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Principal Salary: £65,000 ‐ £70,000 per year Are you an ambitious and compassionate leader looking for your next step in specialist education? InFocus College is seeking a new Principal to lead our outstanding team and help take the college from good to exceptional. Located on a beautiful 13‐acre site in Exeter, we support young people aged 16–25 with vision impairment and complex needs through highly personalised learning programmes.

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Building Fire & Safety Officer £33,366 ‐ £37,938 per annum plus essential car user allowance Hybrid working contract 37 hours per week Permanent Working for Tamworth Borough Council is more than just a job, it’s about making life better for the people who live and work in the Borough. We recognise that everybody who works at Tamworth Borough Council is key to successfully delivering its aims and objectives. We can’t do this without skilled and ambitious workforce working in a positive environment empowered to do their best. We are recruiting a Building Fire and Safety Officer to assist in ensuring the authority remains compliant in all its statutory aspects. We are looking for a conscientious, confident, and self‐motivated individual, with a sound knowledge of The Building Safety Act 2022, The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) 2005 (FSO) and The Fire Safety Act 2022 and any other compliance related regulations and legislation. In addition to this, the successful candidate will have a practical un‐ derstanding of the NHF schedule of rates, construction design and management regulations, building regulations, and possess an excellent customer focused ethos. You will display a commitment to providing a customer focused service and making a difference in service delivery. Good communication skills and the ability to work both as a team member and independently are key attributes for this role. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Trevor Wylie, Head of Planned Works & Asset Management on 07891 052170. For further information and to apply please visit: https://www.tamworth.gov.uk/jobs Late applications and/or CVs will not be accepted. Agencies need not apply. If you have any queries about the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@tamworth.gov.uk. Closing date: 7 July 2025 Interviews 14‐16 July 2025

Principal Environmental Health Officer (Nuisance and related issues) Grade 9 Salary: £43,693 to £46,713 per annum 37 hours per week (flexible working pattern), Permanent Following the retirement of the previous incumbent, the service’s Community Environmental Health division is looking for a Principal Officer to lead on statutory nuisance and other related environmental matters including drainage, water supplies and public burials. The di‐ vision has three teams all covering food safety, health and safety at work and infectious diseases as well as the environmental functions previously indicated. The successful candidate will lead one of these teams of around eight officers focusing on all aspects of work. You will be expected to provide the usual first line management support ensuring their workloads are manageable and that their targets achieved, as well as leading on the environmental matters outlined, providing expert advice to assist the other two Principal Officers with environmental cases within their teams, as well as similarly supporting the Community Environmental Health Manager with any wider queries from members and the public. WRS encourages its Principal Officers to engage with relevant regional officer groups, so this opportunity would be available to the successful candidate. You should be an experienced Environmental Health Officer with EHORB registration, wide general experience in Environmental Health services and considerable experience of the environmental side of EH work, particularly statutory nuisances. Experience of working with businesses under the Primary Authority provisions would also be helpful as the service is keen to support local businesses and already has several agreements in place. Previous supervisory experience would be desirable so that you can hit the ground running with dealing with all day‐to day management issues, overseeing their work and driving visits and investigative activities. Need further information? For an informal chat about the role, please contact David Mellors, Community EH and Trading Standards Manager on 01562‐738060 or by email to david.mellors@worcsregservices.gov.uk or email the recruitment team, recruitment@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/236090/principal‐environmental‐ health‐officer‐nuisance‐and‐related‐matters‐/?TrackID=10 The closing date for applications is 1 July 2025 (Midnight) Interviews will take place week commencing 21 July 2025

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HEADTEACHER Salary: The indicative pay salary is set at £70,293 - £80,634 The Governors of Cove Junior School are seeking to appoint a visionary, experienced and innovative leader to deliver excellence in all areas and lead our school on its journey. The successful candidate will have a proven track-record of delivering strong educational outcomes, the experience and ability to inspire and bring out the best in everyone. They will understand and champion our school vision as reflected in our core values. Strategies will place the need of disadvantaged children and those with additional and complex needs firmly at the centre of developments. Our OFSTED inspection in 2024 found that: There is an appetite for learning and success at Cove Junior School. Everyone aims high. Pupils know that they are expected to participate and do their best. They strive to meet those expectations. Parents are very positive about the school, which they describe as caring, accommodating and a happy place for their children. We are looking for a leader who: • Acts reflectively on what works and uses information to influence the way ahead and make decisions. • Empowers others and creates leadership opportunities throughout their own organisation and more widely. • Has a genuine interest in other people; actively seeks to understand and respond appropriately to them. • Has the ability to generate commitment and create alignment to the vision through communicating with enthusiasm, optimism, and conviction. (Desirable) • Demonstrates confidence and courage in challenging situations; has emotional resilience • Makes useful connections beyond the individual community through a collaborative, creative approach to development.

This is a rare opportunity to make a real impact in a truly spe‐ cialist setting. As Principal, you’ll shape strategy, inspire staff, champion inclusion, and work closely with our CEO and Executive Team to grow and develop the college. Key responsibilities include: • Leading and developing the college’s strategic vision • Ensuring high‐quality, person‐centred teaching and learning • Managing a skilled multidisciplinary team • Representing the college with local authorities and commissioning bodies • Championing our focus on preparation for adulthood and student independence • Taking an active leadership role across InFocus Charity About you We’re looking for someone who: • Has leadership experience in a SEND, specialist school or inclusive FE setting • Understands the needs of learners with vision impairment, complex needs or PMLD • Can inspire and lead with warmth, clarity and integrity • Has strong communication and people skills • Believes in every young person’s right to a full, independent and valued adult life • Is ready to help shape the future of one of the UK’s most specialist colleges • Whether you're an experienced Principal or an ambitious Deputy looking to step up, we’d love to hear from you. We strongly encourage visits or informal chats before applying. Contact Amanda Gorfin, PA to CEO, on 01392 454201. How to apply Please complete our application form on our website – https://infocus‐charity.org.uk/careers/current‐ vacancies/college‐principal/ and return it to us by 10am on Monday 30th June 2025. Interviews and assessments will take place on 8th or 9th July 2025 on site at InFocus Charity in Exeter. Please ensure you are available for the full day.

Visits to the school will be warmly welcomed and will be hosted at mutually convenient times. Please call 01252 542941, or email office@cove-jun.hants.sch.uk to arrange a visit. For further details and an application pack, please visit: https://south.education-jobs.org.uk/jobs/job/Headteacher/6456 Closing date: 12th September 2025

HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT Salary: £73,625 - £83,400 Are you a strategic, creative, and confident communications leader ready to make a real impact? If so, we want to hear from you.

Refuse and Recycling Driver/Labourer Grade E

HIGHWAYS PRINCIPAL ENGINEER

Salary: £25,992 - £27,269

Salary: £37,938 ‐ £41,511 pa

Gateshead Council is seeking to appoint a number of Refuse and Recycling Driver Labourers to join the Waste Services team. The role involves undertaking refuse and recycling collections as a driver and a labourer.

North Tyneside Council is looking to recruit 2 Highways Principal Engineers to work in our busy Highways and Transportation service which is responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the borough’s 800km of roads, 200 highway structures and numerous other assets.

This is a four-day service working Tuesday to Friday 7:30 – 17:15. For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Waste_Recycling_Dri ver_Labourer/282421

Refuse and Recycling Operative - Grade D Salary: £25,183 - £25,584 Gateshead Council is seeking to appoint a number of Refuse and Recycling Operatives to join the Waste Services team. The role involves undertaking refuse and recycling collections labourer across the borough of Gateshead. This is a four day service working Tuesday to Friday 7:30 – 17:15. For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Waste_Recycling_La bourer/282426

Special Collections Driver/Labourer - Grade D Salary: £25,183 - £25,584 Gateshead Council is seeking to appoint a Special Collections Driver/Labourer to join the Waste and Technical team. The role involves the collection of bulky waste which is too big to be put in a household bin such as fridge freezers, beds, and washing machines. The post holder will also be required to ensure that customers both internal and external receive a consistently high level of customer service.

Successful candidates will have a qualification in civil engineering and will have considerable experience in delivering highways services, ideally in a local authority setting. You will work across all areas of the service to provide technical expertise, manage work programmes and actively contribute to policy development and service improvement. Post holders will be required to manage bud‐ gets and engage effectively with our many customers and stakeholders. For an informal discussion please contact Mark Newlands, Senior Highways & Infrastructure Manager, email mark.newlands@northtyneside.gov.uk or telephone 0191 643 6129. For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/0854_Highways_Principal_E ngineer/282354

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (TRAFFIC AND ROAD SAFETY) Salary: £33,366 ‐ £37,035 pa You will work as part of the Traffic & Road Safety Team, primarily supporting in the design and implementation of Traffic Management and Parking schemes. Requirements The role requires competence in the use of AutoCAD 2D, alongside extensive knowledge and experience of current Traffic Engineering technical and legal requirements and practices.

Grade F: £29,093 ‐ £32,654 per annum (pay award pending) Permanent ‐ 37 Hours per week A unique opportunity is available to join our Housing Options Team and provide advice and assistance to households experiencing homelessness. We are looking for individuals who are determined to break down barriers in order to find creative and innovative solutions to complex issues that will prevent vulnerable households from becoming homeless. You will have the opportunity to use homeless legislation, policy and procedure to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people. Key responsibilities will include: • Assessing housing and support needs for applicants who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. • Working with a wide range of partner agencies to find solutions to address the support and housing needs of applicants. • Working with applicants and partners in order to agree personalised housing plans. • Making statutory decisions regarding homelessness in accordance with current legislation. • Taking proactive steps to reduce rough sleeping and prevent homelessness. • Managing our waiting list and nomination agreements with registered providers. Benefits to you: • Flexitime Scheme • Local Government Pension Scheme • Discounted Council Leisure Centre Membership • 23 days holiday and 26 after 5 years continuous service • Casual Car User Allowance • Cycle Scheme • Free Parking

You will require valid, clean UK driving licence. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Spot_Job_Operative/2 82427

For an informal discussion please contact Nick Saunders, Traffic and Road Safety Team Leader, email nick.saunders@northtyneside.gov.uk, telephone 0191 643 6598.

For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contact Brian Drummond on 0191 433 7415.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/DBS0863_Engineering_Tech nician_Traffic_and_Road_Safety_/282371

Closing date: 25th June 2025

Housing Options (Homelessness) Officer ‐ 2 posts

Closing date: 30th June 2025

To apply for these vacancies online please go to https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login Alternatively, please telephone 01543 462621 or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e‐mail vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk quoting post numbers CH028 & CH049. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 6th July 2025. Interviews are to be held on 16th & 17th July 2025.

Who We Are Gateshead is at the heart of the North-East – one of the most vibrant, passionate communities in the UK. Nestled along the River Tyne and overlooked by the world-class tilting Gateshead Millennium Bridge, we’re a borough with bold ambition and a clear vision for the future. At Gateshead Council, we’re proud of our people, our place, and our purpose. We’re undertaking an ambitious plan focused on our local environment, housing development, and the regeneration of one of the country’s highest-profile metropolitan boroughs. Communications and engagement are central to that mission—and that’s where you come in. Your Role We’re looking for a strategic, dynamic Head of Communications and Engagement who can match our ambition and help put communications and engagement at the centre of everything we do. You’ll lead a talented, multi-disciplinary team across public relations, marketing, internal communications, and community engagement. You’ll shape and deliver a modern, inclusive communications strategy that supports our priorities. You'll be a confident, ambitious and experienced communications leader, who can win hearts and minds and lead a team of multi-discipline communications staff to ensure our messaging to residents and staff is at the heart of everything we do. To apply, send your CV to: Iainburns@gateshead.gov.uk. For an informal conversation about the role, contact Matt Burrows, Interim Head of Communications and Engagement on 07958 248689 Closng date for the submission of CV's is midnight on Sunday 29th June 2025 Interviews will be held week commencing 30th June 2025


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