Total 9 Others level Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Paisley, PA2 6LY

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Based at Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley. Fixed term – 2 years.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a planning and enforcement officer to contribute to the Council’s high quality planning service provision and be involved in a varied and interesting workload.

We are looking to recruit a planner who will be responsible for investigating and resolving identified breaches in planning control, monitoring major applications and processing a range of planning applications and undertaking other related development management activities.

You must have a Degree in Planning or equivalent discipline and have membership of RTPI. Knowledge of planning legislation and development management regulations is essential as is effective communication, I.T, customer care and time management skills.

Experience of dealing with a range of planning applications is essential along with the ability to work as part of a team while using your own initiative to work to tight deadlines with the minimum of supervision.

A full, current driving licence is also essential.

We would also welcome applications from recent graduates and those currently working towards Chartered membership of RPTI with a view to developing an Assistant Planning and Enforcement Officer.

If successful, you will be required to unertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of a new service development within Renfrewshire.

We are looking for innovative, enthusiastic, and experienced practitioners to be part of a team responsible for complex planning and decision making in relation to children who require to have a Child Protection Meeting or Looked After Review. The role will undertake this critical function in respect of children in need of care and protection. It will provide quality assurance across the service, identify when practice improvements are required and feed this into ongoing service development work.

As an Independent Decision Maker (IDM) you will lead the effective delivery of council priorities to vulnerable children involved in Child Protection or Looked After process. Your role will be to carry out statutory reviews for Looked After Children and chair Child Protection Planning Meetings (CPPM). You will take the lead in promoting and further developing high standards in review processes and CPPM’s through quality assurance monitoring and training within Children's Services and with partner agencies.

You will need to have a good knowledge of Care Planning and Reviewing regulations, a good understanding of current safeguarding and child protection issues; underpinning guidance and legislation relating to children.

You must be a qualified Social Worker, registered with the SSSC and have significant experience in working within children’s settings. You should have knowledge and experience of management and supervision of people and be able to demonstrate influencing skills and a capacity to work under pressure and as part of a team. Above all, you must be able to demonstrate your passion and commitment to improving outcomes for the children and families within Renfrewshire.

If you wish to discuss this post please contact Alison Fleming, Senior Manager, Quality Assurance alison.fleming@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

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Based at St Andrews' Academy, Barrhead Road, PAISLEY, PA2 7LG.

Days of Work - Monday to Friday

To apply for this post you must also submit a report from your current Head Teacher. You can download a copy of the Report in the attachments below. Please note that once you have received your completed report from your Head Teacher, you must return it by email to jobs@renfrewshire.gov.uk

You will be required to attain the necessary paperwork from www.sces.uk.com to obtain approval from the Catholic Church Authorities.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

Please see below school website address:

www.standrewspaisley.com/

Temporary until June 2025 subject to business requirements.

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Reporting to a Housing Project Manager you will manage who will have specific responsibility for a variety of internal and external improvement programmes. You must be able to organise your own workload; demonstrate ability to direct the workload of customer liaison and quality officer teams and to motivate the teams and have the ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure. You will work closely with tenants, owners and contractors to ensure that projects are delivered on programme and to agreed quality and cost.

You will have previous housing experience including developing, managing, implementing and promoting quality in all service areas; developing investment strategies and initiatives; managing customer focused participation programmes; analysing and reporting data and writing detailed reports.

You will possess IT skills with an ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills. You must have leadership and organisational skills; be enthusiastic and motivated and be able to deliver against challenging timescales. You will have knowledge of housing management, housing investment and development needs, including legislation and national policy frameworks.

You must be able to attend meetings outwith normal working office hours.

Possession of a Professional Qualification of Chartered Institute of Housing (CIOH) or relevant degree/equivalent is desirable.

A full driving licence is also desirable.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Project Manager to join our Programme Management Unit. You will provide professional Change Management (including programme and project management) for a number of key strategic programmes and major projects across the council.

Duties will include monitoring and evaluating the day-to-day progress of projects ensuring production of satisfactory documentation; developing implementation and contingency plans whilst managing project risks; overseeing budgets and reporting project progress including attendance at programme and other appropriate boards.

You must possess previous experience of project management with a demonstrable record of achievement coupled with knowledge of change methodologies; effective written and verbal communication skills, leadership and influential skills. You will be self motivated with the ability to work to strict deadlines whilst developing effective working relationships.

A degree or other relevant professional qualification or accreditation in Project Management is desirable.

Please note that this post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding for 12 months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is the earlier.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

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There’s never been a better time to join Renfrewshire Council.

We are delivering an exciting programme of regeneration initiatives and projects in Renfrewshire - an ambitious programme for an area with huge potential. Regeneration is at the heart of the Council’s work, with the area’s town centres, economy, culture and heritage at the top of the agenda to deliver high quality places for the area’s communities, businesses and visitors.

We are expanding our award-winning, multi-disciplinary Regeneration team and need enthusiastic people with the skills to deliver our ambitious agenda to the maximum benefit of Renfrewshire. We expect you to have a passion for regeneration and an understanding of the inter-relationships and partnerships necessary to deliver successful projects and initiatives. You will assist in the development and delivery of a range of regeneration projects.

It is essential that you are educated to degree level or equivalent in Planning / Regeneration / Architecture / Surveying or a related discipline. You will have experience in producing and using spreadsheets and other analytical information technology tools; carry out surveys and site visits; knowledge of current planning and regeneration issues; ability to read and use plans and communicate effectively with professionals, contractors and the community.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified or recent graduate to contribute to the Council’s high quality planning service provision and to gain good practical experience. The post will involve assisting in the production of the next Local Development Plan, planning guidance, development briefs, land use audits and other planning policy work as well as maintaining databases, websites, and information systems.

The post will be based within the Place Strategy Team in the Chief Executives Service. We are looking to recruit an appropriately qualified assistant planner who will have knowledge of land use planning policy, including environmental, economic, and social aspects.

You must have a degree in planning or equivalent discipline and have knowledge of planning legislation and the development planning regulations. It is essential that you have experience of producing written work; the ability to analyse and present clear information, with effective organisational, time management, IT, communication, and engagement skills.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone wishing to develop their career as a policy professional within a local government environment.

A full, current driving licence is desirable.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

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A unique opportunity has arisen with one of the UK's Leading Insurers within their Underwriting team in Central Glasgow. This is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to progress their underwriting career dealing with both Existing and New Business. This Insurer is going through a period of growth so there is no better time to be joining this firm.

We are looking to speak to Underwriting Professionals that have experience in Underwriting with strong negotiating / trading skills. You will be working with a supportive close knit team that has a wealth of experience within the commercial sector.

Some Key Duties / Responsibilities Include:

• Underwrite existing and new business policy's (Motor Trade / Motor Fleet).
• Deliver quality broker service.
• Act as a referral point for lower-level Underwriters and support in improving Underwriting capability.

This is an opportunity which offers flexibility as you will only be required to be in the office 1 or 2 days a week as well as visiting brokers around the Glasgow area when required. You will be offered with a competitive salary, market leading benefits as well as a bonus plan.

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