https://ats-hastings.jgp.co.uk/vacancies 2026-02-12T14:11:00+00:00

<p><strong>Temporary Accommodation Officer</strong><br>Career Grade 8–7</p> <p><em>This is a fixed term role covering a period of maternity leave for approximately 1 year. </em></p> <p>We are offering an opportunity to join the <strong>Housing Services</strong> as a <strong>Housing Officer Temporary Accommodation.</strong></p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>This role is key to supporting households placed in temporary accommodation and ensuring placements are well managed. You’ll provide housing management services, liaise with providers, and work closely with colleagues, partners, and clients to ensure people are supported while their longer-term housing options are explored.</p> <p>Key aspects include:</p> <ul> <li>Managing temporary accommodation placements, ensuring suitability and safeguarding responsibilities are met.</li> <li>Supporting clients with benefit claims, arrears, disputes, and other issues affecting their stay.</li> <li>Carrying out property inspections and liaising with providers to maintain standards.</li> <li>Working with clients who may have complex needs and ensuring placements are sustained where possible.</li> <li>Contributing to service targets and continuous improvement.</li> </ul> <p>This is a <strong>primarily office-based role</strong> at Muriel Matters House.</p> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>We are looking for a colleague with:</p> <ul> <li>Experience in social housing or a related field.</li> <li>Knowledge of housing legislation, housing benefit processes, and issues surrounding homelessness.</li> <li>Strong communication, case management, and IT skills.</li> <li>The ability to work flexibly, manage a varied caseload, and remain resilient under pressure.</li> </ul> <p>A commitment to continuous learning and professional development is essential. This role offers a great opportunity to expand your housing knowledge and develop your career within the Council.</p> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>If you’re interested in applying, please complete the internal application process via the below link.</p> <p><strong>Closing date: 16th March 2026</strong></p> <p>This role reports to the Temporary Accommodation Team Leader, Vanessa Stock.</p>

2026-03-02T11:54:00+00:00 https://ats-hastings.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/332152?type=feed Hastings Frontend

<p><strong>Environmental Health Officer / Senior Environmental Health Officer</strong></p> <p>Salary range: £35,412 to £44,075 per annum</p> <p>Benefit allowance of £2,278 per annum</p> <p>Out of hours scheme payment of £10,154.88 per annum</p> <p>Total renumeration is up to £56,507.88 per annum</p> <p>Employer: Hastings Borough Council</p> <p>Location: East Sussex</p> <p>Sector: Environmental Health and Licensing Team</p> <p>Contract: Permanent</p> <p>Hours: Full Time (37 per week)</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Career graded post dependant on qualifications and experience</p> <p>Salary range: <strong>£35,412 to £44,075 </strong>per annum + benefit allowance of <strong>£2,278</strong> & opportunity to join the Out of Hours service which attracts a standby payment of <strong>£10,154.88</strong> per annum.</p> <p><strong>Total renumeration is up to £56,507.88 per annum.</strong></p> <p>Hastings is an ambitious, and progressive Council, and Environmental Health and Licensing are essential and valued services at the core of our public protection and community safety work.</p> <p>We are ideally looking to recruit someone who is experienced and technically competent in all aspects of Environmental Health, and particularly in Environmental Protection. You will need to be an excellent communicator and happy to embrace a more generic approach to delivering services in our historic seaside town. We changed the way we deliver our services by combining Environmental Health and Licensing into a single generic Team.&nbsp; This has helped us offer a more effective and flexible service for residents and businesses, as well as providing a more rewarding range of work for officers.</p> <p>This diverse and challenging role provides a great opportunity to make a real difference to people’s health and well-being and there will be variety and opportunities to stretch your capabilities, and the successful candidate will play a central role in the delivery of the Environmental Health and Licensing Team’s objectives.</p> <p>A full driving licence is essential for this post which also attracts a separate car benefit allowance of £2,278 as is a willingness to work outside of normal office hours from time to time. There’s also the added opportunity to participate in our emergency out of hours on call service, which attracts a standby payment of £10,154.88 per annum. &nbsp;</p> <p>In addition to support with training and personal development, we operate family friendly flexible and hybrid/home working policies, option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme, opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development, car benefit allowance and generous annual leave package.</p> <p>For an informal discussion or for further information please contact Ian Wheeler, Environmental Health Manager on 01424 783230.</p> <p>Closing date for applications: 18th March 2026</p> <p>Please apply via our website at: <a href="https://www.hastings.gov.uk/jobopportunities/">https://www.hastings.gov.uk/jobopportunities/</a>&nbsp;</p>

2026-02-19T15:22:00+00:00 https://ats-hastings.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/331092?type=feed Hastings Frontend

<p><strong>Financial Transactions Manager</strong></p> <p><strong>Salary: </strong>Career Grade 5–4 - £35,412 to £44,075 per annum.</p> <p><strong>Full Time: </strong>37 hours per week<strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Contract: </strong>Permanent<strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Muriel Matters House, Hastings / Hybrid Home Working<br><br></p> <p>We are seeking a <strong>Financial Transactions Manager</strong> to lead our customer-focused team delivering key financial services including Debtors, Creditors and Income functions.</p> <p>In this pivotal role, you will ensure the efficient processing and reconciliation of financial transactions, maintain accurate records, and support continual service improvement. You will be responsible for team management, performance monitoring, and ensuring compliance with audit and statutory requirements – all while providing excellent internal and external customer service.</p> <p><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></p> <ul> <li>AAT Level 4 or equivalent qualifications</li> <li>Proven experience managing teams in a transactional finance setting</li> <li>Strong knowledge of Excel and financial systems (experience with Unit 4 Business World is desirable)</li> <li>Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills</li> <li>A collaborative, proactive approach to leadership and problem-solving</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why join us?</strong><br>You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to delivering high-quality financial services for the community.</p> <p>We provide an excellent employee experience, with benefits that include:</p> <ul> <li>27 days starting annual leave allowance rising to 32 days at 5 years’ service, 35 days at 10 years and 37 days at 15 years.</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (subject to service requirement)</li> <li>Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li> <li>+ many more!</li> </ul> <p><strong>Closing date for applications:&nbsp;</strong>Friday 13th March</p> <p><strong>Interviews to take place week commencing:&nbsp;</strong>Week commencing 23rd March</p>

2026-02-12T14:11:00+00:00 https://ats-hastings.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/331213?type=feed Hastings Frontend