Total 14 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Elgin, IV30 1TY

Job Description

To co-ordinate the implementation and delivery of the Scottish and Local Government’s ambition to reduce child poverty through the delivery of activities via our Progress for Parents Project. Deliver a flexible, responsive and user-led model of employability support for participants both in and out of employment. This support will help participants to access or progress in employment bettering their and their families’ circumstances, ultimately reducing child poverty rates.

The focus is on increasing income for low-income families. Some families may have more than one of these family type characteristics and the barriers are higher as a result. For those reasons the Progress for Parents project will on focus support to these family types:

• Lone parents
• Families with a disabled parent or child
• Families with three or more children
• Minority Ethnic Families
• Families where the youngest child is under 1 year of age
• Families where the parents are under 25

Requirements

Develop and maintain key information and quality systems.

Liaise and negotiate with all relevant stakeholders.

Monitoring and evaluation of the project

Provide comprehensive co-ordination and delivery of the project.

Provide Line Management to Keyworkers (Progress for Parents team)

The Individual

• Experience of working with stakeholders from public, private and third sector
• Knowledge and understanding of grant-funded projects
• Competent knowledge of Microsoft packages Word and Excel and client information databases
• Experience of working with one of more of the following: adults with disabilities, mental health issues, unemployed, household with children in poverty, low skilled and underemployed
• Educated to Degree level (SCQF level 9 or above) and/or equivalent work experience.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Good communication skills both written and oral
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure
• Confidence and ability to work with a minimum of supervision and using own initiative.
• Effective time management skills
• Team worker
• Financial management and project development skills
• Ability to relate to people at all levels
• Appreciation, acceptance and commitment to the importance of confidentiality
• Ability to work in an open place office.
• Ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements.
• Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service

Closing Date: 13 December 2024

Starting Salary: £37,209.90

£19.74 per hour

36.25 hours per week

Interviews to be held on: TBC

For further information contact: Amy Cruickshank on 07500 933105

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About the Role

Base Location: Inverness or Elgin

Salary: £46,626 - £54,154 (Depending on skills and experience) + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 12-month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time| Flexible First options available

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Highland Region Delivery Team for a dedicated and hard-working Project Manager. The successful candidate will be part of a team delivering projects across the Highlands & Islands. Our team are responsible for the replacement and refurbishment of plant & equipment on our 33kV & 11kV networks, refurbishment of our overhead line network and the delivery of projects associated with our Major Connection customers.

As a Project Manager, your main duties will involve:

- Conducting financial forecasts and monitoring financial performance using established tools independently

- Consistently fulfilling regulatory reporting needs

- Creating project documentation

- Collaborating with contractor partners and operational staff to ensure projects are completed safely and within budget.

- Ensuring exceptional customer service delivery.

What do I need?

To be eligible for this position, we would like you to have:

- A recognized Project Management qualification such as Prince 2 (Foundation) or similar, or equivalent experience

- A fundamental CDM certification like IOSH or a comparable qualification

- Understanding of Project Governance and its relevance to specific Projects

- Strong organisational abilities and the capacity to work well in a team

- An understanding of HV/EHV networks would be beneficial

A valid driving license is necessary for this job.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Fiona on 01738 340954.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

Job Description

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act, ensuring that all council buildings, schools and public places comply with the requirements of the provision.

They will develop ways of ensuring that people across Moray can access period products in line with the duties outlined in the act. This will include on-going consultation, updating the website and participation in events e.g. Challenge Poverty, week to support and promote the scheme.

Responsibilities

To assist in the development and implementation of a scheme to improve access to free period products for individuals in Moray.

To assist in the development and implementation of a delivery model to ensure all agreed venues have free period products available.

Assist in the creation, maintenance and management of project documentation and data.

Assist with raising awareness and publication of the free period products scheme and help to tackle the stigma around the issue.

The Individual

Experience of project type work and working with communities.

4 SQA National 5 grades or equivalent at level 3 or above including English and Maths/Arithmetic *

Recognised qualification for word processing, e.g. ECDL or equivalent *

ICT literate and experienced in using Microsoft packages.

Ability to multi-task.

Full driving licence.

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray, this is normally undertaken by use of a car.

The post holder should be friendly, a team player and able to work independently with initiative within agreed parameters.

Ability to work in different offices depending on the needs of the service.

The post will require lifting and handling product plus ensuring they are properly stored.

Events may be indoors and or outdoors e.g. Challenge Poverty Week.

Temporary Post for 23 Months

Closing Date: 29 November 2024

Starting Salary: £24995 (pro rata)

£13.26 per hour

18.125 hours per week

For further information, contact Karen Delaney - 07800 670692

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Job Description

To assist the Asset Manager (Housing) to develop a strategic approach with regards to the repairs and maintenance of the Council’s housing stock and to ensure that all legislative requirements are met and maintained.

Requirements

To assist in the development, administration and implementation of the Council’s Capital and Revenue Planned Maintenance Programme including response repairs.

To act as the department’s representative, to protect the customers interests and to ensure achievement of good quality work in liaison with other departments, sections, consultants and contractors.

To protect the Council’s repairs and maintenance budgets by actively controlling expenditure and ensuring that all repairs ordered offer the Council value for money.

To promote positive behaviours in the workplace and promote safe working within the Housing and Property Service.

The Individual

Sound building technology knowledge and experience

House condition survey experience

Computer literacy, use of a range of databases and spreadsheets

SVQ3, HNC or recognised apprenticeship in a building or surveying discipline

Ability to manage complex situations and find appropriate solutions

Willingness to take on additional tasks

Full driving licence and use of car for work purposes

Specification production and report writing skills

Ability to monitor and negotiate with contractors and consultants

Ability to prioritise own workload

Ability to work on own initiative

Good knowledge of relevant legislation

Ability to liaise with internal and external agencies

Good communication skills verbal and written

Flexible attitude to team working

Approachable and flexible

Able to attend meetings out of office hours when required

Good standard of general health and fitness required

Ability to climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding

Closing Date: 22nd November 2024

Starting Salary: £37,209.90 Per Annum

£19.74 per hour

36.25 hours per week

For further information, please contact Tracey McKie, Housing Asset Manager on 01343 823042

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Job Description

To provide efficient and effective administrative for the Children & Families and Justice Social Work service.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive administrative support for the Children & Families and Justice Social Work service.

Undertake tasks and processes to support the work of the Children & Families and Justice Social Work service.

Provide confidential administrative support to the Placement Services Team.

Participate in the Council’s employee review and development programme.

The Individual

• Significant experience in administrative work including figure work, data entry, word processing, composing letters, record keeping and filing.

• Experience of working in a busy office environment using relevant technology and equipment e.g. photocopier, email, Intra/Internet

• 4 SQA National 5 grades or equivalent at level 3 or above including English and Maths/Arithmetic *

• Recognised qualification for word processing, e.g. ECDL or equivalent * Recognised qualification for spreadsheets, e.g. ECDL or equivalent *

• High level of accuracy in work

• Ability to prioritise own workload

• Ability to use initiative in day to day tasks

• Ability to participate as a team member

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Ability to deliver a high level of customer care

• Effective organisational and time management skills Self confident and self motivated

• Possession of excellent analytical, evaluative, creative and decision making skills

• Appreciation and acceptance of, and commitment to the importance of confidentiality

• Significant experience of operating software applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint



• Ability to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills

• Ability to identify and suggest improvements

• Flexible and adaptable You may need to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car*

• Understanding of and ability to demonstrate key inter-personal skills on the telephone, by email and face to face

• Willingness to accept direction/delegation Ability to develop effective working relationships

• Ability to work in a shared/open plan office

• Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service


• Ability to work in different offices depending on the needs of the service


• Ability to work under pressure whilst meeting deadlines Capacity to deal with some emotionally difficult and sensitive situations

Closing date : 1 November 2024


£14.55 per hour
7.25 hours per week (Thursday or Friday)
For more information call Gil Nicol 07901850247

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Job Description

To provide efficient and effective administrative for the Children & Families and Justice Social Work service.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive administrative support for the Children & Families and Justice Social Work service.

Undertake tasks and processes to support the work of the Children & Families and Justice Social Work service.

Provide confidential administrative support to the Placement Services Team.

Participate in the Council’s employee review and development programme.

The Individual

• Significant experience in administrative work including figure work, data entry, word processing, composing letters, record keeping and filing.

• Experience of working in a busy office environment using relevant technology and equipment e.g. photocopier, email, Intra/Internet

• 4 SQA National 5 grades or equivalent at level 3 or above including English and Maths/Arithmetic *

• Recognised qualification for word processing, e.g. ECDL or equivalent * Recognised qualification for spreadsheets, e.g. ECDL or equivalent *

• High level of accuracy in work

• Ability to prioritise own workload

• Ability to use initiative in day to day tasks

• Ability to participate as a team member

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Ability to deliver a high level of customer care

• Effective organisational and time management skills Self confident and self motivated

• Possession of excellent analytical, evaluative, creative and decision making skills

• Appreciation and acceptance of, and commitment to the importance of confidentiality

• Significant experience of operating software applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills

• Ability to identify and suggest improvements

• Flexible and adaptable You may need to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car*

• Understanding of and ability to demonstrate key inter-personal skills on the telephone, by email and face to face

• Willingness to accept direction/delegation Ability to develop effective working relationships

• Ability to work in a shared/open plan office

• Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service

• Ability to work in different offices depending on the needs of the service

• Ability to work under pressure whilst meeting deadlines Capacity to deal with some emotionally difficult and sensitive situations

Closing Date 01 November 2024

Starting Salary £24,995.10 Pro Rata

£13.26 per hour

7.25 hours per week (Thursday or Friday)

For more information call Gil Nicol 07901850247

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Job Description

To assist the Principal Planning Officers (Development Management) by supervising the Systems Technical Assistant(s)/Planning Assistant(s)/Planning Officer(s), including the signing of work. Making decisions and providing professional advice on Planning Applications and other Development Management matters in accordance with agreed objectives.

Responsibilities

To assist with the day to day supervision of Systems Technical Assistant(s)/Planning Assistant(s)/Planning Officer(s) engaged in Development Management and to provide advice on workload and signing of work

To assist the Principal Planning Officers with Enforcement related casework as and when the need arises

Determining Planning Applications and other related consents

Determining whether planning permission is required. This may include attendance at the Planning and Regulatory Services Committee.

Responding to preliminary enquiries about the likelihood of planning consent for proposals.

Discharging planning conditions, and assist the Condition Compliance Officer.

Preparing Planning Appeal submissions on behalf of the Council

Carrying out enforcement duties as required to assist Enforcement Officer

Contributing to the effectiveness of the service

The Individual

Significant Development Management experience including processing and determining major Planning Applications

Degree/Diploma in Planning or related subject

MRTPI

High level of diplomacy and ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of customers

High level of personal initiative and ability to meet performance deadlines and undertake a caseload with the minimum of supervision

Excellent written skills

Effective communication, presentation and negotiating skills

Effective analytical and evaluative abilities and clear thinking

Experience of Microsoft Office including software packages such as Excel and Word Strong customer care skills and focus

Self-confidence and Self motivated

Ability to interpret Planning Legislation and Planning Policies and apply them to a specific case.

Able to multi task A commitment to deliver quality services to agreed standards Research capabilities

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van

Ability to form productive and enabling working relationships Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines Ability to deal sensitively and tactfully with people who may not agree with decisions made Willing to accept direction/ delegation

Appreciation, acceptance and commitment to the importance of confidentiality

Ability to work in the office, or remotely from home where job is hybrid in nature.

Ability to make site visits when required including accessing restricted spaces, locations in rural, rough ground.

Ability to work in an open plan office.

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service

Ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements

Closing Date: 13 September 2024

Starting Salary: £47,068.45

£24.97 per hour

36.25 hours per week

Interviews to be held - TBC

For further information contact: Neal Macpherson, neal.macpherson@moray.gov.uk

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Job Summary PCN Business Support Officer is an integral part of the PCNs organisational structure working closely alongside the Clinical Directors, PCN executive members, Digital and Transformation Managers and PCN Operational Team Leads. The role holder will provide high quality administrative support to the PCN team including general administration, arranging meetings, and taking minutes, reporting activity internally and externally, planning and programme support ensuring good compliance. MAIN DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Primary administrative support to The South Peterborough and St Neots Primary Care Networks working with the Clinical Director & PCN team to ensure the PCN functions efficiently and effectively. Be the first point of contact for PCN related emails and phone calls. Organise meetings including agendas, minute taking and distribution, ensuring agreed actions are completed in a timely and co-ordinated manner. Help manage PCN services ensuring they meet the contractual requirements and agreed performance metrics. Communicate information and issues, including briefings and reports, to the PCN Operations Team Leads. Working alongside the PCN practice staff and People team support the recruitment and Induction of new PCN employees. Participate in relevant internal and external working groups, projects, and services to provide, relevant information to the PCN Team, People Team or Finance team. Work with members of the team to implement data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data. Help prepare reports to support with the performance of the PCNs. Support the network to maintain compliance with its NHSE/CQC and any other contractual or regulatory obligations. Assist the Finance Lead with the recording and provision of timely financial information to member practices as and when required. Support the network and individual practices with imbedding digital technologies. Develop and maintain PCN specific performance reporting. Develop and maintain databases required for the role. Maintain administrative and information resources. Support PCN members with all other reasonable administration requests. Contribute to effective information management within the team. Support implementation of the requirements of the PCN outputs, through timely and relevant information analysis and administrative support, in accordance with the agreed priorities of the PCN Operations Team Leads. Participate in relevant internal and external working groups to provide relevant information / analyst advice and support, and to maintain data collection / sharing systems for its effective use by the team. The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required.

Job Summary PCN Business Support Officer is an integral part of the PCNs organisational structure working closely alongside the Clinical Directors, PCN executive members, Digital and Transformation Managers and PCN Operational Team Leads. The role holder will provide high quality administrative support to the PCN team including general administration, arranging meetings, and taking minutes, reporting activity internally and externally, planning and programme support ensuring good compliance. MAIN DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Primary administrative support to The South Peterborough and St Neots Primary Care Networks working with the Clinical Director & PCN team to ensure the PCN functions efficiently and effectively. Be the first point of contact for PCN related emails and phone calls. Organise meetings including agendas, minute taking and distribution, ensuring agreed actions are completed in a timely and co-ordinated manner. Help manage PCN services ensuring they meet the contractual requirements and agreed performance metrics. Communicate information and issues, including briefings and reports, to the PCN Operations Team Leads. Working alongside the PCN practice staff and People team support the recruitment and Induction of new PCN employees. Participate in relevant internal and external working groups, projects, and services to provide, relevant information to the PCN Team, People Team or Finance team. Work with members of the team to implement data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data. Help prepare reports to support with the performance of the PCNs. Support the network to maintain compliance with its NHSE/CQC and any other contractual or regulatory obligations. Assist the Finance Lead with the recording and provision of timely financial information to member practices as and when required. Support the network and individual practices with imbedding digital technologies. Develop and maintain PCN specific performance reporting. Develop and maintain databases required for the role. Maintain administrative and information resources. Support PCN members with all other reasonable administration requests. Contribute to effective information management within the team. Support implementation of the requirements of the PCN outputs, through timely and relevant information analysis and administrative support, in accordance with the agreed priorities of the PCN Operations Team Leads. Participate in relevant internal and external working groups to provide relevant information / analyst advice and support, and to maintain data collection / sharing systems for its effective use by the team. The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required.

Job Summary PCN Business Support Officer is an integral part of the PCNs organisational structure working closely alongside the Clinical Directors, PCN executive members, Digital and Transformation Managers and PCN Operational Team Leads. The role holder will provide high quality administrative support to the PCN team including general administration, arranging meetings, and taking minutes, reporting activity internally and externally, planning and programme support ensuring good compliance. MAIN DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Primary administrative support to The South Peterborough and St Neots Primary Care Networks working with the Clinical Director & PCN team to ensure the PCN functions efficiently and effectively. Be the first point of contact for PCN related emails and phone calls. Organise meetings including agendas, minute taking and distribution, ensuring agreed actions are completed in a timely and co-ordinated manner. Help manage PCN services ensuring they meet the contractual requirements and agreed performance metrics. Communicate information and issues, including briefings and reports, to the PCN Operations Team Leads. Working alongside the PCN practice staff and People team support the recruitment and Induction of new PCN employees. Participate in relevant internal and external working groups, projects, and services to provide, relevant information to the PCN Team, People Team or Finance team. Work with members of the team to implement data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data. Help prepare reports to support with the performance of the PCNs. Support the network to maintain compliance with its NHSE/CQC and any other contractual or regulatory obligations. Assist the Finance Lead with the recording and provision of timely financial information to member practices as and when required. Support the network and individual practices with imbedding digital technologies. Develop and maintain PCN specific performance reporting. Develop and maintain databases required for the role. Maintain administrative and information resources. Support PCN members with all other reasonable administration requests. Contribute to effective information management within the team. Support implementation of the requirements of the PCN outputs, through timely and relevant information analysis and administrative support, in accordance with the agreed priorities of the PCN Operations Team Leads. Participate in relevant internal and external working groups to provide relevant information / analyst advice and support, and to maintain data collection / sharing systems for its effective use by the team. The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required.

Job Description

The post holder will report to the Senior Infrastructure/ Growth Officer and work as part of a team engaged in delivering the Developer Obligations and Planning service in support of the Moray Local Development Plan, Climate Change Strategy, Town Centre regeneration and Moray Economic Strategy.

Requirements

To work on assigned projects relating to the research, analysis and delivery of projects in Moray in support of the Moray Local Development Plan, Climate Change Strategy, Town Centre regeneration and Moray Economic Strategy.

To assist the Senior Officer in providing a professional Developer Obligations service for the Council to secure Developer Obligation payments from developers to fund new infrastructure.

Participate in training and development activities, as trainer and trainee, as required.

Contribute to the effectiveness of the Service.

The Individual

Knowledge and experience of project organisation including finance & administration;

Ability to develop, maintain and review procedures;

Ability to develop, maintain and review procedures;

Experience of Excel spreadsheets and managing information;

Liaison, co-ordination and collation of information from multiple sources into reports; Ability to work within tight deadlines;

Educated to at least HND level or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as Business Studies, Economics, Planning or Surveying or with relevant work experience. ECDL*

Competent knowledge of Microsoft packages Word, Access and Excel.

Good communication skills both written and oral;

Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure;

Confidence and ability to work with a minimum of supervision;

Effective time management skills;

Team worker. Ability to write clear and concise reports

Ability to interpret and apply planning legislation and policies and use judgement

IT skills

Ability to absorb and process technical and financial information

Knowledge and experience of various software packages, including Word, Excel and Access

Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently

Ability to develop, review and monitor work systems and data management

Report writing

Ability to contribute effectively to meetings and present at Planning and Regulatory Services Committee Ability to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service, due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van

Ability to relate to people at all levels.

Appreciation, acceptance and commitment to the importance of confidentiality.

Willingness to work in a demanding position where a flexible and corporate approach is required

Willingness to accept direction/delegation

Ability to work in an open place office.

Ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements.

Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service.

Temp Contract until 13th June 2027

Closing Date: 26 July 2024

Starting Salary: £32,176.35

£17.07 per hour

36.25 hours per week

Interviews to be held on 29 August 2024 For further information contact: Gary Templeton, gary.templeton@moray.gov.uk

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Job Description

To provide professional advice and undertake projects relating to the preparation, implementation, monitoring, review and delivery of the Local Development Plan, corporate plans, strategies and initiatives. To undertake work in relation to the provisions of the emerging National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4), Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 and associated Regulations.

Requirements

To assist in the preparation and review of the Local Development Plan addressing the provisions of the Planning Act, emerging Regulations and NPF4.

To assist in the preparation, monitoring, review and implementation of plans, strategies and initiatives being undertaken by the Council and its Community Planning Partners. To assist in developing and implementing policies and proposals contained in the Local Development Plan.

To develop and implement policies and proposals contained in the Local Development Plan.

To develop and implement special projects, in particular town centre regeneration and environmental projects and assist in identifying funding streams to deliver proposals.

To contribute to the effectiveness of the Service.

The Individual

Knowledge of the Local Development Plan process

Knowledge of Scottish Planning Policy, Planning Act (Scotland) 2019 and emerging NPF4

A degree or diploma in planning or a related discipline or with relevant work experience or a good knowledge of planning policy procedures

Excellent level of accuracy in work

Excellent report writing

Ability to analyse policy issues

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to deliver projects

Knowledge and experience of various software packages, including Word, Excel and Access

Ability to contribute effectively to meetings and present at Planning and Regulatory Services Committee

Ability to organise, prioritise and work to deadlines

Strong customer care skills and focus · Self confident and self motivated

Ability to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service, due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van

Ability to interpret and apply Planning Legislation and Policies, and use judgement

A commitment to deliver quality services to agreed standards

Ability to work effectively in a team, contribute to a team and show initiative to work on your own with minimum supervision

Ability to relate well to customers and other professionals

Ability to deal sensitively and tactfully with people who may not agree with decisions made

Willingness to work in a demanding position where a flexible and corporate approach is required

Willingness to accept direction/delegation

Appreciation, acceptance and commitment to the importance of confidentiality

Ability to make site visits when required including accessing restricted spaces

Ability to work in an open plan office

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service Ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements

Closing Date: 26 July 2024

Starting Salary: £32176.95 (bottom of the career grade)

£17.07 - £24.26 per hour

36.25 hours per week

Interviews to be held on 12th August 2024

For further information contact: Gary Templeton, gary.templeton@moray.gov.uk

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Job Description

To assist and support the work of the Strategic Planning and Development section, particularly in carrying out site survey work, analysiying data and reporting on parks, open spaces, play areas and town centres. The postholders will also assist with local development plan engagement events and provide support to colleagues and service contacts on aspects of the projects.

Responsibilities

To assist colleagues to analyse and interpret data from the Open Space Audit and assist with drafting an Open Space Strategy

Play Sufficiency Assessment- to assist colleagues to engage with communities, schools and other key stakeholders on play sufficiency. To apply an agreed methodology and co-ordinate survey of play areas both formal and informal.

Town Centre health checks- to carry out audits of town centres, identify ground floor uses, ground floor and upper floor vacancy and complete town centre healthchecks and reports.

Local Development Plan engagement events- support planning officers to host stakeholder

To analyse and collate responses to the Local Development Plan Call for Ideas/Sites

The Individual

Previous work experience in a team environment and experience of self managing workload.

Proven experience working on projects.

Proven experience using Word/Excel/email.

Educated or studying at HND/ degree level.

Appreciation, acceptance of and a commitment to the importance of confidentiality.

Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Access.

Proven ability to problem solve and self manage workload.

Ability to communicate successfully with members of the public.

Good organiser.

Report writing and analysis of data.

Willingness to learn new skills and extend knowledge.

Demonstrate critical analysis skills.

Ability to travel efficiently and effectively between various locations within Moray. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van.

Strong communication skills with ability to engage with colleagues, partners and the public to build productive relationships with key stakeholders.

Ability to work unsupervised.

Willingness to accept direction/delegation.

Self confidence.

Manual and physical dexterity for working outdoors.

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service.

Closing Date: 31 May 2024

Starting Salary: £32,176.95

£17.07 per hour

36.25 hours per week

Interviews to be held - TBC

For further information contact: Gary Templeton, gary.templeton@moray.gov.uk

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Job Description

To provide efficient and effective secretarial and administrative support for the Children & Families and Criminal Justice Social Work service.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support for the Children & Families and Criminal Justice Social Work service.
• Undertake tasks and processes to support the work of the Children & Families and Criminal Justice Social Work service.
• Manage and support administrative and clerical staff.
• Provide confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Criminal Justice Service Team.
• Participate in the Council’s employee review and development programme.

The Individual

• Significant experience in secretarial and administrative work including supervision of staff, figure work, data entry, word processing, composing letters/reports, minute taking, record keeping and filing
• Experience of working in a busy office environment using relevant technology and equipment e.g. photocopier, email, Intra/Internet
• HNC (business, administration or management subjects) or equivalent *
• 4 SQA National 5 grades or equivalent at level 3 or above including English and Maths/Arithmetic *
• Recognised qualification for word processing, e.g. ECDL or equivalent *
• Recognised qualification for spreadsheets, eg ECDL or equivalent *
• Ability to provide support and supervision to colleagues
• High level of accuracy in work
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to use initiative in day to day tasks
• Ability to participate as a team member
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to deliver a high level of customer care
• Effective organisational and time management skills
• Self-confident and self-motivated
• Ability to listen and accurately minute details of Children & Families social work client meetings – the content of which may be difficult
• Possession of excellent analytical, evaluative, creative and decision making skills
• Appreciation and acceptance of, and commitment to the importance of confidentiality
• Significant experience of operating software applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to identify and suggest improvements
• Flexible and adaptable
• You may need to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car*
• Understanding of and ability to demonstrate key inter-personal skills on the telephone, by email and face to face
• Willingness to accept direction/delegation
• Ability to develop effective working relationships
• Ability to work in an open plan/shared office
• Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service
• Ability to work in different offices depending on the needs of the service
• Ability to work under pressure whilst meeting deadlines
• Capacity to deal with some emotionally difficult and sensitive situations

Closing Date: 22nd March 2024
Starting Salary: £29142.10
£15.46 per hour
36.25 hours per week

For further information contact Kate Rennie, Team Manager, email Kate.Rennie@moray.gov.uk

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