Key Accountabilities:
Learn and assist with the administration of recruitment and selection processes, including using the Council’s Applicant Tracking System and DBS platform, while observing how to create a positive candidate experience
Support the team in progressing candidates through recruitment stages promptly, learning how service level agreements and performance indicators are met
Respond under guidance to basic recruitment enquiries from potential applicants, developing confidence in representing the Staffordshire County Council Employer Brand professionally
Assist Resourcing Advisors in preparing and distributing job descriptions, person specifications, and advertisements, learning how these attract a diverse and relevant applicant pool
Observe and begin to provide advice to managers on recruitment processes and policies, under supervision, to build knowledge and confidence
Support administration for new starters, including helping to prepare induction arrangements and ensuring accurate records, while learning the importance of smooth onboarding
Learn to draft offer letters and contracts using templates, ensuring accuracy under supervision and understanding council policies and procedures
Provide general clerical support to the Resourcing and Recruitment Team, while learning best practices for handling confidential information securely
Assist with record-keeping, ensuring candidate and job information is stored correctly in line with data protection regulations and retention schedules
Help keep stakeholders informed by updating progress under guidance and learning how to escalate issues appropriately to your manager
Support employer brand initiatives, learning how diversity and inclusion are promoted and how Staffordshire County Council is positioned as an employer of choice
Observe and assist in offering advice to applicants about careers and using recruitment systems, developing an understanding of the digital tools and processes the team use
Attend career events with the team if needed, providing administrative support and learning how to promote the Council effectively to potential candidates
Assist with redeployment processes, learning how to speak sensitively with managers and employees in line with the policy
Support People Services projects as required, gaining understanding of work the wider People Services team do and the related administrative tasks
Keep up to date with changes in employment law and recruitment practices by engaging in training and development opportunities provided
Training:
Training delivery is based on a blended model of one-to-one sessions every 4 weeks, with group sessions, webinars, online courses, video, and additional support as required
Training Outcome:
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the learner could progress into a permanent recruitment or HR administration role within Staffordshire County Council or the wider public sector, with opportunities to further develop into senior administrative, HR officer or recruitment specialist roles
Employer Description:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively. We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future. We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Make a positive change – work for The Alcohol & Drug Service Lead Development TrainerGenerisFull-timeHessle/Agile Salary £30403 - 36729 Depending on experience. Generis is the specialist training and development department of ADS, delivering accredited and bespoke training. The Lead Development Trainer role is an exciting career opportunity for someone with experience of delivering and developing training. The sector is in the process of developing a national training programme and standards, so the opportunities for development are enormous and the future is exciting. If this appeals to you, read on. The successful candidate will join an established team with a reputation for quality and innovation. With a focus on development and growth you will work alongside the team to expand our portfolio of training. If you have the L3 in Education and Training and a L3 in Leadership and Management or equivalent, then we would like to hear from you. To arrange for an informal discussion with Laura Jarvis contact: 01482 320606 PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK. In return, ADS are offering: ● Generous annual leave, 29 days annual leave per annum, rising to 31 after 2 years’ service and 34 after 5; plus, Public Holidays● Attractive Pension Package (6% employer contribution)● Non contributary Health Scheme● Excellent training opportunities● Enhanced sick pay● Along with joining ADS at a time of exciting and fast-growing change Substance misuse affects everyone so, working at ADS is more than a job, it’s an investment of time to make a real difference to the lives of people wherever they live. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The ADS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity. We promote the fair and equal treatment of potential and existing employees and service users. The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) are a registered charity who have been transforming the lives of people affected by drugs and alcohol misuse for over 40 years. To apply please click on the link provided.
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Join a fast-growing and highly experienced planning and consents team that’s helping to deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure and renewable energy projects. From rail, road, and high-voltage transmission to major business, commercial, and clean energy developments, they’re supporting clients at the forefront of the transition to a low-carbon economy. You will ideally be based in Leeds, London, or Birmingham and seeking hybrid flexible working. The team has a proven track record in advising on a wide range of projects across multiple consent regimes — including DCOs, TWAOs, Section 36, and TCPA applications. They have successfully managed and submitted several Development Consent Orders (DCOs), a multi-billion-pound Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO), and numerous renewable energy planning applications, with more projects now entering their NSIP journey. With some of the few professionals in the UK to have delivered DCO consents from inception through to approval, the company are establishing themselves as a leading national provider of consents and planning expertise — and we’re looking for ambitious Planners and Senior Planners to join them! You’ll be part of one of the country’s fastest-growing infrastructure teams, working alongside major clients such as Network Rail, National Highways, and National Grid, as well as renewable energy developers and investment firms contributing to the UK’s clean energy ambitions. What You’ll Be Doing: Provide professional planning and consents advice across a range of sites and sectors.Prepare and submit major planning applications and negotiate with local authorities and statutory stakeholders.Support the DCO lead and collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams on nationally significant projects.Prepare written representations, support at hearings and public inquiries, and promote sites through local plan processes.Represent the business at networking events and industry forums, providing technical insights and thought leadership.Manage and deliver projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes, efficient budgeting, and programme delivery. What We’re Looking For: A qualified Planner (MRTPI or equivalent) or experienced professional with a background in NSIP or similar consent regimes.Strong understanding of planning law and practice, with excellent written and analytical skills.Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary project teams — ideally within consultancy or local authority environments.Familiarity with the rail, transport, utilities, or renewable energy sectors would be an advantage.A proactive, collaborative mindset and the confidence to engage with clients and stakeholders.Willingness to travel across the UK when required. Why Join? The company offers a highly competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including:Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.Options to purchase additional annual leave.Health cash plans, cycle-to-work schemes, and other flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle.A supportive, forward-thinking environment that values professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance. This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark within a growing team delivering projects that shape the future of the UK’s infrastructure and clean energy landscape. About Us Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector. Inclusive Application Process Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.....Read more...
Make a positive change – work for The Alcohol & Drug Service Substance Misuse Social Worker – Open Access and Assessment TeamThe Alcohol & Drug ServiceFull-timeDoncaster Salary £25905 - 31611 Depending on experience. The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) are a registered charity who have been transforming the lives of people affected by drugs and alcohol misuse for over 40 years.Aspire is a partnership between ADS and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH). It combines the strengths of both NHS provision under the leadership of a consultant with the strengths of the voluntary sector provided by ADS. The partnership has worked together for over 20 years providing Drug and Alcohol Services to our local communities. It is a forward thinking and innovative partnership that works closely with the recovery communities it serves to provide flexible, responsive services which offer the best possible outcomes for its service users and community it serves.It is a very exciting time to be working in the drug and alcohol field with significant new career opportunities being created.The Open Access and Assessment (OAT) team provide advice and brief interventions, some structured key working, assessments and a needle exchange service to people entering the treatment system.If you are a qualified and registered Social Worker, with experience or an interest in working with substance users we would like to hear from you.This post is full time (37.5 hours). The office hours are Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm with a late night to 7.30pm on a rota basis.To arrange an informal discussion with Claire Beevers or Stephen Mitchell, contact Tel: 03000 213900Interviews will be held in Doncaster on 25 February 2026PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.In return, ADS are offering:- Generous annual leave, 29 days annual leave per annum, rising to 31 after 2 years’ service and 34 after 5; plus, Public Holidays- Attractive Pension Package (6% employer contribution)- Health Scheme- Training opportunities in line with the personalised learning and development plan- Enhanced sick pay.- Social Work registration paid.- Along with joining ADS at a time of exciting and fast-growing change.Working at ADS is more than a job, it’s an investment of time to make a difference to the lives of people with substance misuse issues and their families.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.The ADS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity. We promote the fair and equal treatment of potential and existing employees and service users. To apply please click on the link provided.
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Are you looking to use your organisation and event co-ordinator skills to make a real impact on the lives of young people? Are you passionate about the STEM subjects?In this role, you will be working with schools, colleges, out-of-school groups, businesses and other organisations to ensure that all young people in the area have the opportunity to understand the variety of STEM careers available to them if they pursue and achieve qualifications in STEM subjects.Benefits
Full-time, permanent positionSalary - £26,000 to £28,000 per annum25-days Holiday plus 8 bank public holidaysTime off in Lieu flexible working systemMileage paid at 45p per mileHome-based, with 4 days a month at LEBC's City Centre office with free parkingThe role covers the East Midlands, with responsibility for a specific territory, for example, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire.Driver's licence essential
Main Responsibilities:Together with the Careers and STEM Manager and colleagues you will primarily work to deliver the STEM Learning contract targets for the East Midlands STEM Ambassador Hub, along with bespoke projects. This will include:
Supporting and developing relationships with teachers, through emails, meetings and networking events, in Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, Further Education Colleges and out-of-school groups, to ensure they have the knowledge and tools to promote STEM careers to their studentsGrowing the number of STEM activity requests received from teachers and out-of-school group organisers for support from our volunteer bank of STEM Ambassadors. When requests come in, finding and matching suitable volunteer Ambassadors, helping to develop suitable activities when necessary and facilitating a self-managing relationship between STEM Ambassador and teacher/organiserOrganising and facilitating teacher and STEM Ambassador network meetings or events, and arranging Ambassador support for teacher CPD activitiesSupporting and building on existing relationships with volunteer STEM Ambassadors and STEM organisations and businesses within the area, and helping them to extend the type and number of activities that they support and extend their engagement to new schools, colleges and out-of-school groupsRecruiting new companies and STEM Ambassadors to extend the range of occupations represented and showcased by the scheme locally and ensuring that the volunteer population is diverse in terms of background, gender and ethnicitySupporting and developing individual STEM Ambassadors, including induction (and other training) and helping them to develop their confidence and skills to enable them to engage effectively with young peopleCollecting evaluation data on STEM Ambassador activities as required by STEM Learning and LEBC to evidence the positive impacts of the support on young people, including regularly writing and publishing case studies/testimonies of successful interventions and PR articles via web and social mediaWorking closely with other local and regional STEM Partners, including Local Universities, Local Skills and Enterprise Partnerships, The Careers and Enterprise Company, and Maths and Computing Hubs, to grow STEM Ambassadors' involvement in STEM inspiration activities beyond the school/college environmentWorking with other local and national STEM enrichment providers such as the British Science Association, Museums, and professional institutions to provide a wide range of opportunities for STEM Ambassadors to engage in, as well as promoting their schemes and opportunities to schools and teachersRecording all data on the STEM Learning Digital PlatformCarrying out other duties and reporting progress as requiredAny other reasonable requests in accordance with the position, both within the team and/or supporting other LEBC projects where required
The post holder will be home-based, with travel to LEBC's office in Leicester on a regular basis. The post holder should be willing to travel extensively to schools and other sites across the East Midlands. On occasion, there may be a requirement to attend meetings and training further afield. Expenses will be paid in accordance with LEBC guidelines.The nature of the work may occasionally involve the postholder carrying duties outside of normal working hours. Overtime working is paid as time off in lieu.The postholder may be required to attend, from time to time, training courses, conferences, seminars or other meetings as required by his/her own training needs and the needs of the company.Personal SpecificationQualifications and Training
Minimum of GCSE's grade C and above in English, Maths & ScienceA Levels or Degree equivalent in a STEM subject highly desirable
Experience and Skills
Experience in planning, arranging and leading events for small and large groups.Experience of working with a wide range of customers/stakeholders.Ability to work to targets and work effectively and accurately under pressure.Effective organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.Excellent and engaging communication skills, both written and verbal, to deliver complex concepts and opportunities clearly in an engaging and inspiring style.Ability to use all Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, proficiently.Experience of creating and delivering engaging activities and workshop,s preferably to young people.Knowledge of the school STEM curriculum and education sector issues, and the national STEM agenda.
Attitude and Temperament
Able to demonstrate creative approaches to engage and inspire commitment and buy-in.Able to demonstrate problem-solving skills.Team worker with the ability to work creatively on own initiative, a self-starter.Willingness to learn new skills as required.
Job Circumstances
Successful applicants must have a current driving license and insurance cover for business purpose use.Willingness to work outside normal hours and flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends with prior notice given.
How to Apply:If you are interested in this role and would like to learn we would love to hear from you. Please attach your CV to the link provided.LEBC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and an enhanced DBS will be required for this role.....Read more...
About YouMake a real impact where it matters most.At the Mining Remediation Authority, we’re dedicated to protecting people, places and the environment across former mining areas. Every day, we work to keep communities safe by managing mining‑related hazards to strengthening long‑term resilience across Great Britain's coalfields. Our work is meaningful, fast‑paced and always evolving and we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for making a difference.About the roleWe’re excited to offer an opportunity for a skilled and proactive Resilience Manager to join our Resilience team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the organisation is fully prepared to anticipate, respond to and recover from incidents that affect our people, services, and the communities we serve.You’ll help shape and strengthen our business continuity and emergency response arrangements, build capability across the organisation, and support multi‑agency working in a dynamic, nationally important environment. If you thrive on collaboration, problem‑solving and leading with confidence during high‑pressure situations, this is a role where you’ll truly make an impact.About The RoleWhat you’ll be doing
Proactively developing and enhancing the MRA’s business continuity and emergency response arrangementsSupporting colleagues across the organisation to build deeper resilience knowledge and confidenceLeading and contributing to incident response, recovery and structured debriefsDelivering training and mentoring staff in a multi‑agency contextBuilding strong relationships with internal teams and external partnersIdentifying improvements, future risks and opportunities through continuous horizon scanningRepresenting the MRA professionally at multi‑agency meetings and sector forumsWhat we’re looking forYou’ll bring solid experience in resilience, emergency planning or business continuity, along with the confidence to advise, influence and support others at all levels. You’ll be comfortable working in fast‑moving situations, making decisions and providing clear, calm leadership when it matters most. Role location: Hybrid working (on average 2-3 days working out of our Mansfield office) Schedule:Application closing date: 1st February 2026Sifting date: 3rd February 2026Interviews: w/c 9th February 2026 Security:Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.About Mining Remediation AuthorityOur benefits:
A cutting-edge pension scheme with an impressive employer contribution rate of approximately 28.97%.Experience our values-based recognition scheme that celebrates your contributions.Flexibility in working patterns, whether it's full-time, part-time, or compressed hours.Embrace flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs.Enjoy a generous holiday allowance of 27.5 days annually, plus the flexibility to add 6 extra days to that, alongside 8 public holidays.Benefit from a comprehensive parental leave policy with 26 weeks of full pay (subject to eligibility).Get support to further your professional qualifications and payment for one annual professional subscription.Access a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being.Unlock exclusive employee discountsEnsure your well-being with an annual health check and receive £15 monthly towards well-being activities.Enjoy the convenience of on-site free parking, along with complimentary tea, coffee, and soft drinks at our Mansfield office.Working with us:We offer different ways to work flexibly, and the following types of flexibility are usually possible: job share, flexible hours, working from home for part of the week and compressed hours. Please feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you at your interview.With a genuine commitment to flexible working, we believe that work life balance is incredibly important.Who we are:Here at the Mining Remediation Authority, we really are a great team to work with. We’re united in our passion and commitment to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas.We carry out a wide variety of essential services from responding to coal mining hazards, to keeping everyone and everything safe from mine water pollution.We are excited about what our future holds. Our work is helping to develop a new sustainable source of renewable energy for the UK. By harnessing the energy from mine water heat, we hope to play a key role towards helping the UK to meet net-zero emissions by 2050.We truly are a supportive organisation where we all live and breathe our values. We are inclusive, trusted and progressive in everything that we do.Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, and we actively promote equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process.As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria and identify as disabled or from a minority ethnic background, this aligns with our values.We recruit based on your skills, experience and potential not your ethnicity, background, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. To help ensure fairness, we anonymise applications by asking you to remove personally identifiable information before they are reviewed by hiring managers. This helps us reduce unconscious bias and focus solely on what matters, your ability to succeed in the role.If you’re successful in joining us, it’s because we believe in your ability to make a meaningful contribution. By continuing to improve the diversity of our organisation, we strengthen our collective knowledge, creativity, innovation and living our values of being trusted, inclusive, and progressive every day.If you require reasonable adjustments or an alternative format to apply, please contact us at Recruitment@MiningRemediation.gov.uk or call us on 01623 637000. We are happy to support you through the process. ....Read more...
