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We are currently recruiting on behalf of a thriving regional law firm based in Gloucestershire, which is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer Lawyer to join their team. To apply please contact Theresa on 0121 454 1004 or email quoting job ref: TL2101 JOB TITLE: Residential Conveyancing Lawyer PQE REQUIRED: 2+ LOCATION: Gloucestershire Responsibilities: • Managing a caseload of residential conveyancing matters from start to finish., • Handling sales, purchases, transfers of equity, re-mortgages, and lease extensions., • Conducting property searches and title investigations., • Drafting and reviewing legal documents and contracts., • Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, and other parties involved in the conveyancing process., • Providing legal advice and guidance to clients., • Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and procedures. Requirements: • Qualified solicitor or legal executive with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience in residential conveyancing., • Strong knowledge of property law, conveyancing procedures, and relevant legislation., • Excellent communication and negotiation skills., • Ability to work independently and manage a caseload efficiently., • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills., • IT proficiency, including experience using case management systems and legal software. Location: • The position is based in Gloucestershire, which offers a beautiful and vibrant setting with easy access to both rural and urban environments. Gloucestershire provides a high quality of life with its picturesque countryside, historic towns, and excellent transport links to major cities. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary level purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

🚀 Lead Logistics & Facilities at Gloucestershire Managed Services 💷Salary: Starting at £65,821 per annum (negotiable) 📍Location: Gloucestershire (Cheltenham & Gloucester Hospitals) 📅Closing Date: 16th January 2026 | Interview Date: TBC Are you a visionary leader ready to transform healthcare logistics? Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS) is seeking a Head of Logistics & Deputy Associate Director of Facilities to lead our integrated Logistics Service, covering Linen & Laundry, Transport, Post, Waste, Materials Management, and Warehousing. 🔍In this role, you will: • Drive innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence across all logistics services, • Lead strategic and operational initiatives, ensuring safe, compliant and customer-focused delivery, • Champion workforce development, digital transformation, and continuous improvement, • Support organisation-wide priorities as Deputy to the Associate Director of Facilities 👤We’re looking for someone with: • Significant experience in logistics or facilities operations within a large, complex organisation, • Proven success in transformational programmes and service improvement, • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and financial acumen, • Professional membership (e.g., IWFM, CILT UK) and leadership training experience Important: This role is employed by GMS and is not subject to NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions. 🌟 Why GMS? • Make a real impact on patient care through non-clinical services, • Competitive salary & pension (10% total contribution), • Generous leave, flexible benefits, and wellbeing support 📩 Contact: Penny Bickerstaff | 07977 787 082 | #HealthcareLeadership #FacilitiesManagement #LogisticsLeadership #GMSCareers #GloucestershireJobs #OperationalExcellence

Senior Commercial Manager - Defence consultancy Up to £90,000 + Bonus This will be a department lead position. Flexible location, base contractually from your closest office. Monthly customer visits travel required across the UK Our client, an international consultancy business, currently have an opportunity for a Senior Commercial Manager, within a fast growing commercial department, this is a unique opportunity, a chance to be truly strategic and shape the future of the organisation. The company have a long and successful history of delivering large projects to various private and public sectors clients and are on a journey to change the way they do business - and looking for ambitious, this role will sit purely across the defence space. The role holder will have the opportunity to lead the commercial negotiation of new business with both new and existing clients and to shape the strategic direction of the function. · Identify the risks, liabilities, and commitments of contractual agreements; ensure these are clearly understood and that the business fully appreciates any potential impact. · Review, draft, update and maintain contract documents · Monitor and report performance and compliance against contractual obligations including commercial performance, financial management and contract management · Monitor customer satisfaction · Work with the contract delivery teams to ensure that the management of change request process and change implementation is carried out in line with the contracts. · Report on progress of change requests and projects · Review contract performance, assessing commercial risks and ensuring appropriate steps are taken to manage the risk · Prevent and resolve contractual disputes · Assuring adherence to Group Commercial Policy · Supporting the client engagement teams in all commercial aspects, post contract signature, to achieve the orders, profit and cash budget and overall management of the Client relationship. · Support the delivery streams who are responsible for the delivery of projects and provide clear direction working with the client engagement team. The person: • Experience of working in the defence or aerospace industry would be advantageous, • Growth minding - looking at maximising value and minimising risk, • Experience of working closely with finance, operations and technical specialists., • Good on both the legal t&c's and financials.

Commercial Manager Leading international defence business Mix of pre & post-signature activity A couple of days a week in the office on average £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus We are seeking a skilled and driven professional to join our client in a pivotal role that offers hybrid working options. This position provides the perfect balance between working from home and collaborating with colleagues on-site, offering flexibility alongside a competitive salary and bonus package. The ideal candidate would be someone they can invest in and develop through the business. Key Responsibilities: • Contract Negotiation: Lead the negotiations of both contractual t&c's & pricing., • Growth: Support and manage both UK-based and international markets, identifying new opportunities for growth and expansion., • Contract Management: Key strategic contract management., • Team Leadership: Guide and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and ensuring adherence to project timelines and objectives., • Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to maintain strong relationships and drive business success., • Strategic Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams such as Supply Chain and Operations to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services., • Continuous Improvement: Champion initiatives for continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and best practices throughout the business. What We Are Looking For: • Proven experience in managing contracts in the UK defence sector., • Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels., • A strategic thinker who can balance operational management with long-term business growth., • Ideally some experience within a customer facing commercial role within the defence sector., • Eligibility for security clearance if not already held. What We Offer: • Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working arrangement, splitting time between home and our offices, averaging a couple of days a week in the offices., • Career Development: Access to opportunities for career growth within a supportive and dynamic environment., • Additional Benefits: Including pension schemes, enhanced annual leave, and various employee discounts and well-being programs.

Development (Plot Sales) Fee Earner Gloucester Development Plot Sales About the Firm TSR Legal are proud to be working with a well-established law firm with over 30 years experience and a national reputation for excellence in the Property sector. With offices in Gloucester, Bristol, Birmingham and the city, the firm provides a wide range of legal services for both businesses and individuals. The firm places great emphasis on their people believing staff are at the heart of the firms success. They are committed to supporting a positive work-life balance, professional development, and long-term career progression. This position has become available due to continued growth within the Development Plot Sales Department. The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Development (Plot Sales) Fee Earner to join the Gloucester office. The successful candidate will handle all aspects of residential development sales on behalf of commercial developer clients, including the day-to-day running of sale files, part exchanges, and site set-ups. Youll be working alongside a team of around 20 experienced professionals and enjoy exposure to a strong client portfolio, including FTSE 100-listed companies and 5-star HBF-rated builders. While property law experience (residential or commercial) is essential, specific plot sales experience is not required full training will be provided. Key Responsibilities Managing the site set-up of new development sites (training provided). Preparing road, sewer, infrastructure, and service agreements, as well as related transfers, leases, or easements. Drafting contracts, transfers, and leases for plot sales and part-exchange transactions. Responding to enquiries from buyers legal representatives. Reporting to clients on part-exchange properties. Handling exchange and completion of sales and purchases. Completing SDLT returns and registrations. Meeting billing targets as agreed with the Head of Department. Supervising junior team members as required. Managing all other legal matters relating to development sites post-acquisition. About You Essential Criteria Qualified Solicitor (SRA) or FCILEx. Applications are encouraged from those who are non qualified who have experience of fee earning. Right to live and work in the UK. Strong communication, client care, and relationship management skills. Excellent attention to detail and ability to work proactively. Highly organised, able to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure. Confident with legal IT systems and Microsoft Office. Able to maintain confidentiality and adapt to changing business needs. Desirable Criteria Newly Qualified to 2 years PQE. Knowledge or prior experience in Property Law. Salary & Benefits Competitive salary up to circa £50k DOE Apply today or contact TSR Legal for a confidential discussion about this opportunity. Contact Hannah Williams in confidence on 02920 388100. TPBN1_UKTJ

Fleet Control Senior Monday to Friday - days As a Fleet Control Senior, you will be overseeing a busy maintenance control department and ensuring KPI's are met with your team. Your day to day role will see you with a headset on. Talking technical issues with a host of core garages and services providers, then this role could be for you. This is a role where you will be providing a first class support over the phone to the companies fleet of vehicles. The fleet is a diverse one that will include HGV's, Vans (LCV), Refuse Vehicles, Gritters, Sweepers, Light Commercials and Mini Buses. No 2 days will ever be the same in this exciting post. Your role will be varied including Supervising and mentoring a small team of Controllers Scheduling repairs, inspections and booking visits for the Field Engineers. FNOL First notice of Loss situations Chasing progress with a network of your own core garages and a chosen network of 3rd party maintenance providers. Logging repair and maintenance notifications Ensuring the field service team have a maximum utilisation. Maintaining updates on stock/ parts and ensuring correct levels You will be chasing up recoveries as a consequence of breakdowns & accidents. You will also be chasing up repair providers to analyse and action defects. What is important is that you have an idea on repair costs and you are not afraid to challenge repair times. An understanding of what is and what isn't a warranty repair would also be useful. Understanding maintenance spend is a major part of this challenging role. If you have IT systems knowledge MS Office skills, this will also help you in this busy role. If you have technical knowledge of HGV's from a mechanical perspective, this would give you a sound platform. On a daily basis, you will be speaking with Service Managers, Workshop Controllers and Commercial Vehicle Technicians. You core remit will be to ensure that a vehicle's downtime is kept to a minimum and getting that vehicle back on the road is your primary concern. A knowledge of authorisation automotive software such as Kerridge, DMS, SAP etc this would also be useful If you are ready for the next chapter in your career, then please get in touch. If this role isn't for you but you are looking for a move, then please get in touch. Kautec Recruitment is a fast growing automotive people business that recruits the right way. HGV, heavy goods vehicle, commercial vehicle, RCV, refuse collection vehicle, tipper, sweeper, gritter, mechanic, vehicle engineer, vehicle technician, fitter, workshop. TPBN1_UKTJ

We are working with Gloucestershire Council to provide an hour of face to face art tuition for an SEN Learner.This will be based in the learners home.Enhanced DBS on the update service.Educated to a post graduate degree level.UK recognised teaching qualification i.Knowledge of the Art curriculum.

This Internal Sales Executive role will provide you with the opportunity to build and nurture customer relations post sale. This Internal Sales Executiverole will hold the following responsibilities:. Theyre on the hunt for aInternal Sales Executive who is a specialist at client relationships andcus

The post holder will act as a trusted adviser to school leaders, offering proactive and solution-focused advice on complex employee relations matters, workforce planning, performance management, and organisational change. By building strong professional relationships, the HR Adviser will contribute

Post Definition/Purpose The post holder will assist with the continual development of a market leading training and development system, in line with the requirements of ISO30422 (HRM – Learning and Development Management Systems).The Training & Development Administrator shall assist in develop

Vulnerability Researcher, Gloucester UKKey highlightsSalary up to £70,000 depending on experienceHybrid working, average 2 days onsite per weekHands-on research role working at the cutting edge of cyber and hardware securitySC clearance requiredAbout the clientOur client is a highly respected UK organisation delivering advanced cyber xjlbheb and security research for critical national programmes. They invPlease read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.Please click on the apply button to read the full job description

Practice Manager Location Locality Hub - Kingswood Salary Range £45,091 - £48,226 Position Type Full-Time Contract Type Limited Term Hours 37.00 Job Description How you'll make a difference As Practice Manager, you will lead the Families Plus 5-18 team. Your work helps vulnerable families overcome their difficulties and see their children and young people thrive. Overseeing the team's delivery work, you will directly supervise and be responsible for their performance management, allocation of referrals and quality assurance of their support. The team works with family members in their homes, community settings such as schools and children's centres, as well as the council's hub buildings across South Gloucestershire. What you will be doing * It will be your responsibility to ensure records are kept in accordance with professional standards and prepare and present reports on cases and issues. * You will supervise the work of the team and assist in the overall leadership and management to deliver the personalised support service. * To ensure services are delivered to a high standard, you will monitor the quality of the work, using data to target and allocate resources appropriately. * Using your specialist knowledge, you will provide high level support and supervision and ensure case work decisions are made in accordance with agreed safeguarding procedures and standards. * It will be key for you to plan and manage departmental budgets within the service. What we need from you * We require you to hold a degree or relevant professional qualification e.g. youth, early years or social care. * It is essential that you have significant post qualification experience in a children's service setting, to include experience of staff supervision and working with vulnerable children, young people and families. * You must have a detailed understanding of successful strategies to improve outcomes for children, young people and families and have a clear understanding of the national issues. * You will be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of current legislation and best practice relating to children and young people's services. * On occasions, you will be required to work flexibly and outside normal working hours such as evenings or weekends, this is to ensure the team is responsive to the needs of the families we are supporting. What you need to know • This role is for a limited term ending 30th November 2026 covering maternity leave within the team. You will be required to travel widely within the authority so you must either have a current driving license and provide a car or have access to appropriate means of travel. * Business insurance will need to be added to your insurance policy. * Please note that due to the nature of this role it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained for this post. Interviews will be held on 20th January 2026. How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different * We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance. * We value our staff as individuals, investing in their careers and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps make the greatest long-term difference in work. * We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Ensuring all our staff are given right skills, knowledge and support to recognise and respond effectively to potential abuse or neglect. * We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities. Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here. * We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of. * We're working with the most vulnerable in our community to help them achieve what they want in life. * We're investing in our schools to ensure every child and young person in South Gloucestershire achieves their full potential. We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference. We're making a difference, be part of it! To view the full job description, please click this link: Practice Manager - Job Description

AdvisoryTeacher (Visual Impairment) - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: AdvisoryTeacher (Visual Impairment), • Job Location: Advisory Teaching Service, • Salary: MPS or UPS, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 01/02/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 11922 Join our Countywide Sensory Team as a Qualified Teacher of the Visually Impaired (QTVI) and become part of a dedicated group that delivers specialist support with compassion, innovation, and excellence. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact whilst helping learners develop their independence, confidence, and the skills they need to succeed in education and beyond. About the Role You will deliver high -quality, timely assessments and interventions under the guidance of the Lead Advisory Teacher, working collaboratively with families, educational settings, and health professionals to support children and young people with visual impairments. You’ll teach specialist skills such as Braille, the use of assistive technologies, and independent living techniques, while also modifying curriculum materials and advising on access arrangements for exams. A key part of your role will be to promote high aspirations and support smooth transitions at key educational stages, including preparation for adulthood. You’ll contribute to service development, safeguarding, and emotional wellbeing initiatives, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, eye conditions, and best practices in visual impairment education. About You If you are ready to make an impact, you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status and the mandatory QTVI qualification. You will bring experience working with children and young people (ages 0–25) with visual impairments and additional needs, and you will feel confident in assessing and recommending specialist equipment and technologies. Your excellent communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills will help you build strong relationships, while your ability to manage a caseload means you can work both independently and collaboratively as part of our team. You will understand the Gloucestershire Graduated Pathway and SEND processes, and you will be committed to safeguarding, equality, and your own continuous professional development. A valid driving licence and access to a car for countywide travel will also be essential in this rewarding role. This is more than a teaching role, it's a chance to be a champion for inclusion, independence, and opportunity. If you're passionate about making education accessible and meaningful for every learner, we’d love to hear from you. How to apply If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Simon Worker via email at Closing date 01/02/2026 Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- This Position is subject to a DBS check. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Rehabilitation Officer Visually Impaired - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Rehabilitation Officer Visually Impaired, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum (pro rata), • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 28/12/2025, • Job Requisition Number: 12806, • This post is open to job share Are you an experienced Rehabilitation Officer passionate about working with people to promote independence and dedicated to making a difference? We would love to hear from you! About the role: We have a full time Rehabilitation Officer – Visual Impairment (ROVI) position available in our Sensory Team. The team has a supportive and engaged management structure including an Integrated Social Care Manager and a Sensory Team Lead, and you will be working alongside other Rehabilitation Officers as well as a Sensory co-ordinator As a ROVI, you will work as part of an integrated service with people who have significant sight loss to improve their choice and quality of life. As a ROVI in our team you will make use of timely interventions to maximise long term independence and minimise ongoing support. You will use your knowledge to provide individuals, their families and carers with information and advice on other relevant sources of emotional, material or financial help, where this is available. About you: As ROVIs, we understand the work you do on a daily basis and provide the support you need to make a difference to the people of Gloucestershire. To join us, you must have: • A diploma in Rehabilitation for Visually Impaired People, • An awareness of visual and hearing impairments and the impact they can have on an individual, • Experience of working in a Health & Social Care setting If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role. About us: Gloucestershire County Council Adult Social Care works with Three Conversation approach, a model that re-emphasises focus on people, their strengths and the networks and community around them. This is known here in Gloucestershire as Make The difference Our Rehabilitation Officers do all they can to make the difference to local communities in Gloucestershire. Here are some of the benefits we offer in return for your hard work. • Regular formal and informal support, • Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays, • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, • Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • Cycle to Work scheme, • Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. Applying: Please write your application with consideration for the essential criteria in the Job Profile which you will find in the Additional Information section below. This should include examples of why you should be considered and cover the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. For an informal discussion, please, contact Additional Information: To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below: The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. This Position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Social Worker (Adults) - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Social Worker (Adults), • Job Location: Gloucestershire, • Salary: £39,152 - £40,777 per annum + relocation allowance of up to £8,000, • Benefits: Free onsite or offsite parking and also ___, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Job Requisition Number: 12706, • This post is not open to job share Are you an experienced Social Worker? Then we would love to hear from you! If you're a qualified Social Worker in the UK and looking to move to Gloucestershire, we offer a relocation allowance of up to £8,000* subject to qualifying conditions. There's never been a better time to make the move! If you’re a Skilled Worker already living and working in the UK , with a minimum of 1 years’ experience working in an Adults Social Worker role, currently registered with SWE and looking to move Certificate of Sponsorship and relocate to Gloucestershire, then read on! About the role: Our vision for the people we work with is for them to lead full and active lives where they are supported to be independent as far as they can be. We want people to have choice and control over the services and support they receive and have access to services that use resources creatively. To help us to achieve our vision we focus on making Adult Social Care a place where people want to work and feel supported to deliver quality practice so they can focus on people first. See how we #makethedifference in transforming lives and reinvigorating social work in the county by ___ We have full time Social Worker opportunities in our Hospital Discharge and Assessment Team. To find out more about our Hospital Discharge and Assessment Team, ___ or if you want to learn more about team, please email to arrange an informal discussion with the Team Manager. About us: Enchanting Cotswold villages, picturesque countryside backdrops, and a never-ending selection of exciting days out, attractions and events; Gloucestershire really does have something for everyone. Gloucestershire is the perfect place to live and work with a great mix of rural and city locations. ___. This is a great time to join Gloucestershire County Council, as Adult Social Care is on an exciting innovation journey, which focuses our approach into being more creative, strengths-based and person-centred, to ensure that we work together to ‘Make the Difference’ to our local communities. Gloucestershire County Council provides the following rewards package in return for your hard work: • Regular formal and informal support, • Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays, • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, • Access to training and workshops so you can develop your skills, • Clear career progression pathways, to support you in progressing professionally and personally, • Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • Cycle to Work scheme, • Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. Our values are at the heart of everything we do and how we treat each other. They provide essential guiding principles about the way that we work and set the tone for our culture, and identify what we, as an organisation, care about. ___ If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role. We’re closer than you think: We are an easy commute from many locations, ___ see what we mean. For interested professionals located in Wales and Scotland, please contact us to discuss your application. Applying: Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Description. This should include examples of why you should be considered and the experience , skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. For an informal discussion, please email To start your journey with us, click ‘Apply’ today! Additional Information: To access the Job Profiles for thess roles, please follow the links below:- The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. This positions is subject to an Enhanced Adults DBS with Barred List Check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Education Planning Manager - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Education Planning Manager, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 09/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 12697, • This post is not open to job share Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in Gloucestershire? If so, the role of Education Planning Manager could be the role for you. About the team and the role Our team delivers an essential service within the Council’s Education Department, leading on important aspects of the Council’s School Place Planning Strategy. Every year we provide thousands of children and young people with a school place, and the Education Planning Manager plays a crucial part in meeting the Council’s statutory duties in this area. You’ll collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, negotiate funding contributions from housing proposals, and use strategic data analysis to forecast school place needs. You’ll also manage the delivery of capital projects, support statutory school reorganisation, and prioritise accommodation requirements to ensure every child has access to quality education. In addition, you’ll supervise and support staff, quality-assure team outputs, and prepare essential data for government returns, making a meaningful impact on local communities. About you Our ideal candidate is an organised and proactive professional with a passion for improving education provision. You will have a proven track record in project management, with the ability to manage complex and detailed work accurately and to a high standard within competing priorities and deadlines. You thrive in a collaborative environment, can motivate and challenge others, encouraging them to remain focussed at all times on the statutory and strategic priorities of the Council whilst remaining sharply focussed on ensuring the best service to the residents of Gloucestershire. Skilled at building effective relationships with system partners and communities, you’re confident negotiating funding with developers and presenting information to senior leaders, elected members and government bodies. You have the skills and resilience to deliver within an increasingly challenging landscape, alongside the political awareness, and be highly self-motivated and organised. Please read the job profile which provides further information on the experience and attributes sought of our ideal candidate. About us Hybrid working arrangements are available for many of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working. Joining us could mean access to these great benefits: * Flexible and agile working opportunities * 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service * An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff) * Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family Career development and qualification opportunities * Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision * Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) * Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. * An in-house Occupational Health service * Employee discount scheme * Cycle to Work scheme (Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply) * Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply) * Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. How to Apply If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Gareth Vine, Head of Education Planning and Infrastructure, via email at or by phone on . Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week commencing 19 January 2026. Interviews will be held on 28th January 2026. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months' employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Residential Practitioner, Children's Home Bank - Casual This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Residential Practitioner, Children's Home Bank, • Job Location: Gloucester, • Salary: £15.12 - £16.41 per hour (plus enhanced pay for unsociable hours and sleep-in allowance), • Hours per Week: various, • Contract Type: Casual, • Closing Date: 11/01/2026 About us In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services have been officially judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted also said ‘Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.’ This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. We are an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive. We're excited to be opening our new children’s homes. Each home has a specific purpose. We have one small home dedicated to providing short term care, supporting younger children to make the transition to foster care or to return home. We have a larger home for older children with a plan of long term residential care and we will support them to transition towards independence through the use of our supported accommodation studios. Our third home will be supporting older children with a plan of ‘step down’ from residential care to foster care or a return home. We are committed to supporting our staff in delivering the highest quality of care to the children in our homes. To strengthen this, we have recruited 2 Children and mental health clinicians, who will have a regular presence in the home to guide and support our team in working in a trauma-informed way. In addition, we have integrated an Advanced Practitioner who will lead residential training strategies focused on your professional development. This role will ensure that you receive the skills, knowledge, and ongoing support needed to thrive in your position and to continuously improve the care you provide. About you We are looking for individuals who are: • passionate about supporting children and young people to thrive., • resilient, empathetic, and patient, with strong communication and teamwork skills., • able to build trust and positive relationships with children who may have experienced trauma., • willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins., • committed to professional development and continuous learning., • Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) or an equivalent qualification. We are required to see your original qualification certificate and qualification transcripts so please ensure you have these for when they are requested, • a full driving licence and willingness to drive As a Residential Practitioner, you will: • provide high-quality, personalized care to children and young people in a residential setting., • promote a trauma-informed approach to care, using your understanding of each child’s individual needs and experiences., • encourage positive behaviour and support the young people in developing life skills, emotional resilience, and independence., • work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored care plans, ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of every child., • build positive relationships with the children, their families, and other professionals involved in their care., • manage challenging behaviours calmly and professionally, applying therapeutic techniques to support children through difficult times., • help children engage in education, recreational activities, and personal development opportunities. For additional information about this role please reach out to • Any hours worked between 20.00 – 06.00, weekends and Bank Holidays attract an unsociable payment over and above the basic salary for this post. This is a rolling advert and will remain live until all our current Bank Residential Practitioner vacancies are filled. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on Thursdays. We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- This position is subject to a DBS check. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Disabled Children's Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Disabled Children's Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £39,152 - £47,181 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 28/12/2025, • Job Requisition Number: 9988 Reward and support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: • between £39,152 - £40,777 for a Social Worker or between £41,771 - £47,181 per annum for a Senior Social Worker subject to experience, • annual retention payment of £2,000*, • welcome payment of £4,000*, • relocation allowence of up to £8,000*, • flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service (pro rata for part-time staff), • option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff), • family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family, • supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone, • an in-house Occupational Health service, • employee discount scheme, • cycle to work scheme, • links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network, • career development and qualification opportunities, • access to our Social Work Academy, • Cycle to Work scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply) In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services have been officially judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted also said ‘Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.’ This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About the role As a Senior/ Social Worker in the Disabled Children's Service, you will be instrumental in delivering a first-class service to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of Gloucestershire. Through building positive relationships with colleagues within the service and partner agencies, you will make sure we are able to provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk. You will be part of a growing service which boast a permanent and stable management team, committed to driving forward improvement and outcomes for disabled children and young people. About you As well as your experience as a frontline social worker, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: • Social Work England registration, • a recognised qualification in Social Work, • to have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) - if you qualified after 2012, • a full driving licence and willingness to drive, • DBS clearance (Enhanced Adult’s and Children’s) How to apply For an informal chat about this role or to find out more please email or alternatively contact our dedicated recruitment team on Interviews for this post will be held in person at Shire Hall on Tuesday 6th January 2026. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: ___ *Please note that our welcome and retention payments are non contractual, and subject to tax and national insurance deductions We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable amount of applications or fill the vacancy/vacancies. We may be able to offer sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office guidance and subject to pre-employment checks. Applicants must already hold a valid right to work in the UK that Gloucestershire County Council can transfer. Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information To access the job profile for this role, please follow the link below: This position is subject to a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Children and Families Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker - Permanent • Job Title: Children and Families Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker (Children's Social Care), • Job Location: Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cirencester and Forest of Dean, • Salary: £39,152 - £47,181 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37 with part-time hours considered, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Job Requisition Number: 9625 About us For all your hard work. You will receive the following; • between £39,152 - £40,777 per annum for a Social Worker or between £41,771 - £47,181 per annum for a Senior Social Worker subject to experience, • welcome payment of £4,000*, • annual retention payment of £2,000*, • up to £8,000 relocation package*, • flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service, • an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff), • family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family, • supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • an in-house Occupational Health service, • employee discount scheme, • cycle to Work scheme, • links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network, • career development and qualification opportunities, • access to our Social Work Academy In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services have been officially judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted also said ‘Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.’ This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. Our team structures are designed to ensure there is the right level of support available to staff and that caseloads are kept at a manageable level with a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, 4 Social Workers and an NQSW making up each team’s full complement of staff. We need resilient, driven individuals who will play their part in making our vision for Children’s Services a success. You will be joining an authority with a strong set of values that underpin the work we do: Accountability, Empowerment, Excellence, Integrity and Respect. About You As a Social Worker, you will be instrumental in delivering a first-class service to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of Gloucestershire. Through building positive relationships with colleagues within the service and partner agencies you will ensure we are able to provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk. As well as your experience as a frontline social worker, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: • Social Work England/ Wales registration, • a recognised qualification in Social Work, • to have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) (if you qualified after 2012), • a full driving licence and willingness to drive *Please note, all our welcome payments and retention payments are non-contractual, pro rata for part-time staff and subject to National Insurance and tax deductions. We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable amount of applications or fill the vacancy/vacancies. The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Additional Information Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Children and Families Advanced Practitioner - Permanent • Job Title: Children and Families Advanced Practitioner, • Job Location: Forest of Dean, • Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 per annum, • Hours per Week: 18.5, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 07/12/2025, • Job Requisition Number: 9624 About us For all your hard work. You will receive the following: • between £48,226 - £51,356 per annum subject to experience, • welcome payment of up to £4,000*, • annual retention payment of £2,000*, • relocation package up to £8,000*, • flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service, • an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff), • family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family, • supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • an in-house Occupational Health service, • employee discount scheme, • cycle to work scheme, • links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network, • career development and qualification opportunities, • access to our Social Work Academy Right child, right support, right time, every time In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services h ave been officially judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted also said ‘Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.’ This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our child ren and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adop ting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About you As an Advanced Pra ctitioner you are at the heart of Gloucestershire’s practice model. You will hold an expert role within your team. Your role includes facilitating the team and service’s ability to develop and deliver complex social work practice through a combination of joint working, practice advice and guidance, and quality assurance. You will also model Gloucestershire’s relational systemic practice model and will help promote Gloucestershire’s practice standards across the team. Advanced Practitioners provide direction to team members around improving the quality of practice. This may include activities such as quality assuring an assessment or attending joint visits with social workers to support their learning. As an Advanced Practitioner you may provide Newly Qualified Social Workers in the team with monthly reflective supervision and undertake one of the observations of practice, however management of the NQSW will sit with Team Managers. You will also support any Social Work students within the team. You will have a joint lead for a particular area of practice offering a weekly consultation to practitioners from across the service to book into, to support them to develop their practice in that specific area. You will work closely with the Social Work Academy through regular forums and training to ensure standardised practice across the teams, bringing new learning and training opportunities to social workers within your team. As an Advanced Practitioner you will hold a small number of cases, ensuring you have dedicated time to follow your other duties. To find out more about this role take a look at our video here: As well as your experience as a frontline Social Worker, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: • Social Work England/ Wales registration, • experience at Senior Social Worker level, • a recognised qualification in Social Work, • to have completed your ASYE year (if you qualified after 2012), • a full driving licence and willingness to drive For an informal chat about this role, please email with your name, number and what you wish to discuss, and a member of the team will give you a call within 48 hours. To ensure a personalised and responsive recruitment experience, all applicants will receive a call from the recruitment team to discuss this role, where you would like to practice, and in what area, and to book you in for an interview. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Services please take a look here: ___ Interviews for this role will be held in person at our Forest of Dean locality office week commencing 26th January 2026. *Please note, all our welcome payments and retention payments are non-contractual, pro rata for part-time staff and subject to National Insurance and tax deductions. We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications or fill the vacancy/vacancies. The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- This position is subject to a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Advanced Practitioner (Children in Care) - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Advanced Practitioner (Children in Care), • Job Location: Gloucester, • Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 11/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 11004 Reward and support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: • between £48,226 - £51,356 per annum subject to experience, • welcome payment of £4,000*, • annual retention payment of £2,000*, • up to £8,000 relocation package**, • flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service, • an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff), • family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family, • supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • an in-house Occupational Health service, • employee discount scheme, • cycle to work scheme, • salary sacrifice green car scheme (T&Cs apply), • links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network, • career development and qualification opportunities, • access to our Social Work Academy Right child, right support, right time, every time In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services have been officially judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted also said ‘Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.’ This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About you As an Advanced Practitioner, you will be instrumental in delivering a first-class service which will deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people of Gloucestershire. You will be a resilient, driven individual who can play your part in making our vision for children’s services a reality. Taking on a protected case load, you will work to create the best outcomes for children and young people with complex and challenging needs, risks and circumstances. You will take a lead in promoting and supporting quality control and improvement activities within the team and across the service and support performance activities within the team. Your role will also include providing for the practice and development of Trainee Social Workers on placement and NQSW within the team. You will also provide support when needed to the team manager in supporting the 5 Social Workers within the team. As well as your experience as a frontline senior social worker, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: • Social Work England registration, • a recognised qualification in Social Work, • to have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE), • a full driving licence and willingness to drive, • DBS clearance How to apply For an informal chat about this role, please email or alternatively please apply before the closing date. *Interview is scheduled to take place 22nd January 2025 *Interviews will take place in person at Shire Hall Gloucester *Welcome payments and retention payments are subject to normal tax and national insurance deductions **Terms and conditions apply We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- This position is subject to a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Commissioning Support Officer - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Commissioning Support Officer, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 2nd Floor, • Salary: £26,403 - £27,694 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 06/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13073, • This post is not open to job share Are you passionate about supporting high-quality Adult Social Care services? Gloucestershire County Council is seeking a Commissioning Support Officer to join our dynamic Adult Social Care Commissioning team. This role is a Career Progression opportunity, starting at Grade 4 to 6. This is an exciting time to join the team as we have recently restructured, and you will be joining us at the start of your new journey. About the Role: In this role, you will play a key part in the end-to-end process of sourcing packages of care and support for older adults and adults with disabilities and/or ongoing health needs. This process is called ‘brokerage’. This role is about working directly with Adult Social Care (ASC) providers and other stakeholders specifically to ensure smooth payment processes, contract compliance, and business continuity after care and support has been brokered You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of ASC providers, monitoring their financial and performance data, and ensuring timely communication to resolve any issues that arise. Key Responsibilities: • To undertake administrative duties to support the business needs of the Team and the wider service area using, where appropriate, computer-based systems, to ensure that services are maintained effectively, flexibly and in a timely way, to enable the service area and organisation to meet its objectives, • To provide basic support with financial matters including electronic procurement packages, invoicing and accurate recording of purchases., • To facilitate meetings, seminars, forums and workshops. Including booking rooms / venues, sending invites, preparing agendas and providing in-person support as required., • To be responsible for the accurate input and monitoring of records and data onto relevant electronic systems, • Assist with the response to all customer enquiries and requests for data in accordance with corporate standards and agreed guidelines, • Creation and maintenance of electronic filing and recording systems, including statistics and monitoring as appropriate About you: Your experience will include working in a team and having a customer focused attitude You will be confident in using the telephone for work purposes and accurately inputting data. To progress or be appointed to the higher grades you will have experience in interpreting customer views; working with management information; producing data in a variety of formats and for the grade 6 you will have project management or finance experience and the ability to analyse data. ___– these are at the heart of everything we do and how we treat each other. They provide essential guiding principles about the way that we work and set the tone for our culture, and identify what we, as an organisation, care about. If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role. For further information on the role please find the attached the Job Profile . About us: This is a great time to join Gloucestershire County Council, as Adult Social Care is on an exciting innovation journey, which focuses our approach into being more creative, strengths-based and person-centred, to ensure that we work together to ‘Make the Difference’ to our local communities. Gloucestershire County Council provides the following rewards package in return for your hard work: • For all your hard work, you will receive the following;, • Flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service, • Plus, an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff), • Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family, • Career development and qualification opportunities, • Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • An in-house Occupational Health service, • Employee discount scheme, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply) We’re closer than you think: We are an easy commute from many locations, ___ to see what we mean. Start your journey today! How To Apply: Please write your application with consideration for the essential criteria in the Job Profile which you will find in the Additional Information section below. This should include examples of why you should be considered and cover the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. For an informal discussion, please, contact to arrange a convenient time for a call back. To start your journey with us, click ‘Apply now’ today! Additional Information: To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below: The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

NRPF Case Lead - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: NRPF Case Lead, • Job Location: Gloucestershire, • Salary: £41,771 - £47,181 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Duration: One year, • Closing Date: 11/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13287 Reward and Support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: • between £41,771 - £47,181 per annum subject to experience, • flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service (pro rata for part-time staff), • option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff), • family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family, • supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone, • an in-house Occupational Health service, • employee discount scheme, • cycle to work scheme, • links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network, • career development and qualification opportunities, • access to our Social Work Academy, • Cycle to Work scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply) In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services have been officially judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted also said ‘Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.’ This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About the role As a NRPF Case Lead, you can expect to provide a high-quality service which involves advanced and complex decision making, problem solving within emergency situations and providing advice to the Children’s Social Care and Early Help workforce in relation to families with no recourse to public funds. The role incorporates communicating directly with the Home Office to check immigration status, rights and entitlements of migrants, expediting visa applications for regularisation and settlement in the UK, working in partnership with Team Managers and Group Managers to oversee the Local Authority NRPF section 17 budget, gathering, preparing and quality checking evidence for visa applications, completing financial assessments and Human Rights Assessments to support decisions around eligibility of services. You will offer support to Families under Section 17 including advising and working closely with Social Workers with next steps/case resolution/section 17 funding requests, completing destitution assessments, supporting social workers with child in need assessments and child in need plans, completing Human Rights Assessments, accessing and communicating with legal representatives, gathering evidence for visa applications, providing immigration advice, communicating with the Home Office teams to expedite claims and supporting the budget holder with section 17 funding access to resource requests. The role also requires strategic work including liaising with other Local Authorities in relation to best practice and exploring strategic priorities such as more cost-effective housing provision which is now in progress and managed as a team. Maintaining a high standard of report writing to update the NRPF guidance and policies for Social Workers and recording monthly spend under s17 to track the budget and inform future practice. As a NRPF Case Lead, you will be expected to offer training and upskilling to Social Workers as well as offering advice to professionals on NRPF matters and immigration advice. About You As well as your experience, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: • a full driving licence and willingness to drive For an informal chat about this role, please contact We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. Interviews are due to take place in person at Shire Hall on Wednesday 21st January 2026. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: ___ The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- This position is subject to a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Family Drug & Alcohol Court Locality Social Worker - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Family Drug & Alcohol Court Locality Social Worker, • Job Location: Tewkesbury, • Salary: £39,152 - £47,181 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 02/11/2025, • Job Requisition Number: 12811 This role will sit within the Children & Families team in Tewkesbury. The Social Worker will hold an FDAC family and work alongside the multi-agency service, TACS, to deliver the evidence-based therapeutic interventions in the collaborative, problem-solving court, FDAC. A crucial aspect of these posts will be to bring learning back into the locality teams and further enhance services to locality families and communities. Reward and Support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: • between £39,152 - £47,181 per annum, • £4,000 welcome payment*, • £2,000 retention payment*, • up to £8,000 relocation package*, • flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service (pro rata for part-time staff), • option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff), • family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family, • supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone, • an in-house Occupational Health service, • employee discount scheme, • cycle to work scheme, • links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network, • career development and qualification opportunities, • access to our Social Work Academy, • Cycle to Work scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply) In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services have been officially judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted also said ‘Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.’ This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About the role As an FDAC Social Worker you can expect the following: • systemic practice that is curious, courageous, and compassionate, • trauma-informed approaches, • deeper understanding of Hidden Harm and its impact on children, • confidence in court settings and the expert voice of social workers, • restorative practice with high support and high challenge, • development of multi-agency interventions, • collaborative permanency planning, • equal access to FDAC for families across all localities, • you’ll be the ‘spoke’, holding one FDAC case from your locality, • TACS will be the ‘hub’, supporting you as part of the wider family team, • you’ll deliver interventions and share learning with your locality team, • hold one FDAC case (approx. 2 days/week), • reduced caseload to support this work, • attend fortnightly FDAC hearings with your family, • write and curate all FDAC reports (review, evidence, final), • attend formulation and intervention planning meetings, • deliver interventions and support permanency planning, • work within a multidisciplinary team (including nurses, therapists, and support workers) As well as your experience, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: • a full driving licence and willingness to drive, • DBS clearance For an informal chat about this role, please contact We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. Interviews are due to take place in person week commencing 26th January 2026. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: ___ We may be able to offer sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office guidance and subject to pre-employment checks. Applicants must already hold a valid right to work in the UK that Gloucestershire County Council can transfer. *Please note that all our welcome and retention payments are subject to terms and conditions as well as tax and national insurance deductions **Our relocation package is subject to terms and conditions Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- This position is subject to a DBS check. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Case Progression Manager - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Case Progression Manager, • Job Location: Gloucestershire - county wide, • Salary: £48,226 and £51,356 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Duration: One year, • Closing Date: 18/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 12867 For more detailed information about this role, please watch this short video: ___ Reward and Support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: • between £48,226 and £51,356 per annum subject to experience, • flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service, • option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year, • family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family, • supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone, • an in-house Occupational Health service, • employee discount scheme, • cycle to work scheme, • links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network, • career development and qualification opportunities, • access to our Social Work Academy, • cycle to Work scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply) In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services have been officially judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted also said ‘Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.’ This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About the role The Case Progression Manager is a critical role in overseeing the timely and effective movement of matters within the Public Law Outline (PLO) process. This role ensures that statutory responsibilities are met and that children’s welfare remains central to all decision-making. The postholder works closely with Social Workers, Team Managers, legal services, and multi-agency partners to monitor case trajectories, identify delays, and drive improvements in practice. The Case Progression Manager acts as a bridge between operational teams and legal services, facilitating effective communication and ensuring that cases are legally sound and procedurally compliant. They track performance indicators such as timescales for assessments, pre-proceedings actions, and court submissions, identifying patterns of drift and escalating concerns where necessary. The role also involves coaching and mentoring staff, promoting reflective practice, and encouraging critical thinking in complex decision-making. By coordinating multi-agency input and ensuring timely information sharing, the Case Progression Manager helps maintain momentum in cases and supports the achievement of positive outcomes for children. The role includes will preparing monthly performance reports for each of the localities and also present a quarterly legal report to the senior management team and within this be able to analyse trends, areas of focus and propose actions required. The role includes working closely with the Social Work Academy and the legal department to develop and deliver targeted training packages for staff. These training initiatives aim to strengthen practitioners’ understanding of legal processes, improve the quality of court documentation, and embed best practice in case planning and progression. The successful candidate will be able to manage their own schedule, offering a high level of flexibility that suits individuals with family commitments and those seeking a healthy work–life balance. About You The ideal candidate will be a qualified Social Worker with substantial experience in statutory children’s services, including safeguarding and court work. They will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of child protection legislation and the PLO framework, and the ability to challenge practice constructively while fostering a culture of accountability and learning. The role demands resilience, excellent communication, and a commitment to promoting the rights and welfare of children through high-quality, timely interventions. As well as your social work experience, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: • a full driving licence and willingness to drive, • DBS clearance (Enhanced Adult’s and Children’s), • To have completed your ASYE year (if you qualified after 2012) For an informal chat about this role, please contact Finbar Breeze at Interviews for this post will be held in person at Shire Hall Week commencing 26th January 2026. We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: ___ We may be able to offer sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office guidance and subject to pre-employment checks. Applicants must already hold a valid right to work in the UK that Gloucestershire County Council can transfer. *Please note that our retention payments are subject to terms and conditions as well as tax and national insurance deductions Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- This position is subject to a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Employer Adviser (Self Employment) - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Employer Adviser (Self Employment), • Job Location: Adult Education Service, • Salary: £30,024 - £32,597 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 07/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 12228 About the Role Gloucestershire Employment and Skills Hub offer a one-stop source of information, advice, guidance and support around employment and skills. Working with a range of partners and employers in localities across Gloucestershire the Hub delivers 1:1 support through a number of programmes for people with barriers to sustaining or retaining work, as well as advice and signposting for any resident looking for help. As a Connect to Work Employer Adviser, you’ll work directly with customers who want to start their own business. You’ll help them explore and develop viable business ideas, create action plans, and connect them to specialist resources for start-up support. This role is all about empowering individuals, advocating for inclusive opportunities, and building strong relationships with local employers, business networks, and partner agencies. About You You’ll bring experience in supporting individuals into self-employment or have personal experience running a business. You are confident, enthusiastic, and able to work independently under pressure while maintaining a customer-focused approach. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to build relationships with employers and partner organisations. You’ll have an understanding of small business start-up processes, including planning, finance, and compliance, and be familiar with local business support services and funding opportunities. If you are enthusiastic and self-motivated and want to help us to deliver change to people living in Gloucestershire, we encourage you to apply for this role. About Us • For all your hard work, you will receive the following:, • Flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service, • An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff), • Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family, • Career development and qualification opportunities, • Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • An in-house Occupational Health service, • Employee discount scheme, • Cycle to Work scheme If you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button. The closing date is 07/01/2026 and interviews will take place on 16/01/2026 If you have any questions about this role please contact Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months' employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Quality Engineer - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Quality Engineer, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 5th Floor, • Salary: £48,226-£51,356 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 05/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13170 Our street lighting team are at the heart of this work, ensuring that street lighting improvements on our highway infrastructure are delivered in a sustainable manner that contribute to our ambitious carbon reduction goals About the role This is a pivotal role where you will have a responsibility for overseeing the quality of completed street lighting and electrical works associated with our Term Maintenance Contract, Major Highway Improvements Programme and for Road Safety Highway Improvements You will also have responsibilities for the co-ordination of third-party inspections for development led work within the county, ensuring compliance with internal Service Level Agreements for completion of inspections and for quality of workmanship/ compliance to specification by third parties. A further requirement of the Quality Engineer will be to co-ordinate and undertake Health and Safety Inspections for street lighting and electrical works at live constructions sites and to be responsible for ensuring Highway Electrical Association, sector scheme compliance for the client team. This role also involves representing GCC in negotiations and discussions requiring excellent communication and political awareness. About you You will have a wealth of street lighting and electrical experience particularly in the practice of quality audits and inspections. You will have previous supervisory experience and will play a key role in liaison with various internal and external stakeholders ensuring that all new electrical and street lighting installations meet with recommended standards, professional best practices and internal specifications and policy. About Us For all your hard work, you will receive the following. • Flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service, • Plus, an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff), • Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family, • Career development and qualification opportunities, • Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • An in-house Occupational Health service, • Employee discount scheme, • Cycle to Work scheme If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ken Pitt via email at Closing date 5th January 2026. Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week commencing 12th January 2026. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Administrator Level 2 - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Administrator Level 2, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 4, 3rd Floor, • Salary: £26,403 - £27,694 per annum (pro rata), • Hours per Week: 18.50, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 14/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13180 Come and work for a rewarding organisation. You will be joining our friendly and efficient Business Admin Team that provides a comprehensive and diverse administrative support service to several of the operational teams in the Education and Disabilities Hub. Ideally the postholder will work Wednesday mornings, and, all day Thursday and Friday. About You To be successful you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, a high standard of IT skills with experience of using a wide range of systems and packages, and sound collaboration and organisational skills to enable you to work with colleagues to prioritise workloads and ensure that our statutory and departmental deadlines are met. You will be customer-focused and able to build effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, which include schools, other public sector services, children's services, colleges, parents, early years settings, employers and suppliers. You will be required to undertake a wide range of administrative duties including: Monitoring generic mailboxes and responding to customer enquiries and service referrals via email and telephone. Administration of virtual and face to face training and events using GCCPlus and Big Blue Button. Accurately creating and updating electronic records using spreadsheets and databases including Excel, Capita and Liquid Logic. Working to deadlines to meet statutory requirements around issuing licences, permits and penalty notices. Arranging meetings, interviews, including note taking, circulating documents/notes and forward planning using Capita, Outlook and MS Teams. Processing purchase order requests and invoices using SAP, recording income and expenditure and supporting end of financial year procedures. A positive and flexible approach to team working to include providing cover for other administrators' leave and cross-team support at peak work periods as required. The role is based at Shire Hall in Gloucester. Initially office-based full time while you undertake induction and training, there will be an opportunity to hybrid work using GCC’s secure IT equipment. You will be required to work from the office for 1 to 2 days every week and home working is subject to the needs of the service being met. About Us We can offer you the following: • Flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service, • An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff) Family-friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family, • Career development and qualification opportunities, • Supportive and positive working environment with daily team huddles, monthly supervision meetings and an annual appraisal, • Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. An in-house Occupational Health service, • Employee discount scheme, • Cycle to Work scheme If you feel you have the skills, experience and motivation required to make a positive difference to our welcoming and supportive Business Admin Team, then we would be delighted to receive an application and personal statement from you. Click the “Apply Now” Button. If you would like an informal chat about the role first, please contact Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview on 27 January 2026. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months' employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Social Workers (Adults) - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Adult Social Worker, • Job Location: Various across the county, • Salary: £38,220 - £40,777 per annum pro rata + relocations allowance of up to £8,000*, • Benefits: Free onsite or offsite parking and also ___, • Hours per Week: Various, full time and part time, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Job Requisition Number: 3495 If you’re a Skilled Worker already living and working in the UK , with a minimum of 1 years’ experience working in an Adults Social Worker role, currently registered with SWE and looking to move Certificate of Sponsorship and relocate to Gloucestershire, then read on! Salary Skilled Worker Social Worker: £38,220 per annum with a relocations package of up to £8,000* for eligible applicants. Salary Experienced Adults Social Worker: £39,152 - £40,777 per annum with a relocations package of up to £8,000* for eligible applicants. Are you an experienced Social Worker? Then we would love to hear from you! If you're a qualified Social Worker in the UK and looking to move to Gloucestershire, we offer a relocation allowance of up to £8,000* subject to qualifying conditions. There's never been a better time to make the move! ___ About the role: Our vision for the people we work with is for them to lead full and active lives where they are supported to be independent as far as they can be. We want people to have choice and control over the services and support they receive and have access to services that use resources creatively. To help us to achieve our vision we focus on making Adult Social Care a place where people want to work and feel supported to deliver quality practice so they can focus on people first. See how we #makethedifference in transforming lives and reinvigorating social work in the county by ___ We have full time and part time Social Worker opportunities across Gloucestershire in our Adults Social Care Services. To find out more about our teams, ___ or if you want to learn more about team, please email to arrange an informal discussion with one of the Team Managers. About us : Why Gloucestershire? Enchanting Cotswold villages, picturesque countryside backdrops, and a never-ending selection of exciting days out, attractions and events; Gloucestershire really does have something for everyone. Gloucestershire is the perfect place to live and work with a great mix of rural and city locations. ___. This is a fantastic opportunity to join Gloucestershire County Council. You can be confident of becoming part of welcoming, passionate, innovative, and highly supportive teams. Gloucestershire County Council provides the following rewards package in return for your hard work: • Regular formal and informal support, • Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays, • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, • Access to training and workshops so you can develop your skills, • Clear career progression pathways, to support you in progressing professionally and personally, • Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • Cycle to Work scheme, • Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. Our values are at the heart of everything we do and how we treat each other. They provide essential guiding principles about the way that we work and set the tone for our culture, and identify what we, as an organisation, care about. ___ If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role. Please note you must hold a full driving licence and have the willingness to drive (exceptions under the Equality Act may apply) We’re closer than you think: We are an easy commute from many locations, ___ to see what we mean. For interested professionals located in Wales and Scotland, please contact us to discuss your application. Applying: Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Description. This should include examples of why you should be considered and the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. For an informal discussion, please email To start your journey with us, click ‘Apply’ today! Additional Information: To access the Job Profiles for thess roles, please follow the links below:- These positions are subject to an Enhanced Adults DBS with Barred List Check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Enablement Coordinator - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Enablement Coordinator, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £30,024 - £32,597 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 18/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 12559, • This post is not open to job share Are you passionate about working with people to promote independence and dedicated to making a difference? About the role: We have 3 full time (37 hours) Enablement Coordinator positions available in our Adult Social Care Enablement Service: 1 role based in Forest of Dean, 1 in Gloucester, and 1 in Tewkesbury. The Enablement Service support and encourage all vulnerable adults who may have a disability and who also may have challenging home circumstances. The Enablement aim to develop and promote daily living skills and promote a greater control over people’s lives. The support work will take place in people’s homes, community and in the Forest of Dean, Gloucester and Tewksbury Drop In/s which are based in the libraries. The Drop In/s are a free walk-in service that support vulnerable adults who may need help with or advice about day-to-day life. For more information on the Drop-In’s and other support services, ___ As an Enablement Coordinator, you will work directly with adults across Gloucestershire, supporting them to maintain or regain independence, improve wellbeing, and access appropriate services. The role combines enablement and care navigation functions, focusing on early intervention, crisis support, and community connection. The postholder will work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and professionals to deliver person-centred, strengths-based support. This role is ideal for someone with great communication skills and who can prioritise and manage their own time confidently. It is also important that the successful candidates continue to develop and maintain good working relationships with outside partnerships, in order to signpost individuals as required. To find out more about working in the Enablement Team, ___ About you: In the Enablement Team, we understand the work you do on a daily basis and provide the support you need to make a difference to the people of Gloucestershire. To join us, you must have: • a Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care, Community Care or equivalent qualification or experience, • training related to Health and Social Care, • experience of working with individuals who need support to achieve outcomes, • evidence of good interpersonal skills and good verbal / written communication. If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role. About us: This is a great time to join Gloucestershire County Council, as Adult Social Care is on an exciting innovation journey, which focuses our approach into being more creative, strengths-based and person-centred, to ensure that we work together to ‘Make the Difference’ to our local communities. Gloucestershire County Council provides the following rewards package in return for your hard work: * • For all your hard work, you will receive the following;, • Flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service, • Plus, an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff), • Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family, • Career development and qualification opportunities, • Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • An in-house Occupational Health service, • Employee discount scheme, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply) . We’re closer than you think: We are an easy commute from many locations, ___ to see what we mean. How To Apply: Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Description. This should include examples of why you should be considered and the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. For an informal discussion with the team manager, please contact to arrange a convenient time for a call back. To start your journey with us, click ‘Apply now’ today! Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below: The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. This Position is subject to a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If you are an Internal applicant and consider yourself to have a disability* as per the Equality Act (2010), please declare this in an email to , as this is NOT currently covered in the application due to a technical error. By providing this information, you can choose to be considered for a guaranteed interview under our Disability Confident pledge if you meet all essential criteria. It also enables the recruiting manager to arrange any reasonable adjustments you may need during the process. *a disability is defined as: a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term (more than 12 months) adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Social Worker - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Social Worker, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Gloucester, • Salary: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 07/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 11055 We have full time Social Worker opportunities in our Gloucester Locality Team based in the heart of the city of Gloucester, with great access routes to the M5. We offer a mix of office, community and home working and have free staff parking when working in the office. About the role: Our vision for the people we work with is for them to lead full and active lives where they are supported to be independent as far as they can be. We want people to have choice and control over the services and support they receive and have access to services that use resources creatively. To help us to achieve our vision we focus on making Adult Social Care a place where people want to work and feel supported to deliver quality practice so they can focus on people first. See how we #makethedifference in transforming lives and reinvigorating social work in the county by ___ This is a fantastic opportunity to join Gloucestershire County Council. You can be confident of becoming part of a welcoming, passionate, innovative, and highly supportive team. To find out more about our Gloucester Locality Team, ___ or if you want to learn more about the team, please email to arrange an informal discussion with the Team Manager. About you: As well as your experience as a frontline social worker, you will need: • Social Work qualification, • Social Work England registration, • To have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE – applicable since 2012) or have an equivalent qualification or 2+ years post qualifying statutory experience, • Evidence of continuing professional development If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role. We Offer: Our people do all they can to make the difference to local communities in Gloucestershire. And that’s exactly what we aim to do for our people. Here are some of the ways we aim to achieve this: • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays, • Option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part time employees), • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, • Free staff parking, • Regular formal and informal support, • Safe, supportive and positive working environment, • Training and development opportunities, • Family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family, • Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone, • Cycle to Work scheme We are an easy commute from many locations, ___ see what we mean. Applying: Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Description. This should include examples of why you should be considered and the experience , skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. To start your journey with us, click ‘Apply’ today! Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. This Position is subject to a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

ASC Customer Services Operations Manager - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: ASC Customer Services Operations Manager, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 4th Floor, • Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 18/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13201, • This post is not open to job share Are you ready for a new challenge and looking for the next step in your management career? We have a Customer Service Team Operations Manager role available in our Customer Service Team in Adult Support Services, which offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of the service and to bring your leadership and managerial expertise and skills to the next level! This opportunity combines line management responsibility with the strategic planning and development of our service. The post is based at Shire Hall in Gloucester. We offer flexible working with a mix of office and home working. About the role: You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the customer service department and ensure that customer teams (including Contact Center, Shire Hall Reception areas, and Blue Badge) are providing excellent service. You will engage all key stakeholder to develop and implement policies and procedures. You will ensure that budgets and resources are managed effectively. About you: You will have experience in management and development of a range of services within a defined service area (preferably customer services), along with a desire to progress these skills further You will have provided extensive staff management and leadership expertise. You will get knowledge and understanding of project management, information security, budget and risks management. Being innovative, progressive, and able to provide creative approach to problem-solving and juggling priorities will make a great candidate too. Our values are at the heart of everything we do and how we treat each other. They provide essential guiding principles about the way that we work and set the tone for our culture, and identify what we, as an organisation, care about. ___ If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role. About us: Gloucestershire County Council Adult Social Care is on an exciting journey, working to the Three Conversation approach, a model that re-emphasises focus on people, their strengths and the networks and community around them. • Regular formal and informal support, • Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Access to training and development and leadership conferences, enabling you to develop your skills, • Flexible working opportunities, including flexi-time and remote working (subject to the needs of the role - please discuss this at interview ), • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays, • Membership of a Local Government Pension Scheme, • Clear career progression pathways, to support you in progressing professionally and personally, • Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • Cycle to Work scheme, • Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. We are an easy commute from many locations, view our ___ to see what we mean. However, we understand that commuting isn’t for everyone, so if you are in the process of relocating, why not email us to discuss opportunities further. How to apply: To start your journey with us, click ‘Apply’ today! For an informal discussion, please contact to arrange a convenient time for a call back. Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Description. This should include examples of why you should be considered and the experience , skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. You will find a link below to our Job Description. Additional Information: Interviews will be held on the week commencing January 26th. To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below: The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. If you are an Internal applicant and consider yourself to have a disability* as per the Equality Act (2010), please declare this in an email to , as this is NOT currently covered in the application due to a technical error. By providing this information, you can choose to be considered for a guaranteed interview under our Disability Confident pledge if you meet all essential criteria. It also enables the recruiting manager to arrange any reasonable adjustments you may need during the process. *a disability is defined as: a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term (more than 12 months) adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Educational Psychologist - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Educational Psychologist, • Job Location: Gloucester, Cheltenham and Stroud, • Salary: £51,893 - £61,664 (+ up to 3 SPA) per annum, • Hours per Week: 37 Full time, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Job Requisition Number: 11478, • This post is not open to job share Gloucestershire’s Educational Psychology Service is part of STEPS (Specialist Teaching & Educational Psychology) a friendly, supportive and innovative team of Educational Psychologists and Advisory Teachers that promote child development and learning through a consultation service to schools and work closely with SEND specialists across the county. As a highly regarded service, we have received additional funding and the team is expanding with further posts in 2026 and 2027. The expansion is to facilitate the broad range of activities EPs and our consultees value and recognise make a difference, building relationships and inclusion by working pre and post EHCNA as well as promoting projects and wider application of psychology within education. The team model of service delivery based upon consultation and planned working. We are passionate about consultative ways of working. We believe that psychologists are best effective when they are in schools/settings with enough time to do a range of work, alongside a comprehensive workforce development offer and strategic projects. All EPs contribute to our strategic development areas of work led by our specialist leads. These are based on mobility and transition; removing barriers to learning; communication and interaction; resilience and emotional wellbeing and supporting vulnerable groups. This includes highly valued programmes such as building capacity in schools; mental health in schools; ELSA and ELKLAN along with our Conference and training offers to SENCOs. What are we looking for? 4 new vacancies for September 2027 (we particularly encourage applications from current Year 2 TEPs due to qualify in September 2027) 4 new and existing vacancies for this school year and September 2026. (we are looking for experienced EPs and those qualifying in autumn 2026). We are looking for flexible, creative and solution focussed psychologists to join our team. You will be keen to apply psychology to create change and support positive outcomes for young people and their families. Whilst you will understand the importance of high-quality casework you will also be clear that educational psychology has so much more to offer. You will be dynamic and enthusiastic about the role of the EP in bringing about positive outcomes. You will be passionate about using consultative models. You will be keen to apply psychology at a strategic level and through workforce development. Closing Date for applications will be 18 January 2026 Open Evening is an online (TEAMS) briefing session on the 16 January 2026 at 7pm Interviews We will holding interviews in the week commencing 26 January 2026. For current those current training in their second year (TEP 2s) on 29 and 30 January 2026. Are you looking for what we offer? • The opportunity to work in an exciting and growing consultation service with scope to deliver a range of different work as part of your service to schools., • Work with other creative EPs, • Weekly project work and strategic work activities as a core task for all EPs and a chance to follow interests., • Managed workloads and limits on EHCNA work, • Career development opportunities and specialist roles, • A reduced contact area for newly qualified EPs (with a day a week for development activities in the first year)., • A variety of work in both rural and urban settings in a fantastic part of the country., • A strong CPD programme and training opportunities, • A strong induction support package, • A strong admin team that lets you focus on applying psychology, • An established programme of professional supervision and peer support, • Extremely competitive pay and benefit package, • (Soulbury A Scale 5-10 +3 SPA points)., • Offer a welcome package (subject to conditions), • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays., • Membership of the generous Local Government Pension Scheme If you want to find out more, please see the job profile in the link and/or contact Greg Cotton (Deputy PEP) at for an informal chat about the role. How to apply If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- This Position is subject to an Enhanced DBS with barred list check. The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Advanced Practitioner Leaving Care - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Advanced Practitioner Leaving Care, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 18/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 12724 Reward and Support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: • between £48,226 - £51,356 per annum subject to experience, • £4,000 welcome payment*, • £2,000 retention payment*, • up to £8,000 relocation package*, • flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service (pro rata for part-time staff), • option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff), • family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family, • supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone, • an in-house Occupational Health service, • employee discount scheme, • cycle to work scheme, • links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network, • career development and qualification opportunities, • access to our Social Work Academy, • Cycle to Work scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply) In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services have been officially judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted also said ‘Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.’ This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About the team As part of a project team, we actively encourage new ideas and are testing fresh ways of working to better meet the needs of care experienced young people and the wider service. The direction of travel for our service is evolving in response to the national and local agenda, including changes to the Staying Close framework, so we’re looking for individuals who are adaptable, open to change, and motivated to take on emerging responsibilities as our work develops. The team currently consists of one Senior Leaving Care Personal Advisor, who leads on group work, independent living skills, and ASDAN, and two Leaving Care Personal Advisors, each of whom are anticipated to lead on specific areas of service such as housing. About You As well as your experience, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: • a full driving licence and willingness to drive, • DBS clearance (Enhanced Adult’s and Children’s) For an informal chat about this role, please contact Tina Philp at We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. Interviews are due to take place in person week commencing 26th January 2026. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: ___ We may be able to offer sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office guidance and subject to pre-employment checks. Applicants must already hold a valid right to work in the UK that Gloucestershire County Council can transfer. *Please note that all our welcome and retention payments are subject to terms and conditions as well as tax and national insurance deductions Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- This position is subject to a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Asst Head of ASC Reablement - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Assistant Head of Reablement Services, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £53,937 - £57,844 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Contract Duration: 12 months, • Closing Date: 12/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13292 Are you ready to make a real difference? We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Head of Reablement Services to join our Adult Social Care Senior Leadership Team. This pivotal role will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure our Reablement Services deliver excellent outcomes for the residents of Gloucestershire. Working alongside the Head of Service and Head of Commissioning, you will play a key role in shaping the future of reablement, driving innovation, and ensuring services are flexible, responsive, and focused on maximising independence for vulnerable adults. The post is offered as a 12-month fixed term contract About the role As Assistant Head of Reablement Services, you will: • Support the Head of Service and Head of Commissioning in the strategic direction and operational management of Reablement Services., • Provide direct operational authority over key registered services and Registered Managers., • Lead business development and organisational change, ensuring services adapt to legislative and system changes., • Ensure high standards of practice and compliance with professional regulation., • Deliver strong financial management, monitoring budgets and achieving value for money., • Champion a culture of continuous improvement, workforce development, and innovation., • Provide advice and guidance on adult social care policy and practice, implementing strengths-based approaches., • Work collaboratively with partners and commissioners to deliver integrated services and improved outcomes. About you We are looking for a dynamic leader with: • Proven experience in leading and developing adult social care services., • A track record of delivering major projects and achieving performance improvements., • Strong financial management skills and experience of managing significant budgets., • In-depth knowledge of adult social care legislation and policy frameworks., • Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills., • Political awareness and experience of working in a political environment., • Ability to lead high-performing teams and foster a culture of learning and development. Our people do all they can to make the difference to local communities in Gloucestershire. And that is exactly what we aim to do for our people! Here are some of the ways we aim to achieve this: • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, • Regular formal and informal support, • Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Access to training and development and leadership conferences, enabling you to develop your skills, • Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • GCC's Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role. We’re closer than you think We are an easy commute from many locations, ___ to see what we mean. However, we understand that commuting isn’t for everyone, so if you are in the process of relocating, why not email us to discuss opportunities further. Applying To start your journey with us, click ‘Apply’ today! Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Description. This should include examples of why you should be considered and the experience , skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. If you want to learn more about the role, please email to arrange an informal discussion with Brenda Yearwood (Head of of ASC Commissioning) The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below: This Position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Commissioning Officer - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Commissioning Officer, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 4, 2nd Floor, • Salary: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Duration: 1 year, • Closing Date: 15/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 12847, • This post is not open to job share About the Team & Role Do you have the passion, skills and ambition to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable adults in Gloucestershire? If so, the Quality Team wants to hear from you. This role is an integral part of a busy and dynamic team working within Adult Social Care Commissioning. As a Commissioning Officer (Quality) you will hold an agreed caseload of providers, for whom you will act as the primary contact on quality assurance matters. You will be responsible for carrying out quality assurance assessments in line with agreed processes, supporting improvements and taking action where appropriate. The caseload of providers for this post is primarily across the Gloucester and Forest of Dean localities of the county but travel outside of these areas will sometimes be required. The role is varied and two days are rarely ever the same! You will work with organisations who provide vital services for older people, people with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, autism, physical and sensory disabilities to ensure high-quality health & social care and support is delivered and maintained. The role will also provide opportunity to work alongside system partners such as social care operations, safeguarding, the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and the Care Quality Commission (CQC). About You To be successful you will need experience of working within health and/or social care services. You will have a strong practical knowledge of the practices required to operate safe and compliant adult social care services. You will be familiar and confident of working with a multi-disciplinary approach in order to manage and mitigate risk. You will have a keen eye for detail and be able to apply judgement and objectivity, often in in complex and difficult situations. It is key you have great communication skills and are comfortable liaising with stakeholders across the sector, often having to lead and direct challenging conversations in order to support and coordinate improvement. Most importantly you will act as an advocate for team and organisational aims, ensuring that the ambition of continuous service improvement and high-quality services for all of Gloucestershire's vulnerable adult population is at the heart of all you do. About Us For all your hard work, you will receive the following: • Flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service. Plus, an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff)., • Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family., • Career development and qualification opportunities., • Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision., • Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)., • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • An in-house Occupational Health service., • Employee discount scheme., • Cycle to Work scheme., • Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network., • Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply). If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button. Secondments welcomed (subject to manager approval). For an informal discussion about the role please contact Lara Gillman via email at Short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited to interview week commencing 26th January 2026. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Procurement Officer - Place - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Procurement Officer - Place, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 3, 2nd Floor, • Salary: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent or optional 12 month secondment for internal candidates, • Closing Date: 12/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 12272, • This post is not open to job share About The Team Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) is a forward-looking, dynamic local authority with a firm commitment to the promotion of development and training, health and wellbeing and diversity and inclusion for all employees. At GCC we are transforming our approach to Procurement to meet new challenges, embed best commercial practice in an equitable, sustainable and accountable way for our clients, suppliers and secure best value for the public purse. We are friendly and supportive team who are committed to delivering positive change, improving services and outcomes for Gloucestershire residents and businesses. We work with all areas of the council, supporting them through best practice. We will support you through training and development to meet agreed professional goals. About The Role Your knowledge, communication and influence skills, will be respected by managers across the organisation at all levels. You will provide guidance and support on a wide range of procurement and contract issues. You will run tenders for goods and services ensuring compliance with council and legislative requirements. You will support the very best services and goods being purchased with value for money and consideration of social value and climate change. You will see your work making a difference for people in Gloucestershire. About You You could be someone with procurement or commissioning skills and experience. You could have a contract management or maybe even a legal background, within local government or the public sector. You will ideally have knowledge of public sector procurement policies, procedures and systems as well as relevant legislation and regulations. Highly organised and analytical, with good IT skills, you ’ ll be ready to meet demanding targets, timescales and budgets. You also have good communication and negotiating skills. About Us • For all your hard work, you will receive the following:, • Flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service, • An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff), • Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family, • Career development and qualification opportunities, • Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • An in-house Occupational Health service, • Employee discount scheme, • Cycle to Work scheme Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply) If you don’t quite meet all the things we’ve listed but feel you could bring real value to the team, we would welcome your interest. If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button, Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview, interviews are expected to be held during the 26th & 27th January 2026 . For an informal discussion about the role please contact via email Additional Information If you are currently employed within the organisation, there is an opportunity to join this role on a secondment basis. This will allow you to gain experience and develop a thorough understanding of the position prior applying for a permanent appointment. Internal candidates should indicate a preference of Permanent or Secondment or Either re contract type. To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months' employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Contracts Officer (Energy from Waste) - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Contracts Officer (Energy from Waste), • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 1, 1st Floor, • Salary: £48,226-£51,356 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 18/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 10345 Come and join our passionate and talented waste team. The Waste Management Team manages the Waste Disposal Authority functions at Gloucestershire County Council. This is a vital role supporting the management of contracts related to the operation of the Council’s energy from waste facility and the associated sale of the electricity it generates. The role has a particular focus on data management and finance but is also varied, involving regular site visits and interaction with numerous stakeholders. About you You will have proven experience in the management of contracts, financial forecasting, data management and stakeholder engagement across both the public and private sectors. Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data along with advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential. You will also have excellent communication skills, demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences in the form of reports or presentations. You will enjoy a busy and varied working environment and have the ability to prioritise your workload on a daily basis. An understand of waste management and the energy industry would be beneficial but is not essential. About us For all your hard work, you will receive the following: Flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff) Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family Career development and qualification opportunities Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. An in-house Occupational Health service Employee discount scheme Cycle to Work scheme Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply) Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. How to apply If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Rachel Ferris via email at Closing date Sunday 18th January 2026 Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview on Thursday 5th February and Friday 6th February 2026. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Assistant Contract Monitoring Officer - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Assistant Contract Monitoring Officer, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £30,024 - £32,597 per annum, pro rata, • Hours per Week: 30, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 16/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 12872 Delivery contract management are looking for a monitoring officer to join our team. We are a small team of five, responsible for procuring and managing several contracts for our corporate estate and schools. We are looking for someone who can take on the monitoring of these various contracts and assist our contract lead officers when required. We need you to be out and about, daily and you must have your own car available. You’ll be monitoring the school meals service, cleaning standards and checking grounds maintenance. There will be a mileage allowance. About You You will need to have excellent attention to detail, be well organised and self-motivated to ensure our contract service levels are maintained. We need you to have great communication skills to achieve the best outcomes when visiting sites and monitoring standards. Great ICT skills are essential as we use a wide variety of packages including Microsoft 365 and our own database for monitoring. Someone friendly, able to challenge and resolve issues and maintain a good relationship with our clients and contractors. You must be focused and able to work alone. Whilst there will be specific training available for the role, we expect you to have some experience in either grounds, cleaning or catering and ideally contract monitoring. About Us You will be based from home but will be required to attend sites daily and meetings when necessary. The job is full time, and working hours are between 9.30am and 3.30pm. There is some flexibility, but you will be required to monitor a kitchen each day over the lunchtime period. For all your hard work, you will receive the following: Flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service (pro-rata) An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata) Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family Career development and qualification opportunities Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. An in-house Occupational Health service Employee discount scheme Cycle to Work scheme Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply) Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. Mileage Allowance How to apply If you feel you’d like to join the team then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Cathy King via email at Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview. Interviews will be held on 28th January 2026. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Principal Development Engineer - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Principal Development Engineer, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 5th Floor, • Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 + (5% market rate supplement) per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 18/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 10363 Come and join our friendly Highways Development Management Team in the beautiful county of Gloucestershire. We are responsible for ensuring developer-led infrastructure and new highways are designed and constructed to the highest standards, ensuring Gloucestershire remains a desirable location where people want to visit, work and live. We need a Principal Development Engineer to take on a senior role primarily undertaking technical audits for section 278 and section 38 agreements. You will play a vital role in our enthusiastic and supportive team, where your skills and experience within the Highways sector will be fully utilised, affording you opportunities to make a genuinely positive contribution to both the team and the local area as well as gaining opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. To find out more about the Highways Development Management team, and what we do, please visit the Manual for Gloucestershire Streets webpages. Manual for Gloucestershire streets | Highways About You To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate your experience as a competent Highways/Civil Engineer, capable of working autonomously and possessing strong technical and engineering acumen. You will need to be personable and professional, with a proven track record of providing robust technical solutions to complex engineering problems. You will bring your problem-solving skills and customer-focused nature to a talented team delivering a crucial service. You may be a design engineer ready for a new challenge or maybe a civil engineer with experience in highways maintenance, scheme delivery or other areas within the Highway Engineering sector. Whatever your background, you will be proactive and committed to your professional development within civil engineering and, more specifically, highways development management. About Us We are committed to investing in your development and operate flexible times and ways of working, so you may be out meeting partners anywhere within the region, working on your laptop in one of our offices or staff cafes in the heart of the City Centre or working from home. As you’d expect, we offer an attractive package of benefits which makes a career in Local Government both flexible and rewarding. For all your hard work, you will receive the following: Flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 29.5 days after 5 years continuous service An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff) Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family Career development and qualification opportunities Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. An in-house Occupational Health service Employee discount scheme Cycle to Work scheme Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply) Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network, DNet (disability) network and the Young Employees Network. How To Apply If you believe that this is your kind of environment, and you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference, then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” button. For an informal discussion about the role or how your skills set may match ours, please contact Hen Abbott on or Closing date 18th January 2026 Short-listed candidates will be contacted by email and invited to interview week commencing 26th January 2026 Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Enablement Co-ordinator - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Enablement Co-ordinator, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £30,024 - £32,597 per annum (pro rata), • Hours per Week: 18.50, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 18/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 10137, • This post is not open to job share Are you passionate about working with people to promote independence and dedicated to making a difference? About the role: We have a part-time (18.5 hours) Enablement Coordinator position available in our Adult Social Care Enablement Service in Gloucester. The Enablement Service support and encourage all vulnerable adults who may have a disability and who also may have challenging home circumstances. The Enablement aim to develop and promote daily living skills and promote a greater control over people’s lives. The support work will take place in people’s homes, community and in the Forest of Dean, Gloucester and Tewksbury Drop In/s which are based in the libraries. The Drop In/s are a free walk-in service that support vulnerable adults who may need help with or advice about day-to-day life. For more information on the Drop-In’s and other support services, ___ As an Enablement Coordinator, you will work directly with adults across Gloucestershire, supporting them to maintain or regain independence, improve wellbeing, and access appropriate services. The role combines enablement and care navigation functions, focusing on early intervention, crisis support, and community connection. The postholder will work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and professionals to deliver person-centred, strengths-based support. This role is ideal for someone with great communication skills and who can prioritise and manage their own time confidently. It is also important that the successful candidates continues to develop and maintain good working relationships with outside partnerships, in order to signpost individuals as required. To find out more about working in the Enablement Team, ___ About you: In the Enablement Team, we understand the work you do on a daily basis and provide the support you need to make a difference to the people of Gloucestershire. To join us, you must have: • a Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care, Community Care or equivalent qualification or experience, • training related to Health and Social Care, • experience of working with individuals who need support to achieve outcomes, • evidence of good interpersonal skills and good verbal / written communication. If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role. About us: This is a great time to join Gloucestershire County Council, as Adult Social Care is on an exciting innovation journey, which focuses our approach into being more creative, strengths-based and person-centred, to ensure that we work together to ‘Make the Difference’ to our local communities. Gloucestershire County Council provides the following rewards package in return for your hard work: For all your hard work, you will receive the following; • Flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service, • Plus, an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff), • Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family, • Career development and qualification opportunities, • Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • An in-house Occupational Health service, • Employee discount scheme, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply) We’re closer than you think: We are an easy commute from many locations, ___ to see what we mean. How to Apply: Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Description. This should include examples of why you should be considered and the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. For an informal discussion with the team manager, please contact to arrange a convenient time for a call back. To start your journey with us, click ‘Apply now’ today! Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below: This Position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. If you are an Internal applicant and consider yourself to have a disability* as per the Equality Act (2010), please declare this in an email to , as this is NOT currently covered in the application due to a technical error. By providing this information, you can choose to be considered for a guaranteed interview under our Disability Confident pledge if you meet all essential criteria. It also enables the recruiting manager to arrange any reasonable adjustments you may need during the process. *a disability is defined as: a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term (more than 12 months) adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Business Administration - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Team Administrator, • Job Location: Cheltenham, • Salary: £25,185 - £25,989 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 18/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 12910 Then we would love to hear from you! About the Team /role: We are looking for a full time Team Administrator who enjoys working as part of a team to join our Cheltenham Locality Team. As a Team Administrator you will provide an efficient clerical and administration service for our Adult Social Care Team. This will include: • taking calls from internal colleagues as well as members of the public, so a professional telephone manner is a must., • inputting data into internal systems., • scheduling meetings and booking rooms, as well as taking minutes of meetings. Our values are at the heart of everything we do and how we treat each other. They provide essential guiding principles about the way that we work and set the tone for our culture, and identify what we, as an organisation, care about: Accountability - we do what we say we will Integrity - we are honest, fair and speak up Empowerment - we enable communities and colleagues to be the best they can Respect - we value and listen to each other Excellence - we continually improve through listening, learning and innovation If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role. You will be part of a friendly, supportive and established team. We offer flexible working with a mix of office and home working. To find out more about working in the Cheltenham Locality Team, ___ About you: You will have strong communication and organisational skills. Ideally you will have some experience of working in a busy office environment. You will have good IT skills and be a competent user of Microsoft Office. If you are enthusiastic, proactive and enjoy working within a team, then this could be the ideal role for you! About us: This is a great time to join Gloucestershire County Council, as Adult Social Care is on an exciting innovation journey, which focuses our approach into being more creative, strengths-based and person-centred, to ensure that we work together to ‘Make the Difference’ to our local communities. Gloucestershire County Council provides the following rewards package in return for your hard work: For all your hard work, you will receive the following; • Flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service, • Plus, an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff), • Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family, • Career development and qualification opportunities, • Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • An in-house Occupational Health service, • Employee discount scheme, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply) How To Apply: Please write your application with consideration for the essential criteria in the Job Profile (see link below). Your application should include examples of why you should be considered and cover the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. For an informal discussion or to find out more about the apprenticeship opportunity, please contact to arrange a convenient time for a call back. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If you are an Internal applicant and consider yourself to have a disability* as per the Equality Act (2010), please declare this in an email to , as this is NOT currently covered in the application due to a technical error. By providing this information, you can choose to be considered for a guaranteed interview under our Disability Confident pledge if you meet all essential criteria. It also enables the recruiting manager to arrange any reasonable adjustments you may need during the process. *a disability is defined as: a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term (more than 12 months) adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Residential Practitioner- Children's Home - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Residential Practitioner- Children's Home, • Job Location: Gloucester, • Salary: £30,024 - £32,597 per annum (plus enhanced pay for unsociable hours and sleep-in allowance), • Hours per Week: 37, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 11/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 9880 Are you driven by purpose? Do you believe every child deserves safety, love, and the chance to thrive? If you're passionate about transforming lives and want to be part of something truly meaningful, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individuals to join our growing team in our newly opened children’s homes. This is more than a job, it’s a chance to be a positive force in a child’s life, every single day. About us Right child, right support, right time, every time Following our June 2025 Ofsted inspection, our Children’s Services were rated ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted praised our leadership for creating a culture where children, families, and staff feel valued and heard, and where risk is managed confidently and ethically. We’re proud to be launching new purpose-driven children’s homes, each designed to meet specific needs. These homes are built around trauma-informed care, clinical support, and staff development — ensuring our practitioners are empowered to deliver the highest standards of care. What makes us different? • on-site mental health clinicians to guide trauma-informed practice., • Advanced Practitioner-led training to support your growth and confidence. About you We are looking for individuals who are: • passionate about supporting children and young people flourish., • are empathetic, patient, and resilient, with strong teamwork and communication skills., • can build trusting relationships with children who may have experienced trauma., • are flexible to work shifts, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins., • are committed to learning and professional development. Experience in residential care is welcomed but not essential, we’ll provide full training and ongoing support. As well as your experience of working with children, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: • Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) or an equivalent qualification, or a commitment to achieving the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare within two years of commencing employment at the home if you do not already have this qualification., • a full driving licence and willingness to drive As a Residential Practitioner, you will: • deliver high-quality, personalised care in a safe and nurturing environment., • use a trauma-informed approach to support emotional healing and growth., • encourage positive behaviour, life skills, and independence., • work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to implement tailored care plans., • support children in education, recreation, and personal development., • handle challenging situations with professionalism and therapeutic techniques. Why Join Us? • be part of a forward-thinking, values-led team., • receive specialist training and clinical support., • make a lasting impact on children’s lives. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: ___ For additional information about this role please reach out to • Any hours worked between 20.00 – 06.00, weekends and Bank Holidays attract an unsociable payment over and above the basic salary for this post. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on Thursdays. We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- This position is subject to a DBS check. Please ensure that your personal statement relates to this particular role and that a full CV is uploaded. If information is missed off your application, the hiring managers may not review it. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Administrator Level 2 - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Administrator Level 2, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 4, 3rd Floor, • Salary: £26,403 - £27,694 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Duration: 6 months, • Closing Date: 10/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13130, • This post is not open to job share Join Our Team and Make a Difference We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Education Business Support Team , part of the Children and Families Directorate . This friendly and efficient team provides a comprehensive and varied administrative service to several operational teams within Education. About the Role Based at Shire Hall, Gloucester, you will deliver flexible and high-quality business support to the Workforce Development Project in Education. Initially, the role will be office-based full-time during induction and training. After this, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a hybrid way using GCC’s secure IT equipment, while continuing to spend part of your week in the office to collaborate with colleagues. Remote working will always depend on service needs being met. Your responsibilities will include: • Setting up and maintaining a learning hub site using Umbraco, working closely with Communications, Education teams, and business support colleagues., • Coordinating content uploads, checking functionality, and managing training descriptions, videos, and site narratives., • Supporting project meetings by arranging, attending, and recording actions, updating project plans, and providing feedback to project leads. To succeed in this role, you will bring: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to meet project deadlines., • Strong ICT skills, including experience with Microsoft 365, online forms, Umbraco, and significant experience in website creation and administration., • A positive, collaborative approach to teamwork and the ability to build productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, including schools, public sector services, NHS, suppliers, and government agencies., • Strong organisational skills and a customer-focused mindset. For all your hard work, you will receive the following; • Flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service, • Plus, an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff), • Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family, • Career development and qualification opportunities, • Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • An in-house Occupational Health service, • Employee discount scheme, • Cycle to Work scheme We would like to hear from you. Please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ginny Woolf via email at Interviews will be held on Thursday 22 January 2026. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months' employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

An opportunity to work at a highly recognised company within their sector from a stylish and modern headquarters based in Quedgeley. Our client is recruiting for a Project Manager to join their well established and successful business on a full-time permanent basis, this is an excellent opportunity to join an energetic, fun and supportive team who continue to grow. The purpose of this role is to assist in post-sale installation work, including management and guidance of engineers. Ensuring that all systems, equipment and infrastructure are installed as specified and designed on time and within budget. As an important part of the installation and engineering team you will sometimes be customer facing so it is vital all works carried out are in a safe, professional manner and to an exceptional standard to uphold the business values and reputation. Responsibilities: -Ensure that Projects are installed effectively, on time and within budget -System specifications are followed accurately, and amendments are recorded, reported, quoted for as required and accepted/declined in writing -Ensure that system designs developed are installed and operate as specified and designed -Ensure all paperwork is provided to the relevant people at the correct times -All installation and commissioning processes and policies must be followed as described and specified in the company ISO9001:2015 management documentation -Evaluate and improve the processes and policies relating to equipment and systems on offer -Ensure all relevant NSI codes of practices and British Standards are followed and complied with -All health and safety requirements are adhered to, and any supporting RAMS are compiled, completed, distributed and signed for as defined within the business and clients processes -Ensure all staff follow any site rules or processes -Communicate with the sales and operations department immediately if they need to be informed of any issues related to the project in anyway -Assist in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of systems and services -Continually communicate progress of the project to the operations department to allow them to record updates or future requirements -Complete risk assessments, such as labour availability issues, containment issues, equipment delays, infrastructure routes and access issues -Attend site meetings or client facing appointments as and when required -Assisting colleagues with general housekeeping of the office Candidate Attributes: - Previous project management or specialist project experience -Strong communication -Effective organisation, planning and problem-solving skills -Creative and out of the box thinking Hours: Full Time - office and field based Salary: up to £50,000 depending on experience + excellent benefits + great working environment including a breakout room with a pool table and fully stocked fridge with drinks & snacks! TPBN1_UKTJ

Title: Development (Plot Sales) Fee Earner (Gloucester)Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West, GL4 3RT, UKCompany: TSR LegalDevelopment (Plot Sales) Fee EarnerGloucesterDevelopment Plot SalesAbout the FirmTSR Legal are proud to be working with a well-established law firm with over 30 years experience and a national reputation for excellence in the Property sector. With offices in Gloucester, Bristol, Birmingham and the city, the firm provides a wide range of legal services for both businesses and individuals.The firm places great emphasis on their people believing staff are at the heart of the firms success. They are committed to supporting a positive work-life balance, professional development, and long-term career progression.This position has become available due to continued growth within the Development Plot Sales Department.The RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Development (Plot Sales) Fee Earner to join the Gloucester office. The successful candidate will handle all aspects of residential development sales on behalf of commercial developer clients, including the day-to-day running of sale files, part exchanges, and site set-ups.Youll be working alongside a team of around 20 experienced professionals and enjoy exposure to a strong client portfolio, including FTSE 100-listed companies and 5-star HBF-rated builders. While property law experience (residential or commercial) is essential, specific plot sales experience is not required full training will be provided.Key ResponsibilitiesManaging the site set-up of new development sites (training provided).Preparing road, sewer, infrastructure, and service agreements, as well as related transfers, leases, or easements.Drafting contracts, transfers, and leases for plot sales and part-exchange transactions.Responding to enquiries from buyers legal representatives.Reporting to clients on part-exchange properties.Handling exchange and completion of sales and purchases.Completing SDLT returns and registrations.Meeting billing targets as agreed with the Head of Department.Supervising junior team members as required.Managing all other legal matters relating to development sites post-acquisition.About YouEssential CriteriaQualified Solicitor (SRA) or FCILEx. Applications are encouraged from those who are non qualified who have experience of fee earning.Right to live and work in the UK.Strong communication, client care, and relationship management skills.Excellent attention to detail and ability to work proactively.Highly organised, able to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure.Confident with legal IT systems and Microsoft Office.Able to maintain confidentiality and adapt to changing business needs.Desirable CriteriaNewly Qualified to 2 years PQE.Knowledge or prior experience in Property Law.Salary & BenefitsCompetitive salary up to circa £50k DOEApply today or contact TSR Legal for a confidential discussion about this opportunity. Contact Hannah Williams in confidence on 02920 388100.TPBN1_UKTJ

Title: Project Estimator (Gloucester)Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West, UKCompany: Bennett and GamePosition: Project Estimator Location: Gloucester (Office-based) Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + £5,000 Car AllowanceOur client, a leading interiors and retail fit-out contractor, is seeking a Project Estimator to join their expanding team in Gloucester.With a strong reputation for delivering exceptional fit-out and refurbishment projects across the retail, hospitality, and commercial sectors, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Estimator to take ownership of pricing projects and play a key role in the pre-construction phase.This position has become available due to a healthy and growing pipeline of work. The successful candidate will report directly to a senior line manager and have the opportunity to grow within an established yet forward-thinking organisation.Project Estimator - Role Overview * Price and prepare tenders and project costings for interior fit-out and refurbishment projects * Work closely with the Pre-Contracts team and report directly to a senior line manager * Produce detailed take-offs, cost breakdowns, and tender documentation * Source and obtain competitive quotations from subcontractors and suppliers * Assist in preparing bid submissions and post-tender negotiations * Ensure all estimating activities align with company targets and client requirements * Contribute to the continuous improvement of estimating systems and proceduresProject Estimator - Requirements * Previous experience in estimating within the fit-out, joinery, or commercial interiors sector * Strong understanding of tendering processes and cost management * Excellent communication and organisational skills * Ability to interpret drawings and specifications accurately * Highly numerate, analytical, and detail-oriented * Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel * Based within commutable distance of Gloucester * Full UK driving licenceProject Estimator - Salary & Benefits * Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE) * Car Allowance: £5,000 per annum * Private Medical Insurance * Pension Scheme * 28 Days Annual Leave (Including 7 days at Christmas) * Annual Performance Bonus * Career Progression and Development OpportunitiesBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. TPBN1_UKTJ

Title: Fleet Control Senior (Gloucester)Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West, GL2 2AT, UKCompany: Kautec Recruitment LtdFleet Control SeniorMonday to Friday - daysAs a Fleet Control Senior, you will be overseeing a busy maintenance control department and ensuring KPI's are met with your team.Your day to day role will see you with a headset on. Talking technical issues with a host of core garages and services providers, then this role could be for you. This is a role where you will be providing a first class support over the phone to the companies fleet of vehicles.The fleet is a diverse one that will include HGV's, Vans (LCV), Refuse Vehicles, Gritters, Sweepers, Light Commercials and Mini Buses. No 2 days will ever be the same in this exciting post. Your role will be varied including Supervising and mentoring a small team of ControllersScheduling repairs, inspections and booking visits for the Field Engineers.FNOL First notice of Loss situationsChasing progress with a network of your own core garages and a chosen network of 3rd party maintenance providers. Logging repair and maintenance notificationsEnsuring the field service team have a maximum utilisation.Maintaining updates on stock/ parts and ensuring correct levels You will be chasing up recoveries as a consequence of breakdowns & accidents. You will also be chasing up repair providers to analyse and action defects. What is important is that you have an idea on repair costs and you are not afraid to challenge repair times. An understanding of what is and what isn't a warranty repair would also be useful. Understanding maintenance spend is a major part of this challenging role. If you have IT systems knowledge MS Office skills, this will also help you in this busy role.If you have technical knowledge of HGV's from a mechanical perspective, this would give you a sound platform. On a daily basis, you will be speaking with Service Managers, Workshop Controllers and Commercial Vehicle Technicians. You core remit will be to ensure that a vehicle's downtime is kept to a minimum and getting that vehicle back on the road is your primary concern. A knowledge of authorisation automotive software such as Kerridge, DMS, SAP etc this would also be useful If you are ready for the next chapter in your career, then please get in touch. If this role isn't for you but you are looking for a move, then please get in touch. Kautec Recruitment is a fast growing automotive people business that recruits the right way. HGV, heavy goods vehicle, commercial vehicle, RCV, refuse collection vehicle, tipper, sweeper, gritter, mechanic, vehicle engineer, vehicle technician, fitter, workshop. TPBN1_UKTJ