by rka-admin | Apr 2, 2025 | Featured Job
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We are recruiting for a HR Business Partner for Southwark Council
Summary of main duties and responsibilities
To provide a professional HR service to managers on all workforce related matters including organisational change resourcing, management of attendance, performance management, employee relations issues and general HR management interventions, to deliver business objectives. To support business managers and the HR service in achieving the Council’s strategic objectives.
Principal accountabilities
Working as part of a pooled team of HR Business Partner, provide high quality HR advice and guidance to managers on a range of staffing issues, including complex cases and policy / procedural issues relating to both individuals and groups of staff as well as planned initiatives.
Provide expert advice on organisational change projects, working closely with colleagues in e.g. organisation transformation to redesign services and ensure reorganisations are managed in line with council procedures.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with supported managers and other stakeholders, to ensure that HR plans and interventions deliver positive outcomes.
Participate in on-going discussions with management teams (as assigned), in a variety of formal settings to support and guide managers either individually or at a team level; enhancing capability to manage HR services, ensuring that policy and legislative requirements are met, including the identification of training needs and contributing to developing learning and development solutions. Ensure high quality outcomes for the business to meet current and future business objectives and improve upon service
Provide accessible and appropriate advice, guidance and support in dealing with HR matters raised directly by members of staff. Participate in on-going service reviews and discussions with senior management teams, plan the delivery of HR services ensuring they provide high quality outcomes for the business to meet current and future business objectives and improve upon service delivery.
Training needs and contributing to developing learning and development solutions. Ensure high quality outcomes for the business to meet current and future business objectives and improve upon service
Provide accessible and appropriate advice, guidance and support in dealing with HR matters raised directly by members of staff. Participate in on-going service reviews and discussions with senior management teams, plan the delivery of HR services ensuring they provide high quality outcomes for the business to meet current and future business objectives and improve upon service delivery.
Implement strategies to ensure HR provides clear business focused outcomes for the utilisation of staffing resources within the business area supported, aligned over the long term with deliver of the Councils overall workforce plan.
Hold responsibility under the guidance of the manager of HR Business Partner the delivery of HR services as assigned, ensuring all organisational HR performance targets are monitored and met, and remedial action is undertaken. The post holder will manage an on-going caseload of work, only seeking advice on more complex issues.
Supply a quality operational HR service, providing clear business focused outcomes for the business area supported.
Plan, establish and maintain effective working arrangements with Trade Unions and other stakeholders and partners to ensure employee relations matters and collective discussions are undertaken in an effective and efficient manner.
Ensure the on-going maintenance of HR data records (on all HR systems) for the business area supported (and other areas of the Council as directed) ensuring all HR records held are accurate, up to date and meet organisational objectives for workforce and HR record keeping. Utilise HR data to review and analyse HR data against performance targets.
As part of a wider group of HR staff contribute in the further development of the provision of HR services to Council, including participation and attendance at project groups, workshops, seminars.
Actively promote the Councils equality objectives in terms of personal practice and within the context of all HR advice and guidance provided
Support the development of management capacity to be able to undertake active management and development of the work force.
Summary of main duties and responsibilities
To provide a professional HR service to managers on all workforce related matters including organisational change resourcing, management of attendance, performance management, employee relations issues and general HR management interventions, to deliver business objectives. To support business managers and the HR service in achieving the Council’s strategic objectives.
Principal accountabilities
Working as part of a pooled team of HR Business Partner, provide high quality HR advice and guidance to managers on a range of staffing issues, including complex cases and policy / procedural issues relating to both individuals and groups of staff as well as planned initiatives.
Provide expert advice on organisational change projects, working closely with colleagues in e.g. organisation transformation to redesign services and ensure reorganisations are managed in line with council procedures.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with supported managers and other stakeholders, to ensure that HR plans and interventions deliver positive outcomes.
Participate in on-going discussions with management teams (as assigned), in a variety of formal settings to support and guide managers either individually or at a team level; enhancing capability to manage HR services, ensuring that policy and legislative requirements are met, including the identification of training needs and contributing to developing learning and development solutions. Ensure high quality outcomes for the business to meet current and future business objectives and improve upon service
Provide accessible and appropriate advice, guidance and support in dealing with HR matters raised directly by members of staff. Participate in on-going service reviews and discussions with senior management teams, plan the delivery of HR services ensuring they provide high quality outcomes for the business to meet current and future business objectives and improve upon service delivery.
Training needs and contributing to developing learning and development solutions. Ensure high quality outcomes for the business to meet current and future business objectives and improve upon service
Provide accessible and appropriate advice, guidance and support in dealing with HR matters raised directly by members of staff. Participate in on-going service reviews and discussions with senior management teams, plan the delivery of HR services ensuring they provide high quality outcomes for the business to meet current and future business objectives and improve upon service delivery.
Implement strategies to ensure HR provides clear business focused outcomes for the utilisation of staffing resources within the business area supported, aligned over the long term with deliver of the Councils overall workforce plan.
Hold responsibility under the guidance of the manager of HR Business Partner the delivery of HR services as assigned, ensuring all organisational HR performance targets are monitored and met, and remedial action is undertaken. The post holder will manage an on-going caseload of work, only seeking advice on more complex issues.
Supply a quality operational HR service, providing clear business focused outcomes for the business area supported.
Plan, establish and maintain effective working arrangements with Trade Unions and other stakeholders and partners to ensure employee relations matters and collective discussions are undertaken in an effective and efficient manner.
Ensure the on-going maintenance of HR data records (on all HR systems) for the business area supported (and other areas of the Council as directed) ensuring all HR records held are accurate, up to date and meet organisational objectives for workforce and HR record keeping. Utilise HR data to review and analyse HR data against performance targets.
As part of a wider group of HR staff contribute in the further development of the provision of HR services to Council, including participation and attendance at project groups, workshops, seminars.
Actively promote the Councils equality objectives in terms of personal practice and within the context of all HR advice and guidance provided
Support the development of management capacity to be able to undertake active management and development of the work force.
by rka-admin | Apr 2, 2025 | Featured Job
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We are recruiting for degree level educated Conservation and Urban Design Officer for a contract role with a South London Council. a The Council is undergoing a period of substantial change and growth. With one of the highest housing targets in London and Opportunity Areas identified for transformational change in Woolwich, Charlton Riverside and Thamesmead.
This is an exceptional opportunity to influence change in a key part of London. Working within the Conservation and Urban Design unit in the Planning Policy Team, you will play an essential role in preserving the unique heritage of the Councils borough and ensuring that proposed development is sustainable, inclusive, well designed and effectively tailored to its places and local needs.
Your key responsibilities will include:
• Leading on implementing conservation, listed building and other related projects and programmes.
• Provide specialist advice on all aspects relating to conservation and urban design including recommendations on applications and pre-applications for listed building consent and planning permission involving conservation and design related issues.
• Prepare and give evidence at public inquiries and appeals as required on heritage, conservation and urban design issues.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of conservation and design related policies and guidance, including conservation area appraisals and design codes.
• Contribute to the conservation and historic buildings aspects of the preparation and review of the Local Plan and other policy documents.
• Supporting The Urban Design Manager across varied workstreams.
• Competently managing your own caseload comprising concurrent projects and responsibilities, working independently and as part of a team.
by rka-admin | Apr 2, 2025 | Featured Job
A Health and Safety Advisor is required to work for an asset management company (150 employees) who are a leading niche supplier in their sector. The company prides itself on its platinum award for Investors in People and Charities Aid Foundation platinum award for payroll giving. The Health and Safety Advisor is to support the Head of Safety on occupational and operational health and safety projects and also provide the business with general health and safety expertise.
Key Responsibilities
· Administration of the Competence Management System.
· Management and administration of the Health & Safety Procedure system.
· Risk Management Maturity Model (RM3 ) administration.
· Administration for the company’s health and safety management system manual (AT/HS01).
· Provision of general health and safety bulletins to staff to improve H&S awareness.
· Manage and champion OH&S risk assessments using RisqWorx.
· Support in drafting of the annual health and safety report – covering both operational and occupational health and safety.
· Undertake safety culture assessments.
· Development of the Health & Safety Council content not within Facilities Team scope.
· Administration of the health and safety legal register using Barbour EHS.
· Supporting OH&S activities at Ely.
· Support Health & Safety induction and specific training not within Facilities Team scope.
It should be noted that due to the nature of the role, a willingness to make occasional business trips to the other company’s office and within the UK is required. A driving license is desirable not essential.
Location: Derby
Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm 3 days per week
Salary: £35,000 pro-rated
Benefits: 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, 15% Pension plan (can be taken as cash), Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, Benenden Health Insurance, Perkbox, Volunteering day off, double match charitable donations
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by rka-admin | Apr 2, 2025 | Featured Job
Job Purpose
To support a significant transformation programme; improving the resident’s end to end journey and revising our policies, procedures, processes and system, enabling our colleagues to provide an excellent resident focussed service.
We are looking for an experienced Training Manager to work collaboratively with our management team, subject matter experts, our digital teams, project teams and ICT colleagues, supporting this improvement programme and upskilling colleagues in our department.
The post holder will be responsible to Lead Project Manager for developing the community and workforce through training, and the development of supporting training materials.
We are looking for a highly motivated person who passionate about the use of technology to deliver improvements and who understands different learning styles, techniques and methods of delivery to help develop colleague’s skillsets.
Managing 1 or more team members
Directly engaging with hundreds of colleagues per year to deliver training courses
Main Duties:
1. Develop a training and implementation programme, promoting both face to face and online training opportunities, which helps the Repairs and Investment department to shape its future training offering.
2. Lead on the development of a monitoring and evaluation framework for the Repairs and Investment training programme, providing regular reports and reviews to senior management.
3. Develop training materials including documented training manuals, training plans, handouts etc for use during and post training delivery.
4. Demonstrate a deep understanding of co-creation and the principles behind taking a user centred approach to delivering training and change.
5. Lean on a range of tools and techniques that ensuring users are at the centre of the training we deliver, considering potential sensitivities and/or resistance to change.
6. Working with the operational management team and project teams to ensure high quality customer focussed services are delivered consistently and a supportive and developmental environment is in place.
7. Demonstrate a deep understanding of modern technology and data platforms, including the range of available technology choices. Make informed decisions based on evidenced user need and value for money.
8. Collaborate with key stakeholders to improve how the service works and to ensure end-to-end resident experiences can be delivered in the most efficient and cost-effective way.
9. Work with team managers to evaluate the effectiveness of training delivered, revising and adapting if necessary.
10.Develop a knowledge of local and central government initiatives and strategies impacting on the services provided by the Repairs and Investment department, proactively incorporating these into training.
11.Line management and coaching of more junior members of the training and development team.
12.Undertake all duties with due regard to the provisions of health and safety regulations and legislation, Data Protection/GDPR, the Council’s Equals Opportunities and Customer Care policies.
13.Perform all duties in line with Council’s staff values showing commitment to improving residents’ lives and opportunities, demonstrating respect and fairness, taking ownership, working towards doing things better and working together across the council.
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by rka-admin | Apr 2, 2025 | Featured Job
We are representing Royal Borough of Greenwich, resourcing for a Financial Client Protection and Client Affairs Officer who will be working within the Health and Adult Services department.
Please note: This role is office based 5 days per week and the candidate must have an enhanced DBS.
Purpose of Job:
To be responsible to Team Leader, Client Affairs, HAS Financial Services for:
To provide an efficient, effective, comprehensive, and expert Client Affairs function for Adults Social Care. To include all aspects of Court of Protection Deputyship, DWP Appointeeship and property protection in accordance with the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s policies and procedures and in accordance with all statutory requirements.
To ensure all aspects of property protection and organisation of funerals are delivered, acting on behalf of and protecting and promoting the financial interests of clients
Ensuring all statutory obligations are fulfilled, including maintaining and reconciling payments and accounts, compliance with section 46 of the Public Health Control of Diseases Act 1984, ensuring appropriate contact with relatives, implementation of known funeral wishes and estate administration if and when required.
Main Duties:
1) Responsible for the expert and effective discharge of the Appointeeship/deputyship functions. To include acting on behalf of, protecting and promoting the financial interests of clients, ensuring that all statutory obligations are fulfilled – including preparation/submission of applications, maximising benefits, and accurately maintaining receipts and payments of resident’s funds.
2) Manage, review and plan clients’ budgets – including the reconciliation of client accounts, resolving financial issues, revising, and resetting payment schedules and liaising with financial institutions. To include the accurate and efficient recording, filing and retention of information and maintenance of appropriate audit trails for subsequent retrieval.
3) To support the function of selling and renting property, where necessary, instructing estate agents, solicitors, and other professionals. Liaising with professionals to invest clients’ funds appropriately and in their best interests. Commissioning services from, negotiating contracts with and building links with tradesman in connection with the clearing, renovation, upkeep and improvement of clients’ properties. Ensuring that these works are carried out within budget, to a satisfactory standard and in a timely fashion.
Location: Woolwich
Hybrid: Yes
Salary: £21 (PAYE) £26 (Umbrella) p/hour
IR35 Status: Inside
Hours: 9.00-1700
Closing Date: 18.08.24
Duration: 2 months initially
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by rka-admin | Apr 2, 2025 | Featured Job
The London Borough of Southwark is undertaking a generational transformation of ERP technology and ways of working, requiring a reshaping of our behaviours and our operating models.
This role is working for a PMO Lead as part of a team of Workstream Leads, PMs, Business Change managers and subject matter experts. Successful candidate is likely to be a good team player, motivated, a good communicator (written and verbal), persistent and able to make progress in a busy environment with competing priorities.
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team where your insights will drive project success. You’ll have the chance to contribute to high-impact projects, improve processes and work closely with stakeholders, all while growing professionally in a fast-paced environment.
Key deliverables
High quality administration that strengthens Southwark360 Programme PMO offering.
Produce clear, concise programme documentation e.g., Board minutes, Highlight Reports, slide decks, org charts.
Analyse key programme reports & data and summarise findings.
Administer the Southwark360 SharePoint site.
Required experience/skills
A strong understanding of the current and emerging ERP technology landscape
Have a high level of practical knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel, and Project Management tools.
Have a broad knowledge of the key areas that make up programme and project management including planning, risk and issues, finance tracking.
You will have the ability to provide quality administration to the Southwark360 programme and related Governance boards.
Be able to undertake a range of administrative duties including, recording actions, undertaking research and analysis, drafting reports and documents, proof reading key Southwark360 programme documentation.
Update and maintain the Southwark360 SharePoint site ensuring version control principles are adhered to and tracked.
Assist in the planning and delivery of Southwark360 programme meetings and workshops.
Ensure that all tasks are completed to agreed timescales, standards of accuracy and presentation.
Ability to think ahead, work to deadline and manage workload to prioritise.
Have a flexible approach and be supportive to work colleagues.
Develop and maintain relationships across all areas of the business for the benefit of programme delivery
Have the ability to build and develop relationships across all areas of the Southwark360 programme and business.
Above all, you will have strong interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communicational skills.
Location: Tooley Road
Hybrid: Yes
Salary: £158 (PAYE) £203 (Umbrella) p/day
IR35 Status: Inside
Hours: 9.00-17.30
Closing Date: 01.09.24
Duration: 5 months initially
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