Total 20 Others level Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in ST16 3TA

Business Support Specialist Safeguarding Minute Taker
Scale 4 (£25,584 - £27,269)
37 Hours, Full Time
Temporary (10 months initially)
Hybrid Stockport Central House (including a mixture of home working and office based in line with service requirements)

Application Deadline: 18 November 2024 11:59pm
Shortlisting Date: 20 November 2024
Interview Date: 28 November 2024
Interview Type: In person, including a minute taking test

Your Role

In this role you will see the vital work carried out by the professionals we support to keep the people of Stockport safe. Is it a very interesting area of work and Business Support have a vital part to play in this, which keeps all our team motivated to make a difference.

The role centres primarily around minute taking of safeguarding meetings in Children’s Social Care, and the administration linked to this. This will include:

• setting up the meeting
• room bookings
• sending out invites, paperwork/documents prior to the meeting
• attending and minuting the meeting
• circulating the minutes post the meeting
• updating case management system

About You

This is a demanding and challenging role, and you will need emotional resilience as often you will be listening to distressing and upsetting information.

The ideal candidate will be:

• A highly organised individual able to work to agreed deadlines.
• A confident and experienced minute taker who can take accurate and high-quality minutes, using a laptop,
• Be able to work on your own and as part of a very supportive team, you will use your initiative to ensure key work is completed to meet statutory timescales.
• Have experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive information on case management systems.
• You will be computer literate and proficient in working with standard office IT applications including MS Office.
• You will be expected to learn how to navigate in-house ICT systems to work with data and information.

You will work in the Business Support Hub supporting front line services and will therefore need the ability to build effective working relationships, work using your own initiative, be proactive and flexible with a positive, can-do attitude.

About Us

We are a friendly and dynamic business support team, working within Children’s and Adults’ Safeguarding, who take pride in everything we do to ensure our services continue to be of an excellent and high-quality standard.

At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We’re keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.

Click here to find out more about the Employee Benefits you will receive when you join our team!

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Hilary van Deursen at hilary.vandeursen@stockport.gov.uk, to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

This post is also open as secondment opportunity for Stockport Council Employees, however, you must seek the permission of your current manager prior to making an application.

Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify.

Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed an interview if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria.

Find out if you meet the criteria here: https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme

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Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce.

We want our employees to have a good work life balance and in many job roles we can offer a range of flexible/hybrid working arrangements. We also have inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support our diverse workforce. We will listen to, learn from, and develop our workforce.

Follow our recruitment team on X and Facebook for updates on our vacancies and recruitment events.

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Highways Development Management has a huge impact on people’s lives and is at the forefront of regeneration, redevelopment and plays a major part in everyday life for residents of Staffordshire and beyond.

It is an exciting time to start a career at Staffordshire and this job will provide you with great opportunities for career progression and to be involved in medium/large scale projects across Staffordshire. The Highways Development Management team currently comprises of two team leaders who line manage a team of 14 staff who deal with approximately 3,000 planning applications a year plus pre-application advice.

If you are keen on working within a Highway Development Management role and protecting the County’s highway network and also helping to improve the transport facilities available for the people of Staffordshire as part of the planning process then this rewarding career may be the career for you.

We offer a great employment package with a flexible environment of office and/or home working to allow for that work/life balance.

Main Responsibilities

As a Project Engineer, you will be part of the team providing detailed responses on planning applications as a statutory consultee. This willl require you to have contact with a variety of Local Planning Authorities (LPA) ensuring the relationship is a positive one and the responses to them are detailed and encompass all elements of transport and highway safe

You will also:

• prepare and issue comments, advice and recommendations relating to highway and transportation elements of planning applications; having regard to current design/transport guidelines.
• audit Transport Assessments and Travel Plans, within the experience, training and knowledge of the post applying GIS analysis techniques and other accessibility planning software.
• proactively instigate, encourage, and participate in pre-application discussions with developers to aid the development of sustainable estate street layouts/designs in accordance with relevant Design Guides.
• have the opportunity to attend an LPA planning committee to defend your reply as a statutory consultee to a planning application.
• prepare and give evidence in connection with appeals and Court proceedings under the Town and Country Planning Acts.
• assist in the implementation of Development Plan Policies and the Staffordshire Local Transport Plan.

The Ideal Candidate

You will need:

• to be a Chartered Civil Engineer or Incorporated Civil Engineer or a Graduate Civil Engineer with a minimum of 5 years post graduate experience or a HNC and a minimum of 7 years post qualification experience.
• experience relevant to planning applications and of S278 and S38 Agreements
• experience of working in partnership with internal and external bodies.
• experience of the operation of agreements for the adoption of new streets and construction of off-site improvement works.
• experience of participating in multi-disciplinary teams.
• ability to work to time and budgetary constraints.
• a full driving licence.

You will also be required to support other members of the team who may have less experience than yourself. On the job learning, coaching and mentoring is not unusual and is encouraged to create a positive can-do atmosphere within the team.

Any interested candidates who don’t meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be considered if they can demonstrate they are working towards the targets identified.

We are hoping to conduct the interviews on Friday 29th November 2024.

For further discussion about the role , please contact: Simon Hawe by email at simon.hawe@staffordshire.gov.uk

“We’re happy to talk flexible working”

Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY - OPEN TO THOSE WORKING WITHIN STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE ON TRENT INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM To support a range of different projects at the same time, within limited resources and to tight deadlines in a challenging and fluctuating environment. Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and Proactively monitor, evaluate, and report project progress, identifying and escalating risks, issues, resource, and process gaps, taking corrective and mitigating action as necessary. Ensure the relevant project documentation is complete, current and stored in the programme team file system in a well-structured way. To prioritise workload daily, taking into account changing pressures and deadlines. Plan and organise a broad range of complex activities. Liaise with system project leads and project owners to identify and source relevant data for project delivery, such as activity data and papers. Ensure highlight reports, exception reports and other project documents are completed within appropriate timescales for key system meetings and committees. Attend programme and project team meetings and deliver highlight reports. Communicate progress to meetings and groups using non-technical Work effectively with the programme team, taking direction and offering advice and guidance to colleagues. Monitor all aspects of project delivery and ensure that appropriate risk assessments are undertaken and acted upon. Analyse issues relating to the management and day to day activities of the projects and escalate as appropriate. Undertake process mapping as required to support with the delivery of the project. Assist and support the development of appropriate level business cases and follow agreed approvals Promote and ensure all work carried out adheres to organisations policies, procedures and national guidelines, in particular any relevant policy and associated documents. Communicate effectively with stakeholders. Co-ordinate the input of stakeholders. Attend seminars, training events and read relevant Interpret and maintain good overview of national and local policies, issues and developments and their impact on sustainable Deputise for the Transformation Programme Manager role as required.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY - OPEN TO THOSE WORKING WITHIN STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE ON TRENT INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM

An exciting opportunity to become Project Manager within the Chief Transformation Officers Directorate has become available.

The post holder will support the Programme Manager and Programme Lead with a series of strategic transformation and service change programmes which support integrated working across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated care system.

The post holder will be expected to work with a range of stakeholders across the system and to utilise their project management skills to ensure all programmes meet the key tests of NHSE assurance.

Closing date for applications is 6th November 2024

Interview date: week commencingTBC

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY - OPEN TO THOSE WORKING WITHIN STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE ON TRENT INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM

This post is primarily responsible for supporting management of complex change programmes throughout theprogramme lifecycle from direction to delivery. Responsible formanagingarange of projects in accordance with Prince2/ MSP methodology.The number of projects to be managed at any one time will be defined by their scale and level of complexity. The Transformation and Service Change programme, alongside other transformation programmes, support the delivery of a sustainable health care future across the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent integrated care system (ICS). This will result in set project milestones that must be delivered to cost, quality and time. Key stakeholder engagement at all levels is a key element of the successful delivery of the programme.The post-holder will have responsibility for small- scale projects, or they will support a workstream which is part of a much larger programme of work led by a Transformation Programme Manager.

The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) is responsible for planning functions; managing the NHS budget and arranging the provision of health services in the geographical area.

Location Home based/hybrid working (most of posts).

Travel on occasions to a Hub location with at least 1 days notice

New starters are expected to collect IT equipment, from offices in Stoke-on-Trent, and if based at home are required to have appropriate desk/chair/ relevant equipment in compliance with DSE regulations

Unconscious Bias/Invisible Disability Training and Equality Induction are mandatory.

Interviews may take place via MS Teams or in person

We promote a compassionate and inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The ICB embrace the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of their age, disability, gender re-assignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation. It’s important that our workforce reflects the diversity of communities as much as possible.



INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY - OPEN TO THOSE WORKING WITHIN STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE ON TRENT INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM
• To support a range of different projects at the same time, within limited resources and to tight deadlines in a challenging and fluctuating environment.
• Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and
• Proactively monitor, evaluate, and report project progress, identifying and escalating risks, issues, resource, and process gaps, taking corrective and mitigating action as necessary.
• Ensure the relevant project documentation is complete, current and stored in the programme team file system in a well-structured way.
• To prioritise workload daily, taking into account changing pressures and deadlines.
• Plan and organise a broad range of complex activities.
• Liaise with system project leads and project owners to identify and source relevant data for project delivery, such as activity data and papers.
• Ensure highlight reports, exception reports and other project documents are completed within appropriate timescales for key system meetings and committees.
• Attend programme and project team meetings and deliver highlight reports.
• Communicate progress to meetings and groups using non-technical
• Work effectively with the programme team, taking direction and offering advice and guidance to colleagues.
• Monitor all aspects of project delivery and ensure that appropriate risk assessments are undertaken and acted upon.
• Analyse issues relating to the management and day to day activities of the projects and escalate as appropriate.
• Undertake process mapping as required to support with the delivery of the project.
• Assist and support the development of appropriate level business cases and follow agreed approvals
• Promote and ensure all work carried out adheres to organisation’s policies, procedures and national guidelines, in particular any relevant policy and associated documents.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Co-ordinate the input of stakeholders.
• Attend seminars, training events and read relevant
• Interpret and maintain good overview of national and local policies, issues and developments and their impact on sustainable
• Deputise for the Transformation Programme Manager role as required.


This advert closes on Sunday 10 Nov 2024

Business Support Specialist Safeguarding Minute Taker
Scale 4 (£24,294 - £25,979) *pay award pending
37 Hours, Full Time
Temporary, 10 months initially
Hybrid Stockport Central House (including a mixture of home working and office based in line with service requirements)

Application Deadline: 20th October 2024 11:59pm
Shortlisting Date: week commencing 21st October 2024
Interview Date: 31st October 2024
Interview Type: In person, including a minute taking test

Your Role

In this role you will see the vital work carried out by the professionals we support to keep the people of Stockport safe. Is it a very interesting area of work and Business Support have a vital part to play in this, which keeps all our team motivated to make a difference.

The role centres primarily around minute taking of safeguarding meetings in Children’s Social Care, and the administration linked to this. This will include:

• setting up the meeting room bookings
• sending out invites, paperwork/documents prior to the meeting
• attending and minuting the meeting
• circulating the minutes post the meeting
• updating case management system

About You

This is a demanding and challenging role, and you will need emotional resilience as often you will be listening to distressing and upsetting information.

The ideal candidate will be:

• A highly organised individual able to work to agreed deadlines.
• A confident and experienced minute taker who can take accurate and high-quality minutes, using a laptop,
• Be able to work on your own and as part of a very supportive team, you will use your initiative to ensure key work is completed to meet statutory timescales.
• Have experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive information on case management systems.
• You will be computer literate and proficient in working with standard office IT applications including MS Office.
• You will be expected to learn how to navigate in-house ICT systems to work with data and information.

You will work in the Business Support Hub supporting front line services and will therefore need the ability to build effective working relationships, work using your own initiative, be proactive and flexible with a positive, can-do attitude.

About Us

We are a friendly and dynamic business support team, working within Children’s and Adults’ Safeguarding, who take pride in everything we do to ensure our services continue to be of an excellent and high-quality standard.

At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We’re keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Hilary van Deursen at hilary.vandeursen@stockport.gov.uk, to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

This post is also open as secondment opportunity for Stockport Council Employees, however, you must seek the permission of your current manager prior to making an application.

Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify.

Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed an interview if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria.

Find out if you meet the criteria here: https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme

Privacy Notice

Follow our recruitment team on X and Facebook for updates on our vacancies and recruitment events.

Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce.

We want our employees to have a good work life balance and in many job roles we can offer a range of flexible/hybrid working arrangements. We also have inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support our diverse workforce. We will listen to, learn from, and develop our workforce.

Job Profile
Employee Benefits

The Governance Support Team offer Business Support to a range of Local Authority services providing a wide range of administration tasks which will allow the development of you're skills and knowledge. This role will be specifically assigned to the Schools Admission Appeals Process which requires liaising with schools, volunteers and parents across Staffordshire and organising virtual meetings. Full training in processes and systems will be provided.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide excellent Customer Service via telephone and E-Mail to a range of stakeholders
• Process on line Applications and record sensitive information in internal electronic systems
• Coordinate events, including the production and distribution of agendas and reports
• Be responsible for the maintenance of records in line with data security, retention and protection policies

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualifications in Administration, English and Maths (equivalent to GCSE)
• Experience of using digital applications including Microsoft Office 365
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers
• The ability to work as part of a team and independently, with minimum Supervision
• The ability to prioritise tasks effectively and be resilient under pressure.
• Be organised and methodical to manage statutory deadlines within a process

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

It’s an exciting time to join our Digital Team here at Staffordshire County Council.

Our vision is to help drive digital excellence across Staffordshire County Council to enhance our services, foster inclusivity and build a smarter, more connected future for our communities.

A vital component of the organisation, The Digital Team is at the forefront of driving digital innovation and online excellence. Crafting and optimising digital experiences the team collaborates with partners and stakeholders from across the whole organisation to design and implement cutting edge solutions.

The team are responsible for working in collaboration with service areas to deliver innovative and user-focused digital solutions that support the organisation's strategic objectives. The team operate in an agile and collaborative way, using modern tools and methods to design, develop and test digital products and services. The team embrace a culture of experimentation and learning, gathering feedback, measuring impact, and fully understanding benefits, embracing all opportunities to learn and improve.

From web development, user interface design, automation and artificial intelligence the team is committed to elevating Staffordshire County Council’s digital footprint. In five years, our goal is to be an agile adopter of digital innovation. We aim to rapidly learn and adapt, embracing failures as opportunities for growth, while ensuring that digital advancements enable our organisation and workforce to operate more efficiently.

The Digital team sits as part of the Strategy & Transformation portfolio and is led by Alex Thorogood, Head of Change and Digital and Daniel Arnold, Senior Digital Manager.

Main Responsibilities

It's a really exciting time to join the team as there's a renewed, ambitious focus on digital innovation across the organisation, supported by a new five-year strategy. The Digital Business Analyst role will play a key part part in the delivery of a high-performing digital service by

• Interpreting and analysing business problems to ensure digital solutions align with business objectives and contribute to the organisation’s strategic goals.
• Define and articulate clear, comprehensive digital requirements for Delivery/Service Leads based on thorough analysis of business needs.
• Foster effective collaboration between multiple business stakeholders and The Digital Team by proactively communicating and engaging to create shared understanding and objectives ensuring the successful delivery of objectives.
• Support the creation and development of compelling and well-articulated digital business cases for Delivery/Service Leads and Senior Digital Manager, integrating financial analysis, trends and potential benefits to guide strategic decision making and secure support for digital initiatives.
• Provide valuable insights into user behaviours and preferences, using your substantial knowledge of digital systems, technology, applications to influence digital product design to enhance user experiences.
• Manage project timelines, ensuring timely delivery of digital solutions without compromising quality.
• Drive a culture of digital continuous improvement by evaluating the success of digital initiatives, implementing lessons learned and staying abreast of industry best practices.

The Ideal Candidate

As a Digital Business Analyst your role within our dynamic Digital Team is pivotal to the seamless fusion of technology and business objectives. As a bridge between stakeholders and The Digital Team you will play a key role in translating business needs into actionable digital solutions. From conducting thorough analyses of business requirements to identifying opportunities for process improvement, your insights will shape the strategic direction of our digital initiatives. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams (such as ICT and IGU) you’ll be instrumental in ensuring that our digital products not only meet but exceed business expectations.

If you would like to find out more please contact daniel.arnold@staffordshire.gov.uk

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Business Support is key to the success of our Children’s Services because our Business Support teams are there, making sure things run smoothly, so that our frontline colleagues can deliver for children and families in the community. All that work in the background doesn’t just happen, it takes dedicated colleagues, taking pride in their work and seeing a purpose in the work they are doing.

Package Description

Main Responsibilities

The main responsibilities for this role include:

• supporting practitioners as a first point of contact, ensuring children, families, partners, and stakeholders are received with a professional/knowledgeable response to enquiries in a timely manner.
• completing a range of administrative tasks ensuring compliance with business processes and Service Level Agreements.
• accurately input and maintain appropriate information systems in support of children and family’s practitioners, ensuring children’s/families/system records are kept up to date, and that the Information Performance, and Engagement Team can accurately report on performance.
• undertake a range of financial transactions as directed including placing orders for services/equipment, goods receipting and maintaining associated records in accordance with Financial Regulations through the County Council’s Finance and Procurement systems.
• in support of practitioners produce a range of high-quality documents

The Ideal Candidate

Ideally, we are looking for someone who has:

• Level II in Business Administration or equivalent experience
• GCSE English and Math’s grade C or 4 or equivalent
• the ability to accurately input and retrieve data to support performance management
• experience of using Microsoft Office or equivalent software package
• experience of working within a team, preferably in an office environment
• good written and oral communication skills at all levels – this post will involve liaison with a range of professionals and members of the public
• a flexible approach – demonstrating ability to respond positively to changes in allocation of work at short notice
• a commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice and to work with a diverse customer base
• good time management and organisational skills with an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and on own initiative

The role is based in our Stafford office and the working hours will be Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00pm, Fridays 8:30 am - 4:30pm.

For more information about this role, please get in touch with Charlotte Weatherer, Business Support Manager at charlotte.weatherer@staffordshire.gov.uk

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Our Family Hubs are a local support centre for families with children and young people aged 0-19 years, (aged 25 with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) needs).

They are a place:

• to get help, information, advice, guidance and support to overcome difficulties and build stronger relationships.
• that provides a multiagency offer that can be accessed face to face or virtually.

Main Responsibilities

You will provide excellent customer care and a professional reception service meeting and welcoming families, children and young people ( 0-19 years) into our Family Hubs.

You'll also:

• manage incoming telephone calls, emails and enquiries about services
• register new service users and signposting to relevant activities and provision within the district.

The Ideal Candidate

You'll have good organisational skills and experience of using a wide range of IT systems including MS Office.

You’ll also need:

• good communication skills because you’ll interact with lots of people on the phone, in person and by email
• a flexible approach to work as sometimes things can change, and so you’ll need to be able to prioritise work and sometimes change tasks quickly
• a passion to always give the best service

You'll be based in the Staffordshire Family Hubs in the South of the county, however you will be required to cover any of the other sites in Staffordshire in the event of holidays or sickness so you will need to be able to travel throughout the county when needed.

For further information please contact Kate Tomson-Rayner, Family Hub Manager - Stafford District at kate.tomson-rayner@staffordshire.gov.uk

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Are you passionate about shaping the future of your community? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The Planning Team at Staffordshire County Council plays a crucial role in managing planning applications for new developments, including quarries, waste sites, and County Council projects (such as schools and roads). We’re also responsible for maintaining our Minerals and Waste Plans, which guide our decision-making process.

Main Responsibilities

As a key member of our team, you’ll provide essential administrative and technical support to our Development Control and Planning Policy officers. Your tasks will include:

• Using Microsoft 365 based applications (including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, One Drive and SharePoint), and our planning software system ‘APAS’.
• Checking applications and recording and managing the fees, details, documents and plans using SharePoint and APAS.
• Preparing consultation emails, neighbour letters, site and press notices.
• Managing the reports sent to the Planning Committee Clerk.
• Recording and issuing decisions by notifying the relevant parties.
• Completing government statistical returns on a quarterly basis.
• Providing advice to applicants, Councillors and the general public.

The Ideal Candidate

To excel in this role, you’ll need:

• Very good organisational skills as well as experience of learning new ways of working and new IT systems
• Good communication skills because you’ll interact with people in the team, across the organisation and externally by phone, Microsoft Teams, in person and email, and some of them may not understand the planning process
• Confidence, energy, an appreciation of the importance of attention to detail, and that you are analytical with bias for action.
• A flexible approach to work as sometimes priorities can change at short notice e.g. when we need to get a decision out on time.
• Self-motivated and conscientious as you may be expected to work alone to get your job done.

We offer a flexible blend of office and remote work. Most team members split their time approximately 50:50, allowing for an optimal work-life balance. During the initial training period, you’ll work from the office, ensuring a smooth transition. Afterward, regular office attendance will be required for tasks like checking mail and printing letters and notices.

For an informal discussion about this role or other planning opportunities, reach out to julie.castree-denton@staffordshire.gov.uk (01785 277293).

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Business Support is key to the success of our Children’s Services because our Business Support teams are there, making sure things run smoothly, so that our frontline colleagues can deliver for children and families in the community. All that work in the background doesn’t just happen, it takes dedicated colleagues, taking pride in their work and seeing a purpose in the work they are doing.

The post holder will be predominantly office based, although some home working is arranged on a rota basis dependant on the demands of the service.

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide core business functions in addition to working closely with team managers, social workers, professionals and partners. This will include attending and servicing a variety of statutory meetings across the District/s.

• Servicing meetings: coordinating the circulation of agendas and relevant papers; scheduling and diary management; attendance at meetings; and taking and distributing appropriate notes. This will include child protection conferences.
• To provide support and assistance to managers across a range of services, policies and processes.
• Accurately input and maintain information ensuring children’s/families/staff system records are kept up to date.
• Completing a range of administrative and customer care tasks ensuring compliance with business processes and Service Level Agreements
• Undertake a range of financial transactions including cash handling, holding/managing Purchase card transactions, placing orders for services/equipment, goods receipting on in accordance with Financial Regulations through the County Council’s Finance and Procurement systems.
• Monitoring and maintaining financial records for the service in accordance with Financial Regulations ensuring that any discrepancies are flagged to the relevant team.
• Maintaining knowledge of legislation, policies, guidance, processes and best practice relating to the service area

The Ideal Candidate

Working in Business Support requires teamwork, good organisational skills and a good level of competency using IT systems. You’ll also need:

• NVQ Level III in Business Administration or equivalent.
• An IT qualification equivalent to the competency level of ECDL or equivalent
• Good communication skills because you’ll interact with lots of people across the organisation and externally through phone, in person and email
• Good organisation skills and attention to detail, as you’ll be keeping data updated and you’ll be working to deadlines
• A flexible approach to work as sometimes things can change, and so you’ll need to be able to prioritise work and sometimes change tasks quickly
• A passion to always give the best service

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business and the drive to succeed? The UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers is offering an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers.

About the Company

The company you'll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate sales and business management programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations. They seek individuals who are money-motivated and aspire to become effective salespeople and future managers.

Graduate Training Programme: First 6 months

• Develop a core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
• Get hands-on with the vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry.
• Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
• Begin your formal sales training course, staying overnight alongside other Graduate Trainees from across the company.
• Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard.

6-12 months

• Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
• Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts.

12 months and beyond

• Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses.
• Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities.
• Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc. The business operates in a decentralised manner, allowing local managers to make informed decisions that drive the business forward.

Apply Today to Find Out More

If you're ready to kick-start your career in a company that values innovation, autonomy, and career development, this is the graduate program for you. We seek graduates who are money-motivated, relationship builders, competitive, and driven. If you have a passion for sales and the ability to build lasting relationships, apply today!

The ICT Governance, Change and Assurance Team engages with the business community across SCC and external partners to understand how technology can support their needs and ensure that they implement the right solution, gaining maximum benefits from their investments. Alongside work for business areas we have an extensive portfolio of technical projects. We are looking for the right individual to assist the team in delivering this exciting and challenging work

Interviews will be on the 3rd & 4th June

Main Responsibilities

You'll be responsible for:

• Managing a range of technical and business change projects under the guidance of the ICT Programme and Portfolio Manager and will be mentored by a Senior ICT Project Manager
• Plan prepare and conduct meetings, workshops, training sessions and presentations for a wide variety of technical and non-technical audiences of all levels
• Ensure that projects are formally closed and, where appropriate, subsequently reviewed against the Business Case and ensure that lessons learned are fully documented and shared
• Assist in the management of costs, timescales and resources used and take action where these deviate from agreed tolerances.
• Contribute to the preparation of realistic project, resource and where required quality plans and track activities against the plans, providing regular and accurate reports to stakeholders and ICT PMO as appropriate, in line with the agreed ICT governance process and to keep Customers fully informed of progress

The Ideal Candidate

• Highly organised, love planning
• Good at multi-tasking and prioritising work
• Great with people
• Quick to access a situation
• Unflappable
• Have a positive outlook, with an eye for opportunities
• Passionate about making a difference for our business areas and customers
• Some knowledge of project management or experience of project support
• Looking for a successful career in Project Management

For more information about the role or an informal discussion, please contact Cynthia Whale, ICT Programme & Portfolio Manager at: cynthia.whale@staffordshire.gov.uk

For this role the successful candidate must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are looking to appoint a Business Support Officer – PA to Social Worker on a 37 hour fixed term contract for 12 months, based in central Stafford.

This role will work within the Fostering Service Business Support team primarily supporting the Family & Friends team.

Main Responsibilities

• Supporting Social Workers as a first point of contact, ensuring children, families, partners and stakeholders are received with a professional/knowledgeable response to enquiries in a timely manner.
• In support of Social Workers statutory workload, convene and attend meetings, including statutory multi agency meetings, coordinating the circulation of agendas and relevant papers, taking and distributing appropriate notes, minutes and actions.
• Completing a range of administrative tasks ensuring compliance with business processes
• Accurately input and maintain information systems in support of Social Workers, ensuring children’s/families/system records are kept up to date, and that the Information Performance and Engagement Team can accurately report on performance.
• Undertake a range of financial transactions as directed including, placing orders for services/equipment, including the use of Purchasing Cards, goods receipting and maintaining associated records in accordance with Financial Regulations through the County Council’s Finance and Procurement systems.
• Monitoring and maintaining financial records for the service in accordance with Financial Regulations ensuring that any discrepancies are flagged to the relevant team.
• Maintaining knowledge of legislation, policies, guidance, processes and best practice relating to the service area

The Ideal Candidate

GCSE English or equivalent and an ICT qualification are essential for this position.

Two years office experience and experience of using a computer-based information system are also desirable as well as experience of minute taking and experience of working within a team.

Good written and oral communication skills, an ability to undertake a number of areas of work, an ability to interpret, format and accurately present information, time management skills and experience of working to deadlines are also all desirable.

For further information about this role please contact Anna Elkin anna.elkin@staffordshire.gov.uk

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new company
An Energy and Carbon management consultancy based in Stafford, England. They are on a mission to transform a wide variety of sectors, industry and commerce by taking responsible action in reducing their environmental impact.
Their dedicated team of experts boasts extensive industry experience and have been recognised with multiple awards within the energy sector. They specialise in helping organisations implement renewable and low carbon energy solutions, ensuring they minimise their carbon footprint. Additionally, they offer expert services in water management, SECR, retrofit strategies, and ESOS.

Your new role
As a Sustainability Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in advancing energy and carbon projects within various industries.
Your responsibilities include:

• Provide technical direction across a portfolio of projects. These projects span various sectors, including the public sector, industry, commerce and finance.
• Conduct surveys (Integrated Green Assessments - IGAs) to assess current carbon emissions.
• Develop comprehensive carbon reduction strategies, policy and assessment approaches that drive sustainable outcomes.
• Embed sustainability considerations throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with outcome-focused objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement effective policies and assessment approaches.
• Take ownership of project management responsibilities, including planning, execution and monitoring.
• Present findings and recommendations at board-level meetings.
• Project manage and execute Net Zero Action Plans.
• Drive initiatives to achieve net-zero carbon emissions.
• Implement sustainable practices across the organisation
• Supervise and manage mechanical and electrical energy conservation projects.
• Optimise energy usage, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency.
• Develop and implement plans to reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption.
• Collect and analyse data related to sustainability metrics.
• Profile energy usage patterns and identify areas for improvement.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Attend client meetings to discuss project progress and address concerns.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

What you'll need to succeed

• Educated to a degree level in a sustainability / environmentally related discipline
• Desirable: ESOS Lead Assessor Accredited, Low Carbon Consultant from CIBSE or membership of a recognised relevant professional body.
• Strong sustainability related expertise, a wide range of skill sets and a willingness to become involved in a broad selection of projects.
• Previous work in the Energy & Carbon Management industry.
• Proven track record as a successful Project Manager.
• Proficient in identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Implement strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Experience of UK sustainability and environmental regulations, guidance and standards.
• Knowledge of international regulatory frameworks, guidance and standards would be an advantage.
• The ability to assess value for money in project decisions and identify cost-effective solutions.
• Team player who fosters cooperation and synergy.
• Resilient and adaptable to changing project dynamics.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to convey complex information clearly.
• A natural problem solver who finds innovative solutions.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary: £30,000 - £65,000 per annum (Dependent on experience)
• 22 days annual leave plus public holidays and a day off for birthday
• Discretionary performance related to annual bonus
• Hybrid working: 1 day a week in office
• Work as part of a small, close-knit team of dedicated, enthusiastic professionals where you can make a big impact.

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