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This role is an opportunity for someone with the appropriate values, experience, and ambition to play a pivotal part in our People & Culture Team.People Officer Reference number: 369 Reports to: Director of People & Culture Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday -Friday some occasional out of hours) Contract: Permanent Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per annum Working base: Watford (with occasional travel across Hertfordshire)Were Hertfordshire Mind NetworkWe deliver essential mental health support in Hertfordshire, providing a diverse range of services from our Wellbeing Centres and other locations across the county. We help individuals experiencing mental ill health to make choices, find their solutions, build resilience and manage their wellbeing. We offer opportunities for individuals to get support to allow them to recover from or live with mental ill health.About the roleAs People Officer, you will provide high-quality, accurate support across the full employee/volunteer lifecycle, while also contributing to employee and volunteering relations, and continuous improvement of our People & Culture services. You will be a role model for our values and a key contributor to a positive team cultureAs People Officer you will be part of a team who support a headcount of approximately 250 employees, 200 volunteers and 150 self-employed individuals across Hertfordshire. You will be instrumental in ensuring that all individuals employed or volunteering within Hertfordshire Mind receive advice, guidance in a responsive, knowledgeable, and customer-focused way.Key Responsibilities include:Employee LifecycleDeliver a high-quality, confidential and customer-focused People service from recruitment through to leaving.Advise line managers on recruitment; selection, interview and safer recruitmentProvide People advice for queries from the People & Culture team in line with policies, managing and or escalating complex issues as appropriate.Systems, Data & ReportingProduce timely and accurate People management information to assist organisational decision-making. (ihasco, Breathe, Livepay, Charity log, etc)Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the HR information system (Breathe HR), including new profiles, personal data, annual leave and absence reporting.Oversee monthly payroll data collation, including hours, absences, and any contractual changes, ensuring timely submission to Payroll.Ensure Breathe annual holiday renewal and other system updates are effectively completed and communicatedEmployee Relations & Case ManagementManage employee relations cases, such as sickness absence, conduct, capability, disciplinary, grievance, family focussed leave, flexible working requests.Undertake casework, guiding and advising on relevant procedure including gathering evidence and drafting investigation reports, tracking case progress and ensuring communications and actions are completed.Provide consistent and fair advice to managers in accordance with policies, escalating complex issues as appropriate.Projects & Continuous ImprovementContribute to projects such as employee engagement initiatives, policy updates, wellbeing programmes, EDIE (VIBE, Voice, Inclusion, Belonging, Engagement) and system improvements.Support quality assurance processes in line with National Mind policies and ISO9001 standards.Identify opportunities to improve people processes, recommending and implementing enhancements under the guidance of the People & Culture DirectorGeneral ResponsibilitiesTo support any member of the People and Culture team and to cover team absence as required.Note taking for meetings as requiredPromote Hertfordshire Mind services by attending events, campaigns, and open days to raise awareness of mental health.Uphold Hertfordshire Mind policies and procedures, including the Equalities Statement.Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Senior Leadership Team.BenefitsAnnual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays).Birthday leave day.Cash plan health cover (after 6 months employment).Eligibility for blue light card.Employee Assistance Programme.Ongoing training relevant to your role.Please note: The ideal candidate will need to be able to travel and cover the area Herts Mind Network serves. Candidates in Greater London may not be suitable for this role as it is not only in Watford.Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role.Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon Thursday 16th July 2026 Interviews will be held week commencing 22nd July 2026. We will close the advert prior to this date if we receive sufficient applications. N.B. Please quote reference number 369 when completing your application for this role.Interested?If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team.No agencies please.TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Housing Benefit Officer\n Harrow, London\n Temporary\n Full Time\n An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Housing Benefit Officer to join a Local Authority in Harrow. This is a senior position within the Housing Benefits team, supporting the delivery of a high-quality financial assessments and benefits service whilst ensuring compliance with legislation, maximising subsidy income and supporting some of the borough's most vulnerable residents.\n THE ROLE\n The Senior Housing Benefit Officer will play a key role in the delivery of Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit and Financial Assessment services, providing technical expertise, quality assurance and support to the wider team.\n Key responsibilities include:\n\nAssessing complex Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit and Financial Assessment claims, including self-employed, student and social care cases.\nSupporting and deputising for Team Leaders when required across operational and performance management activities.\nQuality checking assessments completed by officers to ensure compliance with legislation, DWP standards and local procedures.\nManaging benefit appeals, preparing tribunal submissions and representing the Council at appeal hearings and court proceedings.\nSupporting the recovery of overpaid benefits and ensuring effective collection and recovery processes are maintained.\nProviding technical advice and guidance to officers on complex legislation, policy changes and benefit regulations.\nWorking closely with internal departments, external agencies and the Department for Work and Pensions to achieve service objectives and performance targets.THE CANDIDATE\n The successful candidate will have substantial experience working within a Housing Benefits environment and possess strong technical knowledge of benefits legislation.\n The ideal candidate will have:\nA minimum of three years' experience working within a Housing Benefits team.\nIn-depth knowledge of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit legislation and regulations.\nExperience dealing with complex assessments, appeals and overpayment recovery.\nStrong communication skills with the ability to deal effectively with customers, elected members, MPs and stakeholders.\nExcellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a demanding workload and competing priorities.\nStrong IT skills and experience using Housing Benefits systems and Microsoft Office applications.THE CONTRACT\n WORKING HOURS: Full Time, 36 Hours Per Week\n LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 3 Month Contract\n RATE: The pay for the role is £30.02 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is £25.59 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay.\n HOW TO APPLY\n To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to (url removed) or call on (phone number removed) to discuss the role in more detail!\n If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate

Information Security Officer\n\nLocation: Harrow, London\n Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum\n Job Type: Full-time\n Working Pattern: Office-based\n\nAbout the Role\n\nWe are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Information Security Officer to join our team in Harrow. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in information security, cyber risk, and compliance who is looking to play a key role in strengthening and maintaining a secure technology environment.\n\nReporting to senior leadership, the successful candidate will support the delivery of information security and cyber security initiatives across the organisation, including risk assessments, policy maintenance, security monitoring, audit support, incident management, and third-party risk reviews.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nSupport the delivery, documentation, and monitoring of information security and cyber security risk assessments for new and existing systems, technologies, and third-party vendors.\nMaintain risk registers, monitor identified vulnerabilities and threats, and track remediation and mitigation actions.\nReview and maintain information security and cyber security policies, procedures, and related documentation, ensuring timely updates and compliance.\nCoordinate and support security assessments such as vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and related cyber security reviews.\nWork with internal IT/infrastructure teams to support implementation of security controls and secure configuration standards.\nLiaise with offshore teams and third-party providers on security, access, and risk-related matters where required.\nAssist with internal audits, external audits, and security assessments, helping to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.\nPrepare risk assessment reports, management information, and key risk indicator dashboards.\nSupport the management and resolution of information security incidents, ensuring timely escalation and closure.\nContribute to improving the organisation's cyber security and information security maturity.\nSupport governance activities, committee reporting, and security-related documentation.\nAssist in the development and delivery of security awareness and staff training initiatives.\nReview supplier and vendor security questionnaires and assess third-party security risks.\nEvaluate the effectiveness of internal security controls and recommend improvements where necessary.\nUndertake additional tasks and project work related to systems, security, and operational risk as required.Skills and Experience Required\n\nPrevious experience in information security, cyber security, or technology risk management.\nGood understanding of cyber security risk, security controls, and information security governance.\nFamiliarity with risk management frameworks and security best practice.\nWorking knowledge of networking concepts, operating systems, and cloud platforms.\nExperience supporting audits, risk reviews, or compliance activities.\nStrong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel for analysis and reporting.\nAbility to produce clear reports, dashboards, and security documentation.\nExperience of working with internal stakeholders, offshore teams, and third-party suppliers would be advantageous.Qualifications\n\nCISSA qualification required\nCISM qualification requiredPersonal Attributes\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.\nConfident communicator with the ability to explain technical risks to non-technical stakeholders.\nOrganised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively under pressure.\nSelf-motivated, adaptable, and willing to learn new systems, processes, and technologies.\nAble to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.\nFlexible approach to work, including occasional out-of-hours support where business needs require it.What We Offer\n\nSalary of up to £40,000\nOpportunity to work in a growing and security-focused environment\nExposure to a broad range of information security, cyber risk, and governance activities\nSupportive team environment with opportunities for professional developmentIf you have the relevant information security experience and qualifications and are looking for your next challenge in a hands-on security role, we would love to hear from you

Assistant Planning Officer - career grade (maternity cover)Number of Positions1Contract TypeFixed TermWorking Hours37Salary£29,793 - £38,009 career grade (inclusive of Local Weighting)Job CategoryPlanningLocationEast Herts Council offices, Wallfields, HertfordReferenceeastherts/TP/907/198About the roleAre you about to embark on a career in Planning? If so, East Herts Council is looking for an Assistant Planning Officer to come and join our welcoming and progressive Development Management team for a 1 year fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover.East Herts is a District rich and diverse in character, with attractive market towns and villages and special landscape, natural and built heritage features, including 42 Conservation Areas and over 3,000 listed buildings. It is also experiencing significant growth, and we have a number of strategic sites coming forward for development, including a new settlement of 10,000 homes within the emerging Harlow and Gilston Garden Town.Our ambitious planning policies aim to maximise affordable housing delivery, secure sustainable, environmentally progressive development and deliver the highest quality built environment, whilst respecting, celebrating and protecting the Districts distinct rural character and unique heritage.We are looking for enthusiastic, hard-working individuals who are keen to learn and share our aims and ambitions. Good customer skills, being able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) and efficient time management are essential skills for this role.In return, we offer the opportunity to work on a varied and interesting caseload of work, working as part of a fast-paced, friendly and experienced team that will support you to develop your skills and progress your career. Whilst youll have your own portfolio of work, we encourage career progression through mentorship from experienced officers and opportunities to work as part of a project team on some of our strategic development projects.East Herts also offers a great working environment, flexible/home working options and many benefits, including opportunities to gain further qualifications in the town planning field through the town planning apprenticeship pathway.Key Responsibilities- Responsible for a varied case load of planning and other related applications- Provision of pre-application advice- Provision of the Councils duty officer service- Ensuring that development of the highest quality is secured, meeting policy and corporate objectivesThe ideal candidate will have:- A good standard of general secondary education, including GCSE qualifications in Maths & English and a minimum of 2A/AS levels or equivalent- A planning or related degree such as geography or environmental sciences is desirable- Willingness and ambition to train further in the town planning field through the town planning apprenticeship pathway- Good communication skills, with the ability to deliver planning information in a positive and proactive way- The ability to assimilate, understand and articulate issues rapidly- Excellent time management and the ability to meet deadlines- Excellent written skills- A valid, full driving licenceWhat can we offer you?- Opportunities for growth and cross-department working, learning new skills and service areas- 26-29 days annual leave, rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service- Usage of our e-fleet during business hours for business-related visits- Employee well-being programme- Employee events group- Regular opportunities to socialise with other teams within the council- Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time- Up to 50% working from home for eligible posts- Free parking in our offices and select council owned car parks during business hours- Access to wellbeing and occupational health schemes such as the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)- Local Government pension scheme- Discounts at council-owned leisure centres- Opportunity to network with colleagues across councils in Hertfordshire and the East of EnglandHow to applyFor an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Rachael Collard, Development Management Team Leader. Contact details are available via the apply button.To apply for this role, please select the apply button shown.Closing date: Saturday 4th July 2026 at MidnightInterview will be held: End of JulyIf you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful.If your application has been successful, the recruiting manager will contact you to invite you to an interview. Please note that all interviews will be in person at the Council Offices and we will be unable to offer online interviews.We hope you enjoy the process and look forward to making contact with you very soon.Find out more about our disability confident scheme on our website.TPBN1_UKTJ

Role Title: Parking Representations Officer Working Hours: 35 hours per week Payrate: £16.71 per hour PAYE Location: Hybrid, London Borough of Harrow, Harrow, Forward Drive, HA3 8NT The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a dedicated and detail focused Parking Representations Officer to join our busy Parking Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills, excellent written communication, and the ability to work confidently with legislation and evidence. About the Role: As a Parking Representations Officer, you will be responsible for assessing formal challenges to Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs), reviewing evidence, and issuing clear, accurate decisions in line with statutory guidance. You'll manage a varied caseload, work to strict deadlines, and ensure high quality service delivery to residents and road users. Key Responsibilities: Assess formal representations submitted by motorists and make fair, evidence based decisions Draft clear acceptance and rejection letters in line with legislation Review CEO notes, photographs, and Traffic Orders to ensure accuracy Prepare appeal bundles for London Tribunals when cases escalate Work to statutory deadlines and KPIs Maintain accurate case records on the council's systems Handle escalated queries and complaints professionally About You: We're looking for someone who can demonstrate: Experience in managing high volume casework Strong written communication and attention to detail Ability to interpret parking legislation and apply policy consistently Confidence working under pressure and meeting deadlines Previous experience in parking, enforcement, appeals, or a similar regulatory environment (desirable) About Us: For nearly 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership has excelled in providing both permanent and temporary staffing solutions. Recognized as one of The Sunday Times' Best 100 Companies to Work For, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized recruitment services. As an accredited 'Investor in People,' we focus on nurturing career progression and long-term relationships with our employees. Harrow Council stands as one of London's most diverse and culturally vibrant boroughs, ranking 12th largest in the city. Located just 10 miles from the heart of London, Harrow offers excellent transport connections via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line, and national rail-providing easy access to the M1, M25, and A406. Important Information: Please note that the personal information you provide may be shared with Cifas to prevent fraud and other unlawful conduct. If misconduct is identified, this may result in the denial of services or employment. Your personal details will also be used to verify your identity. For more information about how your data is handled and your rights, please visit (url removed)

This role is an opportunity for someone with the appropriate values, experience, and ambition to play a pivotal part in our People & Culture Team. People Officer Reference number: 369 Reports to: Director of People & Culture Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday -Friday some occasional out of hours) Contract: Permanent Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per annum Working base: Watford (with occasional travel across Hertfordshire) We’re Hertfordshire Mind Network We deliver essential mental health support in Hertfordshire, providing a diverse range of services from our Wellbeing Centres and other locations across the county. We help individuals experiencing mental ill health to make choices, find their solutions, build resilience and manage their wellbeing. We offer opportunities for individuals to get support to allow them to recover from or live with mental ill health. About the role As People Officer, you will provide high-quality, accurate support across the full employee/volunteer lifecycle, while also contributing to employee and volunteering relations, and continuous improvement of our People & Culture services. You will be a role model for our values and a key contributor to a positive team culture As People Officer you will be part of a team who support a headcount of approximately 250 employees, 200 volunteers and 150 self-employed individuals across Hertfordshire. You will be instrumental in ensuring that all individuals employed or volunteering within Hertfordshire Mind receive advice, guidance in a responsive, knowledgeable, and customer-focused way. Key Responsibilities include: Employee Lifecycle • Deliver a high-quality, confidential and customer-focused People service from recruitment through to leaving., • Advise line managers on recruitment; selection, interview and safer recruitment, • Provide People advice for queries from the People & Culture team in line with policies, managing and or escalating complex issues as appropriate. Systems, Data & Reporting • Produce timely and accurate People management information to assist organisational decision-making. (ihasco, Breathe, Livepay, Charity log, etc), • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the HR information system (Breathe HR), including new profiles, personal data, annual leave and absence reporting., • Oversee monthly payroll data collation, including hours, absences, and any contractual changes, ensuring timely submission to Payroll., • Ensure Breathe annual holiday renewal and other system updates are effectively completed and communicated Employee Relations & Case Management • Manage employee relations cases, such as sickness absence, conduct, capability, disciplinary, grievance, family focussed leave, flexible working requests., • Undertake casework, guiding and advising on relevant procedure including gathering evidence and drafting investigation reports, tracking case progress and ensuring communications and actions are completed., • Provide consistent and fair advice to managers in accordance with policies, escalating complex issues as appropriate. Projects & Continuous Improvement • Contribute to projects such as employee engagement initiatives, policy updates, wellbeing programmes, EDIE (VIBE, Voice, Inclusion, Belonging, Engagement) and system improvements., • Support quality assurance processes in line with National Mind policies and ISO9001 standards., • Identify opportunities to improve people processes, recommending and implementing enhancements under the guidance of the People & Culture Director General Responsibilities • To support any member of the People and Culture team and to cover team absence as required., • Note taking for meetings as required, • Promote Hertfordshire Mind services by attending events, campaigns, and open days to raise awareness of mental health., • Uphold Hertfordshire Mind policies and procedures, including the Equalities Statement., • Maintain strict confidentiality at all times., • Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Senior Leadership Team. Benefits • Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)., • Birthday leave day., • Cash plan health cover (after 6 months employment)., • Eligibility for blue light card., • Employee Assistance Programme., • Ongoing training relevant to your role. Please note: The ideal candidate will need to be able to travel and cover the area Herts Mind Network serves. Candidates in Greater London may not be suitable for this role as it is not only in Watford. Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role. Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon Thursday 16th July 2026 Interviews will be held week commencing 22nd July 2026. We will close the advert prior to this date if we receive sufficient applications. N.B. Please quote reference number 369 when completing your application for this role. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team. No agencies please

Interim Major Projects Officer Harrow London Location: Hybrid Working (Own Vehicle Required) Rate: £45.66 per hour PAYE or £57.08 per hour Umbrella We are recruiting for an experienced Interim Major Projects Officer to join a busy Development Management team within Planning & Sustainable Growth. This is an exciting opportunity to lead on some of the largest and most complex planning applications, working on high-profile developments that will shape the future of the local area. This role is ideal for an experienced planning professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong background in managing major planning applications from inception through to determination. The Role As the lead officer, you will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of complex planning applications, pre-application enquiries, screening and scoping opinion requests, and Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs). You will provide expert planning advice, prepare detailed reports, and work collaboratively with internal teams, statutory consultees, developers, stakeholders and elected members to deliver an efficient and customer-focused planning service. Key responsibilities include: Representing the Council at hearings and public inquiries, including acting as the lead witness where required. Managing post-decision matters, including discharge of conditions, Section 73 applications and non-material amendments. Providing guidance and support to junior planning officers. Deputising for Team Leaders and assisting with case allocation and quality assurance when required. To be successful in this role, you will have: Significant experience managing major and complex planning applications within a local authority environment. A thorough understanding of planning legislation, policy and development management processes. Experience preparing committee reports and presenting recommendations. Knowledge of Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs), planning appeals and post-decision processes. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency

Homelessness Prevention Officer - Hertfordshire 6-month contract | £28 per hour (Umbrella) | Inside IR35 A Hertfordshire local authority is seeking an experienced Homelessness Prevention Officer to join their Housing Options team on a 6-month interim basis. This is a key frontline role supporting residents at risk of homelessness, ensuring timely, legally compliant interventions in line with statutory duties. You will play a central role in delivering an effective homelessness prevention service, providing comprehensive housing advice across both the private and public sectors. Working within the framework of current homelessness legislation and statutory guidance, you will manage a varied caseload, undertake detailed investigations into homelessness applications, and make informed decisions where prevention or relief is not possible. A core part of the role will involve early identification of households at risk, proactively engaging with service users and partner agencies to prevent homelessness before crisis point is reached. You will collaborate closely with housing associations, support services, and internal council departments to develop sustainable housing solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced statutory housing environment and is confident applying housing legislation to real-world casework. You'll be joining a team committed to best practice, continuous improvement, and delivering meaningful outcomes for vulnerable residents. You'll also gain exposure to complex cases, strengthen your decision-making under the Homelessness Reduction Act framework, and contribute directly to improving homelessness prevention outcomes across the borough. How to Apply If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 2 working days of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from public sector professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Cheryl at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us

Job Title: Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer Location: Harrow Council Employer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership for Harrow Council Contract Type: Temporary ongoing assignment, until 31st March 2027 Hours of Work: 37 hours per week Payrate: £21.23 per hour PAYE Overview: Pertemps have an exciting opportunity within Harrow Council for a self-driven and motivated Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer to join an expanding team. The role of Homelessness Prevention & Solutions Officer has a competitive pay rate of £18.59 per hour (negotiable). Other benefits include excellent training and support for career development and 21 days of holiday (excluding Bank Holidays). Main Responsibilities To take part in the Duty Triage rota and to assist customers through general reception, telephone, and electronic enquiries with appropriate advice. To deliver intensive, specialist support to homeless clients. To manage a caseload of people who are currently experiencing a housing crisis and provide a service that seeks to minimise the duration of that crisis. To understand the complex, multiple needs as well as strengths of those individuals; and develop trusting, non-dependent relationships to improve their confidence and motivation to progress towards their next step in housing To create individual Personal Housing Plans (PHPs) for everyone in housing need to sustain existing accommodation and/or find new housing, taking account of their circumstances and keeping the plan under review. To provide some support for individuals through the resettlement process when moving to a new home. Requirements Comprehensive knowledge of all core legislation such as the Housing Act 1985, Housing Act 1996 as amended by Homelessness Act 2002, the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, housing needs issues, related legislation, and case law. Good working knowledge of housing benefit rules and the supply and demand issues related to public sector and private housing in a London council. Expert knowledge of homelessness policy and practice Experience of negotiation/advocacy/mediation. Experience in effective record keeping including electronically. Experience in carrying out interviews, investigations, and negotiations. About Us For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership has been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions and we are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big scary faceless company, quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. We are proud to be accredited 'investor in people' which is reflected across our business in the length of service and career progression of our employees. " Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406. " The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting (url removed)

Assistant Planning Officer - career grade Number of Positions 1 Contract Type Permanent Working Hours 37 Salary £29,793 - £38,009 career grade (inclusive of Local Weighting) Job Category Planning Location East Herts Council offices, Wallfields, Hertford Reference eastherts/TP/907/200 Are you about to embark on a career in Planning? If so, East Herts Council is looking for an Assistant Planning Officer to come and join our welcoming and progressive Development Management team. East Herts is District rich and diverse in character, with attractive market towns and villages and special landscapes, natural and built heritage features, including 42 Conservation Areas and over 3,000 listed buildings. It is also experiencing significant growth, and we have a number of strategic sites coming forward for development, including a new settlement of 10,000 homes within the emerging ‘Harlow and Gilston Garden Town.’ Our ambitious planning policies aim to maximise affordable housing delivery, secure sustainable, environmentally progressive development and deliver the highest quality built environment, whilst respecting, celebrating and protecting the District’s distinct rural character and unique heritage. We are looking for enthusiastic, hard-working individuals who are keen to learn and share our aims and ambitions. Good customer skills, being able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) and efficient time management are essential skills for this role. In return, we offer the opportunity to work on a varied and interesting caseload of work, working as part of a fast-paced, friendly and experienced team that will support you to develop your skills and progress your career. Whilst you’ll have your own portfolio of work, we encourage career progression through mentorship from experienced officers and opportunities to work as part of a project team on some of our strategic development projects. East Herts also offers a great working environment, flexible/home working options and many benefits, including opportunities to gain further qualifications in the town planning field through the town planning apprenticeship pathway. Key Responsibilities • Responsible for a varied case load of planning and other related applications - Provision of pre-application advice - Provision of the Council’s duty officer service - Ensuring that development of the highest quality is secured, meeting policy and corporate objectives The ideal candidate will have: • A good standard of general secondary education, including GCSE qualifications in Maths & English and a minimum of 2A/AS levels or equivalent - A planning or related degree such as geography or environmental sciences is desirable - Willingness and ambition to train further in the town planning field through the town planning apprenticeship pathway - Good communication skills with the ability to deliver planning information in a positive and proactive way - The ability to assimilate, understand and articulate issues rapidly - Excellent time management and the ability to meet deadlines - Excellent written skills - A valid, full driving licence What can we offer you? • Opportunities for growth and cross-department working, learning new skills and service areas - 26-29 days’ annual leave, rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service - Employee well-being programme - Employee events group - Regular opportunities to socialise with other teams within the council - Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time - Up to 50% working from home for eligible posts - Free parking in our offices and select council owned car parks during business hours - Access to wellbeing and occupational health schemes such as the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Local Government pension scheme - Discounts at council-owned leisure centres - Opportunity to network with colleagues across councils in Hertfordshire and the East of England How to apply For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Rachael Collard, Development Management Team Leader. Contact details are available via the apply button. To apply for this role, please select the apply button shown. Closing date: Sunday 19th July 2026 at Midnight Interview will be held: In person at the end of July If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful. If your application has been successful, the recruiting manager will contact you to invite you to an interview. Please note that all interviews will be in person at the Council Offices and we will be unable to offer online interviews. We hope you enjoy the process and look forward to making contact with you very soon. Find out more about our disability confident scheme on our website

Finance Officer Hertford, SG13 8EQ Permanent Salary: £38,009 - £44,804 inclusive of local weighting Working Hours: 37 Job Category: Finance Closing date: 10/07/2026 An exciting opportunity has become available to work within the Finance Team at East Herts Council. As a Finance Officer reporting to the Group Accountant (Revenue & Capital), you will contribute to the revenue and capital monthly budget monitoring process, modelling of fees and charges and setting the annual budget. You will also assist in maintaining the budget monitoring system. What will you be doing? • supporting the Assistant Director for Finance and Group Accountants in providing accurate and timely information for the monthly budget monitoring process, ensuring effective control and use of financial resources - supporting services and budget managers with accurate financial information - undertaking financial reconciliations - assisting with the production of the budget - assisting with the closure of accounts and production of the Annual Statement of Accounts - assisting with the administration of the Council’s Treasury Management Cash flow and Banking arrangements, ensuring the treasury management systems are kept up to date About you As an ideal candidate, you will have: • AAT qualification (part or fully qualified) - experience of working within a finance environment and a good understanding of accounting principles and processes, including reconciliations - the ability to work well under pressure and organise your time efficiently - an understanding of accounting principles (debits, credits, accruals, etc.) - confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and ability to use other financial systems for data enquiries and input - enthusiastic and passionate about working in local government - excellent communication skills What can we offer you? • Opportunities for growth and cross-departmental working, learning new skills and service areas - 26-29 days' annual leave rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service - Usage of our e-fleet during business hours for business-related visits - Employee well-being programme - Employee events group - Regular opportunities to socialise with other teams within the council - Flexible working arrangements, including flexitime - Up to 50% working from home for eligible posts - Free parking in our offices and select council-owned car parks during business hours - Access to wellbeing and occupational health schemes such as the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Local Government pension scheme - Discounts at council-owned leisure centres - Opportunity to network with colleagues across councils in Hertfordshire and the East of England - Professional environment where your career path really matters, and your development is supported by the organisation How to apply For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Alison Street, Assistant Director for Finance, on (phone number removed). Closing date: 10th July 2026 at Midnight. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 27th July 2026. We, as a council, are ambitious. To find out more about our ambitions and what it’s like working at East Herts, hear from our employees on our careers site. In accordance with council policy, new appointments will normally be made at the first SCP point of the relevant grade. If, at the offer stage, a candidate can provide clear evidence that their skills and/or experience align with a higher point within the grade, appointment at the next SCP point may be considered. Any such decision must be reviewed and approved by the Director. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work. Find out more about our disability confident scheme on our website