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Job Category: PlanningRegion / Division: UK RegionLocation: Civic OfficesWorking Hours: 37 Senior Planning Policy Officer Salary: Band 8 £36,363, - £39,151 plus a market supplement of £4,373 per annum subject to review Planning Policy Officer Salary: Band 7 £32,061 - £36,363 p.a. plus a market supplement of £3,113 p.a. subject to review We have just submitted the Portsmouth Local Plan for examination and are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Planning Policy team. This could be either as a Senior Planning Policy Officer or as a Planning Policy Officer. Both roles offer the opportunity to contribute to the Local Plan examination and shape the future of our communities through effective planning and policy development. What is the role? The Senior Planning Policy Officer plays a strategic role in shaping the future development of the city. This position involves research and analysis to support preparation of the Local Plan and other key planning documents. The senior officer conducts in-depth research and analysis, responds to changes in planning legislation, and leads public consultations. They work closely with colleagues, Council services, and elected Members, and represent the Council at planning meetings, sub-regional groups, and public inquiries. Additionally, they provide guidance to other officers and contribute flexibly across the planning department, including supporting Development Management when necessary. In contrast, the Planning Policy Officer supports the senior officer by assisting in the preparation and review of planning policy documents and monitoring development in the City. This includes compiling statistics for reports, conducting research, and helping to deliver public consultations. The officer liaises with internal teams and external partners, represents the Council at planning events, and helps prepare evidence for public inquiries. While the role is more supportive in nature, it also requires flexibility and a willingness to contribute across different areas of the planning department. Who is the person? As the Senior Planning Policy Officer you will be educated to Masters level in Town and Country Planning or an equivalent qualification, with post-qualification experience in planning policy. You will bring an understanding of sustainable development and ideally have experience of Local Plan examinations although not essential. You will have experience in community consultation and participation, excellent research and analytical skills, and a sound knowledge of current planning legislation and procedures. You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with project management experience and the ability to manage your own workload effectively. As a collaborative team player, you will be committed to maintaining up-to-date professional knowledge and continuous development. As the Planning Policy Officer you will be educated to degree level in Town and Country Planning or an equivalent field. While experience in planning policy and community consultation is desirable, it is not essential, but you should have a good understanding of planning legislation and procedures. You will be capable of conducting research and analysis and be able to summarise outcomes with clarity and accuracy. You will have good communication skills and the ability to build partnerships with other organisations. You will be able to manage your own workload and contribute effectively within a team. You will be willing to maintain up to date professional knowledge together with the training and development needs of the role. Please also download the job profiles below for full details of both roles. Please indicate in your personal statement which of the two roles you wish to apply for and tailor your personal statement accordingly. About Portsmouth City Council Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. ___. Additional information Interviews will be held on Monday 27th April 2026 Our recruitment process Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: ___ We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office 2 days a week (pro rata for part time) depending on the role and business needs. When completing your application you will be required to complete a personal statement. You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person ' points on the Job Profile. Please give examples of your experience and any transferrable skills. This is your opportunity to showcase yourself and your achievements. Please also remember to state which job you are applying for. We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at ___. We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria We look forward to speaking with you soon.

Job Category: EventsRegion / Division: UK RegionLocation: 2nd Floor, GuildhallWorking Hours: 29.6 Fixed term/secondment opportunity from 21 May 2026 - 1 August 2026 29.6 hours per week - Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday There will be a requirement for evening, weekend and Bank Holiday working as a core part of the role to meet the needs of the service as the summer months include key events. Your new role The Events and Lord Mayor's Team is a fun, small and industrious group of people who m anage, deliver and support all aspects of the allocated events within the Portsmouth City events portfolio. This includes regional, national and international level i.e. an annual programme of free public events such as Armed Forces Day, the Southsea Food Festival, the city's annual fireworks display, the International Kite Festival, series of car boot sales and Live at the Bandstand. In addition, the team is involved in one off events that take place in the city, which recently included events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict and this year celebrating the 100th anniversary of the city. It also supports and advises a variety of external event organisers and supports the Lord Mayor's hospitality events and annual civic events. We are looking to appoint an Events Officer responsible for supporting the Events Team while also taking ownership of key tasks to help deliver the events programme during our busy summer period. This will include delivering outdoor and civic events on time, with quality outcomes and within agreed budgets. You will facilitate and support new events and initiatives at a regional, national and international level, assisting the Assistant Events and Civic Manager and supporting Events Officers in the full life cycle of events which will include delivery. Who is the person summary: We're looking for a positive, energetic and experienced Events Officer, who can hit the ground running and contribute quickly as part of our friendly team. With demonstrable knowledge and experience of planning, managing and delivering quality events and projects. You will have exceptional organisational, communication, IT and customer care skills. The ideal candidate will be a resourceful problem solver who is able to manage a complex and busy events programme. You will be proactive with excellent communication, negotiation, consultation and influencing skills tailored to meet the needs of a wide range of audiences and stakeholders. In addition, you will be flexible as you will be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. For full details, please review 'who is the person' on the job profile below attached. About Portsmouth City Council Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. ___. Additional Information Please ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post. Some office attendance is required, this remains flexible, subject to business needs . We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position. Our recruitment process Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: ___ You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful. Please note w e reserve the right to close the advert early if we have a large number of applications. We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at ___ You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: ___ Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact or call the recruitment team on .

Job Category: Customer ServiceRegion / Division: UK RegionLocation: Civic Offices, PortsmouthWorking Hours: 37 Fixed Term Contract/Secondment for up to 12 months to cover maternity leave Your new role Our Safe at Home service is designed to help our customers to stay safe and live independently in their own home. Getting older, living with a long-term condition or recovering from an illness can make it harder to cope at home. Safe at Home offers peace of mind by making sure that our customers can get help when needed, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Safe at Home offers a range of technologies – called telecare and home safety equipment – that helps people of all ages. The fulfilment of the purpose of the service is the primary focus as should be the aim at all times: "help me stay safe and living independently in my own home" in this interesting and rewarding role, you will manage a team of officers responsible for the delivery and administration of the Safe at Home service within the Private Sector Housing service for Portsmouth City Council. You will monitor and manage the performance of service and equipment suppliers, work with stakeholders to ensure the service meets our customers' needs, and ensure that it is a high quality service for our customers. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated individual with a demonstrable commitment to top quality customer service, with management experience. The Council will offer appropriate support to the successful candidate in their professional development. For full details of what the role will involve please see the job profile attached at the bottom of this page! Who is the person? • It is desirable that the post holder have an advanced qualification in management or business related field., • The post holder must have GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent) in Maths & English., • The post holder must have a demonstrable experience of leading and managing a customer facing team., • It is desirable for the post holder to have experience working in a health or care related service, or to have experience of technology enabled care., • The post holder will have demonstrable experience of managing contracts with suppliers, including monitoring performance and taking action when suppliers do not meet the requirements of the contract., • The post holder can balance a busy and varied workload with strong time management., • Ability to encourage and inspire good performance in the team and experience of identifying and improving poor performance., • Has the ability to work proactively and is able to remain motivated and can motivate others, working on your own initiative in coordinating multiple tasks and leading by example., • The post holder will be able to communicate with a range of stakeholders and direct reports with confidence to promote the service or explain operational processes., • The post holder will be emotionally resilient and able to support direct reports in remaining resilient with the impact of being exposed to customer's difficult circumstances. Being able to remain professionally detached and focused even if the message you deliver involves saying no in difficult circumstances., • The post holder must have excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with different audiences at different levels, both verbally and in writing., • The post holder will be competent in the use of IT systems with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Packages (to include Word, Outlook, and Excel) and databases., • The post holder can analyse and interpret data and how it reflects the performance of the service as well as that of individual officer performance. Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. ___. Additional Information Interview date: 14th April 2026 Our recruitment process Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: ___ You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful. We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at ___ If applying as a secondment you will need permission from your current line manager releasing you for this secondment. Please state you have this on your personal statement on the application. You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: ___ Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact or call the recruitment team on .

Housing Officer (Extra Care) When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Housing Officer Extra Care Bowmont House Salary: £37,691 per annum (inclusive of car allowance). Hours: 37 per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 5PM on Friday 10th April We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Housing Officer to join our team and deliver an excellent, coordinated frontline service to our Extra Care residents at Bowmont House. About the role Deliver excellent, consistent and responsive housing management services which include: • Neighbourhood and tenancy management, • Anti-social behaviour, • Allocations and lettings, • Empty property management, customer viewings and welcome visit, • Income management, • Customer involvement, empowerment and inclusion Deliver housing manager and environmental services to residents. Lead, motivate and support staff within your team. Identify opportunities for service improvements, make recommendations and deliver changes. Deliver the role of Responsible Person within the Groups Safeguarding processes. Role Benefits: • 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) for full time employees; pro-rata to part time employees., • Health cash plan membershipso you can save money by claiming cash back over £1000 each year - towards essential healthcare such asdental, optical, physio and loads more. Well also cover the costs of including any dependent children in the scheme up to the age of 21 or 24 if in full time education that you may have., • Access to savings on gym memberships plus cash back and discounts on purchases from major retailers including supermarkets, travel, cinema and more. Desirable: • Good Standard of General Education, preferably with relevant professional qualification, • Front line Housing Management experience, preferably in an Extra Care setting, • Experience of partnership working, preferably in a multi service setting, • Working knowledge of local authority commissioning and monitoring regimes, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal About us: • Were all about helping people in need of housing. We believe a good home makes lots of other things possible, so we provide great homes and services that do just that., • Weve built Bernicia to be a business that people want to be a part of. Were one of the North Easts largest and most successful housing providers; building, renting, selling and managing homes as well as providing services to over 60,000 customers., • Everything about Bernicia is people focused, thats why weve held the Investors in People Gold Award since 2010. Please note you may be required to drive for business, if this forms a requirement of the role. If this is required, you will be required to hold a current and valid driving licence. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than advertised, should we receive a large volume of applications. The Group is fully committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and we particularly welcome applicants from groups who are currently under represented at Bernicia. JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Category: ParkingRegion / Division: UK RegionLocation: Civic OfficesWorking Hours: 37 Hours: 37 hours per week to be worked on a 3 week rota including early mornings, evenings and weekends We are looking to recruit three Civil Enforcement Officers on a full time permanent basis, you can download the rota details below. The service The Economy, Transport and Planning directorate encourages and supports sustainable transport, manages transport planning, and provides traffic management and road and street cleansing. The service plays a crucial role in supporting residents, businesses, students and thousands of daily visitors to our city. You will be involved in every part of city life, from day-to-day parking availability, to supporting events such as Victorious and the Great South Run, and helping tourists have the best possible experience of Portsmouth. Your new role What if we told you that the main aim of Civil Enforcement Officers (more fondly known as Parking Attendants) is to reduce pollution, ensure the safety of the local community and support our residents and local business. Our CEOs play a key role in keeping both the roads safe and helping to improve air quality. You will foster a customer focused approach supporting the residents and visitors to our great waterfront city. To help us achieve this you will be required to patrol the areas where on and off-street parking is in operation. You will report to and be supported by a Senior Civil Enforcement Officer and you will ensure that the Traffic Management Act 2004 Regulations (and other relevant other legislations) are complied with, and as a last resort may be required to issue Penalty Charge Notices in the event of and breach of these regulations. Civil Enforcement Officers are paid a salary which is not impacted by the number of penalty charge notices they issue, there are no quotas or commission, both are prohibited by legislation. Who is the person You will demonstrate excellent customer service skills, confidence in dealing with challenging situations and be happy to work alone or as part of a team. You will be flexible, be able to work additional hours (overtime) outside of normal core hours as and when required for special enforcement, as well as switching teams as required to cover business needs. You will be able to use your own initiative in making decisions adhering to the customer service ethos, as well as working and managing under pressure. You will be responsible for a full range of ICT equipment including a mobile device, printer and bodycam which you will carry with the use of a vest. You must be physically fit and able to walk approx. 10 miles per day in all weathers. You will have good communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English and a willingness to take on additional training for personal development. It is a requirement that you have a full manual driving licence for this role. Testimonials from our parking staff: "I joined the parking service as I wanted a job that was different; something exciting, something unique. I love working outside and enjoy getting exercise whilst getting paid! Working at the council has opened so many more opportunities to me than I would have imagined. I have been able to do an apprenticeship alongside my job and I am actively encouraged to better myself with the support of my colleagues. This makes me feel appreciated and valued." "I applied to join the parking service to do a varied job that took me outside the confines of an office. Also, I knew that working for the local authority provided excellent benefits such as generous annual leave entitlement and access to one of the best pension schemes available". Please read the job profile for the full details of this role Additional information Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at basic level will be required prior to any offer of employment. Interview details If you are shortlisted, the interview process will consist of an assessment centre and interview if successful at the assessment centre. Our recruitment process We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: ___ To make sure your application is above the rest, please download the Job Profile below to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role. When completing your application you will be required to complete a personal statement. You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile. Please give examples of your experience and any transferrable skills. This is your opportunity to showcase yourself and your achievements. We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at ___. We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria We look forward to speaking with you soon. We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.

Type: Permanent - Full TimeSalary: £25,950 per annumClosing Date: Monday, 30th March 2026 We have an exciting opportunity for a Estates Premises Officer to join our team at Loughborough College Group, based at Loughborough College. To provide a customer focused proactive maintenance service which meets the needs of the college now and in the future, by being an innovate department in its approach to planned and reactive maintenance. To provide the necessary skill to deliver small to medium size projects. You will be responsible for general maintenance supporting all aspects of the estates department which include; campus grounds, accommodation, security and support desk functions. The post holder requires flexibility to work a rotational shift pattern. Working 37.5 hours per week over 5 days. The shifts are rotated between the team, hours will be discussed at interview. Whilst your main days of work will be Monday-Friday, you will be required to work an occasional Saturday or Sunday to cover events such as open days. Responsibilities of this role include; • To be available as support for securing and opening of premises at key times, • To be a point of contact when necessary for Emergency Services and other organisations, • Experience in general maintenance or other trade skills, • Proven experience of co-ordinating a range of tasks and activities, • The ability to work independently and problem solve using own initiative or as part of a team with clear instruction Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college. We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under-represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey. As well as our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including: • Cycle-to-work scheme, • On-site parking, • Access to healthcare scheme, • Subsided nursery fees, • Up to 25 days annual leave per year, • Additional annual leave available, • Generous Maternity/Paternity pay, • Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development, • Well-being hours The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College a subsidiary company of Loughborough College. The terms and conditions of employment offered by the Leicestershire College are different to those of Loughborough College. Please note that employees of the Leicestershire College are based at one of the campus’ of Loughborough College Group. Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship. Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. If you require any support to apply for this job, please email

Job Category: PlanningRegion / Division: UK RegionLocation: Civic Offices PortsmouthWorking Hours: 37 Planning Officer Salary: Band 7 £32,061 - £36,363 plus market supplement of £3,113 p.a. (subject to review) Senior Planning Officer Salary: Band 8 £36,363 - £39,151 plus market supplement of £4,373 p.a. (subject to review) Why work for us? We are looking for a Planning Officer or a Senior Planning Officer to join our service. This is a full time, permanent role based at the Civic Offices, here in Portsmouth. We offer hybrid working where 2 days will be office based. This is an exciting time to come and join our Service, we are busy with major infrastructure projects across the city and you will be part of the team that will be unlocking housing and regeneration opportunities to shape the future of Portsmouth. Please indicate in your personal statement which role you are applying for. Your new role You will be responsible for dealing with planning proposals and associated appeals, as well as providing guidance and advice to a wide range of customers inside and outside of the organisation. You will be part of a team that will deliver a responsive development management service focused on delivering sustainable development and growth within Portsmouth . The team is committed to delivering a responsive customer-focused service that brings forward sustainable development that meets the housing and employment needs of the City. Who is the person summary: To apply for the Senior Planning Officer role you must have: Essential: • An appropriate post graduate qualification (e.g accredited by the RTPI), and demonstration of continuous professional development post qualification, • Solid knowledge of planning legislation and experience working within Development Management, • A proven track record of handling development proposals successfully, including major applications, • Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills, • The ability to lead on complex planning matters and support others in the team, • An understanding of local government, political sensitivities, and the role planning plays in delivering regeneration, • Experience in enforcement and a problem‑solving, proactive approach to work About Portsmouth City Council Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. ___ Additional information If you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact Nick Lloyd-Davies: email: Please indicate in your personal statement which role you are applying for. Our recruitment process Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: ___ Please ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post. We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office minimum 2 days a week (pro rata for part time), this remains flexible, depending on the role and subject to business needs. In the personal statement, you must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be shortlisted. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact or call the recruitment team on . We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at ___ You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: ___

Job Category: Social Care AdultsRegion / Division: UK RegionLocation: Portsmouth City Council Civic OfficesWorking Hours: 37 We are seeking a passionate and motivated Workforce Development Officer to lead, coordinate, and enhance learning and development opportunities across Adult Social Care. Your new role This is a key role in embedding excellent social work practice and ensuring a high‑quality experience for NQSWs, students, apprentices, and qualified practitioners undertaking post‑qualifying development. You will coordinate the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) for NQSWs, including reviews and the final moderation panel. This will include quality checks on assessments and supporting NQSWs and their assessors in developing their portfolios. You will work with regional partners to ensure consistency of practice and contribute to the national ASYE panel. In addition, the role will involve you working closely with local universities and practice educator/supervisor coordinating high-quality student placements whist managing and monitoring funding requirements related to these. In addition, you will provide workforce development advice guidance and solutions to senior leaders. You will also escalate any issue of themes that arise. Who is the person summary: A registered Social Worker, we are looking for someone who is committed to supporting others to develop, confident in building relationships, with practice educator/supervisors and frontline managers and external partners. You will have experience in designing or delivering training and workforce development solutions being skilled in both coordinating processes and inspiring practice. You will be able to use data to identify skills gaps, monitor progress and produce high-quality written reports whilst be able to prioritise, negotiate, influence and guide others more confidently. The role will require excellent verbal and written presentation skills as well as an attention to detail, methodical approach and a commitment to ongoing personal development. You will hold a driving licence as you will be required to go to different locations, moving equipment between sites. For full details, please review 'who is the person' on the job profile below attached. About Portsmouth City Council Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. ___. Additional Information Please ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post. We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office minimum 2 days a week this remains flexible, depending on the role and subject to business needs. We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position. Our recruitment process Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: ___ You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful. We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at ___ You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: ___ Adults Safeguarding Roles: Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of 'adults at risk' and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Adults Board safer recruitment procedures. Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact or call the recruitment team on .

Job Category: AdministrationRegion / Division: UK RegionLocation: Floor 4 Core 2, Civic OfficesWorking Hours: 37 We are looking for a committed Business Support Officer to join our Fostering Team, providing high‑quality administrative support that keeps the service running smoothly and professionally. This is a great opportunity if you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy variety, and want to play a meaningful role in supporting foster carers, social workers and the wider service. This is a Fixed Term contract for up to one year. The Role As a Business Support Officer, you will provide essential administrative and customer-service support to the Fostering Team. Your responsibilities will include: • Taking accurate minutes for meetings and fostering panels (often confidential or sensitive), • Supporting the service in readiness for Ofsted inspections, • Entering and maintaining information across databases and case management systems, • Producing reports, statistics and performance information, • Handling telephone, email and face‑to‑face enquiries, • Coordinating purchase orders and processing invoices, • Booking appointments, organising meetings, and supporting training events, • Maintaining files, documentation and correspondence—including confidential material, • Providing administrative support to Fostering Panels in line with statutory requirements You will be a strong administrator who can work well under pressure, prioritise effectively and communicate with professionalism and empathy. You will need: • Experience in an administrative or customer‑focused role (Children & Families experience is desirable), • Excellent minute‑taking skills for complex and sensitive meetings, • Strong verbal and written communication skills, • Confidence handling a wide range of enquiries with empathy and professionalism, • Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload, • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, • Competence with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and in‑house databases, • Ability to collate and present statistical information, • Awareness of Data Protection, Information Governance and Safeguarding principles, • The ability to work flexibly and as part of a team Please ensure that you download and read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement on your application. Please note : We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position. Hybrid working arrangements: Working from Civic Offices during probation period, once competent to progress hybrid working. Interview Details: Interviews will be held on 23rd April 2026 About Portsmouth City Council Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. ___. Our Recruitment process We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful. You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it We are a disability confident employer and have an Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria. More information can be found at ___ Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact or call the recruitment team on . Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: ___ Safeguarding Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Standard/Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please read the relevant DBS ___ before submitting any information. You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles.

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