Thurrock is now home to London Gateway, the most significant European development in the last 20 years. Over £7bn is being invested to create 26,000 jobs.
Much of the port's success relies on the strength of the infrastructure around it. One of the many challenges you'll tackle as part of this brand new role.
We need you to evolve our recent success stories, develop new ones, build practices and prioritise infrastructure that will continue Thurrock's programme of regeneration. With an impressive track record in a similar role, you're ready for a diverse remit: everything from overseeing strategic transport to public rights of way. But whatever the challenge, you'll work with a hugely motivated senior management team, against a backdrop of opportunity and enterprise.
If you wish to discuss the role further please ring David Bull, Director of Planning and Transport on 01375 652011.
For full details on this and other vacancies in the Thurrock area, and to apply on-line, please go to www.thurrock.gov.uk/jobs
If you do not have Internet access, please call 0870 787 1176 between the following times: Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm.
Closing Date: 17th November 2013
Thurrock Council and its Partnership Organisations are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all Essential Criteria on the Person Specification. Job share applications are also welcome. Most Departments operate a flexible working hour's system.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
]]>We have an exciting fixed term 12 months for a Health Needs Assessment Manager within the Public Health Team at Thurrock Council.
The post holder will play a key role in the delivery of a comprehensive and robust public health intelligence service in line with the relevant processes, quality and information governance systems within Thurrock Council. They will play a key role in turning data into information to enhance public health intelligence for the Public health team Thurrock CCG, Thurrock Council and other partners.
The post holder would be expected to manage the JSNA process as a priority and will lead on specific information projects and the development of appropriate datasets to appropriately reflect the need of current initiatives and priorities. The post holder will provide input and advice into understanding the health needs of the population, addressing health inequalities, determining priorities for actions, assisting wider understanding of the characteristics of the wider population and actively disseminating the findings to a wider audience. The post holder will build strong working relationships with other staff within and outside the LA, Community and Voluntary sector colleagues.
This post is fixed term for 12 months to provide maternity leave cover
Key responsibilities/accountabilities
1.To fulfil ad hoc requests for information from the Public Health team, and other teams in the CCG/Council. Prioritising work with Public Health Intelligence lead where required.
2.Contribute to monitoring and reporting public-health related data for local performance frameworks.
3.Adapt or design information systems concerning health intelligence to meet the needs of the public health team.
4.Produce summary documents of public health information as and when required.
5.Analyse investigate and resolve complex statistical/analytical/epidemiological queries and issues.
6.To lead on discrete projects, development and design of health related datasets and information and undertake research and make recommendations and develop action plans for improvement where necessary.
7.Provide co-ordination of and participate in relevant meetings, providing specialist public health intelligence advice and support where requested.
8.Develop links with relevant stakeholders where appropriate, e.g. Public Health England, NHS England Essex Local Area team, Thurrock CCG.
9.Continually look to enhance the format of information presented and seek to provide innovative presentations for a range of highly complex information.
10.To exhibit flexibility in order to allow for changes in information format, lack of information being provided and delays in receiving requested information.
11.To attend local, regional and national events which promote good practice, increase professional development or disseminate evidence that supports the aims of the post.
12.To ensure all monitoring and evaluation of projects are systematically recorded.
13.To contribute to the general work of the Department in delivering the public health function.
14.To contribute to facilitation, teaching and learning within the council, CCG, public health networks and other foras
For an informal discussion about these posts, please contact Sue Matthews Public Health Registrar 01375 655056 or Elozona Umeh Health Needs Assessment Manager, 01375 652626
Closing Date: 3rd November 2013
Interview date 4th December 2013
Thurrock Council and its Partnership Organisations are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all Essential Criteria on the Person Specification. Job share applications are also welcome. Most Departments operate a flexible working hour's system.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
]]>An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Trading Standards team at Thurrock Council. We will provide you with a very varied and challenging workload ranging from world class ports and busy retail parks to traditional markets and online investigations.
You should be a highly motivated individual with experience across the spectrum of Trading Standards work, an excellent communicator with the ability to organise workloads and a strong team player.
You will hold the DCATS or equivalent qualification relating to Trading Standards work. A full driving licence and use of a car is required, for which a business user allowance is paid.
We offer flexible working hours, support and training for personal development within a friendly working environment.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Charlotte Edwards, Principal Officer Trading Standards on 01375 652477.
A Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced level will be required for this post.
For full details on this and other vacancies in the Thurrock area, and to apply on-line, please go to www.thurrock.gov.uk/jobs
If you do not have Internet access, please call 0870 787 1176 between the following times: Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm.
Closing Date: 10th November 2013
Thurrock Council and its Partnership Organisations are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Thurrock Council and its Partnership Organisations are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all Essential Criteria on the Person Specification. Job share applications are also welcome. Most Departments operate a flexible working hour's system.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
]]>Applications are invited for the post of Assistant Street Lighting Engineer to join the busy Street Lighting team based in Grays, Thurrock.
The successful applicant will be expected to undertake duties in street lighting including attending knock downs etc to assess public safety & damage and to arrange repairs. This will include assisting with record keeping, providing information for enquiries and managing contractors.
It is essential that applicants have a keen interest in highway maintenance especially street lighting with a willingness to learn and take on new tasks. A clean driving license and the ability to travel within the borough is essential. The role provides an exiting opportunity to help deliver high quality, customer focused engineering and transportation services in Thurrock.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Dave Parish, Street Lighting Engineer on 01375 754788.
For full details of this and other vacancies in the Thurrock area and to apply on-line please go to www.thurrock.gov.uk/jobs
If you do not have internet access, please call 0870 787 1176 between the following times: Mon-Fri 8am -6pm
Closing date: 27th October 2013
Thurrock Council and its Partnership Organisations are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all Essential Criteria on the Person Specification. Job share applications are also welcome. Most Departments operate a flexible working hour's system.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
]]>Applications are invited for the post of Engineer, Maintenance to join the busy Highway maintenance team based in Grays, Thurrock.
The successful applicant will be expected to undertake duties in most aspects of highway maintenance including road condition, drainage and street furniture. This will include assisting with record keeping, providing information for enquiries and managing contractors.
It is essential that applicants have a keen interest in highway maintenance and a willingness to learn and take on new tasks. A clean driving license and the ability to travel within the borough is essential. The role provides an exiting opportunity to help deliver high quality, customer focused engineering and transportation services in Thurrock.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Neil Anderson, Senior Maintenance Engineer on 01375 754693
For full details of this and other vacancies in the Thurrock area and to apply on-line please go to www.thurrock.gov.uk/jobs
If you do not have internet access, please call 0870 787 1176 between the following times: Mon-Fri 8am -6pm
Closing date: 27th October 2013
Thurrock Council and its Partnership Organisations are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all Essential Criteria on the Person Specification. Job share applications are also welcome. Most Departments operate a flexible working hours system.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
]]>Applications are invited for the post of Principal Engineer Projects to join the busy Highways group based in Grays, Thurrock.
The successful applicant will be expected to lead in delivering a diverse range of projects including maintenance and improvement schemes. These schemes will require effective liaison with internal and external stakeholders. Projects to improve the working and processes of the Highways group such as IT and processes will form a part of the work. The post holder will also assist others in project management.
It is essential that applicants have a keen interest in Highway network management and project management with a willingness to learn, share and take on new tasks. A clean driving license and the ability to travel within the borough is essential. The role provides an exiting opportunity to help deliver high quality, customer focused engineering and transportation services in Thurrock.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Les Burns - Chief Highways Engineer on 01375 413842
For full details on this and other vacancies in the Thurrock area, and to apply on-line, please go to www.thurrock.gov.uk/jobs
If you do not have Internet access, please call 0870 787 1176 between the following times: Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm.
Closing date: 27th October 2013
Thurrock Council and its Partnership Organisations are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all Essential Criteria on the Person Specification. Job share applications are also welcome. Most Departments operate a flexible working hour's system.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
]]>An exciting opportunity haa arisen for a Care Assistant post contributing to our large staff team in Collins House, which is a 45 bedded Residential Care home in Springhouse road, Corringham
The role will be working as part of a team to promote personalisation and re-ablement while assisting in achieving the delivery of outcomes for residents within the home. You will be responsible to support and assist the residents with all aspects of their daily living needs including moving and handling. You will be responsible to build appropriate relationships within a key worker role to ensure Collins House core values are met. Core values include individuality, independence, choice, dignity, respect, rights, confidentiality and fulfilment, which guarantees residents, receives a high standard, quality service.
The type of person who will be suitable for this role will need patience, understanding and have a genuine caring nature and be able to demonstrate the core values of the home promoting Dignity, Person Centred Care and Independence
For an informal discussion about these posts, please contact Kay Kimmings Homes Manager or Angela Glenister Deputy Manager on 01375 671162
A Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required for this post.
Closing Date: 27th October 2013
For full details on this and other vacancies in the Thurrock area, and to apply on-line, please go to www.thurrock.gov.uk/jobs
If you do not have Internet access, please call 0870 787 1176 between the following times: Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm.
Thurrock Council and its Partnership Organisations are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all Essential Criteria on the Person Specification. Job share applications are also welcome. Most Departments operate a flexible working hour's system.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
]]>The Sunshine Centre is a Family Centre that supports disabled children and their families. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic person to join our team as an Apprentice.
We are offering an opportunity for the successful candidate to gain experience working directly with disabled children, supporting play experiences and providing a high standard of care. Training will also be offered with a view to achieving formal qualifications.
The successful applicant will have a positive attitude towards disability and an ability to work as part of a team
For an informal discussion about these posts, please contact Sarah Allen, Centre Manager on 01375 413525
A Disclosure and Barring Service Check at enhanced level will be required for this post.
For full details on this and other vacancies in the Thurrock area, and to apply on-line, please go to www.thurrock.gov.uk/jobs
If you do not have Internet access, please call 0870 787 1176 between the following times: Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm.
Closing Date: 27th October 2013
Thurrock Council and its Partnership Organisations are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Thurrock Council and its Partnership Organisations are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all Essential Criteria on the Person Specification. Job share applications are also welcome. Most Departments operate a flexible working hour's system.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
]]>Thurrock Council are currently seeking a Cycle Instructor to deliver National Standard cycle training and to promote cycling by improving skills, knowledge, attitudes, behaviour and hazard awareness. The role is a zero hours contact working term time only in schools on a salary of £7.70 to £9.76 per hour.
A Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced level will be required for this post.
For full details on this and other vacancies in the Thurrock area, and to apply on-line, please go to www.thurrock.gov.uk/jobs
If you do not have Internet access, please call 0870 787 1176 between the following times: Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm.
Closing Date: 20th October 2013
Thurrock Council and its Partnership Organisations are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Thurrock Council and its Partnership Organisations are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all Essential Criteria on the Person Specification. Job share applications are also welcome. Most Departments operate a flexible working hour's system.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
]]>Thurrock Council is looking to employ a Housing Fraud Investigation Officer to join its Housing Investigation Team. Applicants must be highly motivated and confident with proven investigative experience.
The successful applicant will be tasked with the investigation of housing fraud cases (proactive and intelligence led) identified within the housing stock. Duties involve visits to suspects and witnesses properties, evidence gathering, data-matching, suspect and witness interviewing, report/letter writing and the promotion of housing fraud awareness. They will be expected to prepare detailed investigation and prosecution files and be confident giving evidence at both criminal and civil court hearings.
The applicant should have experience investigating fraud and using legislation such as the Housing Act 1985, Fraud Act 2006, Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 and Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and Criminal Procedure and Investigation Act 1996. They must also be able to demonstrate knowledge of the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013 and the Social Security Administration Act 1992.
Applicants should be ICT literate with experience using investigative databases and programmes. The role will involve out of hours work including weekends. The applicant will be expected to travel throughout the borough; they must have a full drivers licence and access to a car with the relevant insurance endorsement.
A Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced level will be required for this post.
Closing Date: 20th October 2013
For full details on this and other vacancies in the Thurrock area, and to apply on-line, please go to www.thurrock.gov.uk/jobs
If you do not have Internet access, please call 0870 787 1176 between the following times: Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm.
Thurrock Council and its Partnership Organisations are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Thurrock Council and its Partnership Organisations are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all Essential Criteria on the Person Specification. Job share applications are also welcome. Most Departments operate a flexible working hour's system.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
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