Pre-Construction Housing Delivery Team Manager
Essex County Council - Harlow, Essex
£550 to £600 a day
HybridTemporaryFull time
Pre-Construction Housing Delivery Team Manager - Harlow District Council Harlow District Council Temporary, Full Time £550.00 - £600.00 per day/umbrella Location: Harlow Closing Date: Sunday 27th September 2026 Harlow District Council is an ambitious authority delivering a significant Housing Capital Programme, with investment of approximately £150m over the next two years. The council is building a high-performing team of professionals to support the delivery of its housing and asset management priorities. Harlow itself offers a strong quality of life, with excellent shopping, leisure facilities, and strong transport links, including access to the M11 and M25, as well as rail connections to London and Stansted Airport. The role: Harlow Council is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Team Manager to join its Housing Capital Works team, supporting the early-stage development of a large-scale programme of refurbishment and component replacement works across occupied council homes, including both low- and high-rise blocks. This post requires the successful individual to be based on site 2-4 days per week. The role sits within a fast-paced pre-construction environment where you will take responsibility for shaping future investment programmes before delivery begins. This includes ensuring schemes are properly scoped, designed, costed and fully compliant prior to handover to the delivery phase. Working collaboratively with internal housing, asset management and procurement teams, as well as external consultants and technical advisors, you will help identify priority estates and buildings, coordinate surveys, inspections and feasibility work, and develop well-defined capital projects ready for tender and delivery. A key part of the role will involve ensuring all works are developed in line with CDM 2015 regulations, the Building Safety Act 2022 and RIBA Plan of Work principles, with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance and quality in occupied residential environments. You will also work closely with the following colleagues; Consultation and engagement teams to ensure Section 20 Leasehold consultation, Tenants communication and RLO function are fully and timely informs of programme matters and ensuring appropriate consultation is supported throughout programme development. Procurement colleagues to support the tendering and evaluation of consultancy services and planned works. Delivery teams to ensure smooth transition from pre-construction into execution via timely contract execution, handover, mobilisation and supplier P2P set-up. This is a role for someone who can operate across multiple schemes at different stages, maintaining a strong overview of programme priorities while driving detailed project development at pace. The experience you will bring: A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role with either a housing association or local authority. Proven experience managing housing refurbishment projects and multi-million-pound contracts (£3-5m). Experience managing a team, including Project Managers and Resident Liaison Officers. Experience in managing consultants and contractor performance. Experience of design and build / traditional contracts (desirable). Strong experience in KPI reporting, budget monitoring, and monthly valuations. Experience of operating successfully in Major Works (Capital) Unwavering focus and significant capability in delivering real outputs and valuefor the organisation and residents. Demonstrate ability to lead and motivate Proven capability towork collaboratively with other teams and colleagues, delivering the required outputs for Harlow residents. Knowledge of and capability in delivering applicable social housing, asset management legislative and regulatory obligations. Experience of using asset data and resident feedback to develop Major Works' capital investment programmes. Significant capability in ensuring datais accurate and utilising it to support effective decision making and add value to SHP's activities. Experience of maximising outputs and value for residents via effective engagement and involvement Experience of supporting accurate budget monitoring reporting. Responsibilities and Outcomes: Effective Team leadership and managementof the team, delivering the required outputs for HOPS and residents. Support delivery and compliance with all applicable asset management legislative and regulatory obligations. Lead on the development of intelligent Major Works programmes utilising accurate, reliable data, systems and reporting. Supporting the delivery of accurate and effective budget planning, management and forecasting. Effective collaborative workingwith other colleagues and teams delivering the required outputs for SHP and residents. Leading and supporting the delivery of service improvement projects delivering the required outputs for HOPS and residents Check suitability of condition data for homes and programming works to ensure all homes meet the Govt's Decent Homes legislative standard and also accurately reporting on this. These are critical regulatory standards set by the Regulator of Social Housing. Attached below is the RSH's Safety & Quality Standard and the extract below on Stock Quality and Decency which this "Team Management" post should be familiar with. (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65f8250c78087a001a59ebac/April_2024_-_Safety_and_Quality_Standard_FINAL.pdf) Qualifications: Professional building services qualification, eg. RICS, CIOB. (Desirable) What to do next: If you are interested in applying to this post, please do so on the Working for Essex site or email louise.butler@essex.gov.uk for further information.
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Digi-go Driver
Essex County Council - Braintree, Essex
£25,959 to £25,959 a year
PermanentFull time
Digi-go Driver Permanent, Full Time £25,959 per annum Location: Braintree Closing Date: 4th May 2026 Join the Future of Transport with DigiGo! Are you ready to embark on a journey into the future of public transport? DigiGo, Essex's premier, on-demand shared public transport service, is on the lookout for enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our team of DigiGo Drivers. We are recruiting for a range of full and part time driver roles, to enable a significant expansion in the DigiGo service happening in Summer 2026. Full time - 37 hours over 4 days Part-time (AM) - 19.6 hours over 3 days currently 6:40 until 14:10 (subject to change) Part-time (PM) - 19.6 hours over 3 days currently 14:40 until 22:10 (subject to change) Super part time - 15 hours over 3 evenings only 17:10 until 22:10 (subject to change) All the above roles operate on a rolling rota, including a mixture of weekdays and weekends. The above roles will also receive a 10% flat rate allowance on top of your salary. We also have the following working pattern available: Seasonal as and when - based entirely on available shifts and needs of the service Successful applicants will be invited to attend an in-person interview at The Plaza, Great Notley. Specifics around the working patterns can be discussed further with the interview panel. Why DigiGo? DigiGo offers a revolutionary on-demand and pre-bookable travel experience in Essex. No fixed route or timetable-putting passengers in control of their journey. Booked seamlessly through the TravelEssex app for convenience and ease. To find out more about what being a DigiGo Driver is like please visit: Be a DigiGo Bus Driver To find out more about the service, please visit: DigiGo What You'll Do Fulfil a vital role in high-profile schemes, providing a personable, dependable, and friendly transport service. Drive our brand new minibuses, contributing to a sustainable future. Get to know your passengers-from students to commuters, older individuals, and those with disabilities. Navigate through diverse landscapes, from suburban areas to scenic rural Essex countryside. What We're Looking For Hold a valid driving license with a D1 entitlement-essential for the role. Experience working with diverse customer backgrounds and needs. Adaptable and flexible with a calm and professional approach. Ability to work in a timely manner. Proficient in using smartphones and/or tablets. Ability to follow navigation and other instructions from the digital app. Excellent communication and social skills in a customer-based setting. If successful, you will require. An enhanced DBS checks. To undertake training in the use of a specific digital app that is integral to the service. To undertake mandatory training, including MiDAS. Undertake an Essex County Council Driver's assessment. What's in it for you? Wide range of learning and development opportunities. 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra. Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme. Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards. Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with Vita Health Group. Up to 4 days per annum volunteering leave. Join us on this exciting journey towards a greener, more accessible future! Apply now and drive positive change with DigiGo. Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.
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Occupational Therapist
Nurse Seekers Ltd
£40,000 to £43,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
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Sister / Charge Nurse | Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust - London
£47,951 - £56,863 Per annum inc
PermanentFull time
Are you a skilled and compassionate critical care nurse seeking a rewarding opportunity? We are currently seeking talented individuals to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals as Band 6 nurses on our Adult Critical Care Unit (ACCU) at The Royal London Hospital. As the UK’s largest trauma centre The Royal London Hospital is a leading specialist centre with an international reputation for caring for some of the most seriously injured patients in London and beyond. In addition to trauma ACCU also provides specialist care in neurosciences, acute general medical, surgical, and obstetric services. You will be working within a highly skilled, dynamic multi-disciplinary team, in our busy and energetic 44 bedded ACCU. This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic nurses with previous critical care experience to play a pivotal role in providing high-quality care to critically ill patients. As a key member of our highly skilled team, you’ll have the opportunity to lead and drive excellence. In return we will provide exciting learning opportunities within both the clinical and educational setting to help you maximise your experience and learning and you’ll be rewarded with a deeply fulfilling career that constantly challenges and inspires you. This is your chance to be part of a remarkable team that saves lives, delivers outstanding patient-centred care, makes a lasting impact and where your expertise will be valued. To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualized, holistic patient care in conjunction with the inter-professional team. As a proficient practitioner in critical care, the post holder acts as a professional role model and clinical teacher. He / she also provides effective mentorship and preceptorship, participating in the education and training of nursing and non-nursing staff. He / she also takes charge of the Intensive Care Unit as required, liaising closely with the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse with continuing responsibility Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organisation, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS. This advert closes on Sunday 4 Oct 2026
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Democratic Services and Legal Support Officer
Essex County Council - Harlow, Essex
£18.88 to £18.88 an hour
HybridTemporaryFull time
Democratic Services and Legal Support Officer - Harlow District Council Location, Harlow Full time, Temporary 2 Month Contract, 37.50 Hours per Week £18.88 PAYE / £24.21 Umbrella Closing Date: Monday 21st September 2026 Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Harlow Council to recruit a temporary Democratic Services and Legal Support Officer on a full-time, temporary basis. This role offers flexibility on remote/hybrid working dependant on the services needs. Harlow is a district of contrasts and an ideal location to both live and work. The town itself is thriving, with excellent shopping and leisure facilities for all ages. We have good road links to the M11 and M25 and excellent rail connections to London and Stansted Airport, just 35 minutes and 20 minutes away from Harlow respectively. The Role: To provide a professional and comprehensive support service for the Council, Committees, Sub-Committees, Panels and Working Groups of the Council. Duties Include but Not Limited to - To organise and clerk Committee meetings, boards or panel with external stakeholders as required. To provide professional advice on the conduct of Council business To manage assigned committee forward work plans. To maintain the Council's electronic Governance records To log track and monitor the implementation of Committee, Sub-Committees and Working Group decisions. To assist with the delivery of the Councillor Training Programme To raise invoices associated with the role's responsibilities The experience you will bring: Experience using IssueManager Confidence in attending Cabinet and Full Council Meetings. Proven substantial experience in a similar role involving liaising with a wide range of contacts in a professional manner. Experience of operating at a high level of concentration over a range of activities with high level workload pressure Knowledge of Modern.gov software package. Extensive working knowledge of a wide range of MS Office packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc. What you should do next If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website. If you have any queries relating to this post or would like to see the full Job Description, please email Ashleigh.Drake@essex.gov.uk
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Neonatal Unit Sister | Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust - London
£47,951 - £56,863 per annum inc
PermanentFull time
We are recruiting for an experienced neonatal intensive care sister/charge nurse to join our friendly and supportive team at the Royal London Hospital. This post has great opportunity for learning, development and career growth. Learn to develop your skills and increase your knowledge by becoming an experienced tertiary level neonatal nurse, caring for a range of sick neonates from both the extreme prematurity to term gestation, providing surgical and medical interventions to maintain these precious tiny lives. This career path will allow you to develop your portfolio, experience working within a large friendly diverse team, always willing to share and teach, caring for some of the sickest babies but experiencing the joy of seeing them discharged to home with family. The post holder will provide support to members of the neonatl team and carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programme of care and setting standards. This will include the delivery of education and training programmes which incorporate mandatory training, clinical and enhanced skill within Neonatology. Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. This advert closes on Sunday 4 Oct 2026
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Residential Childrens Homes Manager
Essex County Council - Chelmsford, Essex
£55,892 to £69,241 a year
PermanentFull time
Residential Childrens Homes Manager Permanent, Full Time £55,892 to £69,241 per annum + 8% on call allowance Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Fixed-base worker Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd September Please note that interviews will be held in person in County Hall, Chelmsford on Thursday 1 st October 2026. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It's an exciting time to join us having received our 2 nd Outstanding Ofsted rating in a row. The Opportunity Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity, and compassion; promoting the development and wellbeing of children, young people, and their families; protecting them from neglect and abuse. Essex County Council is investing in and expanding its portfolio of internal children's residential homes. We are excited to announce the opening of a new children's homes in Chelmsford, anticipated to open in 2027. It will be a 2-bedded children's home. This role will manage the home and be responsible for recruiting the residential staff teams and supporting them through their training. This home will serve as safe havens, offering stable, short-term, and supportive placements for children aged 11 - 17 years who, for the time being, are unable to live with their birth families. The Registered Children's Home Manager is a pivotal role within the Children and Families service. This role involves managing a short-term children's home and working closely with children, young people, their families, and partner agencies. The goal is to meet the needs of the children and young people, protecting them from neglect and abuse, and enabling a brighter future. This role requires an experienced manager with expertise in residential care for children and young people. The manager must build strong relationships with partners to ensure the best possible outcomes for the children and young people under their care. This is a challenging yet rewarding role that truly makes a difference in the lives of children and young people. The Home Manager is the person appointed by Essex County Council to manage the regulated activity on our behalf. As a registered person, the Home Manager has legal responsibilities in relation to that position as laid out by OFSTED. The Registered Manager is the leader of that service; they set the tone and standards and inspire the staff team. This role is also the designated safeguard lead within the Children's Home. The Registered Manager will pass the Fit Persons Interview. Accountabilities Manage a Short-Term Children's Home; deal with complex issues and challenging behaviours and make decisions 24/7, on an on-call basis along with other Managers within the home. Lead a skilled staff team to create a safe living and working environment within the home; balance opportunity and risk within a therapeutic, progressive culture and deliver a high-quality service to children and young people. Be accountable for compliance with legislative frameworks, policies, and regulations, utilise quality assurance tools and methodologies to support practice and ensure robust processes are in place to monitor risk, and meet required outcomes. Work collaboratively with internal partners e.g. placement services, out of hours service, in-house and therapeutic fostering teams to ensure individual care packages meet needs and deliver the wider vision of the service. Build strong partnerships e.g. with Divisional Based Intervention team (DBit) and Youth Offending Team, to explore interventions which create change within families. Support family reunification when safe and possible. Where this is not possible, support children with longer term care plans into fostering, full time educational settings or longer-term residential care. Act as a subject matter expert and apply professional knowledge of care within a residential setting, to ensure effective management and delivery of services to children, young people, and their families. Develop and strengthen relationships with the local community and identify opportunities for children and young people living in the residential environment to become part of their community. Line manage and supervise the deputy manager and three specialist roles; a social worker, teacher, and psychotherapist. Attend strategy meetings, work alongside the Risk in the Community (RIC) team and understand and implement the responsibilities of the service in relation to s20, s31 and s38 of the Children Act. Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework. Skills and Knowledge A professional care qualification at RQF level 5 (Diploma) or ability to undertake and pass within timeframes, evidence of post qualification training and development, or a relevant degree e.g. Social Work, Teaching, Nursing, Youth and Community Diploma, and evidence of post qualification training and development. A Registered Manager award with OFSTED is desirable. Significant management experience in a residential setting with children and young people, demonstrating a comprehensive and up to date understanding of all relevant regulation, guidance, and legislation. Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant professional area, to include knowledge of a broad range of childcare theories and practices and how trauma affects the behaviour of children and young people. Knowledge and experience of keeping children safe, and an ability to keep child protection at the forefront of practice within the Children's Home. Strong leadership skills which drive a highly performing and motivated multi-disciplinary team from diverse backgrounds, to effect lasting positive change for children and young people. Experience of undertaking professional supervision. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with partners, social workers, and families, often in sensitive circumstances. Ability to manage cultural and operational change across the service, partner agencies and within families. Ability to make effective contributions to implement and evaluate policy and practice. To read more about us please visit: Children & Families Please take a look at our 'No Magic' Children & Families video Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In March 2026, the Government announced that councils in Greater Essex will be reorganised into five new unitary authorities from April 2028. In addition to this, Greater Essex has been accepted on to the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Further details can be found on our careers page. Downloads Pay and Reward | Our Ways of Working | About Us | Organisation Behaviours
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Business Support Assistant
Essex County Council - Colchester, Essex
£25,959 to £25,959 a year
On-siteContractFull time
Business Support Assistant Fixed Term, Full Time £25,959 Per Annum Location: Colchester Closing Date: 21/09/2026 This vacancy is available as a fixed term, 37 hours per week contract up until 31/03/2028. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Looking for a role where your contribution counts and your development is encouraged from day one? Joining Essex County Council as a Business Support Assistant gives you the chance to build valuable skills, work with friendly colleagues, and be part of a team that helps keep vital services running across the county. Whether you're starting your career, returning to work, or looking for a role where you can make a real impact, this is a great opportunity to develop, learn and be part of something meaningful. The Opportunity Essex County Council (ECC) is one of the largest and most dynamic local authorities in the UK and is undergoing significant transformational change to further enhance customer focus, service and delivery. As part of this, the Business Support team will work in specialised Business Centre Support Teams and Service Support Teams to promote specialised knowledge and improved service and efficiencies. This is an Anywhere Worker position, offering a blend of remote and office-based working. You'll be expected to attend the office at Rowan House, Colchester up to five days per week, depending on business need. On days where full-time office attendance isn't required, remote working will apply. There may also be occasional travel to other ECC offices during the contract. The Role As a Business Support Assistant, you'll join a friendly and collaborative team that plays a vital role in keeping services running smoothly. This is a varied and rewarding position where you'll use your strengths, grow your confidence, and develop new skills within a supportive environment. Your day-to-day work will include tasks such as word processing, minute taking, data entry, updating databases, call handling, managing shared inboxes and ensuring information is accurate and well organised. You'll become a trusted point of contact for colleagues and stakeholders, using strong communication skills to respond professionally to queries and build positive working relationships across the organisation. You'll support a range of on-site and reception activities, acting as a welcoming and reliable presence for staff, visitors and customers. This will include handling enquiries, supporting reception duties, managing petty cash and helping ensure the site runs efficiently. Due to the changing demands of the service, you will be required to undertake a range of additional or alternative duties. These include supporting other teams, carrying out varied administrative tasks, or assisting with on‑site responsibilities as needed. A flexible approach will ensure that operational requirements are met efficiently. You'll be encouraged to take ownership of your workload, develop strong organisational skills and gain valuable experience with key systems, processes and business procedures. You'll be part of a team that values teamwork, supports development and recognises achievement. About You We're looking for someone who is: Organised, with strong attention to detail Friendly and approachable, with clear and confident communication skills Motivated to provide high-quality support Adaptable, able to handle a range of tasks and changing priorities Keen to learn, develop new skills and grow within the role This is an excellent opportunity if you enjoy working with people, appreciate variety, and want to be part of a role that offers a genuinely rewarding experience. Accountabilities Providing high quality, efficient and effective Business Support services to internal customers within agreed timescales and SLAs. Responding to customer requests and queries in a timely and efficient way. Acting as a professional representative of the Business Support service at a local level, dealing with customers via telephone calls personally or redirecting in line with Essex customer standards. Providing high quality self-directed clerical support, checking own work and proactively looking to raise standards. Maintaining confidential records according to Essex County Council policy and guidance. Providing support to the team or service with the organisation of events, conferences and workshops to ensure high quality events. Providing support across the team or service in dealing with correspondence, providing meeting support in terms of documentation and finance support in all aspects of documentation processing, in a timely, consistent and professional manner. Sharing knowledge and good practice with colleagues and highlighting more efficient ways of delivering customer service. Work effectively across onsite and remote settings, providing on-site support when required. Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework. Actively participates in training and supports cross-skilling to ensure flexibility and continuity of service. The Experience You Will Bring Educated to RQF Level 2 (GCSE) including maths and English or an equivalent vocational qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience. Evidence of the ability to develop skills and knowledge in role. Demonstrable experience and competence of MS Office applications and their practical application. Ability to use computerised systems with a high level of speed and accuracy. Previous experience of managing electronic or hard copy filing systems. Ability to communicate in a manner which is easily understood and tailored to meet the needs of the audience. Experience of dealing with sensitive and/or personal information in accordance with GDPR requirements. Ability to think of improved ways of working and open to new practices and responsive to change. Ability to take ownership of work and fulfil agreed commitments, checking work for accuracy. Demonstrable ability to deliver effective customer service.
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Business Support Assistant
Essex County Council - Harlow, Essex
£25,959 to £25,959 a year
On-siteContractFull time
Business Support Assistant Fixed Term, Full Time £25,959 Per Annum Location: Harlow Closing Date: 21/09/2026 This vacancy is available as a fixed term, 37 hours per week contract up until 31/03/2028. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Looking for a role where your contribution counts and your development is encouraged from day one? Joining Essex County Council as a Business Support Assistant gives you the chance to build valuable skills, work with friendly colleagues, and be part of a team that helps keep vital services running across the county. Whether you're starting your career, returning to work, or looking for a role where you can make a real impact, this is a great opportunity to develop, learn and be part of something meaningful. The Opportunity Essex County Council (ECC) is one of the largest and most dynamic local authorities in the UK and is undergoing significant transformational change to further enhance customer focus, service and delivery. As part of this, the Business Support team will work in specialised Business Centre Support Teams and Service Support Teams to promote specialised knowledge and improved service and efficiencies. This is an Anywhere Worker position, offering a blend of remote and office-based working. You'll be expected to attend the office at Goodman House up to five days per week, depending on business need. On days where full-time office attendance isn't required, remote working will apply. There may also be occasional travel to other ECC offices during the contract. The Role As a Business Support Assistant, you'll join a friendly and collaborative team that plays a vital role in keeping services running smoothly. This is a varied and rewarding position where you'll use your strengths, grow your confidence, and develop new skills within a supportive environment. Your day-to-day work will include tasks such as word processing, minute taking, data entry, updating databases, call handling, managing shared inboxes and ensuring information is accurate and well organised. You'll become a trusted point of contact for colleagues and stakeholders, using strong communication skills to respond professionally to queries and build positive working relationships across the organisation. You'll support a range of on-site and reception activities, acting as a welcoming and reliable presence for staff, visitors and customers. This will include handling enquiries, supporting reception duties, managing petty cash and helping ensure the site runs efficiently. Due to the changing demands of the service, you will be required to undertake a range of additional or alternative duties. These include supporting other teams, carrying out varied administrative tasks, or assisting with on‑site responsibilities as needed. A flexible approach will ensure that operational requirements are met efficiently. You'll be encouraged to take ownership of your workload, develop strong organisational skills and gain valuable experience with key systems, processes and business procedures. You'll be part of a team that values teamwork, supports development and recognises achievement. About You We're looking for someone who is: Organised, with strong attention to detail Friendly and approachable, with clear and confident communication skills Motivated to provide high-quality support Adaptable, able to handle a range of tasks and changing priorities Keen to learn, develop new skills and grow within the role This is an excellent opportunity if you enjoy working with people, appreciate variety, and want to be part of a role that offers a genuinely rewarding experience. Accountabilities Providing high quality, efficient and effective Business Support services to internal customers within agreed timescales and SLAs. Responding to customer requests and queries in a timely and efficient way. Acting as a professional representative of the Business Support service at a local level, dealing with customers via telephone calls personally or redirecting in line with Essex customer standards. Providing high quality self-directed clerical support, checking own work and proactively looking to raise standards. Maintaining confidential records according to Essex County Council policy and guidance. Providing support to the team or service with the organisation of events, conferences and workshops to ensure high quality events. Providing support across the team or service in dealing with correspondence, providing meeting support in terms of documentation and finance support in all aspects of documentation processing, in a timely, consistent and professional manner. Sharing knowledge and good practice with colleagues and highlighting more efficient ways of delivering customer service. Work effectively across onsite and remote settings, providing on-site support when required. Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework. Actively participates in training and supports cross-skilling to ensure flexibility and continuity of service. The Experience You Will Bring Educated to RQF Level 2 (GCSE) including maths and English or an equivalent vocational qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience. Evidence of the ability to develop skills and knowledge in role. Demonstrable experience and competence of MS Office applications and their practical application. Ability to use computerised systems with a high level of speed and accuracy. Previous experience of managing electronic or hard copy filing systems. Ability to communicate in a manner which is easily understood and tailored to meet the needs of the audience. Experience of dealing with sensitive and/or personal information in accordance with GDPR requirements. Ability to think of improved ways of working and open to new practices and responsive to change. Ability to take ownership of work and fulfil agreed commitments, checking work for accuracy. Demonstrable ability to deliver effective customer service.
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Targeted Youth Advisor
Essex County Council - Basildon, Essex
£29,512 to £34,720 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Targeted Youth Advisor Permanent, Full Time £29,512 to £34,720 Per Annum Location: Basildon Closing Date: Sunday 20th September 2026 at 11.59pm Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Interview Date: Thursday 1st October onwards. The Opportunity The Targeted Youth Advisor will play a key role in developing the Youth Service offer by working with identified Young People who are at risk of not engaging in employment, education, and training. TYA's provide in depth, evidence based, one to one intensive mentoring, bespoke groupwork packages and positive activities to empower Young People to overcome barriers to education to reach their full potential. The role supports young people of school age requiring impartial advice and guidance to re-engage in education, as well as progression into post sixteen opportunities such as, appropriate employment, education, training, and vocational opportunities. You will play a key role in identifying opportunities, enabling them to fulfil their potential and access universal services. You will also engage in mentoring and reintegration work that supports the government's statutory guidance for pupils of alternative provision for those at a compulsory education age. The role will be aligned to another service area within Essex County Council. A broad understanding of the issues affecting young people, barriers to education, opportunities for learning and the services provided by partner agencies is essential. Contributing to the development of a high-quality targeted service for young people, the role will work with colleagues across the Council and key partners such as Education, Health, Social Services and Youth Offending Service, to ensure the best possible outcomes for young people. Accountabilities Responsible for assisting young people to overcome barriers to access universal services and learning or employment, providing impartial advice, information, and guidance, supportive of young people's needs and views. Work with young people, their families, and schools to remove barriers to education and learning in line with the DfE statutory guidance on Alternative Provision. Carry out young carers statutory assessment of needs, in line with our statutory duty as defined by the Children's and Families Act 2014. Responsible for managing a defined caseload of young people to establish their needs and offer intervention in line with external contracts and create, maintain, and review accuracy of records in conjunction with DfE guidance and that of external funders, whilst ensuring compliance with Information Sharing Protocols. Responsible for the effective management of staff; renewing and reflecting on professional practice to achieve continuous improvement in performance. Supporting the development and delivery of intensive support to identified young people a, within a cost recoverable framework to remove barriers to education, employment, or training. Working in collaboration with stakeholders, including senior school-based staff, social care, SEND, Youth Offending Service, Housing, and partner agencies, to provide wider support to young people to remove barriers to learning, training and employment. Responsible for the delivery of high quality one to one interventions, mentoring and group work through positive activities that are cost effective, planned, actioned, and evaluated. This includes large scale events advocating with other professionals to achieve these. Work collaboratively with a range of external agencies and commercial bodies to ensure a coherent approach to overcoming barriers to learning and employment faced by young people, ensure they receive service required, including promotion of the eight Gatsby benchmarks as set out in the government's careers strategy. Responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, including data management, equality and diversity legislation and ensure arrangements are in place to effectively manage concerns and complaints. Responsible for brokering opportunities between providers and young people to enable them to engage in preparation for the world of work and search for education and employment opportunities. Influence and negotiate the level and type of provision available, to meet economic and young people's needs and identify and inform gaps in education and training provision. Collate and disseminate information in respect of current opportunities, working closely with educational and training providers. Responsible for developing and delivering large scale employability and recruitment events, advocating with parents/carers and other professionals. The Experience You Will Bring Educated to IAG Qualification, Dip CG, QCG or NVQ 4 LDDS (minimum NVQ 4) level. Preferably working towards level 6 LDDS. Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant professional area. A broad understanding of the issues affecting young people, opportunities for learning and the services provided by partner organisations and proven experience in effective collaborative working. Deep knowledge and understanding of the current local offers of support to young people that may facilitate their reintegration. Experience of line management of staff, plus extensive work with young people on a one-to-one basis and in groups. Proven experience of successfully progressing young people into employment, education, and training opportunities. Excellent communication skills with the ability to relate to young people in a purposeful but responsive manner and demonstrable knowledge and understanding of their needs. Ability to build working relationships with stakeholders and partner agencies which are collaborative and engender delivery. Advocating on behalf of young people with services and partner organisations with an ability to negotiate with schools, colleges, employers, and other agencies. Flexible approach with excellent time management skills and ability to work creatively in order to respond to young people's needs. Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.
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