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Job Category: AdministrationRegion / Division: UK RegionLocation: Civic Offices, PortsmouthWorking Hours: 37 Completing a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship Fixed Term Contract for 24 months This is a great opportunity for an individual to support the administration and governance of the Capital Projects Service and the administration of projects, as well as provide direct support to the Head of Capital Projects. Candidates must be enthusiastic, effective communicators with excellent attention to detail, and able to manage multiple demands and workstreams within the service. Your new role: Sitting within the Housing, Neighbourhoods and Building Services directorate, you will be directly reporting to and supporting the Head of Capital Projects by: Supporting the administration and governance of the Capital Projects Service. The service comprises the following teams: • Building Projects - Undertaking a wide range of surveying services and building project work across our diverse stock of 17,000 housing units and 900 corporate buildings. This team supports the maintenance and improvement of our properties by delivering building maintenance projects ranging from £50k to over £15m., • HRA Development - Responsible for overseeing the delivery of a new-build housing pipeline to meet the needs of Portsmouth residents, enabling people to live well in safe and affordable homes. Individual projects can exceed £100m., • Construction Inspection - Ensuring all building projects are inspected on site and delivered safely, to legislative standards, and with high‑quality workmanship., • Arranging and providing administrative support in Project Board meetings including the production of agendas, meeting minutes, risk registers and management of action logs., • Uploading and monitoring information on our IT systems, for example ensuring fees are being charged on the Project Database., • Supporting with financial and performance measures across the service. The ideal candidate is someone who will: • Have excellent customer service skills to deliver the high level of customer service., • Display excellent attention to detail to ensure that accurate information is recorded, and that agendas, minutes and reports can be produced to a high standard., • Be able to independently and be well organised to be able to successfully manage multiple, competing workstreams to ensure that information is provided at the right time to a high standard., • You will need to have at least one of the following: GCSE Grade 9-4, GCSE Grade A-C, Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths & English., • Have excellent communication skills, including:, • Ability to ask effective questions to gather accurate information., • Handing over the right information, to the right people and at the right time., • Being assertive and challenging while dealing professionally with colleagues, service users, third parties and contractors., • Be able to understand and prioritise workload effectively., • Able to work as part of a team to ensure a smooth delivery of the service and be flexible in being able to adapt to the needs of the team., • Are competent to be trained to use a variety of IT databases and systems such as the Repairs and Maintenance Database, as they will need to be updated with timely, relevant and accurate information., • Have relevant experience of using all Microsoft packages; in particular be able to demonstrate practical IT skills using Excel spreadsheets and Outlook. Knowledge of analysing data and MS Project to assist planning projects would be beneficial., • Sufficient knowledge and confidence to be able to work largely autonomously following briefing and direction provided by the Head of Service., • Have a positive attitude towards work, be resilient, embrace change and actively work with your colleagues to improve the service offered to customers. Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act . We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration , inclusivity and being people-focussed . These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. ___. Our recruitment process If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please call Patrick Leggett, Head of Capital Projects on or email Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: ___ You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Please do this in the 'additional questions' section of the form. If you apply without this, it is unlikely that you will be successful. Assessment day & interviews to be held on 17th April 2026. We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at ___ If applying as a secondment you will need permission from your current line manager releasing you for this secondment. Please state you have this on your personal statement on the application. You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: ___ Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact or call the recruitment team on .

Job Category: Social Care ChildrenRegion / Division: UK RegionLocation: Civic Offices, PortsmouthWorking Hours: 37 The Building Your Futures Team is a child‑focused, aspirational service dedicated to supporting children and young people looked after across a range of settings—including foster care, family and connected carers, specialist placements, and those with a plan for reunification. We also work closely with children arriving in Portsmouth seeking safety and asylum, helping them settle, feel secure, and begin rebuilding their futures. Our practice is creative, ambitious, trauma‑informed and strengthened through strong multi‑agency work. The Role As a Social Worker within the Building Your Futures Team, you will: • Hold a varied caseload, including children we care for and children seeking safety & asylum., • Lead on care planning, direct work, and life story work., • Ensure permanence plans and contribute to Going Home (reunification) planning where appropriate., • Provide a high‑quality service responsive to the wishes and feelings of children and young people., • Work creatively and solution‑focusively, encouraging full participation of children in their care planning. You will also: • Carry out or contribute to Merton‑compliant age assessments., • Work confidently with immigration/asylum legislation and liaise with UKVI, NRPF teams, advocates and solicitors., • Provide trauma‑informed and culturally competent practice., • Recognise trafficking indicators and make referrals to the National Referral Mechanism when required. We are looking for someone who: • Holds a Diploma or Degree in Social Work and is registered with Social Work England (ASYE must be completed)., • Has sound knowledge of the Children Acts 1989/2004 and a willingness to develop specialist expertise., • Understands the challenges faced by children in care and demonstrates empathy and insight., • Communicates effectively with children, families, and multi‑agency professionals., • Shows strong analytical skills to assess needs and plan effectively., • Is resilient and able to manage competing demands in a dynamic environment., • Is committed to achieving outstanding outcomes and embedding restorative, anti‑oppressive practice., • Knowledge of the Immigration & Asylum Act 1999, • Insight into experiences of unaccompanied children, • Experience in age assessments (or willingness to train), • Understanding of trafficking indicators/NRM Hybrid Working The role requires three days per week in the designated office workplace. Informal Enquiries If you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact - Vicky Laybourne - About Portsmouth City Council Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. ___. Our Recruitment process We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful. You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it We are a disability confident employer and have an Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria. More information can be found at ___ Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: ___ Safeguarding Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Standard/Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please read the relevant DBS ___ before submitting any information. You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact or call the recruitment team on .

Job Category: Social Care ChildrenRegion / Division: UK RegionLocation: Glen House, Southampton (Adopt South)Working Hours: 30 We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to be part of our Adoption Assessment and Support team, who offer a holistic approach to helping families and children when they have challenges and need our support. You could help us transform the lives of adopted children and young people. This is a part time role working 30 hours per week. About Adopt South Adopt South is a regional adoption agency, launched in April 2019. The agency is formed through the partnership between Hampshire County Council, Isle of Wight Council, Portsmouth City Council and Southampton City Council, with support from voluntary adoption agencies, Adoption UK, Barnardo’s and PACT. The Role Based at Glen House in Swanwick, you will work directly with families to positively transform the lives of adopted children. Your passion, enthusiasm and collaborative style will play a crucial role in ensuring successful outcomes for our parent(s) and children. Having extensive experience and strong assessment skills, you will meet with families to complete Suitable To Adopt Report Assessments, deliver robust support plans, as well as development work and training of prospective adopters Your experience and skills will also contribute to our training and workshop objectives, peer to peer support groups and family fun events. This varied role is a fantastic opportunity for a social worker professional with three years' experience, who has empathy and creative thinking. We will support your learning and development, so you will be confident in introducing innovative therapeutic approaches and ideas that support families and our adoptive community. The ideal candidate You will need to have/be • A degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work, • Registration with Social Work England, • Experience of working with children and families in social work setting, • Concise verbal and written communication skills, • Mediation and negotiation skills, • Ability to assess risks, needs, and to analyse information and recognise problems, • Understand equalities issues in social work practice and principals of safety, dignity and empowerment, • Understand philosophies, professional social work issues and legal frameworks, • Understand data protection/confidentiality and need for accurate and timely recording, • Highly organised and able to manage time and conflicting demands effectively, • Willing to learn and develop in the role, with ongoing training and personal development Informal Enquiries If you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact - Rebecca Bowles or Vicky Moore Team Manager, please email or with your contact number and availability for informal discussion. About Portsmouth City Council Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. ___. Our Recruitment process We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful. You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it We are a disability confident employer and have an Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria. More information can be found at ___ Safeguarding Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Standard/Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please read the relevant DBS ___ before submitting any information. You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact or call the recruitment team on .

We are currently working with a tier 1 contractor who are looking for a Section Manager focussing on Fitout for their major projects site in Somerset - An exciting opportunity for one of their flagship projects in the UK. The Section Manager role: Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now. • As a senior member of the project team, reporting to the project manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, coordination and leadership of a number of sub-contractors employed in a variety of trades within the respective area of works., • Therell be a high level of interfacing between internal departments and external agencies such as architects, engineers, sub-contractors and client agents., • Youll review and manage numerous packages for your designated area including tender information produced by design teams. Your profile: Core areas / packages of work will include Fitout • Main contractor construction experience, • Must have previous experience managing packages on Multi-million construction projects, • Experience of managing multiple engineering and /or trade packages from internals to basements, • Experience in industrial major Construction projects would be a bonus