Working in partnership with Maldon District Council and Essex County Council, Chelmsford City Council is looking to recruit for a role which will involve working closely with our Housing Service and other local agencies to assess housing options for people who are currently or at risk of sleeping rough. The successful candidate will work alongside both Councils’ homelessness teams to asses housing needs on a case-by-case basis through to helping people move on towards independent living.
This is a great opportunity to work closely with people and other agencies who provide housing and support, including local charities, health, social care and the criminal justice system.
Applicants should have experience working with vulnerable people, other agencies and knowledge and understanding of housing and especially the legislation and statutory duties for local housing authorities working with homelessness. The successful candidate will be based mainly at the Civic Centre in Chelmsford working 37 hours per week but will be required to travel widely in both the Chelmsford and Maldon districts, including regular engagement with clients on the street. The post provides an opportunity to develop existing knowledge and skills, whilst gaining experience of both operational and strategic housing issues in the mid Essex area. Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment vetting which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with the Disclosure and Barring Service process. To view further details for this role including the job description, please click the link on the attachments section above.
The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an exceptional candidate to create and deliver a vision for Hylands House to ensure it can reach it's full potential. The House is an impressive Grade II listed building set in 600 acres of the Hylands Estate and it has also become a leading wedding and conferencing venue.
The immediate challenge will require your leadership to ensure this important venue is back operating and serving our wide range of customers through the current pandemic. Your challenge is then to manage this fantastic visitor attraction, which also includes an adjacent Stables Visitor Centre and Grand Pavilion - you will also have responsibility for an exciting range of events across the Hylands Estate. The history and heritage of this site is of the utmost importance to the Council and will be maintained for its residents to enjoy, but seeking out new commercial opportunities will ensure there is a sustainable future for Hylands House, and this will be your priority.
You will be commercially focused and will ideally have a proven track record in hospitality, events or leisure. You will have the ability to think strategically and capitalise on opportunities to take the service forward. You will be results focused with exceptional communication, organisational and leadership skills and be capable of developing high performing teams to ensure the highest standards of customer service are achieved.
We are looking for the right person with the vision, drive and energy to meet the high expectations the Council has for Hylands House. If you feel you are the person we are looking for please complete our online application form.
You will be required to work 37 hours per week.
Interviews are currently planned to take place at Hylands House w/c 17th August 2020.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment. This includes obtaining references and ensuring compliance with the Disclosure and Barring Service process.
To view further details for this role including a job description, please click the link on the attachments section.The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details.
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Hays are excited to be working in partnership with Chelmsford City Council who are always looking to expand their teams and are looking for the right candidates who can help them to provide a waste collection service to their residents across Chelmsford. Roles currently available are Loaders and HGV Driver/Loaders.
To view details for each role on the Hays website please click here or call Alex Garner 01245 782130 on for an informal discussion.