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Didcot Town Council

Chief Officer (Town Clerk and RFO) Location: Council Offices, Britwell Road, Didcot, OX11 7HN Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, with some evenings and weekends Salary: £60,454 – £92,021 SCP 46 – 62

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ISSUE 170

Your challenge is to merge the new Didcot with the established Didcot. It’s a big job for a big town – steadily growing – and then there is the Local Government Reorganisation likely to increase the assets and facilities still further! Didcot is a designated Garden Town and the population @ 40,000 is due to peak at around 62,500 in ten years’ time. Didcot Town Council is at the heart of the growth – with a team of dedicated town councillors and staff working hard to make a difference to the lives of our residents and businesses.

Clerk and RFO

Systems Support Manager (Projects)

Are you passionate about local communities, wish to join a progressive Parish Council, with the goal of enhancing the Parish, through proactive engagement between residents and the Parish Council members. Seneley Green, includes the areas of Downall Green and Garswood, located on the boundary of St Helens and Wigan, within the Borough of St Helens in Merseyside. It has an electorate population of around 3,300 and an annual precept of £75,900.

Salary: £44,075 ‐ £48,226 per annum (Pay award pending)

The Council is looking for someone who has/is: • Previous Council Clerk experience (preferred) • Flexible • Confident • Networking skills • Community‐focused • Participatory working style • Excellent interpersonal skills • Administrative experience • Financial Experience • Property/pitch management experience •IT Skills • Hybrid working The position is for 17 hours per week, with a salary range of £16.35 ‐ £18.35 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. This equates to LC2 18‐25 (£31,537‐ £36,363 pro‐rata) below substantive range on the NJC spinal column for 2025/26. We also offer member‐ ship of the SMART Pension Scheme. If you want to know more, please download the Job Description and Person Specification from our website at: seneleygreenparishcouncil.gov.uk Applications should be made electronically with information about your experience and stating how you meet the requirements for the post. You may include your CV if you wish. Applications should be returned by Friday 11 September 2026 to the current Clerk/RFO: clerk@seneleygreenparishcouncil.gov.uk Interviews will be arranged for w/c 21 September 2026 Further information can be obtained from the Chair of the Council, Cllr Steve Owen cllrsowen@seneleygreenparishcouncil.gov.uk or the current Clerk. The Parish Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We’re looking for a self‐motivated and detail‐oriented individual to join our team as a Systems Support Manager (Projects) at Anglia Revenues Partnership (ARP). This is a fantastic opportunity to provide oversight, coordination and assurance across multiple systems‐based projects within ARP and act as the project manager for some system‐based projects. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, lived experiences and neurodivergent individuals. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to work in a supportive and inclusive environment, where everyone can thrive, we’d love to hear from you. What you’ll need The role strengthens the capacity of the Systems Team by providing dedicated systems project management support, to deliver ARP’s strategic priorities and contribute to continuous improvement across all partner councils. Key strengths include: • experience working with Revenues and Benefits systems and coordinating system based projects • analytical, inquisitive, and solutions focused • strong communication skills and confidence in building effecting working relationships • experience working within a Systems, ICT or technical support environment • technical problem solving • customer‐focused, with a commitment to engage and consult to deliver service improvements • resilient under pressure • flexible, open and a positive attitude to change and above all motivation. If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Phil Butler, Revenues and Benefits Service Manager (Support), by either calling 01842 756483 or emailing phil.butler@an‐ gliarevenues.gov.uk

Professional Lead Environment, Energy & Climate Adaptation Salary: £50,856 ‐ £57,083 per annum Warwickshire County Council is a top performing two tier authority with a reputation for innovation and efficiency. If you can match our ambition to drive Warwickshire County Council forward we would like to hear from you. About the Team and the Role We are looking for an experienced and influential professional to lead Warwickshire County Council’s work on energy and climate adaptation. As the Council’s subject matter expert, you will help shape and deliver key strategies. The role is broad and practical, spanning strategic en‐ ergy planning, partnership development and projects that address af‐ fordability, fuel poverty, resilience and local energy delivery. There is significant delivery ahead. You will help turn national policy and funding opportunities into practical local programmes that reduce bills, improve energy resilience and support wider social, environmental and economic benefits across Warwickshire. You will provide strategic leadership, technical advice and coordination across a diverse portfolio of energy projects. You will be a self‐starter, innovative and confident using data and evidence to understand local need, identify opportunities, inform decisions and develop strong business cases. You will also support funding applications, including bids to government and other funders, helping to move ideas from concept to delivery. Partnership work will be central to your success. You will work with senior leaders, elected Members, delivery teams, schools, residents, community groups, businesses, statutory partners, voluntary sector organisations and other local authorities, learning from others and sharing good practice as the energy landscape evolves. We are seeking someone with management‐level experience of energy projects or programmes, strong strategic and relationship management skills, and the resilience to work through change and ambiguity while keep‐ ing delivery moving.

Read our pack to discover more about us. See how we embrace our diverse town. Discover some of our unique projects made possible by our talented staff. Then tell us what you can bring to the team – and most importantly why we need to meet you. We are looking for a highly competent leader and excellent manager who brings sound judgement, political awareness and the ability to navigate complexity with calmness and emotional intelligence. Of course you will have strong diplomatic skills. You will be comfortable in presenting and engaging with your audience. You will know how to inspire others in a variety of situations. Good governance is second nature in running a competent council with big ambitions. We have elections in May 2027 so you will be starting your new position with a newly elected council. What we offer: • Competitive salary • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme • Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on well‐being with access to independent counselling, coaching and mentoring services • Essential car users’ allowance • A relocation package – if required and individually negotiated • The CiLCA qualification should already be in place but outstanding candidates would be given twelve months to achieve this. Preference will be given to those candidates who hold CiLCA. • The opportunity to continue your professional development. For the full recruitment pack contact our Local Council Consultancy Associate pauldavidwynne@gmail.com. Closing date for applications: 28 September 2026 (by 11.59pm) Interviews in person: 23 October 2026

If you would like to discuss the role informally, please contact Sarah Stear, Head of Sustainability, sarahstear@warwickshire.gov.uk.

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.suffolkjobsdirect.org

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/274692/professional‐lead‐envi‐ ronment‐energy‐and‐climate‐adaptation/

Closing date: 11.30pm, 9 September 2026. Interview date: 16 September 2026.

Closing date: Midnight on 15th September 2026 Interview date: 28th September or 1st October 2026

MAINTENANCE MANAGER Salary: £38,220 - £41,771 Highways Services are looking for a Maintenance Manager. To assist in ensuring the timely completion of works operations so as to achieve the optimum balance of customer and employee satisfaction together with achieving the Services’ financial objectives.

Attendance and Safeguarding Officer Permanent Contract Band 11 £38, 220 - £40,777 (Pro rata, Per annum) 37 Hours, 195 days The Governing Body of Stranton Primary School are looking to employ a highly motivated, enthusiastic and suitably qualified attendance and safeguarding officer to support children at Stranton Primary School. The position will join our existing staff team who strive to achieve the very best for each and every one of our children. Candidates will have experience of working within a primary school environment. Candidates should be suitably qualified and experienced. Stranton Primary School was designated as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas in our latest OFSTED report (January 2024). Stranton Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to Safer Recruitment measures, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check. Application forms and additional information are available on the trust website https://www.edenacademytrust.co.uk/Careers/Va cancies/ and should be returned to Mr N Nottingham, Executive Headteacher/CEO CEO@edenacademytrust.co.uk Closing Date: Friday 18th September 2026 Interviews: w/c 21st September 2026

TEAM MANAGER (THROUGH CARE 2 TEAM) Salary: £51,356 - £55,751 per annum Join an Outstanding Children's Service and Make a Real Difference in Hartlepool Hartlepool is a vibrant and ambitious town with a clear vision for the future. At Hartlepool Borough Council, we are passionate about making our town the very best it can be, and we are looking for dedicated, motivated, and committed professionals to help us achieve that vision. We are seeking an experienced and inspirational Team Manager to join our Through Care Team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a skilled and committed team that provides high-quality support to children and young people in our care, helping them achieve the best possible outcomes. About You You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification at degree or diploma level (or equivalent) and have substantial post-qualifying experience working with children and families. You will be passionate about achieving positive outcomes for children, confident in leading and developing others, and committed to delivering high-quality social work practice. Hartlepool Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment measures, including an enhanced DBS barring list check and you will also need to be registered with Social Work England. For further information, please contact Nicola Dunleavy, Head of Service on 01429 523720. For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Team_Manager_T hrough_Care_2_Team_/301055 Closing date: 7th September 2026

Data Engineer Salary: £41,771 to £44,075 per annum About the Team Warwickshire County Council is looking for a Data Engineer to help shape how data supports services, communities and decision-making at a time of major change for local government. As Warwickshire prepares for the creation of two new unitary authorities in April 2028, reliable, well-designed data pipelines, integrations and analytical platforms will be essential. This role sits at the heart of that work: maintaining the systems services rely on today while helping us modernise how we manage, join, share and use data for the future. About the Role You may already be working in data engineering, but you could also be a recent graduate, an apprentice completing your training, or someone looking to move into data engineering from software development, analytics, GIS or another technical field. We do not expect you to have experience of every technology we use. If you have practical experience of using a scripting or programming language, building or orchestrating data pipelines, or cleaning and transforming complex data, we encourage you to apply. Your experience may have been gained through employment, education, a placement, an apprenticeship or substantial project work. What matters most is that you can demonstrate sound technical foundations, an aptitude for solving data problems, a willingness to learn and the potential to develop quickly. In your application, please give us an example of a data or automation problem you have tackled, explain the approach and tools you used, and describe your own contribution. You will have flexibility in how and where you work, and the support of a friendly multidisciplinary team working across data engineering, property information and GIS. To discuss the role please contact Paul Larcombe, Data Engineering & GIS Manager at paullarcombe@warwickshire.gov.uk For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/274894/data-engineer/ Closing date: 22nd September 2026 Interview date: 28Th September 2026

WHAT IS INVOLVED? • To assist in ensuring the effective and efficient management of staff and operatives in accordance with the County Council’s Policies and Procedures. • To organise and control resources required on a day to day basis for those projects assigned to the postholder. • To identify and plan resource requirements and to prepare project programmes of work as necessary and liaise with the Area Manager accordingly. We encourage you to contact Neil Summerson via email at neil.summerson@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role. WHAT WILL I NEED? • NVQ Level 3 Supervisors or equivalent or in a closely related discipline. • Experience in the management of works of highway maintenance and construction. • Experience in the application of Health & Safety legislation and procedures on highways sites. • Experience of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 or similar. For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Maintenance_M anager/301124 Closing date: 8th September 2026 Interviews will be held on week commencing 28th September 2026. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.


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