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Careline and Community Manager - Tendring District Council

Permanent, Full Time

£50,651 - £53,684 per annum

Location: Clacton on Sea

Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Tendring District Council to recruit into their Careline and Community Manager role.

The Tendring District has many geographic, demographic and economic characteristics that make it distinctive from other areas.

We enjoy over 36 miles of coastline, award-winning sandy beaches, areas of geological interest and specialist areas for wildlife, numerous coastal towns providing anything from the traditional pleasures of the seaside to maritime heritage and a Cinque Port, a variety of beautiful and picturesque villages and one of the busiest harbours in Europe. Our coastal geography is our greatest asset.

The Council operates a Cabinet system.

The role

The main purpose of this diverse role will be to manage the Council’s Careline, CCTV and Safer Communities services on a day to day basis ensuring that all agreed targets are met including budgetary targets and that statutory regulations and Council policies and procedures are followed. Key areas of responsibility include:

• Tendring Careline
• Provision, maintenance and development of CCTV systems
• Safer Communities
• Out of Hours Service
• Service Development
• Business Continuity

As well as overseeing any enforcement action undertaken by the Community Safety team in accordance with Council’s Enforcement Strategy and the Council’s Corporate priorities in relation to Enforcement.

The potential candidate will also bring extensive knowledge of contract management and commercial experience with them.

The requirements

The ideal candidate will be required to manage and improve all aspects of the work of the section including monitoring overall performance against targets, quality control, procurement, budgetary control, contract delivery, enforcement, administrative and ICT development.

You will have significant experience of working in a busy and diverse environment and will be able to use your experience and knowledge across the teams.

You will be both supported by the friendly teams whilst also able to manage, support and develop staff in your specialist areas of work. You will also be able to demonstrate an ability to interpret legislation and provide associated advice to officers.

You must be able to work flexibly.

Why work with us?

• Working for Tendring District Council, you will play your part in supporting the local community – in this role by promoting the good work and services we offer to those who use them.
• Work for a high performing department with great team morale and friendly, helpful, and supportive colleagues.
• Free Parking within 2 minutes of the office.
• Great funded training pathways. Encouraged to all staff for their continuing professional development.
• Flexible working – you can make your work arrangement work around the other elements of your life offering a fantastic work / life balance. Note: Core Hours are 10am to 2.30pm, Monday to Friday.
• Remote Working where possible.
• Local Authority Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 37 hour working week.
• A fully funded Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounted Corporate Gym Membership.
• A number of Salary Sacrifice initiatives.
• Continuous Service – Joining us from another local authority? Then you could benefit from bringing your time served and benefits with you.

When applying, within your supporting statement, please demonstrate your suitability against the competency criteria, which is detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification.

If you would like to see a full Job Description for this position, please click here

If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email [email protected] or Anastasia Simpson, Assistant Director - Partnerships, on 01255 686 324 or [email protected]

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