees of North Lanarkshire Council and Associated Employers* only. The "Apply now" button is not activated for this role. Please log into your MySelf account for further instructions on how to apply as an internal candidate. *Fusion Assets, NLP LLP

NLC7 - £29,180 - £31,737 (Pro Rata)

We have exciting opportunity available for enthusiastic individuals, looking to work within a fast-paced dynamic agile HR environment.

The role is based within The Employee Service Centre and in particular the HR Compliance & Audit team. Listed below are all teams that fall under the umbrella of Employee Service Centre.

HR Transformation and Engagement

• HR Compliance and Audit
• HR Process Reengineering
• People Operations
• People Helpdesk
• Workforce Engagement and Employee Website administration

Payroll & Pensions Team

Workforce Resourcing

• Recruitment

Workforce Systems and Analytics

• Analytics
• Workforce Systems Admin
• Workforce Systems Development

As a Senior Advisor in the HR Transformation - Compliance & Audit team, you will provide first point of contact support on a wide range of HR related queries to a variety of customers. You will also provide managers and employees with guidance and training, including those relating to employee payments. You will also support the administration of the Cycle to Work, Buy, Bank and Unpaid Leave schemes and Green Car Scheme. Administration of the Green Car Scheme will include criteria checks, setting up employees to the scheme as well processing changes to agreements such as re-writes and early terminations. You will be responsible for checking regular reports for accuracy of data and issuing variation of contracts. You will process invoices, credit notes and ad hoc deductions. Therefore, good organisational skills and customer service is paramount to this role.

You will assist the Team Lead on HR Compliance and Audit initiatives and have input to the development of controls to ensure compliance with financial regulations. You will support the Team Lead in the collation and information gathering for various audits and specific information requests such as Freedom of Information and Subject Access requests. You will communicate with various stakeholders on a variety of topics including those relating to employee payment reports and audits, ensuring that quality standards are maintained.

In short, you will be part of a team that will carry out regular audits to test the integrity of HR data and seek to continually improve processes and quality standards, to provide positive outcomes to meet the needs of our customers.

Interested?? Then please read on and if you would like some more information or to discuss further, please contact Shona Shirkie, Team Lead – HR Compliance & Audit: shirkies@northlan.gov.uk.

Main Responsibilities:

• Providing first point of contact support to customers in relation to a wide range of HR related queries across different communication platforms.
• Supporting the Team Lead on HR Compliance and Audit initiatives and develop systems of control to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Supporting the Team Lead by undertaking audits to verify, validate, collate and provide appropriate evidence for requests, including those from external agencies, in line with relevant governance to support the due diligence of HR and payroll processes. In conjunction with the Team Lead, take any corrective action that is required.
• Supporting the Team Lead in monitoring and liaising with managers regarding various HR Data reports including, Occupancy End Reports and Employee Payments reports.
• Respond to Freedom of Information and Subject Access request and assist with the administration of the Document Management System in line with GDPR legislation.
• Assist the Team Lead in the coordination and administration of the Cycle to Work, Green Car and annual Buy, Bank and Unpaid leave schemes.
• Work in partnership with all stakeholders, including participation in support meetings and other stakeholder engagement activities, aligned with the HR Transformation and Engagement project plan and provide reports, briefings, and presentations as and when required.
• Work with the teams within the ESC to resolve compliance issues, train or raise awareness of recurring issues and feedback on audit and compliance check findings.
• In conjunction with staff, ensure that Standard Operating Procedures on all HR processes in the Employee Service Centre are created, ensuring ownership and reviews of them continually to seek improvement and in line with changes.

The Individual

It is essential that you are an excellent communicator with strong analytical skills and attention to detail, as well as good verbal and written skills. Excellent IT skills with experience in using MS Office. Knowledge of iTrent would be advantageous.

You should be a customer focused individual with excellent time management skills, able to work in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities. You should be able to work on your own initiative and have experience of working in with internal and external partners and be comfortable challenging current practices.

You must be educated to SVQ3 level, HNC or equivalent qualification, with significant experience within in an HR field.

1 x 17.5 hours post is temporary for 3 years.

1 x 17.5 hours post is temporary until 31st March 2025

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL.. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

Click here to see our  Recruitment Charter.

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***

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INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

This vacancy is internal and open to applications from employees of North Lanarkshire Council and Associated Employers* only. The "Apply now" button is not activated for this role. Please log into your MySelf account for further instructions on how to apply as an internal candidate.

*Fusion Assets, NLP LLP

NLC7 - £29,180 - £31,737

Do you want to be part of the team that is developing the workforce for the future?

Do you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and having the opportunity to contribute and support the redeployment process in our organisation?

Then read on…..

As we embrace changes for the future of our council to achieve a shared ambition for inclusive growth and prosperity for all – where North Lanarkshire is the place to Live, Learn, Work, Invest and Visit, a new and exciting opportunity to join our Recruitment Team as a Senior Recruitment Advisor has opened.

You will have the opportunity to support the Recruitment Team to deliver an excellent recruitment journey for our applicants and support our Managers in the recruitment process.

You will be self-motivated with a diligent approach to customer service delivery and be able to plan and prioritise your/your team’s workload.

You will review and continually improve the recruitment process, ensuring a streamlined recruitment process that allows posts to be filled quickly and efficiently.

Educated to SVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent (or working towards this) and with an extended level of relevant experience of working within an HR environment, you will have excellent telephone and written communication skills and the ability to provide information clearly and concisely. With good organisational skills you will have the ability to prioritise and meet agreed deadlines while demonstrating attention to detail and accuracy. You will be flexible and adaptable with the ability to use your initiative appropriately. You will be numerate and IT literate with proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office. You will be able to relate to all members of staff and maintain a high degree of confidentiality pertaining to all aspects of work.

For further information on this post please contact Hazel Wilson or Lorraine Miller, Team Lead – Workforce Resourcing at wilsonh2@northlan.gov.uk or millerlo@northlan.gov.uk

This position is temporary for a period of 13 weeks.

Working Pattern:

Monday to Thursday - 08:45 to 16:45

Friday - 08:45 to 16:15

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

Click here to see our Recruitment Charter.

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***

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Your new role
Southend City Council are looking to appoint a permanent children's experienced Mental Health Senior Practitioner to join the Fostering Team.Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2/3 days per week.

The successful candidate will provide foster parents with support systems and monthly group supervision, alongside individual group supervision. They will take the lead in identifying those children scoring high on the annual SDQ and lead on ensuring the creation of management plans for young people with mental health and EHWB needs.They will participate in the CLA forum and CLA Consultations for Southend CLA in conjunction with EWMS provided by NELFT.There will be a need to provide effective and therapeutic assessments and interventions for young people with mental health and EHW needs, who are CLA by Southend City Council.

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.

A degree in psychotherapy/counselling and training in therapeutic interventions is desirable but not essential. You will need to have experience in completing and presenting reports for panels, court and other professionals in the child and foster carers professional network.You must have knowledge of relevant psychological theories and be able to apply theory to practice.

Knowledge of child protection, issues affecting children looked after and awareness of welfare rights and understanding of issues of loss/bereavement.

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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Position: Senior Process Engineer
Location: Plymouth
Salary: Up to £46,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus excellent benefits and bonus

Acorn by Synergie is currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Process Engineer to join their client's dynamic team in Plymouth. The company is a leader in the engineering industry, and they are looking for a driven individual with exceptional technical expertise to take on this exciting role. As a Senior Process Engineer, you will be responsible for optimising manufacturing processes to meet the highest quality standards, while driving continuous improvement and implementing lean manufacturing principles. This role offers the chance to use your expertise to manage projects and collaborate on new product introductions, specifically within their paint plant.

Key Responsibilities:
* Developing and implementing efficient manufacturing processes to meet quality standards
* Identifying and implementing improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs
* Utilising lean manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement
* Managing projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement new processes and product introductions
* Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
* Identifying and resolving any technical issues in the manufacturing processes
* Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, suppliers, and other external partners
* Providing technical expertise to support production and process improvements

Key Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
* Extensive experience in a process engineering role
* Proven track record of successfully optimising manufacturing processes
* Expertise in lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement
* Experience managing projects and working with cross-functional teams
* Strong technical skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues
* Knowledge of health and safety regulations
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
* Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

If you are a highly motivated and experienced Senior Process Engineer looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV!

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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Your new company
This accountancy practice prides themselves on their client approach, putting their clients' needs first. Their long-standing portfolio of clients shows they have deep relations with their clients, based on a high level of service and a relationship-driven approach. They are a close-knit team of around 15 people who enjoy working collaboratively and getting the best out of their working day.

Your new role
You will:

• Manage a portfolio of clients from a wide range of sectors and sizes
• Prepare, send and submit accounts & tax returns for our clients, including Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies.
• Communicate as required with clients via phone, email, social media and in person, including chasing records.
• Onboard new clients and integrate them into your portfolio
• Optimise and plan the tax efficiency of clients as required.
• Act as liaison between clients and HM Revenue & Customs to deal with and resolve queries as required.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be ACA, ACCA or ATT qualified or equivalent with at least 5 years of Practice experience. Excellent communication skills are required with the ability to liaise with clients and manage your portfolio succinctly and efficiently.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a salary of up to £55,000 depending on experience. Flexible working options are available with 2 days working from home.

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 me on 01256633150.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company
This company transforms the daily lives and futures of people who are homeless and socially excluded, through the provision of high-quality housing and support services. Their vision is for a just society where socially excluded people are supported and empowered to build sustainable, independent lives. In everything they do they are creative; collaborative, and value the individual.

Your new role

Job Role: Senior Outreach Worker

Salary: £27,000 per year

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Exeter

As a Senior Outreach Worker, you will support the Service Manager in overseeing the smooth operation of local projects, ensuring the team is well-supported and delivering person-centred support to clients. You will be responsible for maintaining the highest quality of service, ensuring all contractual obligations are met through effective management, while maintaining a visible and active presence within local teams.
Please note, that this role will include working weekends and unsocial hours and being able to walk a number of miles in all weather conditions.
Responsibilities include:

• To undertake assertive outreach and hot spot visits across the locality area
• Provide supportive line management and supervision for team members, ensuring regular reviews are in place
• Deliver positive outcomes for our clients, including client involvement
• Carry out effective multi-agency working with external agencies to maximise opportunities for clients
• Maintain client records that are accurate and fully updated using our client record system
• Since job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the post holder may be required to undertake other duties which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

What you'll need to succeed

• A valid UK driving licence and access to my own vehicle - business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults and/or people with complex needs
  And challenging behaviours
• Ability to effectively manage your own, as well as direct reports, workload

What you'll get in return

• Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
• Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme
• 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment
• For all the fantastic and valuable work you'll be doing makes you eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands.
• A generous and competitive pension scheme
• Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervision by line managers is conducted
• 6 weekly Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators

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.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company
You will be joining a trusted design practice that values themselves for being client centric, turning their ideas and needs into outstanding architecture. Other values of the practice involve achieving sustainability, employing the best talent and creating places for people.
They are looking for a talented Senior Architectural Technician or Project Architect to join their well-established team.

Your new role
In your role as a Senior Architectural Technologist/Project Architect you will be required...

• To support the delivery of all projects from inception to completion in line with the company processes and procedures ensuring client files are continually maintained, design and working drawing packages completed and that the highest standard of design and technical excellence / quality is delivered.
• To carry out works in line with the agreed delivery targets.
• Ensure the resources allocated to the project carry out work, ensuring that both quality of delivery and project profitability are maintained.
• To report against all agreed key performance measures monthly.
• To support client relationships and expectations in order to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
• Support the co-ordination of design and technical teams.
• To continue the development and awareness of architectural knowledge, design quality, technical excellence, new technologies and sustainability.
• To monitor the progress of and ensure the professional development of junior members of staff by providing objective advice through regular one-to-one meetings.
• To ensure accurate and timely completion of all timesheets in order to enable all projects to be delivered within time and cost budgets.
• To carry out Continual Professional Development (cpd) to maintain a professional service and competence in areas relevant to professional work and discharge the requirements of any engagement with commensurate knowledge and attention.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proficiency with Revit.
• Degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology or relevant.
• 5 Years post qualification (Desired)
• Member of CIAT (Architectural Technologist, advantageous)
• Chartered member of RIBA (Architect, advantageous)

What you'll get in return

• 25 Days annual leave (Plus bank holidays)
• Annual staff bonus (c6%, subject to company's performance)
• Flexible working hours (by agreement)
• An additional 5-day-long service days are available.
• Professional subscriptions paid.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free on-site parking.

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.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Title: Field Sales Executive - CCTV /ALARMS COMMERCIAL

Location: Remote - Head Office based in Wakefield

Working Hours: 8:30am-5pm

Type: Permanent

Salary: 32k-40k DOE + Car Allowance + Bonus 75k OTE

We're searching for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to join our established sales team.

We want someone who's eager to take on a new challenge and grow with our company. Are you a self-starter with a 'make it happen' attitude? If so, we want to hear from you!

In this role, you'll cover the M62 corridor, working both in the field and occasionally from our office.

Benefits:

• Remote role with head office based in Wakefield
• Competitive salary
• Genuine Career prospects
• Generous commission structure
• Car Allowance
• Laptop + Mobile Phone

Main duties:

• Developing new and existing business through both phone and face-to-face sales
• Focus on growing revenue while delivering top-notch customer service
• You'll be working with clients to recommend, design, and sell our products such as CCTV, access control, intruder alarm, door entry, fire systems, and data services

What we're looking for:

• Experience in experience in similar role
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• Competence in Microsoft Office and general computer tasks
• A positive, team-oriented personality

If you've got the drive and experience, we're after, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for an immediate interview.

Your new role
Southend City Council's Adult Prevention Team have a fantastic opportunity currently for a full-time, permanent adult experienced Senior Social Worker.

There has never been a better time to join their team and participate in growing the service to be innovative, creative and providing high quality support to people when they need it most. The main aim of the team is to use a strength-based approach to enable people to live safely in the community, maximising their abilities to care for themselves and to support carers to continue in their caring role as long as they are able to. The team work creatively with people and their carers to empower them and identify individual and community based assets.The successful candidate will support the Team Manager in providing expert leadership and professional guidance to a team of Social Workers and Social Care Assessors. As well as taking a professional lead when required for Care Act (2014) Assessments and statutory reviews, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards safeguarding enquiries and Mental Capacity Act (2005) assessment /chairing 'best interest' meetings.

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.

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 post 3 years+ experience as a social worker within the adult community sector. You need to have the ability to build excellent working relationships with other agencies/professionals at all levels. You will need to be able to scope out community assets to better inform those people we work with.

You must have knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, skills in assessment of carers and the ability to provide support and guidance to carers is essential.You need to have experience of applying the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and managing adult safeguarding enquiries or have a good understanding/knowledge if no direct experience is available.

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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Your new role
Southend Council is looking to appoint a permanent, full-time Senior Social Worker to join the Ageing Well West Team (65+).Within this post, you will manage a caseload of complex and difficult cases involving assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action to ensure resources are utilised effectively to safeguard and promote the welfare of Service Users.

Provide a high quality resource of professional social work knowledge and expertise to the team, including supervision, meetings, assisted fieldwork, case audits and reviews. Ensuring team members carry out their core tasks to a high standard and deputise in the absence of the Service Manager.

Hybrid working is available, but you are required to be on site a minimum of 3 days a week.You also need to have use of a car to ensure that you are able to travel around the city with ease.

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 post 3 years+ experience as a social worker within the adult community sector. You need to have the ability to build excellent working relationships with other agencies/professionals at all levels. You will need to be able to scope out community assets to better inform those people we work with.You must have knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, skills in assessment of carers and the ability to provide support and guidance to carers is essential.

You need to have experience of applying the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and managing adult safeguarding enquiries or have a good understanding/knowledge if no direct experience is available.

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.

What you need to do now
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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

My client is a social housing provider based in South Wales. Their mission is to ensure safe, comfortable, and sustainable housing for the community. As part of the team, you'll contribute to their commitment to excellence and service delivery.

• Your New Role

As a Senior Surveyor, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient technical services within our organisation. This will include becoming a key figure in the repair services department and steering the organisation's reactive maintenance. Your responsibilities will encompass property inspections, risk-based assessments, and managing repair projects. Compliance with health and safety regulations is paramount, and you'll provide expert advice while collaborating with tenants and stakeholders.

• What You'll Need to Be Successful

You will need to be an experienced repair surveyor working within social housing and have the proven ability to manage diagnostics, structural defects and insurance work. Demonstrate expertise in housing and property service maintenance and refurbishment, including proficiency in budget planning and resource monitoring, experience in managing construction work, including subcontractors, and a track record of meeting deadlines and KPIs. You will need to be proficient in maximising IT / software to improve the surveying service. Experience using Housing Health & Safety Rating System is desired.

• What You'll Get in Return

You will become a key member within the assets department, which will include a salary between £40,477 - £43,600 per annum (dependent on experience). Opportunities for professional growth and development and support with RICS or CIOB qualifications.

• 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.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited 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 City Council are looking to appoint a full-time agency Senior Fostering Placements Officer.Within this post you will manage, process and update the internal system, make payments to Foster/Kinship Carers, update/set up Children/Young people's placements and update/process children looked after (CLA) notifications.

Working alongside Social Workers, Supervising Social Workers and Foster carers, you will be required to take a lead role in the day-to-day matching of in-house foster placement vacancies. Identifying and co-ordinating foster placements for children and young people who need to be looked after by the Local Authority, these placements may be short term, long term, respite care or parent and child placements.

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.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position, you must be educated to degree level and have previous experience within children social care and fostering services.

You will need to have knowledge of the issues affecting Children Looked After (CLA) and the challenges facing them within the social care system. Have awareness of the expectations and challenges that foster carers face in providing care for vulnerable children, along with knowledge of relevant fostering legislation and regulations, which underpin fostering agencies.

This is not a case holding post.

What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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Position: Senior Process Engineer
Location: Plymouth
Salary: Up to £46,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus excellent benefits and bonus

Acorn by Synergie is currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Process Engineer to join their client's dynamic team in Plymouth. The company is a leader in the engineering industry, and they are looking for a driven individual with exceptional technical expertise to take on this exciting role.

As a Senior Process Engineer, you will be responsible for optimising manufacturing processes to meet the highest quality standards, while driving continuous improvement and implementing lean manufacturing principles. This role offers the chance to use your expertise to manage projects and collaborate on new product introductions, specifically within their paint plant.

Key Responsibilities:
* Developing and implementing efficient manufacturing processes to meet quality standards
* Identifying and implementing improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs
* Utilising lean manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement
* Managing projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement new processes and product introductions
* Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
* Identifying and resolving any technical issues in the manufacturing processes
* Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, suppliers, and other external partners
* Providing technical expertise to support production and process improvements

Key Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
* Extensive experience in a process engineering role
* Proven track record of successfully optimising manufacturing processes
* Expertise in lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement
* Experience managing projects and working with cross-functional teams
* Strong technical skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues
* Knowledge of health and safety regulations
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
* Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

If you are a highly motivated and experienced Senior Process Engineer looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV!

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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Your new role
Southend City Council's Adult Prevention Team have a fantastic opportunity currently for a full-time, permanent adult experienced Senior Social Worker.

There has never been a better time to join their team and participate in growing the service to be innovative, creative and providing high quality support to people when they need it most. The main aim of the team is to use a strength-based approach to enable people to live safely in the community, maximising their abilities to care for themselves and to support carers to continue in their caring role as long as they are able to.

The team work creatively with people and their carers to empower them and identify individual and community based assets.The successful candidate will support the Team Manager in providing expert leadership and professional guidance to a team of Social Workers and Social Care Assessors. As well as taking a professional lead when required for Care Act (2014) Assessments and statutory reviews, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards safeguarding enquiries and Mental Capacity Act (2005) assessment /chairing 'best interest' meetings.

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.

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 post 3 years+ experience as a social worker within the adult community sector. You need to have the ability to build excellent working relationships with other agencies/professionals at all levels. You will need to be able to scope out community assets to better inform those people we work with.You must have knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, skills in assessment of carers and the ability to provide support and guidance to carers is essential.You need to have experience of applying the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and managing adult safeguarding enquiries or have a good understanding/knowledge if no direct experience is available.

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
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Your new company

You will join this innovative, renowned public sector organisation for this permanent opportunity. They are part of a global group with exceptional facilities and recognised for excellence. They boast a fantastic culture with hybrid working and excellent career development opportunities.

Your new role

As their new Senior Finance Business Partner, you will work alongside the Heads of Departments and to provide operational and strategic support on all financial matters, prepare and review the monthly management accounts alongside, provide insightful management information and financial analysis and deliver to tight deadlines. Work with the teams to develop a clear understanding of the drivers of business performance in order to enhance financial forecasting and decision-making. Line manages members of the finance team, providing developmental support or training as necessary and be actively involved in line management and training of the wider team. This is a senior leadership opportunity that can see you further develop your career with a fantastic business.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be suitably qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) with full UK working rights in place, with a background in large organisations and a proven ability to lead, manage, develop, and motivate a professional team. You will also be adept at building relationships, influencing conversations and proficient in stakeholder management.

What you'll get in return

This permanent role offers a competitive salary between £55,000 to £60,000 per annum dependent on your experience level, along with a fantastic benefits package, and a flexible hybrid working environment. You will join a well-established team in a globally recognised organisation in a high-profile role working alongside an experienced senior leadership team. Market leading pension scheme, and annual leave entitlement plus public holidays and Christmas closure.

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 get in touch on the details below:If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Contact Daniel Emm on 03330105488 or email:

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