Based in Haverhill, you will assist in supervising the council's provisions markets. Duties will include ensuring stallholders comply with byelaws, collecting rents, applying rules and regulations and keeping electronic data records.
Applicants should be reliable, trustworthy, have the ability to communicate with a wide range of people and be capable of using firmness and discretion when required. The post may suit someone with a customer service or multi site supervisory background. Previous cash handling experience would be an advantage. A uniform will be provided.
A flexible approach to hours is required. You may be required to travel between centres to cover sickness or leave.
In return we can offer you our benefits package which includes discounts in supermarkets and high street shops, cashback on holidays, childcare vouchers, and money off household bills, together with a competitive salary and pension scheme. We also have flexible working arrangements, learning and development opportunities and generous annual leave entitlement.
For further details please contact Dominic Owner on 01638 719374 or dominic.owner@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Job description
Person specification
Core values
We are offering an exciting opportunity where you "earn and learn". This apprenticeship pathway will give you the hands on experience, knowledge and confidence to lead you into your chosen career and give you the chance to fully realise your potential within a fast paced and proactive organisation.
As a member of the Finance team, you will be assisting the Debtors/Creditors Officer and the Resources Team Leader in providing an effective and efficient administration service. This will include working with computerised information systems and processing transactions for accounts payable (creditors), accounts receivable (debtors) and bank reconciliation
On the Finance and Performance team page, you can find out what the team does, what a typical day looks like and what skills, interests and qualities you will need to fulfil this role.
Whilst working, you will complete an AAT Account Assistant Level 3 standard, for which you will be entitled to paid study time to complete; this is linked to the national apprenticeship scheme. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, learning and developing new skills whilst building your confidence along the way.
You don't need any work experience, but you will need to be willing to learn, demonstrate good attention to detail, and IT skills and have GCSE's 9 to 4 (formerly A*-C) in Maths and English or equivalent You must also meet the requirements to be eligible for an apprenticeship.
In return we offer a variety of excellent benefits, together with support and supervision of which full details can be found on the apprenticeship information page.
If you are starting out in your career, or looking for an opportunity to pursue a new career we would be interested in hearing from you.
For an informal discussion about this position, please call Karen Mitson, Team Leader on 01638 719711 or email Karen.mitson@westsuffolk.gov.uk
A home is more than just a roof over someone's head - it's where individuals and families find their security, safety and stability. Working in this team gives you the chance to be part of tackling what is one of the biggest challenges in our society: the challenge to help people find a home and retain a home.
This is an exciting time to become part of a team that makes such a difference and transforms lives, working for an organisation that is at the forefront of innovative thinking in the public sector.
Your duties will include interviewing members of the public advising them of options available to them and prevent homelessness where possible. You will also liaise with and advise statutory and voluntary agencies on homelessness and a range of other housing issues.
You must have experience of working with the general public, be a team player with well developed communication and written skills, and be able to understand and implement housing law and policies. Knowledge of housing options and homelessness is essential.
You must also be able to travel throughout the area.
In return we can offer you our benefits package which includes discounts on supermarkets and high street shops, cashback on holidays, and money off household bills, together with a competitive salary and pension scheme. We also have flexible working arrangements, learning and development opportunities and generous annual leave entitlement.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Zoe Bennett on 01284 757602 or email zoe.bennett@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Interview date: Tuesday 6 August 2019
West Suffolk Council, formerly St. Edmundsbury Borough Council and Forest Heath District Council, is forward thinking and innovative. West Suffolk Council is taking an increased commercial approach to changes in the public sector environment and there are a wide range of exciting initiatives underway.
Property is at the core of many of the council's initiatives and as an Estates Surveyor you will play a vital role assisting with the management of the incredibly diverse and mainly commercial portfolio of over 400 operational and non-operational properties that includes industrial premises, local shopping centres, scheduled ancient monuments and even a world class entertainment venue.
We are seeking a part-qualified or recently qualified MRICS Estates Surveyor to join our busy Estates team. You will ideally have some experience and a track record of delivering best value from actively managing a property portfolio and property asset based projects. Some public sector experience would be advantageous, but is not essential. As Estates Surveyor you will be working closely with our existing tenants and maximising the value of our various land holdings. Day to day tasks include undertaking site visits, securing new lettings, undertaking landlord and tenant negotiations, rent collection/debt management, managing the disposals of surplus assets, assisting in new property acquisitions, market valuations and assisting with projects to deliver the financial and operational objectives of the council.The position is based in a combination of Bury St Edmunds and Mildenhall and regular travel is also required to Newmarket, Brandon, Haverhill and other villages, so access to transport is essential.There's never been a more challenging or interesting time to be in local government. If you are driven to deliver successful and innovative solutions to a forward thinking public sector organisation, and are up for the challenge and possess the relevant property experience, then we look forward to hearing from you.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Neil Turvey MRICS, Estates Manager, on 01284 757369.
As a member of the Health and Safety team, you will support them by assisting in providing an effective and efficient service to all internal and external customers. You will support and assist with inspections, accidents and incidents and with the data entry and analysis of information. You will provide support in the monitoring of routine health screening and research, review and update relevant documents as well as experiencing working in a supportive and friendly environment.
On the Health and Safety team page, you can find out what the team does, what a typical day looks like and what skills, interests and qualities you will need to fulfil this role.
Whilst working, you will complete a Level 3 qualification in Health, Safety and Environment, for which you will be entitled to paid study time to complete; this is linked to the national apprenticeship scheme. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, learning and developing new skills whilst building your confidence along the way.
You don't need any work experience, but you will need to be willing to learn, demonstrate good communication and accurate keyboard skills and have GCSE's 9 to 4 (formerly A*-C) in Maths, English and ICT or equivalent. You must also meet the requirements to be eligible for an apprenticeship.
For an informal discussion about this position, please call Martin Hosker, Service Manager, Health and Safety on 01284 757010 or email martin.hosker@westsuffolk.gov.uk
As a member of the Communications team, you will support them by providing an effective and efficient public relations and communications service. This will include (but is not limited to) writing for the media, working on campaigns, social media, monitoring press and media research, diary management and basic administrative support. You will cover all aspects of work undertaken by the team. The work will mainly be computer based, however the role offers huge variety so no two days will be the same.
On the Communications team page, you can find out what the team does, what a typical day looks like and what skills, interests and qualities you will need to fulfil this role.
Whilst working, you will complete a Level 4 qualification in Public Relations (PR) and Communications, for which you will be entitled to paid study time to complete; this is linked to the national apprenticeship scheme. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, learning and developing new skills whilst building your confidence along the way. On successfully completing this apprenticeship you will be eligible to apply for membership of the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA).
You don't need any work experience, but you will need to be willing to learn, demonstrate excellent communication skills together with the ability to create and design materials from graphics, infographics, use pictures and film for web, social media and traditional paper based materials. You must have GCSE's 9 to 4 (formerly A*-C) in Maths and English or equivalent. You must also meet the requirements to be eligible for an apprenticeship.
In return, we offer a variety of excellent benefits, together with support and supervision of which full details can be found on the apprenticeship information page.
For an informal discussion about this position, please call Sally Easton, Senior Communications Officer on 01284 757033 or email sally.easton@westsuffolk.gov.uk
As a member of the Housing Options and Homelessness team, you will support them by assisting in placing customers into accommodation, producing statistical reports and carrying out general administration tasks as well as experiencing working in a supportive and friendly environment.
On the Housing Options and Homelessness team page, you can find out what the team does, what a typical day looks like and what skills, interests and qualities you will need to fulfil this role.
Whilst working, you will complete a Level 3 qualification in Business Administration, for which you will be entitled to paid study time to complete; this is linked to the national apprenticeship scheme. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, learning and developing new skills whilst building your confidence along the way.
You don't need any work experience, but you will need to be willing to learn, demonstrate good communication and IT skills and have GCSE's 9 to 4 (formerly A*-C) in Maths and English or equivalent. You must also meet the requirements to be eligible for an apprenticeship.
For an informal discussion about this position, please call Sara Lomax, Service Manager, Housing Options & Homelessness on 01284 757151 or email sara.lomax@westsuffolk.gov.uk
As a member of the Learning and Development team, you will support them by assisting with all aspects of the learning and development process. Dealing with general correspondence, telephone enquires and message taking. Supporting training events by promoting internal courses, booking venues and co-ordinating delegates and carrying out general administration tasks as well as experiencing working within the wider Human Resources team.
On the Learning and Development team page, you can find out what the team does, what a typical day looks like and what skills, interests and qualities you will need to fulfil this role.
For an informal discussion about this position, please call Juliet Fulford, Learning and Development Advisor on 01284 757047 or email juliet.fulford@westsuffolk.gov.uk
As a member of the Licensing team, you will support them by assisting with all aspects of the licensing process. Dealing with general correspondence, telephone enquires and message taking. Supporting the team with investigating regulatory compliance and undertaking appropriate tasks. Assisting the team in the preparation of policy change, collating data on customer's intelligence and inputting information onto databases and carrying out daily administration tasks as well as experiencing working within the wider Environmental Health service area.
On the Licensing team page, you can find out what the team does, what a typical day looks like and what skills, interests and qualities you will need to fulfil this role.
For an informal discussion about this position, please call Fiona Quinn, Service Manager (Environmental Health) 01284 757042 or email fiona.quinn@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Person Specification
As a member of the Economic Development team, you will support them by assisting with all aspects of event management. Dealing with general correspondence, telephone enquires and message taking. Supporting events by producing event packs, booking venues and arranging speakers and presenters and carrying out general administration tasks as well as experiencing working within the wider Economic Development team.
On the Economic Development team page, you can find out what the team does, what a typical day looks like and what skills, interests and qualities you will need to fulfil this role.
Whilst working, you will complete a Level 3 qualification Event Assistant, for which you will be entitled to paid study time to complete; this is linked to the national apprenticeship scheme. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, learning and developing new skills whilst building your confidence along the way.
You don't need any work experience, but you will need to be willing to learn, demonstrate excellent communication and IT skills and have GCSE's 9 to 4 (formerly A*-C) in Maths and English or equivalent. A-levels in relevant subjects would be beneficial for this role. You must also meet the requirements to be eligible for an apprenticeship.
For an informal discussion about this position, please call Kirsty Pitwood, Principal Growth Officer on 01284 757109 or email kirsty.pitwood@westsuffolk.gov.uk