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Planning Policy Officer North East £40-45 p/hour Working Pattern: Flexible / Hybrid working available Job Ref - 64643 A Local Authority in the North East is looking to appoint an experienced Planning Policy professional to support the preparation of its emerging Local Plan on an initial 6-month contract basis, with strong potential for extension. This is an exciting opportunity to join the authority at a pivotal stage of plan-making, as work progresses on a full Local Plan review through to the 2040s. The team is now moving into early policy drafting and evidence gathering ahead of upcoming Regulation 18 consultation work. The role - Supporting the preparation and progression of the emerging Local Plan - Assisting with policy drafting and evidence base production - Contributing towards Regulation 18 consultation preparation - Working on strategic growth, regeneration, employment delivery and town centre renewal priorities - Liaising with internal departments, stakeholders and external consultants where required - Supporting the delivery of a long-term planning vision for the borough through to the 2040s This role would suit an experienced Planning Policy Planner looking to play a key role in shaping a new-generation Local Plan within a forward-thinking authority. Please Ryan at Carrington West for a confidential discussion on this role, or email if you are short of t...

Commencing Monday 1 June 2026 The GOC registers over 34,000 optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical business and optical students. We protect the public by promoting high standards of education, conduct and performance among our registrants. Job purpose We are looking for a qualified lawyer to: Provide legal advice and support on all GOC operations, strategic issues and projects; and Manage the preparation of casework concerning (i) illegal optical practice and (ii) hearings before the Registration Appeals Committee (RAC) as part of the GOCs Central Legal team, which comprises the Chief Legal Officer, one lawyer and one Administrator (Legal) Currently, staff mostly work remotely but this role requires some office-based work KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Provide legal advice and support on all organisational operations, strategic issues and projects, including (but not limited to) in relation to the GOCs core functions of registration, standards/guidance, education and training, and fitness to practise. Ensure the efficient management of casework concerning illegal optical practice (an average caseload of five cases) and RAC hearings (approximately one or two a year), including the development of case plans, identification of appropriate lines of enquiry, liaison with complainants and other external parties, instruction internal or external lawyers as needed, and preparation of hearing bundles Support colleagues across the organisation in devising and implementing legally compliant policies and processes Support the GOC's learning culture, assisting colleagues understanding of legal issues and assisting the personal development of junior staff Ensure the accurate recording and maintenance of management information, including performance data required for reporting to the GOCs senior management team, the Council and the Professional Standards Authority Work in accordance with applicable KPIs and business plans, managing own workload and prioritising effectively while maintaining quality of output Maintain own skills and knowledge, including as required to maintain professional registration with SRA, BSB or CILEx ESSENTIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS Qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive with a practising certificate and at least two years post-qualification experience Good understanding of working in a legal or regulatory environment, including conducting legal research, advising on the interpretation and application of regulations, and drafting policy documents Good Microsoft Office skills, including SharePoint, Word, Excel and PowerPoint CRITICAL COMPETENCIES/BEHAVIOURS Supports the organisations commitment to promoting equality, valuing diversity, being inclusive and meeting our equality duties Can build relationships and work effectively across the organisation, engaging others in achieving compliance with legislation and good regulatory practice Has strong analytical, creative-thinking and problem-solving skills, demonstrating strong technical understanding of legal processes Conveys information (usually complex) accurately and clearly, whether verbally or in writing, ensuring understanding by all parties Makes decisions and recommendations that are sound, well-reasoned and supported by appropriate and relevant information/evidence. Details Salary : £60,000 pa Closing date: 16:00 Friday 15 May 2026 We may close this vacancy earlier than the closing date if we receive a large number of applications. Interviews: Interviews are on 19 and 21 May 2026 and will last about one hour. We are committed to ensuring that in exercising all of our functions we operate in a fair and transparent manner and in a way that is free from discrimination, harassment and victimisation. Within all of our functions, we are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity, being inclusive, and meeting our equality duties. We will not discriminate on age, disability, gender reassignment, race/ethnicity/nationality, religion/belief, sex/gender, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, or pregnancy/maternity. How to apply Please submit: Your CV (up totwoA4 pages) Your covering letter (up to two A4 pages) summarising your suitability for this role and any difficulty attending an interview on 19 or 21 May. Please note that we will not consider your application unless you submit both a CV and a covering letter as specified above. REF-228 440 TPBN1_UKTJ

An experienced Damp Surveyor is sought to join the Property Services team of a well-established housing association in Kent. Reporting to the Senior Surveyor, this is a permanent position for a technically strong candidate with a solid grounding in building pathology; damp and mould diagnosis; and property defects. Experience within housing; whether private or local authority; is highly desirable. The Role To deliver surveying, maintenance and planned works across the organisation's property portfolio. This includes all aspects of property maintenance, major works, responsive repairs, planned works, refurbishment, fire management, servicing, voids, cyclical redecorations, estate improvements, environmental, energy, newbuild and regeneration. To monitor the performance of contractors and ensure all projects are completed to compliance standards, specification, schedule and cost keeping detailed digital records of various aspects of the work, based upon frequent site visits and ensure the asset management database is updated. To deliver a continual plan of Stock Condition Surveys, new build pre-occupation fire inspections and all building related technical and/or advisory services. Accountabilities Providing technical support to the organisation and its customers, conduct property surveys, diagnose defects. Designing and specifying works, obtain estimates, oversee delivery, monitor project expenditure and complete sign-off. Acting as contract administrator or other role as appropriate and use standard forms of contract to administer the works. Overseeing quality control and supervision for each contract, ensuring adequate provision is made on site for building legislation and health & safety requirements. Undertaking inspections and audits of the partnering contractors, servicing maintenance contract and defects within new homes by visiting site. Reviewing completed work against the schedule/contractors' invoices and resolving issues as necessary. Completing fire risk assessments and audit FRA's of others. Validate works needed and signing off fire remedial works. Completing stock condition surveys and asbestos condition surveys, ensuring that all records are maintained appropriately. Providing management reports and schedules of defects when necessary and certify rectification of snagging items. Working closely with the Building Safety Managers ensuring all relevant legislation is being adhered to. Ensure safety, quality control and productivity assessments are carried out so that all work complies with current codes of practice, standards and legislation, particularly Health and Safety. Ensuring all Section 20 & tender processes are completed in a timely way. Ensuring data integrity ensuring compliance with GDPR regulations. Investigate and resolve any CRM tasks, enquiries or complaints raised by customers relating to projects or services provided by the organisation. Providing out of hours telephone cover on a rota basis, as required. Complaints Lead Officer: Responsible for managing complaints in line with our policy and the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code. This will include appropriate and proportionate resolutions and accurate record keeping. Keeping accurate records and manage all data in accordance with our Data Governance Framework, relevant legislation, and best practice. Requirements Entry Requirements: A strong understanding of building pathology and construction techniques is essential, alongside knowledge of budgeting processes and standing orders. Candidates should be familiar with the processes involved in conducting stock condition surveys, fire risk assessments and asbestos reinspection, as well as a good working knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation; including leases and resident consultation requirements. Experience managing and inspecting all aspects of major works; responsive repairs; planned improvements; and service and cyclical contracts is required, together with knowledge of forms of contract and contractor management. A working knowledge of residential property and housing legislation is expected; including experience of working in occupied buildings, building regulations (with particular reference to parts A, L, M and P), conservation consent and TPO management. Candidates should bring experience of liaising with customers and occupants across projects of varying scale and complexity, alongside knowledge of party wall regulations, disrepair legal protocol and stock and asset management principles backed by practical experience. A current understanding of health and safety legislation as it applies to property maintenance, construction, repairs and refurbishment is essential. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office; particularly Excel and Word; is required. Candidates must also have appropriate means of transport and the flexibility to undertake work-related activities outside of core hours. Proficient Requirements: A higher, further or professional education qualification in a building/construction related discipline or similar. A sound knowledge of building construction technology, contract administration, statutory authorities and legal requirements. A sound knowledge of building regulations, parts A, M, P and L. An understanding of the RRO 2005 and in conducting Fire Risk Assessments. Expertise in a building construction, surveying or planned maintenance projects environment. Ability to produce good accurate written reports and communicate with customers and other lay persons in addition to building professions. Ability to understand and work with contract drawings, specifications, tender documentation and legislative documents. A good understanding of the section 20 process. * A good understanding of budgeting processes and standing order - Responsible for budget control. If this sounds like your next move; it's well worth a confidential conversation with our team. Get in touch to find out more or apply now. About Marks Consulting Partners Marks Consulting Partners is a specialist public sector recruitment consultancy with over a decade of experience placing exceptional talent across Property Services; Housing Services; General Practice; Town Planning; Regeneration and Development; and Building Consultancy. With 267 public sector clients; a 96% repeat business rate; and a 100% client recommendation rate; we are proud to be trusted partners to the organisations we work with

JOB-20241107-791d94d2 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Social Worker within the Children with Disabilities Team to work full time based in Redbridge. The salary for this permanent Senior Social Worker job is up to £58,323per annum. Main duties: To be responsible for complex cases and detailed assessments including, where appropriate, Child Protection Assessments. To assist the Manager, as required in aspects of the Teams work including the allocation of work, maintaining, development and encouraging high-professional standards, and supporting the supervision and development of induvial staff. To keep up to date with good practice guidance, current legislation, Government initiatives and local policies and procedures with a view to playing a lead role in disseminating these within the team. To provide consultation, advice and guidance to team members on professional issues. To assist the Head of Service in developing and maintaining projects within agreed timetables. To represent the Manager or Head of Service at internal and external meetings where appropriate, and to act as Deputy to the Manager. To write complex reports and briefings papers on policy and operational issues for the Team Manager, Head of Service, Chief Officer of Children and Families and to participate in a range of meetings, case conferences or task forces, service and project management groups. To assist in ensuring that team members fulfil expectations in relation to the Councils statutory responsibilities, policies and standards and that the practice is anti-discriminatory. To assist, when required, in ensuring that the Councils employee communication system (CASCADE) is fully implemented and maintained in order that all employees receive appropriate information and that employee feedback is encouraged. To participate where appropriate in staff selection in accordance with equalities legislation good practice guidance and council procedures. To actively participate in the overall management and development of the service through Team Meetings and Service wide meetings, attend and participate positively in Team and other meetings as required with a view to promoting the development of an integrated response to clients needs, concentrating on the delivery of an efficient and effective service. Requirements of this Senior Social Worker Job. Degree or Equivalent in Social Work. Current Social Work England Registration. Post Qualifying Social Work Experience. Contact: This Senior Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning Best Candidate Care at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. TPBN1_UKTJ

A Local Authority in the South East is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Planning Policy Officer to support their Planning Policy function on an interim basis, You’ll be supporting the team across a range of policy work, helping to drive forward key planning policy projects and cont

Assisting with policy drafting and evidence base production. This role would suit an experienced Planning Policy Planner looking to play a key role in shaping a new-generation Local Plan within a forward-thinking authority. A Local Authority in the North East is looking to appoint an experienced Pla

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