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Human Resources Business Partner / HRBP Kents Hill, Milton Keynes Full Time Permanent £39,432 per annum Would you thrive in a job that is making a real difference to people's lives in your region? Our client is more than just a financially strong Housing Association, they are making an impact on the housing crisis, supporting sustainable communities and providing life-long homes for their customers. They provide additional, critical services to support the most vulnerable but they also build shared ownership and outright sales for those who want to get on the property ladder. Our client is passionate about their communities and they are committed to being a Learning Organisation, developing talent to deliver our service goals and supporting the next generation into a career in Housing. About the role: Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Business Partner to work with their management teams to help build organisational and people capabilities whilst ensuring that the organisation delivers HR best practice. Your main responsibilities will include: Review, develop and implement HR policies and procedures. You will be responsible for demand planning, looking at future resource and recruitment needs. Work alongside the Learning and Development Manager and Recruitment and Talent Manager to coordinate apprenticeship programmes whilst also supporting Directors apprentice bids. Attend interviews with hiring managers to help select the best candidates You'll manage employee relations; supporting both Managers and colleagues individually from mediation support, attending team meetings to HR Project work. You'll complete management reporting for the HR Manager and collaborate with Directors, Senior Managers and Finance Business Partners to address current staffing levels and budgets. Coach Managers in relation to colleague performance and how to implement performance improvement plans Provide training support and deliver training to meet skills gaps and learning needs. Ensure compliance with GDPR and relevant legislation. What they're looking for: Experience in a similar generalist HR role, including writing and implementing policies and procedures. They welcome senior HR advisors with the view to support and progress to HRBP level. Professional HR qualification (CIPD), or working towards this. Previously managed the recruitment and selection processes of a wide variety of roles. Excellent employment law knowledge. Experience of consulting and facilitating with employees. Knowledge of current HR Practice. Strong interviewing and assessment centre skills. Project management experience Ability to manage time effectively to prioritise workloads and meet conflicting deadlines. What they offer: Annual leave up to 30 days Generous defined contribution pension scheme - employer contribution up to 10% Life assurance (2x salary) Generous sick pay Free car parking Numerous learning and development opportunities including qualifications Paid professional subscriptions (max 2 if both relevant to role) Agile working Employee Assistance programme (including counselling via helpline and/or face-to-face) On-site wellbeing activities including massages Free annual flu jabs Plus lots more! If you are like-minded in wanting to help shape the future of housing through the delivery of quality services to customers, great at your job and with a 'can-do' attitude, they want to hear from you. Our client is committed to implementing their Equality, Diversity and Customer Care Policy and are proactive about safeguarding vulnerable adults and children. NO AGENCIES

Overview Passionate about driving change? Do you want to make an unprecedented difference to Buckinghamshire? Look no further, we are seeking a professional and a diligent Lead Waste Project Officer to drive a programme of projects that will continue to shape waste management services in Buckinghamshire Council for years to come. We welcome applicants who enjoy working collaboratively to offer proactive, innovative and customer-focussed advice and to support the delivery of a range of waste-related projects. The Communities directorate is at the heart of the organisation and this role provides a fast-paced and extremely rewarding opportunity in a supportive environment. This is an exciting time to join us, as we grow and develop our service following the creation of the Unitary Authority. About us The role sits within the Strategic Waste Management and Enforcement service. The team works collaboratively to undertake option appraisals, procure new waste service contracts, lead and deliver waste capital schemes, policy strategy reviews, behaviour change campaigns manage a number of multi-million-pound waste contracts (e.g. energy from waste, household recycling centres) and lead and deliver new waste infrastructure projects. Within the team includes fly-tipping, unlawful encampments, and traveller community enforcement. Collectively the team are involved in a wide range of work from enforcement to contract management, procurements, communications, internal business/systems improvements, behaviour change projects and customer service. Working within the wider team means there are plenty of opportunities for learning and development in both a formal and informal capacity. The team environment is fast-paced and dynamic and supportive, we invest in 'growing our own' so there are excellent opportunities for career progression. The Team are friendly, approachable, and always up for the next challenge! About the role You will have excellent organisation skills to lead and manage complex waste programmes and projects for the Strategic Waste Management and Enforcement services. You will work closely with the Waste Commissioning Team Leader and work on various projects across the team/service. The Lead Waste Project Officer will enjoy working with professional advisors in multi-disciplined project teams. Projects could be short to long term and complex for example external funding bids, internal business and system improvements, service and works (infrastructure) procurements, waste data systems, contract reviews, service delivery models, life cycle replacements of plant, equipment vehicles, policy and strategy development and reviews. You will support the waste contracts team to deliver contract changes and undertaking complex and high-profile decisions through organisation governances in a manner and line with the Buckinghamshire Council's vision, values and strategic objectives will be key to the role. About you You will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated and organised person to join our busy team. Be able to demonstrate initiative and the ability to manage complex plans, prioritise and coordinate project teams and colleagues. The Lead Waste Project Officer will have a project management qualification and or good experience in project management. Will need to collaborate closely with relevant in-house and external expertise to deliver various projects to ensure outcomes are delivered meeting expectations. You will be able to demonstrate leadership, negotiate and make decisions to take forward the programme of projects with stakeholders. You will have excellent organisational skills, confident to use your initiative and professional expertise to manage responses to complex or politically sensitive issues. The Lead Waste Project Officer will be customer-focused anticipate customer changes to deliver high service standards whilst managing challenging changes. For full details please see the attached job summary Other information The closing date for applications is at midnight on Monday 1st November. Interviews could occur throughout the advertised period with final interviews during the week commencing 8th November 2021 via MS Teams. To apply for this role, please visit our website or apply via the application button at the top of this page. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Claire Oakins Waste Commissioning Team Leader or Gurbaksh Badhan Head of Strategic Waste Management and Enforcement via email: We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible. About the Business Unit Our Communities directorate work across the county to deliver a number of the key customer facing services that our residents, businesses and visitors rely on every day. This includes collecting and disposing of waste, maintaining highways and managing country parks, leisure facilities, museums, theatres and libraries, as well as developing our cultural strategy. The customer is central to how we develop and deliver all of these services, which help promote our rich and vibrant culture.

Overview An excellent opportunity has arisen for a permanent position to undertake a key contractual role in waste management at Buckinghamshire Council for a Waste Contracts Officer. You'll use your proven track record of monitoring contracts and operations, ideally supported by knowledge of the waste industry to help ensure the optimum outcomes and performance of our major waste contracts. Your attention to detail during regular inspections at waste sites in all weathers will ensure that our Waste Management service will continue to provide effective and efficient services. About us The role sits within the Waste Contracts Team, part of the wider Strategic Waste Management and Enforcement Team. The team works collaboratively to manage a number of multi-million-pound waste contracts as well as working to procure new waste contracts and coordinate waste enforcement across the County. Working within the wider team means there are plenty of opportunities for learning and development in both a formal and informal capacity. The team environment is fast-paced and dynamic but also very supportive and believes in 'growing our own' so there are excellent opportunities for career progression. The Team are friendly, approachable and always up for the next challenge! About the role In this role, the Waste Contracts Officer will be working closely with other members of the Waste Contracts side of the team where you will be required to take undertake a number of day-to-day monitoring activities such as site inspections and audits. The contracts you will be monitoring include our high-profile Energy from Waste contract, the customer facing Household Recycling Centre contract or the Green, Food, Bulky and Wood waste contract. You'll also take a lead role in ensuring waste data is collated and reported correctly through the council's waste data management system and the Waste Data Flow. Another key part of the role will be to provide day-to-day support to apprentices in the waste team as they learn about waste management in a local authority environment. For full details of the requirements for this role please see the attached job summary. About you Educated to NVQ level 4/HND/BTEC standard or equivalent, you'll be able to demonstrate a proven track record of working with contracts, partnership working, managing and presenting information effectively, and working within time constraints. Knowledge and understanding of key waste management legislation and national policies will be an advantage, though more importantly you will be an excellent communicator and be able to identify and analyse issues and offer practical solutions. Please note that access to your own vehicle is an essential requirement for the role as there will be a need to travel across the county to various sites. Other information This post is offered as a 12 month fixed-term contract/secondment The closing date for applications is at midnight on 1/11/21. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 8 November via MS Teams. To apply for this role, please visit our website or apply via the application button at the top of this page. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Roger Seed, Waste Contracts Team Leader via email: We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible. Our values We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are - Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy. By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect: * a fair and inclusive culture * the chance to really make a difference to those around you * health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops * a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group * ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us * opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events About the Business Unit Our Communities directorate work across the county to deliver a number of the key customer facing services that our residents, businesses and visitors rely on every day. This includes collecting and disposing of waste, maintaining highways and managing country parks, leisure facilities, museums, theatres and libraries, as well as developing our cultural strategy. The customer is central to how we develop and deliver all of these services, which help promote our rich and vibrant culture. We are looking for enthusiastic, ambitious and committed individuals to join our team and help make Buckinghamshire a great place to live, work and visit. This is an exciting time for us, as we bring together many of the place based services that have previously been run by different authorities. We manage services through a combination of direct delivery, contract management and commissioning, as well as through our key partnerships. As part of the function, you will join us on our journey of continuous improvement. Whether that's through developing strategies and ways of working, or delivering services on the ground - every person in Communities is a valued member of the team.

Overview Passionate about reducing our impact on the environment and helping others do the same? An exciting new excellent opportunity has arisen in our newly formed team for a permanent Waste Prevention Officer role at Buckinghamshire Council. You'll use your experience of waste prevention and projects promoting positive behaviour change to support the waste prevention programme in Buckinghamshire. You will work in partnership with suppliers, community groups, national campaigns, and other teams within Buckinghamshire Council to deliver existing campaigns to homes across Buckinghamshire and help develop new waste prevention projects. We welcome applicants who are passionate about behaviour change, waste prevention and recycling to deliver proactive and innovative waste prevention projects. About us The role sits within the Strategic Waste Management and Enforcement service. The team works collaboratively to undertake procurement of new service contracts, lead and deliver waste capital schemes, policy strategy reviews, behaviour change campaigns, manage a number of multi-million-pound waste contracts (energy from waste, household recycling centres) as well as deliver new waste infrastructure projects. Within the team, we cover enforcement of fly-tipping, unlawful encampments and traveller communities. Collectively the team cover a wide range of work from enforcement to contract management, procurements, communications, behaviour change projects and front-facing customer service. Working within the wider team means there are plenty of opportunities for learning and development in both a formal and informal capacity. The team environment is fast-paced and dynamic and supportive, we invest in people 'growing our own' so there are excellent opportunities for career progression. The Team are friendly, approachable and always up for the next challenge! About the role In this role, you'll be part of the Waste Prevention Team, deliver a range of waste prevention and recycling initiatives, contribute to and deliver communication activities, and analyse performance data in order to deliver a waste prevention programme. You will need to be able to prioritise and target specific areas and measure the effectiveness of initiatives delivered. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and organised Waste Prevention Officer to join our busy team. You will help instigate positive waste prevention behaviour change with our customers through a variety of communications, promotions, public engagement events and activities. The role is expected to work closely with community groups, charities, suppliers and other local stakeholders to help develop community-led waste prevention initiatives/projects. You will also work closely with the Waste Prevention Team Leader developing innovative new ideas and initiatives, bid for funding opportunities to increase waste prevention in homes across Buckinghamshire. Another key part of the role will be to provide day-to-day support to apprentices as they learn about waste management in a local authority environment. For full details of the requirements for this role please see the attached job summary. About you Educated to NVQ 4 / degree standard or equivalent, you'll have a background in behaviour change, waste prevention or reduction projects together with a proven ability to engage effectively with a wide variety of audiences. The Waste Prevention Officer will have knowledge and understanding of key waste management legislation and national policies affecting local authorities and householders Ability to prioritise, monitor and be accountable for concurrent projects with experience of analysing data to understand project outcomes and identifying improvements Naturally, you'll have excellent interpersonal, persuasion, and negotiation skills with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels. You'll have a proven ability to build relationships, engage effectively and influence stakeholders, as well as communicating positive waste prevention behaviours. Please note that access to your own vehicle is an essential requirement for the role as there will be a need to travel across the county to various sites. Other information The closing date for applications is at midnight on Monday 1st November. Interviews could occur throughout the advertised period with final interviews during the week commencing 8th November 2021 via MS Teams. To apply for this role, please visit our website or apply via the application button at the top of this page. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Andrew Jenkins, Waste Prevention Team Leader via email: We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible. About the Business Unit Our Communities directorate work across the county to deliver a number of the key customer facing services that our residents, businesses and visitors rely on every day. This includes collecting and disposing of waste, maintaining highways and managing country parks, leisure facilities, museums, theatres and libraries, as well as developing our cultural strategy. The customer is central to how we develop and deliver all of these services, which help promote our rich and vibrant culture.

As Waste Commissioning Team Leader you will use your management and leadership skills to lead, develop and co-ordinate strategic thinking, planning and delivery to meet the business goals. The Waste Commissioning Team Leader will contribute to long term strategies using broad principles considered as part of business planning activities ensuring long term organisational needs are identified and met. You will need to feel comfortable and ambitious working with ambiguity and anticipate changing customer needs over the short to long term and deliver change. About us The role sits within the Strategic Waste Management and Enforcement service. The team works collaboratively to undertake options appraisals, procure new waste service contracts, lead and deliver waste capital schemes, policy strategy reviews, behaviour change campaigns manage a number of multi-million-pound waste contracts (e.g. energy from waste, household recycling centres) and lead and deliver new waste infrastructure projects. Within the team includes fly-tipping, unlawful encampments, and traveller community enforcement. Collectively the team are involved in a wide range of work from enforcement to contract management, procurements, communications, internal business/systems improvements, behaviour change projects and customer service. Working within the wider team means there are plenty of opportunities for learning and development in both a formal and informal capacity. The team environment is fast-paced and dynamic and supportive, we invest in 'growing our own' so there are excellent opportunities for career progression. The Team are friendly, approachable, and always up for the next challenge! About the role In this role, you will be providing a leadership and management role across Strategic Waste Management and Enforcement Service. You will have direct line management of a team of staff, external multi-disciplined professional advisors and/or matrix manage people aligned to your work delivery plans from across the organisation. You'll have experience of setting monitoring and reporting performance standards/measures for example managing people and business plans whilst maximising service outcomes in relation to time, cost and quality to customers and business performance. Naturally, you'll have excellent interpersonal, persuasion, and negotiation influence skills to manage communications with stakeholders at all organisational levels. You'll have a proven ability to build relationships, engage effectively and influence stakeholders, supplier management, as well as communicating changes in policy and strategies. For full details of the requirements for this role please see the job summary on our website. About you You'll come to us with experience of leading and managing a team of people, delivering programmes and/or projects, a background in a relevant industry including waste management and educated to degree level or equivalent. You will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of policy/ strategy development, together with an ability to lead business planning including financial management. You will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated and organised person to join our busy team. Be able to demonstrate initiative and the ability to manage complex plans, prioritise and coordinate resources to deliver business priorities within time constraints. You will be able to write and present complex information suitably for a varied audience including public arenas. Proven track record of successful delivery and management of programs/projects for example waste transfer stations, household recycling centres and life cycle replacements of plant, equipment, vehicles used in the waste sector. Knowledge and understanding of key waste management, construction, legislation and national policies will be an advantage. More importantly, you will demonstrate leadership and management skills, be an excellent communicator, organiser, commercially aware, use your own initiative and be solution-focused. Please note that access to your own vehicle is an essential requirement for the role as there will be a need to travel across the county to various locations and sites. Other information The closing date for Waste Commissioning Team Leader applications is at midnight on Monday 1st November. Interviews could occur throughout the advertised period with final interviews during the week commencing 8th November 2021 via MS Teams. To apply for this role, please visit our website or apply via the application button at the top of this page. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Gurbaksh Badhan Head of Strategic Waste Management and Enforcement via email: We recognise and reward you Hard work and success deserves recognition. That's why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafs, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. We also offer a salary sacrifice personal car lease scheme and the opportunity to gain membership to Costco. We have discounted gym memberships, Travel discounts with Arriva and Chiltern Railways and much more.

Overview If you have substantial experience in leading a service, specifically working strategically to support the economic vitality of an area and responding to climate change and reducing carbon emissions and have proven leadership ability then this could be the role for you. By joining us as Head of Service for Climate Change and Environment, in our Planning and Environment Service, at Buckinghamshire Council, not only will you be offered a competitive benefits package, you'll also be part of a new team committed to shaping the future of Buckinghamshire for generations to come. In this rewarding and fulfilling role, you'll see the impact of your work in front of you. About us Planning and Environment Service is part of our Planning, Growth and Sustainability directorate. Our Planning, Growth and Sustainability directorate work with partners to help shape the future of Buckinghamshire. We deliver services on planning, economic growth, regeneration, strategic infrastructure, transport and property. Our key priorities include: * Mitigating and adapting to Climate Change and working towards our ambition of being net carbon zero by 2050 including large scale tree planting * Delivery of the new Buckinghamshire Local Plan * Proactively manage development within Buckinghamshire to ensure sustainable and high-quality development bringing benefits to people who live, work and visit here. * Introduction of Biodiversity net gain into planning system * Ensuring Buildings are well designed and constructed under the Building regulations, protecting the health and safety of people who live, work and visit Buckinghamshire. * Delivering improvements to the service to provide a modern and digital planning service that is simple, accessible and transparent and makes timely, high-quality decisions. * Establishing an empowered culture within the service, building skills, capability and capacity. * Keeping planning decisions local * Continued development of Neighbourhood Plans * Tough approach to Planning Enforcement * As Lead Local Flood Authority continued action on flood prevention and resilience through ensuring developments deliver sustainable drainage without increase flood risk and delivery of key capital floor prevention schemes About the role You will be responsible for delivering excellent environmental and climate change services to the residents and businesses of Buckinghamshire. You will provide effective leadership, management and strategic direction for the service. You will lead on the transformational change programme to ensure that all services across Energy and Resources, Climate Change and Environmental services deliver on service and strategic objectives. Importantly, you will ensure that our Environmental specialist services seamlessly interact with the planning service to deliver high quality, customer-focused outcomes. With a strong and supportive senior management team behind you, you'll play a critical role in helping us achieve our Planning and Environment Business plan and drive forward our vision as a new unitary authority. About you Naturally, you'll have excellent interpersonal, persuasion, and negotiation skills with a high level of personal expertise. You will also have significant relevant experience of managing a service / professional expertise area in a large public sector organisation demonstrating substantial experience of service planning and delivery. You will be someone who has authority and credibility to build relationships and engage successfully with colleagues, partners and customers at all levels in complex or politically sensitive areas. Other information There will be times where you'll need to be in the office - whether that's for meeting clients or collaborating with peers - but we actively encourage our colleagues to adopt a flexible working approach and take control of their work-life balance. Our response as an employer to Covid-19 has shaped the way we want to work in the future. Microsoft Teams, Skype, and vlogs from our Senior Leadership Team have all played their part in allowing us to become even more flexible in how, when, and where our teams work. If that's not enough reason to join us, you'll be entitled to a range of benefits from Buckinghamshire Council including a very competitive employer pension contribution; a minimum of 25 days annual leave allowance per year; a flex-time scheme; and discounts in local shops, restaurants, and gyms. For an informal chat about this role in more detail, please contact Steve Bambrick on or email This advert will close at midnight on Sunday 31st October 2021 Interviews will take place the week commencing 8th November 2021 We recognise and reward you Hard work and success deserves recognition. That's why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafes, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. We also offer a salary sacrifice personal car lease scheme and the opportunity to gain membership to Costco. We have discounted gym memberships, Travel discounts with Arriva and Chiltern Railways and much more.

We have an opportunity available for a Fire Alarm Technician to join our team to ensure fire alarm systems are serviced and repaired in Paradigm Managed Properties within agreed time scales and to provide advice and guidance to our Staff. Job requirements: As our Fire Alarm Technician, you will undertake planned preventative maintenance of our fire systems adhering to legislation and provide a safe ...... click apply for full job details