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Flood Risk Programme Development Manager \n Luton \n £53,460 - £56,681 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance \n Fixed Term / Secondment for up to 3 years \n We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Flood Risk Programme Development Manager to play a leading role in shaping and delivering the council’s flood risk and sustainable drainage programme. This is a unique opportunity to lead on a portfolio of schemes that are critical to protecting our town from the increasing risks of climate change, ranging from flagship projects such as the Open Lea town centre scheme to the SuDS in Schools programme and a series of smaller but equally important developments. \n In this role, you will act as the council’s lead professional within the climate change team, taking full responsibility for creating and delivering new flood risk management and sustainable drainage projects. You will manage schemes from the earliest stages of site identification and financial appraisal through to land acquisition, procurement, construction and successful handover. You will ensure that projects meet the highest standards of compliance, safety, governance and quality while remaining on time and within budget. \n The role is central to driving forward projects of strategic importance and includes working closely with government agencies, water companies, developers and other risk management authorities. You will represent the council in regional and national forums, act as an ambassador for investment in flood risk management and help to attract development partners to support our wider vision for climate resilience and blue/green infrastructure improvements. Alongside project delivery, you will line manage project officers and other staff, deputise for the Head of Climate Change where required, and contribute to the development of strategies, policies and procedures that will strengthen our long-term approach to flood risk. \n About You \n We are looking for an experienced and confident professional with significant experience in developing and delivering flood risk and sustainable drainage projects, from inception through to completion. You will have a strong track record in programme management, including managing multiple projects simultaneously and overseeing capital budgets at scale. Your technical knowledge of construction, drainage and flood risk mitigation, combined with an understanding of land acquisition, planning and procurement processes, will enable you to lead complex schemes effectively. \n You will be an excellent communicator, able to build strong and positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, from senior colleagues and elected members to partner agencies, developers and local communities. You will bring strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to secure consensus and commitment across diverse groups. Well organised and highly resilient, you will be able to manage competing demands, maintain clear oversight of multiple projects and respond quickly to emerging challenges. \n We are seeking someone with the vision to shape inclusive and sustainable solutions that meet the needs of our community, and the drive to ensure they are delivered to the highest standard. A relevant professional qualification in construction, the built environment or sustainability alongside evidence of continuing professional development, will be expected. Above all, you will bring leadership, expertise and determination to a role that will make a tangible difference to the future resilience of our town. \n About Us \n Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. \n The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? \n We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough \n Benefits \n We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: \n\n * From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade \n • Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave \n • Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area \n • Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant \n • Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) \n • Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home \n • Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns \n • Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways \n • Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons \n • Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel \n\n To apply, please visit our website. \n Closing date: 31 October 2025.

Multiple positions are available and hiring is ongoing to meet the wide variety of needs we support. We are on a mission to transform the quality of education provided to young people with SEN (Special Education Needs) / SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) and SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties). We are looking for SEN / SEND tutors with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners in Bedfordshire. At Targeted Provision our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered to vulnerable young people in the UK. We keep the team around the child, and you will be supported throughout every placement by our team of SEN / SEND Support Specialists. This role is perfect for qualified SEN / SEND teachers who are eager to work via 1:1 tutoring with children and young people with a variety of learning needs, in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise their engagement and drastically improve the outlook of their educational journey. • Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit you schedule, • Occasional opportunities to take on remote jobs and online teaching assignments and work from home, • Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities, including access to the full Tes CPD suite while working with us, • A SEN / SEND Support Team dedicated to keeping a team around the child, and ensuring that every placement is a success for the young person and you, • We invite every active tutor to join our tutor community, where our tutors and ourselves share best practice, resources, and tips, • A place as part of a child-centred company committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better, • This role will involve providing Maths, English, or Science tuition to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to Targeted Provision, • These young people are referred to us by local authorities and schools and will require some level of support in their educational and social-emotional journey, • If selected, your role will be to provide this support via flexible and holistic trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring, • Planning each session of teaching / tutoring / mentoring, • Providing the young person with holistic and engaging sessions which meet their needs and advance their educational and social-emotional journey, • Completing lesson reports and providing feedback on the young person's progress, • Professional Teaching Qualifications (Qualified Teacher Status / QTS / QTLS), • Minimum 2 years teaching experience, • Experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and / or other Additional Educational Needs, • Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes, • Enhanced DBS (we can help obtain this at cost if needed), • Two professional references, • This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, to provide short-term engagements as and when they arise, • You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE, • We do not offer any set amount of work nor expenses coverage, • Our insurance covers the work you do for us Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks. We are keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds. The over 2 million vulnerable children in the UK are disproportionately constituted of minority and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as people with disabilities, refugees and migrants, and people living with mental health conditions. It is integral to our mission of raising the standard of support for the UK's vulnerable learners that we engage tutors from all backgrounds so that our tutors can share/relate to the experiences of our students. We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our strict processes to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people before being considered for work with us. Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles: • SENCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator), • SLD / MLD Teacher, • Autism / ADHD Support Teacher, • Intervention Specialist, • Learning Support Assistant (LSA), • Educational Therapist, • Speech and Language Therapist, • Educational Psychologist

Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme) Looking for a career with purpose and a clear path for development? As a social worker, you’ll work directly with children and families to make sure children are safe, supported and able to thrive. It’s a career that offers stability, progression and the chance to make a lasting difference. On this programme, you’ll be supported from day one and gain the skills, experience and master’s degree to succeed, wherever your career takes you. About the programme Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme that helps you step into children’s social work with the training, tools and support to make a difference. On the programme, you’ll develop a deep understanding of child-focused practice and how to build relationships that create real change. You’ll also explore anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches — and earn a master’s degree along the way. What to expect Year one: Begin study for your postgraduate diploma Work with children and families within a local authority, supported by experienced tutors and practice educators Receive a bursary of £18,000 or £20,000 (depending on location) to help with living and travel costs Year two and three: Move into a paid role as a newly qualified social worker (up to £34,000, or more in some London boroughs) Keep working towards your master’s degree Join the Frontline Fellowship, a national community offering career-long support and development The role: You’ll learn how to build relationships, make difficult decisions and advocate for children’s safety and wellbeing. That means: Visiting a child at home or school Supporting a parent through difficult circumstances Working with teachers, health professionals or police Writing reports and helping decide what’s safest for a child It’s a role that takes empathy, resilience and strong judgement, rooted in anti-racist, anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice. Who we’re looking for You don’t need experience in social work, just the right values, resilience and commitment to making a difference. We welcome applicants from all degree backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from those underrepresented in the sector, including men and people from racially diverse communities. Eligibility requirements Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent) Have obtained GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or approved equivalent qualification) Possess the right to work and study in the UK (including access to public funds) for the duration of the programme (until September 2029) Be resident in England by the time the programme commences Not be a qualified social worker Real support. Real skills. A career that matters. Apply now Delivered by children’s charity Frontline. Formerly known as the Frontline programme.