14 Jobs found

Support the preparation, development and implementation of the Council’s transport policies, strategies and studies, with a particular focus on inclusive, net zero transport networks, electric vehicle charging infrastructure and the council’s Local Transport Plan 4. These two roles will provide support across the Transport and Infrastructure team, spanning transport policy and appraisal, public transport, electric vehicles and active travel modes and safer travel for all.An exciting opportunity to join our ambitious and dynamic strategic transport teamCheshire West and Chester Council is looking for enthusiastic and committed applicants for two roles within our Strategic Transport and Infrastructure team. Whether it’s developing plans and strategies which will shape the future of transport...

To provide administrative and procedural support to the Legal department.To provide legal support to the teams to ensure all the support requirements of the teams are met.Dealing with incoming and outgoing post including:- collecting outgoing post and taking it to post room, arranging Royal Mail Special delivery/DX & similar, arranging couriers, sorting incoming post by team/person, scanning/distribution to appropriate person.To deal with the signing and sealing process of legal documents.Please contact Victoria Roberts for an informal chat via email - victoria.roberts@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme ...

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Programme Manager to lead Cheshire and Warrington’s delivery of DWP’s flagship employment support programme – Connect to Work. The programme aims to help people with long-term health conditions and/or disabilities and other disadvantaged groups to access employment and succeed in work. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and managing the programme, ensuring it meets the needs of the Cheshire and Warrington community and aligns with our strategic goals.The post holder will report to central government, senior local authority managers and local partners and stakeholders on progress whilst ensuring that targets are met and the programme is delivered within budget and in line with relevant regulations and public...

To lead and manage a team of Personal Assistants (PAs) who provide support to the Chief Executive; Executive Directors and Directors of the CouncilTo manage the team resources to ensure full accountability for spend and to ensure effective, efficient management of the budget is maintained - including through the modernisation of existing ways of working - and to provide the Chief Operating Officer with high quality executive secretarial, administrative and personalised support.PA Team Leader and PA to the Chief Operating OfficerWe are looking for a PA (Personal Assistant) Team Leader to lead a team of PAs who provide high-quality executive secretarial, administrative and personal support to the Council’s senior leadership team and Cabinet.This is a full-time role for 37 hours per week, Mon...

To provide the Chief Executive with high-quality executive, secretarial, administrative and personalised supportPA to the Chief ExecutiveWe are looking for a PA (Personal Assistant) to provide the Chief Executive with high-quality executive, secretarial, administrative and personalised support.This is a full-time role for 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.About the roleAs the Chief Executive's PA, you will support them to maximise the effective and efficient use of their time on a daily basis, as they work to progress the priorities of the Council and the communities we serve.Key tasks will include planning and scheduling meetings and events; preparing agendas; taking and sharing minutes and action notes; co-ordinating travel arrangements; ensuring Directors receive briefings and informa...

Cheshire West and Chester Transactional Services are pleased to announce that we are looking for an Onboarding Administrator. Our well regarded service looks forward to welcoming you.The onboarding administrator will undertake a comprehensive range of specialised administrative and technical activities relating to employees’ contractual terms and conditions. The postholder will review and verify information provided by managers to ensure that this is consistent with the offer documentation, prepare contracts of employment and issue to new recruits via Hireserve and approve External New Starter workflows in Unit4.The Onboarding Administrator will also ensure that all appropriate onboarding documentation is stored in the necessary individual file on HRDOCS and ensure that each stage of the O...

We are seeking six new social workers to join our Hospital Discharge team, either on a permanent or temporary basis. The positions are based council wide and if successful you will be working at both hospitals and council offices.These roles cover any Cheshire West resident needing discharge support to leave hospital. However, we work with our team to consider preferred locations to maximise their time and use of skills. You will work hand in hand with medics, therapy, nursing & reablement teams all focused with the same goals of completing personalised holistic assessment to support patients home safely and without delay. It is an opportunity to celebrate your social work value base and ensure that the voice of the individual and their carers are acknowledged and form the basis of any dis...

Through the development of a trusting relationship provide specialist support for people who are harmed by domestic abuse. Support them to become safe and rebuild their life free from domestic abuse. This includes representing their voice, helping them navigate the criminal justice process and working with statutory agencies to provide wraparound support.An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Independent Domestic Violence and Abuse Advisor (IDVA) to join the Domestic Abuse Team at Cheshire West and Chester CouncilWe have 1 full time IDVA post on a fixed term contract until 31st March 2026.Our vision is for all residents of west Cheshire to live lives free from domestic abuse. We want to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and their families who experience domestic abuse, by ...

We are looking to recruit a Legal Officer to support a wide range of contentious and non-contentious legal work such as advising on contracts and grant agreements, governance and decision making, conflicts of interest, subsidy control, procurement law, companies, and information management.Come and join our friendly team at an exciting time for local government in Cheshire. The ideal candidate will have some prior legal experience and knowledge of local government practice but this is not essential as full training and support will be given. The role will be predominantly home based (following the induction period) with team office days to collaborate with the wider legal service and client departments. For an informal chat or further information, please contact Gemma Williams at Gemma.Wil...

Working in the Highway Commissioning teams. This is a key post requiring excellent communication and administrative skills with all technical applications skills and knowledge provided as on the job training. The post will be supporting the office for public rights of way (e.g. public footpaths) and liaison for the abnormal loads movements (e.g. travel through the borough of extra-large goods vehicles). The post will also support the wider Network management team.The role of Technical Officer is an important position requiring excellent communication skills to connect the activities between teams based in the highway commissioning team/office. Good administrative and ICT skills are required to operate across the teams. Technical knowledge and training will be given for the successful candi...

The post holder will be responsible for the procurement of supplies, works and services within specific Procurement Categories. They will work closely with key stakeholders within Cheshire West and Chester and with the Procurement Category Specialists, and Procurement Manager to develop a series of agreed strategies for key categories. The whole supply chain will be considered and Procurement will be instrumental in the complete sourcing process.Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top quality services for its many customers and communities. West Cheshire is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.We have an exciting opportunity to join our Procurem...

Support the provision of advice, information, analysis and interpretation to budget holders to underpin effective decision making, meaningful performance management and meet statutory requirements. The post holder will achieve a high level of customer satisfaction levels and make a real and demonstrable difference to the Council’s businessAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Officer to join our Finance Service at Cheshire West and Chester. The role will involve providing advice, information, analysis and interpretation to Education & Inclusion budget holders to underpin effective decision making, meaningful performance management and to meet statutory requirements. You should have a proven track record in a Finance officer or equivalent role and be able to demonstrate you have ...

Are you a registered Children’s Home Manager, or have the skills and experience required to step into this role?Do you want to be part of a major change programme in improving support to our Children Looked After in Cheshire West and Chester?Do you want to be part of a trauma informed and creative team working across the borough where your considerable skills and experience can support children to reach their potential, where we can continue to provide the best possible care to children in our homes?If so, please see the details below for more information about the role and links to complete your application!Cheshire West and Chester Council are ambitious for children and young people in our care. We seek to enable a progressive culture where creativity can flourish, where innovation and t...

We provide high-quality, person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities, autism, dementia and the elderly. But for us it’s more than that. We change and enhance lives every day through the work we in our day and respite services and in peoples own homes. We do this by maximising their social, emotional, and physical independence to the absolute maximum while promoting independence, choice and control.Within the Vivo service we provide high-quality, person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities, autism, dementia, and the elderly. But for us it’s more than that. We change and enhance lives every day through the work we in our day and respite services and in peoples own homes. We do this by maximising their social, emotional, and physical independence to the absolute maxi...