Total 101 job vacancies by Thurrock Council

Salary: £38,345.70 - £41,222.54 per annum (plus fringe £579.00pa depending on qualifications and experience)
Permanent Contract
37 Hours per Week

Who we are
Our vision at Thurrock Adult Community College is to provide adult education where people have the opportunity to learn, grow and shape their future.

You will manage a relatively small but growing team of 9 tutors delivering accredited and non-accredited English, Functional Skills, ESOL and Essential Digital Skills courses. Thurrock Adult Community College is a good provider, a rewarding place to work and an inspiring place to learn.

Who you are
You should be learner focused in your approach, demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for adult learning and welcome the opportunity to contribute to the college's mission which is to make a positive difference to local people and their communities

The role
- To be an outstanding teaching, learning and assessment practitioner
- To manage and develop a designated portfolio of English, ESOL and Digital Skills courses, ensuring that each and every learner is able to reach their full potential
- To line manage a team of tutors
- To maximise funding drawdown through innovative curriculum planning
- To have a focus on good quality provision resulting in high attendance, retention, and achievement rates.
- To be ambitious, focussed and work collaboratively with others for continuous improvement in order to contribute to our journey to be outstanding
- To inspire, motivate and line manage a team of course tutors, making sure that planning, delivery and monitoring of teaching, learning and assessment takes place to the highest standards for our learners.
- To lead on the cross college working group for Equality and Diversity
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- Key experience and skills
- Curriculum design and management in adult education
- Teaching adults
- Knowledge of AEB funding and its rules
- Experience of quality management and quality improvement
- A teaching qualification relevant to post 16 provision

Key information
- For more information, please contact Fay Stone (Vice Principal) at if you have any questions about the role
- The college is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults
- An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required

How to apply
Apply online for this role ensuring you reference the application as Programme Manager

Please ensure there are no gaps in your employment history on the application form and that you address all points in the person specification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No CVs or Agencies.
If you have difficulties in submitting an application form or require further details please email

Advert closing dates.
Redeployment only: 29th August 2024
Internal and External: 15th September 2024
Interview date: TBC

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. If you want to be part of an ambitious, exciting yet challenging council, where you can really make a difference join #TeamThurrock now!

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
JobProfile-Programme-Manager-TACC.pdf

Salary: £ 42,917 - £ 49,133 per annum (pro rata - only if part time)
Grade F
Permanent - 37 Hours per Week (please state if term-time)

We are an exceptional multidisciplinary team working with both the health and social care professionals. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior Practitioner to join and lead a team of dedicated social workers, who can provide care and support to older People's with Mental health needs.

Key skills include:
- Writing care and support plans, supervising staff, and managing complex casework for older people with mental illness and dementia. Excellent written and verbal communication is also required.
- The successful applicant will have two years post qualification experience within adult social care. Please see JD and

JS for further information
- You are required to have a social work qualification and to be registered with Social Work England.
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required, and at an Enhanced level

Closing Date:
Internal and external: 15th September 2024
Interview Date: TBC

Contact details - Vivette Akintokun 01375 413 910

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Salary: £42,917 - £49,133 per annum 

Grade - F 

Fixed Term Contract to 30 th June 2025 

37 Hours per Week 

 

This is an exciting time to join a redesigned HR&OD function that is making a real contribution to enable our services to have a positive impact on the Borough by modernising how we work. 

 

In this role, you'll enable delivery of our strategic priorities by designing and implementing effective modernised people management practices. Working closely with the HR Strategy Manager and other stakeholders, you will be allocated responsibility for elements of our People Strategy by reviewing our policy framework and recommending key strategic initiatives that support effective management of the workforce and improve the employee experience through the redesign of our corporate HR policies. 

 

To succeed, you will need to have experience of leading the development and redesign of key HR strategies and policies and be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge acquired in a similar role or leading projects.  You'll have a track record of delivering and designing HR policies, communicating effectively and building effective relationships to achieve improvements in people management practices. 

 

Closing Date: 

Internal and External: 2 nd September 2024 

 

Please Note - Depending on the volume of applications we receive this may be closed ahead of the above closing date.

 

Interview Date: TBC

 

For any role related queries please contact   


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Salary: £71,193 - £82,275 per annum per annum (pro rata - only if part time). Pay award pending.
Grade I
Permanent
37 Hours per Week (please state if term-time). Hybrid working (a minimum of 2 days in the office)
Responsible to Assistant Director Financial Management and Procurement
Responsible for Finance Managers, Accountants, Finance Officers, Trainee Accountants

Job Purpose
To lead, manage and be accountable for the provision of the Financial Management Service ensuring that it continually meets the expectations and requirements of the business.
To develop and implement strategies, policies and work practices to support an efficient and effective service that complies with corporate priorities, legal requirements and commercial aspirations.
As a member of the council's senior management team, to contribute proactively to the collective leadership for the council, working collaboratively with Members, services across the council, partners and stakeholders to deliver the council's objectives and priorities.
Lead by example in modelling and embedding the council's values and behaviours to help build a sustainable highly effective organisation and develop our reputation as a successful council delivering great value for its residents.
Provide outstanding leadership and direction to the service, driving service transformation and ensuring excellent joint working with Members and other stakeholders.

Advert Closing Date:
- Internal & External: 14/09/24
Interview Date: TBC

Key contact is Sima Khiroya the Assistant Director of Finance -

Our vision - An ambitious and collaborative community which is proud of its heritage and excited by its diverse opportunities and future.

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

Salary: £71,193 - £82,275 per annum per annum plus £5,000 market supplement available for the right candidate (pro rata - only if part time). Pay award pending.
Grade I
Permanent
37 Hours per Week (please state if term-time). Hybrid working (a minimum of 2 days in the office)
Responsible to Assistant Director Strategic and Corporate Finance, Audit, Risk and Insurance Responsible Responsible for Finance Managers, Accountants, Finance Officer.

Job Purpose
To be responsible for the council's statutory financial accounts and annual report for all areas of council activity. To lead, manage and be accountable for the provision of the strategic finance and planning aspects of the Corporate and Strategic Finance Service ensuring that it continually meets the expectations and requirements of the business. To develop and implement strategies, policies and work practices to support an efficient and effective service that complies with corporate priorities, legal requirements and commercial aspirations. To represent and promote the Council at local, regional and national level working with other bodies to identify and adopt innovation and best practice. As a member of the council's senior management team, to contribute proactively to the collective leadership for the council, working collaboratively with Members, services across the council, partners and stakeholders to deliver the council's objectives and priorities. Lead by example in modelling and embedding the council's values and behaviours to help build a sustainable highly effective organisation and develop our reputation as a successful council delivering great value for its residents. Provide outstanding leadership and direction to the service, driving service transformation and ensuring excellent joint working with Members and other stakeholders

Advert Closing Date:
- Internal & External: 14/09/24
Interview Date: TBC

Key contact is Caroline May the Assistant Director of Finance and Deputy S151 -

Our vision - An ambitious and collaborative community which is proud of its heritage and excited by its diverse opportunities and future.

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

Salary up to £55,633 per annum
(Basic salary: £42,917-£49,133 + Market Supplement of £6000*)
Grade F
Permanent
37 Hours per Week

Thurrock is located between East London and Essex, easily accessible by road, rail and even the Thames. We have a diverse community of families that are growing and Thurrock Council offers services to meet their needs. Our Children's Social Care Service is an established team that is supporting the community.
In Thurrock, we have the ambition and drive to make a positive difference to the lives of those most in need. We pride ourselves on having a diverse workforce which reflects our community. Our social work teams are enthusiastic, resilient, keen to learn, have high aspirations, and embrace innovative practice.
Thurrock Children's Services is rated Good by Ofsted, offers a great working environment with a stable management team and caseloads are managed so time is focused on families. We are developing our services and roles available for Social Workers who are ready to be part of the team.
Our Senior Practitioners are skilled in their role, they support their Team members and Team Managers with the work of the team. in return our Senior Practitioners are supported with appropriate caseloads and are also offered development opportunities to become leads in their teams in specialist areas of work, both within the service and within Adopt East.
You will need to be 3 years post qualified and have statutory childcare experience. Adoption experience is essential. You will need to have good writing, communication, organisation skills and be able to support less experienced members of the team with adoption work.
We welcome applications from experienced Adoption Social Workers looking to step up to a senior role or from experienced Adoption Senior Practitioners looking to work within a team which completes all areas of adoption work, where you will be supporting less experienced members of the team.
You must be Social Work qualified, be registered with Social Work England and be able to work in the UK. Please note at this time we are unable to support applicants that will need sponsorship.
This team covers -
- the recruitment and assessment of prospective adopters (this includes delivering information events and preparing to adopt training)
- family finding for children with a plan for adoption, including holding CLA cases once the child has been placed with prospective adopters
- family finding for prospective adopters and supporting them once a child is placed
- supporting birth parents with understanding adoption and what this means for them and their child
- undertaking assessment of need for post adoption and SGO cases
- identifying/commissioning appropriate post order support services
- supporting adopted adults to access their birth records
- non-agency and stepparent adoption assessments and reports to court
- developing partnership working with other LA's and adoption agencies within Adopt East
What We Offer:
- Excellent remuneration package inclusive of basic salary and market supplement*
- Generous annual leave entitlement - 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years' service
- Career average pension scheme
- Relocation packages
- Salary sacrifice schemes such as childcare vouchers and cycle to work schemes
- Flexible working to enable work life balance.
- maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave above the statutory minimum
- Reflective supervision and management support
- 24-hour health advice and support
- Excellent training opportunities and an established CPD programme
- Funded DBS
- Mileage 45p per mile
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level is required for this role.
*Market Supplements are subject to an annual review process

Advert Closing Date:
- Internal & External: 1st September 2024
Interview Date: TBC

For a detailed discussion regarding the role please contact Sally Medbury (Adoption Team Manager)

Salary: £42,917 - £49,133 per annum
Grade F
Permanent
37 Hours per Week

The service covers the full breath of Trading Standards work from dealing with rogue traders to product safety, as well as food standards and metrology. The successful candidate will therefore need to have experience across a variety of work streams. Whilst experience in food standards and metrology is desirable, it is not essential, although you should hold the Trading Standards Practitioner Diploma (TSPD) or equivalent (DCATS, DTS, DCA).

You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to manage a diverse workload. You should be able to work in a team as well as lead when necessary. You will have a proven track record of successful enforcement activity and will be comfortable mentoring junior staff.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.

Advert Closing Date:
- Internal & External: 18th August 2024
Interview Date: TBC

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Charlotte Edwards, Trading Standards Manager on 01375 652477 or via

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Tenancy Management Officer
Salary: (Band E) £36,524 - £41,792 per annum
12 Months Fixed Term Contract
37 Hours per Week

The Tenancy Management Vision:-
A person centred and professional service, which enables and empowers staff & residents to manage their homes and neighbourhoods effectively, as well as providing timely and appropriate support.

Thurrock Council seeks a self-motivated person, with the ability to problem solve. Successful applicants will be required to manage an area of housing stock involving all matters of tenancy and some locality-based services.

Duties can include and are not limited to-
- Letting of new tenancies/ending of tenancies
- Managing tenancy changes
- Introductory Tenancy Reviews
- Resident engagement
- Partnership working with other agencies and teams
- Prioritising Tenancy sustainment
- Tenancy enforcement
- Tenancy/Property Audits
- Estate management

Please note that Thurrock Council Housing are embarking on a transformation programme, using Human Learning Systems principles to develop locality models of service provision - as such we would welcome applications from candidates with experience of a housing, support and / or working in a person-centred and relationship driven service environment.

Advert Closing Date
- Internal and External: 18th August 2024
- Interview date: TBC

Please contact hiring manager Lorraine Stockdale - if you have any questions regarding this role.

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Salary: £42,917 - £49,133 per annum

Grade - F

Fixed Term Contract to 30th June 2025

37 Hours per Week



This is an exciting time to join a redesigned HR&OD function that is making a real contribution to enable our services to have a positive impact on the Borough by modernising how we work.



In this role, you'll enable delivery of our strategic priorities by designing and implementing effective modernised people management practices. Working closely with the HR Strategy Manager and other stakeholders, you will be allocated responsibility for elements of our People Strategy by reviewing our policy framework and recommending initiatives that support effective management of the workforce and improve the employee experience.



To succeed, you will need to have experience of contributing to the development of HR strategies and be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge acquired in a similar role or leading projects. You'll have a track record of communicating effectively and building effective relationships to achieve improvements in people management practices.


Closing Date:
Re-deployment Only: 27th June 2024
Internal and External: 24th July 2024

Please Note - Depending on the volume of applications we receive this may be closed ahead of the above closing date.

Interview Date: TBC

For any role related queries please contact Tina Dempsy

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
JobProfile-HR-Strategy-&-Policy-Lead.pdf

Salary: £50,511 - £58,266 per annum (pro rata - only if part time)
Grade G
Fixed Term Contract 2 years
37 Hours per Week
You will be working within a fast evolving Highways and Transport Development Team and playing a pivotal role in the future development of the Electric Vehicle Charging vision for the Borough. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of helping to shape the EV future. Working within a team of dedicated, skilled professionals you will have a key role in assisting the Highways Team in delivering the modernisation agenda.
Main responsibilities;
- To manage and oversee the Council's strategic approach to modernisation, planning and implementation of the Electric Vehicle Charging agenda within Thurrock and to develop team capacity to meet this agenda
- To develop and deliver the Council's EV Charging Strategy and implementation programme, ensuring collaborative working opportunities are maximised.
- Identify and utilise internal and external funding opportunities for the procurement and implementation of EV charging infrastructure to align with local and national policy direction.
Key skills & experience required;
- Ability to efficiently manage the strategy and delivery of the overall EV Charging project, including staff, resource and workload issues, ensuring completion within the agreed timescales.
- Knowledge and expertise to provide professional advice and technical guidance on EV Charging issues, including procurement of resource and external support.
- Appropriate knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation including Construction, Design and Management Regulations and Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual.
- Experience of dealing with key stakeholders and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Advert Closing Date
- Internal & External: 16.06.24
- Interview Date: TBC

Please contact Peter Wright at should you have any queries regarding the post or interview dates.

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
jobprofile -principle -engineer ev charging.pdf.pdf

Salary:£42,917 - £49,133 per annum (pro rata - only if part time)
Grade: F
Permanent
37 Hours per Week

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Adult Safeguarding Team. We are looking for a social worker with 2 years post qualifying experience in Adults Social Care to work in this highly skilled team as a Senior Practitioner and Best Interests Assessor (or willing to undertake this training). You will be working with Adults who have been referred to the team due to concerns about safeguarding. You will be expected to cover safeguarding duty; complete initial information gathering and signpost when concerns are received; complete s42 safeguarding enquiries; participate in safeguarding strategy meetings; and complete Best Interests Assessments under DOLS. You will work closely with colleagues in other departments and wider agencies in order to safeguard vulnerable adults.

You will become part of a very stable, award-winning team, where we provide the opportunity for you to grow and develop and join a very innovative and supportive service. The team is busy, but every case is different, and you will be able to draw on a wealth of knowledge and experience from your safeguarding team members, as well as our wider teams. We have adopted the Community Led Support Approach and all our teams work as one big team, in a person-centred way, with the focus being on building on the strengths of the person and the community around them. Working from home or our community hubs and flexible working is encouraged and supported; this is definitely not an office job, and we guarantee that you with enjoy this innovative way of working!

Adult Social Care at Thurrock Council has so much to offer you, and we look forward to see what you can offer Adult Social Care.

The post will be 37 hours per week on a permanent contract. We currently offer a retention allowance for those who successfully complete their probation period and remain in employment with us. Other employee benefits are available and can be discussed further at your interview. For an informal discussion please call Elmari Bishop on 07872 009804, or Dianne Ryan on 07872 009981.

Please note - we will only accept fully completed applications forms, which includes full education and work history. Your personal statement needs to evidence that you meet the essential skills, knowledge and experience as set out in the job description. You MUST have a social work qualification, current registration with Social Work England and 2 years post qualifying experience as a social worker in Adult Social Care to be considered for an interview.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level is required for this role.

Advert Closing Date
- Redeployment only: 18th July 2024
- Internal & External: 28th July 2024

Interview Date: Monday 5th August 2024

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Salary: £31,199 - £35,579 per annum
Grade D
Permanent
37 Hours per Week

About the team:

The Member Services Team provides high quality administrative support to all Thurrock Councillors, enabling them to be effective within their roles in line with Thurrock Council priorities. This includes working with and supporting the Leader of Thurrock Council, Group Leaders, Deputy Leaders, Cabinet Members and the Mayor. The team consists of two Member Support Officers, a Cabinet Support Officer and the Leader's Office Manager, who all work closely to ensure the timely and first-rate delivery of any support requests from Members.

Main duties include:
- To deputise in responsibilities for the Leader's Office Manager to ensure an exemplary service is provided to the Deputy Leader, Cabinet and Elected Members.
- To provide a first rate executive support service under the direction of the Leader's Office Manager.
- To work collaboratively with colleagues, ensuring the highest standards of performance and reporting for the Elected Members.
- To assist in the preparation for, and attendance at, meetings, events and other engagements with, or on behalf of the Elected Members and the Mayor/Deputy Mayor.
- To effectively coordinate meetings as well as maintain forward plans.
- Assist in delivering inductions for new members and follow up actions for those not re-elected or resigning.
- Taking minutes at meetings as required, ensuring key points are recorded and actions followed up with the action owner.
- Effective diary management including travel arrangements.
- To work collaboratively with the wider Electoral Services Team to assist in the election process.
- Any other duties which could be reasonably expected of a post holder at this level and consistent with the job requirements.
The Member Support Officers are expected to be flexible and work in the office 3 days per week, with two days working from home. to allow for sufficient office cover.
Key experience and skills required:
- Able to use initiative and work pro-actively.
- A good sense of judgement, for example, in determining priorities and which issues should be brought to the attention of senior management.
- Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
- Highly organised in order to work under pressure and to deadlines.
- Advanced written and oral communication skills and proficiency in ICT.
- Tactful and discrete with the ability to maintain absolute confidentiality.
- Understanding of Local Government and Public Sector priorities and sensitivities.
- At least three years experience of supporting senior management or elected representatives, with a record of measurable success.
- To behave in accordance with our values.
- Commitment to the principles of agile working, including the ability to work flexibly with regards to both hours of work and location, including remote and home working as required.
- Ability to travel within the Borough.
- Able to work flexible hours if required.
A DBS check is not required for this role.
Advert Closing Date:

Redeployment only: 11th July 2024
Internal and External: 28th July 2024

Interview Date: TBC

If you would like to discuss this role further or have any questions, please call Kelly Jones (Leader's Office Manager) Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

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Salary: £50,511 - £58,266 per annum
Grade G
Permanent
37 Hours per Week

- Thurrock First is an integrated single point of access team across Mental Health, Social Care and Community Health. The post holder will provide management, support and oversight of the Thurrock First team, and will require the ability to respond to the changing pressures which the team face as an integrated physical, mental health and social care team.
- The post holder will deliver a client focused service, which promotes excellent customer service and supports effective working relationships.
- They will ensure delivery of a high quality and effective integrated service which responds in a timely manner, within statutory guidelines, policy and procedure.
- Have overall responsibility for assessment, intervention, support planning and reviews of people with a range of physical and / or sensory needs, mental health difficulties and their carers.
- Ensure the team deals with any safeguarding issues that might arise in line with Thurrock Councils, NELFT's and EPUT's policies and procedures.
- Key aspect of the role is partnership working and engaging and maintaining key relationships to ensure standardised processes, quality and continuity of service across Thurrock.
- Management of budget and financial resources.
- Professional qualification in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing or other relevant qualification recognised by the HCPC or NMC.
- Enhanced DBS

Advert Closing Date
- Redeployment Only: 4th July 2024
- Internal & External: 21st July 2024
- Interview Date: TBC

If you have any queries please contact Carmel Micheals, Thurrock Health & Social Care Place Based Implementation Assistant Director.

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Salary: £ 42,917 - £ 49,133 per annum (pro rata - only if part time)
Grade F
Permanent - 37 Hours per Week (please state if term-time)

We are an exceptional multidisciplinary team working with both the health and social care professionals. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior Practitioner to join and lead a team of dedicated social workers, who can provide care and support to older People's with Mental health needs.

Key skills include:
- Writing care and support plans, supervising staff, and managing complex casework for older people with mental illness and dementia. Excellent written and verbal communication is also required.
- The successful applicant will have two years post qualification experience within adult social care. Please see JD and

JS for further information
- You are required to have a social work qualification and to be registered with Social Work England.
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required, and at an Enhanced level

Closing Date:
Redeployment only: 4th July 2024
Internal and external: 21st July 2024
Interview Date: TBC

Contact details - Vivette Akintokun 01375 413 910

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
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Salary: Band F
£42,917 to £49,133 per annum
Permanent Contract
37 Hours per Week

As part of the Estate Services Management Team, you will provide a comprehensive caretaking service to provide both internal and external estate services. You will manage and supervise a team of caretakers and estate maintenance staff to deliver professional and efficient, high-quality services, ensuring an adequate service is always provided.

You will ensure day to day services are run smoothly, flexibly and meet the required performance standards and the needs of our residents. You will also ensure the delivery of excellent customer service to the community on the front line.

You will play a leading part in fire safety, estate inspections, investigating complaints and attending tenant and estates meetings as required, which are sometimes held after working hours, to discuss improvements and agree service levels.

You will keep and maintain impeccable records of your business, which will be subject to scrutiny at any time.

A key role is to establish responsibilities, objectives, accountabilities, and measures, by agreement with Management and delegation to your team. You will be actively involved in shaping service development.

You will need to be resilient to the pressures of managing a frontline service, and experience in a similar managerial role would be an advantage. You will also be a pro-active problem solver who has a strong work ethic and is able to multitask, and readjust your priorities as required throughout the day. You will be assertive, flexible, and approachable and able to motivate your team to continuously improve.

If you would like further information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact Lorraine Bright -

Closing Dates:
Redeployment only: 4th July 2024
Internal and External: 21st July 2024
Interview date: TBC

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