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Cleaner Supervisor

📍 Newcastle upon Tyne More in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle Upon Tyne are seeking to employ a Cleaner Supervisor at Throckley Primary School Contract Type: Permanent | Working Pattern: Part time | Salary: £26,403 - £27,254 per annum, pro rata (Pay award pending) | Advert End Date: 22/08/2026 23:59 |

Pest Control Technician (2 posts)

Newcastle City Council are seeking to recruit 2 x Pest Control Technicians to join our team Contract Type: Permanent | Working Pattern: Full time | Salary: £29,064 - £31,022 per annum (pay award pending) | Advert End Date: 16/08/2026 22:59 |

Thorney Close Primary School - Site Supervisor

Thorney Close Primary School (soon to be Silver Birch Primary School) are seeking to recruit a Site Supervisor Contract Type: Permanent | Working Pattern: Please see advert text | Salary: £26,403 - £28,142 | Advert End Date: 04/09/2026 12:00 |

Strategic Advisor

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)
💷 £56,127 - £62,906

£56,127 - £62,906: West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA): If you are looking for a unique opportunity, dealing with Britain’s largest infrastructure project, this may be the role for you.Our HS2 and Strategic 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham

Senior Family Time Worker

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
💷 £35,412 to £38,220 per annum More in Dudley

£35,412 to £38,220 per annum - (salary subject to experience): Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council: Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people? Do you have experience working with vulnerable children and families, combi Cable Plaza, Waterfront West, Brierley Hill, Dudley

Assistant Caretaker

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
💷 £25,185.00 - £25,583.00 More in Dudley

£25,185.00 - £25,583.00: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council: Assistant Caretaker VacancyLocation: Pens Meadow School, Tiled House Lane, Pensnett, DY5 4LNWe are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity at Pen Pens Meadow School, Tiled House Lane, Pensnett, Brierley Hill, West Midlands

Neighbourhood & Tenancy Team Leader

Bromsgrove and Redditch Councils

Grade 8 SCP 30-34 (£40,777 - £45,091): Bromsgrove and Redditch Councils: Situated in North Worcestershire, Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council share services. The Councils are committed to being a cust Woodrow Housing Services

Support Worker

Worcestershire County Council
💷 £23,824 per annum

£23,824 per annum: Worcestershire County Council: Job Title: Support Worker Salary: £23,824 per annum 35 Hours per Week Location: Bromsgrove Team: Bromsgrove Resource Centre Permanent Are you enthu Bromsgrove

Principal Environmental Health Officer

Rugby Borough Council
💷 £40,777 - £45,091 More in Rugby

£40,777 - £45,091: Rugby Borough Council: You’ll take the lead in delivering service improvements, enhancing professional standards, consistency, and customer outcomes. Rugby, Warwickshire

Principal Environmental Health Officer

Rugby Borough Council
💷 £40,777 - £45,091 More in Rugby

£40,777 - £45,091: Rugby Borough Council: You’ll take the lead in delivering service improvements, enhancing professional standards, consistency, and customer outcomes. Rugby, Warwickshire

2x Deputy Director, Defra Legal Advisers (Circular Economy / Marine & Fisheries)

Government Legal Department
📍 Bristol Flexible 💷 £86,000 a year

Job summary From healthcare to artificial intelligence, energy to national security, we provide legal advice to government departments on nation-changing subjects. At Government Legal Department we have a vital, single-minded purpose: to help the Government govern well within the rule of law. This is complemented by our exciting vision to be an outstanding legal organisation, committed to the highest standards of service and professionalism and a brilliant place to work where we can all thrive and fulfil our potential. Our work touches almost every aspect of public life. We are the largest provider of legal services across government, working on high profile matters. Our respected professionals are involved in everything from regulation and litigation to advice on drafting legislation. They provide expertise to the full range of government departments. We are at the heart of delivering the government’s priorities and our success depends on our people. GLD is a non-ministerial government department headed by the Treasury Solicitor, our Permanent Secretary, and employs nearly 4000 people, including nearly 3000 legal professionals. We have offices nationwide, in Bristol, Leeds, inner and outer London and Manchester. Our lawyers can also be located within other departments and overseas. GLD also depends on a range of cross-functional professionals to provide our corporate services. There are nearly 1000 colleagues playing an essential part in helping GLD to achieve its purpose and truly deliver much more than law. This is an exciting time to join GLD, with cutting edge legal work on global issues and a transformation agenda which is ensuring the Department exemplifies the Modern Civil Service . To find out more about what we do you can view our introductory film . On our website you can hear from team members, find out how to apply and learn about the benefits of working for GLD. You can also read more about the future vision for GLD in our GLD Strategy 2024 – 2027 . Job description Defra Legal Advisers (DLA) provides legal advice across the full breadth of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Defra is responsible for protecting and enhancing the environment, supporting a thriving food, farming and fisheries sector, safeguarding animal and plant health, and driving sustainable economic growth. DLA advises on some of the most complex, high-profile and politically significant issues facing Government. Our lawyers support Ministers and officials across the full policy lifecycle, from the development of policy and legislation through to implementation and delivery. As a member of the DLA Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in delivering the DLA Strategy and leadership pledge, helping to build a directorate that delivers for Defra's priorities, promotes inclusion and collaboration, develops its people, and provides high-quality legal services across Government. We are recruiting two Deputy Directors to lead legal teams operating at the forefront of Defra's agenda: Deputy Director, Circular Economy will lead a team providing legal advice on major environmental reforms, including waste crime and enforcement, recycling and waste reform, extended producer responsibility, product sustainability reforms and a significant programme of secondary legislation supporting the Government's circular economy ambitions. Deputy Director, Marine and Fisheries (Oceans) will lead a team advising on marine conservation, fisheries management, international marine negotiations and environmental protection. The team supports Ministers on complex domestic and international legal issues, including fisheries agreements, marine protected areas, biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction and other strategically important marine priorities. Key Responsibilities Demonstrate legal leadership in a key priority area for government Personally advise the Secretary of State and Ministers on all aspects of domestic and international law Support others to advise Ministers on both international and domestic law in a complex legislative landscape Build networks that enable you to operate seamlessly across boundaries Exercise sound political and legal judgement Be a strong team leader, fully committed to the development of your team Support the development of a newly configured team, fostering close links to other teams in DLA; and Play a critical leadership role in DLA as part of our SLT These roles offer the opportunity to provide legal leadership on matters of national importance, working directly with Ministers and senior officials on legally and politically sensitive issues. You will help shape policy outcomes, influence decision-making across Government and contribute to the strategic leadership of Defra Legal Advisers. Person specification It is important through your CV and Personal Statement that you provide evidence and examples of proven experience of these selection criteria. Below are details of the essential criteria from the Civil Service Success Profiles that make up these roles. Further guidance can be found at Success Profiles . The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: Behaviours (all points assessed at application and interview) Leadership Working Together Managing a Quality Service Developing Self and Others Technical Legal Professional Skills Essential – must be demonstrated at application and interview Brings wider legal experience and knowledge to bear, demonstrating creative thinking and the ability to facilitate practical solutions. Effectively manages legal risk Provides sound legal direction to the team and takes responsibility for the professional work of the team. Excellent knowledge, understanding and experience of public law. Desirable Desirable criteria will be used when there is a need to distinguish between candidates who are closely tied or the same after the initial consideration of essential criteria, at sift and interview. Experience of international negotiations and international law [Marine and Fisheries – Oceans] Security Clearance Level All GLD employees must hold BPSS. In addition to this, those based in our London offices must hold or be willing to obtain CTC level clearance for this role. If London based, you can start your position pending this clearance level, however your appointment will be conditional upon obtaining CTC clearance. More information can be found about the vetting and clearance levels before completing your application. Sponsorship and Visas There is the possibility that GLD can provide sponsorship for skilled workers, as long as they meet the eligibility criteria set down under current immigration legislation. GLD does not guarantee sponsorship will be provided or that an applicant will be successful in gaining a skilled worker visa. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that they meet the criteria for sponsorship. They also have the responsibility to notify the Resourcing Team that they require Sponsorship at the start of the onboarding process into GLD. This applies to existing civil servants as well as external candidates. Qualifications Applicants should have a minimum of a 2:1 honours degree in their first degree (in any subject). Where an applicant holds an overseas degree qualification this should be equivalent to a 2.1 degree. GLD will consider applicants who do not have a 2.1 degree but only where satisfactory evidence of equivalent high level academic and/or professional achievement can be provided (e.g. via relevant experience and results achieved for the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE, Legal Practice Course (LPC), Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC)). Applicants must be qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales however, we also accept applications from overseas qualified candidates. You must have completed a training contract/pupillage/qualifying employment or have been exempted from this by the Law Society, the Bar Council or CILEx. Please note that candidates cannot apply more than 3 months before their qualification date. Professional entry criteria for Chartered Legal Executives (i.e. Fellows): Chartered Legal Executives are eligible to apply where (i) a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) is held; or (ii) the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE has been completed; or (iii) where exams have been passed (i.e. a score of 50% or above achieved), at CILEx Level 6*, in all of the following seven foundation subjects in law: 1. Contract Law 2. Criminal Law 3. Equity and Trusts Law 4. European Union Law 5. Land Law 5. Public Law 6. Law of Tort *Note: There are specific requirements relating to academic achievement in the CILEx Level 6 exams where these are being used to demonstrate 2.1 degree equivalence as set out below. Chartered Legal Executives should note that GLD will be willing to accept an, overall, average score of 65% or above across exams passed in the seven foundation subjects in law (where studied at CILEx Level 6) as demonstrating 2.1 degree equivalence (where a 2.1 degree is not held). Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Technical Legal Professional Skills Benefits Alongside your salary of £86,000, Government Legal Department contributes £24,914 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Learning and Development at GLD GLD has a comprehensive learning and development offer for all employees. We offer a programme of in-person/hybrid and virtual sessions providing learning on profession-specific, soft skills, technical skills, and different topics. For our SCS colleagues these include: SCS Induction SCS Induction toolkit Quarterly SCS drop-in sessions. Focus on development and talent management signposting with Q&A SCS Development Toolkit Signposts the learning and development opportunities provided by the Cabinet Office for SCS across government and within GLD. Action Learning Sets SCS1 GLP action learning sets Departmental Leadership Group (all SCS 2 and above) are part of a bespoke high-performance leadership and development programme including Action Learning Sets Other bespoke options available Psychometric testing Lumina Sparks for new SCS2, providing a personalised reading of an individual’s strengths and development areas Executive Coaching In-house shadowing and mentoring/coaching Networking Deputy Director Forum, established by the DDs in GLD. Its aim is to support and help each other manage the challenges of your roles and develop leaders. Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Experience and Technical skills. Application To apply for this post you need to complete the application on Civil Service Jobs . The deadline for this application is 24th August 2026 at 12:00 Midday . You can search for the job using the reference number below. In your application you will be assessed on the following: addressing the Technical Legal Professional Skills and the following behaviours: A CV setting out your employment history including key experiences, and qualifications. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years, as part of the online application form. The CV will be used to assess the key skills and experience and technical legal professional skills , as set out in the Person Specification slide, as a first stage sift. Personal statement of 1250 words addressing the Technical Legal Professional Skills and the following behaviours : ​ Leadership​ Working Together​ Developing Self and Others ​ Managing a Quality Service Failure to complete all documents will mean the panel only have limited information on which to assess your application against the criteria in the person specification. Please ensure that all documents contain your full name. Should you encounter any issues with your online application or are unable to apply online please contact [email protected] . CV Guidance for candidates Please note that CV forms part of the online application form. Please find the following guidance on how to populate the three sections of the CV when completing the online application: You will be asked to provide your, employment history and qualifications. For Employment History – please add your employment history, you can set out the roles you have completed in the past with start to end dates. Please include your key experiences in this section For Qualifications – please list the details of your relevant education and qualifications achieved. Failure to complete all documents will mean the panel only have limited information on which to assess your application against the criteria in the person specification. Should you encounter any issues with your online application or are unable to apply online please contact [email protected] . Application Errors Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. We understand mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days (Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we will not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form, please contact us via: [email protected] . Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example – ‘Please re-open my application – XXX & vacancy closing date 24th August 2026. Shortlist You will receive an acknowledgment of your application through Civil Service Jobs once your application has been submitted. The panel will then assess your application to select those demonstrating the best fit with the role by considering the evidence you have provided against the criteria set out in the ‘Person Specification’ section. Failure to address any or all of these may affect your application. If there are a large number of applications the panel will conduct a staged sift. The initial sift will be on the CV alone. Candidates assessed as demonstrating the required experience in their CV will progress to the second stage of the two-stage sift where their Personal Statement will be assessed. Candidates assessed as not demonstrating the required experience in their CV will not progress to have their Personal Statement assessed; they will be deemed as unsuccessful in the first stage of the two-stage sift. In the eventuality that there are a high number of applicants successful at sift, GLD may operate a longlist, whereby applicants who have been shortlisted and met the minimum pass mark but are not selected for interview will have their application placed on hold. After the initial interview round candidates on the longlist may be offered an interview, should there still be posts available. Assessments If you are shortlisted, you will be asked to take part in a Staff Engagement Exercise. These assessments do not result in a pass or fail decision. Rather, they are designed to support the panel’s decision making and highlight areas for the panel to explore further at interview. Full details of the assessment process will be provided to shortlisted candidates at the earliest opportunity. Informal Conversations Shortlisted candidates will also have the opportunity to speak to the vacancy holder, James Maskell, prior to the final interview to learn more about the role and the organisation. Please note this is an optional part of the process, not part of the formal assessment process. Interview You will be asked to attend a panel interview in order to have a more in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person Specification. As part of this interview candidates may be required to deliver a short 5 –minute presentation aligned to the person specification and the title of that presentation will be confirmed in advance. This will be scored on key skills and experience. Interviews will take place in-person in-person at 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF. Full details of the interview format will be provided to shortlisted candidates prior to interview. Offer, Feedback and Reserve List The timeline later in this pack indicates the date by which decisions are expected to be made, and all candidates will be advised of selection decisions as soon as possible thereafter. All advertised dates are subject to change at short notice. We are unable to offer feedback to candidates who have not attended an interview. Candidates who attend an interview will also be offered written feedback from a member of the interview panel. We appoint in strict order of merit. If you meet the minimum criteria for this position but are not successful for a post, you will be placed on the reserve list for up to 12 months. We then may contact you to see if you are interested in a post at the same, or a lower grade, in GLD should one arise. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) .The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : James Maskell Email : [email protected] Recruitment team Email : [email protected] Further information You have the right to complain if you feel there has been a breach of the Recruitment Principles. If you feel that your application hasn’t been treated in accordance with these Principles and wish to make a complaint, please contact [email protected] in the first instance. Please title your email as follows: Job Reference Number – Job Title – Recruitment Complaint. Complaints must be submitted in writing within 30 days of the incident or the decision which has caused the complaint. To fully engage with the issues raised GLD require that you submit evidence of your complaint. 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Cleaner

Warwickshire County Council
💷 £12.85 per hour

£12.85 per hour: Warwickshire County Council: Cleaner Hatters space best start family hub 12 Hours a week– Permanent – Monday to Thursday 6am to 8.30am Friday 6am to 8am Salary: £12. 85 per h... Nuneaton

Highways Systems and Data Apprentice

Warwickshire County Council
💷 £20,947 per annum

£20,947 per annum: Warwickshire County Council: Start Your Career in Highways Technology and Data Warwickshire County Council is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Apprentice Highways Sy... Warwick,Warwickshire

Cleaner

Warwickshire County Council
💷 £12.85 per hour

£12.85 per hour: Warwickshire County Council: Cleaner Coleshill Fire Station 20 Hours a week– Permanent – Monday to Friday 5am to 9am Salary: £12. 85 per hour About Us and The Team Joining ou... Coleshill

Driver

Warwickshire County Council
💷 £17,566 -£19,082 per annum

£17,566 -£19,082 per annum: Warwickshire County Council: About The Role Transport Operations arranges all home to school transport provision for students with special educational needs as well as transp... Nuneaton