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Allocations & Assessment Officer - Part Time
Vacancy Filler - Coventry
£28,722 to £28,722 a year
PermanentPart time
We’re building thriving communities as one of the UK’s largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing.We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes.If you want to experience work that’s truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.Work for Orbit. Believe in people.The rolePart time role, working 29 hours across the working week, pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate. Salary shown is full time equivalent. Make a real difference from the moment a home becomes available. As an Allocations & Assessment Officer, you’ll be at the heart of helping people access safe, affordable homes and build successful tenancies. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary lettings team, you’ll manage allocations and assessments from start to finish, ensuring empty homes are let quickly, compliantly and with care. You’ll use your judgement, customer focus and relationship-building skills to balance individual needs with business priorities, supporting Orbit’s commitment to creating thriving communities.What you'll achieveTake ownership of the end-to-end allocation and assessment process, helping homes move quickly from empty to occupied while reducing void periods and financial loss.Carry out thoughtful, evidence-based customer assessments that support people into homes where they can build safe, sustainable and successful tenancies.Create a positive customer experience by being a trusted point of contact for applicants, customers, colleagues and partner agencies throughout the lettings journey.Build strong, collaborative relationships with local authorities and support organisations to help achieve positive housing outcomes for customers and communities.Keep accurate records, work confidently within legislation and policy, and use your insight to support continuous improvement across lettings services.What you'll bringGCSEs, or equivalent, including English and Maths.Experience delivering great customer service in a fast-paced environment.Strong communication and interviewing skills, with the ability to build rapport.Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.Confidence using IT systems and Microsoft Office to record information accurately.Good judgement and problem-solving skills to assess information, risks and decisions.Good knowledge of customer service standards in a customer-focused setting.Understanding of housing allocations, sustainable tenancies, affordability and risk-based decisions.Awareness of welfare benefits, vulnerabilities and support needs, or willingness to learn.Why Orbit?Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense.Here’s what you can expect to enjoy with us.A rewarding experience that works for youWe strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.A place to progressFrom training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you’re a student, graduate or experienced professional we’ll support you to grow.For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning.A purpose to feel proud ofWe’re proud to make a difference to people together. We’re values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people.Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website.How we hireWe aim to make our hiring process simple and fair:Online applicationInterview(s)Decision and offerWe put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check
Added on 2 Sept 2026
Save to favourites202608: Prison Officer - HMP Foston Hall
Ministry of Justice - Derby
On-sitePermanentFull time
Prison officer - HMP Foston Hall, HMP Foston Hall, Foston, Derby DE65 5DN Starting salary: £36,816 (for a 39 hour week inc 20% unsocial) City/Town: Derby Region: Midlands Vacancy type: Merit This vacancy is open to female applicants only as an occupational requirement exception under Sch 9 of the Equality Act 2010. This post is not open to male applicants. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available for this role, subject to eligibility and in line with the UK Immigration Rules in force at the time of application. However, due to current immigration requirements and recruitment timescales, candidates who require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are unlikely to be sponsored if applying to this campaign. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consider their right to work in the UK carefully before applying. You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and eligibility criteria at gov.uk. The Department will continue to comply with UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and Civil Service. An extraordinary job In this unique career, you’ll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. During the recruitment process you will be assessed on: • communicating and influencing • managing a quality service • making effective decisions • caring How to apply Once you have completed your initial application form. You will then be invited to complete stage 1 of the online tests, to see if you have basic judgement and numerical skills. If you are successful, we will invite you to the stage 2 online test values-based assessment (VBA) If you pass the online tests, we will invite you to an online assessment centre (OAC). Candidates who achieve a higher pre-determined VBA score may be invited to the OAC sooner. You will then be invited to provide a written response to three behaviour-based questions. We will explore your understanding of the prison officer role in a women’s prisons and why you are interested in the role. Once you’ve successfully completed the (OAC) and written responses and we’ve offered you a role, we will invite you to a medical and fitness test. This will cover an eyesight test, hearing test and basic health screening, including a blood pressure check. To become a prison officer, you will need to: • be at least 18 years old at the commencement of employment • meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements • pass a medical and fitness assessment • meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes • for safety reasons, meet a suitable standard of hearing. • Whilst tattoos are permitted, including those that are visible, they must not be deemed as offensive, discriminatory, violent, or intimidating in any way. Facial tattoos are generally not acceptable, except where this is for cultural, religious, or medical reasons. Pay The initial training is 37 hours a week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Your annual salary will reflect your weekly hours: • 37 hours a week = £34,928 a year • 39 hours a week = £36,816 a year • 41 hours a week = £39,334 a year All salary figures quoted include any additional allowances that are applicable to the role/location. The standard working week of a prison officer is based on a 39 hours per week shift pattern. Benefits • 25 days’ annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) • paid time off for public holidays and one extra privilege day • Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97% • cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits Read more about prison officer benefits Job offers: merit vacancy This is a merit job vacancy. If you are successful at the online assessment centre, you will be added to a merit list based on your score. When all applicants have completed the assessment centre, the prison will make job offers to individuals with the highest scores first when positions become available. You can stay on the merit list for 12 months. After this, you’ll need to apply again. Operational Support Grade Role Our Online Assessment Centre (OAC), will not only assess you against the key criteria to become a prison officer but will also determine your suitability for appointment as an operational support grade OSG If following attendance at your OAC, you are unsuccessful in your application to become a prison officer, we may instead offer you an alternative role as an OSG. Operational support grade - Ministry of Justice The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of Civil Servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. If you feel the recruitment process has breached the principles, you can raise a complaint by contacting Shared Services Connected Ltd: call 0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) Diversity & Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Reasonable adjustment support Applying for reasonable adjustment support. Just tick ‘yes’ when it asks if you think you might need it.
Added on 1 Sept 2026
Save to favourites202608: Prison Officer - HMP Full Sutton
Ministry of Justice - York
On-sitePermanentFull time
Prison officer - HMP Full Sutton HMP Full Sutton, Moor Ln, Full Sutton, York YO41 1PS Starting salary: £36,816 (for a 39 hour week inc 20% unsocial) City/Town: York Region: North East Vacancy type: Merit Due to the security status of this prison a Counter-Terrorism Check (CTC vetting) will need to be undertaken. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available for this role, subject to eligibility and in line with the UK Immigration Rules in force at the time of application. However, due to current immigration requirements and recruitment timescales, candidates who require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are unlikely to be sponsored if applying to this campaign. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consider their right to work in the UK carefully before applying. You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and eligibility criteria at gov.uk. The Department will continue to comply with UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and Civil Service. An extraordinary job In this unique career, you’ll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. During the recruitment process you will be assessed on: • communicating and influencing • managing a quality service • making effective decisions • caring To become a prison officer, you will need to: • be at least 18 years old at the commencement of employment • meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements • pass a medical and fitness assessment • meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes • for safety reasons, meet a suitable standard of hearing. • Whilst tattoos are permitted, including those that are visible, they must not be deemed as offensive, discriminatory, violent, or intimidating in any way. Facial tattoos are generally not acceptable, except where this is for cultural, religious, or medical reasons. For safety reasons, everyone training to be a prison officer needs a suitable standard of hearing (without the use of hearing aids). To work in a high security prison (category A) you must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years. How to apply Once you have completed your initial application form. You will then be invited to complete stage 1 of the online tests, to see if you have basic judgement and numerical skills. If you are successful, we invite you to the stage 2 values based assessment (VBA) If you pass the VBA, you'll progress to the Online Assessment Centre (OAC). Candidates who achieve a higher pre-determined VBA score may be invited to the OAC sooner. Once you’ve successfully completed the OAC and you are allocated to a vacancy, you will complete a medical and fitness test. This will cover an eyesight test, hearing test and basic health screening, including a blood pressure check. Pay The initial training is 37 hours a week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Your annual salary will reflect your weekly hours. • 37 hours a week = £34,928 a year • 39 hours a week = £36,816 a year • 41 hours a week = £39,334 a year All salary figures quoted include any additional allowances. The standard working week of a prison officer is based on a 39 hours per week shift pattern. Benefits • 25 days’ annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) • paid time off for public holidays and 1 extra privilege day • Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97% • cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits Read more about prison officer benefits Job offers: merit vacancy This is a merit job vacancy. If you are successful at the online assessment centre, you will be added to a merit list based on your score. When all applicants have completed the assessment centre, the prison will make job offers to individuals with the highest scores first when positions become available. You can stay on the merit list for 12 months. After this, you’ll need to apply again. Operational Support Grade Role Our Online Assessment Centre (OAC), will not only assess you against the key criteria to become a prison officer but will also determine your suitability for appointment as an operational support grade OSG If following attendance at your OAC, you are unsuccessful in your application to become a prison officer, we may instead offer you an alternative role as an OSG. Operational support grade - Ministry of Justice The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of Civil Servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. If you feel the recruitment process has breached the principles you can raise a complaint by contacting Shared Services Connected Ltd: call 0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or email Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com Diversity & Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Reasonable adjustment support Just tick ‘yes’ when it asks if you think you might need a reasonable adjustment.
Added on 1 Sept 2026
Save to favouritesSkills Development Officer 22.50 per week
New Forest District Council - Lyndhurst, Hampshire
£36,823 - £40,771 (per annum pro rata)
HybridPermanentPart time
Help shape the future workforce of the New Forest Passionate about helping people realise their potential? Interested in creating opportunities that change lives while supporting local businesses to grow? We're looking for a Skills Development & Delivery Officer to help drive the delivery of the New Forest Skills Action Plan and support the development of innovative projects that improve employability, address skills shortages and strengthen our local economy. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Economic Development Team at a time of growing ambition. You'll play a key role in bringing together employers, education providers, training organisations and community partners to create meaningful pathways into employment, apprenticeships and learning opportunities for New Forest residents.
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Added on 2 Sept 2026
Save to favourites202608: Prison Officer - HMP Guys Marsh
Ministry of Justice - Shaftesbury
On-sitePermanentFull time
Prison officer - HMP Guys Marsh HMP Guys Marsh, Guy's Marsh, Shaftesbury SP7 0AH Starting salary: £36,816 (for a 39 hour week inc 20% unsocial) City/Town: Yeovil Region: South West Vacancy type: Merit Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available for this role, subject to eligibility and in line with the UK Immigration Rules in force at the time of application. However, due to current immigration requirements and recruitment timescales, candidates who require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are unlikely to be sponsored if applying to this campaign. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consider their right to work in the UK carefully before applying. You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and eligibility criteria at gov.uk. The Department will continue to comply with UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and Civil Service. An extraordinary job In this unique career, you’ll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. During the recruitment process you will be assessed on: • communicating and influencing • managing a quality service • making effective decisions • caring To become a prison officer, you will need to: • be at least 18 years old at the commencement of employment • meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements • pass a medical and fitness assessment • meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes • for safety reasons, meet a suitable standard of hearing. • Whilst tattoos are permitted, including those that are visible, they must not be deemed as offensive, discriminatory, violent, or intimidating in any way. Facial tattoos are generally not acceptable, except where this is for cultural, religious, or medical reasons. For safety reasons, everyone training to be a prison officer needs a suitable standard of hearing (without the use of hearing aids). To work in a high security prison (category A) you must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years. How to apply Once you have completed your initial application form. You will then be invited to complete stage 1 of the online tests, to see if you have basic judgement and numerical skills. If you are successful, we invite you to the stage 2 values based assessment (VBA) If you pass the VBA, you'll progress to the Online Assessment Centre (OAC). Candidates who achieve a higher pre-determined VBA score may be invited to the OAC sooner. Once you’ve successfully completed the OAC and you are allocated to a vacancy, you will complete a medical and fitness test. This will cover an eyesight test, hearing test and basic health screening, including a blood pressure check. Pay The initial training is 37 hours a week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Your annual salary will reflect your weekly hours. • 37 hours a week = £34,928 a year • 39 hours a week = £36,816 a year • 41 hours a week = £39,334 a year All salary figures quoted include any additional allowances. The standard working week of a prison officer is based on a 39 hours per week shift pattern. Benefits • 25 days’ annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) • paid time off for public holidays and 1 extra privilege day • Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97% • cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits Read more about prison officer benefits Job offers: merit vacancy This is a merit job vacancy. If you are successful at the online assessment centre, you will be added to a merit list based on your score. When all applicants have completed the assessment centre, the prison will make job offers to individuals with the highest scores first when positions become available. You can stay on the merit list for 12 months. After this, you’ll need to apply again. Operational Support Grade Role Our Online Assessment Centre (OAC), will not only assess you against the key criteria to become a prison officer but will also determine your suitability for appointment as an operational support grade OSG If following attendance at your OAC, you are unsuccessful in your application to become a prison officer, we may instead offer you an alternative role as an OSG. Operational support grade - Ministry of Justice The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of Civil Servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. If you feel the recruitment process has breached the principles you can raise a complaint by contacting Shared Services Connected Ltd: call 0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or email Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com Diversity & Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Reasonable adjustment support Just tick ‘yes’ when it asks if you think you might need a reasonable adjustment.
Added on 1 Sept 2026
Save to favouritesVeterans Support Officer - Wiltshire - Reference 92
Alabare - Salisbury
£25,428 to £26,247 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
As a Veteran Support Officer you will support former service personnel to move from homelessness towards stability, independence and sustainable accommodation through skilled, person-centred housing related support. The role is veteran-focused and trauma-informed, recognising the impact of military life, transition, isolation, mental health, substance misuse, debt and disrupted housing, while helping veterans build confidence, resilience and hope for the future. Car driver preferred with access to a road worthy vehicle and business insurance, but not essential.
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Added on 2 Sept 2026
Save to favourites202608: Prison Officer - HMP Swinfen Hall
Ministry of Justice - Staffordshire
On-sitePermanentFull time
Prison officer - HMP Swinfen Hall HMP Swinfen Hall (YOI) - Lichfield Staffordshire, WS14 9QS Starting salary: £36,816 (for a 39 hour week inc 20% unsocial) City/Town: Lichfield Region: West Midlands Vacancy type: Merit Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available for this role, subject to eligibility and in line with the UK Immigration Rules in force at the time of application. However, due to current immigration requirements and recruitment timescales, candidates who require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are unlikely to be sponsored if applying to this campaign. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consider their right to work in the UK carefully before applying. You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and eligibility criteria at gov.uk. The Department will continue to comply with UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and Civil Service. An extraordinary job In this unique career, you’ll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. During the recruitment process you will be assessed on: • communicating and influencing • managing a quality service • making effective decisions • caring To become a prison officer, you will need to: • be at least 18 years old at the commencement of employment • meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements • pass a medical and fitness assessment • meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes • for safety reasons, meet a suitable standard of hearing. • Whilst tattoos are permitted, including those that are visible, they must not be deemed as offensive, discriminatory, violent, or intimidating in any way. Facial tattoos are generally not acceptable, except where this is for cultural, religious, or medical reasons. For safety reasons, everyone training to be a prison officer needs a suitable standard of hearing (without the use of hearing aids). To work in a high security prison (category A) you must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years. How to apply Once you have completed your initial application form. You will then be invited to complete stage 1 of the online tests, to see if you have basic judgement and numerical skills. If you are successful, we invite you to the stage 2 values based assessment (VBA) If you pass the VBA, you'll progress to the Online Assessment Centre (OAC). Candidates who achieve a higher pre-determined VBA score may be invited to the OAC sooner. Once you’ve successfully completed the OAC and you are allocated to a vacancy, you will complete a medical and fitness test. This will cover an eyesight test, hearing test and basic health screening, including a blood pressure check. Pay The initial training is 37 hours a week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Your annual salary will reflect your weekly hours. • 37 hours a week = £34,928 a year • 39 hours a week = £36,816 a year • 41 hours a week = £39,334 a year All salary figures quoted include any additional allowances. The standard working week of a prison officer is based on a 39 hours per week shift pattern. Benefits • 25 days’ annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) • paid time off for public holidays and 1 extra privilege day • Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97% • cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits Read more about prison officer benefits Job offers: merit vacancy This is a merit job vacancy. If you are successful at the online assessment centre, you will be added to a merit list based on your score. When all applicants have completed the assessment centre, the prison will make job offers to individuals with the highest scores first when positions become available. You can stay on the merit list for 12 months. After this, you’ll need to apply again. Operational Support Grade Role Our Online Assessment Centre (OAC), will not only assess you against the key criteria to become a prison officer but will also determine your suitability for appointment as an operational support grade OSG If following attendance at your OAC, you are unsuccessful in your application to become a prison officer, we may instead offer you an alternative role as an OSG. Operational support grade - Ministry of Justice The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of Civil Servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. If you feel the recruitment process has breached the principles you can raise a complaint by contacting Shared Services Connected Ltd: call 0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or email Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com Diversity & Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Reasonable adjustment support Just tick ‘yes’ when it asks if you think you might need a reasonable adjustment.
Added on 3 Sept 2026
Save to favouritesAttendance Officer and Administration Coordinator - Kendrick School
Teaching Vacancies - Reading, Berkshire
PermanentFull time
What skills and experience we're looking for Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 3.30pm - Term time only - Required for October 2026 Kendrick School is a successful 11-18 girls’ grammar school in Reading. Graded ‘Outstanding’ in all its OFSTED inspections, Kendrick School is a centre of academic excellence with a track record of high performance and achievement. We have vacancy for an Attendance Officer and Administration Coordinator to join our Student Welfare Team. Our Attendance Officer plays a vital role in sustaining our strong attendance culture, supporting students and families and ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive and achieve their full potential. The role includes: • Monitoring statutory attendance and punctuality data daily and ensuring that this information is swiftly made available to appropriate staff. • Follow-up on every absence with students, families and/or staff as appropriate and ensure all attendance is accurately recorded. • Identify and implement intervention strategies to address and continually improve attendance and punctuality. • Be responsible for the day-to-day management of the administration team. Applicants must have a desire to see every child reach their highest possible outcome and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both adults and children. They must be professional, IT competent and be able to produce and analyse data for reports. What the school offers its staff This is a busy role, and the successful candidate must be able to work calmly under pressure, use their own initiative and work well as part of a team. Being versatile, proactive and well organised are key skills required for this role. The successful candidate must be willing to undertake first aid training. Kendrick School is a welcoming, inclusive and happy community, with students who are engaging, cooperative and eager to learn. Benefits include free-car parking, access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Scheme, a contributory pension scheme, training and development and use of our swimming pool and sporting facilities. An application form and a job description can be downloaded from the school website - https://www.kendrick.reading.sch.uk. Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Closing date: 5pm Monday 21st September 2026 Interviews: week commencing 28th September 2026 We encourage interested candidates to apply early, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. Kendrick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. Kendrick School is an Equal Opportunity employer 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.
Added on 3 Sept 2026
Save to favouritesChief Communications Officer, No10 Communications Team
Government Recruitment Service - Manchester
£59,207 to £59,207 a year
TemporaryFull time
The Prime Minister’s Office enables the Prime Minster to deliver the Government’s overall priorities and to communicate the Government’s policies to Parliament, the public and international audiences. From the Policy Unit and the Communications Team, Switchboard and Custodians, to the Events & Visits team and the world class Private Office support; the diverse No10 team draws on varied expertise from across the Civil Service and beyond. The teams come together to deliver excellent service to the Prime Minister while also making No10 a great place to work. The Prime Minister’s Press Office is seeking an outstanding communications professional to join Number 10 North as a Chief Communications Officer. This role will appeal to an experienced communications leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working closely with Ministers, and can quickly grasp complex policy issues. You will bring exceptional news judgement, strong regional communications expertise and the ability to provide clear, confident advice at the highest levels of government. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team at the centre of government, supporting delivery of high-profile media moments and content, shaping news stories and supporting the Prime Minister’s priorities across the country. Based in No10 North, this high-profile and cross-cutting role plays a critical part in ensuring the Prime Minister’s communications resonate with audiences in every region and nation of the UK. Working across Number 10, Whitehall and regional networks, you will help ensure government communications are locally relevant, strategically aligned and deliver maximum impact. The successful candidate will also provide direct communications support to the Prime Minister when he is working in No10 North, helping to shape and deliver media activity around some of the Government's highest-profile announcements and priorities. The demands of this post are high. You will need: A strong understanding of regional media landscapes, with experience of reaching and engaging audiences at a local level through targeted communications. Outstanding media handling skills and exceptional news judgement, with the ability to identify opportunities, manage risks and operate effectively in a fast-paced news environment. Excellent drafting skills, with the ability to produce compelling media materials, briefings and communications advice to the highest standard and at pace. Strong digital communications skills, including an understanding of how social media platforms, online communities and digital content can be used to amplify messaging, engage audiences and support communications objectives. A proven track record of delivering integrated communications campaigns, spanning media, stakeholder and digital channels to achieve strategic objectives. First-rate interpersonal skills, enabling you to build effective relationships and work confidently with colleagues at all levels across Number 10, No10 North and government departments. Strong briefing and stakeholder management capabilities, with the confidence to represent the Prime Minister’s position in senior cross-government forums, provide media briefings during Prime Ministerial visits, and coordinate communications responses during major national events or crises. Working in the Prime Minister’s Comms Team frequently involves working under pressure and to immovable deadlines, as well as routine out of hours work, including duties, and some travel. Main duties of the post include: Leading the regional and local communications planning for Prime Ministerial announcements, ensuring activity is tailored to key audiences across the country and delivered in close partnership with No.10 communications teams. Developing and delivering multi-disciplinary communications plans that support the Prime Minister's priorities, including the Government's devolution agenda, working closely with No.10 Strategic Communications colleagues. Building and maintaining strong relationships with regional and local media, securing effective engagement and maximising the impact of Government communications. Helping to oversee the day-to-day communications operation of No10 North, including communicating its vital work whilst ensuring seamless coordination with colleagues across Downing Street and Whitehall. Supporting the PM when he is working at No10 North. Cultivate and maintain effective networks across government, particularly with regional communications teams, while working closely with political communications colleagues within the bounds of the Civil Service Code and propriety guidance. Provide strategic communications advice to government departments, shaping the planning, presentation and delivery of high-profile announcements to ensure alignment with the Prime Minister's priorities and regional audience needs. Identify and manage communications risks, providing expert advice on media handling and response strategies for fast-moving regional news developments. Contribute to the out-of-hours press operation, providing overnight and weekend duty press cover on a rota basis and supporting the response to emerging issues as required.
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Added on 4 Sept 2026
Save to favouritesSpecial Educational Needs Support Officer (SENSO)
inploi - Stockport
Competitive
PermanentFull time
Job title: SENSO (Business Support Officer) Services to People Children’s Salary: Scale 4 (£27,274 - £29,071) Hours of work: 37 hours per week Contract Type : Temporary 12 months Work location: Hybrid Stopford House and homeworking Application Deadline: 13th September 2026 11:59pm Please be aware that we may close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Shortlisting Date: 15th September 2026 Interview Date: 21st September 2026 Interview Type: Microsoft Teams. Join us at Stockport Council Best for Inclusion winner at the Greater Manchester Good Employment Awards 2026 Your Role The EHC Assessment & Review Team in Stockport is seeking to recruit a Business Support Officer (SENSO) to work within the EHCP Team in Stockport on a temporary basis for 12 months. The successful candidate will support the EHC Assessment & Review Team with the coordination of its duties around the statutory Education, Health and Care needs assessment and review process. This is a challenging and busy role within a friendly team. About You We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have a desire to support children and young people with special educational needs and their families who are going through the EHC needs assessment process and who have good organisation skills and a keen eye for detail. If you are enthusiastic, motivated, hard-working and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs we would like to hear from you. About Us 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 Charlotte Burke, Team Leader for Education, Health and Care Plans via charlotte.burke@stockport.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check. 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 to be shortlisted for Assessment 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, Instagram 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. Supporting Documents ↗ Job Profile
Added on 3 Sept 2026
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