Council vacancies
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Technician (Internal Applicants Only)
- Fife Council
Area : Glenrothes Closing Date : 07/06/2013 Ref : FIF007896
View Job SummaryTo provide technical support and assist in the network management of Fife's Roads Infrastructure in Mid Fife Area, ensuring it is fit for purpose, safe for road users and that its condition is maintained and improved in line with the Roads Asset Management Plan. Liaise with others within and outwith the Service in relation to the activities and functions of the team to deliver quality, best value, and customer focussed services.You will have general technical office experience and experience in dealing with the public. A higher placing on the scale requires moderate relevant experience in Roads Network Management.Minimum qualifications required are 4 Standard Grades including Maths and English at level 3 or above or moderate work experience in a relevant subject. -
Temporary Administrative Assistant (Internal Applicants Only)
- Fife Council
Area : Glenrothes Closing Date : 10/06/2013 Ref : FIF007959
View Job Summary
Internal Applicants OnlyThe Contracts Section works with operational teams across the social work service to develop policies, procedures and working methods to facilitate tendering and procurement to enable the commissioning and delivery of social care services across Fife, which will ensure the delivery of high quality care at the point of need, while adhering to current procurement legislation and promoting best value to the Council.
The section is also responsible for calculating the contribution from service users to the costs of their care and paying providers for care commissioned.
The Contracts Section is also responsible for the application of the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework in relation to grant-funding for the voluntary sector.
You will manage a busy social work office, including clerical workloads, monitoring quality, cash and financial systems, maintain Health and Safety, provide advice for operational teams and managers, be the first point of contact for queries and provide occasional cover across the area as required.
Extensive general office experience and significant working knowledge of MS Word and Excel are essential.
Two Higher Grades, or equivalent, and supervisory qualification or training are also an essential requirement.
The ability to prioritise, multi-task, support and manage staff, and work to strict deadlines are pre-requisite to the job.
A confidential and positive approach to duties and a strong attention to detail is required.
The ability to travel throughout Fife is essential.
Online applications are encouraged, however if you wish to complete a paper application form please ensure that you contact the telephone number stated and a form will be sent to you. Please note that you must complete the application form sent for this specific job otherwise we are unable to accept your application.
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Temporary Change Managers - Internal Applicants Only
- Fife Council
Area : Glenrothes Closing Date : 07/06/2013 Ref : FIF007965
View Job SummaryThe Reshaping Support Service programme aims to deliver modern, efficient high quality support services to the Council's front facing Services. The programme is centred on the design and implementation of a future operating model that will provide a more shared approach to the delivery of corporate support services that give essential and 'business critical' support to the Council front facing Services. It also incorporates major reviews of Procurement, Facilities Management and Finance, as well as the iTRent Payroll project and Financial system (ERP) project.
The Programme intends to achieve cost savings, higher quality of service and a tighter control environment through economies of scale, technology, organisational realignment, workforce reduction, best practice and end to end process re-engineering. The potential overall savings for the programme are being brought together from the existing projects.
In order to deliver these outcomes a Programme Team is being assembled (positions are temporary for up to 3 years, with a review by the end of year 2) and in addition, 2 project positions are required to lead the process work and change transition for the replacement Financial system (ERP) project (positions are temporary for one year). The indicative posts required is as below, with the final allocation being determined by the mix of skills and experience of applicants.
Change Manager (2 posts) FC10
Programme Manager (1 post) FC10
Consultant (Project Manager 2 posts) FC9
Adviser (Project Worker 2 posts) FC7/8
Assistant (Programme Support Officer 2 posts) FC5/6
Further information is available from Chris Broome on 444144 or Craig Waddell on 444319.
Online applications are encouraged, however if you wish to complete a paper application form please ensure that you contact the telephone number stated and a form will be sent to you. Please note that you must complete the application form sent for this specific job otherwise we are unable to accept your application.
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Temporary Programme Manager - Internal Applicants Only
- Fife Council
Area : Glenrothes Closing Date : 07/06/2013 Ref : FIF007968
View Job SummaryThe Reshaping Support Service programme aims to deliver modern, efficient high quality support services to the Council's front facing Services. The programme is centred on the design and implementation of a future operating model that will provide a more shared approach to the delivery of corporate support services that give essential and 'business critical' support to the Council front facing Services. It also incorporates major reviews of Procurement, Facilities Management and Finance, as well as the iTRent Payroll project and Financial system (ERP) project.
The Programme intends to achieve cost savings, higher quality of service and a tighter control environment through economies of scale, technology, organisational realignment, workforce reduction, best practice and end to end process re-engineering. The potential overall savings for the programme are being brought together from the existing projects.
In order to deliver these outcomes a Programme Team is being assembled (positions are temporary for up to 3 years, with a review by the end of year 2) and in addition, 2 project positions are required to lead the process work and change transition for the replacement Financial system (ERP) project (positions are temporary for one year). The indicative posts required is as below, with the final allocation being determined by the mix of skills and experience of applicants.
Change Manager (2 posts) FC10
Programme Manager (1 post) FC10
Consultant (Project Manager 2 posts) FC9
Adviser (Project Worker 2 posts) FC7/8
Assistant (Programme Support Officer 2 posts) FC5/6
Online applications are encouraged, however if you wish to complete a paper application form please ensure that you contact the telephone number stated and a form will be sent to you. Please note that you must complete the application form sent for this specific job otherwise we are unable to accept your application. -
Temporary Consultants - Internal Applicants Only
- Fife Council
Area : Glenrothes Closing Date : 07/06/2013 Ref : FIF007969
View Job SummaryThe Reshaping Support Service programme aims to deliver modern, efficient high quality support services to the Council's front facing Services. The programme is centred on the design and implementation of a future operating model that will provide a more shared approach to the delivery of corporate support services that give essential and 'business critical' support to the Council front facing Services. It also incorporates major reviews of Procurement, Facilities Management and Finance, as well as the iTRent Payroll project and Financial system (ERP) project.
The Programme intends to achieve cost savings, higher quality of service and a tighter control environment through economies of scale, technology, organisational realignment, workforce reduction, best practice and end to end process re-engineering. The potential overall savings for the programme are being brought together from the existing projects.
In order to deliver these outcomes a Programme Team is being assembled (positions are temporary for up to 3 years, with a review by the end of year 2) and in addition, 2 project positions are required to lead the process work and change transition for the replacement Financial system (ERP) project (positions are temporary for one year). The indicative posts required is as below, with the final allocation being determined by the mix of skills and experience of applicants.
Change Manager (2 posts) FC10
Programme Manager (1 post) FC10
Consultant (Project Manager 2 posts) FC9
Adviser (Project Worker 2 posts) FC7/8
Assistant (Programme Support Officer 2 posts) FC5/6
Further information is available from Chris Broome on 444144 or Craig Waddell on 444319.
Online applications are encouraged, however if you wish to complete a paper application form please ensure that you contact the telephone number stated and a form will be sent to you. Please note that you must complete the application form sent for this specific job otherwise we are unable to accept your application. -
Temporary Advisers - Internal Applicants Only
- Fife Council
Area : Glenrothes Closing Date : 07/06/2013 Ref : FIF007971
View Job SummaryThe Reshaping Support Service programme aims to deliver modern, efficient high quality support services to the Council's front facing Services. The programme is centred on the design and implementation of a future operating model that will provide a more shared approach to the delivery of corporate support services that give essential and 'business critical' support to the Council front facing Services. It also incorporates major reviews of Procurement, Facilities Management and Finance, as well as the iTRent Payroll project and Financial system (ERP) project.
The Programme intends to achieve cost savings, higher quality of service and a tighter control environment through economies of scale, technology, organisational realignment, workforce reduction, best practice and end to end process re-engineering. The potential overall savings for the programme are being brought together from the existing projects.
In order to deliver these outcomes a Programme Team is being assembled (positions are temporary for up to 3 years, with a review by the end of year 2) and in addition, 2 project positions are required to lead the process work and change transition for the replacement Financial system (ERP) project (positions are temporary for one year). The indicative posts required is as below, with the final allocation being determined by the mix of skills and experience of applicants.
Change Manager (2 posts) FC10
Programme Manager (1 post) FC10
Consultant (Project Manager 2 posts) FC9
Adviser (Project Worker 2 posts) FC7/8
Assistant (Programme Support Officer 2 posts) FC5/6
Further information is available from Chris Broome on 444144 or Craig Waddell on 444319.
Online applications are encouraged, however if you wish to complete a paper application form please ensure that you contact the telephone number stated and a form will be sent to you. Please note that you must complete the application form sent for this specific job otherwise we are unable to accept your application. -
Temporary Assistants - Internal Applicants Only
- Fife Council
Area : Glenrothes Closing Date : 07/06/2013 Ref : FIF007979
View Job SummaryThe Reshaping Support Service programme aims to deliver modern, efficient high quality support services to the Council's front facing Services. The programme is centred on the design and implementation of a future operating model that will provide a more shared approach to the delivery of corporate support services that give essential and 'business critical' support to the Council front facing Services. It also incorporates major reviews of Procurement, Facilities Management and Finance, as well as the iTRent Payroll project and Financial system (ERP) project.
The Programme intends to achieve cost savings, higher quality of service and a tighter control environment through economies of scale, technology, organisational realignment, workforce reduction, best practice and end to end process re-engineering. The potential overall savings for the programme are being brought together from the existing projects.
In order to deliver these outcomes a Programme Team is being assembled (positions are temporary for up to 3 years, with a review by the end of year 2) and in addition, 2 project positions are required to lead the process work and change transition for the replacement Financial system (ERP) project (positions are temporary for one year). The indicative posts required is as below, with the final allocation being determined by the mix of skills and experience of applicants.
Change Manager (2 posts) FC10
Programme Manager (1 post) FC10
Consultant (Project Manager 2 posts) FC9
Adviser (Project Worker 2 posts) FC7/8
Assistant (Programme Support Officer 2 posts) FC5/6
Further information is available from Chris Broome on 444144 or Craig Waddell on 444319.
Online applications are encouraged, however if you wish to complete a paper application form please ensure that you contact the telephone number stated and a form will be sent to you. Please note that you must complete the application form sent for this specific job otherwise we are unable to accept your application. -
Cleaning Supervisor
- Fife Council
Area : East Wemyss Closing Date : 07/06/2013 Ref : FIF007991
View Job Summary
As Fife Council's Catering & Cleaning Service we pride our self in delivering a value for money service that meets the needs of our customers.
We have three main operations; Building Cleaning, Schools and Commercial Catering and Meals on Wheels. We cater and clean in over 600 buildings throughout Fife, cleaning on a daily basis some half a million square metres floor area per day as a matter of routine and serve over 21,000 meals per day. We have a work force of 2400 employees making us the biggest operation of its type in Fife and one of the biggest in Scotland.
You will be responsible for the cleaning service provided; monitoring cleaning standards and ensuring compliance with Health and Safety Regulations.
Your duties will include supervision of staff, general administration and ordering materials. You will also be required to undertake general cleaning duties. -
Catering Assistant
- Fife Council
Area : East Wemyss Closing Date : 07/06/2013 Ref : FIF007992
View Job Summary
As Fife Council's Catering & Cleaning Service we pride our self in delivering a value for money service that meets the needs of our customers.
We have three main operations; Building Cleaning, Schools and Commercial Catering and Meals on Wheels. We cater and clean in over 600 buildings throughout Fife, cleaning on a daily basis some half a million square metres floor area per day as a matter of routine and serve over 21,000 meals per day. We have a work force of 2400 employees making us the biggest operation of its type in Fife and one of the biggest in Scotland.
Your duties will include basic food and beverage preparation, serving of meals, washing up, clearing away tables and general cleaning of the kitchen and dining area. -
Major Parks Officer
- Fife Council
Area : Dunfermline Closing Date : 09/06/2013 Ref : FIF007993
View Job Summary
Leisure & Cultural Services Parks and Countryside has around 550 employees and over 15 service delivery points located throughout Fife, with offices in Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Leven and Cupar. The customers are Fife's citizens, visitors. A wide range of horticultural services are provided, from regular grass cutting, garden care and the application of pesticides.
Fife Council are looking to recruit an officer to assist the Parks Development teams in the preparation, interpretation and implementation of parks development plans and management plans for major parks in Fife.
A major element of this work will be to assist in the preparation of designs and associated development work and to lead the delivery of an already successful Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) project in Pittencrieff Park working with HLF and Fife Council services and external partners.
You must hold a Degree/Diploma in Landscape Architecture or Horticulture and have extensive project management and development experience.
Online applications are encouraged, however if you wish to complete a paper application form please ensure that you contact the telephone number stated and a form will be sent to you. Please note that you must complete the application form sent for this specific job otherwise we are unable to accept your application.
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