Housing and Respiratory Illness Project Officer

Contract Managerial position at Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

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Grade 7, £35,745 up to £40,221 per annum pro rata plus an essential car user allowance of £850 per annum
37 hours per week, 2-year fixed term contract

The seven districts of Leicestershire working together through the Lightbulb Partnership have identified a need for a pilot Housing and Respiratory Project to be delivered across the County. The project will by working with housing providers, enforcement teams and hospitals in Leicestershire to implement a consistent proactive approach to identify damp and mould hazards within households, and ensure corrective action is taken by providers.

The project will also help to develop links and pathways for service users to close any gaps in service delivery with housing and primary / secondary care. This in turn will lead to more cohesive services which will assist in the prevention of respiratory illnesses by establishing clear referral pathways and training for professionals.

The lasting legacy of the project will be greater links between public bodies and robust processes that help to reduce the likelihood of serious respiratory illnesses developing or being worsened by conditions within the home.

What you will do:

  • Support clients with housing assistance applications, providing advice and completing paperwork.
  • Develop and deliver training programs for housing and health services on the impact of adverse housing on health.
  • Engage with internal and external forums, working groups, and partner organisations.
  • Help with the preparation of reports and presentations for various audiences, including cabinet, scrutiny and corporate groups.
  • Develop and implement strategies to address the causal factors of damp and mould, such as fuel poverty and cost-of-living challenges.
  • Ensure effective remedial actions are taken and build a legacy of knowledge through frontline staff training.
  • Undertake site visits with front line staff, to better understand current practices to better develop training and recommendations.

Applicants should have:

  • Excellent investigative and analytical skills.
  • The ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • A passion for public health.
  • A commitment to collaborative working and problem-solving.
  • Self-motivation and be an organised individual with excellent problem-solving skills.

We operate a ‘hybrid working’ model with a mix of office based, home and remote working available when suitable.
The contractual base will be office based with agreed flexibility to work from home or at remote working locations in the borough

Application Process

HBBC welcomes applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.

Please apply via the HBBC website.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will expire on 29th January 2024.

Environmental Health Officer - Housing

Contract Managerial position at Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

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Grade 8, £40,221 up to £44,428 per annum pro rata plus essential car user allowance of £850 per annum lump
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7 hours per week, 2-year fixed term contract

HBBC is seeking a qualified Environmental Health Officer to work within the Private Sector Housing Team to carry out a range of private sector housing duties.

You will liaise with tenants, landlords, and other agencies; importantly you will have the opportunity and support to use the range of powers available to you to improve the housing standards and living conditions throughout the Borough.

You will need to have a sound knowledge of housing law and private sector housing issues as well as being a confident and self-motivated professional with excellent communication skills.

You will be responsible for carrying out HHSRS inspections in both single and multi-occupancy dwellings being a key player in the delivery of a proactive and reactive service to both landlords and tenants.

You must hold the HHSRS certificate and have daily access to a car and a full UK driving licence.

We operate a ‘hybrid working’ model with a mix of office based, home and remote working available when suitable. The contractual base will be office based with agreed flexibility to work from home or at remote working locations in the borough.

Application Process

HBBC welcomes applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.

Please apply via the HBBC website.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will expire on 28th January 2024.

Graphic Designer

Full-Time Commercial position at Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

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Grade 5, £27,334 up to £31,364 per annum pro rata
37 hours per week on a permanent, full-time contract

Are you a talented graphic designer who can create eye-catching graphics? HBBC has a rare opportunity for a highly skilled designer with a fresh and creative approach who would like to work across a wide range of formats.

The full-time role will involve designing attention-grabbing social media graphics and leaflets, corporate documents, posters, engaging exhibition material, attractive signage as well as advertisements and other design materials, making sure they are accessible to everyone.

The perfect candidate should be excited for the challenge of designing creative and brand consistent graphics and must be able to work independently, quickly and accurately. We are also looking for someone adept at project managing design work and used to juggling a variety of different projects while working to deadlines.

We operate a ‘hybrid working’ model with a mix of office based, home and remote working available when suitable. The contractual base will be office based with agreed flexibility to work from home or at remote working locations in the borough.

Application Process

HBBC welcomes applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.

Please apply via the HBBC website.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will expire on 21st February 2024.

Maintenance Surveyor Supervisor

Full-Time Commercial position at Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

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Grade 6, £31,364 up to £35,745 per annum pro rata
37 hours per week, on a permanent, full-time contract

The successful candidate will be working in a team of Maintenance Surveyors/Supervisors and will work within Council dwellings to:

  • Carry out surveys to identify defects
  • Prepare specifications of works
  • Issuing of works to the trade workforce and contractors
  • Supervise all aspects of housing repair and maintenance projects, also our trade workforce when required

Applicants should be suitably qualified in the field of building construction (HNC or equivalent), be self-motivated, accurate and capable of dealing with tenants, contractors and trade workforce in a pleasant and responsible manner.

Applicants must be highly motivated to provide quality assurance of all repairs and maintenance works to ensure the highest quality service for the Councils tenants.

Experience of using tablets/handheld computers would be advantageous, a driving licence is required for travel between sites.

Application Process

HBBC welcomes applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.

Please apply via via the HBBC website.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will expire on 12th February 2024.

Electoral Services Manager

Full-Time Managerial position at Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

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£48,221 up to £52,428 per annum pro rata, this salary includes a market supplement
37 hours per week on a permanent contract


HBBC is looking for an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our busy Electoral Services Team. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in supporting the management and delivery of elections in our Borough including local, regional, and national elections, referenda, and polls in accordance with statutory legislation. The next scheduled election is the Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire Election scheduled for May 2024.

You will oversee the planning, organisation, and delivery of day-to-day operation of electoral services in relation to the annual electoral registration canvass; implementing new processes required by forthcoming legislation from the Elections Act; the publication of the electoral register and the maintenance of the electoral register throughout the year ensuring that all statutory requirements are met.

What you will need:

  • Be politically aware, have a substantial knowledge of electoral legislation with the ability to interpret and apply it.
  • Enthusiastic and can lead, supervise, and motivate the team to work to the best of their abilities.
  • Hold the Association of Electoral Administrators (AEA) Certificate of Electoral Administration
  • Have a customer orientated approach along with excellent communication skills to engage with people at all levels of the Council. In addition, all candidates should have excellent IT skills, good attention to detail and possess the ability to work under pressure to meet conflicting deadlines.
  • Due to the nature of the role, during Election periods and the annual canvass, you will need a flexible working attitude and the ability to work outside of normal core office hours.

We operate a ‘hybrid working’ model with a mix of office based, home and remote working available when suitable. The contractual base will be office based with agreed flexibility to work from home or at remote working locations in the borough.

Application Process

HBBC welcomes applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.

Please apply via the HBBC website.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will expire on 18th February 2024.

Tailor

Full-Time Commercial position at Top Quality Stitch

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Full time tailor required.

Application Process

For further details, please contact Top Quality Stitch on 01455 324658 or 07847 486780

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