Total 66 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Havant, Hampshire, PO1 1DE

Job Title: Pensions Controls Lead
Location: Hursley, Winchester
Department: Pensions
Reports To: Pensions Finance and Controls Manager
Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Pensions Controls Lead to oversee the governance, controls and compliance aspects of the company's pension plans. The successful candidate will take a leadership role in the administration of pension plan governance, ensure quarterly SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) testing is completed for all pension plans, and coordinate the reporting process to corporate. Additionally, the role includes conducting payroll testing, organising process walkthroughs with external auditors (PwC), and working closely with the internal teams. This position will also support the Pensions Controls Manager in ensuring that the Pensions Trust is audit-ready.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Pension Plan Governance Administration:

• Organise and administer governance calls for the contract-based pension plans, ensuring all associated tasks are completed timely.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders related to these pension plans.

Quarterly SOX Testing:
- Conduct quarterly SOX compliance testing across all company pension plans to ensure proper financial controls are in place.
- Document and report the results of SOX testing to management, highlighting any risks or areas for improvement.

- Corporate Reporting:
- Compile and submit quarterly pension plan reports to the corporate office, providing a clear and accurate business position summary for each reporting cycle.
- Work closely with corporate to ensure the alignment of pension-related reports.

- Payroll Testing:
- Perform payroll testing related to pension contributions and deductions to ensure accuracy and compliance with company and regulatory standards.
- Identify discrepancies and coordinate with payroll to resolve issues.

- Process Walkthroughs:
- Coordinate detailed process walkthroughs with internal teams and PwC auditors, ensuring that all relevant documentation and explanations are provided.
- Collaborate with auditors and internal stakeholders to identify potential control improvements and address audit queries.

- Audit Readiness:
- Support the Pensions Controls Manager in ensuring that pension trust is fully audit-ready at all times.
- Assist in the preparation of audit documentation and responses to any auditor requests.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with internal organisations, external pension providers and external auditors to ensure cohesive pension plan management.
- Liaise with cross-functional teams to maintain an accurate understanding of the company's pension controls and governance environment.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Proven experience in pension plan administration, financial controls, or related roles.
- Strong understanding of SOX compliance, and pension governance.
- Experience working with auditors and coordinating process walkthroughs.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Preferred:
- Experience with contract-based pension plans and knowledge of pension-related regulations.
- Familiarity with audit processes and audit readiness strategies.

Key Competencies:

- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Strong Communication Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Process Improvement Orientation
- Team Collaboration

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the governance of the company's pension plans and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Salary: Band 5 - £24,362 - £26,073 p.a.

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

The Service:

The Regulatory Services Team is responsible for delivering a wide variety of statutory functions including, pest control services, the assessment of air quality air, port health border controls and sampling, health and safety, food hygiene and standards, animal welfare, communicable diseases, statutory nuisance, environmental health, rogue and fraudulent traders, fair trading, product safety, intellectual property crime, age restricted sales, petroleum, explosive safety, community funerals, the licensing of hackney carriage and private hire operators, vehicles and drivers, the licensing of premises and persons under the Licensing Act 2003 and gambling premises under the Gambling Act 2005.

The 'administrative family' carries out the 'core business' of the wider team whilst providing specialist advice and guidance to a wide and diverse range of contacts.

What is the role?

The purpose of a Compliance Liaison Officer is to provide support all compliance teams within the service and to be the first point of contact for all customers. The challenge of this role is to support customers to achieve high standards of regulatory and licencing compliance and maintain efficient delivery of service functions.

The day to day duties of the role will include:

• actively working as part of a team and support the delivery of Regulatory and Licensing frontline services via the process of a wide variety of administrative processes.

• interacting with a wide variety of customers such as those registering complaints for investigation, applying for licenses or services, registering business activities etc.

• processing and providing accurate information to customers and promoting the range of services and access channel options available to customers.

• ensuring that enquiries are handled following detailed departmental process and are delivered in line with legislative requirements.

For full details about the role please click HERE!

Who is the person?

Ideally the post holder will have:

• an operational understanding of several key Regulatory and Licensing Service functions.

• a knowledge of the administrative functions likely to be undertaken in a Regulatory Service and Licensing authority enforcement team.

• excellent communication skills, delivering messages clearly so that they cannot be misunderstood.

• abilities to ensure that any information or situations are handled in a respectful manner without escalation.

• an aptitude for being decisive, making decisions and using discretion - considering the most appropriate course of action outside key policy / process criteria.

• abilities to deliver flexible service delivery requirements - including the participation on duty rotas and positively engaging in service and internal policy changes.

• a understanding of how poor decision making may impact of service / senior officers and what constitutes poor decision making.

• an understanding of how personal information / sensitive information needs to be managed and the implications of not doing so in accordance with legislative requirements.

• good knowledge of computer software packages.

• accountancy skills.

• previous experience in an administrative role.

• have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• integrity, an ability to motivate others and work with others, and retain a positive attitude towards problem solving / delivering service solutions / improving complex problems.

• An aptitude for being self-motivated as there will be occasions when you are working on your own / or with limited supervision.

When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points with the use of examples from your experience and attach this as a cover letter in the Supporting Documents section. This is really important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. Please click HERE for the full job profile!

Closing date: 14 November 2024

We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.

We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:

• A generous pension scheme
• Up to 31 days annual leave per year pro rata + bank holidays
• We offer flexible working options including hybrid working with a minimum of two days office based per week pro rata, giving you the flexibility to work up to three days at home every week. Hybrid working is dependent on the role and service needs, exact details will be discussed with you at interview.
• A range of retail discounts via our reward portal offering discounts at retailers.
• Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Potential to purchase additional annual leave
• Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans

Please click here for all the benefits of working with us!

We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Contract: MOT Tester, Contract Work
Min 8 hours a day work (overtime available)
Pay from £20- £22 p/h
Roles inside and Outside IR35
Payment via PAYE, sole trader, or limited company
What we require from you
Skills and experience to carry out all aspects of MOT testing, covering both cars and light commercials
5 years' workshop experience in a similar role
City and Guilds / NVQ level 3 minimum
Have a full UK driving license and vehicle
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract, Temp to perm, Freelance
Part-time hours: 40 per week Monday to Friday

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Fixed Wire Testers

Fixed Wire Testers are needed for mobile roles for our client who is a large electrical compliance company

A van, PDA and a fuel card and full kit is supplied by our client and the basic salary is 36k + a good bonus scheme, the OTE is 42k minimum for this role and the these roles are permanent positions

Overtime will be available and our client supplies the following- Pension, Paid Holidays and Bank Holidays, Test Equipment, Van (Fuel card and personal use included), Phone & Laptop, Uniform, PPE and Hotels booked and paid for and evening meal and breakfast paid

Bonus Scheme- Weekday KPI target - 45 circuits per day / 225 per week (both to be achieved) and bonus after KPI is hit at £2.80 per circuit and Weekend circuit rate - £3.50 per circuit

The work is carrying out works within various commercial, industrial and hospital environments

It is essential that any candidates meet the following criteria, 17th or 18th Edition, and C&G Electrical qualifications such as for example NVQ level 3 or equivalent and a testing qualification such as 2391/4/5 with experience of testing and inspection

Candidates will need to be willing to work away from home when needed and to do some Weekend and Night works when needed (good rates and allowance is paid)

Candidates will need to pass a Disclosure Check and have the correct right to work documents needed such as a passport

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Your new company
You will be working for an outstanding company who provide cutting edge products and services. They have a unique place in their market sector and lead from the front with innovation. You will be joining a very professional, friendly and stable team, who work to common goals / objectives and share success. Your role will be diverse with no two days being the same. You will be working within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where team development, data integrity and great customer support are all fundamental to success.

Your new role
As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for auditing client contracts for compliance with legal standards. The role will involve working in close partnership with customers, internal and external stakeholders. Working with compliance and regulatory requirements, ensuring relevant tools are implemented and updated as required to minimise risk to business. You will monitor workload and flex between tasks in collaboration with other teams. Investigate and respond to customer queries, delivering appropriate customer solutions.

What you'll need to succeed
Our client is seeking to recruit a highly talented and professional individual, who is seeking to join a very stable and market-leading organisation. Candidates will need to have experience within a similar role and be able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail and organisation skills.

What you'll get in return
This is an amazing opportunity to join a business and make the role your own and develop a fantastic career. Contracts Compliance Administrator, 6 month FTC initially, Mon to Fri, Hybrid, £27K PA, Basingstoke

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 on your career.

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Your new company
A successful and innovative British manufacturer who are dominating their chosen sector. They design and manufacture class-leading products that are well loved by their customers. This is a great time to join the business and an opportunity to continue the development of internal systems across Quality and Regulatory Compliance that will play a key part in their ongoing development.

Your new role
You will be responsible for Product Compliance and Quality, including Quality Assurance (collaborating with Suppliers to ensure pre-shipment quality), Quality Control (ownership of quality related issues and implementing corrective action plans), and Regulatory Compliance in various sales territories. You will also be a point of escalation for Customer Service and Warranty Support, and play a key part in New Product Development supporting Product and Design teams as they bring new and improved products through testing and to market.

What you'll need to succeed
Formal Qualifications in Quality Management are useful but not essential. Most important is a demonstrable track record of success within a similar role, and your CV will contain relevant achievements. You will have experience working within a manufacturing business (consumer products is an advantage), supporting overall business objectives by driving improvements in Quality and Compliance. You will enjoy solving problems, and be process focused, able to use metrics to understand performance across relevant business functions, and proactively drive changes that will enable continuous improvement of those metrics. You will also have the ambition to grow your team and play a key leadership role within this rapidly expanding company.

What you'll get in return
Competitive salary (circa £60k), plus bonus and benefits. Significant opportunities for ongoing progression within this fast growth business. Hybrid working pattern (typically onsite 3 days a week).

What you need to do now
All candidates will need to hold existing Right to Work in the UK.
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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Fixed Wire Testers

Fixed Wire Testers are needed for mobile roles for our client who is a large electrical compliance company

A van, PDA and a fuel card and full kit is supplied by our client and the basic salary is 36k + a good bonus scheme, the OTE is 42k minimum for this role and the these roles are permanent positions

Overtime will be available and our client supplies the following- Pension, Paid Holidays and Bank Holidays, Test Equipment, Van (Fuel card and personal use included), Phone & Laptop, Uniform, PPE and Hotels booked and paid for and evening meal and breakfast paid

Bonus Scheme- Weekday KPI target - 45 circuits per day / 225 per week (both to be achieved) and bonus after KPI is hit at £2.80 per circuit and Weekend circuit rate - £3.50 per circuit

The work is carrying out works within various commercial, industrial and hospital environments

It is essential that any candidates meet the following criteria, 17th or 18th Edition, and C&G Electrical qualifications such as for example NVQ level 3 or equivalent and a testing qualification such as 2391/4/5 with experience of testing and inspection

Candidates will need to be willing to work away from home when needed and to do some Weekend and Night works when needed (good rates and allowance is paid)

Candidates will need to pass a Disclosure Check and have the correct right to work documents needed such as a passport

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Your new company
My client is a fast-growing SME within the technology sector. This dynamic organisation has branched their services into Europe and continues to grow at a rapid rate. They seek a new recruit for their finance team, to specialise in the tax affairs of the company. The role revolves around compliance, predominantly direct tax, working with local advisors and internal stakeholders.

Your new role
You will:

• Play a pivotal role in managing the company's tax strategy, compliance, and treasury operations.
• Ensure tax affairs are compliant, while optimising the company's financial performance through effective cash flow and liquidity management.
• Build relationships and work with multiple third-parties
• Develop and implement tax strategies that align with the company's business goals.
• Ensure compliance with all federal/national and local tax laws and regulations.
• Prepare and review corporate tax, VAT and other tax returns in all five locations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Advise the business on tax implications of transactions, projects, and investments, including CCO, CIS, R&D credits and others.
• Manage relationships with multiple different external tax advisors and authorities.
• Manage the relationship with HMRC for any VAT and other tax reviews.
• Monitor and interpret changes in tax legislation and their impact on business.
• Oversee the company's cash flow, liquidity, and financial risk management activities

What you'll need to succeed
You may be a fully qualified or part-qualified tax professional, trained within the Chartered Profession, who is looking to make your first move into a commercial business. Direct tax compliance experience is essential. Key skills include co-ordination, time management, working to deadlines along with a proactive and dynamic nature, keen to learn and grow professionally along with the business. You will have support from the wider finance team, as well as c-suite members, to help drive the role and business forward. Excellent communication skills are a must to be able to liaise and influence internally and with external advisors and third parties.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a salary of up to £60,000 plus package with flexible working options and hybrid working with 2 days working from home. On-site parking is available.

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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Learning and Quality Coordinator
Salary: Up to £26,229 with a potential attraction payment for the right candidate (up to £1,200)
Working Pattern: Full Time (37hrs per week) Reports to: Director of Learning and Quality
The Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Learning and Quality team at Sparsholt College Group as the area’s Learning and Quality Coordinator. You will be a vital team member and will be joining a dynamic and evolving department that is supporting the wider College on its journey to outstanding. The post holder will be responsible for a range of Learning and Quality-based processes including the administration management of the College’s Quality Assurance mechanisms to ensure learners receive an outstanding learning experience.
The post-holder will also organise, implement and monitor the administration, co-ordination and the preparation of systems including but not limited to staff and learner surveys, assessment verification (internal and external), approvals for new qualifications and quality-based action plans arising from centre-based assessment processes. The post-holder can choose whether they wish to work at the Sparsholt (Winchester) or Andover campus.
Closing Date: 17 October 2024We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
College Benefits
• Access to Pension Scheme
• Free on- site parking
• Car Share Scheme
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
• Flexible Working Policy• Access to an Employee Assistance Scheme
• Free Library membership
• On-site gym at the Sparsholt campus
• Gym classes on the Sparsholt campus
• Facility to purchase Sparsholt produce including: plants, flowers, fruit & vegetables, fish, venison and turkey
• Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at the Andover campus
• Ability to access a range of CPD events and support with undertaking professional qualifications.
• Various food outlets and eateries offering good value food and drink at competitive prices
• There is a nursery on the Sparsholt campus operated by a commercial provider

Fixed Wire Testers

Fixed Wire Testers are needed for mobile roles for our client who is a large electrical compliance company

A van, PDA and a fuel card and full kit is supplied by our client and the basic salary is 36k + a good bonus scheme, the OTE is 42k minimum for this role and the these roles are permanent positions

Overtime will be available and our client supplies the following- Pension, Paid Holidays and Bank Holidays, Test Equipment, Van (Fuel card and personal use included), Phone & Laptop, Uniform, PPE and Hotels booked and paid for and evening meal and breakfast paid

Bonus Scheme- Weekday KPI target - 45 circuits per day / 225 per week (both to be achieved) and bonus after KPI is hit at £2.80 per circuit and Weekend circuit rate - £3.50 per circuit

The work is carrying out works within various commercial, industrial and hospital environments

It is essential that any candidates meet the following criteria, 17th or 18th Edition, and C&G Electrical qualifications such as for example NVQ level 3 or equivalent and a testing qualification such as 2391/4/5 with experience of testing and inspection

Candidates will need to be willing to work away from home when needed and to do some Weekend and Night works when needed (good rates and allowance is paid)

Candidates will need to pass a Disclosure Check and have the correct right to work documents needed such as a passport

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Your new organisation

Eastleigh Borough Council was recently described in its Corporate Peer Review as 'a well-run and successful Borough Council with a clear vision and ambition to shape the place and improve the lives of local people', and the Regulatory Services team are a key part of the delivery of this vision. Regulatory Services is a broad ranging area that delivers high-quality and public facing services that include food hygiene inspections, licensing activities involving animals such as dog breeders and pet shops, health and safety enforcement, responding to nuisance complaints, investigating fly-tipping, monitoring and improving air quality in the Borough, and giving expert advice to colleagues in the Planning team.

Your new role at Eastleigh Borough Council

The team provides expert technical advice to the Council's Planning Team, considering factors such as noise, air quality, contaminated land, dust control, lighting, and waste management. The team also oversee the monitoring of the Council's Air Quality Management Areas and produce the Air Quality Action Plan to improve air quality for our residents and visitors.

In addition to managing the existing small team of experts and providing expert advice, the successful candidate would respond to consultations on licence applications and large events, lead in the development of new policy and guidance and represent the Council at local forums and technical working groups.

Main responsibilities:

• Deliver, with the team, a professional Pollution Control service with high standards of advice and support, resolving cases of varying complexity as they arise.
• Provide expert knowledge and assist with service delivery on pollution matters including statutory nuisance, Environmental Permitting, planning consultation, land contamination, air quality, and water quality, drainage, and public health funerals. Manage pollution enforcement and carry out environmental monitoring.
• Undertake consistent and proportionate enforcement action to resolve non-compliances where appropriate. This may include the service of notices, seizure of equipment and prosecutions, representing the Council in court where formal proceedings are taken.
• Take the lead on investigations and cases of greatest difficulty and complexity.
• Keep abreast of current and proposed legislation relevant to Pollution Control.
• Effectively manage the team's budget, providing value for money services.
• Produce service plans, performance monitoring data and contribute to risk registers.
• Ensure and develop appropriate levels of quality and specialist knowledge within the Pollution Control team.
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory regulations, legislation, professional codes of practice and adherence to council policy.
• Work with the Regulatory Services Manager on strategy and policy issues relating to pollution

What you'll need to succeed

Essential:

• A degree, or have extensive, relevant experience.
• Membership with the Institute of Acoustics - MIOA, or other relevant professional body.
• Knowledge of the relevant environmental legislation.
• A detailed understanding of the planning process and how to mitigate the effects of development on pollution levels in land, air and water.
• Ability to line manage a team, setting clear priorities, monitoring processes and promptly address poor performance and behaviours.
• Significant experience in acoustics / noise pollution.
• Experience in dealing with EPR Licencing.
• Significant experience of providing advice on complex planning applications and identifying and recommending mitigations.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of environmental enforcement - gathering of evidence, issuing of notices, etc.
• An understanding of what can be used as admissible evidence and the assembling of evidence for use in prosecutions.
• A detailed understanding of Air Quality Management Plans for AQMA's.
• Experience of acting as a witness in legal proceedings.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive Salary (currently under review for an uplift) - £49,917 - £51,470
• 28 days holiday + 1 day over the Christmas period
• Flexi-working; ability to accrue up to 16 hours p/month (in line with organisations needs)
• Local government pension scheme (LGPS)
• Staff recognition awards
• Travel benefits; cycle to work and loans
• Pool cars available
• Various parental policies
• Unpaid leave / career break options
• Discounts and savings
• Professional memberships paid
• Discounts on eye tests / dental/health plans etc.

What you need to do now
If the above interests you and you are looking to join a well-established, forward-thinking team, with the opportunity to impact important matters across the Borough, Iwould love to receive your application. Call Jack on 07872804609 today.

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Quality control Inspector

Farnborough GU14
£15.00 - £17.00 Per hour
Fixed term contract until 31/12/2024
Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm

Position Overview:

You will be doing quality control Inspections on Medical devices Vital sign monitors, you will play a critical role in our supply chain and quality control processes. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the accuracy of incoming finished products, verifying their quality, and conducting inspections to maintain our high standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough inspections of incoming finished products to ensure their conformity to quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Utilise visual inspections, functional tests, and measurement tools to assess product quality and identify any deviations or non-conformity's.
• Collaborate with the warehouse team to accurately receive and document incoming products, ensuring proper inventory management.
• Conduct inventory reconciliations, ensuring that quantities received match the accompanying documentation.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and logistics, to address any quality concerns or discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, complete documentation, and generate reports as required.
• Identify areas for process improvement and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the goods-in process.
• Has an operational quality role. Checks quality of own operations and intervenes within fixed limits. Performs primarily routine work, carried out on the basis of clear working instructions. Works in accordance with procedures and rules. Works under direct supervision
• Carries out activities that support the execution of regulatory quality control activities

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience as a Goods In Inspector or similar role, preferably in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Strong understanding of quality control principles, inspection methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to identify product defects and non-conformity's.
• Familiarity with inspection tools and equipment, including measurement devices and visual inspection techniques.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage and reconcile inventory accurately.

To apply, please submit your CV. Or for more information you can call Sean 01489 535 703

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Advert

We have an exciting opportunity at Havant Borough Council for a Pollution and Pest Control Team Leader.



Based in our modern Plaza building in Havant, with easy access to transport links and local shops, we offer a flexible working
environment with attendance in the office combined with some remote working dependent on the requirements of the service.

We’re currently seeking a focused individual to lead and direct a team, covering a range of local authority pollution pest control
and public health matters within the delegation of Environmental Health.

The role manages:

* 2 Environmental Health Officers
* 2 Environmental Protection Officers
* 1 Environmental Control officer ( Contaminated land and Air quality)
* 1.6 FTE Pest Control Officers

Your role will develop and review Council policies and procedures in line with statutory and local requirements, taking account of
Government legislation and guidance, case law, local challenges and views of residents and customers.

* To ensure the pollution and pest control functions are efficient and effective.
* To grant licences, issue permits and acknowledge notices under relevant delegated authority.
* To provide management information on the delivery of the function (both financial and other).
* To support the Environmental Health Manager and deputise for them from time to time, within their specific area of expertise.

You’ll need to be a registered Environmental Health Officer (EHORB) or equivalent, hold a certificate in noise competence and have
experience in a senior/supervisory role.



You will need to be self-motivated, enthusiastic and have the ability to work unsupervised and under own initiative and be
flexible and receptive.



You will need experience of working in a fast-paced front-line service, with excellent communication skills, both written and
verbal, with the ability to demonstrate good presentation and interpersonal skills to communicate complex issues clearly and
effectively at all levels and to a variety of audiences.





But above all else if you’re a team player that can operate on their own initiative, have excellent interpersonal skills and the
aptitude to deliver an outstanding service, then you are the kind of person we want to hear from.

The successful candidate will need to:



* Hold a full clean driving licence and have access to their own vehicle with business insurance.
* Be able to travel to various locations and the ability to work unsociable hours, if necessary



Why Choose Us?



We are a dynamic service with a fresh and optimistic approach to meeting challenges and

opportunities and are committed to developing our people through training, qualifications and

support to offer a varied experience.



We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life, so we offer 29

days annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years, with flexible and family friendly working policies (dependent on service
need).



In return for your hard work and contribution, we can offer you a competitive salary, support for your continuous professional
development, generous annual leave, free parking, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and more. Take a look at our
website for the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff https://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers
[https://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers]



How to Apply?





Please attach your CV and a supporting statement, when completing your application on our recruitment platform Hireful. Jobs with
us - apply now | Havant Borough Council [https://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now]. Please ensure you read the Role Profile to
demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria. If you would like any further information about the role before
applying, please contact please contact David Fitzgerald on 02392 446361 or via email david.fitzgerald@havant.gov.uk.



Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on the 27th October 2024



Interviews will be in person in 6th November 2024



Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and as such may not be able to
acknowledge receipt of your application. You will however be notified as to whether you made the shortlist soon after the closing
date.



The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview
Scheme for Veterans.



Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and
expects all staff members to share this commitment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Authorising Engineer (Technical Assurance) - Facilities Management - Hampshire - £59,860 inclusive of car allowance plus excellent benefits.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a National Facilities Management company at one of their prestigious clients' sites based in Hampshire who are experiencing significant growth.

Salary: £59,860 inclusive of car allowance plus excellent benefits.

Benefits: Car allowance, 25 days Holidays plus BH, Company sick pay, Company pension, Private Healthcare, Flex benefits scheme.

Location: Hampshire

Hours of work: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

Role Responsibilities:

• Providing professional technical assurance support to the Wellbeing, Sustainability and Assurance, via the Senior Authorising Engineer and Technical and Safety Assurance Director against the People, Policy and Process pillars.
• Identification, assessment and periodic monitoring of Authorised Persons.
• Completion of professional technical compliance audits and reporting.
• Provision of AP support to mitigate priority resilience risk, as required.
• Ensure that "Significant Risk" Safe Systems of Work continue to remain "fit for purpose," and meet with the respective technical, safety and legislative standards, through regular reviews.
• Provide support to create, develop, deliver technical and safety assurance files, logbooks, policy and training documents and other Integrated Management System documentation.
• Assist in delivering the Enterprise level Technical and Safety Competence Management System through measurement, gap analysis and assessment of technical and safety knowledge, skills and experience.
• Ensure new technical documentation, including Compliance Bulletins, Directives and Alerts are properly drafted, peer reviewed, approved and published.

The successful candidate:

• Minimum HND-Level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, a similar technical field or equivalent technical/engineering experience. Hold IEng professional status.
• Demonstratable AP/AE experience and qualifications with a minimum of at least 5 years relevant operation and maintenance experience.
• HTM, MOD and Pharma experience desirable.
• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of aspects of safety and risk management, including current safety issues, legislation, management and ISO standards.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems with a high degree of procedural, technical and HSE compliance.
• Ability to interpret and provide authoritative advice on technical management issues.
• Experience of informing businesses in good practice technical management.
• Excellent writing, editing, analytical and organisational skills.
• IT Literate including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Smartsheets and Visio.

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Salary: Band 5 - £24,362 - £26,073 p.a.

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

The Service:

The Regulatory Services Team is responsible for delivering a wide variety of statutory functions including, pest control services, the assessment of air quality air, port health border controls and sampling, health and safety, food hygiene and standards, animal welfare, communicable diseases, statutory nuisance, environmental health, rogue and fraudulent traders, fair trading, product safety, intellectual property crime, age restricted sales, petroleum, explosive safety, community funerals, the licensing of hackney carriage and private hire operators, vehicles and drivers, the licensing of premises and persons under the Licensing Act 2003 and gambling premises under the Gambling Act 2005.

The 'administrative family' carries out the 'core business' of the wider team whilst providing specialist advice and guidance to a wide and diverse range of contacts.

What is the role?

The purpose of a Compliance Liaison Officer is to provide support all compliance teams within the service and to be the first point of contact for all customers. The challenge of this role is to support customers to achieve high standards of regulatory and licencing compliance and maintain efficient delivery of service functions.

The day to day duties of the role will include:

• actively working as part of a team and support the delivery of Regulatory and Licensing frontline services via the process of a wide variety of administrative processes.

• interacting with a wide variety of customers such as those registering complaints for investigation, applying for licenses or services, registering business activities etc.

• processing and providing accurate information to customers and promoting the range of services and access channel options available to customers.

• ensuring that enquiries are handled following detailed departmental process and are delivered in line with legislative requirements.

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Who is the person?

Ideally the post holder will have:

• an operational understanding of several key Regulatory and Licensing Service functions.

• a knowledge of the administrative functions likely to be undertaken in a Regulatory Service and Licensing authority enforcement team.

• excellent communication skills, delivering messages clearly so that they cannot be misunderstood.

• abilities to ensure that any information or situations are handled in a respectful manner without escalation.

• an aptitude for being decisive, making decisions and using discretion - considering the most appropriate course of action outside key policy / process criteria.

• abilities to deliver flexible service delivery requirements - including the participation on duty rotas and positively engaging in service and internal policy changes.

• a understanding of how poor decision making may impact of service / senior officers and what constitutes poor decision making.

• an understanding of how personal information / sensitive information needs to be managed and the implications of not doing so in accordance with legislative requirements.

• good knowledge of computer software packages.

• accountancy skills.

• previous experience in an administrative role.

• have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• integrity, an ability to motivate others and work with others, and retain a positive attitude towards problem solving / delivering service solutions / improving complex problems.

• An aptitude for being self-motivated as there will be occasions when you are working on your own / or with limited supervision.

When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points with the use of examples from your experience and attach this as a cover letter in the Supporting Documents section. This is really important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. Please click HERE for the full job profile!

Closing date: 16 October 2024

We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.

We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:

• A generous pension scheme
• Up to 31 days annual leave per year pro rata + bank holidays
• We offer flexible working options including hybrid working with a minimum of two days office based per week pro rata, giving you the flexibility to work up to three days at home every week. Hybrid working is dependent on the role and service needs, exact details will be discussed with you at interview.
• A range of retail discounts via our reward portal offering discounts at retailers.
• Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Potential to purchase additional annual leave
• Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans

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We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk