Along our stunning coastline and beautiful countryside, behind our sparkling Riviera image are children in poverty and in need of safeguarding and support. They need our help and we’re re-focusing to deliver significant and continuous improvement in their lives. We have invested heavily in our social work teams as they are the most important defences in the lives of our vulnerable children. The social workers we seek relish a professional challenge and share our passion for reaching the highest standards.

So, if you have the skills, experience and commitment our children need, if you want to be part of a Council where your efforts and contributions will be welcomed and noticed, we want to hear from you. Please click on the post that interests you for more information.

Returning to social work

Are you a qualified social worker who has been out of practice for between 2 and 10 years? Do you want to return to the profession? 

In Torbay, we’re signed up to the #ReturnToSocialWork scheme run by the Local Government Association. Free training and other resources are available on the Return to Social Work website.

Current Vacancies

Reference Number:

Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £45,718 - £48,710 / year

Description:

Job Description & Person Specification >

Do you enjoy solving challenges, and helping people?

Do you have excellent communication and IT skills?

Torbay Council is restructuring the Revenue & Benefits Systems team to align with the evolving needs of the service, and we are looking for a person to drive these changes.

This role is for someone with significant management experience in Local Taxation and/or Benefits and experience of delivering transformational change in such an environment.

The successful applicant will be someone who can demonstrate previously successfully managing multiple concurrent projects taking full accountability for all aspects of delivery.

The individual will have experience of successfully managing teams and advanced communication skills with all levels of the organisation.

This post meets the requirements of the Public Services Network (PSN) and therefore will require a Basic Criminal Record Check.  This will show any unspent convictions and conditional cautions.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/rb-financial-systems-manager/

For an informal chat please contact Alistair Townsend on 07903314301 or Alistair.Townsend@torbay.gov.uk. 

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 7th August 2025. 

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

Skills:

Essential:
  • 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.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Knowledge:

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

Experience & Qualifications:

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

Apply

Reference Number:

Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £52,239 - £55,231 / year

Description:

This position has a Full Time Equivalent Annual Salary of £52,239- £55,231.
The salary includes an amount for a market supplement of £6521 per year. This market supplement is reviewed annually.


Job Description & Person Specification >
 
There has never been a better time to join our team at Torbay Council. We have a real momentum building and have a shared sense of purpose and ambition. Torbay is a fantastic place to live, work and visit, offering unrivalled quality of life for individuals and families. 
 
Our Project Manager position is an important role, working as a key member of the established Project Manager Team you will be responsible for the delivery of often large and complex projects. We are seeing once in a lifetime investment into Torbay and you will be at the heart of helping us deliver our vision. 
 
We need you to effectively manage and coordinate multiple projects, understand technical, financial and feasibility studies for potential schemes. You will be an active part in all aspects of our regeneration and consultancy work. 
 
Experience within the construction industry is required, working either with clients or contractors on Projects.
 
We want to see a healthy, happy and prosperous Torbay. If you do too, join us.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/project-manager-3/

This post meets the requirements of the Public Services Network (PSN) and therefore will require a Basic Criminal Record Check.  This will show any unspent convictions and conditional cautions.

For an informal chat please contact Richard Davis on 07703570435 or Richard.Davis@torbay.gov.uk. 

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 14th July 2025.  

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

Skills:

Essential:
  • 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. 

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Knowledge:

Essential:
  • 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:

Essential:
  • 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). 

Apply

Reference Number:

Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £45,718 - £48,710 / year

Description:

INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Job Description & Person Specification >

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Strategic Commissioning Officer - Children's Services. You may be someone already working in commissioning looking for a new challenge or someone with relevant transferable skills from social care, education, SEND, health, and/or the third sector. What you will bring is passion, energy and commitment to make a positive difference to the lives of Torbay’s children, young people and families.

 You will fulfil a key role, working across the Children’s Services and with internal and external partners and stakeholders, leading on a diverse range of commissioning projects and programmes.

 If you share our core values of being forward thinking, people orientated and adaptable - always with integrity and are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children, young people and families we would love to hear from you.

 You will be able to access excellent learning and development opportunities to support you in your role and your continuous professional development. This role is open to hybrid working.

This position is for a fixed term of 12 months from the start date.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/strategic-commissioning-officer-children-s-services/

For an informal chat please contact Tracey Field on 07747648454 or tracey.field@torbay.gov.uk. 

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 14th July 2025. 

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

Skills:

Essential:
  • 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:

Essential:
  • 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:

Essential:
  • 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. 

Apply

Reference Number:

Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 / year

Description:

Job Description & Person Specification >

Torbay is a forward-thinking local authority, recognised for its commitment to delivering high-quality services to children and their families. With an OFSTED 'good' rating in March 2022, we understand the importance of continuous change to ensure we meet the needs of children in our area. To enhance our capabilities, we have established a dedicated Transformation Service focused on embedding new ways of working into service delivery.

We are currently seeking a dedicated Project Lead to join our dynamic team with the focus on supporting the Children’s Services Transformation Service. In this role, you will work across various areas, managing a number of project workstreams under the transformation umbrella.  Collaborating closely with internal and external partners, your strong analytical skills will be crucial in interpreting complex statistical data and project specification information and providing guidance to the Divisional Director and the Transformation Board.  Ultimately, you will be responsible for ensuring workstream projects are planned, reviewed and delivered on time and within budget. Demonstrating good knowledge of change and transformation within the context of Children’s Social Care would be an advantage.

To thrive in this role, you should possess excellent analytical skills, effective communication abilities, and hold a degree in a relevant field or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience in a similar post. If you have the desire to contribute to the continuous enhancement of our transformational journey at Torbay, then we are keen to hear from you.

This is a hybrid role with an expectation of working from the Torquay office each week.

This position is for a fixed term of 12 months from the start date.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/project-lead-transformation/

For an informal chat please contact Shaun Evans on 01803 208100 or shaun.evans@torbay.gov.uk. 

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 21st July 2025. 

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

Skills:

Essential:
  • 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. 
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Knowledge:

Essential:
  • 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:

Essential:
  • 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. 

Apply

Reference Number:

Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £24,790 - £25,183 / year

Description:

Job Description & Person Specification >

We have an opportunity for a Business Support Officer within Children’s Services. This exciting post will be working within our new ‘One Children’s Service’  which encompasses both Education and Social Care. As such, there will be a huge variety in terms of duties to be undertaken and knowledge gained from within a forward-thinking and highly supportive team.

The ideal candidate will have some knowledge of the service and have good administrative skills, including IT, minute taking, and general office administration. A sound knowledge of Microsoft applications would be an advantage. In addition to this the candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to prioritise work, be organised and committed to providing an excellent service in a challenging and fast paced environment.

The successful candidate will benefit from working with a highly supportive and encouraging team. They will gain the opportunity of choosing a hybrid working model with the flexibility to accommodate home / office working, alongside a generous annual leave entitlement, and the Councils flexi scheme. Successful candidate will be offered a full training package.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/business-support-officer-5/

For an informal chat please contact Kirsty Rich on 01803208750 or Kirsty.rich@torbay.gov.uk. 

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 14th July 2025. 

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

Skills:

Essential:
  • 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. 
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Knowledge:

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

Experience & Qualifications:

Essential:
  • 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.

Apply

Reference Number:

Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £47,688 - £57,954 / year

Description:

Job Description & Person Specification >

Torbay Children’s Services is seeking to recruit a creative and innovative educational psychologist to expand its existing team of skilled and friendly staff, as we develop and grow. We welcome applications for candidates seeking both part time and full time roles.  

We are interested in hearing from experienced EPs, those at an earlier stage of their career and trainees currently on educational psychology doctoral training programmes.  We warmly welcome applications from trainees qualifying in September 2025.

The Educational Psychology Service is a highly valued team within the local authority. We seek to offer a balanced workload of traded and statutory work and are pleased to offer the opportunity to be part of projects focussed on early identification and prevention. We offer a consultation-based model of service delivery, alongside opportunities for in-depth casework, systemic work and time to further develop professional interests, wherever possible. We promote solution-focused, person-centred approaches and co-production with our partner agencies to facilitate positive change.

The successful applicant will be a highly valued member of our service. We can offer you: 
  • 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. 
We are an inclusive and diverse employer, reflecting the community we serve, and we particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

Torbay Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This post will be carrying out Regulated Activity.  As such the post will require an Enhanced Criminal Record Check plus an additional Barred List Check.  The check will reveal any spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions (which have not been filtered), any local Police information and a check of either the Adult, Child or Adult and Child Barred Lists.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/educational-psychologist-1/

For an informal chat please contact Lorraine O'Callaghan on 07795 121027 or lorraine.ocallaghan@torbay.gov.uk. 

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 21st July 2025. 

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

Skills:

Essential:
  • 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. 
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Knowledge:

Essential:
  • 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:

Essential:
  • 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. 

Apply

Reference Number:

Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 / year

Description:

Job Description & Person Specification >

We are recruiting a Planning Policy and Projects Officer to our growing strategic planning, transport, and climate team.  Join the Torbay story and help deliver our ambitions in Torbay.

Come and help the team develop an updated Local Plan within the context of national change, working with our community on neighbourhood planning, and aligning strategies and delivery of policy, particularly across housing, environment, climate and transport. 

Working within our Strategy and Project Management Team, you will help facilitate growth and regeneration across Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, responding to the Climate Emergency, working with our community, and making sure our policies are up to date and delivered.

We are looking for someone who strives to make a difference and wants to leave a positive legacy in a place where communities and businesses can thrive. You will support Torbay to grow, balancing the impacts of new development and maximising the benefits.

Torbay is an incredible place to live and work. Encompassing the towns of Torquay, Brixham and Paignton, sitting on the beautiful Tor Bay and next to the stunning landscape of Dartmoor National Park.  Whilst we are a magnet for tourists, and known to many as the English Riviera, we also host globally significant technology businesses operating in photonic, marine industries, nanotechnology and medi-tech.  But we can also balance out our work life with our stunning countryside and access to the sea, along 22 miles of coastline. We benefit from a mild climate which, coupled with the compelling natural environment, makes us a hugely attractive place to live and work.

If this sounds right for you, we’d love to hear from you.  Come and be part of our #torbaystory.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/planning-policy-and-projects-officer/

For an informal chat please contact Adam Luscombe on 07920247651 or adam.luscombe@torbay.gov.uk. 

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 21st July 2025. 

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

Skills:

Essential:
  • 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. 

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Knowledge:

Essential:
  • 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:

Essential:
  • 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. 

Apply

Reference Number:

Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £27,711 - £30,060 / year

Description:

Job Description & Person Specification >

There has never been a better time to join our team at Torbay Council. We have a real momentum building and have a shared sense of purpose and ambition. Torbay is a fantastic place to live, work and visit, offering unrivalled quality of life for individuals and families.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual to the role of PA to the Director of Finance and Director of Corporate Services. This role will bring you to the heart of our organisation working directly with our Director of Finance and Director of Corporate Services and their Teams.

We want to see a healthy, happy and prosperous Torbay, if you do too join us.

If you like a role that offers variety and each working day to be different, then this job is for you. We are a small unitary authority which means we can make things happen quickly and there’s always something new and interesting happening.

You will need to be an experienced PA who is organised, has excellent written and verbal communication skills and be flexible with a positive and warm approach. Working with our Director of Finance and Director of Corporate Services, as well as the Chief Executive and other directors, will provide you an insight into how a local authority operates and provide an immense sense of job satisfaction at the end of each day.

You won’t be alone, you’ll be part of our Governance Support Team, working alongside a team of PA’s working together. 

This role can accommodate office based or hybrid working depending on your preference. We have a whole host of benefits such as a flexible working scheme, a commitment to your wellbeing and the Local Government Pension Scheme. Sometimes there might be the need for you to work after traditional office hours, but our flexi scheme means you’ll be entitled to take those hours back at a later date.

If you are interested, we would love to hear from you.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/pa-to-director-of-finance-and-director-of-corporate-services/

For an informal chat please contact Teresa Buckley on 01803 207013 or teresa.buckley@torbay.gov.uk. 

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 27th July 2025. 

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

Skills:

Essential:
  • 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. 
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:

Essential:
  • 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:

Essential:
  • 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. 

Apply

Reference Number:

Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £25,584 - £27,269 / year

Description:

Job Description & Person Specification >

There has never been a better time to join our team at Torbay Council. We have a real momentum building and have a shared sense of purpose and ambition.

An opportunity has arisen within the Finance Directorate for a Directorate Support Officer. This is a diverse and interesting role, providing a range of administrative support across a range of teams and activities. This will include in-box and diary management, co-ordinating information requests, data entry and minute taking.

We are looking for someone with the transferrable skills, knowledge, and experience to deliver excellent outcomes within the public sector.

You will be passionate about high level support, with first class organisational skills, and love working in a fast paced environment with lots of variety. You will be flexible in your approach, have excellent communication skills and experienced in workload prioritisation. You will be capable of foreseeing and dealing with deadlines. Ideally you will have experience of remote meeting technology (such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom).

You will be able to access excellent learning and development opportunities to support you in your role and you will have the wider support from and become a key member of the Finance Directorate.

Torbay is a fantastic place to visit, live, and work, offering unrivalled quality of life for individuals and families. We have a whole host of benefits such as a flexible office based or hybrid working, a commitment to your wellbeing and the Local Government Pension Scheme.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/directorate-support-officer/

For an informal chat please contact Annette Faulkner-Tuck on 01803 207947 or annette.faulkner-tuck@torbay.gov.uk. 

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 28th July 2025. 

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

Skills:

Essential:
  • 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:

Essential:
  • 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:

Essential:
  • 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. 

Apply

Reference Number:

Job type: Onsite

Employment Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 / year

Description:

Job Description & Person Specification >

We want to see a healthy, happy and prosperous Torbay. If you do too, join us. We are a small unitary authority making us small enough to care and large enough to make a difference.

We are looking for a Programme Manager to join our busy Economy Team.  

This is an exciting time for Torbay. We are delivering significant regeneration, skills and place-based projects to transform the area and develop the local economy. You will play an important role in this transformation, specifically to manage Torbay’s Connect to Work programme. 

You will join an experienced, pro-active and friendly Economy Team responsible for delivering Torbay’s Economic Growth Strategy 2022-30. Through a range of projects designed to drive economic growth, we support communities, businesses, people and skills development.

This role may be particularly suitable if you are experienced in programme management, contracts management or with relevant experience related to these areas. Importantly, you will help us deliver Torbay’s Connect to Work programme, a new Devon-wide supported employment programme, making a positive impact and difference to local people’s lives.    

Connect to Work is the first programme under the Government’s new Get Britain Working Strategy, a supported employment programme, connecting work, health and skills support. Connect to Work will support those, primarily, currently outside the workforce and facing greater labour market disadvantages, to get into work and to stay in work.

Key areas of the role include: 
  • 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. 
As part of our commitment to making Torbay Council a great place to work, we offer a comprehensive rewards and benefits package.

This position is for a fixed term of 24 months from the start date.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/connect-to-work-programme-manager/

For an informal chat please contact Becky Davies on 07810630989 or becky.davies@torbay.gov.uk.  

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 4th August 2025. 

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

Skills:

Essential:
  • 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).
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Knowledge:

Essential:
  • 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:

Essential:
  • 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.

Apply

Reference Number:

Job type: Onsite

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £49,764 - £52,805 / year

Description:

Job Description & Person Specification >

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Manager and Deputy Harbour Master within our Harbours team.

The Team Manager and Deputy Harbour Master supports the Harbour Master in the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operation of Tor Bay Harbour. This role plays a key part in enforcing statutory obligations, overseeing harbour operations, ensuring compliance with national legislation, local bylaws, and Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
  •  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.

Requirements:
  •  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.

This role involves working in all weather conditions and may require flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays, as part of an on-call duty rota.

As we have engaged The List to conduct this recruitment assignment for us, please apply with an up-to-date CV direct to dephm@thelistuk.com.

About Torbay Council: There has never been a better time to be part of the Torbay team. There is real momentum building, fuelled by our shared sense of purpose and ambition. Everyone who works here has the same thing in common: to see a healthy, happy and prosperous Torbay. Our ambition goes beyond our council offices. The whole community is keen to see good ideas take hold and develop into something amazing.

We are a small unitary authority, and you’ll discover Torbay is a place where you can make things happen quickly. We are responsible for all local government functions, from highways and planning to social care and housing – and of course the harbours, beaches, and inshore and offshore waters.  We are a team of over 1,000, working across hundreds of services, making us one of the largest employers in Torbay.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/jobs/job-descriptions/team-manager-harbours-and-deputy-harbour-master/

For an informal chat please contact The List UK on 01803 208597 or dephm@thelistuk.com. 

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 4th August 2025. 

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

Skills:

Essential:
  • 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. 

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Knowledge:

Essential:
  • 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:

Essential:
  • 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. 

Apply

Reference Number:

Job type: Onsite

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £27,711 - £30,060 / year

Description:

Job Description & Person Specification >

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at Torbay Register Office as a Registration Officer.  

As a Registration Officer, you will be instrumental in providing essential civil registration services across Torbay, ensuring that all registrations—whether for births, deaths, marriages, or civil partnerships—are handled accurately and in full compliance with legal requirements. 

You will assist residents throughout the registration process, conduct ceremonies, and work alongside a range of stakeholders, including government bodies and local authorities, to maintain high standards of service delivery. If you're committed to making a meaningful impact and have the skills to deliver exceptional services, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/registration-officer-births-deaths-marriages-and-civil-partnerships-3/

For an informal chat please contact Lia Bowden on 07766923635 or lia.bowden@torbay.gov.uk. 

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 8th August 2025. 

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

Skills:

Essential:
  • 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. 

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Knowledge:

Essential:
  • 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:

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

Apply

Reference Number:

Job type: Onsite

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £25,584 - £27,269 / year

Description:

Job Description & Person Specification >

Do you enjoy working outdoors, helping people and have great communication skills?

Do you have excellent customer service skills and enjoy being active?

If so, Torbay Council are currently recruiting for a Multi Skilled Civil Enforcement Officer.

Torbay is breath-taking, captivating, and welcoming, occupying a prime position on the south coast of Devon. We have real momentum building, fuelled by a shared sense of purpose and ambition which is clearly evident by our recent success in being awarded the ‘Most Improved Council’ at last year’s LGC Awards. We want Torbay and its residents to thrive and are committed to making a difference in our community, delivering high quality services to local people.
 
About the role

Our Multi Skilled Civil Enforcement Officers enforce road traffic orders by issuing Penalty Charge Notices. You will be the eyes and ears of the local community, patrolling areas whilst wearing a body worn video, providing advice to residents and members of the public. You will play a significant role in reducing traffic congestion within Torbay through the enforcement of parking restrictions.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll need to be: 
  • 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. 
What you’ll bring
  • 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.
You’ll be provided with all the uniform and equipment required. No previous experience is required as full training will be given, but previous experience in parking or traffic management, security, community safety, customer service, debt collection or enforcement would be beneficial.

You’ll be working as part of a friendly and supportive team, working an average of 37 hours per week on a rolling rota covering shifts between 7am and 10pm seven days a week. We aim to balance your needs and that of our service, so flexibility is required.

What we give in return

We’ll reward you with competitive pay, a £500 ‘Golden Hello’ payment, a £2,000 ‘Retention’ payment paid annually, and £500 ‘Refer a Friend’ payments. We also offer training and development opportunities which include Conflict Management training. The £500 'Golden Hello' payment is paid on completion of the successful probationary period, and a £1,000 Retention bonus is paid every 6 months after the first 12 months within the role. 

In addition to the advertised, salary enhancements are paid for working after 8pm, and on Sundays and Bank Holidays. This equates to around £2,500 per year. 

Torbay Council offers standard benefits including 26 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and some not so standard benefits as part of our employee benefits scheme – so if you would like to hop on a new bike (cycle to work scheme) or enjoy retail shopping, you can access discounts via mylifestyle at Eden Red!

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximises the contribution individuals can bring to Torbay Council. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. We continue to promote the right environment to ensure we continue to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.

A full valid driving licence, and a DBS disclosure is required for this role.

If you’d like to have a chat about the role, or have some particular questions you’d like answering before you apply, please contact me directly on the below telephone number.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/multi-skilled-civil-enforcement-officer-37-hours/

This post requires a Standard Criminal Level Check.  This will show details of all spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions that have not been filtered in line with legislation.

For an informal chat please contact John Peters on 07393 796368 or john.peters@torbay.gov.uk. 

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

Skills:

Essential:
  • Experience of working in a customer focussed environment.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Knowledge:

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

Experience & Qualifications:

Essential:
  • A full valid driving licence. 

Apply

Disability Confident and Mindful employer

We are a  Disability Confident Employer  Opens in a new window . The Disability Confident symbol is awarded by Jobcentre Plus to employers who have made commitments to employ, keep and develop the abilities of disabled staff. 

We are also a  Mindful Employer  Opens in a new window  and we are positive about mental Health.

Other Vacancies

For all other job vacancies within Torbay Council outside of Social Work please visit the Applying for a job page.

Guidance Notes (Word)
Guidance notes on applying for a job with Torbay Council.
Guidance Notes (PDF)
Guidance notes on applying for a job with Torbay Council.
Equal Opportunities Recruitment Form
Information provided on this form will be used for statistical purposes only and will not be used as part of the recruitment selection process.

Privacy Notice

We are committed to protecting your privacy.  Our privacy notice explains why we collect your personal information and how we use it.