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As a new unitary Council, embedding a new structure, this is a great time to join us as we develop staff and shape the way we work in Homelessness and Housing Solutions within our local community providing the best possible service.<br><br><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>Candidates would have a minimum of two years relevant work experience in a customer focused environment with an ability to work at a fast pace, demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication. You will be a skilled negotiator with an ability to problem solve, prioritise your own workload and make effective contributions to an incredible team. The successful candidate will be resilient, a self-starter and able to make sound decisions.</p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,203 - £37,067","publishDate":"2025-05-13T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-02T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://uat.neworbjgp.co.uk/logos/logos/4666d095-c5ef-4ec4-adb2-5fd872d70c50.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"79ec20f1-caaf-4429-85b4-669f864d9d3e","title":"Maintenance Supervisor","employer":"ID 273","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p><span>West Northamptonshire Council are seeking a dynamic person to deliver a programme of maintenance and repairs at the Council’s corporate buildings, including reactive, compliance and pre-planned work such as, but not limited to, small decorating jobs, building checks, changing taps, unblocking toilets and maintenance tasks that support keeping WNC corporate buildings safe, warm, and dry.</span></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p><span>This role is accountable to the One Angel Square Facilities Manager, responsible for the direct line management</span><span> </span><span>of the Trainee Maintenance Officer and the distribution and checking of the Maintenance Officers work.  The role sits within Assets and Environment, part of the Place, Economy, and Environment Directorate in West Northamptonshire Council.</span></p><p><span>The successful applicant should have previous experience of managing people and be able to work on their own initiative, with minimum supervision. The role involves physical exertion and manual handling experience is essential, as is the ability to assess and mitigate risks.</span></p><p><span>A full clean driving licence is essential to this role.</span></p><p><br></p><h2>Company information</h2><p>We're a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. As a new authority, we're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.</p><p>Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.</p><p>Hear more from Anna Earnshaw, our Chief Executive, about working for West Northants Council: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU\">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU</a></p><p>At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. 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There is also the opportunity to improve and protect the quality of the environment including contaminated land, air and noise pollution.</span></p><p><span>The role can be based at any of our three locations, and flexible working will be supported.  It will be expected that the successful candidate can attend the office or other locations as required from time to time.</span></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p><span>You will have excellent communication skills and experience of working with partner organisations to develop strong links with internal colleagues and external partners.</span></p><p><span>Be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of a subject relevant to the role, such as contaminated land or noise control</span></p><p><span>You will have a full driving license and use of a vehicle to undertake the duties of the post.</span></p><p><span>You will fully understand the role in the context of safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.</span></p><p><span>You will be able to use noise and other monitoring equipment to gather data and be able to analyse and interpret results</span></p><h2>Company information</h2><p> At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,190 - £41,797","publishDate":"2025-05-12T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://uat.neworbjgp.co.uk/logos/logos/38608c07-3fa2-460d-a0f5-434d7138a677.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2c725e37-f308-4687-9b8f-f7709fbba307","title":"Senior Flood Risk Officer (Drainage)","employer":"ID 273","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Professional subscriptions / registration</strong> - if your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><h2>About the role</h2><p>West Northamptonshire Council has created a new team focused on developing and delivering innovative flood and water drainage solutions. The team is led by the Flood and Water Team Manager, reporting to the Head of Works within the PLACE directorate of the Council. </p><p>The team will act as the Council’s Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) providing professional support and advice on flood and water management and be instrumental in developing its approach to the forthcoming changes to the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.</p><p>If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please feel free to contact Mohamed Admani, Flood & Water Manager (Assets and Environment): mohamed.admani@westnorthants.gov.uk</p><p><strong>We reserve the right to close this advert early.</strong></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>We are looking for individuals that have experience working with or within LLFA's on statutory consultee role. </p><p>We want applicants that want to test boundaries, develop, and deliver, innovative approaches to reducing flood risk to our communities.</p><p><strong>Please note previous applicants need not apply again.</strong></p><h2>Company information</h2><p>We're a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. As a new authority, we're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.</p><p>Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.</p><p>Hear more from Anna Earnshaw, our Chief Executive, about working for West Northants Council: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU\">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU</a></p><p>At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.</p><p>Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,861 - £46,304 + 20% Market Supplement","publishDate":"2025-05-11T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://uat.neworbjgp.co.uk/logos/logos/0c86a4e4-31cf-4d0b-b40b-f4a126c22465.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"000580e5-2719-41ab-8258-54800420a7fa","title":"Enforcement Investigation Officer","employer":"ID 273","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p><span>We have an exciting opportunity in our Highways & Transport Traffic Enforcement Team for an Enforcement Investigation Officer.  We are looking for a highly motivated, efficient, enthusiastic and flexible individual who has proven experience of working in the field of parking, bus lane and moving traffic enforcement.</span></p><p><span>Based out of One Angel Square, Northampton, NN1 1ED.</span></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p><span>We are looking for someone who can work to tight deadlines, under pressure, and who is friendly, reliable, willing and ready to learn new things.</span></p><p><span>Applicants will need to be comfortable working as part of a team, be able to demonstrate excellent communication and listening skills, along with a commitment to continuous improvement.  You will need a good level of IT skills and have a good attention to detail.</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>Company information</h2><p> </p><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,716 - £30,251","publishDate":"2025-05-11T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-11T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://uat.neworbjgp.co.uk/logos/logos/fc47283f-a3e9-4d5f-8fa1-63bcad09e79b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"94d9358e-fb69-4a9b-b590-4bfe57b4c809","title":"Housing Allocations and Quality Manager","employer":"ID 273","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><div>The Housing Allocations team at West Northamptonshire Council are looking for an experienced manager to help us deliver a compliant, high quality service for the people of the county. </div><p><br></p><div>The post is based at One Angel Square in Northampton, with the option of flexible working across our main offices. You will be part of a dedicated management team who are committed to making the service the best it can be.<span><br></span>\n</div><div><br></div><div>For an informal conversation, please contact Henry Gregory, henry.gregory@westnorthants.gov.uk.</div><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£49,587 - £52,860","publishDate":"2025-05-08T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-25T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://uat.neworbjgp.co.uk/logos/logos/54b2f189-6ae4-4257-a399-3c5094473cb7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"06324b13-36a5-49c9-adb4-db5a78df4d2c","title":"Senior Planning Policy Officer","employer":"ID 273","department":"","location":"Towcester","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>Are you passionate about shaping the future of our towns and communities? </p><p>We are seeking a proactive and dedicated professional to join our Planning Service team and help deliver high-quality planning services that make a real difference.</p><p>We need you to take charge in shaping the future of our community by delivering high-level, expert planning policy guidance and insight to the Council—driving decisions in alignment with Town and Country Planning legislation and beyond.</p><p><strong>We also have a two year fixed contract vacancy as well, please specify in your application your preference. </strong></p><p><strong>We reserve the right to close this advert early. </strong></p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,861 - £46,304","publishDate":"2025-05-08T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://uat.neworbjgp.co.uk/logos/logos/e8482742-4308-4c27-a568-2e98bb454e18.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"322cc512-389d-4bc6-82f5-05075c716ea2","title":"Neighbourhood Warden","employer":"ID 273","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>Are you ready to accept the challenge of helping to create an attractive, clean and safe environment for the residents and visitors to West Northamptonshire? </p><p>We are looking for a hardworking, practical person with the ability to think and act on their own two feet to join our Neighbourhood Warden Team.  You will be the eyes and ears of the community for a specific area of West Northamptonshire, working closely with community groups and a range of partner agencies to make a real difference to the area.  </p><p>Using a range of education and enforcement tools you will take action to deal with issues including fly tipping, littering, dog fouling, accumulations of refuse and commercial waste management.  Our Wardens have Accredited Person status under the Police Reform Act and training will be given to help you develop your skills to carry out the role. </p><p>You must be prepared to work outside in all weathers patrolling your area on foot and to undertake some evening and weekend work.  </p><p>You must have a full drivers licence. </p><p><strong>We have 1 permanent, 2 x 18 month fixed term and 1 x 10 month fixed term positions available, please state which one you would be willing to be considered for and which one is your preference on your application.</strong></p><h2>Additional information</h2><ul>\n<li>Experience of working in a community environment and dealing with businesses and members of the public in difficult situations.  </li>\n<li>You must be a good team player to support the wider team across the whole of WNC. </li>\n<li>Knowledge of Environmental Crime </li>\n<li>A valid current driving licence </li>\n<li>Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication /interpersonal skills to forge relationships with the local community and businesses and encourage motivate and enthuse in order to facilitate positive change. </li>\n<li>To be able to deal with difficult situations and resolve conflict. </li>\n<li>Prioritising/organising heavy workload and use own initiative to set priorities, meet targets, monitor, evaluate and to review own workload. </li>\n</ul><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,203 - £37,067","publishDate":"2025-05-07T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://uat.neworbjgp.co.uk/logos/logos/725e19c6-3b24-4450-aa49-0d97571eb514.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4d4a5ace-6468-4624-828f-321e8f1a8899","title":"Senior Estates Surveyor","employer":"ID 273","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>West Northamptonshire Council is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Estates Surveyor into its Property Strategy and Estates team. As a member of the team, the Senior Estates Surveyor will have the opportunity to work on an extremely varied and diverse property portfolio. The role will include the delivery of high-profile property management activities including lease renewals, rent reviews, title disputes etc which have a significant degree of legal complexity as well asset disposals and acquisitions, working.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at West Northamptonshire Council. You will support the Councils objectives of shaping a Property Strategy and Estates function that will be an example of best practice, and one that will deliver the best outcomes for the residents of the West Northamptonshire.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p><span>You’ll bring with you a wealth of experience which will enable you to ensure the efficient and cost-effective running of opera</span>tional, income producing and strategic sites and individual assets to minimise outgoings and maximise income. Your strong negotiation skills will aid the acquisition and disposal of property, rights, and licences, including compensation claims, as directed. You’ll provide invaluable estates support on legal and contract issues.</p><p>Excellent project management skills are essential as you’ll manage complex projects on behalf of the Council and other stakeholders and will plan, identify, and anticipate challenges and obstacles within those projects and work with stakeholders. </p><p>Your strong communication skills will enable you to represent the team as an interface between Tenants and the Council on operational property matters, and to represent the interests of key stakeholders and to provide good quality professional advice on estate management and valuation matters, and to advise colleagues on professional and technical issues.</p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48,378 - £51,571 (pay award pending)","publishDate":"2025-05-04T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-29T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://uat.neworbjgp.co.uk/logos/logos/00f34de0-4e5c-47b0-ae01-2235daa282b2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e6865d07-9070-4812-8724-031d99f22f08","title":"Graduate Estates Surveyor","employer":"ID 273","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>West Northamptonshire Council is currently seeking to appoint a Graduate Estates Surveyor into its Property Strategy and Estates team. As a member of the team, the Graduate Estates Surveyor will have the opportunity to work on an extremely varied and diverse property portfolio. The role will include the day-to-day management of a programme of Landlord and Tenant activities, including lease renewals and rent reviews as well asset disposals and acquisitions, working, with the full support of the Council, towards becoming a professional member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors at the earliest opportunity. </p><p> </p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join the team and develop your surveying career with West Northamptonshire Council. You will support the Councils objectives of shaping a Property Strategy and Estates function that will be an example of best practice, and one that will deliver the best outcomes for the residents of the West Northamptonshire. </p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>You’ll bring with you existing experience from completing a recognised degree which will enable you to support the efficient and cost-effective running of operational and income producing assets to minimise outgoings and maximise revenue income. Through experience of general estates management practices gained through your degree or possible work placement, you will assist in the negotiation of acquisitions and disposals and provide valuable wider support to the Estates team to deliver the best possible outcomes and gaining the requisite skills and experience to become a professional member of the RICS.  </p><p>Your good oral and written communication skills will enable you to represent the team as an interface between Tenants and the Council on operational property matters, and to make recommendations on service improvements and activities to support the transformational objectives of the council’s services.  </p><p><br></p><p>You will need to:  Be educated to Degree level or equivalent in an Estates Management or similar disciplineBe a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (or equivalent professional qualification)Have experience of working with all MS Office applications (Word, Excel, MSTeams).Have a desire and commitment to build a career as a Chartered Surveyor and work towards becoming a professional member of the RICS as expediently as possible.Have good written and oral communication skills.Have a good understanding of Landlord and Tenant matters and principles affecting local government, contracts, and related issues. </p><h2>Company information</h2><p> </p><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,369 - £36,163 (pay award pending)","publishDate":"2025-05-04T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-29T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://uat.neworbjgp.co.uk/logos/logos/ae3c780e-7893-4c01-aea5-71bc87ffe905.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"19ddd89f-f338-4007-8713-de0116382f51","title":"Debt and Welfare Benefits Officer","employer":"ID 273","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>West Northamptonshire Council has been on a dynamic journey of transformation since the change to become a unitary authority in April 2021. We have an exciting opportunity in our Debt and Money Advice team as a Debt and Welfare Benefits Officer. The team offers a full range of debt and benefit support to our residents including maximising income and reduce debt and budgeting advice.</p><p>The successful candidate will be appointed to support the recent increase in demand due to the cost of living crisis to ensure that we can continue to deliver a valuable service to the residents of West Northamptonshire.</p><p>The role is based at One Angel, with work at other offices as required, including offsite home visits.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>An in-depth knowledge of welfare benefits and/or debt advice casework as well as the ability to understand and explain complicated government legislation is vital to this role. Excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills are essential.</p><p>You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to work both as part of a team and flexibly, on your own initiative.</p><p>Skills and experience needed:</p><ul>\n<li>A suitable recognised qualification in debt advice or welfare benefits or qualified by experience.</li>\n<li>A high degree of numeracy and literacy skills.</li>\n<li>Good interpersonal skills.</li>\n</ul><h2>Company information</h2><p> </p><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31324 - £33017","publishDate":"2025-05-01T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-23T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://uat.neworbjgp.co.uk/logos/logos/fe8dd043-a221-4859-b975-da62645b79a5.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"da1f03d9-6781-4c2b-a6ea-ce8875d5bf0c","title":"Data Engineering and DBA Manager","employer":"ID 273","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>Are you passionate about turning raw data into powerful insights? West Northamptonshire Council is looking for an exceptional Data Engineering and DBA Manager to continue the modernisation of our entire data infrastructure. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape how data is managed, shared and secured across the council. You'll be at the forefront of our digital transformation – continuing to move us from legacy on-premise systems into a cloud-first (Microsoft Fabric), insight-driven future. Reporting to the Head of IT Operations and working within our innovative Digital, Technology & Innovation team, you’ll initially lead a skilled team of four senior technical experts, with plans to grow the function as we strengthen our data capability.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>We’re looking for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology, strategy and delivery - someone who sees data not just as numbers, but as the fuel that drives better decisions and better services. You’ll bring a wealth of experience in data engineering, database administration and cloud technologies, along with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement. You’ll be a confident communicator, able to bridge the gap between technical teams and business needs, and a natural leader ready to grow and inspire a team. If you're excited by the idea of building a modern, fit-for-purpose data environment that makes a tangible difference to how a council serves its community, then we want to hear from you.</p><h2>Company information</h2><p> </p><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£63,510 to £69,613 (pay award pending)","publishDate":"2025-04-29T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-30T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://uat.neworbjgp.co.uk/logos/logos/32831520-68bd-4d31-afcc-5918e3d27b3b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0911d530-be4c-4049-9c90-9b34caa384a1","title":"Domestic Cleaning Assistant (Turnfurlong)","employer":"ID 273","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a></p><h2>About the role</h2><p>The 'Recovering Independence Bed' unit will be delivered by a range of staff, from both health and social care settings. Our team will deliver clinical care, rehabilitation support and care support, ensuring people experience the best quality of service they can, in a prompt and seamless way.</p><p>The services will provide a unique opportunity to work with a dedicated team, with experience from both elements of health and social care, to deliver vital intermediate care for people in Northamptonshire.</p><p>The team will provide quality care for our people, specialising in rehabilitation/reablement and sub-acute care for people discharged from acute hospitals.</p><p>As the focus of the centres is rehabilitation and reablement you will be working in an integrated multi-disciplinary team that includes senior nurses, staff nurses, unregistered staff, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, medical staff and social care colleagues.</p><p>To be an essential part of a team of people in a service for vulnerable adults who require care and support. To deliver a housekeeping service for the people we support to live in a comfortable, well maintained and homely environment.</p><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><p> </p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>You will have previous experience or be able to demonstrate the ability to use industrial cleaning tools and equipment. Able to work to Health & Safety policies, procedures and COSHH regulations   </p><p>Possess the ability to display empathy, kindness, respect and compassion, and to build relationships with those we support and those around them. </p><p>Ability to work flexibly, e.g. evenings, weekends, bank holidays to meet the needs of the service and its customers </p><p>At minimum we offer 2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks \"Buddy scheme\" too. We will settle you in, gradually.</p><p> Apply now! As we may close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for this role before the expiry date.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Career development and training opportunities     </strong>       </p><p>Our team’s learning and development is very important to us. It ensures we have the right people, with the right skills, doing the right job. We are committed to career development and have a variety of career pathways, for those who want to progress or specialise. </p><p>Please note: There is no option to offer sponsorship or transfer of.</p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£12.59ph + Pay award pending","publishDate":"2025-04-28T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-15T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://uat.neworbjgp.co.uk/logos/logos/1c407627-55f9-40f2-a6c1-bc3d64bfa0e5.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"83d72b9e-5507-433b-89a8-c212d7d08fea","title":"Care Support Assistant (Obelisk House) part time","employer":"ID 273","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle</strong> to work scheme.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li><strong>Car Lease scheme.</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><p> </p><h2>About the role</h2><p>Obelisk House provides exceptional levels of support in residential and Dementia care.</p><p>It is situated in a residential suburb in Northampton and it offers a wonderful living environment in which our residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.</p><p>We have teams of friendly and committed staff who provide the highest level of dementia care and residential care.</p><p>With our great accommodation and facilities and a programme of activities, our care home evoke a home from home atmosphere in which our residents can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><div>\n<p>As we offer full hands-on training with relevant certifications, you don't have to have experience. BUT you do need to have the want and will to make individuals feel seen and cared for.</p>\n<p>At minimum we offer 2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks \"Buddy scheme\" too. We will settle you in, gradually.</p>\n<p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost</strong><strong>. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p>\n<p>Apply now!</p>\n<p>As we may close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for this role before the expiry date. </p>\n</div><div><strong>Career development and training opportunities           </strong></div><p>Our team’s learning and development is very important to us. It ensures we have the right people, with the right skills, doing the right job. We are committed to career development and have a variety of career pathways, for those who want to progress or specialise.</p><p>All new starters are required to complete the Care Certificate, if not already completed previously, alongside mandatory training within their induction period. Courses are updated throughout your employment.</p><h2>Company information</h2><p>We're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.</p><p>Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.</p><p>At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.</p><p>Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£13.19ph","publishDate":"2025-04-27T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-28T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://uat.neworbjgp.co.uk/logos/logos/fb16d5dd-bdc2-4d57-8e83-3092fa43e74c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c18eeb4c-dfb4-430f-bc52-2c539a6e4a9c","title":"Head of IT Strategy and Architecture","employer":"ID 273","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>West Northamptonshire Council is on the lookout for an inspiring Head of IT Strategy & Architecture to drive our digital ambitions forward. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the IT Strategy and architectural landscape for the council, working closely with key stakeholders including our Chief Information Officer to create the necessary roadmaps that support the WNC One Vision.</p><p>Sitting at the heart of our Digital, Technology & Innovation division, you’ll take the reins of a talented team of architects and play a central role in how we design, develop and deliver modern, efficient, and impactful digital services.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>We’re looking for someone with vision, energy and a passion for using technology to make a real difference. You’ll be a strategic thinker and natural leader, confident in navigating both the technical detail and the bigger organisational picture. </p><p>Your background in enterprise architecture and IT strategy means you know what great looks like - and how to get there. Whether you’re setting direction, building teams, or influencing at the highest level, you’ll bring clarity, expertise and a collaborative spirit to everything you do. If you’re excited by the idea of shaping the future of public services through technology, we’d love to hear from you.</p><h2>Company information</h2><p> </p><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£82,113 to £88,231 (pay award pending)","publishDate":"2025-04-23T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-24T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://uat.neworbjgp.co.uk/logos/logos/a7b694c3-9a9c-4c9f-bab2-67c848f3ca05.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2a8cf7e5-0a45-4a85-b5b5-5884dec28ea4","title":"Technical Support Officer (Fixed Term Contract)","employer":"ID 273","department":"","location":"Towcester","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Commsave-</strong> Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><h2>About the role</h2><p>Our Technical Support team is the engine room that supports the entire Planning and Building Control Service. Our Support Officers are the interface with the council’s Customer Services team and provide high quality communication and technical advice to our service users. The team registers and validates all planning and building control applications and is responsible for leading our programme of process reviews, our system updates as well as driving and monitoring our overall service performance.  </p><p>As a Technical Support Officer, your main role is to make sure everyone – customers, the public, both internal and external stakeholders (including our Councillors) – receive high quality, consistent and efficient support for the effective administration and performance management of the Planning and Building Control Service.  </p><p>You will play a key role in supporting the Head of Development Management, Technical Support Team Leaders and all other members of the Planning Service in their role and duties. </p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>You will need a genuine interest in the planning and building control environment and an interest in ensuring our community in West Northants thrives. </p><p>Our ideal person will have experience working in a busy customer focused area and have fantastic communication skills as you will engage with the public and handle their feedback, making sure everything aligns with our corporate standards. Plus, you will pitch in with process improvements, communications strategies, and training programs. In planning and building control, we are passionate about people, places and sustainability.  </p><p>We balance development to support new housing and jobs with protecting the environment for future generations and our commitment to net zero by 2030. We want to create an outstanding natural environment, fit for future generations. If this is something that you feel excited about, we’d love to hear from you.</p><h2>Company information</h2><p> </p><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28716 - £30251","publishDate":"2025-04-22T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-30T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://uat.neworbjgp.co.uk/logos/logos/21b21527-5310-4fd0-a7ae-7dc7d0ccb802.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7051d8d0-76b6-4ae5-9ed2-a18aa0d72a23","title":"Educational Psychologist","employer":"ID 273","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. 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We are keen for staff at all levels to contribute to, or lead initiatives and projects in line with our model of distributed leadership, giving opportunities to develop, experience and contribute to strategic developments.</p><p>The EPS is committed to developing services in response to community needs. We provide a broad and extensive centralised training offer and promote emotional wellbeing for school staff through our coaching and supervision offer. The service leads on the Northamptonshire Baby Room Project and the Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) programme, and we are developing initiative into MELSA.</p><p>The service will provide you with a comprehensive induction and CPD programme and regular professional supervision. Additional mentoring support will be provided if you are a newly qualified EP. </p><p>We have extensive links with training universities, with two members of our EP team employed as tutors on EP training courses - along with other links to local universities.</p><p>If you would like an informal discussion about the role, and the new directions which the Service is taking, please email Gavin Morgan, Interim Principal Educational Psychologist and tutor at University College London - <a href=\"http://westnorthants.gov.uk\">gavin.morgan@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>   </p><p>or Kathryn Davidson, Interim Principal Educational Psychologist - <a href=\"mailto:kathryn.davidson@westnorthants.gov.uk\">kathryn.davidson@westnorthants.gov.uk</a></p><p>West Northamptonshire Council covers the geographical area to the south and west of Northamptonshire. The service is based at One Angel Square in central Northampton. The EPS promotes a balance of face to face, alongside remote working. You will be provided with a laptop and mobile phone to support a flexible approach. </p><p><strong>Salary will increase up to £63,348 FTE with 3 SPA points. </strong></p><p><strong>Previously awarded SPA points will be honoured. </strong></p><p><strong>West Northamptonshire Educational Psychologists are employed on local scales - which exceed Soulbury terms - alongside a generous annual leave entitlement of up to 34 days (FTE).</strong></p><p><strong>West Northamptonshire value our EPs - HCPC registration fees will also be paid.</strong></p><p><strong>Relocation expenses can be claimed when appropriate.</strong></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>We look forward to hearing from applicants who have:</p><ul>\n<li>An interest in developing innovative and creative practice</li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li>\n<li>A commitment to improving the life chances of others, and particularly those from vulnerable and/or marginalised groups</li>\n<li>An ability to work collaboratively with different professionals</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Applicants will need to be professionally qualified and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), unless currently in training. </strong></p><h2>Company information</h2><p> </p><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52,614 - £58,583 (with up to 3 SPA points)","publishDate":"2025-04-08T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://uat.neworbjgp.co.uk/logos/logos/01c3ffb2-6c50-46e1-b584-37960bef52a5.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b5c6ab60-46aa-4b69-9f3e-db48e9c3f7c4","title":"Social Work Assistant Team Manager (Adults)","employer":"ID 273","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. 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You’ll need exceptional interpersonal skills, a passion for quality and inclusion and the ability to build, manage and develop effective working relationships with people and partners. </p><p><strong>Hours: </strong> Our standard hours are 9 to 5 pm, Monday - Fridays. </p><p><strong>You’ll need</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Higher post qualifying training in relevant discipline or management qualification</li>\n<li>Management experience over a range of professional roles with significant experience of managing functions in a number of specialisms e.g. Older People, Mental Health, Learning Disability, Adult Safeguarding</li>\n<li><strong>You will be required to drive and have transport.</strong></li>\n</ul><p>Please see the attached Job spec for further information. </p><p>We may be able to support Sponsorship and/or relocation package, if you have Social Work England in place. </p><p>If you would like to discuss this role further than please contact gina.braithwaite@westnorthants.gov.uk </p><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost.</strong></p><p><strong>It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><h2>Company information</h2><p> </p><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,816 - £45,175 + Pending pay review","publishDate":"2025-04-08T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-31T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://uat.neworbjgp.co.uk/logos/logos/db16d904-9d7e-47ba-b7bd-ee677ee34ec9.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8efe9ec8-c6d4-43b3-a2bc-9dc5079013c1","title":"Senior Section 106/CIL Officer","employer":"ID 273","department":"","location":"Towcester","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Commsave-</strong> Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><h2>About the role</h2><p>West Northamptonshire Council is looking for a dedicated and proactive Developer Contributions Officer to help drive forward its place-shaping agenda. </p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the best developments are delivered across the region.</p><p><strong>Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. </strong></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>You will need to be methodical, have an attention to detail and be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about planning and development, with a commitment to delivering positive change in West Northamptonshire. If you are ready to make an impact, we would love to hear from you.</p><p> </p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,234 to £40,778","publishDate":"2025-04-07T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-13T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://uat.neworbjgp.co.uk/logos/logos/a833d3c7-173a-41c3-a5e1-0a9211ef1993.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e2fb4a4a-ddb4-487d-99cd-a53a5b2a3e87","title":"Qualified Social Worker - Adults","employer":"ID 273","department":"","location":"Northamptonshire","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. 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This has given us the opportunity to really look at how we provide adult social care on a more localised level, leading to lots of exciting innovations and a new model of working which puts people and their communities firmly at the heart of what we do.  </p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>If you are passionate about adult social care, have a social work qualification/equivalent and are registered with Social Work England, we would love to hear from you. </p><p>We are looking for individuals with a proactive, innovative approach who can problem solve creatively, and have a passion for fostering the strengths of individuals. You will play a crucial role in conducting timely assessments, developing support plans, and implementing support in accordance with the Care Act 2014. As someone who is committed, hardworking, and enthusiastic, you will thrive in working in a fast-paced environment. Strong communications skills will be essential, as you'll be working collaboratively with a wide range of partners, including community groups and the voluntary sector as well as colleagues in health and other sectors. </p><p>If you love a challenge and have an openness to learn, join us on this rewarding journey of making a true difference in the lives of the individuals we support in West Northants. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Career development and training opportunities </strong> </p><p>As a Social Worker joining West Northants Council, you’ll receive a supportive induction and shadowing period to enable orientation to the service. It is important to us that we ensure we have the right people, with the right skills, doing the right job.  </p><p>We are committed to career development and offer training and development opportunities for those who want to progress or specialise, for example AMHP training (for those 2 years post-qualified).  We will pay for your Social Work of England registration, and all our Social Workers receive a paid subscription to Community Care inform, where you can access research, practice guidelines, legislation updates etc., to support your professional development.</p><p>We welcome applications from newly qualified social workers. NQSW applications will be considered in line with vacancies best suited across adult social care teams. As well as Assistant team manager/PSW.</p><p><a href=\"https://jobs.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs/job/Assistant-Team-ManagerPrincipal-Social-Worker-Northampton-North-and-East-Community-Hub/5665\">ATM/PSW - click here </a></p><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost</strong><strong>. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. 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Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,234 - £40,778 D.O.E","publishDate":"2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-31T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://uat.neworbjgp.co.uk/logos/logos/6b73c199-9bf0-4e68-a726-eb544b89688c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false}],"totalResults":30,"page":1,"pageSize":20,"facets":{"ContractType":{"0":30},"WorkingPatterns":{},"EmployerType":{"health & social work/care":30},"PublishDate":{"1":0,"2":3,"3":7,"4":11,"5":30},"LocationType":{"3":30},"JobTypes":{}},"randomNumber":0,"noOfFeaturedJobs":0,"bounds":[{"lat":52.28459,"lng":-1.1907423},{"lat":52.243786,"lng":-1.1907423},{"lat":52.243786,"lng":-1.140412},{"lat":52.28459,"lng":-1.140412},{"lat":52.28459,"lng":-1.1907423}],"error":null}},"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1747309492225,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["jobs",null,"northampton",null,null,{},{"contractType":[],"workingPatterns":[],"locationType":[],"jobTypes":[],"employerType":[],"datePosted":5},2,1],"queryHash":"[\"jobs\",null,\"northampton\",null,null,{},{\"contractType\":[],\"datePosted\":5,\"employerType\":[],\"jobTypes\":[],\"locationType\":[],\"workingPatterns\":[]},2,1]"},{"state":{"data":null,"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1747309490621,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["jobTypesAutocomplete",null],"queryHash":"[\"jobTypesAutocomplete\",null]"}]}
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Temporary Accommodation Officer

ID 273

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£34,203 - £37,067

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Maintenance Supervisor

ID 273

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£31,324 - £33,017

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Environmental Protection Officer

ID 273

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£39,190 - £41,797

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Senior Flood Risk Officer (Drainage)

ID 273

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£42,861 - £46,304 + 20% Market Supplement

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Enforcement Investigation Officer

ID 273

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£28,716 - £30,251

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Housing Allocations and Quality Manager

ID 273

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£49,587 - £52,860

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Senior Planning Policy Officer

ID 273

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£42,861 - £46,304

Towcester (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Neighbourhood Warden

ID 273

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£34,203 - £37,067

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Senior Estates Surveyor

ID 273

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£48,378 - £51,571 (pay award pending)

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Graduate Estates Surveyor

ID 273

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£33,369 - £36,163 (pay award pending)

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Debt and Welfare Benefits Officer

ID 273

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£31324 - £33017

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

Data Engineering and DBA Manager

ID 273

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£63,510 to £69,613 (pay award pending)

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 15 days ago

Closing today

Domestic Cleaning Assistant (Turnfurlong)

ID 273

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£12.59ph + Pay award pending

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 16 days ago

Care Support Assistant (Obelisk House) part time

ID 273

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£13.19ph

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 17 days ago

Head of IT Strategy and Architecture

ID 273

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£82,113 to £88,231 (pay award pending)

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 21 days ago

Technical Support Officer (Fixed Term Contract)

ID 273

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£28716 - £30251

Towcester (On-Site)

Posted 22 days ago

Educational Psychologist

ID 273

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£52,614 - £58,583 (with up to 3 SPA points)

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Social Work Assistant Team Manager (Adults)

ID 273

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£41,816 - £45,175 + Pending pay review

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Senior Section 106/CIL Officer

ID 273

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£38,234 to £40,778

Towcester (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Qualified Social Worker - Adults

ID 273

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£38,234 - £40,778 D.O.E

Northamptonshire (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

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