32 Rural Development jobs in the United Kingdom

• To contribute to the development and delivery of Corporate & service strategies, policies and operational plans that secure the achievement of service and council objectives.
• To manage a caseload of routine and non-routine legal matters with minimum supervision.
• To provide clear, consistent and accurate legal advice to clients in the Council’s services.

• To undertake advocacy on behalf of the Council in courts and tribunals, where this is part of the work of the team.
• To draft complex reports and legal documentation.
• To deliver seminars or briefings to clients, colleagues, service users, Members and others.
• To research and analyse the law.
• To comply with the Service’s practice management standards and manage cases within that framework.
• To use the case management system and to record the chargeable hours per annum required for the post or such other outcome focused targets as may be set by the Head of Service or Director of Legal and Governance.
• To provide any performance data required by the Service promptly and accurately.
• To ensure that all work is carried out to the standards required by any formal arrangement with clients.
• To support the Council in achieving its strategic aims and delivering the corporate objectives.
• To play a full part in the team to which the post holder is assigned, attending team meetings, briefings etc and working co-operatively with colleagues.
• To participate in client liaison arrangements by providing information or attending meetings as required and to implement any client care procedures.
• To keep up to date with developments in relevant areas of law, legal practice and relevant local authority services and be able to assess the implication of these changes on the council. To take responsibility for self-development.
• To notify the Legal Partners, Head of Service and Director of Legal of any instructions or events that could result in a breach by the Council or an individual of any legislation, common law, standing order or rule of propriety or could constitute maladministration.
• To supervise junior staff when required to do so.
• To attend evening meetings as and when required. To attend and represent the Council at external meetings, Council committee meetings and working groups as necessary (which might fall outside of normal office hours), to advise on legal issues, governance and procedure.
• To work collaboratively with clients to ensure a customer focused and holistic approach to the delivery of services.
• To demonstrate and be part of an ambitious, agile legal team with a sound grasp of the bigger picture, including the Council’s key priorities and continually modernising programme.
• To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and character of the work as may be reasonably required by the Head of Service.

Band 6 Occupational Therapist Oxfordshire - £38 per hour umbrella 

My client are looking for experienced Occupational Therapist for Community Reablement position. They are the Homefirst Neighbourhood team south. This forms part of the home first hospitals service, focusing on the newly implemented discharge to assess process.

Car driver with own vehicle required 

Rate is £8 per hour umbrella. They offer hybrid working 

CPL’s Health division are a market-leader in the recruitment of Allied Health Professionals. As a preferred supplier to the NHS and private sector, we hold many exclusive contracts across the UK - giving you priority access to the best jobs around. Did you know we also have a dedicated locum team who can offer you the best in temporary roles? Get in touch today to find out more.

Did you know we also have a £300 eferral scheme should you know of any AHPs that might be looking for a new position. CPL will also pay for your DBS, Mandatory training as well as contribute towards your CPD.

For more information or to apply to this position, please contact Joseph Nordoff (phone number removed)

Band 6 Occupational Therapist Oxfordshire - £38 per hour umbrella 

My client are looking for experienced Occupational Therapist for Community Reablement position. They are the Homefirst Neighbourhood team south. This forms part of the home first hospitals service, focusing on the newly implemented discharge to assess process.

Car driver with own vehicle required 

Rate is £8 per hour umbrella. They offer hybrid working 

CPL’s Health division are a market-leader in the recruitment of Allied Health Professionals. As a preferred supplier to the NHS and private sector, we hold many exclusive contracts across the UK - giving you priority access to the best jobs around. Did you know we also have a dedicated locum team who can offer you the best in temporary roles? Get in touch today to find out more.

Did you know we also have a £300 eferral scheme should you know of any AHPs that might be looking for a new position. CPL will also pay for your DBS, Mandatory training as well as contribute towards your CPD.

For more information or to apply to this position, please contact Joseph Nordoff (phone number removed)

Economic Development Manager

Location: Antrim

Contract: Full-time, Temporary

Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Pay: £25.79 per hour

Why Apply?

• Competitive hourly rate
• Monday to Friday work schedule
• Key strategic role in shaping local economic growth
• Public sector experience in regeneration and investment
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Full application support from Staffline

About the Role

Staffline is recruiting for an experienced Economic Development Manager on behalf of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

This is a strategic leadership role focused on driving economic development, investment, and regeneration across the borough. You will coordinate key initiatives, work with stakeholders across public and private sectors, secure external funding, and support long-term economic objectives for the area.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead economic development and regeneration projects
• Build partnerships with public, private, and voluntary sector bodies
• Provide strategic support for business growth and inward investment
• Promote the borough regionally and nationally to attract funding and development
• Identify and address barriers to economic growth
• Manage staff, budgets, and service performance
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of economic programmes

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Economics, Regeneration, Planning, or related field
• OR minimum 4 years of relevant economic development experience

Experience

• At least 2 years in an economic role including:
• Managing staff, contracts, and budgets
• Leading large-scale economic or regeneration projects
• Developing strategy and implementing policy
• Engaging with business stakeholders

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Familiarity with economic development in Northern Ireland
• Working knowledge of local and regional funding opportunities
• Understanding of relevant political, social, and economic policies
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport

Desirable

• Additional relevant professional or management qualifications

To apply, contact Siobhan:

/ 028 2564 2699

OPPORTUNITY SNAPSHOT

Are you an Economic Director with a strong background in Economic Development and Regeneration? If so, I’m working on a fantastic opportunity with our client who are a well-established Property Consultancy of around 350 employees, based in a Central London modern office with stunning views of the City.

THE HEADLINES:

Title: Economic Director

Experience required: 15+ years’ experience

Salary: £100k+ (flexible dependent on experience)

Location: Central London

Type of Company: Planning & Development Consultancy

Hybrid Working: Yes, flexible

WHO ARE THEY?

Our client is a partner-owned property consultancy built around planning and development expertise. With a senior team actively involved in every project, they focus on close client collaboration and practical, end-to-end delivery across advisory, planning, valuation, commercial agency, and property management.

WHO THEY ARE LOOKING FOR:

Our client is looking for a Director who has experience in leading and growing an economics team. You will have a wide network of contacts and a strong track record of business development. If you're a director leading a team and delivering work but have not been backed to grow the team, this opportunity will provide full support & investment to expand the service.

OPPORTUNITY SNAPSHOT

Are you an Economic Director with a strong background in Economic Development and Regeneration? If so, I’m working on a fantastic opportunity with our client who are a well-established Property Consultancy of around 350 employees, based in a Central London modern office with stunning views of the City.

THE HEADLINES:

Title: Economic Director

Experience required: 15+ years’ experience

Salary: £100k+ (flexible dependent on experience)

Location: Central London

Type of Company: Planning & Development Consultancy

Hybrid Working: Yes, flexible

WHO ARE THEY?

Our client is a partner-owned property consultancy built around planning and development expertise. With a senior team actively involved in every project, they focus on close client collaboration and practical, end-to-end delivery across advisory, planning, valuation, commercial agency, and property management.

WHO THEY ARE LOOKING FOR:

Our client is looking for a Director who has experience in leading and growing an economics team. You will have a wide network of contacts and a strong track record of business development. If you're a director leading a team and delivering work but have not been backed to grow the team, this opportunity will provide full support & investment to expand the service.

Braintree District Council and Colchester City Council have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Economic Development Officer to join the Economic Development team based in Braintree, Essex, working across both the district of Braintree and the city of Colchester.

Location: Braintree, Essex, CM7 9HB

Salary: Up to £51,436 per annum dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us:

Braintree District Council and Colchester City Council have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Economic Development Officer to join the Economic Development team based in Braintree, Essex, working across both the district of Braintree and the city of Colchester.

Both Councils have ambitious growth and economic development agendas and are looking for an experienced and motivated individual able to work on their own initiative and as part of an integrated team, to make a significant positive impact on residents, businesses and those looking to invest in our District, City and communities.

Lead Economic Development Officer – The Role:

You will be hosted at Braintree District Council but will work across both Councils where you will be responsible for devising and managing your own projects to offer support to businesses and the growing economic sectors across Braintree and Colchester.  Developing and maintaining relationships with businesses, residents and a wide range of key stakeholders is critical to the success of the role, facilitating partnership working and business buy in.  Additionally, this role will play a lead role in the economic development team at Braintree District Council, where the post holder will manage the Economic Development team provide strategic leadership for the Councils wider economic growth activity.

Lead Economic Development Officer – Key Responsibilities:

- To lead on the delivery of Braintree’s Economic Growth Strategy by identifying, planning, managing and delivering projects, alongside the economic development team, to deliver against the Councils economic development priorities

- Lead the drafting of the annual corporate Business Plan for the economic development service in Braintree District Council (BDC)

- To take lead responsibility for the setting and monitoring of economic development related budgets in BDC

- Responsibility for the commissioning and delivery of an economic evidence base covering Braintree and Colchester local authority areas

- To undertake procurement and manage contracts for a range of public and business facing economic development projects

Lead Economic Development Officer – You:

- A proven track record of coordinating the delivery of strategic programmes and projects using appropriate systems and procedures

- Experience of partnership working with external partners

- A relevant degree or significant equivalent experience

- Experience of working with the business community

- Experience of working in Economic Development

- Experience of project working/project management

- A working knowledge of the public sector and funding opportunities.

- Commercially minded with knowledge of local, regional, national and international economic and skills issues

- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal service partners

Lead Economic Development Officer – Benefits:

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative, innovative and forward-thinking approach which is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Some of the benefits of working for Braintree District Council are:

- Competitive pay and benefits

-Hybrid working arrangements are available in this role (home/office based) subject to business need

- Local government pension scheme

- Learning and development for all staff 

- Staff discounts at local businesses

- Staff recognition schemes

- Extensive health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership

Closing date: Midnight on Monday 11th August

Interviews Friday 22nd August and Wednesday 27th August 2025

To submit your application for this exciting Lead Economic Development Officer  opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the environment and shaping a sustainable future? Do you have a deep understanding of Economic Development?

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a talented and driven individual to lead our Economic Development team in leading the strategic approach and priorities for the economic development service in alignment with the Council and Service Plan.

Children's Social Worker

Family Help - Safeguarding Team

Locum

Ongoing Assignment

Social Workers - 38- 4

Hampshire County Council are recruiting a Children's Social Workers in their Family Help Safeguarding Teams in Hampshire

Responsibilities:

• To have a mixed caseload of families spanning early help and children in need
• To co- work families alongside our Family Practitioner
• To work within a smaller defined location/ geographical are
• To build links with partners/ organisations within local communities
• Knowledge of child protection legislation and understanding of child protection issues and substitute care
• Assessments of risks protection & social care needs of individuals, carers, families
• Undertake joint assessments to ensure all risks considered
• Take appropriate action in conjunction with other agencies & within legal & statutory framework, to protect vulnerable people
• Monitor, review and re asses care packages/services against identified risks

Requirements

• 3 years post qualifying experience as a permanent employee
• Social work degree
• Experience of working with children and families in social work setting
• Knowledge of child protection legislation and understanding of child protection issues and substitute care

Benefits

• A 9 day working fortnight
• Annual leave of 25 days per annum
• A personal assistant, who will provide crucial back office support to free up your time to focus on professional practice.
• A hybrid tablet device, so you can work more effectively and flexibly.
• 5 personal development days per annum.
• Access to permanent vacancies as they are released.
• Flexible working options to fit around today's lifestyle
• 38-42 per hour umbrella rate dependant on role

About Us

Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.