32 jobs found in Wickford

6 Months Contract Full-Time, Temporary – 36.25 hours per week. We are delighted to be supporting Basildon Council to recruit Senior Procurement & Contract Management Advisor on a full-time, temporary basis. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to be on-site a minimum of 1 day per week. Main Purpose: Responsible for supporting the organisation in developing and delivering a range of service projects through robust business cases and detailed commercial programmes and plans. The Commercial programme is directly linked to the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy and the post holder provides strong financial governance; as well as tracking progress and key dependencies, maintaining issue logs, projects plans and ensuring robust risk management. Programmes and projects may be cross cutting within the organisation and with external parties. Job duties: * To provide the Senior Leadership Team and elected members with updates on the...

Our client is entering an exciting and transformative period driven by devolution. This presents an exceptional opportunity for a senior HR professional to join the organisation and play a pivotal role within the People and Culture team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in building strong relationships and networks across partners, businesses, and local communities. Operating at a strategic level, they will bring the business insight, commercial awareness, and political acumen required to translate organisational strategy into meaningful, measurable action. Key Responsibilities * People & Culture Strategy * Workforce & Talent Development * HR Operations & Governance * Engagement & Culture * Leadership & Collaboration Candidate Requirements * Evidence of continuous professional development and expert knowledge in HR, OD and cultural change. * Deep understanding of strategic HR, organisational development and people-centred...

Assessment & Intervention Social Worker Southend-on-Sea City Council Up to £38 per hour Southend-on-Sea City Council is currently seeking an experienced and resilient Social Worker to join their busy Assessment & Intervention Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive service dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families in a vibrant coastal city. The Role As an Assessment & Intervention Social Worker, you will be the first point of contact for children and families. You will be responsible for undertaking high-quality Single Assessments, Section 47 inquiries, and initial interventions to ensure the safety and well-being of children in the community. Working Arrangements & Rota We are looking for candidates who value flexibility and team cohesion. The working arrangement is as follows: * Hybrid Model: There is a requirement to be on-site a minimum of 2 days per week, though this may increase depending on the immediate needs of...

Work for a Local authority near London as an Interim Strategic Communications and Engagement Lead. Hybrid - FTC 1 year - £500 a day via an umbrella company (inside ir35) or £58,332 to £68,626 pro rata. Purpose of the Role. Lead the development of the Authority's strategic communications, public affairs and stakeholder engagement functions, ensuring alignment with organisational and mayoral priorities. Provide expert advice to senior leaders on narrative development, reputational risk and media handling. Establish the Authority's brand identity, voice and communications architecture. Develop proactive engagement strategies that build strong relationships with partners, residents and national bodies. Build partnerships and work across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors to drive inward investment, secure funding from government, and ensure value for money in all financial commitments. Strategic Communications Leadership Develop and implement communications...

Description: Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent. Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join the Children's Social Work Team Covering Gravesend and Surrounding areas. Previous experience is required working in Children's Social Work Team. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage a Children & Families caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of welfare reports and court attendance, to effectively meet the needs of the client group, in line with the standards set out in the Social Care Capability Framework. The caseload will be managed within the relevant framework of supervision dependent on the complexity of the case and post qualification experience of the post holder. * Initiate and develop close working partnerships with statutory agencies, voluntary and...

Job Title: Traffic Order Writer Location: Newham Term: Temp - initially 3 months Rate: £19.86 PAYE Join our dynamic Traffic Order Team in Newham, Greater London, as a Traffic Order Writer! This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to the planning, development, and delivery of essential traffic management and parking schemes. Key Responsibilities: draught and process Traffic Management Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act (RTRA) 1984. Collaborate with internal teams and external organisations to ensure smooth project execution. Respond to public inquiries and manage statutory notices for safety-related schemes. Maintain accurate records and support the Traffic Order management system.What We're Looking For: Comprehensive knowledge of traffic order making and relevant legislation. Experience with Traffic Management Order applications and technical plan reviews. Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively.Why Join...

Children's Residential Support Worker Location: Broxbourne Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Bank Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? We are looking for dedicated, nurturing and resilient Residential Support Workers to join our team in a warm, stable and child-centred home. About the Role: As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in providing emotional, social and practical support to children and young people aged 5- 18 who may present with challenging behaviours or have experienced trauma. You'll be part of a committed team working to create a safe, supportive and structured environment where every child can grow and thrive. What You'll Be Doing: Providing daily care, guidance and positive role-modelling Supporting children with routines, education, personal development and life skills Building strong, trusting relationships with young people Managing challenging behaviours in a calm, consistent and...

Children's Residential Support Worker Location: Enfield Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Bank Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? We are looking for dedicated, nurturing and resilient Residential Support Workers to join our team in a warm, stable and child-centred home. About the Role: As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in providing emotional, social and practical support to children and young people aged 5- 18 who may present with challenging behaviours or have experienced trauma. You'll be part of a committed team working to create a safe, supportive and structured environment where every child can grow and thrive. What You'll Be Doing: Providing daily care, guidance and positive role-modelling Supporting children with routines, education, personal development and life skills Building strong, trusting relationships with young people Managing challenging behaviours in a calm, consistent and...

One of my local government clients is seeking a Finance Administrator to support the Financial Assessment operational support team within the Resources Directorate. In this role, you will work as part of a busy operational support team, handling post, emails and documentation relating to the Financial Assessment and Income and Debt teams. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across the Council to enhance customer experience and improve service efficiency. You will be joining a supportive, friendly team with the opportunity for hybrid working. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have strong administrative skills, we encourage you to apply. Key Responsibilities: * Handling and distributing incoming post and emails for Financial Assessment and Income and Debt teams. * Collecting, scanning, and indexing documents across various internal systems. * Providing general administrative and operational support to the wider Resources...

A North London Council requires an additional Tree Officer to join it's existing, busy team of arboriculture officers. The department is responsible for the management and inspection of the Council's tree stock and as such the role encompasses a broad range of duties including; tree inspections, specifying remedial works, instructing contractors and monitoring works, updating the in house tree database and dealing with the public and other stake holder enquiries. Suitable candidates should be educated to a minimum of a Level 3 in Arboriculture, be a good communicator and ideally have industry experience surveying trees. In return a PAYE rate of £23.45 is offered plus 28 days holiday (including banks). This is a temporary role which may become permanent after a probationary period

Parking Appeals Officer Must have good working knowledge on Parking Appeals Key result areas/overview: Parking Appeals officers are there to provide a responsive service to users of parking service Dealing with correspondence, appeals, permits, telephone, calls, income, refunds, complaints, court & bailiffs To represent the client where necessary at adjudication, attend seminars and other working groups and functions To report to the team leader on the requirements for appropriate stock for all functions, experience within appeals is essential for the role. The Dimensions of this role * To work within a team of officers providing the customer interface in parking services including correspondence ,appeals, permits, telephone calls , income, Invoicing , refunds ,complaints , courts bailiffs and data entry * To represent the client at adjudication and other external functions such as benchmarking and working groups and attend seminars as appropriate * To keep the team...

CCTV Officer BTEC qualified Traffic Enforcement - CCTV Officer BTEC qualified Traffic Enforcement AND SIA. ONLY SEND IN YOUR CV OR CALL IF YOU HAVE PARKING EXPERIENCE (BTEC Traffic Enforcement essential) Job Description for CCTV Officer BTEC qualified Traffic Enforcement PREVIOUS PARKING CCTV EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL (Please reply only if have previous experience in this role as we won't be able to help if you do not) * Analyse enforcement data, by identifying potential contravention and initiate process and recommend for penalty charge charging. * Use the code of practice relating to CCTV Enforcement and established procedures for the use of cameras in the context of moving traffic contravention. * Maintain records and filing systems as necessary to ensure smooth running of the section. * Assist in reviewing, updating procedures and processing systems in the light of changing circumstances. pay rate £15.00 to £17.00 ltd via umbrella. CCTV Officer BTEC qualified Traffic...

Senior Business Support Officer Location: 1 Catford Road, Catford, London, SE6 4RU Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £20.55 Per Hour Job Ref: OR18622             Job Responsibilities Provide administrative and business support to the team. Ensure effective communication within the department. Manage and organize meetings, including scheduling and preparation of materials. Maintain accurate records and documentation. Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations. Handle inquiries and resolve issues promptly. Person Specifications Must Have Strong organizational skills. Excellent communication abilities. Proficiency in office software like Microsoft Office. Experience in administrative or business support roles. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Nice to Have Experience in a council or public sector environment. Knowledge of local government operations....

Stakeholder Manager - 12-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Day Rate: £500/day Location: UK (Hybrid - details TBC) Clearance: BPSS Required About the Role: We're seeking an experienced Stakeholder Manager to join a high-profile government programme focused on digital transformation and legacy IT remediation. You'll play a key role in building strong relationships with suppliers and government stakeholders, driving engagement plans, and supporting strategic initiatives across the public sector. Key Responsibilities: Lead engagement with suppliers to support UK Government legacy IT strategy. Design and implement stakeholder engagement processes and schedules. Build and maintain networks across government departments. Provide reporting and tracking on stakeholder engagement activities. Promote programme objectives and improve stakeholder collaboration.Essential Skills & Experience: Proven ability to establish and maintain excellent stakeholder relationships. Strong communication...

Civil Enforcement Officer The Dimensions of this role: * Issue PCNs to vehicles that are parked in contravention of the parking regulations * Record evidence and observations to monitor vehicles parking * Civil Enforcement Officers provide parking advice and directions to members of the public * Report any equipment that is in need of repair, so we can get it fixed as quickly as possible * Report other problems with the signs, lined or activity on street * Civil Enforcement Officers act as a deterrent to inconsiderate parking in order to allow the free flow of traffic. * Report abandoned vehicles to management. CBT preferred but not essential. The candidates we require must be excellent communicators with previous Civil Enforcement experience of 6 months or more, you will have an eye for detail along with experience of working with computerised systems. Uniform will be provided for the role; however you will be expected to provide your own black shoes. You will be required...

Salesforce Developer SC Clearable - London (Mainly Remote) 6 months - INSIDE £665 per day We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Developer to join a major public sector digital transformation programme. You will work within a secure government environment, delivering and enhancing solutions on the Salesforce platform. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge Salesforce Industry Cloud technologies while contributing to a high-impact national project. Key Responsibilities Develop Salesforce Industry Cloud solutions using Public Sector Solutions (PSS) Build and configure OmniStudio components (OmniScripts, FlexCards, DataRaptors, Integration Procedures) Implement Flows, Apex classes, and Lightning Web Components (LWC) Support CI/CD pipelines using Git and collaborate via Jira and Confluence Work with stakeholders to design scalable, sustainable solutions following best practice Ensure testing, documentation, and quality standards are maintainedExperience and Skills...

Senior Commercial Manager / Commercial Lead - IT DDaT (Digital, Data and Technology) Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting a client within Central Government who is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager for an initial 3-month assignment, with the possibility of extension. Location: London | Hybrid Working The ideal candidate will possess active SC clearance and have a strong background in Commercial Management, along with the following skills and experiences: Experience in end-to-end IT DDaT (Digital, Data and Technology) procurement within the public sector. Proven experience managing end-to-end commercial and procurement processes, from strategy development to contract award, specifically within the Defence or Central Government sectors. Familiarity with e-procurement tools such as Jaggaer. Professional certifications in CIPS, IACCM, or comparable qualifications in Commercial, Contract Management, or procurement. Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and related...

Job Title: Senior Software Developer Python Contract Length: 12 Months Day Rate: £600 - £650 Inside IR35 Location: London, Manchester or Bristol Working Style: Hybrid - 2 days onsite Requires Active SC Clearance Are you ready to make a difference? Join our client, a leading organisation in the Central Government sector, dedicated to transforming public services through technology. We're looking for a Senior Software Developer with Python expertise to help shape the future of digital government! What You'll Do: As a vital member of the National Data Library team, you will: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable open data services and APIs. Set software architecture, engineering practises, and technical direction. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to select technologies and deliver resilient digital services. Represent the department in technical forums and open-source communities. Ensure alignment with Service Standards and governance processes.About:...

Role: Social Work Assistant/Newly Qualified Social Worker Location: London To work with the person and other professionals as necessary in order to facilitate the stated functions. This includes the undertaking of duty activities and proportionate assessments, safeguarding initial contacts and investigation, the onward referral to community teams for support provision as well as signposting and the provision of information and advice. Responsible to the Team Manager and Senior Practitioners. To ensure that all related administrative functions are undertaken. Key competencies required: * Engage with individuals, carers, families, groups and communities to assess and intervene preventatively using your knowledge and skills, and develop person-led Support Plans to meet the needs of individuals that promote choice, control and independence. * Be able to use a strength-based approach to assessment to support individuals to identify and develop their support networks and consider...

The purpose of the role is to manage a case load of youth justice cases, working innovatively with young people from diverse backgrounds and engaging them and their families and other professionals in order to assess, develop and deliver intervention and activities that support their personal and social skills and participation in society YOS Officers will be directly contributing to youth offending service outcomes by creatively engaging young people who are subject to youth justice orders and also who are at risk of anti-social behaviour, crime, becoming NEET and substance misuse. This job description is intended as a guide and is not an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of this role, such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed. 1. To effectively engage with young people from diverse backgrounds at all stages of case management including during assessment, review and delivery...