11 Ipswich Borough Council jobs in the United Kingdom

My Local Authority client in Central London is looking to appoint a talented Product Manager on a Contract basis.

The role will support a local authority with the end-to-end development of innovative products, from initial concept through launch and iteration.

About the role:

Based in the Central London (1 day per week (or 4 days per month) on site):

• Define product strategy, prioritise features, and align cross-functional teams around a shared vision.
• Be responsible for product planning and execution throughout the full product life cycle.
• Gather and prioritise product and user requirements, defining the product vision and working closely with other teams to ensure budget constraints and user needs are met.
• Ensure that the product, or series of products, supports the overall service strategy and goals.

About you:
You will have the following experiences:

• Deep experience in Local Authority Product Management
• Excellent Agile fundamentals.
• Outstanding Stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrable history of strategy, roadmap and delivery of Public Sector Products.

What's on offer:

• Salary: 450+ per day, inside IR35

*negotiable based on experience

*please submit your CV with the rate you require

• Hybrid Working
• Contract type: Contract
• Hours: 09:00 -17:00 Monday to Friday

How to apply

• Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
• Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

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My client in Greater London is looking to appoint a talented Senior HR Business Partner on a Contract basis.

The successful candidate will ensure delivery of the provision of consistently sound HR advice and support to managers on all aspects of people management.

What's on offer:

• Salary: 400 per day, inside IR35

*negotiable based on experience

*please submit your CV with the rate you require

• Hybrid working
• Contract type: Contract
• Hours: Monday to Friday

About the role:

Based in Greater London (Hybrid):

• Provide KPI's reports on ER/HR case management data and trends
• Attend / Facilitate Directorate Management Team meetings
• Arrange / Facilitate Appeals panel and provide advice as necessary
• Review, development and implementation of HR policies and procedures

About you:
You will have the following experiences:

• Extensive experience in a similar role
• CIPD Qualified
• Sound experience of delivering a quality, proactive and customer-focussed HR advisory and consultancy service
• Local Authority experience is essential

How to apply

• Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
• Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

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My Local Authority client in Central London is looking to appoint a talented Product Manager on a Contract basis.

The role will support a local authority with the end-to-end development of innovative products, from initial concept through launch and iteration.

About the role:

Based in the Central London (1 day per week (or 4 days per month) on site):

• Define product strategy, prioritise features, and align cross-functional teams around a shared vision.
• Be responsible for product planning and execution throughout the full product life cycle.
• Gather and prioritise product and user requirements, defining the product vision and working closely with other teams to ensure budget constraints and user needs are met.
• Ensure that the product, or series of products, supports the overall service strategy and goals.

About you:
You will have the following experiences:

• Deep experience in Local Authority Product Management
• Excellent Agile fundamentals.
• Outstanding Stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrable history of strategy, roadmap and delivery of Public Sector Products.

What's on offer:

• Salary: 450+ per day, inside IR35

*negotiable based on experience

*please submit your CV with the rate you require

• Hybrid Working
• Contract type: Contract
• Hours: 09:00 -17:00 Monday to Friday

How to apply

• Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
• Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

INDSCGJS

My client in Greater London is looking to appoint a talented Senior HR Business Partner on a Contract basis.

The successful candidate will ensure delivery of the provision of consistently sound HR advice and support to managers on all aspects of people management.

What's on offer:

• Salary: 400 per day, inside IR35

*negotiable based on experience

*please submit your CV with the rate you require

• Hybrid working
• Contract type: Contract
• Hours: Monday to Friday

About the role:

Based in Greater London (Hybrid):

• Provide KPI's reports on ER/HR case management data and trends
• Attend / Facilitate Directorate Management Team meetings
• Arrange / Facilitate Appeals panel and provide advice as necessary
• Review, development and implementation of HR policies and procedures

About you:
You will have the following experiences:

• Extensive experience in a similar role
• CIPD Qualified
• Sound experience of delivering a quality, proactive and customer-focussed HR advisory and consultancy service
• Local Authority experience is essential

How to apply

• Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
• Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

INDSCGMM

Herefordshire Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join our team as the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). This is a pivotal role in our safeguarding framework, responsible for managing the Position of Trust process for adults working with children when concerns are raised about actual or potential harm.

Working in line with Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023), you will lead complex safeguarding matters, engage with a wide range of internal and external partners, and ensure a consistent and robust response to allegations against individuals in positions of trust. You will also provide strategic safeguarding advice, lead multi-agency meetings, and ensure effective oversight and reporting of safeguarding concerns across the county.

Lead and coordinate the Position of Trust process, responding to concerns or allegations about adults in the children’s workforce who may have caused or pose a risk of harm to children.

Chair all multi-agency strategy meetings related to allegations, ensuring they are conducted in line with statutory guidance and local safeguarding procedures.

Challenge and escalate, where necessary, decisions made by employers or partner organisations that may not fully safeguard children.

Provide expert advice and consultation across the safeguarding partnership, including education, health, police, and voluntary sectors, on interpreting and applying safeguarding policy and best practice.

Build and maintain sensitive and collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including:Schools, early years settings, and education providersHealth and police servicesFaith, voluntary, private, and charitable organisations, Internal Council departments and HR teams, Regional and national safeguarding bodies.

Prepare and deliver quarterly performance reports, identifying key trends, emerging issues, challenges to existing thinking, and opportunities for learning across the safeguarding sector.

Contribute to the development and delivery of multi-agency safeguarding training, ensuring materials reflect current policy, legislation, and lessons learned from case reviews.

Ensure accurate and timely case recording using the Council’s client information systems, maintaining up-to-date records on all relevant individuals and safeguarding concerns.

Keep senior leadership informed of any cases or developments that may result in significant risk, reputational impact, or public/media interest.

Actively promote and comply with the Council’s Health, Wellbeing and Safety at Work, Confidentiality, and Equality and Diversity policies.

Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work Degree or equivalent qualification.

Registered with Social Work England.

Substantial experience within Children’s Services, including safeguarding and multi-agency working.

In-depth knowledge of: Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023), The role of LADO and managing allegations against individuals in positions of trust, Child protection procedures and legal frameworks

Strong chairing, decision-making, and risk assessment skills in complex safeguarding cases.

Ability to influence and challenge professionals across all levels and sectors.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing high-quality reports and performance data.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage a demanding and sensitive workload.

My client in London is looking to appoint a talented Improvement & Recovery Programme Manager (Local Authority) on a Contract basis.

The role will support the Council with additional Programme Manager Capacity to continue the delivery of the improvement and recovery programme.

About the role:

Based in London (Hybrid working):

• Development of a programme to develop future options for libraries.
• Programme Management of existing Governance Programme
• Developing any business cases needed
• Mobilising programme ensuring specific tasks are progressed and change is implemented
• Develop appropriate reporting whilst managing risks and issues
• Ensure focus on impact and benefits

About you:
You will have the following experiences:

• Deep experience in Local Authority transformation and recovery.
• Excellent Project / Programme management fundamentals (Prince2, etc.)
• Outstanding Stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrable history of leading significant transformations and recovery programmes.

What's on offer:

• Salary: 600 per day, inside IR35

*negotiable based on experience

*please submit your CV with the rate you require

• Predominantly remote working
• Contract type: Contract
• Hours: 09:00 -17:00 Monday to Friday

How to apply

• Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
• Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

INDSCGJS

My client in London is looking to appoint a talented Improvement & Recovery Programme Manager (Local Authority) on a Contract basis.

The role will support the Council with additional Programme Manager Capacity to continue the delivery of the improvement and recovery programme.

About the role:

Based in London (Hybrid working):

• Development of a programme to develop future options for libraries.
• Programme Management of existing Governance Programme
• Developing any business cases needed
• Mobilising programme ensuring specific tasks are progressed and change is implemented
• Develop appropriate reporting whilst managing risks and issues
• Ensure focus on impact and benefits

About you:
You will have the following experiences:

• Deep experience in Local Authority transformation and recovery.
• Excellent Project / Programme management fundamentals (Prince2, etc.)
• Outstanding Stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrable history of leading significant transformations and recovery programmes.

What's on offer:

• Salary: 600 per day, inside IR35

*negotiable based on experience

*please submit your CV with the rate you require

• Predominantly remote working
• Contract type: Contract
• Hours: 09:00 -17:00 Monday to Friday

How to apply

• Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
• Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

INDSCGJS

Care First Recruitment are currently recruiting Local Authority Business Officers for various London Boroughs

JOB PURPOSE : To process invoices for repairs, major works and services across the directorate to ensure the function consistently complies with the councils standing orders and financial regulation. Assisting with the preparation and checking of service charge costs for works and services .

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