Electro-Technical Officer
Serco Limited - Portsmouth
£20000-70000 per annum
PermanentFull time
Serco Limited Ready to impact a better future? Offshore Operations is seeking a highly capable and confident Electro‑Technical Officer (ETO) responsible for the maintenance, repair, and operation of all electrical and electronic equipment, installations, and machinery onboard. This includes, but is not limited to, the Dynamic Positioning (DP) system, radio communications, bridge navigation systems, domestic and hotel electrical systems, and internal and external telecommunications systems. What you’ll do as an Electro Technical Officer (ETO) Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer, the Electro Technical Officer (ETO) will be responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and ongoing reliability of the vessel’s electrical and electronic systems. Key responsibilities include: · Maintenance, testing, and support of shipboard safety and emergency systems, ensuring their continued availability and compliance with statutory, Class, and Company requirements. · Providing electrical and technical support for vessel navigation, communication, and associated electronic systems, ensuring reliable operation and ongoing regulatory compliance. · Electrical and technical support for propulsion related, vessel manoeuvring, and Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems, including associated power generation, distribution, drive, control, and redundancy systems, where fitted. · Execution of planned maintenance activities in accordance with the vessel’s Planned Maintenance System (PMS), ensuring tasks are completed correctly, efficiently, and within required intervals. · Maintaining accurate and timely records to support compliance with Class, Flag State, ISM, ISPS, DP notation, and charterer requirements, ensuring documentation remains audit ready at all times. · Liaison with shoreside technical support and service engineers, coordinating inspections, defect rectification, upgrades, and specialist attendance as required. · Providing electrical support and technical guidance to engineering staff and deck officers, supporting safe, efficient vessel operations and the integrity of DP and other critical systems. Qualifications & Experience Essential: · Valid STCW Electro‑Technical Officer Certificate (III/6) · Recognised seagoing ETO experience · Strong knowledge of marine electrical, electronic, and automation systems · Experience with fault diagnosis and system recovery under operational conditions · Familiarity with PMS systems and audit requirements Desirable: · DP vessel / offshore experience · Knowledge of power management systems and redundancy concepts · High‑voltage training (where applicable) · GMDSS maintenance endorsement Personal Attributes · Highly safety‑focused with a methodical approach to fault‑finding · Able to work independently as the vessel’s electrical specialist · Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with the Chief Engineer and bridge team · Calm and effective under pressure in operational environments · Well organised with good documentation standards Vetting and checks: This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively. Discover all you need to keep growing We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them. What we offer - Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression - Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service - Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel - Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax‑free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity - Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds. Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.
Environmental Health Officer
ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD - Keynsham, South West
£26.62 to £33.78 an hour
On-siteContractFull time
Environmental Health Officer needed to work in Keynsham Paying £26.62 per hr ref 5302144 Full time hours on a temporary basis Investigating complaints relating to statutory nuisances, including noise, smoke, dust, odour, light pollution, and other environmental issues. Enforcing environmental protection legislation and taking appropriate regulatory action where necessary. Conducting site visits, inspections, monitoring, and evidence gathering to assess pollution-related concerns. Providing advice and guidance to residents, businesses, and stakeholders on environmental protection matters. Managing cases involving air quality, contaminated land, industrial pollution, and environmental permitting. Preparing reports, witness statements, and legal documentation for enforcement actions and court proceedings. Liaising with partner agencies, internal departments, businesses, and community groups to resolve environmental issues. Maintaining accurate records and case management systems in line with council procedures. Responding to out-of-hours incidents and emergency pollution events when required. Supporting the development and implementation of environmental health policies and initiatives. If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared
Neighbourhood Support Officer
Coventry City Council - ONE FRIARGATE, Station Square, Coventry
£29,542 to £35,570 a year
PermanentFull time
Join Us – Be Part of a Truly Inclusive Team and organisation Neighbourhood Enforcement Team The Neighbourhood Support officer role [based in the Neighbourhood Enforcement Team] acts as a visible uniformed enforcement presence in neighbourhoods and provides "on-street” advice to the public, signposting them to other Council services where appropriate and making them aware of the problems arising from non-compliance with environmental services legislation. Challenge behaviour that is unacceptable in the neighbourhood, e.g.Environmental Issues such as fly-tipping, PSPO, ASB, dog fouling, littering, and graffiti and, where informal approaches have been disregarded, utilise appropriate legislative tools, including the issuing of fixed penalty notices as well as other statutory notices for environmental offences and breaches. To liaise effectively and collaboratively with other officers across the Council and in other statutory agencies i.e. the Police in tackling crime, environmental Issues and anti-social behaviour. What is the job role? We are looking for adaptable, proactive, dedicated individuals to join our Neighbourhood Enforcement Team, You will be working as part of a close-knit team and will be required to work closely with Compliance Officers [Neighbourhood Enforcement] dealing with a wide range of environmental and neighbourhood nuisances. In your role, you will be acting as a visible uniformed enforcement presence and provide "on-street” advice to the public, signposting them to other Council services where appropriate and making them aware of the problems arising from non-compliance with environmental services legislation. You will challenge behaviour that is unacceptable in the neighbourhood such as fly-tipping, dog fouling, littering, and graffiti, and, where informal approaches have been disregarded, utilise appropriate legislative tools, including the issuing of fixed penalty notices as well as other statutory notices for environmental offences and breaches. We are looking for someone with: Excellent interpersonal skills, able to relate and deal with issues from local residents and staff from partner organisations in an assertive, polite and tactful manner. With oral and written communication skills, including the use of telephone, radio, and other communication devices, and making accurate notes of incidents and activities undertaken during the day. Previous experience with an enforcement background would be useful, and some Knowledge of the Fixed Penalty Notice process, and the issuing of. Compiling Prosecution files and attending court This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). To apply for this role you must have a valid full manual UK driving licence. what we offer? At Coventry City Council, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance: Competitive salary with incremental progression and salary matching Generous annual leave starting at 28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) with option to purchase more and rising to 33 days following 5 years service. Generous local government pension scheme to help plan for your future Lifestyle discounts across a wide range of activities and retailers Flexible working arrangements to support your personal and professional needs Inclusive Employee Networks: EmbRace, Pride, Disability, Young people, and Women Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support Certified training courses to help you grow and thrive Explore the full range of benefits at #MyRewards – Coventry City Council All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you. Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at jobshopemploymentsupport@coventry.gov.uk or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information. For all other queries, contact Resourcing@coventry.gov.uk. Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Are currently in care or have previously been in care If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. We recognise that AI is now part of everyday life and can be a helpful tool when used appropriately. However, applications should reflect your own skills and experience. We recognise that you might use AI tools to help with your application. While these tools can be useful, please make sure that all information you provide about your experience, skills, and qualifications is accurate. What matters most to us is hearing about your experience and the achievements that truly reflect you! Different backgrounds. One goal. Real impact. At Coventry, we're building a workforce that reflects our diverse communities. Guided by our One Coventry Values, we celebrate inclusion, diversity of thought, and lived experience. We especially welcome applicants from minority ethnic/global majority, LGBT+, those with a disability, and neurodiverse backgrounds – your voice can help shape a fairer future for our residents. Find out more here - https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies Our Values
Behaviour Support Officer
Teaching Vacancies - Prescot, Merseyside
PermanentFull time
What skills and experience we're looking for We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Officer to join our pastoral team. The successful candidate will ensure students have access to behaviour support throughout the school day and will promote positive behaviour, restorative practice, and student reintegration whilst supporting staff and engaging families in the process. You will assist in managing whole school behaviour systems, supporting colleagues where student behaviour is causing disruption to teaching and learning and develop and lead interventions for students whose attitude to learning and behaviour is a barrier to their learning. This is a non-teaching role offering a unique opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on students' personal development, wellbeing, and progress to ensure the highest standards of safety, attendance, learning, behaviour and conduct in order for every pupil to realise their potential. This role would suit a solution focused, forward thinking and highly motivated individual with a driven and energetic approach who has strong pastoral instincts, excellent organisational skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families. Purpose of the post To provide an essential aspect of our inclusion processes and work as part of a team to ensure students have access to support throughout the school day. You will assist in managing whole school behaviour systems and policy implementation. To work alongside pastoral managers and pastoral leaders, SENDCO and external agencies to develop and lead interventions for students, whose attitude to learning and behaviour is a barrier. This includes planned and unplanned interventions, where students may need time to reflect, reset, and refocus to enable a successful return to learning, Promote positive behaviour, restorative practice and student reintegration whilst supporting staff and engaging families. What the school offers its staff Our School’s mission is 'In Pursuit of Excellence’ in everything that we do and our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our students receive a first class education that enables them to take their place in society confidently. We are a popular and high achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a very strong reputation locally and significantly over subscribed. Further details about the role Specific duties and Responsibilities Main duties • Play an active part in the school’s student support system to identify students at risk and encourage and support them to manage their own attitude to learning and behaviour. • Through the on-call system, support teachers in the management of disruptive learners and help reduce the behaviour management workload, allowing classes to focus on teaching and learning. • Use restorative practices, trauma-informed approaches, and de-escalation strategies to support students with persistent disruptive behaviours or those in crisis. • To plan, develop, deliver and review interventions programmes appropriate to the identified needs of the students. • Lead on the delivery of structured 1:1 or small-group behaviour targeted interventions aimed at self-regulation, emotional literacy, conflict resolution, and lesson avoidance. • Co-ordinate other external interventions that are available to support and improve targeted students’ attitude to learning,behaviour and engagement. • Support the reintegration of students into mainstream lessons through targeted interventions and consistent behaviour management practices. Co-ordinate with teaching staff for smooth transitions back into the classroom. • Collaborate with staff to ensure consistent implementation of strategies. • Build relationships with parents of targeted students, including telephones calls/meetings/home visits, with the aim of improving standards. • In liaison with the school leadership team, attend follow up meetings and other relevant meetings with parents/carers and/or other professionals to provide relevant information, offer support and seek ways in which the school can help in improving individual engagement in school. • To liaise closely with the pastoral team, SENDCO, Behaviour Resource Base Manager, Safeguarding and Attendance teams. • Complete any relevant paperwork that will further support students (e.g. individual behaviour plans, reports, external service referrals, contribute to evidence required for SEND referrals). • To complete administrative duties as directed. • Assist in the supervision of students when they are in lessons, before school, break time, lunchtime and after school. • To work closely with your line manager to review your progress regularly in order to constantly improve provision. Support for the teacher • Collaborating with staff to ensure a joined-up approach to behaviour management. • To support the teaching staff in addressing the needs of all students but especially those students who need particular help with behaviour management to overcome barriers to learning and improve student engagement and involvement in lessons. • Share information about students with teachers and other professionals as required Support for the student • Support with the development, implementation and monitoring of individual Behaviour Support plans in partnership with the pastoral team and SEND team. Support for the curriculum • Establish strong relationships and work closely with pastoral team, safeguarding team, attendance team, Inclusion and SEND team and set clear expectations, and create a team culture of high standards and shared accountability. Support for the Academy • Be a visible and active presence, setting the tone through high expectations, positive relationships and consistent standards across the school. • Support whole-school initiatives to promote positive behaviour and inclusion. • Support whole-school supervision duties, taking the initiative in maintaining a calm and orderly environment. • Be an ambassador for the school’s ethos and values, modelling the behaviours expected of every member of the community. • Maintain the highest standards of professionalism in appearance, communication, and conduct. • Work proactively to promote student inclusion, wellbeing, and personal development. Commitment to safeguarding Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.
BIS Support Officer
Teaching Vacancies - Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear
PermanentPart time
What skills and experience we're looking for We are looking for a confident and proactive BIS Support Officer to join our Behaviour and Inclusion Support (BIS) team. This is a hands-on pastoral role working directly with pupils who may be experiencing barriers to learning due behaviour, attendance, engagement or other issues. You will manage an identified caseload of pupils, provide regular mentoring and targeted interventions, and build positive relationships with pupils and their families to help them make positive and sustained progress. Working closely with our Senior Pastoral Leader, Pastoral Leaders and wider school team, you will support pupils within Behaviour and Inclusion Support and help ensure concerns are identified, followed up and acted upon. We are looking for someone who is confident working with young people, able to build strong relationships while maintaining clear boundaries, and comfortable dealing with challenging situations calmly and consistently. You will need to be proactive, use your initiative and take ownership of your caseload rather than waiting to be directed. Previous experience of pastoral, behaviour, youth work or similar support with young people would be particularly valuable. Experience within a secondary school is desirable, but we are equally interested in candidates with relevant experience from other settings who have the skills and confidence to make a real difference to our pupils. What the school offers its staff As well as joining a supportive school community, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits, including: • HSF Health Plan, providing cashback towards everyday healthcare costs including dental and optical care • HSF Assist, including 24/7 GP advice, virtual GP consultations and a private prescription service • 24/7 counselling and emotional wellbeing support • Access to legal advice and support • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme • Generous occupational sick pay • A term-time working pattern • Opportunities for training and professional development Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Estates Administration Officer
Government Recruitment Service
£29,715 to £30,705 a year
PermanentFull time
Defra Group Property is responsible for providing accommodation to the Defra Group, including the Department, its Executive Agencies (Animal & Plant Health Agency; Rural Payments Agency) and bodies such as the Environment Agency, Marine Management Organisation and Natural England. Defra Group Property is broken down into functional teams including property strategy; corporate property; facilities management; build project management; and workplace management. These services are combined to provide a fit for purpose workplace for approx. 23,000 engaged in providing a healthy, safe and protected natural environment; and a thriving productive farming economy and food chain. The Corporate Property Team manage the commercial property which is used and occupied by Defra Group to accommodate its’ staff and deliver services to the public. This property ranges from small coastal offices for fisheries work to large complex laboratories untaken internationally recognised research. Our primary function is to manage the interests of the Group as an owner and occupier of property ensuring compliance and building relationships with our supplier partners, landlord’s and occupiers. Defra Group is both landlord and tenant and so works in a commercial environment whilst supporting common key objectives aligned to the Government Property Strategy. The team uses its professional skills combined with outsourced service partners to effect transactions and managing property and property occupations The Estates Administration Officer provides comprehensive administrative and business support to the Corporate Property Team, helping to ensure the effective management of the Defra Group estate. While based within a specialist property team, no previous property experience is required, as full training and support will be provided. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with strong administrative and organisational skills to contribute to a busy professional team while developing knowledge of corporate property management. Travel to other sites occasionally for meetings or training may be required. The post does not include line management responsibilities. Responsibilities of this role include (but are not limited to): Provide high-quality administrative support across the Corporate Property Team. Manage and respond to enquiries received through shared mailboxes, ensuring timely and professional responses. Gather, collate and maintain information from a variety of sources, ensuring data accuracy and integrity. Input, manage and update data within property management systems and electronic databases. Maintain and develop spreadsheets, trackers and management information reports to support business activities. Generate, update and distribute management reports, ensuring information is accurate, current and fit for purpose. Support the commissioning of external service providers, including raising purchase orders and receipting invoices in line with agreed financial processes. Organise, maintain and monitor electronic records and document management systems, including SharePoint Online. Provide administrative support to Surveyors and other team members across a range of estate management activities. Assist in the development and improvement of administrative processes, systems and management tools to enhance team efficiency and service delivery
Estates Administration Officer
Government Recruitment Service
£29,715 to £30,705 a year
PermanentFull time
Defra Group Property is responsible for providing accommodation to the Defra Group, including the Department, its Executive Agencies (Animal & Plant Health Agency; Rural Payments Agency) and bodies such as the Environment Agency, Marine Management Organisation and Natural England. Defra Group Property is broken down into functional teams including property strategy; corporate property; facilities management; build project management; and workplace management. These services are combined to provide a fit for purpose workplace for approx. 23,000 engaged in providing a healthy, safe and protected natural environment; and a thriving productive farming economy and food chain. The Corporate Property Team manage the commercial property which is used and occupied by Defra Group to accommodate its’ staff and deliver services to the public. This property ranges from small coastal offices for fisheries work to large complex laboratories untaken internationally recognised research. Our primary function is to manage the interests of the Group as an owner and occupier of property ensuring compliance and building relationships with our supplier partners, landlord’s and occupiers. Defra Group is both landlord and tenant and so works in a commercial environment whilst supporting common key objectives aligned to the Government Property Strategy. The team uses its professional skills combined with outsourced service partners to effect transactions and managing property and property occupations The Estates Administration Officer provides comprehensive administrative and business support to the Corporate Property Team, helping to ensure the effective management of the Defra Group estate. While based within a specialist property team, no previous property experience is required, as full training and support will be provided. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with strong administrative and organisational skills to contribute to a busy professional team while developing knowledge of corporate property management. Travel to other sites occasionally for meetings or training may be required. The post does not include line management responsibilities. Responsibilities of this role include (but are not limited to): Provide high-quality administrative support across the Corporate Property Team. Manage and respond to enquiries received through shared mailboxes, ensuring timely and professional responses. Gather, collate and maintain information from a variety of sources, ensuring data accuracy and integrity. Input, manage and update data within property management systems and electronic databases. Maintain and develop spreadsheets, trackers and management information reports to support business activities. Generate, update and distribute management reports, ensuring information is accurate, current and fit for purpose. Support the commissioning of external service providers, including raising purchase orders and receipting invoices in line with agreed financial processes. Organise, maintain and monitor electronic records and document management systems, including SharePoint Online. Provide administrative support to Surveyors and other team members across a range of estate management activities. Assist in the development and improvement of administrative processes, systems and management tools to enhance team efficiency and service delivery
Estates Administration Officer
Government Recruitment Service
£29,715 to £30,705 a year
PermanentFull time
Defra Group Property is responsible for providing accommodation to the Defra Group, including the Department, its Executive Agencies (Animal & Plant Health Agency; Rural Payments Agency) and bodies such as the Environment Agency, Marine Management Organisation and Natural England. Defra Group Property is broken down into functional teams including property strategy; corporate property; facilities management; build project management; and workplace management. These services are combined to provide a fit for purpose workplace for approx. 23,000 engaged in providing a healthy, safe and protected natural environment; and a thriving productive farming economy and food chain. The Corporate Property Team manage the commercial property which is used and occupied by Defra Group to accommodate its’ staff and deliver services to the public. This property ranges from small coastal offices for fisheries work to large complex laboratories untaken internationally recognised research. Our primary function is to manage the interests of the Group as an owner and occupier of property ensuring compliance and building relationships with our supplier partners, landlord’s and occupiers. Defra Group is both landlord and tenant and so works in a commercial environment whilst supporting common key objectives aligned to the Government Property Strategy. The team uses its professional skills combined with outsourced service partners to effect transactions and managing property and property occupations The Estates Administration Officer provides comprehensive administrative and business support to the Corporate Property Team, helping to ensure the effective management of the Defra Group estate. While based within a specialist property team, no previous property experience is required, as full training and support will be provided. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with strong administrative and organisational skills to contribute to a busy professional team while developing knowledge of corporate property management. Travel to other sites occasionally for meetings or training may be required. The post does not include line management responsibilities. Responsibilities of this role include (but are not limited to): Provide high-quality administrative support across the Corporate Property Team. Manage and respond to enquiries received through shared mailboxes, ensuring timely and professional responses. Gather, collate and maintain information from a variety of sources, ensuring data accuracy and integrity. Input, manage and update data within property management systems and electronic databases. Maintain and develop spreadsheets, trackers and management information reports to support business activities. Generate, update and distribute management reports, ensuring information is accurate, current and fit for purpose. Support the commissioning of external service providers, including raising purchase orders and receipting invoices in line with agreed financial processes. Organise, maintain and monitor electronic records and document management systems, including SharePoint Online. Provide administrative support to Surveyors and other team members across a range of estate management activities. Assist in the development and improvement of administrative processes, systems and management tools to enhance team efficiency and service delivery
** Training Assurance Officer
Government Recruitment Service - Salford
£34,415 to £34,931 a year
PermanentFull time
The Home Office works to build a safe, fair and prosperous UK. We achieve this through our work on counter-terrorism, policing, crime, drugs policy, immigration and passports. Immigration Enforcement is responsible for enforcing the government’s immigration laws, tackling illegal migration, removing foreign national offenders and immigration offenders from the UK. We also aim to disrupt the organised criminal groups that exploit the vulnerable for their personal gain. Learn more on our careers pages. The DCO Training Oversight Team (DTOT) sits within the Vetting and Certification Assurance Team in Immigration Detention. The team is responsible for overseeing and standardising training delivered to Detainee Custody Officers (DCOs) working across Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs). DTOT ensures that DCOs receive the knowledge, skills and capabilities required to perform their role effectively and safely. The DCO Training Oversight Team (DTOT) is a geographically dispersed team comprising EO Training Assurance Officers and a HEO Training Assurance Manager. The team conducts regular assurance visits across the immigration removal estate and other training locations to monitor compliance with certification requirements and promote consistency in training delivery. The team provides quality assurance of training delivered by contracted service providers, driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with certification and contractual requirements. Through robust oversight and stakeholder engagement, DTOT helps maintain high training standards that support the safeguarding and welfare of individuals within IRCs. The successful candidate will play a key role in reviewing and assessing training materials to ensure they meet contractual and Detention Services Order (DSO) requirements. Working both collaboratively as part of the team and independently during assurance visits, they will contribute to maintaining high standards of training across the detention estate. A significant aspect of the role involves observing training delivered by Contracted Service Providers (CSPs), ensuring that only approved training materials are used and that delivery remains compliant with contractual and DSO requirements. The post holder will provide detailed feedback to training teams, identify areas for improvement, and produce comprehensive reports outlining their observations and recommendations. The successful candidate will build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels. They will represent DTOT at stakeholder meetings and act as a key point of contact for assigned Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) training teams, providing advice, guidance and assurance to support the delivery of high-quality training programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and embed a broad range of training assurance, quality management and stakeholder engagement skills within a dedicated and supportive team. The work of DTOT directly contributes to ensuring that DCOs are appropriately trained and equipped to carry out their vital role in maintaining safe and secure immigration detention environments. Please note: Northgate-based colleagues will be relocated to an alternative site in early 2027 as part of the broader Home Office estates restructure. You may be required to undertake the same or a similar role within a different team or teams (where possible, at your base location or within reasonable travel distance), depending on business priorities. With appropriate training and support, this will provide opportunities to broaden both your experience and skill set. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to): Act as the DTOT Single Point of Contact (SPoC) for assigned Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs), maintaining regular engagement with Contracted Service Provider (CSP) Training Managers and local Home Office Compliance Teams. Conduct assurance reviews of Detainee Custody Officer (DCO) training materials to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and Detention Services Orders (DSOs). Undertake regular visits to IRCs and designated training centres to assess training delivery and verify compliance with approved course content. Produce high-quality assurance reports, documenting findings, identifying areas for improvement, and providing clear, constructive feedback. Take accurate meeting minutes and deputise for the HEO Training Assurance Manager at meetings relating to DCO training oversight and assurance, when required. Support the HEO Training Assurance Manager in delivering training assurance and continuous improvement initiatives across the immigration detention estate. Build and maintain effective working relationships with Training Managers, local Compliance Teams, Home Office Subject Matter Experts and external partners to support training quality and compliance. Maintain robust governance processes, ensuring accurate records, documentation and audit trails are kept in line with organisational requirements. Working Pattern Due to the business requirements of this role, it is only available on a full-time basis. However, compressed hours are available Travel This role includes frequent UK wide travel which will include oversight stays. Some locations are not easily accessible by public transport.
** Training Assurance Officer
Government Recruitment Service - Glasgow
£34,415 to £34,931 a year
PermanentFull time
The Home Office works to build a safe, fair and prosperous UK. We achieve this through our work on counter-terrorism, policing, crime, drugs policy, immigration and passports. Immigration Enforcement is responsible for enforcing the government’s immigration laws, tackling illegal migration, removing foreign national offenders and immigration offenders from the UK. We also aim to disrupt the organised criminal groups that exploit the vulnerable for their personal gain. Learn more on our careers pages. The DCO Training Oversight Team (DTOT) sits within the Vetting and Certification Assurance Team in Immigration Detention. The team is responsible for overseeing and standardising training delivered to Detainee Custody Officers (DCOs) working across Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs). DTOT ensures that DCOs receive the knowledge, skills and capabilities required to perform their role effectively and safely. The DCO Training Oversight Team (DTOT) is a geographically dispersed team comprising EO Training Assurance Officers and a HEO Training Assurance Manager. The team conducts regular assurance visits across the immigration removal estate and other training locations to monitor compliance with certification requirements and promote consistency in training delivery. The team provides quality assurance of training delivered by contracted service providers, driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with certification and contractual requirements. Through robust oversight and stakeholder engagement, DTOT helps maintain high training standards that support the safeguarding and welfare of individuals within IRCs. The successful candidate will play a key role in reviewing and assessing training materials to ensure they meet contractual and Detention Services Order (DSO) requirements. Working both collaboratively as part of the team and independently during assurance visits, they will contribute to maintaining high standards of training across the detention estate. A significant aspect of the role involves observing training delivered by Contracted Service Providers (CSPs), ensuring that only approved training materials are used and that delivery remains compliant with contractual and DSO requirements. The post holder will provide detailed feedback to training teams, identify areas for improvement, and produce comprehensive reports outlining their observations and recommendations. The successful candidate will build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels. They will represent DTOT at stakeholder meetings and act as a key point of contact for assigned Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) training teams, providing advice, guidance and assurance to support the delivery of high-quality training programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and embed a broad range of training assurance, quality management and stakeholder engagement skills within a dedicated and supportive team. The work of DTOT directly contributes to ensuring that DCOs are appropriately trained and equipped to carry out their vital role in maintaining safe and secure immigration detention environments. Please note: Northgate-based colleagues will be relocated to an alternative site in early 2027 as part of the broader Home Office estates restructure. You may be required to undertake the same or a similar role within a different team or teams (where possible, at your base location or within reasonable travel distance), depending on business priorities. With appropriate training and support, this will provide opportunities to broaden both your experience and skill set. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to): Act as the DTOT Single Point of Contact (SPoC) for assigned Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs), maintaining regular engagement with Contracted Service Provider (CSP) Training Managers and local Home Office Compliance Teams. Conduct assurance reviews of Detainee Custody Officer (DCO) training materials to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and Detention Services Orders (DSOs). Undertake regular visits to IRCs and designated training centres to assess training delivery and verify compliance with approved course content. Produce high-quality assurance reports, documenting findings, identifying areas for improvement, and providing clear, constructive feedback. Take accurate meeting minutes and deputise for the HEO Training Assurance Manager at meetings relating to DCO training oversight and assurance, when required. Support the HEO Training Assurance Manager in delivering training assurance and continuous improvement initiatives across the immigration detention estate. Build and maintain effective working relationships with Training Managers, local Compliance Teams, Home Office Subject Matter Experts and external partners to support training quality and compliance. Maintain robust governance processes, ensuring accurate records, documentation and audit trails are kept in line with organisational requirements. Working Pattern Due to the business requirements of this role, it is only available on a full-time basis. However, compressed hours are available Travel This role includes frequent UK wide travel which will include oversight stays. Some locations are not easily accessible by public transport.