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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £45,718 - £48,710 / year

Description:

Skills:

• Political sensitivity and a demonstrable ability to recognise, influence and manage the communications consequences of sensitive issues.
• Effective management skills to supervise and line manage staff, manage workload, delegate tasks and coach and mentor staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to gain the respect of multi-professional teams, enthuse and motivate individuals and teams.

Knowledge:

• All round knowledge of capabilities of Civica Open Revenues or similar Revenues & Benefits processing system, to meet business needs.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience of Management/Leadership at senior level.
• Experience of managing internal change within complex organisations.
• Experience in developing and implementing new policies and procedures.

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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £52,239 - £55,231 / year

Description:

Skills:

• Ability to work to tight deadlines ensuring projects are delivered to specification on time and within budget.
• Ability to effectively manage, motivate and lead multi disciplined and often large and complex projects. 
• Ability to work flexibly and communicate effectively with Clients and Contractors. 

Knowledge:

• Well developed knowledge and understanding of Project Management.
• Working knowledge of Project Management Processes & Programming software.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of Construction Contracts and Law. 

Experience & Qualifications:

• Demonstrable track record of successful project delivery across a broad spectrum of works
• Experience in Managing multiple project with differing priorities
• Degree level (or equivalent) in a related discipline for example Civil Engineering or a Construction related professional qualification, knowledge of Prince2 philosophies and Membership of relevant professional associations for example Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Member of the Association for Project Management (MAPM). 

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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £45,718 - £48,710 / year

Description:

Skills:

• Proven ability to work autonomously and without direction to meet the requirements of the role and Council priorities.
• Proven ability to work on and prioritise multiple projects across a diverse range of subject matters encompassing all Children’s Services activity and able to deal with conflicting and ever changing priorities, in relation to own workload and that of in-direct reports.
• Ability to demonstrate the motivational, negotiation, challenge and influencing skills required to secure: buy-in and best outcomes through collaborative and partnership working; and improved outcomes and best value within service delivery. 
• Ability to demonstrate mature problem solving and analytical skills to interpret statistical and written information and to produce planning documents and determine a range of informed and imaginative solutions.
• Ability to demonstrate the extensive communication skills necessary to be able to present complex information clearly, in a range of formats to varied audiences.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of public sector commissioning sufficient to ensure understanding of the impact and consequences of the decisions made on Council policy, strategy, the wider system, services and individual service users.
• Knowledge and understanding of the full commissioning cycle, including needs assessment, co-production and market appraisal.
• Knowledge of key social care, education, health and other relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks and policy guidance. This should include the Children’s Act, Education Act, Ofsted Inspection Framework, commissioning best practice and guidance, public contracts regulations, contract law, social value, best value, modern slavery, data protection, transparency and transformation agenda.
• Knowledge of performance management, policy development and service improvement methodologies and their application, including quality standards and development of management information systems.
• Knowledge and understanding, at a local and national level, of current and future trends and issues affecting the Commissioning and delivery of children's statutory and non-statutory social care services.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience of the successful commissioning of services.
• Demonstrable experience of partnership and collaborative working across a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience of co-production and consultation with key stakeholders, including service users in the design and delivery of outcomes-focused services that meet needs and aspirations.
• A proven track record in formulating and delivering presentations to a diverse audience, supported by the effective facilitation of group working and collaborative activities.
• Experience of the managing and monitoring of contractual arrangements, including contract compliance, opportunities for improvement/service redesign to ensure value for money and better outcomes. 

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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 / year

Description:

Skills:

• The ability to establish and manage projects, risks and issues to a successful conclusion. 
• The ability to provide leadership and constructive support to colleagues working on Business Improvement and Change Projects. 
• The ability to present complex and sometimes contentious information in an easy-to-understand and concise manner to a range of different audiences. 
• The ability to develop and deliver creative solutions and fresh thinking to a wide range of project issues. 
• The ability to manage conflicting deadlines and identify and manage constant change. 

Knowledge:

• Expertise in a project management approach to delivery of change. 
• Working knowledge of the production of project management documentation including project briefs, project approach, project plans, project initiation documents, work packages, resource plans, risk & issues logs. 
• Knowledge and understanding of the Council’s budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan cycles and the ways in which Business Improvement and Change Project targets can help meet these challenges. 
• Understanding of the Council’s governance process to ensure that deadlines are met for effective decision making timelines. 
• Up to date knowledge of computer systems i.e., the ability to use software packages, such as Microsoft office (including Project, Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint).

Experience & Qualifications:

• Educated to Degree level standard (Including HND, professional / enhanced skill qualification) or equivalent, or demonstrable work-related experience in appropriate areas. 
• Evidence of continued professional development. 
• Experience of involvement in successful delivery of change. 
• Experience in responding to quickly changing priorities and competing deadlines. 
• Experience working across multiple departments / organisations (when required) and dealing tactfully and persuasively with complex and sensitive matters. 

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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £24,790 - £25,183 / year

Description:

Skills:

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to cope with a wide range of tasks within a short time scale and work to deadlines.
• Effective organisational skills.
• Effective ICT skills.
• As this post meets the requirements of the Immigration Act 2016 (part 7), the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. 

Knowledge:

• Experience of working with a range of IT software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Edge.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Educated to O Level/GCSE standard (or equivalent).
• Experience of working within a team.
• Experience of working in a busy office using a range of administration procedures.
• Experience of dealing with a range of enquiries both on the telephone and face to face.

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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £47,688 - £57,954 / year

Description:

• Soulbury Scale 3-8 Plus SPA.  
• Generous leave entitlement.
• Opportunities to deliver ELSA training and supervision. 
• Flexibility of working practices.
• Being part of a broad multi-disciplinary integrated local team, working closely with SEN case officers, our virtual school, vulnerable pupils’ team, early years practitioners and our sensory impairment teams.
• Additional supervision and support for NQEP’s.  
• Access to staff networks that are open to staff, councillors and partners who share similar characteristics, life experiences, values, and beliefs. 

Skills:

• The full range of skills as appropriate to a fully qualified educational psychologist. 
• Sensitivity in working with adults and young people; both individually and in groups. 
• Ability to work with colleagues and clients in an empathic and supportive way in situations where clients and their families may feel anxious or distressed. 

Knowledge:

• A broad understanding of issues surrounding general developments in psychological and educational assessment and intervention. 
• Knowledge of both normal and abnormal development in childhood and adolescence (including the most commonly occurring conditions). 
• Knowledge of a range of approaches to intervention, as appropriate for use in schools and other everyday settings. 

Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience of work in relation to young people and children with special educational needs. 
• Experience in using a range of psychological assessment and intervention techniques. 

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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 / year

Description:

Skills:

• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to convey information accurately and clearly in a manner which is clearly understood. 
• Assertion skills, i.e. able to determine and use behaviour which is appropriate to the situation and to exercise tact and diplomacy. 
• Able to see tasks through to a successful conclusion, meeting challenging deadlines whilst maintaining attention to detail. 
• Willingness to maintain and improve standards and performance through implementation of good practice and personal development. 

Knowledge:

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of transport, environment and /or planning legislation, government advice and policy, circulars and guidance notes and awareness of general issues facing related professions. 
• Knowledge of the planning, transport and/or environmental policy processes from cradle to grave.
• Understanding of the importance of economic regeneration.
• Understanding of the role of sustainability, energy efficiency, design, transport and waste and other important considerations. 

Experience & Qualifications:

• Relevant and demonstrable experience in policy making.
• Demonstrable experience handling policy issues and project delivery issues. 
• A Degree in planning, transport, geography, economics or environment at graduate or post graduate level. 
• Chartered Member, or equivalent, of relevant professional institution / organisation, or working towards membership, or an intention to pursue a career in spatial strategy. 

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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £27,711 - £30,060 / year

Description:

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, together with a positive, warm and flexible approach. Persuasive, discreet and able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including high profile partners in the private and public sectors and senior representatives of the Council as well as members of the Public. 
• Ability to work with challenging, conflicting and tight deadlines, and to determine appropriate priorities with a flexible approach and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities to ensure tasks are completed on time without supervision. 
• Highly proficient in the use of Information and Communication Technology including MS Office and other relevant systems, as well as excellent keyboard skills. 
• Ability to maintain good relationships with colleagues and customers and forge effective working relationships. 
• Commitment to providing high level of customer service. 

Knowledge:

• A broad understanding of local government structures. 
• Highly proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated programmes. 
• An in-depth knowledge of a range of specialist administrative and organisational procedures, e.g., production of reports, speeches, letters, presentations, travel arrangements and organisation of meetings and events. 
• Ability to quickly understand the relevant terms of reference for meetings within the Council’s constitution to ensure that appropriate constitutional advice can be provided to participants. 
• Full understanding of the role of Personal Assistant. 

Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience of providing high levels of professional support, e.g., diary management, production of letters, speeches, presentations and other correspondence. 
• Experience of providing high level customer service and working with clients who may be challenging. 
• Experience of supporting meetings, documenting minutes and ensuring actions are recorded. 
• Educated to NVQ Level 4 standard or equivalent. 
• ECDL or equivalent experience. 

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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £25,584 - £27,269 / year

Description:

Skills:

• A methodical and flexible approach to work, with the ability to: responding appropriately to conflicting demands, changing priorities and challenging deadlines; work effectively across the diverse services and business units within the Directorate; assimilate new ideas and procedures quickly and effectively; work effectively both independently and as a team member; plan ahead and manage own workload. 
• Excellent organisational skills, a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Ability to carry out general administrative tasks, including: organising and accurately recording meetings; using internet browsers and undertaking internet research; setting up and managing computer files and folders; data entry.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills across all tiers of the Council, its wholly owned companies and external organisations and the ability to act with tact, diplomacy and sensitivity in all situations.

Knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge and understanding required to effectively use Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. 
• Advanced knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures, including production of minutes, notes and actions, reports, letters, presentations, travel arrangements and organisation of meetings and events. 

Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience of providing a wide range of administrative support, to a high standard, across a multi-functional team. 
• Experience of efficiently managing a diverse workload and responding effectively to conflicting deadlines, changing needs and priorities. 
• Experience of producing accurate reports, letters, spreadsheets, presentations and other electronic documents. 
• Experience of organising and supporting meetings and events, including compiling agendas and taking accurate minutes or actions. 
• Experience of undertaking research and analysing information. 

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Job type: Onsite

Employment Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 / year

Description:

• Managing and monitoring delivery of Torbay’s Connect to Work Programme.
• Supporting programme partners with mobilising delivery and managing contracts with external suppliers.
• Managing supplier obligations and contact reporting.
• Supporting the delivery of Torbay’s Economic Growth Strategy. 

Skills:

• The ability to manage multiple and complex contracts, taking full accountability for all aspects of delivery, and ensuring that all stakeholders are fully engaged.
• Ability to develop sound interpersonal relationships, with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work to challenging deadlines and work with competing demands.
• The ability to prioritise workloads within timescales and meet deadlines – to operate effectively across complex work cultures and environments. Ability to use resources effectively and efficiently.
• Numerate with analytical skills to evaluate data (particularly financial information).

Knowledge:

• In depth knowledge and understanding of the principles of supplier relationship management and contract management, including the commercial cycle, cost and efficiency savings, budget, and performance management.
• Understanding of contract, delivery, and management.
• An awareness of current political and economic issues facing Torbay and how these relate to the Connect to Work Programme.
• Up to date knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, and Access.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience of service provision to an appropriate standard to maintain a quality of service.  that effectively meets customer and organisational expectations.
• Experience across goods, services and works contracts.
• Experience of monitoring and managing contract and supplier performance.
• Experience of working proactively within a procurement /contract management environment.
• Degree level qualification, or equivalent, or demonstratable experience.

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Job type: Onsite

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £49,764 - £52,805 / year

Description:

•  Assist the Harbour Master in managing daily harbour activities across Torquay, Brixham, and Paignton harbours.
• Monitor and control vessel movements to ensure the safe navigation and berthing of commercial, fishing, and leisure craft.
• Manage and supervise harbour personnel and support staff, including providing operational leadership and responding to incidents and emergencies.
• Enforce local bylaws, directions, and statutory harbour regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date marine safety management systems and contribute to ongoing compliance with the PMSC.
•  Coordinate and conduct patrols, inspections, and audits of facilities and moorings.
•  Support the management of marine assets and infrastructure, including maintenance planning and operational readiness.
•  Act as Duty Harbour Master when required, including out-of-hours and on-call responsibilities.
•  Liaise with stakeholders including port users, commercial operators, local authorities, and emergency services.
•  Assist in the organisation of marine events and ensure appropriate risk assessments and safety measures are in place.

•  Relevant maritime qualifications such as STCW certification, RYA/MCA qualifications, or a Harbour Master's Certificate.
•  Substantial marine or port operations experience, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role.
•  Sound knowledge of the Port Marine Safety Code, health and safety legislation, and maritime regulations.
•  Ability to manage operations in a busy, multi-user harbour environment.
•  Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
•  IT literacy and experience with marine or port management systems.
•  Experience with environmental and conservation issues in a coastal setting.
•  Training in incident command systems or emergency response coordination.
•  Full UK driving licence.

Skills:

• Proven ability to lead, manage and motivate, enabling a demonstrable and successful team working ethos that fosters employee engagement. 
• Ability to collaborate both internally and externally, to benefit from partnerships, shared learning, and best practice. 
• Budget management – able to control operational budgets and deliver efficiencies. 
• Effective Risk Management skills in a maritime environment. 
• Proven ability to work in a time-critical function, managing conflicting priorities effectively. 

Knowledge:

• Proven detailed and effective knowledge and understanding of the work of ports/harbours and of small boats, basic ship requirements and good seamanship. 
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of relevant Harbour Acts, Byelaws and Regulations. 
• Significant knowledge and experience of procedures, guidelines and legislation relating to Bathing Water and Coastal Pollution. 
• A high level of knowledge and clear understanding of the requirements of the Port Marine Safety Code and its application. 
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the role of a Deputy Harbour Master and the workings of a busy leisure marine facility as well as a commercial fishing port. 

Experience & Qualifications:

• Qualified to Degree level or equivalent relevant experience. 
• VHF/DSC Radio Certificate of Competence. 
• RYA Power Boat. 
• Experience of managing a busy customer facing service where health and safety is a priority. 
• Extensive experience of acting as Safety Officer within a harbour/marine environment. 

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Job type: Onsite

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £27,711 - £30,060 / year

Description:

Skills:

• Ability to work as part of a team. 
• Experience of a customer focused, face to face environment. 
• Ability to deal with people at all levels in a tactful, diplomatic and confident manner. 
• Effective communication skills. 
• Ability to handle confidential information sensitively. 

Knowledge:

• Knowledge and practical experience of Microsoft including Teams, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of handling confidential information and applying Data Protection. 
• A good standard of written English. 

Experience & Qualifications:

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent to include English and Mathematics. 

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Job type: Onsite

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £25,584 - £27,269 / year

Description:

• Comfortable and enjoy dealing with members of the public. 
• Able to handle any conflicts in a calm manner. 
• Happy to work out-doors in all weathers as this is an active role where you will be walking up to 10 miles per day.
• Comfortable working alone, as part of a team acting on your own initiative to achieve the standards set out in our operational guidance. 
• Self-motivated and have a good deal of resilience. 
• Friendly, polite, and willing to offer support, advice and assistance to colleagues and customers. 

• The ability to work as a team or on your own, patience and tact.
• An assertive but polite approach.
• The ability to handle difficult situations in a calm and professional way.
• An awareness of health and safety.
• The ability to make decisions.
• Good numeracy skills and the ability to keep accurate records.
• PC skills would also be an advantage, as you will be using a handheld device daily.

Skills:

• Experience of working in a customer focussed environment.

Knowledge:

• Ability to demonstrate effective knowledge and understanding of parking restrictions.

Experience & Qualifications:

• A full valid driving licence. 

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