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Our Leased & Tenanted Operations Managers (OM) are at the forefront of partnering with our Publicans, developing awesome pubs for the community. Operations Managers think big, innovative, and commercially inspire our Publicans to generate sustainable sales and profitability, as well as converting those sales to profit through excellent pub controls and disciplines to exceed targets and drive performance. Inspiring People, Growing Pubs & being proud underpin the OM approach and effective delivery of Partnership, Guest, Compliance, Pro-active sales and Profit conversion. Accountabilities Partnership - Can effectively network to build, develop and maintain a pipeline of candidates for all businesses within the area. Has experience of recruiting high calibre individuals who demonstrate relevant and proven skills to maximise the potential of each individual business. • Attract, engage, and build relationships, networking with talented individuals to ensure Punch Pubs is the best pub company to partner with., • Ensure implementation of Publican calibre development plans supported by a performance management culture, setting new Publican’s up for success utilising the Punch Epic framework., • Devise and maintain a strategic area plan that achieves its substantive Let’s targets., • Proactively utilising the centrally available Publican Recruitment tools and talent banks in help in managing business failures by staying close to the reality of business and reacting quickly with viable solutions. Guest Working with our Publicans through a business-to-business mindset aiming together to exceed guest expectations that provide ways to inspire and educate publicans on how they can maintain great service and standards, engage with, support delivery of and promote centrally available tools & training that will enable 5* guest led experiences in every pub. • Drive an exciting sales led culture across all pubs – maximising all sales opportunities underpinned by a Business to Business Mindset (B2B), • Ensure there are clear 5* Publican calibre development plans supported by a positive performance management culture., • Engage with, support delivery of and promote centrally facilitated tools, that support Publicans to maximise the power of social media in interacting with their communities, guests and in turn generate sales., • Maximise the Punch guest segmentation tools, HDI insight data to add value to publicans guest led decision making inclusive of (Food, Drink), price, place, and promotion (ROTW). Compliance Helping our Publicans to be fully informed of what is required of them to be operationally compliant, and that the follow the basic disciplines of both trading their businesses and legal processes, including the conditions of their agreement with Punch. • Adherence to regulated principles of The Pubs Code., • Maintaining strong publican relationships by adhering to the Punch call cycle (add 1,2,3 ref), • Manage drinks range effectively - helping pubs adhere to stocking policy and purchase to tied agreements., • Management of Large Pack Tie Compliance ensuring CDI is below the targeted % average, with a zero tolerance to buying out., • Working with the central credit team, and support tools in preventing and managing debt Proactive Sales Pro-active, insight-led sales, getting the right product to secure volume & overall growth, identifying areas for improvement and development, not being afraid to think differently equally to challenge sales led opportunities for the benefit of Punch and our Pubs. Consistently focused on developing customer-related opportunities to improve company sales and profits. Demonstrates creativity in building new business and approaches every business encounter with a sales orientation. • Lead and develop Publican business and sales growth skills within your region as a key focus for growth, • Deliver Operational excellence across all Pubs maintaining high standards across the Operational basics., • Utilising the premiumisation ranging tool to achieve 100% perfect range that drives great margin and sales., • Seek commercial sales opportunities for Punch Pubs & Co inclusive of converting Tied Non Stockists to Punch Profit Conversion Demonstrate strong financial acumen and decision making with the ability to implement and manage profit controls that enable sustainable profit and growth. • Develop a clear vision to deliver area plans and aligned budget which focuses on Key Performance Indicators such as organic sales growth, succession planning, improved cost control and operating profit, including effective management of budgets, forecasting and overall P&L management., • Driving area to achieve long term profitability whilst ensuring all targets and KPIs are achieved, • From your strategic area plan, deploy capex ensuring targeted areas of investment deliver against ROI (full, POI, Ignite levers in punch) Area: Cheltenham / Gloucester – M5 corridor What's in it for you? Competitive salary Performance Bonus Car Allowance Permanent contract Field Based Role 25 Days, holidays, plus bank holidays and the option to buy and sell Pension and life assurance Single Healthcare option Well-being benefits and Employee Assistance Programme Retail and Leisure Discount Scheme Pub Discount Scheme Long Service Awards Plus lots more....

Sellick Partnership are pleased to be recruiting for two interim roles, on behalf of one of our Police clients. Candidates must have prior experience of working for the Police, along with current valid security clearance. Start: January Duration: 6-9 months Location: Hybrid/Southwest There are two roles available. Head of Finance - rate circa £650 per day umbrella • Supporting the CFOs and representing the Finance function at organisational boards, • Lead the preparation of annual budgets, • Manage the monthly reporting cycle to ensure the organisation has access to timely and materially accurate financial information, • Ensure that robust financial procedures and processes are in place and are adhered to, • Oversee the preparation of compliant statutory accounts, • Oversee preparation and timely submission of required financial and benchmarking returns, • Maintain a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, • Maintain and manage finance relationships with external stakeholders, • Manage treasury management activities, • Manage the delivery of pension administration activities, • Manage and develop the finance team, • Ensure adherence to Nolan Principles and the Policing Code of Ethics Senior Finance Business Partner - rate circa £350-£450 per day umbrella • Partner Business units to deliver their operational objectives, • Support the delivery of a well-run organisation through robust delivery, prioritisation, risk management, financial governance, and oversight of budgets, • Act as the single point of reference finance support to senior leaders in the organisation, • Ensure that the annual business plan and budgets are internally coherent, and directly correlate to the organisations development as a whole, • Focus on the strategic finance requirement(s) of the business, understanding the business plan/ priority outcomes and what this means for budget holders and the wider Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP), • Review the forecast figures components to identify inconsistencies and ensure robustness of figures, • Ensure delivery of growth and saving initiatives in co-ordination with Head of Finance and the Business Units, • Maintain and develop key relationships with HR business partners, Policy and Planning officers, • Maintain the budgeted establishment for your areas of business and update that in accordance with the agreed HR establishment, and their recruitment and turnover plans, • Co-ordinate the monthly performance monitoring process (for revenue and capital), • Own the grants register and ensure that there are processes in place to ensure they are up to date at all times, • Identify and evaluate and if necessary escalate in a timely fashion the financial risks and opportunities in the business, identifying actions to mitigate risks and to exploit the opportunities/realise efficiency savings If you fit these requirements and would like to find out more, please submit your CV or contact Kathryn Evans in the Sellick Partnership Derby office for a confidential chat.

The Talent Set is delighted to partner with the fantastic membership association to recruit an Events Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract. This contract position offers an exciting opportunity to lead diverse events and develop strategic partnerships, playing a key part in shaping the organisation’s future conferences and community engagement initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Plan, deliver, and oversee a range of events, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with organisational goals., • Cultivate and maintain relationships with external partners, sponsors, and stakeholders at various levels., • Develop innovative event concepts, incorporating audience and community needs, while ensuring smooth logistical execution., • Collaborate with internal and external teams to support event promotion, registration, and post-event evaluation., • Proven experience in managing complex events with excellent logistical and operational oversight., • Creative approach to event concepts and ability to develop fresh ideas to elevate event offerings., • Strong relationship-building skills, capable of engaging external partners and stakeholders effectively., • Strategic thinker with the ability to plan future initiatives aligned with organisational targets., • Comfortable working in an external-facing role, with excellent communication skills at all levels. Salary: £28,000 pro rata (equivalent to £35,000 FTE) Hybrid Working: 1–2 days per week in our Gloucester office Flexible Hours: Minimum 30-hour contract, with Wednesdays as a required office day Contract Duration: This is a 12-month position, ideally starting in January. How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the ‘apply now’ button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours. Commitment to Diversity The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Area Head of Planning to join our Strategic Land & Major Projects (SL&MP) Team within Vistry Group, covering the West Area based at our Cheltenham office. As our Area Head of Planning, you will be responsible for directing and managing the planning acti

Role: Project Support Engineer Location: Gloucester Duration: 12 months Inside IR35: Umbrella About our client: Our client is a world-leading manufacturer of integrated composite propeller systems, known for innovation in both commercial and military aviation markets. They provide advanced propulsion solutions that combine high performance, efficiency, and reliability. Their expertise includes the design, development, manufacture, and support of electronically controlled, all-composite propeller blades, which have become a benchmark in the aerospace industry Key Responsibilities: - Reports to the Engineering Project Manager Manage all deliveries associated to the project (engineering and hardware) Maintain a schedule detailing all activities and deliverables for the project and delivery to internal and external customers. Reporting project deliverables status during regular meetings. Managing integrated project team, including resource planning and task definition. Generating weekly status reports / metrics with focus on deliverables. The Person: - Demonstrated success in a project team environment, preferably aerospace. Knowledge of the specification and design process, development and qualification process and manufacture / production planning process. Knowledge of risk reduction and continuous improvement techniques. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strategic vision, a questioning approach & determination to achieve objectives. Please apply if you want to be part of a leading global aerospace company that delivers complex, mission-critical solutions! TPBN1_UKTJ

This role will work on a range of major planning applications and complex strategic projects. You will need an in-depth knowledge of UK planning law and, ideally, London-specific frameworks. This Central London Borough has always been pro-development and their Planning team have won multiple awards

This will be achieved through the development and delivery of operational and strategic plans for all IT services within the organisation, including service strategy and planning, policies, procedures, quality standards, cross-departmental collaboration and external stakeholder relationships. The IC

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.

Educational Psychologist - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Educational Psychologist, • Job Location: Gloucester, Cheltenham and Stroud, • Salary: £50,627 - £60,160 (+ up to 3 SPA) per annum, • Hours per Week: 37 Full time, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Job Requisition Number: 11478, • Trainee EPs qualifying in September 2026 (current TEP Y2), • Trainee EPs qualifying in September 2025 (current TEP Y3), • Be committed to the delivery of children’s workforce development and support for parents, • Be able to work effectively in both rural and urban settings Our Values: • Align with the recent BPS Campaign (October 2024) for equitable access to EPs in England, • Ensure every maintained education setting has a linked Educational Psychologist, free at the point of delivery, • Focus on retaining Educational Psychologists in local authority employment with a fully funded workforce plan, • Opportunity to work in an exciting and growing consultation service, • A variety of work in both rural and urban settings, • A strong CPD programme and training opportunities, • A strong induction support package, • An established programme of professional supervision and peer support, • A range of generic and specialist work within the 0-25 age range in all types of educational settings, • Salary on Soulbury Scale 5-10 (+3 SPA points) A welcome package including recruitment and retention payment for applicable roles We believe that psychologists are most effective when they have enough time to do a range of work in schools/settings. Our planning/consultation model offers a wide core offer to all schools and settings in the county, alongside a comprehensive workforce development offer and strategic projects. Our initiatives include mental health in schools, ELSA and ELKLAN, and promoting functional skills and independence for young people. To support our growth, we have received funding to increase the size of the EPS, allowing EPs to spend more time in schools and settings, building relationships and promoting projects and the wider application of psychology within education. For an informal discussion, please contact 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.

Head of Occupational Therapy - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Head of Occupational Therapy, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 3rd Floor, • Salary: £63,132 - £68,342 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Duration: 12 months, • Closing Date: 28/12/2025, • Job Requisition Number: 13111 We have a vacancy for a new Head of Service for Occupational Therapy within our Adult Social Care (ASC) Head of Service team, an integral role in support the development and transformation of our changed occupational therapy service within the county council. This challenging and transformational and role will work alongside the Principal Occupational therapist to lead strategic development and operational services designed of Adult Social Care occupational Therapy service. With a focus on outcomes for people in Gloucestershire and best practice for Occupational therapy, you will be responsible for ensuring work undertaken supports the delivery of the council’s strategic priorities. This role will also involve deputising for the relevant Assistant Director where necessary. The post is offered as a 12-month fixed term contract and is based in the heart of the city of Gloucester, with great access routes to the M5. We offer flexible working with a mix of office and remote working. About the role: This post will support the strategic design and delivery of the new model for Occupational Therapy in Gloucestershire County Council (GCC). As we transition from the current delegated function of Occupational Therapy from Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust to Gloucestershire County Council, the role will lead on the development of policy and practice to ensure it is in line with relevant legislative guidance and is undertaken effectively and efficiently to maximise positive outcomes for individuals who draw upon support from the service. This role will help ensure adults with physical, mental health needs and learning disabilities, and their carers, can access timely, appropriate support and begin planning for their future needs. The role will include taking responsibility for: • Managing delegated teams assuming strategic responsibility for the direction and performance of the teams., • Promoting multi-disciplinary working to achieve better outcomes for individuals., • Leading on specific change and development projects., • Developing a learning and performance culture and modelling a commitment to continuous professional development., • Delivering strong communications and engagement with staff to build resilience, morale and involvement in key decisions and proposed changes., • Providing sound analysis of quality assurance and performance data reports., • Budget management, ensuring funding is used effectively and creatively. About you: You will have proven senior operational leadership and management experience in Occupational Therapy which has led to positive and improved outcomes. In addition, we are seeking a candidate with the following skill sets and experience: • Experience of leading and managing operational developments which have achieved high level change and performance improvement, • Will be a HCPC registered Occupational Therapist, • Have experience of coproduction and working with people to change and develop services, • Significant experience of leading effective inter-agency and partnership working., • Leadership of high-performance management teams with experience of supervising, coaching or mentoring senior personnel., • Successful financial management of major budget resources., • In-depth knowledge and understanding of the legal and policy framework in relation to adult social care and wide knowledge of other relevant legislation., • Ability to interpret legislation and national policy and translate these into effective local strategies and protocols., • Political awareness and understanding or experience of working in a political environment. 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: 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 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: 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! 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. 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. 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.

Planning Officer - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Planning Officer, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 5th Floor, • Salary: £37,280 - £40,777, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 14/12/2025, • Job Requisition Number: 12768 About The Team and The Role It’s an exciting time to be part of Gloucestershire County Council. We’re looking ahead and finding new ways to build a county that’s innovative, skilled, prosperous, inclusive, healthy, sustainable, resilient and a magnet for growth. From improved transport links to better internet connectivity, we’re making Gloucestershire a great county to live, work and visit. To help realise our ambitions, we’re looking for a Planning Officer to join us in the Transport Planning team, with the opportunity to progress through to Senior Planning Officer level. At GCC, you’ll benefit from a supportive, inclusive environment, where you’ll be encouraged to shine and make the most of your unique talents. We’re serious about building the workforce of tomorrow so we’ll invest in your skills and empower you to progress. As our Planning Officer/Senior Planning Officer, you’ll make an impact as you support the Principal Planning Officer and Transport Planning Team Manager across various activities to develop planning and transport policies and strategies, and support compliance. You’ll provide valuable input to the Local Transport Plan, monitor its delivery, support the development of District Local Plans and prepare reports for Members, Senior Management and Government. You’ll also develop and implement specific transport policies in partnership with relevant departments, as well as other local authorities, agencies, consultants, and contractors. About you We’re looking for someone who brings political awareness and holds either a qualification or the equivalent experience in Transport Planning, Planning Policy, or a related subject. As a strategic thinker, you’re able to handle complex work. You have good presentation and report writing skills with the ability to meet deadlines. In addition, you have some knowledge of relevant planning legislation and policies at national, regional, and local level. To be successful in your application, it’s important that you bring a good understanding or willingness to learn about planning processes and researching and analysing information. You also have some knowledge and willingness to learn about sustainable transport policies and best practice. As your work may involve some travel across the county, it’s preferable that you hold a full, valid driving licence. 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 Luisa Senft-Hayward via email at Closing date 14th December 2025 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:- 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. 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.

HR Advisor - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: HR Advisor, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 4th Floor, • Salary: £37,280 - £47,181 per annum, (career grade progression), • Hours per Week: Please refer below, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Duration: One year, • Closing Date: 16/12/2025, • Job Requisition Number: 13086, • 12-month Fixed Term – Pay & Reward (Secondment Cover) - 37 Hours per week, • 12-month Fixed Term – Employee Relations (Secondment Cover) - 37 Hours per week This is a career grade position at Grade 8/9 . Your starting salary will be determined by relevant experience and qualifications. We welcome applications from candidates who meet either the Grade 8 or Grade 9 criteria within the role profile. • Lead and support pay and reward initiatives that align with organisational objectives and industry best practice, • Develop, review, and implement HR policies to ensure legal compliance and operational efficiency, • Manage consultation processes with key stakeholders including trade unions and employee groups, • Provide expert guidance on employment terms and conditions across multiple frameworks including Soulbury, Teachers, Green Book, and Grey Book, • Ensure HR procedures comply with current employment legislation and sector-specific guidance, • Support job evaluation processes and grading reviews, • Contribute to strategic workforce planning and reward benchmarking activities, • Lead and support organisational change management projects, including restructures, service redesigns, and transformation initiatives, • Manage TUPE transfers and provide expert advice on complex transfer situations, • Facilitate consultation processes with trade unions and staff representatives on change programmes, • Develop and implement change management strategies that minimise disruption and support staff wellbeing, • Provide guidance on restructuring processes, including redundancy, redeployment, and ring-fencing arrangements, • Handle complex employee relations casework (approximately 10% of the role), including disciplinary, grievance, and capability matters, • Ensure organisational change complies with employment legislation and best practice, • Experience in pay and reward practices and policy development, • Proven track record in leading consultations with trade unions and stakeholder groups, • Knowledge of local government pay frameworks (Green Book, Grey Book, Soulbury, Teachers), • Significant experience in organisational change management, including restructures and TUPE transfers, • Proven ability to manage complex change programmes from inception to completion, • Experience in consultation processes, ideally working with trade unions, • Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practices, • CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience, • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, • Ability to manage complex projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment 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 feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please express an interest in this position by submitting a CV today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button. Due to volume of applications anticipated, unfortunately no feedback will be provided for those applicants not invited for interview. Please ensure you clearly state within your personal statement which position you are wishing to apply for. If you have the skills, experience, and passion to make a positive difference, we'd love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about these roles, 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. 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.

The skills you'll needStrategic Workforce Planning – Expertise in demand/supply modelling, scenario planning, and workforce analytics. The ideal candidate will:Have expertise in Strategic Workforce Planning at complex organisations, combining analytical rigor with strategic foresight to be ab

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A local council is seeking a Head of Planning Policy and Strategy to provide strategic oversight of Development Planning. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in development planning, strong leadership skills, and a Chartered Town Planner qualification. The role emphasizes collaboratio

A prominent organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee financial operations, ensure effective cost control, and manage the Finance, Accounts, Tax & VAT departments.The successful candidate will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting while e

Strategic Planning and Execution : The role holder will lead strategic planning for the CASB function to ensure an effective planning function that supports the delivery of the collective corporate affairs strategy in order to implement consistent coordinated activity with maximum impact. Centralise

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Head of Costing to join their team in the UK.The successful candidate will guide the Trust's costing function, develop effective costing models, and oversee essential financial processes.This hybrid role requires collaboration with various departments to fa

A financial services firm in Greater London is seeking a Group Head of Reputational Risk and Strategic Planning. The successful candidate will lead the management of reputational risk, coordinate strategic planning initiatives, and oversee external communications.

A leading public-sector organization in Greater London is seeking an experienced Head of Planning Policy and Strategy to lead strategic planning functions. This role involves overseeing policy development, driving strategic frameworks, and ensuring compliance with planning legislation. Strong leader

A leading planning consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Head of Planning Policy and Strategy to lead strategic planning functions and shape long-term development priorities. Candidates should be qualified Town Planners with strong leadership experience and an excellent understanding of plannin

A leading financial services firm in the UK seeks a Director of Corporate Services (Financial Planning) to shape advisory services and oversee key teams. This strategic role involves driving corporate strategy, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering client relationships.

This senior role involves leading financial strategy and planning in a complex organization, supporting sustainability and recovery efforts.

A leading healthcare institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee strategic financial leadership, planning, and reporting.

A prestigious planning organization in Greater London seeks a strategic leader for Development Planning. This role involves overseeing Development Plans, ensuring alignment with planning frameworks, and managing a high-performing team.

A leading property development company is looking for a Head of Development to manage the Development Team and ensure compliance with legal requirements.You will assist in land acquisition and oversee pre-start on-site activities while maintaining budgetary control.The ideal candidate will have a st