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Adult’s Social Worker, Adult Disability Team, West Midlands Pay rates £31.97 per hour Contract role, Adult Disability Team Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Adult’s Social Worker in the West Midlands area. This is to work in a Adult Disability Team Team in Dudley. Please get in touch for more information. This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:- • A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to, • An easy registration process (all done online), • Referral schemes and incentives, • Ongoing compliance managed for you, • Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. Please contact Graham Leatham on or email for more information. We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager

Adult’s Social Worker, Mental Health Hospital Discharge, West Midlands Pay rates £31.97 per hour Contract role, Hospital Discharge, Mental Health Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Adult’s Social Worker in the West Midlands area. This is to work in a Hospital team in Dudley. Please get in touch for more information. This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:- • A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to, • An easy registration process (all done online), • Referral schemes and incentives, • Ongoing compliance managed for you, • Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. Please contact Graham Leatham on or email for more information. We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager

Role: Software Solutions DeveloperLocation: Nationwide Salary: £26000My client is an accounting and consulting service with global reach and local expertise. They are looking for a Software Solutions Developer, to maintain, enhance and expand existing systems as well as develop new. RoleReporting to the head of National development, working with teams across the firm to deliver a solution will require an understanding of the specifications and user needs. Sometimes working to tight deadlines.This may also involve liaising with other areas of the business to ensure a complete solution.Responsibilities Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Liaising with the teams across the firm to discuss specifications, • Liaising with other members of the firm with regards to any bespoke requirements, • Developing and maintaining applications and tools in line with specifications, • Maintaining change logs, • Investigating and evaluating new features, • Development of user guidance and training schemes, • Involvement in training teams in the front end usage, • Support the implementation of AI into development practices, • Associated admin tasksTechnical skills, experience & knowledge:, • Problem solving and solution driven, • Excellent attention to detail, • High level of I.T. literacy, • Excellent communication skills both written and oral, • Ability to work to deadlines when required, • Excellent organisational and time management skillsKey Employee Benefits, • Flexible Working & Leave: Agile working policies are available to support work-life balance, alongside 25 days of holiday., • Financial & Security: Competitive salary packages, pension schemes, and life assurance are standard., • Health & Well-being: Access to a flexible benefits platform that includes options for dental insurance, health cash plans, and travel insurance., • Perks & Lifestyle: Electric vehicle car scheme and an annual season ticket loan for commuting., • Professional Development: Tailored training plans, specifically for graduates and trainees (ACA qualification or similar), along with career development mentoring.If you wish to be considered for this role, please email your cv to or call me to discuss on .If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest and encourage you to apply for future opportunities.

Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician!\n\n Be part of a team that keeps the UK moving! As a Roadside Technician with a Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equivalent) and at least 2 years of experience, you’ll enjoy: \n\n\n • \nA competitive salary: Start with a base salary of £36,400 and a realistic OTE of £61,000. Top performers can earn even more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates!\n, • Your own RAC van\n, • A fuel card\n, • Full uniform\n, • \nStrong base pay: £36,400 with a realistic OTE of £61,000, plus bonuses for top performers.\n, • \nShare in our success: Join our colleague share scheme for free and benefit from the future growth of the business.\n, • \nFree RAC Ultimate breakdown cover: Enjoy this benefit from your very first day.\n, • \nCar salary sacrifice scheme: Includes electric vehicle options (after 12 months) to help you save on tax.\n, • \nGenerous holidays: 23 days plus bank holidays (rising to 25 with service).\n, • \nPension & life cover: Up to 6.5% matched pension contributions and life cover up to 4x your salary (10x with flex benefits).\n, • \nWellbeing support: 24/7 confidential support helpline for you and your family.\n

Job title: Head of Service – Public Protection Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: Job Descriptions | We Are Sandwell Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Public Protection to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on environmental protection, regulatory and public protection services, preparing and presenting robust, evidence‑based reports., • Lead the effective and efficient delivery of the Council’s environmental protection and environmental enforcement services, ensuring statutory compliance and high professional standards., • Deliver customer‑focused Regulatory Services, including general licensing and taxi licensing, and fulfil the Council’s responsibilities as a Licensing Authority and local Weights and Measures Authority., • Lead the Council’s work on animal health and welfare, promoting the Animal Welfare Charter across the organisation and local communities., • Ensure the Council fulfils its statutory duties relating to pest control and infestations under relevant legislation, including the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990., • Support responsible business practices and protect residents through an effective Trading Standards service, including product safety and underage sales enforcement., • Ensure delivery of the Council’s Environmental Health responsibilities, including food hygiene and safety, statutory nuisance and health and safety enforcement., • Work closely with the Head of Public Realm to maintain high standards of street cleanliness through coordinated enforcement, with a particular focus on reducing fly‑tipping., • Lead the management and coordinated response to unauthorised encampments, working with internal and external partners to minimise impacts on residents., • Ensure the Council delivers its responsibilities under the Duty to Protect, safeguarding vulnerable individuals and communities., • Manage and coordinate the Environment and Public Protection Business Support Team, ensuring efficient and effective service support., • Provide expert advice on new and emerging legislation and best practice across environmental health, regulatory and enforcement functions., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a high‑support / high‑challenge approach to drive improvement., • Ensure robust financial and resource management, delivering agreed outcomes and performance targets on time and within budget., • Represent the Council externally, building strong professional networks and partnerships to enhance reputation, learning and benchmarking., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, consistently modelling the highest standards of public service leadership. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Senior leadership experience within environmental health, regulatory services, public protection or enforcement‑based services in a complex, regulated environment., • Strong knowledge of environmental health, licensing, trading standards and enforcement legislation, with the ability to respond effectively to legislative change., • Proven ability to balance statutory responsibilities, customer focus and proportionate enforcement., • Experience of leading multi‑disciplinary teams and coordinating services across organisational boundaries., • Confidence and credibility in advising elected members and senior leaders on complex, sensitive and high‑risk issues., • Strong financial and performance‑management capability, with experience of delivering services within tight governance and budgetary controls., • A collaborative, partnership‑focused approach, with experience of working effectively with internal services, partner agencies and businesses., • A people‑centred leadership style, with a track record of engaging, motivating and developing teams in line with HR and OD best practice., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and sound judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A strong commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion for change and continuous improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Job title: Head of Service – Community Safety Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: Job Descriptions | We Are Sandwell Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Community Safety to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on community safety, resilience and public protection, preparing and presenting clear, evidence‑based reports., • Act as the Council’s lead officer for the statutory Community Safety Partnership, coordinating effective multi‑agency working with key partners including West Midlands Police, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, and the Violence Reduction Partnership., • Lead the Council’s response to antisocial behaviour, ensuring effective operational delivery and joined‑up planning with partner agencies., • Manage the effective deployment of the Borough Patrolling Service, supporting public protection and community safety across the borough, including enforcement activity relating to untaxed and abandoned vehicles., • Develop and deliver a range of community safety initiatives that raise awareness, strengthen prevention and support safer communities., • Lead the development and delivery of the Safer Sandwell Partnership Community Safety Strategy, addressing key areas including antisocial behaviour, hate crime, modern slavery and exploitation, extremism, domestic abuse and sexual violence, and serious violence., • Manage the Council’s CCTV and Concierge services, working closely with Housing and enforcement colleagues to support community safety outcomes., • Ensure delivery of a comprehensive emergency planning and resilience function, including training, exercising and on‑call arrangements, enabling the Council to meet its duties as a Category 1 responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004., • Discharge the Council’s statutory Prevent duty, ensuring compliance with Home Office requirements and best practice., • Provide expert advice on new and emerging community safety and public protection legislation and policy., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a high‑support / high‑challenge approach that drives accountability and improvement., • Ensure robust financial and resource management, delivering agreed outcomes and performance targets on time and within budget., • Represent the Council externally, building strong partnerships and enhancing the Council’s profile regionally and nationally., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, consistently modelling the highest standards of professionalism and public service leadership. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Senior leadership experience within community safety, public protection, emergency planning or a similarly complex, partnership‑driven environment., • A strong understanding of community safety legislation and policy, including antisocial behaviour, Prevent, serious violence and safeguarding‑related agendas., • Proven ability to lead and coordinate multi‑agency partnerships and statutory boards, influencing effectively across organisational boundaries., • Experience of developing and delivering strategic plans and initiatives that improve community outcomes and reduce risk., • Confidence and credibility in advising elected members and senior leaders on complex, sensitive and high‑profile issues., • Strong operational leadership capability, including oversight of enforcement, CCTV, emergency planning or response‑based services., • Sound financial and performance management skills, with experience of delivering outcomes within agreed budgets and governance frameworks., • A people‑centred leadership style, with a track record of engaging, motivating and developing managers and teams., • High levels of integrity, resilience and sound judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A clear commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion for change, collaboration and continuous improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Job title: Head of Service – Public Realm Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: Job Descriptions | We Are Sandwell Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Public Realm to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on public realm, grounds maintenance and countryside services, preparing and presenting clear, evidence‑based reports., • Lead the development and maintenance of the Council’s public realm, maximising resident enjoyment and utility while minimising antisocial behaviour., • Deliver a consistent, reliable and cost‑effective grounds maintenance service, ensuring agreed and published standards across public realm, open and green spaces., • Ensure the high‑quality maintenance of parks and open spaces, supporting safe, welcoming and attractive environments for residents and visitors., • Lead the management and development of the Council’s countryside services, including responsibility for waterbodies and natural assets., • Ensure effective integration between the Council’s internal grounds maintenance services and the Integrated Waste and Street Cleansing Contract, maintaining high standards of street cleanliness., • Ensure the Council’s tree stock is managed effectively, balancing public safety, environmental sustainability and long‑term asset health., • Maintain the visual presentation of the borough through the prompt clearance of fly‑tipping, working closely with Public Protection colleagues to reduce incidents through improved enforcement., • Manage external commissions for assigned services, including those delivered with Housing colleagues, ensuring services meet agreed standards and are fully recharged., • Act as the Council’s professional lead on greening and rewilding, identifying, delivering and communicating opportunities that support biodiversity and climate ambitions., • Work with senior colleagues to deliver capital improvement projects in parks and open spaces, ensuring projects are delivered robustly to time, cost and quality., • Promote and maintain the highest standards of animal welfare across the Council’s open spaces and visitor attractions., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a high‑support / high‑challenge approach that drives accountability and improvement., • Ensure robust financial and resource management, delivering agreed outcomes and performance targets on time and within budget., • Represent the Council externally, strengthening partnerships, sharing best practice and enhancing the Council’s reputation regionally and nationally., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, modelling the highest standards of public service leadership at all times. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Senior leadership experience within public realm, grounds maintenance, environmental services or open‑space management in a complex operational environment., • A strong understanding of public realm operations, asset management and the delivery of services that balance community use, safety and environmental sustainability., • Proven experience of managing outsourced and commissioned services, including contract performance, integration and value‑for‑money delivery., • Knowledge of tree management, countryside services or green infrastructure, with a commitment to biodiversity, greening and rewilding agendas., • Experience of delivering capital projects and service improvements within tight governance, budget and performance frameworks., • Confidence and credibility in advising elected members and senior leaders on operational, financial and reputational issues., • Strong financial and performance‑management capability, with experience of managing budgets, resources and outcomes., • A collaborative leadership style, with experience of working across services and with partner organisations to deliver shared outcomes., • A people‑focused approach, with a proven track record of engaging, developing and motivating managers and teams., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A clear commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion for change and continuous improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Job title: Head of Service – Parks & Visitor Services Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: Job Descriptions | We Are Sandwell Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Parks & Visitor Services to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Council’s parks and visitor services, delivering high‑quality, inclusive and customer‑focused experiences for residents and visitors., • Maximise the use, enjoyment and accessibility of parks and attractions, ensuring they are valued community assets that balance public enjoyment with environmental sustainability., • Drive commercial performance and financial sustainability across the service, including catering, retail, attractions and concessions., • Lead the development and delivery of engaging events programmes that attract residents to parks and open spaces and support the Council’s wider civic and corporate priorities., • Ensure the highest standards of operational management, securing and maintaining external accreditations and recognition such as Green Flag and Visit England where possible., • Lead the procurement, commissioning and management of external operators and concession contracts where these deliver best value., • Work with senior colleagues to deliver capital investment and improvement projects in parks and open spaces, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality., • Promote and maintain the highest standards of animal welfare across the Council’s open spaces and visitor attractions., • Provide high‑level, evidence‑based professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders, including the preparation and presentation of reports., • Lead, motivate and develop managers and teams through effective performance management, creating a culture of accountability, inclusion and high performance., • Ensure robust financial management, with clear accountability for budgets, resources, risks, outcomes and performance targets., • Represent the Council externally, building effective partnerships, contributing regionally and nationally, and enhancing the Council’s reputation., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, consistently modelling the highest standards of public service leadership. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Proven senior leadership experience within a complex, customer‑facing service, ideally within a public sector or similarly accountable environment., • The ability to successfully balance commercial opportunity, community value and environmental responsibility., • Demonstrable experience of service transformation, continuous improvement and delivering change at scale., • Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience of budget management, commissioning and value‑for‑money decision‑making., • Credibility and confidence to advise senior officers and Elected Members on complex or sensitive issues., • Excellent stakeholder management and partnership‑working skills, with experience of influencing across organisational boundaries., • A strong people‑focused leadership style, with a track record of engaging, developing and empowering managers and teams., • A clear commitment to high standards of governance, health and safety, animal welfare and legislative compliance., • Professional integrity, resilience and sound judgement, reflecting the highest standards expected of public office holders., • A commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion of change and continuous service improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Job title: Head of Service – Waste and Fleet Services Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: Job Descriptions | We Are Sandwell Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Waste and Fleet Services to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on waste, street cleansing and fleet services, preparing and presenting evidence‑based reports and recommendations., • Act as the operational client for the Council’s Integrated Waste and Street Cleansing Contract and the Waste‑to‑Resource (W2R) disposal contract, ensuring strong client‑side governance and value for money., • Work in partnership with service providers to deliver high‑quality household waste and recycling services, maximising recycling rates and customer satisfaction., • Ensure waste disposal arrangements are sustainable, cost‑effective and aligned with best‑value principles., • Lead the development and continuous improvement of end‑to‑end customer processes, ensuring services are accessible, efficient and customer‑focused., • Through contractual arrangements, support the maintenance of high standards of street cleanliness and the prompt clearance of fly‑tipping., • Provide expert professional advice on waste, fleet and related services, with particular emphasis on new and emerging legislation and best practice., • Lead the delivery of an effective, compliant and efficient Fleet Service, ensuring all vehicles and equipment meet legislative, licensing and safety requirements., • Ensure the Council’s vehicle and equipment fleet is optimised, shared where possible, and surplus assets are identified and disposed of appropriately., • Drive the development of an environmentally sustainable fleet, supporting the transition to lower‑emission vehicles where practical and affordable., • Ensure robust financial and resource management across all areas of responsibility, delivering agreed performance outcomes on time and within budget., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a constructive high‑support / high‑challenge approach., • Represent the Council externally with partners, agencies and professional networks, strengthening the Council’s reputation and influence regionally and nationally., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, modelling the highest standards of public service and professional conduct. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Proven experience operating at a senior level within waste, environmental, infrastructure or similarly complex operational services., • Strong client‑side contract management capability, including experience of managing large‑scale outsourced services and strategic partnerships., • A sound understanding of waste, recycling, fleet and environmental legislation, with the ability to translate regulatory change into effective service delivery., • Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen, including budget management, cost control and value‑for‑money decision‑making., • A customer‑focused mindset, with experience of improving end‑to‑end service processes and enhancing the customer journey., • The ability to work collaboratively with elected members, senior leaders, service providers and partners to resolve complex or sensitive issues., • Strong people‑management skills, with a track record of leading performance, engagement and staff development in line with HR and OD best practice., • A proactive, improvement‑focused approach, with experience of service transformation, sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A commitment to the Council’s values and ‘One Team’ culture, acting as a visible champion for change, accountability and collaboration. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

GLL is looking for a Head Coach for the Barnet Training Scheme, to work in Barnet. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as a Head Swimming Coach, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. You could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply. We are looking for an ambitious Head Coach with a proven track record to take over the leadership of the Barnet Training Scheme. As our new Head Coach, you will have the unique opportunity to work alongside the existing lead for the first year to ensure a smooth transition before taking full oversight of the program. This is an exciting role for a Head Coach dedicated to developing all swimmers to reach their full potential within a high-performing squad environment. GLL work in partnership with Barnet Copthall Swimming Club, with GLL providing the training facilities, water time and coaches. The Club provide the competitive outlet for the scheme. The scheme provides for all levels of competitive swimming with 2 performance groups, 4 development groups, 5 competitive/development/fitness groups at and a High-level Masters Group all based at Barnet Copthall leisure Centre. We also have 4 competitive/development/fitness groups based between Finchley Lido and New Barnet Leisure Centres. The Club had 12 swimmers at GB Aquatics Next Generation Championships in 2025 and had 18 swimmers at the Swim England Summer Championships. What youll do: * Develop and oversee seasonal training plans and squad structures with clear progression criteria. * Lead, plan, and deliver high-quality coaching sessions for Performance groups. * Oversee and develop all coaches in the program to ensure a consistent coaching approach. * Manage the competition calendar and support athletes at galas, meets, and championships. * Communicate effectively with swimmers, parents, and the Committee, providing required reports. As a leader within the leisure industry we can also offer scope to progress your career, and job variety like nowhere else. What you need: * Minimum ASA/UKCC Level 2 Coaching Award or Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate. * Proven experience coaching swimmers to regional and national standards. * Experience as a Head Coach working with club committees and pool operators. * Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. * Good knowledge of long-term athlete development principles. As a charitable social enterprise and cooperative owned by our staff, GLL is a unique organisation for you to have a career with! The basics: * This is a Full time, permanent position. Hours of work will be negotiated with you in line with the needs of the service, flexible working may be possible, working from home is not possible in this role. * We are an accredited Living Wage employer with industry leading rates of pay * We can offer a career, not just a job with extensive Learning & development support available. * A uniform will be supplied and must be worn * GLL is Values Driven, not Profit Driven. We work hard to benefit the communities we operate in. * As a staff owned organisation you will be given the opportunity to join the Society and t have a stake in your business Additionally GLL offers employees a range of employment benefits: * Access to a pension scheme. * Health Assurance and access to Counselling services * Access to the tax efficient Ride to Work bicycle purchase scheme. * Free annual eye tests * Discounted nationwide (over 200 centres) inclusive leisure centre membership for you and your partner. This includes GLL Extras! GLL Society benefits (if you choose to join the Society after your probation period) include: * The right to stand for the Society board and to vote for board members to represent you * Access to team building and fun events such as Treks, Concerts outings etc * Access to a range of benefits exclusive to our people ask your line manager for details or check out the Intranet About GLL: As the UKs largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries, and childrens centres. Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area. One of our core values is More than a Job, because working with us opens a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we are having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community. We offer two different types of work arrangements: * A permanent employment contract - part time and full time * A flexible worker engagement by joining our flexible worker pool If you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7 day a week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right choice for you. So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or working with children, youll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL. Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are Investors in People Gold Award employer. However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to peoples lives. We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams. xrnqpay All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.

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Adult’s Social Worker, Adult Disability Team, West Midlands Pay rates £31.97 per hour Contract role, Adult Disability Team Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Adult’s Social Worker in the West Midlands area. This is to work in a Adult Disability Team Team in Dudley. Please get in touch for more information. This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:- A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to An easy registration process (all done online) Referral schemes and incentives Ongoing compliance managed for you Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. Please contact Graham Leatham on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information. We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager...

Hayley Dexis has an opportunity available for a forward-thinking Supply Chain Manager to join our growing Rail division based in Oldbury. Hayley Dexis is the largest independent distributor of engineering products and consumables in the UK. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we provide cutting-edge solutions to our clients across various industries. We are an equal opportunities employer, currently employing over 1,300 people who continue to be a cornerstone of our business and are fundamental to providing industry-leading customer service. About the role The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient, and cost-effective flow of materials and components into the business. Leading a team of Buyers based in Oldbury, the role oversees robust order and inventory management processes, drives reductions in supplier lead times, and supports the Procurement Manager in strengthening and developing the supply base. This position is pivotal to maintaining operational continuity. Working Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday; 9am – 5pm What you’ll do Team Leadership & Management Day?to?day management of a team of Buyers Ensuring daily routines and processes within the team are followed Delegating tasks effectively to support smooth team operations Supporting Buyers with coaching, development, and training requirements Attending daily morning site meetings and cascading key updates to the team Supply Chain Performance & Strategy Improving Supply Chain KPIs to drive operational excellence Developing and implementing supply chain strategies aligned with operational goals and projects Working closely with managers and leads across other functions to ensure seamless operations Supporting any reasonable activity requested by the Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Inventory, Stock & Supplier Management Managing and optimising the flow of stock into the business Maintaining and optimising inventory levels, including VMI Ensuring excess and obsolete inventory is identified and actioned Leading and participating in supplier meetings, reviews, and site visits Delivering improvements in Quality, Cost, and Delivery across the supplier base Working with the Procurement Manager to develop and reduce the current supply base Systems & Data Management Using the MRP system to effectively manage ordering, inventory, and supplier data What you’ll get in return From 23 days annual leave (plus public/bank holidays) Training provided through our own Hayley Academy. Company pension (if eligible). Life Assurance cover (x2 salary). Invitation to healthcare schemes. Wellness programmes. Uniform and PPE provided. Excellent opportunities and career prospects available. The recruitment process Adverts will close on Sunday 3rd May 2026. The advert will be closed should a suitable person be identified during the advertising window, so please submit applications or notes of interest ASAP! Our process; Shortlisting throughout the advertising window Teams interview with our Talent Acquisition Partner. First Stage Interview with the hiring manager w/c 13th April Second Stage Interview to include a presentation/brief to prepare in advance Candidates selected for First Stage Interview will be asked to prepare a for an interview lasting 1 hour focused on skills, knowledge, experience and motivations. Candidates selected for Second Stage Interviews will be asked to prepare a task in advance of the interview. Finally... We know sometimes you might feel that you don't meet the criteria or have a question you would like to ask - we're here to help so please ask us! You can contact us here; (url removed) We aim to get back to everyone that applies and are super keen to speak to talented people for upcoming positions. Please inform our careers team if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the team at Hayley Group please click ‘apply’ now to become our Supply Chain Manager in the Rail department we'd love to hear from you

Are you an expeirenced Administrator working in the Housing sector and looking for a change? Are you looking for a fresh challenge to apply your skills and gain new experience? if so, this is the role for you! I am recruiting for a Housing Administrator to join my clients well established, small team to work in the Housing management team. This role will require the successful candidate to hold knowledge and understanding of property inspections and community engagement. As the Housing Administrator, you will be carrying out a range of duties, some of which have been listed below: The Role: Key Responsibilities * Assist Head of Department in smooth running of a newly formed department. * Handling tenant inquiries and providing customer service. * Managing property records and databases. * Ensuring compliance with housing regulations and policies. * Assisting with tenancy agreements and documentation. * Supporting Tenancy Coaches in addressing tenant concerns. * Organising meetings and consultations related to housing services. * Stakeholder engagement. This is a temporary to permanent role and is offering a starting salary of up to 24,500 per annum. the hourly rate for this role is 16.28 per hour Umbrella. You will be required to drive to various locations and therefore must be able to drive. if you do not have a car, you will be provided with a company car. If you are able to start work immediately, please apply or contact Haleema directly for a confidential chat

Major Recruitment Oldbury are delighted to be recruiting for our Cradley Heath based client you are seeking an experienced Sales Account Manager to cover EDM consumables and graphite products. You will be predominantly based at the Cradley Heath site with occasional travel to Customer sites nationally. You will work closely with the Head of UK EDM Sales to manage and develop relationships with existing customers while proactively identifying and securing new business opportunities within the UK market. This role combines both internal sales activities (office based account management, remote selling) and external responsibilities (customer visits, meetings, and industry events). Duties and tasks will include:  Manage and grow a portfolio of existing UK accounts through proactive communication and relationship building.  Understand customer requirements and provide tailored product or service recommendations.  Handle enquiries, quotations, follow ups, and order coordination.  Monitor customer activity to identify upsell and cross sell opportunities.  Resolve customer issues with speed and professionalism.  Identify and target new business opportunities across the UK market.  Conduct outbound calls, emails, research, and customer visits to develop new relationships.  Prepare and deliver presentations, proposals, and product demonstrations.  Attend trade shows, exhibitions, and networking events.  Achieve targets for new customer acquisition and sales revenue. Candidates welcome to apply for the role will have the following:  Proven experience in B2B sales, account management, or business development.  Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship building skills.  Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities effectively.  Competent with CRM systems, Microsoft 365, and typical sales tools. (HubSpot and Microsoft Business Central would be advantageous)  Self motivated, target driven, and confident working independently.  Full UK driving licence for customer visits.  Knowledge of the EDM (Electro Discharge Machining) process would be an advantage, although not essential. Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm with a 2.30pm finish on Fridays. Parking is available. INDLS

Business Development Manager £50,000 - £70,000 basic DOE + commission UK (Field‑based / Hybrid - with regular travel) Head office based in West Bromwich We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive new business growth and develop long‑term customer partnerships. This is a consultative, solutions‑led role combining technical understanding, customer engagement, and commercial development. Key Responsibilities Identify, target, and develop new business opportunities within industrial and manufacturing markets Manage the full sales lifecycle from initial enquiry through to solution development and order placement Work closely with customers to understand technical requirements and propose suitable solutions Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, Tier suppliers, and key accounts Collaborate with internal teams including engineering, production, and customer service to deliver customer solutions Manage and grow an active pipeline of opportunities, forecasting accurately Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and agreements in line with company objectives Attend customer meetings, site visits, and relevant industry events Maintain accurate records within CRM systems and provide regular reportingAbout You Proven experience in business development, technical sales, or account management within manufacturing, materials, or industrial environments Comfortable working in a consultative, solution‑selling capacity rather than transactional sales Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and develop long‑term opportunities Confident working with technical information such as drawings, specifications, and system layouts Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills Self‑motivated, structured, and comfortable working autonomously in a field‑based role What's on Offer Opportunity to work with a well‑established, growing manufacturer High level of autonomy and ownership in the role Supportive, technically capable internal team Long‑term career progression as the business continues to grow Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

As one of the fastest‑growing building societies in the UK - with a proud heritage and bold ambitions for the future - it's easy to see why we stand out. Everything we do is driven by our desire to Help People Live Better Lives: supporting our members, strengthening our communities, and acting with integrity at every step. To support our growth, we're looking for someone to join our Product and Marketing team to lead and protect the Society's brand, crafting compelling stories and deliver consistent, customer-focused communications across all channels. You will drive awareness, engagement and loyalty by managing multiple communication channels building the Society's reputation and member and intermediary relationships. This is a role with variety, visibility and impact - giving you the chance to influence how we do business in a supportive, purpose‑driven organisation. Main responsibilities include: Shaping and championing the building society's brand narrative, ensuring it resonates across customer and community touchpoints. Lead the planning, development and execution of all operational customer-facing communications across print, digital, email, branch materials and member updates. Support our growth strategy with campaigns and marketing activity that drive product uptake and aid both our branch expansion and mortgage diversification strategy. Working with data teams to understand key customer insights, behaviours and needs to enhance personalised communication strategies. Working with our product and customer teams to create timely, relevant and engaging content for key customer segments driving customer acquisition. Managing the PR strategy and press office activity, building relationships with local, regional and trade media. Leading the social media strategy, managing day to day publishing, community engagement and channel growth. Collaborating with product, digital, retail, distribution, customer service and HR teams to ensure communications are consistent and aligned to business priorities. Building and delivering targeted brand campaigns that increase awareness, consideration and trust within our expanding regional footprint. Tracking competitor activity and evolving customer trends to refine brand strategy and messaging. Owning the member and intermediary engagement strategy, including content planning, key messaging and multichannel delivery. Driving continuous improvement of UX, navigation, accessibility and SEO performance of our website.What we're looking for 5 years' experience within a Marketing Manager role or equivalent. A passion for marketing and an understanding of how to build brands for long term sustainable growth Excellent communication skills with experience of engaging across all levels of the business Strong organisation and planning skills; you'll need to love spinning lots of plates The ability to see the bigger picture and take a proactive approach in supporting teams Financial Services experience will be advantageous but not essential to this role A Certificate or Diploma in Professional Marketing would be desirable Not afraid to challenge the status quo - we have an unwavering belief in pushing the boundaries at the Dudley.Why join us? This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who's ready to take a step forward in their career. You'll join a supportive team, get exposure to different parts of the business, and play a part in driving meaningful change. If you're ambitious, values‑driven, and excited to grow - we'd love to hear from you. What you'll get in return: Salary of up to £50,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience) Intelligent working - split your time between home and our Brierley Hill office; 30 days' holiday + bank holidays + "Moments that Matter" days (birthdays, weddings, getting your house keys, welcoming a grandchild - the moments that count) Up to 8% pension contribution Life assurance at 4× salary Full Private Medical Insurance for you and your family A healthcare plan for everyday essentials like dental and optical Access to our Salary Sacrifice schemes: Cycle to Work and Electric Car schemesDiversity, Equality and Inclusion We're building a culture where everyone feels respected, supported and valued. Diversity isn't a tick‑box for us - it's a strength we actively champion. Whoever you are, and whatever makes you you, you'll be welcomed here and encouraged to thrive. And there's more… We're a Certified B Corp and officially a Great Place to Work in the UK - and for good reason. Head over to our careers page to discover what life is like at The Dudley: who we are, what drives us, and why joining us could be the best move you make next

Adult’s Social Worker, Mental Health Hospital Discharge, West Midlands Pay rates £31.97 per hour Contract role, Hospital Discharge, Mental Health Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Adult’s Social Worker in the West Midlands area. This is to work in a Hospital team in Dudley. Please get in touch for more information. This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:- A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to An easy registration process (all done online) Referral schemes and incentives Ongoing compliance managed for you Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. Please contact Graham Leatham on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information. We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager

New Opening Alert: A Head Chef is required for a new restaurant on the outskirts of Dudley/Wolverhampton. This new independent restaurant will be a high end chophouse concept which will specialise in high quality meats. All produce will be delivered whole and butchered on site. This is site number 3 for this successful independent restaurant group. All the food will be fresh, seasonal and made on site. The owners of this group are big believers in work life balance and will be trying to implement a 4 day week. Dudley/Wolverhampton Head Chef Snapshot: £36,000 - £40,000 + Tronc Free onsite parking 5 / 7 possibly 4 /7. Brand new Working closely with the Group Exec Chef Fully staffed Great location pm the outskirts of Dudley/Wolverhampton. Superb reputation for food and service Fully supportive management team If you are interested in this Head Chef role near Dudley/Wolverhampton then please apply

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior IT Security Engineer to join our well established team The successful applicant will be responsible for a range Trust IT Security policy implementation and development shaping the trusts long term IT patching cycle, to ensure a seamless and consistent delivery of IT Services Applicants must have achieved, or evidence of working towards & ability to obtain recognized IT Security qualifications such as CISMP, CISSP, CASP along with at least 3 years experience in an IT role which should include IT security as a responsibility & dealing with vulnerabilities, risks & threats The successful applicant must be able to take part in the teams out of hours on-call rota (1 in 3) this will attract an additional 9.5% on-call allowance in addition to the band 6 salary & section 2 unsocial hours enhancements. The on-call rota includes covering outside standard office hours, public holidays, and weekends. There may be a requirement to attend Trust sites in-person across the West Midlands at short notice Please note, a full UK driving licence is essential for this post If you require sponsorship, we would encourage you to contact the Recruitment team in the first instance to check your eligibility before applying. Deliver the role of Senior IT Security Engineer in accordance with the agreed Role Profile and Objectives. Utilizing specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices relating directly to the arena of IT security. Assist as directed by the Head of IT Security, for the efficient and effective support of IT security systems and services throughout the Trust. Providing installation or repair and maintenance of WMAS trust physical assets as required. Assist the Head of IT Security to develop, contribute towards and implement the trusts long term strategic plans, policies, procedures and guidelines related to IT Security. Assist in the development of an IT Security awareness program and raise awareness of IT Security amongst staff, promoting an IT Security culture. Lead on ensuring and maintaining the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of Trust IT systems and services. Maintain and contribute towards the implementation of a suite of comprehensive IT security information systems across the organization as a major job responsibility. Alerting the Trust in real time to emerging NHS and Trust IT security threats. Ensure governing body directives, legislation, frameworks and internal policies are deliverable, implemented and adhered to. Assume wider responsibilities as assigned by the Head of IT Security Responsible for a range Trust IT Security policy implementation and development shaping the trusts long term IT patching cycle, to ensure a seamless and consistent delivery of IT Services. Assist in the translation of Trust Long term strategic plans, objectives and policy decisions into operational activity and provide feedback to ensure continuous quality improvements. Maintain high awareness of developing standards and innovations in the area of IT Security, and under the guidance of the Head of IT Security ensure the trust exploit opportunities. Both financial and technological as necessary to deliver optimal and cost-effective patient care. Ensure services are supported to agreed hours of service to agreed service levels by participation within the on-call rota. This will require attendance on site for remedial or planned activities. Act as an authority and provide specialist knowledge across the range of IT security procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience. For the Trust and ensure delivery of associated IT systems and services. Work with stakeholders to ensure clear definition and agreement of service. In particular, with relation to possible downtime during patch management. Ensure these services are delivered and possible downtime communicated as necessary. Co ndu c tr i sk a ss e s s m e n ts as appropriate and advise the Trust on IT Security concerns. Under the instruction of the Head of IT Security ensure IT Security risks are clearly identified, recorded, managed and directly communicated to IT Senior Management Team accordingly. W he nre q u i r e d,l i ai s e w ith external/third parties to ensure the Trusts IT Security stance is not compromised. When completing agreed patching tasks. With relevance to external systems or services being connected to the Trusts network. Provide specialist knowledge as required or requested by other departments on the procurement of new solutions, systems or services to ensure they comply with the Trusts IT Security Strategy. Work with the Heads of IT Services to ensure the IT systems and services are affordable and cost effective. To contribute to the overall development of the Trust, to identify present and future opportunities, threats and risks in the IT environment with relation to IT security. Promote effective use of IT systems and services, developing IT Security awareness and promoting a culture of IT Security. Be responsible for managing and maintaining the various highly complex IT Security systems and services, as well as advising on future technologies, research and development. Participate in continued professional development, training and courses as identified ensuring skills and knowledge are kept current. Provide specialist knowledge and advice on the effective use of Trust IT Services to staff, including promotion of the use of IT Security Policies & IT Security awareness programs. Identify staff IT Security knowledge gaps, develop and promote an IT Security awareness program in conjunction with other departments as required. Assist the Head of IT Security to identify and develop quality measures to ensure the highest levels of service delivery are achieved. Carry out complex projects pertinent to the work of the Trust under the direction of the Head of IT Security, assisting the production of management information, reports and recommendations. Conduct vulnerability assessments and other associated activities as appropriate underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience. within the Trust to Identify, remediate and mitigate risks to the Trust. Liaise with NHS England, NCSC and other relevant bodies as required ensuring IT Security advisories, directives and notifications are actioned and logged. This includes but is not limited to threat & vulnerability alerts, vendor and other specialist threat intelligence feeds. Ensure all systems and applications where applicable are kept up to date and are encompassed in the patch management routine as detailed in the patch management policy. Assist the Head of IT Security with developing and maintaining an Incident Response Plan and Computer Emergency Response Team in relation to severe IT security incidents. Take part in activities that lead to personal and/or team growth. Including responsibility for providing briefings on developments in your field of specialist knowledge. Attend supervision and appraisal sessions with the Line Manager. Take a lead in identifying own development needs. Lead on investigating IT Security issues using analytical & judgmental skills to fault find in addition to liaising with other staff and departments &/or external third parties as appropriate. The post holder is expected to work with the minimum of supervision and may be expected to deal with other duties appropriate to their level and post. Travel to other Trust sites maybe required on an ad-hoc basis, therefore your own vehicle and a full clean UK drivers license is required. Mileage expense is available where appropriate for Trust business. Assume wider responsibilities as assigned by the Head of IT Security TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title IT Manager & Hands on Principal Technician Salary Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry. Location Tipton Our Company Doocey Group is a family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years’ experience built on strong, Black Country values. We’ve experienced significant growth over the past 10 years which we’ve achieved through consistently delivering high quality work on behalf of our clients, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water. We pride ourselves on the strength of our relationship with our clients and subcontractors and despite operating in a very fast-paced and often challenging industry, we will soon register a turnover of £100m, a significant milestone for the organisation. If you’re looking to join a business that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you’ll feel right at home here. The Role The IT Manager & Hands on Principal Technician is responsible for providing advanced technical support, managing IT infrastructure (including networking), and ensuring the smooth operation of the company’s IT systems across all sites. The role will involve working closely with the Head of Technology to roll out the vision for IT operations, network, and infrastructure improvements across the business. Responsibilities • Lead, mentor and develop a small IT team, including performance management, workload planning via ticketing systems and ongoing skills development, • Oversee day-to-day IT operations while balancing strategic improvement initiatives and long-term technology roadmap., • Manage and support multi-site IT infrastructure, ensuring consistency, performance and reliability across all locations, • Implement, modernise and maintain infrastructure and systems to meet organisational and security standards, • Develop, maintain and enforce IT policies, procedures and best practices, • Maintain and evolve IT asset management processes, including lifecycle tracking and procurement, • Oversee provisioning, distribution and management of end-user devices (laptops, tablets and mobile devices), • Monitor system performance and proactively identify risks, vulnerabilities or potential outages before they impact the business, • Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues using structured troubleshooting approaches Personal Qualities • Hands-on leader, • Strong communicator, • Proactive mindset, • Highly organised and pragmatic, • Analytical and solution-focussed, • Service-driven, • Resilient under pressure Technical Skills & Experience • 8+ years’ IT experience, including 3-5 years in a leadership role managing small teams, preferably as an IT Manager & Hands on Principal Technician, • Proven experience supporting and modernising IT environments for 300+ users across multiple sites, • Experience delivering IT projects, upgrades and deployments aligned to business objectives, • Familiar with ITIL principles and service delivery frameworks Qualifications & Training • Relevant IT qualification or equivalent practical experience, • ITIL certificate (desirable), • Microsoft or cybersecurity certifications (desirable), • Experience with ISO 27001 or similar frameworks (desirable) Additional Information Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited IT Manager & Hands on Principal Technician CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement. By submitting your application for the IT Manager & Hands on Principal Technician, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary

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