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Job Title: Systemic Family Therapist Hours: 37 Salary: HC10 £47,665 - £51,928 per annum Contract: Permanent Closing date: 22/11/2026 Interview date: TBC We are looking for a Systemic Family Therapist to be part of the ECHO team (Edge of Care – Home) in the Children and Families Directorate, Herefordshire. The ECHO team supports children and young people who are on the Edge of Care and children and young people who can be reunified with their birth parents after a period in care. The Systemic Family Therapist will be responsible for specialised systemic and family assessments and interventions for families with complex needs, alongside other approaches which meet the holistic needs of children, young people and their families. The ideal candidate will be dynamic, enthusiastic and an experienced systemic family therapist who will be able to work with our young people and their families and carers, alongside a multi-disciplinary team of family support workers, substance misuse worker, domestic abuse worker and social workers. Responsibilities will include providing a specialist service to children, adolescents and their families/carers and networks of care; supporting the development of systemic practice through consultation and training to colleagues, the multi-disciplinary team and wider professional networks; providing specialist systemic formulation and assessment; providing initial assessments and duty rota support; and utilising research skills for audit, policy and service development and research. We are looking for someone who is motivated to apply systemic practice within diverse and highly complex family situations. Able to work both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary network, you’ll be ready to work in a variety of settings, including family homes. You’ll be UKCP registered and hold a professional qualification in systemic family therapy. • Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS), • Career progression: clear pathways to progress, • Generous Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum, • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling, • Payment of professional membership fees, • Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county located in the heart of the Marches on the border with Wales. We are one of the most rural and sparsely populated counties in England with a wealth of unspoilt countryside, distinctive heritage, and lively and attractive market towns. Our priority in Herefordshire is to keep children safe and give them a great start in life. It’s the priority for the council, our partners and for all of us who work with Children & Young People. How do we do this? By having dynamic, dedicated, passionate and professional staff who work in a culture that focuses on what we can achieve with children, what they can achieve themselves, and the relationship we build with families and partners to enable this. We have invested heavily in training and developing staff in our relational practice approach with our improvement partner Leeds City Council, so it's an exciting time to join Herefordshire – we believe in investing in you so you can be the best you can be! Herefordshire has a really strong team ethos. Our teams are passionate about the work they do and the positive difference they and the teams they are in make to people’s lives. This is all underpinned by the focus and support from their managers and the council as a whole. Come to Herefordshire and join the journey. The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for: • Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme;, • Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, or their families. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant; and, • Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care. We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region, and beyond. Therefore, we take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details of this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Public Health team in Herefordshire. We are a small, well established team in an organisation and system that values public health and prevention. As one of the Council's senior leaders, your role will involve leading across adult Health Improvement and Public Health Intelligence. This includes smoking, physical activity, healthy weight, population health management, the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment and other programme areas as priorities dictate. The rurality of Herefordshire combined with its small city and market towns provides a challenge in how we commission and provide services. The Council is passionate about strengths-based approaches and placing communities at the heart of all that we do. We are committed to tackling inequalities and are passionate about what we do, we place emphasis on personal development, have a good reputation as a training location and have good links to academic partners. We have strong links with our Integrated Care Board and our One Herefordshire Partnership is unique in providing place based leadership across a County that is coterminous with NHS Wye Valley Trust and our GP Federation for Herefordshire: Taurus Healthcare. The council's Flexible Futures programme offers a number of initiatives that support staff in their flexible working choices. The role will be of interest to either a newly qualified or seeking your first Consultant post or an experienced Consultant. We would like to hear from individuals that share our desire to make a difference, innovate and take pride in their work. The appointment will be for 37 hours Full time. Part time/Job Share will be considered. The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for: • Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the "Disability Confident" scheme;, • Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant;, • Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care. We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region, and beyond. Therefore, we take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks. Stronger Together, Building brighter futures A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes: • Starting Salary: £91,210 to £96,081 pro rata depending on experience, • Relocation Payment Relocation package of up to £5,000 available, • Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • Career progression: clear pathways to progress, • Annual Leave: 31 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum with line manager approval., • Flexible working: flexible working, job-share, part-time hours and hybrid working, • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling, • Payment of professional membership fees, • Pick your perks - our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. You will probably have heard a lot about how beautiful it is in terms of countryside and open spaces (and it is!) but there is so much more going on here, including world-class cultural assets like the Mappa Mundi, vibrant theatres and a thriving food and drink sector. One of Herefordshire's biggest assets is the strong and diverse communities. Our Talk Community approach brings that together supporting people to help themselves, encouraging them to help their communities and identifying how communities can help individuals. Our ambitious transformation programme aims to further build on this to offer an all-age approach. We're excited about the potential of what we can achieve for the benefit of all residents of Herefordshire, stronger together and building brighter futures. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Do you have a passion for transforming logistics operations and delivering outstanding service across a complex supply chain? Are you an inspiring leader who can turn strategy into action, drive operational excellence, and build high-performing teams across a national network? As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to supplying quality food to millions of consumers every week and are looking for a highly capable and ambitious Head of Logistics to join our Supply Chain Leadership Team. The Head of Logistics will lead Avara's group logistics strategy and provide functional leadership across our end-to-end logistics network. This role is responsible for shaping the future operating model, overseeing network planning, third-party logistics, distribution, warehousing, compliance and fleet strategy, while ensuring safe, resilient and cost-effective operations across multiple sites. Ideally based in Telford, Brackley or Hereford (although flexibility can be considered), this is a highly visible leadership role that requires regular travel across Avara sites, logistics hubs, suppliers and third-party partners. • Develop and implement Avara's long-term logistics strategy and operating model., • Establish central network and capacity planning capabilities that support future growth and operational resilience., • Lead transformational change programmes, including network optimisation, standardisation and systems implementation., • Create clear accountability and consistent execution across the logistics function., • Set logistics standards, governance and KPIs across transport, warehousing, distribution, live haul and raw material movements., • Ensure safe, reliable and cost-effective service delivery across the network., • Partner closely with site operational teams to translate strategy into practical and sustainable solutions., • Drive exceptional customer service through effective planning and execution., • Own logistics budgets, forecasts and performance reporting., • Lead strategic management of external warehousing, transport and logistics partners., • Work with Procurement teams on tenders, supplier negotiations and contract management., • Drive efficiencies through cost-to-serve analysis and strong commercial decision-making., • Lead fleet strategy and logistics compliance across the business., • Ensure robust controls relating to transport regulations, Operator Licence requirements, health and safety, food safety and biosecurity., • Build effective governance processes to identify and mitigate operational risks., • Ensure logistics operations remain compliant, resilient and audit-ready., • Lead and develop the central Logistics function, including direct leadership of key logistics managers., • Build capability across site logistics teams through coaching, support and shared best practice., • Create a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement., • Inspire teams through visible and authentic leadership., • Use operational and financial data to identify opportunities and drive performance improvements., • Implement new technologies, processes and ways of working that enhance service, compliance and efficiency., • Lead root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives across the network., • Provide clear reporting and recommendations to senior stakeholders., • Proven senior leadership experience within complex multi-site logistics operations., • Strong background in manufacturing, FMCG, food manufacturing or another fast-paced operational environment., • Experience across network planning, customer distribution, warehousing, transport, fleet strategy and third-party logistics., • Demonstrable experience delivering large-scale logistics transformation and operational change., • Strong commercial acumen with ownership of significant operational budgets., • In-depth knowledge of transport compliance, fleet management and Operator Licence requirements., • Proven ability to lead through both direct and matrix management structures., • Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills., • Degree or professional qualification in Logistics or Supply Chain Management., • Membership of CILT or a relevant professional body., • IOSH or NEBOSH qualification., • Experience within chilled food distribution or short shelf-life supply chains., • Knowledge of livestock transportation and animal welfare regulations., • Strategic yet hands-on in approach., • Commercially astute and highly analytical., • Resilient, adaptable and results-focused., • A visible leader who thrives on building high-performing teams., • Naturally collaborative and able to influence at all levels., • Passionate about continuous improvement and delivering sustainable results. As Head of Logistics, you'll have a unique opportunity to shape the future of logistics across one of the UK's leading food businesses. You'll be joining a business that is investing in its supply chain, technology and operational capabilities, whilst giving you the scope to deliver meaningful transformation and long-term value. Alongside a competitive reward package, you'll benefit from: • Competitive salary and bonus scheme, • Salary sacrifice car allowance, • 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), • Private healthcare for you and your family, • Matched pension contribution up to 6%, • Employee Benefits Platform including unlimited remote GP appointments, physiotherapy support, mental health support and wellbeing services, • Ongoing development and career progression opportunities You may not have heard of us, but there's a good chance you've enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK's leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to major supermarkets and well-known restaurant brands. We own and manage our supply chain from farms to factory and all the way through to our customers, giving us a unique opportunity to deliver quality, innovation and sustainability at scale. With processing sites across England and Wales and a network of more than 350 farms, we're committed to building a safe, sustainable and successful future for our colleagues, customers and consumers. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Our client are a based near Hereford they would like recruit an experienced Finance Manager that has a background in working for the manufacturing sector To lead and manage the financial operations of the business, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting, effective financial control and the timely provision of high-quality financial information and insight to support business performance and decision-making. The Finance Manager is responsible for providing financial management and business partnering to local management, maintaining robust financial governance and compliance, leading and developing the finance team, and driving continuous improvement, standardisation and efficiency across finance processes, controls and systems. Finance Manager / Financial Controller Regional UK Finance Director Local finance team (AP, AR, Payroll) In accordance with standard entity contract terms. On site 5 days / week • Provide financial leadership across the business and act as a key financial business partner to local management and Regional Finance Director., • Provide management with accurate, timely and commercially relevant financial information, analysis and insight to support effective operational and strategic decision-making., • Constructively challenge business performance, assumptions and proposals and provide financial recommendations to support delivery of business objectives., • Lead and take ownership of the month-end financial close process, including preparation of management accounts, financial analysis, reconciliations and variance analysis against budget and forecast., • Take ownership of the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger, balance sheet and financial reporting for the assigned business., • Lead the balance sheet reconciliation and review process, ensuring accounts are appropriately supported and outstanding items are investigated and resolved promptly., • Prepare and submit regular financial and management reporting in accordance with Group requirements, accounting standards, company policies and agreed deadlines., • Lead the annual budgeting and planning process and coordinate regular financial forecasts and reforecasts, ensuring assumptions are robust and appropriately challenged., • Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying variances, trends, risks and opportunities and recommending appropriate corrective actions., • Analyse revenue, gross margin, operating costs, profitability, working capital and cash flow, identify key drivers of business performance and improvement opportunities., • Manage cash flow, banking activities and working capital, with a focus on improving debtor days, creditor days, inventory and free cash flow., • Ensure all financial transactions are accurately record, appropriately authorised, reconciled and reported, maintaining effective audit trails, segregation of duties and financial controls., • Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, payroll and other transactional finance activities, ensuring effective and efficient processes., • Oversee intercompany accounting, reconciliations and settlement, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and differences resolved., • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, legislation, taxation requirements, Group policies and internal procedures., • Oversee VAT, HMRC and other statutory or regulatory financial submissions and reporting as required., • Coordinate and lead internal and external audit activities, ensuring appropriate information and documentation are provided and audit or control actions are addressed., • Identify, assess and communicate material financial risks and opportunities, ensuring appropriate mitigating actions are established and monitored., • Provide financial oversight and control of payroll accounting, reconciliations and associated statutory liabilities., • Provide financial insight into manufacturing and operational performance, including material, labour, overhead, productivity and other operational variances where applicable., • Own and maintain appropriate inventory accounting and financial controls, including stock valuations, stock take, inventory reserves and provisions for excess or obsolete stock., • Own and maintain standard costing processes where applicable, including review of material, labour and overhead standards and analysis of manufacturing variances., • Analyse gross margin and profitability by product, customer and business area, identifying drivers of performance and opportunities for improvement., • Provide financial evaluation and governance of capital investment proposals, including business cases, ROI/payback analysis, monitoring of expenditure against budget and post-investment review., • Maintain appropriate controls over fixed assets, including additions, disposals, depreciation and capitalisation, • Develop, maintain and improve financial systems, processes and controls to increase efficiency, accuracy, governance and effectiveness., • Lead or support the development and effective use of ERP and financial systems, working with relevant stakeholders to maximise system capability., • Drive standardization, automation and simplification of finance processes across the business, reducing manual activity and improving reporting efficiency., • Manage, motivate and develop the finance team, set clear objectives, support individual development and maintaining appropriate standards of performance., • Ensure the finance function has appropriate skills, knowledge, capacity and resilience to meet current and future business requirements., • Work collaboratively with operational and functional teams to improve financial understanding, accountability and decision-making across the business., • Prepare and provide financial information and analysis for management and business review meetings, clearly communicating financial performance, risks, opportunities and proposed actions., • Act as a key finance interface with Regional and Corporate Finance, ensuring reporting requirements and deadlines are achieved., • Support wider regional and corporate finance improvement, transformation and business projects as required., • Undertake any other finance related duties that are reasonably required within the scope of the role and the individual’s competence. Observe at all times the business code of conduct Perform role in accordance with all relevant quality standards and adhere to all relevant processes / policies within the GMS. Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety / Environmental and Welfare requirements. Ensure general housekeeping requirements are adhered to. Other duties may be necessary as and when required to fulfil business needs The job holder will be required to work on site to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Flexibility will be required to support critical month-end, year-end, budgeting, forecasting and audit deadlines. The job holder will be involved in the cross training of other Associates, knowledge sharing and development within the finance team. The job holder should be self-motivated and able to work effectively in a demanding, collaborative team environment Professionally qualified accountant, preferably ACA, ACCA or CIMA. Evidence of ongoing professional development and maintenance of relevant technical knowledge. Degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline is desirable. Financial Reporting & Analysis Budgeting and Forecasting Financial Planning & Analysis Taxation and Regulatory Compliance ERP Systems Advanced Excel and financial modelling Audit and Internal Controls Cash Flow and Working Capital Management Significant experience in a Finance Manager, Finance Controller or equivalent senior finance role Management accounting, financial reporting and month-end closing Balance sheet ownership and financial control Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning Finance analysis and business partnering with operational and senior management Cash flow and working capital management Internal and external audit Managing, coaching and developing the finance team. Finance process and control improvement Manufacturing, engineering, distribution or product-based environment Inventory accounting and stock control Standard costing and manufacturing variance analysis Capital investment appraisal and CAPEX control Finance process standardization, automation or transformation MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel ERP and financial reporting systems QAD JD Edwards IFS Sage 50 Navan • Commercial acumen, • Financial leadership and ownership, • Analytical thinking and problem solving, • Business partnering and influencing, • Management and people development, • Clear communication with financial and non-financial stakeholders, • Continuous improvement mindset, • Professional integrity and confidentiality, • Results and delivering focus, • Attention to detail #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Lawyer Contract: Permanent Salary:HC12 £59,266 - £65,728 per annum Hours: 37 Location: Hereford Closing Date: 25th November 2026 Herefordshire Council are seeking a highly motivated and organised Senior Lawyer (Contracts, Procurement and Major Projects). You will be joining a small team of lawyers dealing with a variety of matters, primarily contracts, grants, procurement and commercial law. This role will suit a highly motivated and organised lawyer seeking a challenge with an aptitude for legal research and willingness to contribute to the improvement of the Legal Services Team as a whole. Excellent client care skills and an eagerness to provide an excellent high quality service to our clients is a must. We would welcome applications from applicants at any stage of their career and whether or not your expertise is in the public or private sectors. As a Senior Lawyer (Contracts, Procurement and Major Projects), you will provide legal advice and assistance on a wide range of issues, varying in complexity, working closely with the Council’s departments in order to proactively co-ordinate, problem solve and manage a large number of instructions. As a Senior Lawyer (Contracts, Procurement and Major Projects) you will be: • A qualified Barrister, Solicitor or Legal Executive who is a fellow of CiLEX with an impressive knowledge of contract and commercial law, • You will be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of subsidy control, company law, contract, procurement law and drafting a wide range of contracts including standard build contracts such as JCT or NEC4., • Knowledge of Data Protection legislation would be an advantage but not essential., • You will be able to work unsupervised and carry your own caseload. You will have excellent communication skills, refined analytical skills and the ability to deputise for more senior team members as required. A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes: • Salary range of £59,266.00 to £65,728.00, • Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • Career progression: clear pathways to progress, • Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period, • Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working., • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling, • Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements), • Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. We're proud and excited to unveil our new recruitment video, a celebration of Herefordshire's people, places, and purpose. Set in the heart of England and filled with pride, compassion and possibility, the video brings to life what it means to work somewhere you truly belong. At Herefordshire Council, every role matters and every person makes a real difference for our communities. We’re a team where people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow together. Herefordshire is big hearted, welcoming and friendly. We have strong and independent communities and idyllic countryside, situated in the South West Midlands and bordering Wales. The county sits between Worcestershire and the Malvern Hills to the east, and Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) in Wales to the west. Historically Herefordshire has been the gateway to the Marches. We embrace partnership working. We are a member of the Marches Forward Partnership, which is a cross border collaboration between Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Powys and Shropshire who are collectively working to secure funding to invest in the region. The council priorities over the next four years are set out in the Council Plan, with four main areas; We will enable residents to realise their potential, to be healthy and to be part of great communities who support each other. We want all children to have the best start in life. We will protect and enhance our environment and ensure that Herefordshire is a great place to live. We will support the right housing in the right place, we will support access to green spaces and we will do everything we can to recover the health of our rivers. We will create the conditions to deliver sustainable growth across the county; attracting inward investment, building business confidence, creating jobs, enabling housing development along with providing the right infrastructure. We will be an efficient council that embraces best practice, delivers innovation through technology and demonstrates value for money. Herefordshire Council is committed to strengthening a diverse and inclusive work environment which reflects the communities of Herefordshire. If you are looking at the next stage of your career and have a broad base of fieldwork experience, we can provide supportive and welcoming opportunities to help you develop your professional, management & supervisory skills. Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: . We encourage our employees to feel empowered and to use their voices to help embrace diversity, promote inclusivity and shape our organisation. We have eight employee network groups, collectives of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and offer support and community. They also play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs. For more information on our Employee Network Groups please view our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com. The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for: • Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme., • Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant., • Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care. We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. #J-18808-Ljbffr

As a Senior Lawyer (Contracts, Procurement and Major Projects), you will provide legal advice and assistance on a wide range of issues, varying in complexity, working closely with the Council's departments in order to proactively co-ordinate, problem solve and manage a large number of instructions. Herefordshire Council are seeking a highly motivated and organised Senior Lawyer (Contracts, Procurement and Major Projects). You will be joining a small team of lawyers dealing with a variety of matters, primarily contracts, grants, procurement and commercial law. This role will suit a highly motivated and organised lawyer seeking a challenge with an aptitude for legal research and willingness to contribute to the improvement of the Legal Services Team as a whole. Excellent client care skills and an eagerness to provide an excellent high quality service to our clients is a must., As a Senior Lawyer (Contracts, Procurement and Major Projects) you will be: A qualified Barrister, Solicitor or Legal Executive who is a fellow of CiLEX with an impressive knowledge of contract and commercial law You will be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of subsidy control, company law, contract, procurement law and drafting a wide range of contracts including standard build contracts such as JCT or NEC4. Knowledge of Data Protection legislation would be an advantage but not essential. You will be able to work unsupervised and carry your own caseload. You will have excellent communication skills, refined analytical skills and the ability to deputise for more senior team members as required. We're proud and excited to unveil our new recruitment video, a celebration of Herefordshire's people, places, and purpose. Set in the heart of England and filled with pride, compassion and possibility, the video brings to life what it means to work somewhere you truly belong. At Herefordshire Council, every role matters and every person makes a real difference for our communities. We're a team where people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow together. Herefordshire is big hearted, welcoming and friendly. We have strong and independent communities and idyllic countryside, situated in the South West Midlands and bordering Wales. The county sits between Worcestershire and the Malvern Hills to the east, and Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) in Wales to the west. Historically Herefordshire has been the gateway to the Marches. We embrace partnership working. We are a member of the Marches Forward Partnership, which is a cross border collaboration between Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Powys and Shropshire who are collectively working to secure funding to invest in the region. The council priorities over the next four years are set out in the Council Plan, with four main areas; People: We will enable residents to realise their potential, to be healthy and to be part of great communities who support each other. We want all children to have the best start in life. Place: We will protect and enhance our environment and ensure that Herefordshire is a great place to live. We will support the right housing in the right place, we will support access to green spaces and we will do everything we can to recover the health of our rivers. Growth: We will create the conditions to deliver sustainable growth across the county; attracting inward investment, building business confidence, creating jobs, enabling housing development along with providing the right infrastructure. Transformation: We will be an efficient council that embraces best practice, delivers innovation through technology and demonstrates value for money. • Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the "Disability Confident" scheme., • Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant., • Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care. We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes: • Salary range of £59,266.00 to £65,728.00, • Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • Career progression: clear pathways to progress, • Annual Leave: 31 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period, • Flexible working: including the potential for job‑sharing, part‑time hours and agile working., • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling, • Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements), • Pick your perks - our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Herefordshire Council, Job Title: Highway Technician Hours: 37 Salary: HC7 £33,119 to £37,563 per annum Contract: Permanent Location: Unit 3 Thorn Business Park, Hereford Closing Date: 22 November 2026 Herefordshire Council is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Highway Technician to join our Highways Team in Hereford. This is an excellent opportunity to help maintain and improve the county's highway infrastructure, ensuring it remains safe, resilient, and fit for purpose for residents, businesses, and visitors. Working within a dedicated team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality highway services and making a positive difference across Herefordshire. As a Highways Technician, you will play a key role in delivering highway improvement and maintenance projects across Herefordshire. You will support the planning, design, and delivery of capital and revenue schemes, maintain and develop highways systems and databases, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and work closely with colleagues, contractors, and partner organisations to deliver high-quality services for our communities. We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual with experience in highways or a similar fast‑paced environment. You will have experience supporting the delivery of projects, preparing work packages and schedules, and coordinating activities to achieve successful outcomes. Organised and detail-oriented, you will be confident working on your own initiative as well as collaboratively within a team, managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality work to tight deadlines. • Salary range of £33,119 to £37,563 per annum., • Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • Career progression: clear pathways to progress, • Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period, • Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working., • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling, • Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements), • Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. We're proud and excited to unveil our new recruitment video, a celebration of Herefordshire's people, places, and purpose. Set in the heart of England and filled with pride, compassion and possibility, the video brings to life what it means to work somewhere you truly belong. At Herefordshire Council, every role matters and every person makes a real difference for our communities. We’re a team where people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow together. Herefordshire is big hearted, welcoming and friendly. We have strong and independent communities and idyllic countryside, situated in the South West Midlands and bordering Wales. The county sits between Worcestershire and the Malvern Hills to the east, and Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) in Wales to the west. Historically Herefordshire has been the gateway to the Marches. We embrace partnership working. We are a member of the Marches Forward Partnership, which is a cross border collaboration between Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Powys and Shropshire who are collectively working to secure funding to invest in the region. The council priorities over the next four years are set out in the Council Plan, with four main areas; • People: We will enable residents to realise their potential, to be healthy and to be part of great communities who support each other. We want all children to have the best start in life., • Place: We will protect and enhance our environment and ensure that Herefordshire is a great place to live. We will support the right housing in the right place, we will support access to green spaces and we will do everything we can to recover the health of our rivers., • Growth: We will create the conditions to deliver sustainable growth across the county; attracting inward investment, building business confidence, creating jobs, enabling housing development along with providing the right infrastructure., • Transformation: We will be an efficient council that embraces best practice, delivers innovation through technology and demonstrates value for money. Herefordshire Council is committed to strengthening a diverse and inclusive work environment which reflects the communities of Herefordshire. If you are looking at the next stage of your career and have a broad base of fieldwork experience, we can provide supportive and welcoming opportunities to help you develop your professional, management & supervisory skills. Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: . We encourage our employees to feel empowered and to use their voices to help embrace diversity, promote inclusivity and shape our organisation. We have eight employee network groups, collectives of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and offer support and community. They also play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs. For more information on our Employee Network Groups please view our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com. • Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the Disability Confident scheme., • Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant., • Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care. We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The Council plan sets out how we will make our contribution to achieving a better and more successful Herefordshire, please see the link below to find out more: Herefordshire Council Plan 2024-28 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Lawyer Contract: Permanent Salary:HC12 £59,266 - £65,728 per annum Hours: 37 Location: Hereford Closing Date: 25th November 2026 Herefordshire Council are seeking a highly motivated and organised Senior Lawyer (Contracts, Procurement and Major Projects). You will be joining a small team of lawyers dealing with a variety of matters, primarily contracts, grants, procurement and commercial law. This role will suit a highly motivated and organised lawyer seeking a challenge with an aptitude for legal research and willingness to contribute to the improvement of the Legal Services Team as a whole. Excellent client care skills and an eagerness to provide an excellent high quality service to our clients is a must. We would welcome applications from applicants at any stage of their career and whether or not your expertise is in the public or private sectors. As a Senior Lawyer (Contracts, Procurement and Major Projects), you will provide legal advice and assistance on a wide range of issues, varying in complexity, working closely with the Council’s departments in order to proactively co-ordinate, problem solve and manage a large number of instructions. As a Senior Lawyer (Contracts, Procurement and Major Projects) you will be: • A qualified Barrister, Solicitor or Legal Executive who is a fellow of CiLEX with an impressive knowledge of contract and commercial law, • You will be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of subsidy control, company law, contract, procurement law and drafting a wide range of contracts including standard build contracts such as JCT or NEC4., • Knowledge of Data Protection legislation would be an advantage but not essential., • You will be able to work unsupervised and carry your own caseload. You will have excellent communication skills, refined analytical skills and the ability to deputise for more senior team members as required., • Salary range of £59,266.00 to £65,728.00, • Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • Career progression: clear pathways to progress, • Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period, • Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working., • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling, • Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements), • Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. We're proud and excited to unveil our new recruitment video, a celebration of Herefordshire's people, places, and purpose. Set in the heart of England and filled with pride, compassion and possibility, the video brings to life what it means to work somewhere you truly belong. At Herefordshire Council, every role matters and every person makes a real difference for our communities. We’re a team where people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow together. Herefordshire is big hearted, welcoming and friendly. We have strong and independent communities and idyllic countryside, situated in the South West Midlands and bordering Wales. The county sits between Worcestershire and the Malvern Hills to the east, and Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) in Wales to the west. Historically Herefordshire has been the gateway to the Marches. We embrace partnership working. We are a member of the Marches Forward Partnership, which is a cross border collaboration between Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Powys and Shropshire who are collectively working to secure funding to invest in the region. We will enable residents to realise their potential, to be healthy and to be part of great communities who support each other. We want all children to have the best start in life. We will protect and enhance our environment and ensure that Herefordshire is a great place to live. We will support the right housing in the right place, we will support access to green spaces and we will do everything we can to recover the health of our rivers. We will create the conditions to deliver sustainable growth across the county; attracting inward investment, building business confidence, creating jobs, enabling housing development along with providing the right infrastructure. We will be an efficient council that embraces best practice, delivers innovation through technology and demonstrates value for money. Herefordshire Council is committed to strengthening a diverse and inclusive work environment which reflects the communities of Herefordshire. If you are looking at the next stage of your career and have a broad base of fieldwork experience, we can provide supportive and welcoming opportunities to help you develop your professional, management & supervisory skills. Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: . We encourage our employees to feel empowered and to use their voices to help embrace diversity, promote inclusivity and shape our organisation. We have eight employee network groups, collectives of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and offer support and community. They also play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs. For more information on our Employee Network Groups please view our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com. • Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme., • Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant., • Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care. We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Herefordshire Council Senior Lawyer (Contracts, Procurement and Major Projects) Contract: Permanent Salary: HC12 £59,266 - £65,728 per annum Hours: 37 Location: Hereford Closing Date: 25th November 2026 Herefordshire Council are seeking a highly motivated and organised Senior Lawyer (Contracts, Procurement and Major Projects). You will be joining a small team of lawyers dealing with a variety of matters, primarily contracts, grants, procurement and commercial law. This role will suit a highly motivated and organised lawyer seeking a challenge with an aptitude for legal research and willingness to contribute to the improvement of the Legal Services Team as a whole. Excellent client care skills and an eagerness to provide an excellent high quality service to our clients is a must. We would welcome applications from applicants at any stage of their career and whether or not your expertise is in the public or private sectors. As a Senior Lawyer (Contracts, Procurement and Major Projects), you will provide legal advice and assistance on a wide range of issues, varying in complexity, working closely with the Council’s departments in order to proactively co‑ordinate, problem solve and manage a large number of instructions. • A qualified Barrister, Solicitor or Legal Executive who is a fellow of CiLEX with an impressive knowledge of contract and commercial law, • You will be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of subsidy control, company law, contract, procurement law and drafting a wide range of contracts including standard build contracts such as JCT or NEC4, • Knowledge of Data Protection legislation would be an advantage but not essential, • You will be able to work unsupervised and carry your own caseload, • You will have excellent communication skills, refined analytical skills and the ability to deputise for more senior team members as required, • Salary range of £59,266.00 to £65,728.00, • Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • Career progression: clear pathways to progress, • Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period, • Flexible working: including the potential for job‑sharing, part‑time hours and agile working., • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling, • Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements), • Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts We're proud and excited to unveil our new recruitment video, a celebration of Herefordshire's people, places, and purpose. Set in the heart of England and filled with pride, compassion and possibility, the video brings to life what it means to work somewhere you truly belong. At Herefordshire Council, every role matters and every person makes a real difference for our communities. We’re a team where people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow together. Herefordshire is big hearted, welcoming and friendly. We have strong and independent communities and idyllic countryside, situated in the South West Midlands and bordering Wales. The county sits between Worcestershire and the Malvern Hills to the east, and Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) in Wales to the west. Historically Herefordshire has been the gateway to the Marches. We embrace partnership working. We are a member of the Marches Forward Partnership, which is a cross border collaboration between Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Powys and Shropshire who are collectively working to secure funding to invest in the region. We will enable residents to realise their potential, to be healthy and to be part of great communities who support each other. We want all children to have the best start in life. We will protect and enhance our environment and ensure that Herefordshire is a great place to live. We will support the right housing in the right place, we will support access to green spaces and we will do everything we can to recover the health of our rivers. We will create the conditions to deliver sustainable growth across the county; attracting inward investment, building business confidence, creating jobs, enabling housing development along with providing the right infrastructure. We will be an efficient council that embraces best practice, delivers innovation through technology and demonstrates value for money. • Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme., • Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant., • Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care. We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. We encourage our employees to feel empowered and to use their voices to help embrace diversity, promote inclusivity and shape our organisation. We have eight employee network groups, collectives of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and offer support and community. They also play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs. For more information on our Employee Network Groups please view our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com. Emma-Jane Brewerton Head of Law – Corporate #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Title: Highway Technician Hours: 37 Salary: HC7 £33,119 to £37,563 per annum Contract: Permanent Location: Unit 3 Thorn Business Park, Hereford Closing Date: 22 November 2026 Herefordshire Council is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Highways Technician to join our Highways Team in Hereford. This is an excellent opportunity to help maintain and improve the county's highway infrastructure, ensuring it remains safe, resilient, and fit for purpose for residents, businesses, and visitors. Working within a dedicated team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality highway services and making a positive difference across Herefordshire. As a Highways Technician, you will play a key role in delivering highway improvement and maintenance projects across Herefordshire. You will support the planning, design, and delivery of capital and revenue schemes, maintain and develop highways systems and databases, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and work closely with colleagues, contractors, and partner organisations to deliver high-quality services for our communities. We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual with experience in highways or a similar fast-paced environment. You will have experience supporting the delivery of projects, preparing work packages and schedules, and coordinating activities to achieve successful outcomes. Organised and detail-oriented, you will be confident working on your own initiative as well as collaboratively within a team, managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality work to tight deadlines. A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes: • Salary range of £33,119 to £37,563 per annum., • Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • Career progression: clear pathways to progress, • Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period, • Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working., • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling, • Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements), • Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. We’re proud and excited to unveil our new recruitment video, a celebration of Herefordshire’s people, places, and purpose. Set in the heart of England and filled with pride, compassion and possibility, the video brings to life what it means to work somewhere you truly belong. At Herefordshire Council, every role matters and every person makes a real difference for our communities. We’re a team where people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow together. Herefordshire is big hearted, welcoming and friendly. We have strong and independent communities and idyllic countryside, situated in the South West Midlands and bordering Wales. The county sits between Worcestershire and the Malvern Hills to the east, and Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) in Wales to the west. Historically Herefordshire has been the gateway to the Marches. We embrace partnership working. We are a member of the Marches Forward Partnership, which is a cross border collaboration between Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Powys and Shropshire who are collectively working to secure funding to invest in the region. Herefordshire Council is committed to strengthening a diverse and inclusive work environment which reflects the communities of Herefordshire. If you are looking at the next stage of your career and have a broad base of fieldwork experience, we can provide supportive and welcoming opportunities to help you develop your professional, management & supervisory skills. Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: . We encourage our employees to feel empowered and to use their voices to help embrace diversity, promote inclusivity and shape our organisation. We have eight employee network groups, collectives of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and offer support and community. They also play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs. For more information on our Employee Network Groups please view our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com. We need to keep the list for essential criteria: those who indicate that they have a disability... etc. • Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the "Disability Confident" scheme., • Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant., • Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care. We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The Council plan sets out how we will make our contribution to achieving a better and more successful Herefordshire, please see the link below to find out more: Herefordshire Council Plan 2024-28 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Title: Education Safeguarding Practitioner Integrated Front Door & MACPT Salary: HC10 - £47,665 - £51,928 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: 37 Location: Hereford Closing Date: 18 November 2026 We are looking for two experienced and passionate education safeguarding professionals to join our Integrated Front Door and Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) as Education Safeguarding Practitioners. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your education safeguarding expertise directly into multi-agency practice, helping to ensure that children's educational experiences, needs and voices are central to safeguarding decisions. You will work alongside Children's Social Care and partner agencies at the point where important decisions are being made about children and families, bringing your professional knowledge, judgement and challenge to help us achieve timely, proportionate and child-centred responses. If you want to use your education experience to influence safeguarding beyond an individual school or setting, this could be the role for you. As a recognised safeguarding specialist, you will provide expert advice, consultation, analysis and constructive professional challenge within a fast-paced multi-agency environment. You will support practitioners and partners to understand the strengths, experiences and needs of children, helping to deliver timely, child-centred responses where concerns or risks are identified. Working across MASH and MACPT, you will strengthen relationships between Children's Services and education settings, including early years providers, schools, academies, colleges and alternative provision providers. You will champion effective information sharing, collaborative problem-solving and shared responsibility for safeguarding children and supporting families. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence practice across the wider safeguarding system, driving high-quality multi-agency working and strengthening education's contribution to family help and child protection. You will play an important part in supporting the delivery of the Families First reforms, promoting restorative, strengths-based and relationship-based approaches that improve outcomes for children and young people. If you are an experienced safeguarding practitioner with significant education safeguarding expertise, strong partnership skills and a commitment to making a difference for children and families, we'd love to hear from you. • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification, with a strong commitment to ongoing professional development in safeguarding and child protection., • Have significant experience of safeguarding and child protection practice within education settings., • Have operated at a senior leadership level within education, influencing practice and driving positive outcomes for children and young people., • Demonstrate experience of complex safeguarding analysis and decision-making, balancing risk, need, strengths and protective factors., • Be skilled in working collaboratively with partners and contributing to multi-agency safeguarding activity and decision-making., • Have the ability to provide professional consultation, support and constructive challenge that improves practice and outcomes., • Possess a thorough understanding of key safeguarding legislation and guidance, including Working Together to Safeguard Children, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and the Children Act 1989 and 2004., • Understand the principles of Families First, family help, restorative practice, strengths-based approaches and child-centred safeguarding., • Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships, influence partners and produce high-quality reports, assessments and briefings., • Be resilient, professionally curious and able to work autonomously in complex, high-risk situations while maintaining sound judgement and a child-focused approach. Desirable: Experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), within a MASH or Children’s Social Care environment, and in delivering safeguarding training, quality assurance activity or service improvement initiatives. • Salary range of £47,665 - £51,928, • Professional development: protected time and budget to develop yourself and your career, • Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period, • Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working., • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling, • Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements), • Pick your perks - our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. We're proud and excited to unveil our new recruitment video, a celebration of Herefordshire's people, places, and purpose. Set in the heart of England and filled with pride, compassion and possibility, the video brings to life what it means to work somewhere you truly belong. At Herefordshire Council, every role matters and every person makes a real difference for our communities. We’re a team where people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow together. Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county on the Welsh border, one of England’s most rural and unspoilt areas, with vibrant market towns and a strong sense of community. Our priority is clear: to keep children safe and give them the best start in life. We do this through passionate, dedicated professionals who build strong relationships with children, families, and partners to make a lasting difference. It’s an exciting time to join us. We’re investing in our people and our relational practice approach, working alongside our improvement partner, Leeds City Council. You’ll be supported by experienced managers, continuous professional development, and a genuine team ethos that values collaboration and care. If you’re committed to helping children and young people thrive, come and join the journey in Herefordshire - where your work truly matters. The Council plan sets out how we will make our contribution to achieving a better and more successful Herefordshire, please see the link below to find out more: Herefordshire Council Plan 2024-2028 Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: . If you’re shortlisted for interview and require any reasonable adjustments, our Children & Young People Recruitment Team will be happy to support you. We encourage our employees to feel empowered and to use their voices to help embrace diversity, promote inclusivity and shape our organisation. We have eight employee network groups, collectives of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and offer support and community. They also play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs. The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for: • Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the "Disability Confident" scheme., • Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant., • Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care. We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr

About The Role • Job Title: Highway Technician, • Hours:37, • Salary:HC7 £33,119 to £37,563 per annum, • Contract:Permanent, • Location:Unit 3 Thorn Business Park, Hereford, • Closing Date:22 November 2026 As a Highways Technician, you will play a key role in delivering highway improvement and maintenance projects across Herefordshire. You will support the planning, design, and delivery of capital and revenue schemes, maintain and develop highways systems and databases, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and work closely with colleagues, contractors, and partner organisations to deliver high-quality services for our communities. We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual with experience in highways or a similar fast-paced environment. You will have experience supporting the delivery of projects, preparing work packages and schedules, and coordinating activities to achieve successful outcomes. Organised and detail-oriented, you will be confident working on your own initiative as well as collaboratively within a team, managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality work to tight deadlines. A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes: • Salary range of £33,119 to £37,563 per annum., • Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • Career progression: clear pathways to progress, • Annual Leave: 31 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period, • Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working., • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling, • Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements), • Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. We're proud and excited to unveil our new recruitment video, a celebration of Herefordshire's people, places, and purpose. Set in the heart of England and filled with pride, compassion and possibility, the video brings to life what it means to work somewhere you truly belong. At Herefordshire Council, every role matters and every person makes a real difference for our communities. We’re a team where people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow together. Herefordshire is big hearted, welcoming and friendly. We have strong and independent communities and idyllic countryside, situated in the South West Midlands and bordering Wales. The county sits between Worcestershire and the Malvern Hills to the east, and Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) in Wales to the west. Historically Herefordshire has been the gateway to the Marches. We embrace partnership working. We are a member of the Marches Forward Partnership, which is a cross border collaboration between Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Powys and Shropshire who are collectively working to secure funding to invest in the region. The council priorities over the next four years are set out in the Council Plan, with four main areas; We will enable residents to realise their potential, to be healthy and to be part of great communities who support each other. We want all children to have the best start in life. We will protect and enhance our environment and ensure that Herefordshire is a great place to live. We will support the right housing in the right place, we will support access to green spaces and we will do everything we can to recover the health of our rivers. We will create the conditions to deliver sustainable growth across the county; attracting inward investment, building business confidence, creating jobs, enabling housing development along with providing the right infrastructure. We will be an efficient council that embraces best practice, delivers innovation through technology and demonstrates value for money. Herefordshire Council is committed to strengthening a diverse and inclusive work environment which reflects the communities of Herefordshire. If you are looking at the next stage of your career and have a broad base of fieldwork experience, we can provide supportive and welcoming opportunities to help you develop your professional, management & supervisory skills. Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: . We encourage our employees to feel empowered and to use their voices to help embrace diversity, promote inclusivity and shape our organisation. We have eight employee network groups, collectives of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and offer support and community. They also play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs. For more information on our Employee Network Groups please view our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com. The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for: • Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the "Disability Confident" scheme., • Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant., • Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care. We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. About Us The Council plan sets out how we will make our contribution to achieving a better and more successful Herefordshire, please see the link below to find out more: Herefordshire Council Plan 2024-28 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Herefordshire Council Job Title: Highway Structures Inspector Contract: Permanent Salary: £32,062 - £36,363 per annum Location: Hereford This is an exciting time to join the Highways and Public Realm team at Herefordshire Council. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a team shaping the future of essential services that residents rely on every day from maintaining roads and green spaces to keeping our streets clean and safe. We can offer the chance to make a real difference in your community, work with a dedicated team, and help deliver improvements that matter. If you’re looking for a role where you can take pride in what you do and be part of positive change, we’d love to hear from you. Herefordshire Council are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Highway Structures Inspector to join our Highways Maintenance Team. If you have a passion for structures this is the role for you! Read the full advert to understand how you could play a key role in shaping a sustainable and maintained infrastructure for the Herefordshire community. As a Highways Structures Inspector within our team, you will play a vital role in helping to maintain and protect Herefordshire’s highway structures network, ensuring it remains safe, resilient and fit for the future. You will undertake General and Principal Inspections of bridges and other highway structures, identify defects and record accurate asset information within our Bridge Management System. Your findings will help inform maintenance priorities and the commissioning of repair works ensuring our assets are managed effectively and efficiently. Working closely with colleagues, contractors and external stakeholders, you will assist in the delivery of maintenance and improvement projects, providing site supervision and ensuring works are completed safely to specification and in compliance with relevant standards. You will also support the wider Highway Maintenance team by providing specialist technical advice on bridge and structures-related matters, helping to develop and deliver programmes of work that improve the condition and performance of our highway assets. This is an excellent opportunity to someone with a keen eye for detail, strong technical skills and a passion for maintaining critical infrastructure that serves communities across Herefordshire every day. A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes: • Salary range of £32,062 - £36,363 per annum, • Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • Career progression: clear pathways to progress, • Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period, • Flexible working: including the potential for job‑sharing, part‑time hours and agile working., • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling, • Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements), • Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. We're proud and excited to unveil our new recruitment video, a celebration of Herefordshire's people, places, and purpose. Set in the heart of England and filled with pride, compassion and possibility, the video brings to life what it means to work somewhere you truly belong. At Herefordshire Council, every role matters and every person makes a real difference for our communities. We’re a team where people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow together. Herefordshire is big hearted, welcoming and friendly. We have strong and independent communities and idyllic countryside, situated in the South West Midlands and bordering Wales. The county sits between Worcestershire and the Malvern Hills to the east, and Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) in Wales to the west. Historically Herefordshire has been the gateway to the Marches. We embrace partnership working. We are a member of the Marches Forward Partnership, which is a cross border collaboration between Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Powys and Shropshire who are collectively working to secure funding to invest in the region. The council priorities over the next four years are set out in the Council Plan, with four main areas; We will enable residents to realise their potential, to be healthy and to be part of great communities who support each other. We want all children to have the best start in life. We will protect and enhance our environment and ensure that Herefordshire is a great place to live. We will support the right housing in the right place, we will support access to green spaces and we will do everything we can to recover the health of our rivers. We will create the conditions to deliver sustainable growth across the county; attracting inward investment, building business confidence, creating jobs, enabling housing development along with providing the right infrastructure. We will be an efficient council that embraces best practice, delivers innovation through technology and demonstrates value for money. Herefordshire Council is committed to strengthening a diverse and inclusive work environment which reflects the communities of Herefordshire. If you are looking at the next stage of your career and have a broad base of fieldwork experience, we can provide supportive and welcoming opportunities to help you develop your professional, management & supervisory skills. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team. We encourage our employees to feel empowered and to use their voices to help embrace diversity, promote inclusivity and shape our organisation. We have eight employee network groups, collectives of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and offer support and community. They also play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs. For more information on our Employee Network Groups please view our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com. The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for: • Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme., • Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant., • Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care. We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Title: Highway Technician Hours:37 Salary:HC7 £33,119 to £37,563 per annum Contract:Permanent Location:Unit 3 Thorn Business Park, Hereford Closing Date: 22 November 2026 Herefordshire Council is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Highways Technician to join our Highways Team in Hereford. This is an excellent opportunity to help maintain and improve the county's highway infrastructure, ensuring it remains safe, resilient, and fit for purpose for residents, businesses, and visitors. Working within a dedicated team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality highway services and making a positive difference across Herefordshire. You will play a key role in delivering highway improvement and maintenance projects across Herefordshire. You will support the planning, design, and delivery of capital and revenue schemes, maintain and develop highways systems and databases, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and work closely with colleagues, contractors, and partner organisations to deliver high-quality services for our communities. We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual with experience in highways or a similar fast-paced environment. You will have experience supporting the delivery of projects, preparing work packages and schedules, and coordinating activities to achieve successful outcomes. Organised and detail-oriented, you will be confident working on your own initiative as well as collaboratively within a team, managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality work to tight deadlines. A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes: • Salary range of £33,119 to £37,563 per annum., • Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • Career progression: clear pathways to progress, • Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period, • Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working., • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling, • Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements), • Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. We're proud and excited to unveil our new recruitment video, a celebration of Herefordshire's people, places, and purpose. Set in the heart of England and filled with pride, compassion and possibility, the video brings to life what it means to work somewhere you truly belong. At Herefordshire Council, every role matters and every person makes a real difference for our communities. We’re a team where people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow together. Herefordshire is big hearted, welcoming and friendly. We have strong and independent communities and idyllic countryside, situated in the South West Midlands and bordering Wales. The county sits between Worcestershire and the Malvern Hills to the east, and Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) in Wales to the west. Historically Herefordshire has been the gateway to the Marches. We embrace partnership working. We are a member of the Marches Forward Partnership, which is a cross border collaboration between Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Powys and Shropshire who are collectively working to secure funding to invest in the region. The council priorities over the next four years are set out in the Council Plan, with four main areas; We will enable residents to realise their potential, to be healthy and to be part of great communities who support each other. We want all children to have the best start in life. We will protect and enhance our environment and ensure that Herefordshire is a great place to live. We will support the right housing in the right place, we will support access to green spaces and we will do everything we can to recover the health of our rivers. We will create the conditions to deliver sustainable growth across the county; attracting inward investment, building business confidence, creating jobs, enabling housing development along with providing the right infrastructure. We will be an efficient council that embraces best practice, delivers innovation through technology and demonstrates value for money. Herefordshire Council is committed to strengthening a diverse and inclusive work environment which reflects the communities of Herefordshire. If you are looking at the next stage of your career and have a broad base of fieldwork experience, we can provide supportive and welcoming opportunities to help you develop your professional, management & supervisory skills. Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: . We encourage our employees to feel empowered and to use their voices to help embrace diversity, promote inclusivity and shape our organisation. We have eight employee network groups, collectives of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and offer support and community. They also play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs. For more information on our Employee Network Groups please view our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com. The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for: • Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme., • Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant., • Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care. We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Good luck, we’re looking forward to meeting you! The Council plan sets out how we will make our contribution to achieving a better and more successful Herefordshire, please see the link below to find out more: Herefordshire Council Plan 2024-28 #J-18808-Ljbffr