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Role: Digital Procurement & IT Asset Manager Location: Chorley and Leyland Contract: Full time (36.25 hours per week) / Permanent Salary: £41,771 - £44,075 + 6% car allowance Closing Date: 7 December 2025 Are you passionate about ensuring value for money in IT? Do you thrive on managing complex procurement processes and managing 3rd party supplier performance? If you’re looking for a role where your expertise in digital procurement and IT asset management will shape the future of council services, this is your opportunity. Join a forward-thinking team committed to innovation and delivering quality services for Chorley and South Ribble councils. What you’ll be getting up to • You'll lead end-to-end procurement processes for digital services and IT infrastructure, from tendering and evaluation to contract award and supplier performance management., • You'll act as a key interface with Legal, Finance, Procurement, and Service Leads to ensure compliance with public sector regulations and internal governance., • You'll oversee the strategic management of council IT assets, ensuring efficient, compliant, and digitally enabled procurement activities., • You'll monitor the status of all digital contracts and assets, maintaining accurate inventories and asset tracking using digital tools. Who we’re looking for • You'll have excellent organisational skills., • You'll have proven experience in IT asset management, including software licensing., • You'll have experience of the digital and IT market and its supply chains, and working with external third-party suppliers., • You'll have strong knowledge of general IT systems including Microsoft Office, database management, and finance systems., • You'll have strong analytical skills to assess market options and contracts, with financial acumen to support budgeting and cost control. Other requirements • This role requires some travel around our boroughs. You should have a valid driving licence or the equivalent mobility., • Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check (applied and paid for by the Council). Our Benefits • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown), • Local Government pension, • Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments, • Cashback website access for savings on brands you love, • Volunteering days, • Free parking, • Car Allowance Many of our colleagues work flexibly for us. We’re always open to conversations around different working arrangements. If you’re interested in part-time, compressed hours or any other working arrangement, please get in touch with us through the “Contact Us” form on our careers website. About Us Chorley Council is dedicated to providing first-class services and promoting the well-being of the local community. Our staff are our greatest resource, at the heart of everything we do, and are crucial to the delivery of excellent services for our residents. At Chorley Council, we’re always striving to make our borough the best to live, work and visit. Working Together We share a number of our services with South Ribble Borough Council. This allows for improved resilience across both councils and provides numerous benefits to our operations. Whilst some staff and back-end processes are shared between the Councils, both Councils still retain sovereignty and have separate strategies and corporate plans. Additional information Applicants are advised to apply early. We reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date. Equal Opportunities We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to the elimination of unfair and unlawful discrimination and prejudice in all our policies, procedures, and practices. We’re committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, please contact us via the "Contact Us" page on our website. If you are disabled or your last employer was the armed forces, and you meet all the essential criteria of a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Grounds Maintenance Worker Location: HMP Kirkham Shift Times: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 37 Hours Per Week Monday to Thursday 07:45 - 16:45, Friday 07:45 - 12:45 Pay Rate: £14.88 per hour, increasing up to £19.79 per hour with overtime Job description Overview of the job This is a delivery role within an establishment requiring an appropriate trade. Summary The job holder will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the grounds and amenity areas within the estate. This is a non-operational job with no line management or supervisory responsibilities. Responsibilities, Activities and Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: • Maintain establishment's grounds and amenity areas Important: A full and comprehensive DBS will be conducted for this role, and photo ID will be required. What we offer • Competitive pay with overtime opportunities, • 20 days' annual leave (accrued) plus public holidays, • Training and career development opportunities Ready to take the next step? Apply today and join our team as a Grounds Maintenance Worker

Description Salary 36363 - 40778 per annum pro rata I Permanent I Part Time 22.2 hours per week I Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team l County Hall Preston International Sponsorship this role isnotopento international sponsorship Job Title Infection Prevention Nurse Salarypro rata Base County Hall Preston PR1 8RL Hours 22.2 hours (3 days) 0.6 WTE Closing Date 10th October 2025 midday Join Lancashire County Council Make a Difference in Infection Prevention and Control Lancashire County Council (LCC) is the fourth largest local authority in England serving a diverse mix of urban and rural communities across a vast geographic area. Our work is wide-ranging and complex but our mission is simple: to serve the people of Lancashire by delivering the services they need in the most efficient and innovative way possible. The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team sits within the Public Health Wellbeing and Communities Directorate and plays a vital role in supporting all areas of the council to minimise infection risks. The team works closely with commissioners to ensure health and social care providers comply with the Code of Practice for infection prevention. This includes over 400 adult residential homes childrens residential homes mainstream and special schools as well as a wide range of domiciliary and supported living services. We offer a flexible working environment including a hybrid model of office and home-based work. While flexible hours are encouraged some shifts from 09:00 to 17:00 (Monday to Friday) are required on a rota basis to ensure service coverage. Ideally the successful candidate will work Wednesday to Friday to meet current business needs though this can be discussed further. As an Infection Prevention Nurse your key responsibilities will include: * Applying clinical expertise in infection prevention and control to promote and embed evidence-based practices across services. * Supporting the delivery of the IPC plan through activities such as audits and advising on best practice. * Designing and delivering engaging training sessions and presentations to a range of audiences. * Providing expert advice to social care professionals on the prevention and management of a range of infections. * Contributing to project planning and risk management strategies to enhance infection control measures. * Actively participating in Post Infection Reviews as required. * Assisting health and social care providers as well as other settings in managing outbreaks effectively. * Working independently managing your own diary and prioritising your workload to meet service demands. What Were Looking For: Were seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse who is passionate about infection prevention and control and eager to make a meaningful impact across health and social care settings. * You must be currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse with a minimum of one years post-registration experience. * A genuine interest in infection prevention and control is essential along with a commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable populations. * While prior experience in IPC is desirable it is not essential. This is a developmental role and you will receive dedicated support and mentorship from Senior Infection Prevention Nurses to help you grow within the speciality. * The role requires an Enhanced DBS check due to work involving both adults and children. This is an essential car user position. The role involves visits to various settings across the Lancashire footprint with mileage being reimbursed. Information: By joining Lancashire County Council you can shape the career path that is right for you with the opportunity to gain personal and professional qualifications coaching and mentoring Lancashire County Council really is the place where you can have the career youve always wanted. In return for your passion and expertise we also offer a generous benefits package which includes: * A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and optional Additional Voluntary Contributions. * A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave which rises with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays and have the option to buy additional leave each year. * Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars. Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence. For more information please email___

Description Salary 46142 - 51357 Per annum Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Family Safeguarding - Chorley/South Ribble. International Sponsorship this role isnotopento international sponsorship. We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based in Chorley and South Ribble The role would suit an experienced social worker who is looking for the next step into Management but still enjoys case work. You will be expected to support less experienced social workers to develop their social work practice manage a reduced case load and support the team in the absence of the Team Manager whilst achieving positive outcomes for children and their families. In Family Safeguarding we have been able to reduce the number of children coming into care by offering direct work not only provided by social workers but by our adult workers who specialise in domestic abuse substance/alcohol misuse and mental health issues. Family Safeguarding is a strengths-based model of social work and we have implemented it in Lancashire as part of the Strengthening Families Protecting Children Innovation Programme with support from Hertfordshire. We seek to keep children at home with their families where it is safe to do so the work covers children in need child protection pre-proceedings Court work and adoption and we are looking for someone who is experienced and confident in these areas. Consultant Social Workers play a vital role in supporting a multi-agency team alongside the Team Manager and also have a caseload of their own allowing you to remain involved in social work on the ground. ItsAllabout You; • You are strengths based - you are able to work alongside families to identify what makes them strong and resilient and to help them to address areas of need and risk., • Youre passionate about making a difference to children young people and families were after caring passionate and dedicated social workersthat want to make a difference to the families we work with and weve made recent significant investments to support you doing this The Consultant Social Worker will support the upskilling of workers and developing group supervision use of the LCS workbook and the embedding of motivational interviewing skills. The Consultant Social Worker will support the co-ordination and integration of team learning activities. The Consultant Social Worker will hold oversight responsibility for up to two Specialist Adult Workers and a Child and Family Practitioner and other areas of specified responsibility as outlined above. The post holder will deputise for the Team Manager when required as appropriate. The post holder may be required to work evenings weekends and occasional public holidays in order to meet service requirements in respect of service user needs. The Consultant Social Worker will support the delivery of effective support and services to children young people and families in line with the vision for Children and Families in Lancashire developed by the Children Young People and Families Partnership Board which states; Children young people and their families are safe healthy and achieve their full potential To deliver this vision we have agreed some key outcomes: Five Outcomes 1. Vulnerable children and young people are safe from harm and build resilience., 2. Children and young people achieve their full potential in education learning and future employment., 3. Children and young people enjoy heathy lifestyles and know how to help others., 4. Children young people and families have a voice in shaping the support they receive., 5. Children and young people live in Lancashire where they can enjoy a good quality of life be happy and want to stay. For an informal discussion please contact: Karen Eastham ___

Description Salary 25185 - 25989 per week l Fixed term until 31/08/2026 l Full time 37 hours per week l Children Looked After Team l County Hall Preston We are looking for an enthusiastic highly motivated Business Support Officer to enhance our established team who will contribute to the key work of the Education and Childrens Directorate. Lancashire County Council offers: • Competitive salary, • Great holiday entitlement starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays pro rata for part time staff, • Opportunities for flexible working, • Health and wellbeing, • Family friendly employer, • Financial and travel benefits This post is within the Children Looked After Team based at County Hall Preston PR1 0LD providing outstanding support to operational staff and managers. We are currently working a combination of home and office working therefore you will be required to have a suitable working space within your home and broadband connection. If you are unable to provide a suitable homeworking environment you will be required to work from your office base or nearest suitable office location for your non-office working hours. The office working days for this post are currently Tuesday and Friday. You could be really experienced in administration or looking to build on your previous experience and theres no better place to do this than with us. What we are looking for: PassionYoull be passionate about delivering a great service and experience its what will motivate you getting it right first time asking for support when you need it and building on the skills that youve developed elsewhere. Knowledge and Experience Ideally you will have experience of working within an administration setting and have knowledge of using Microsoft packages and databases. Great Communication Youll be engaging and providing advice to Managers Social Workers families members of the public and the rest of the team on a daily basis so being able to clearly communicate the information you need and listen to individual requirements is key. Why join us: Youll get support along your journey both from your line manager and the rest of the team weve some brilliant networks and groups that are available youll feel valued and achieve both a great work/life balance and the job satisfaction that we all want. Please refer to the job description and personal specification for further information regarding the scope of work and responsibilities for the post. Please ensure you address all the criteria from the person specification identified as at the application stage in your supporting evidence. Some criteria will also be addressed further at the interview stage. Please take care to upload your supporting documentation before submitting your application. No additional documentation will be accepted after the closing date. Interviews will be held w/c 13 October 2025 please note it will not be possible to rearrange an interview date or time. For further information about the role please contact: Helen Welsh Area Business Support Manager Email:___

Graduate Trainee Health & Safety Manager Based in Preston with Travel across the North of England Our client are a large national retail business with a long established store base. Highly secure and an exceptional place to work this is a superb opportunity to join the team. They are looking to recruit a Graduate Trainee Health & Safety Manager to cover their Stores across the North West of England. Initially based in Preston this is a superb opportunity for a recent graduate with a passion for Health & Safety to join a business that will develop fund qualifications and help you build a multi department career within an established Retail/Wholesale brand. The Role: As a Graduate Trainee youll gain hands-on experience across all areas of our clients diverse operations including Retail Logistics Manufacturing and Head Office functions. Youll learn how workplace safety is managed across multiple industries while working alongside experienced professionals while being fully supported to gain industry-recognised qualifications. We welcome applications from a wide range of degree disciplines. Whether youve studied Business Management Law Environmental Science Human Resources Public Health and more what matters most is your desire to learn and build a career in this important field. Your permanent employment will be subject to the successful completion of the following fully funded qualifications: • IOSH Managing Safely and NEBOSH General Certificate to be completed within 4 months, • NEBOSH Diploma to commence upon receipt of General Certificate results with full support and funding provided over a 12 to 18-month period These industry-recognised qualifications will give you comprehensive knowledge of health and safety legislation risk managementhazard control and how to foster a strong safety culture across varied working environments. What to Expect to be Doing: • Support and carry out workplace inspections and risk assessments, • Contribute to improving health and safety policies across the organisation, • Help ensure legal compliance and keep up to date with current legislation, • Assist with incident investigations and reporting, • Gather and analyse safety data to support meaningful improvements, • Participate in safety meetings toolbox talks and training sessions, • Promote a positive safety culture by working closely with teams across the business, • A graduate (degree subject flexible as above), • Strong communication and organisational skills, • A proactive hands-on approach with a willingness to learn, • A genuine interest in developing a career in Health & Safety, • Commitment to undertaking relevant professional qualifications, • Comfortable working with people at all levels and in different environments 28-31k DOE Plus exceptional package By applying for this role you are consenting for Gravity Recruit Limited to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. Your details will be added to our candidate database and we may process certain information about you for our legitimate business interests in order to provide you with Recruitment Services. Full details can be found in our Data Protection & Privacy Policy at our website. If you wish to exercise your right to access erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data please contact us through our website and we will respond to your query within 48 hours Key Skills Campaigns,Animal Care,Anti Money Laundering,Endpoint Security,ABAP,KG Teaching Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 28000 - 31000