Domestic Abuse Specialist Officer
Colchester City Council - Colchester, Essex
£29,943 to £36,738 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
About the Role As our Domestic Abuse Specialist Officer, you will: • Act as a specialist lead on domestic abuse across CBH, providing expertise andadvice. • Review policies, procedures, and services that deliver positive outcomes. • Work alongside local partners to provide a coordinated and effective multi-agency response. • Support our Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) accreditation. • Use data, insight, and learning to drive continuous improvement. You will help shape innovative initiatives, including work around economic abuse, financial resilience, and early intervention, helping ensure our services remain responsive to emerging needs and changing legislation.
Office Housekeeper / Cleaner – Leeds
Concept Resources - LS11 0NE
from £12.71 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Location: Arlington Business Centre, Leeds, LS11 Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour Hours: 2:00pm – 6:00pm Contract: Temp to Perm Start Date: ASAP We are currently recruiting for a Housekeeper / Cleaner to work at a professional corporate office in Leeds. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity and involves more than standard office cleaning. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working within a corporate environment and helping to keep offices, kitchens, meeting rooms and refreshment areas clean, tidy and presentable. Working Hours 2:00pm – 6:00pm Pay £12.71 per hour The Role Your duties will include: General office cleaning Mopping floors Vacuuming Dusting and wiping surfaces Cleaning and maintaining kitchen areas Washing crockery Cleaning and refilling coffee machines Cleaning and resetting meeting rooms Ensuring communal areas remain clean and presentable Responding to reasonable ad-hoc requests from the Facilities Management team As this is a corporate office environment, good presentation and a professional attitude are important. Dress Code A plain all-black or all-blue dress code is required while working on site.
Fire, Health and Safety Officer
NHS Jobs - Sheffield
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
PermanentFull time
The post holder will provide first line advice, information, training and support to the managers, staff, contractors and visitors. Seeking advice from other specialists where required i.e. Head of Facilities and Health & Safety, Authorised Engineer (fire). Plans and undertakes a programme of fire, health & safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments of Trust equipment and operations, covering relevant legislation, guidance, including Health Technical Memorandum, and appropriate National Standards. Produce reports of findings and costed recommendations. Delivers agreed remedial action plans with clear, measurable outcomesensuring actions are prioritised, completed within required timescales, and lead to sustained statutory compliance. The post holder will provide advice and support to staff dealing with fire, health & safety related incidents/accidents and/or near misses, including RIDDOR reportable, and to initiate and co-ordinate the investigation and follow-up of RIDDOR reportable incidents, providing regular briefings as appropriate and facilitating learning throughout the organisation. Establish a structured programme of fire, health & safety training throughout the Trust, working closely with all levels of management to identify and monitor fire, health & safety training needs across the Trust. Ensures that all employees receive adequate training and best practice instructions to comply with fire, health & safety requirements. This includes identifying suitable training provision, contributing to the development of training programme, as well as delivering training as appropriate. Contributes to development and implementation of well-rehearsed business continuity plans, major incident and emergency planning to ensure the Trust and its officers can deal with fire, health & safety emergencies. To support and advise on fire, health & safety issues within new builds, projects and conversions and being a member of project team groups as appropriate. With particular emphasis on specifications for fire, health & safety precautions, compliance with applicable legislation at both design and construction stages. Ensure appropriate measures are developed and maintained to control the activities of contractors working on site and ensure their activities do not compromise the safety precautions. Support the Fire Safety Manager with the development of a strategy for reducing unwanted fire signals within the Trust and liaise with the Local Fire Authority as part of the overall fire safety strategy. Ensure that the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) checks related to fire, health & safety meet all statutory and legal requirements (including for example frequency and content of the checks), and that they are completed in a timely manner. Maintains the health & safety risk register, reporting key risks to the Head of Facilities and Health & Safety and ensuring the successful mitigation of those risks.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Teaching Vacancies - Torquay, Devon
PermanentPart time
What skills and experience we're looking for Are you ready to lead with vision and precision? Join our trust leadership team as Chief Financial Officer and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our trust of two schools: Torquay Boys' Grammar School and Torquay Academy. This is more than a numbers role: it’s about strategy, stewardship, and impact to improve education in Torquay. You will: • Drive financial planning and ensure long-term sustainability; • Identify opportunities to maximise resources to support educational excellence; • Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with statutory requirements; • Provide clear, actionable insights to inform strategic decisions; • Build strong relationships across the school community and with external partners; • Champion best practice in financial governance and risk management; • Contribute to major projects and capital developments. We’re looking for: • A qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent); • Proven experience in senior financial leadership; • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills; • A proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to influence at all levels; • Commitment to safeguarding and the ethos of the TBGS Multi-Academy Trust. If you’re ready to combine financial expertise with strategic vision and make a lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you. What the school offers its staff • Supportive work environment in caring, forward-thinking schools that thrive because of team dynamic; • Competitive pay and conditions; • Health care provided by Simply Health. Commitment to safeguarding Torquay Boys' Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This responsibility falls to all staff and as such safeguarding training is provided upon commencement of employment, with regular and annual updates. All applicants must be aware they will be subject to enhanced DBS and child protection checks.
Family Safeguarding and Attendance Officer
Teaching Vacancies - Boston, Lincolnshire
PermanentFull time
What skills and experience we're looking for This is a new position, recognising the importance of supporting all our children to attend school. At Hawthorn Tree, we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic, supportive and inclusive learning environment where both pupils and staff can thrive. We believe in delivering an exceptional education that empowers all children to reach their full potential. Our school is a place where care, community and inclusivity come together to create a learning experience that makes every day count. We are excited to invite applications for the position of Family Safeguarding and Attendance Officer to join our outstanding team of professionals. About the Role As a Family Safeguarding and Attendance Officer, you will provide high-quality support to identified pupils and families, working in collaboration with the SENDCo and Senior Leaders. You will take a lead role in providing high quality and effective safeguarding and pastoral support across the school, maintaining accurate records and working with colleagues, pupils, parents and external agencies to ensure appropriate plans and strategies are in place to support pupils and their families. You will provide a positive image of the school in all dealings with parents, visitors and outside agencies. You will promote a positive attendance culture and intervene early with families to ensure pupil's attendance does not decline. You will be solution focused and forge strong working relationships with all stakeholders. What the school offers its staff Hawthorn Tree provides: • Access to extensive, high-quality professional development opportunities. • Access to networking across the County. • The opportunity to progress across the organisation, realising your career ambitions. • Access to Lincolnshire County Council’s counselling and wellbeing support. • A fantastic working environment, with a team that works together for the benefit of all our children. Be part of one of the best schools in the world! Visits to the school are warmly welcomed or for an informal discussion please contact the school via email:enquiries@hawthorn-tree.lincs.sch.uk or telephone: 01205 363031 • Tours: Can be arranged • Closing date: 12pm, 18th September 2026 • Shortlisting: 19th September 2026 • Interview date: 23rd September 2026 • Start date: ASAP 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.
Domestic Abuse Principal Officer
NHS Jobs - Slough
£41,873 to £47,238 a year
PermanentFull time
Directorate: Public Health, Public Protection, Engagement & Communities Pay Level: 7, £41,873 - £47, 238 (fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance) Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office) DBS requirement: Enhanced The closing date for applications is midnight on 11th September 2026 Interviews will be held week commencing 28th September 2026 What you’ll be doing: We're looking for a Domestic Abuse Principal Officer to lead the coordination of a programme of work to improve outcomes related to domestic abuse and reduce inequalities across Slough. Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by domestic abuse?This is an exciting opportunity to join Slough Borough Council’s Community Safety team, with the post supporting work across children, families and communities. The role provides an opportunity to work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external partners across Slough to prevent and reduce domestic abuse in our borough. In this role, you will play a crucial part in coordinating support services, raising awareness, and working with partner agencies to ensure a comprehensive and effective response to domestic abuse across Slough. Ideally you will have previous knowledge and expertise in domestic abuse, alongside experience of leading multi-agency collaboration, partnership working and stakeholder engagement. The successful postholder will become a strategic lead on domestic abuse for Slough Borough Council and will help enable the Council to fulfil its duties under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. Ideally the candidate will have significant experience Domestic Abuse themed work and partnership working. You should be competent in using IT systems to record the project implementation and management. A full, current driving licence is desirable, and it is essential that you have a willingness to work out-of-hours work. Our Council: Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives. What we offer: We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged. We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months’ service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached. Alongside a competitive salary, we provide: 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years’ service. The Local Government Pension Scheme Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality. Tax-free childcare and childcare services Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work. Accessibility and Support: Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team: Recruitment@slough.gov.uk. Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond. Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive. Follow the link HERE to learn more. Right to Work and Checks: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. How we recruit at Slough Borough Council Our 8 Core Skills At Slough Borough Council, we are moving Forward Together. Our core skills reflect what we value and will form part of your interview. Click here to find out more - How we recruit | Slough Borough Council How to Apply: Please click on the Apply button below to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you! Join Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our transformation and growth. The Council reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive a number of suitable applications. Join Slough Borough Council – Move Forward Together!
Neighbourhood Officer (Job Share)
United Welsh - Caerphilly
£15,680
PermanentPart time
Job Advert Please note, this vacancy closes at 12pm, midday, on 7th September 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Job Profile • Permanent • Job Share, 14 hours • £15,680 per annum (£39,200 FTE) • Closes Monday 7th September 12pm • Interviews 15th / 16th September Reporting to Manager job title: Senior Neighbourhood Officer Broad purpose of the post Our Neighbourhood team is growing, and we’re looking for a Neighbourhood Officer to join us. As a Neighbourhood Officer, you will provide an efficient, responsive, visible and customer-focused neighbourhood and tenancy management service. This will involve delivering our Neighbourhood plans, making sure all occupation contracts and estates are professionally managed in line with relevant policies, procedures, legal and regulatory requirements to create vibrant, sustainable communities where people want to live and work. Key Accountabilities • To pro-actively deal with all aspects of occupation contracts and estate management; managing services to maintain the environment to a high standard, and supporting our customers to manage their occupation contracts appropriately and to remedy any breaches of contracts if these occur • To make sure that new residents are appropriately supported throughout the important early stages of their contracts and to take pro-active action where appropriate • Through the delivery of neighbourhood plans, to take a leading role in the wider engagement of communities and be a key driver for positive change in our neighbourhoods; identifying and putting in place community initiatives and leading on activities aimed at improving overall neighbourhood sustainability and the quality of our residents’ lives • Have a visible presence and be recognisable to our customer, displaying a “can do” attitude at all times • To involve our customers in all aspects of the neighbourhood service to make sure their voice is heard and their views are positively received • To work with and influence external agencies at a neighbourhood level; developing partnership approaches, signposting residents to relevant services and undertaking joint service provision or initiatives where appropriate to develop and improve • To be a proactive member of the team and work with colleagues across the business to support community engagement activity, always seeking to improve and develop your own skills and the performance of the team, and operate within and comply with United Welsh policies, procedures, and values at all times • Develop and maintain excellent relationships with teams across the organisation to enable partnership working • To support Neighbourhood Co-ordinators. local services Personal Requirements Essential • Experience of working in social housing or a related sector • Experience of managing complex cases with effective outcomes • Up to date knowledge of housing legislation and housing policy • Commitment to the delivery of exceptional customer service and the ability to treat all customers with equally high standards of respect and consideration • Ability to plan and prioritise own workload in order to achieve objectives, whilst remaining calm under pressure • Ability to work flexibly in a challenging and changing environment, dealing with unpredictable people and situations calmly and effectively • Effective team-player, ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships both internally and externally • Ability to challenge the ‘status quo,’ to seek and deliver continuous improvement and service development • Competent using all Microsoft Office packages including Word and Excel • Ability to produce statistical reports and information in a variety of formats. • Excellent written, oral and numeracy skills Desirable • Experience using IBS Housing Management system • Housing Policy or similar qualification • Experience of working restoratively with customers • Welsh language skills Cover Letter requirement When applying, please upload a cover letter in no more than 1000 words highlighting how you meet each of the essential and desirable (where applicable) criteria on the job advert. This is the main resource we use when making shortlisting decisions. Requirements within the essential criteria of the Personal Requirements will be used for shortlisting purposes. However, all of the criteria will be considered in the process of making an appointment.
Contractor Competency Authorising Officer
The Clancy Group - Basingstoke
PermanentFull time
Contractor Competency Authorising Officer £70,000 - £90,000 DOE Plus car and package Faraday Office Park Basingstoke We are innovative That’s why we need people like you to help us. People who enjoy finding new ways to do things … We are currently seeking a Contractor Competency Authorising Officer (CCAO) to join our dynamic Energy team. This permanent role involves ensuring the competency of contractor personnel within the electrical distribution field, specifically for SSEN works ranging from 11kV to 132kV. Here are some of the activities you'll be involved with... Assessing individuals against defined competency criteria, including technical knowledge, experience, and understanding of Distribution Safety Rules. Conducting structured assessments using interviews, scenario questioning, and evidence review. Verifying candidate evidence such as training records, authorisations, logbooks, and experience records. Producing and signing a Contractor Competence Assurance Statement for each candidate. Maintaining contractor competency matrices and role profiles, ensuring reassessment where necessary. Operating independently from programme and commercial pressures to ensure consistency and fairness in competence decisions. Maintaining strong communication and collaboration with SSEN Authorising Officers, Operational Safety teams, and Project & Delivery Managers. We'd love to hear from you if you can demonstrate... Significant experience working in UK electricity distribution networks. Strong understanding of Distribution Safety Rules, Permit to Work systems, and HV/EHV operational protocols. Experience in roles such as Senior Authorised Person (SAP), Authorising Officer, Electrical Safety Manager, or Commissioning Manager/Lead Engineer. Recognised electrical qualification or equivalent industry route. Full UK Driving licence. High Voltage (HV) operational experience appropriate to distribution environments. Desirable Experience: Previous SSEN authorisation (current or historical). Experience conducting formal competence assessments or audits. Involvement in large capital delivery or complex outage programmes. Familiarity with contractor assurance models under DNO governance. Our Company Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations. Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone’s growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more. We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment. What Next You apply, and we respond within two weeks (we know how annoying it is not to hear anything back)! If you don’t receive feedback within that timescale, please don’t be afraid to chase us - one of our values is to do what we say we will do! Benefits In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme. Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed.
Asset, Quality and Contracts Officer
NHS Jobs - Bromley
£45,953 to £54,252 a year
PermanentFull time
Key Responsibilities: Assist in the management and maintenance of the Digital Services Configuration Management Database (CMDB) in line with Digital Services IT Asset Management Process Regular Audits of all Assets / Software within the Trust Regular Reporting of all Digital Services administration processes within the Trust to Digital Services Senior Management Team Assist the Asset, Quality and Contracts Manager in producing the data required for the Service Reviews both internal to Digital and Trust wide Assist in the establishment of effective communication on all aspects of user support for software and asset management and the wider business. Deliver Digital Services Administration services to the Trust, taking ownership and resolving requests in line with policy, procedures, SLA, and OLA requirements Developing, monitoring, and maintaining the policies and procedures within the Digital Services Department Ensure all Digital Services Administration processes are up to date and relevant, conducting regular reviews. Providing knowledge transfer and training materials to other members of staff Maintain awareness of all developments across the Digital Services functions Ensure all communication is clear and concise and contains no technical jargon when communicating with the business, including negotiating with staff at all levels across the trust Ensure all updates to the IT Service Management tool for ticket updates are conducted in a timely and non-jargon format, adhering to the Digital Services Service Level Agreements / Operating Level agreements and policies and procedures, including liaising with peers and managers on Digital Services Other duties as agreed with the Asset Quality and Contracts manager Provide support to staff within different functions of the Digital Services department Assist in providing training and support for all departments within Digital Services in regards to maintaining Customer Excellence through quality control Assist in the predicting trends based on reporting, performance, KPIs, SLAs and OLAs to enable delivery of a high standard of service Ensure Service Quality is maintained within the Digital Services Department Report and Records breaches of security to the Trust's data protection and digital services security lead Adherence to all Trust Policies and Procedures, National Procedures and National Legislation including the Data Protection Act and Misuse of Computers Act Has the ability to work to agreed objectives, and able to work when needed without supervision and prioritise workload accordingly.
Apprentice Admin/Office Manager
Mitie
PermanentFull time
Location: Kajima Darlington Schools - Darlington - Education VillageSalary: £16,686.08Ready to turn your potential into something extraordinary?At Mitie, we're the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company. We deliver critical services that power businesses, communities, and individuals across the nation. Joining Mitie means being part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the passion to make a difference. We're here to help you kick off your career with purpose, passion, and plenty of support. Whether you're stepping into your first job or looking to change your career, our apprenticeships are your ticket to learning, earning, and achieving. With us, you'll gain nationally recognised qualifications, real-world experience, and a competitive salary - all while being part of a company that truly cares about its people and the planet. We're proud to be one of the Top 100 Apprentice Employers in the UK and a leader in creating inclusive workplaces where everyone can shine. Together, we're shaping brighter futures - for you, for our communities, and for our world. What You'll Be DoingAs part of our team, you'll be based at Darlington Education Village, supporting the delivery of facilities management services within a busy educational environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in facilities management while developing valuable business administration, customer service, commercial and operational skills that will set you up for a successful career. You'll work closely with the Facilities Manager and wider site team, supporting the day-to-day operation of the contract and helping ensure essential services are delivered efficiently and effectively. Every day will bring new opportunities to learn, solve problems and make a real difference. As an Apprentice Office / Administration Manager, you'll be at the heart of what we do, making a real impact from day one. Here's a glimpse of what your journey could include: -Providing administrative support to the Facilities Manager and wider FM team. -Managing incoming emails, telephone calls and correspondence. -Maintaining office filing systems and management information records. -Producing reports, spreadsheets, presentations and operational documentation. -Supporting the service desk by logging, tracking and coordinating reactive maintenance requests. -Allocating work requests to engineers, contractors and site teams. -Monitoring job progress and helping ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are achieved. -Assisting with the administration and tracking of contract variations from request through to completion. -Supporting the coordination of small works projects, including quotations, approvals, project trackers and completion records. -Maintaining contract documentation, supplier records and procurement information. -Supporting the administration of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and compliance records. -Helping maintain critical documentation including fire safety records, water hygiene information, electrical certification, gas safety documentation, asbestos records, risk assessments, method statements and contractor permits. -Assisting with audits, inspections and compliance reporting activities. -Building positive relationships with school representatives, contractors, suppliers and colleagues. -Providing excellent customer service and professional support to stakeholders across the contract. -Learning how facilities management contracts operate within a live educational environment. As part of your apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a relevant Business Administration apprenticeship programme. You'll be supported by experienced colleagues, dedicated mentors and our Apprenticeship Team through a combination of classroom learning, on-the-job training, one-to-one coaching, e-learning resources and practical workplace experience. Throughout the programme you'll gain valuable experience in service desk management, facilities management administration, contract management, variation control, small works coordination, compliance management, customer service, financial administration, supplier management and office management. Our dedicated Apprenticeship Team will support you every step of the way, helping you make the most of every opportunity and achieve the goals you already have - and those you have yet to discover. Could You Be Our Next Apprentice?We're searching for organised, enthusiastic individuals who are excited about learning and ready to take on new challenges. To succeed as a Mitie apprentice, you'll need: -Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. -Good organisational skills and attention to detail. -Confidence using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. -The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a busy environment. -A professional and customer-focused approach. -A willingness to learn and develop new skills. -GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent). It would also be beneficial if you have: -Previous administration experience. -Experience using CAFM or helpdesk systems. -An understanding of facilities management or property services. -Experience of document management and record keeping. No prior experience? No problem! If you're enthusiastic and ready to learn, we'll give you all the tools and support you need to succeed. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, opportunities may be available to progress into roles such as Facilities Coordinator, Facilities Administrator, Contract Support, Office Manager or Assistant Facilities Manager. Mitie is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. If you are working in regulated activity please note that you are subject to the following: -It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. vulnerable adults, children or both). -This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and Mitie is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children or vulnerable adults.