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  • Service Manager  

    - Sheffield
    Asset Management teamSheffield City Council is one of the largest soci... Read More
    Asset Management teamSheffield City Council is one of the largest social landlords in the country, managing around 38,000 homes. Our Asset Management service plays a central role in ensuring those homes are safe, sustainable and fit for the future.We are strengthening our leadership capacity and are recruiting two Service Managers to lead key functions across Asset Management.About the roleYou will lead a core asset management function, with responsibility for service delivery, performance, investment and improvement within a large and complex operational environment.You will be responsible for leading one of the services that from part of Sheffield City Council’s Asset Management function:Investment and Capital ProgrammesStock Condition and AnalysisCommercial and Domestic Heating, Mechanical and ElectricalYou will lead multidisciplinary teams and work closely with colleagues across Housing, Repairs & Maintenance and Building Safety & Compliance to ensure services are well-governed, high-performing and delivery-focused.You will work closely with technical specialists, contractors and partners to ensure programmes and services are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards.Alongside day-to-day leadership, you will play a key role in strengthening how we plan, prioritise and deliver investment in our homes, ensuring value for money and strong outcomes for tenants.Why this roleWe are entering a new phase of delivery across Asset Management.We are increasing our capacity, strengthening our approach to investment, and responding to a more demanding regulatory and financial environment. This is a moment where strong leadership will directly shape how the service performs in the coming years.These roles offer the opportunity to:Lead high-impact services within a large-scale housing portfolioInfluence how investment programmes and specialist services are deliveredDrive measurable improvements in performance, quality and value for moneyHelp build a modern, resilient and forward-looking Asset Management serviceWhat you’ll bringYou will be an experienced manager with a track record of delivering results in complex service environments.You will demonstrate:Strong leadership of operational or technical services, ideally within housing, asset management or a related fieldExperience of managing performance, budgets and service delivery at scaleThe ability to lead and develop teams, building clarity, pace and accountabilityConfidence using data, insight and performance information to drive improvementThe ability to work across organisational boundaries to deliver integrated servicesYou will be comfortable handling complex issues, making sound decisions and maintaining delivery in a fast-moving environment.Membership of a relevant professional body, such as RICS, CIOB, CIBSE, is desirable.Why join usYou will be joining a large and collaborative Housing service with a clear focus on improvement and delivery.We offer:The opportunity to lead services that directly impact homes and communities across the cityA supportive and inclusive working environmentFlexible working arrangementsOpportunities for professional development and progressionApply nowIf you are ready to lead at scale, strengthen service performance and help shape the future of Asset Management in Sheffield, we would love to hear from you.For an informal discussion, please contact: John Dowle (John.Dowle@sheffield.gov.uk)We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups.  We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form.  Sometimes, if lots of people apply, we might not be able to interview everyone who qualifies for the Guarantee. In these cases, we’ll interview the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job.Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade. Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our Sheff news page. Basis: Full TimePackage: 2 x Permanent Read Less
  • Are you a motivated and experienced construction professional with a s... Read More
    Are you a motivated and experienced construction professional with a strong track record in delivering housing investment projects, programmes and contracts?Do you want to use your construction related technical knowledge and contract management expertise to improve the quality, safety and long-term sustainability of council homes?Would you value the opportunity to lead complex works, influence technical standards and work collaboratively with contractors, colleagues and customers?If this sounds like you, we would be keen to hear from you.This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and commercially aware professional to join the Asset Management and Programme Works Team within Sheffield City Council’s Housing Service.We are recruiting a customer-focused and experienced Operations and Development Manager (Technical Standards and Programme Works) to lead the delivery of the Housing Capital Investment Programme. You will bring a well-developed understanding of construction-related housing projects, contract delivery, technical standards and the operational challenges facing the housing sector.A key priority for the role is working with customers to understand their needs and ensure investment decisions and works are delivered in a way that supports safe, decent and energy-efficient homes. You will help ensure that customers are kept at the centre of programme delivery, with works planned and managed to minimise disruption, improve the quality of homes and contribute to better long-term outcomes for residents.As Operations and Development Manager, you will manage and help lead a team responsible for delivering innovative, high-quality and customer-focused investment solutions. You will work closely with the Service Manager, internal teams, contractors and external partners to ensure programmes are well planned, effectively governed and delivered to achieve the best possible outcomes for tenants and stakeholders.The Asset Management and Programme Works Team shapes and delivers the housing capital investment programme. The team ensures investment activity meets statutory and regulatory requirements, is financially well managed, and is delivered through effective contract management, technical assurance and customer support.Key aspects of the role:Lead the development and management of construction-related technical standards, policies and product design specifications for housing capital projects.Review, develop and value-engineer specifications and standards for existing housing stock and non-property assets, ensuring they support effective delivery, quality assurance and value for money across capital and revenue-funded activity.Ensure legal, statutory and safety compliance across building design, investment standards, specifications and asset records, including supporting staff training where required.Support the Service Manager in shaping service objectives, priorities, delivery plans and continuous improvement activity.Provide effective leadership, management and support to in-house and external surveying staff.Ensure procurement activity and technical specifications are robust, deliverable and aligned with service priorities, contractual requirements and customer needs.Oversee compliance with the Asbestos Policy and Procedures, ensuring contractors, council staff and customers understand their responsibilities, the asbestos register is accessible and accurate, and the four-year Asbestos Management Plan is prepared and managed effectively.The job is full time (37 hours) working on a hybrid basis. Our current office location is based at Solpro, Windsor Street, Sheffield, however there will be a requirement to work from other various locations as per service demands.We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce. We would welcome applications from women and also particularly from Black, Asian Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.For informal enquires about the role please contact Nesreen Lowson (Service Manager for the Asset Management and Programme Works Team) on 0114 474 1241.We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups.  We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone and where appropriate to the role the successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our Sheff news page.Basis: Full TimePackage: Permanent Read Less
  • Sheffield is a place like no other. As the birthplace of electronic mu... Read More
    Sheffield is a place like no other. As the birthplace of electronic music, the greenest city in the UK, and a major Core City of nearly 600,000 people with huge regional and national importance, we’ve pretty much got our own gravitational pull.Our People Strategy articulates our ambition to be a place where true system leadership is everyday, and everywhere. Where colleagues at all levels collaborate across boundaries, to deliver genuinely shared outcomes that make a difference in our communities. Where our whole workforce has the confidence to lead and influence in complex environments, and where we are distinguished by collaboration, adaptability, and a focus on local needs across our city.Delivering this sophisticated strategic vision will allow us to play our full part in navigating and shaping complex, locally driven priorities and partnerships. So, this role is mission-critical for the success of our entire transformation agenda. You’ll take the lead on strengthening leadership and management capability and make sure we hold people considerations at the core of corporate decision-making.Working directly with the CEO, COO, SLT, elected members and our trade unions, you’ll bring together culture, leadership, workforce reform and organisational performance. It’s an exceptional opportunity to lead a high-impact people agenda in a major UK Core City, and you’ll be joining us at a key inflection point, where your professional contribution will shape how an organisation of nearly 9,000 people performs and evolves for a generation.What’s not to like?To find out more, please visit  For an informal discussion, contact our recruitment partners  Helen Sawbridge or Martin Tucker at Faerfield on 0121 312 3755We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups.  We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form.  Sometimes, if lots of people apply, we might not be able to interview everyone who qualifies for the Guarantee. In these cases, we’ll interview the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job.Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade. Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our Sheff news page. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone and where appropriate to the role the successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.Basis: Full TimePackage: Permanent Read Less
  • Finance Manager  

    - Sheffield
    Finance Delivery & Improvement ManagerHelp drive the next chapter of f... Read More
    Finance Delivery & Improvement ManagerHelp drive the next chapter of finance in SheffieldThis is an exciting opportunity to join Sheffield City Council at a pivotal point in the development of our finance function.We're looking for an experienced and ambitious finance leader who can help us strengthen the way we coordinate, deliver and continuously improve finance services across the organisation. As councils face increasing financial complexity and growing demands for better insight, efficiency and accountability, finance has never been more important. This role will be at the centre of that challenge.Working across the Accounting Team and wider Finance function, you will help shape how key finance activities are managed, coordinated and delivered. You'll play a leading role in improving processes, increasing organisational resilience, supporting our people and embedding modern ways of working that help the service operate more effectively and efficiently.Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on how finance supports decision-making, stewardship of public funds and delivery of services to Sheffield's residents.The RoleThis is not a traditional finance management role.We are looking for someone who can combine strong financial management skills with a passion for improvement, systems, people development and organisational change.The role will lead the coordination and continuous improvement of key corporate finance activities, helping ensure critical processes are delivered consistently, efficiently and to a high standard. You will work closely with managers and teams across Finance to improve reporting, strengthen controls, simplify processes and reduce reliance on individual postholders for key areas of work.A major focus will be supporting the implementation and embedding of Mercur, Sheffield's new Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) system. This is a rare opportunity to help shape how a modern finance system is adopted across a large and complex organisation, ensuring the benefits of improved forecasting, reporting, workflow management and management information are fully realised.You will help teams embrace new ways of working, identify opportunities for automation, improve the use of data and technology, and support the development of more efficient and sustainable finance processes. Working across service boundaries, you'll bring people together around a shared goal of delivering a modern, resilient and high-performing finance function.Alongside this, you will support capability development across the team, strengthen knowledge sharing, improve documentation and help create an environment where continuous improvement becomes part of everyday practice.What We're Looking ForWe're seeking someone who enjoys making things better.Whatever your background and current finance specialism, you'll be someone who can see the bigger picture whilst also driving practical improvements that make a real difference.You'll bring:Strong financial management and leadership experience.A track record of improving services, processes or systems.Experience managing complex programmes of work and delivering through others.Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.The ability to influence, engage and bring people with you through change.A passion for developing individuals, teams and organisational capability.An interest in technology, automation, data and modern finance systems.The ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.Most importantly, you'll be someone who thrives on challenge, enjoys solving problems and is motivated by delivering better outcomes for the organisation and the communities we serve.Why Join Us?This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future direction of finance at Sheffield City Council.You'll work on high-profile transformation activity, help embed one of the most significant changes to our finance systems in recent years and play a leading role in improving how finance supports the organisation. You'll collaborate with experienced professionals across a wide range of services and gain exposure to strategic, operational and technical aspects of local government finance.In return, you'll have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, broaden your professional experience and make a tangible contribution to public value.If you're looking for a role where you can lead change, drive improvement and help build a finance function fit for the future, we'd love to hear from you.Lead Improvement. Deliver Change. Shape the Future of Finance in Sheffield.We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups.  We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form.  Sometimes, if lots of people apply, we might not be able to interview everyone who qualifies for the Guarantee. In these cases, we’ll interview the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job.Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade. Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our Sheff news page. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone and where appropriate to the role the successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.Basis: Full TimePackage: Temporary to 30/09/2027 Read Less
  • Maximising Independence Team – Social Care PractitionerA new exciting... Read More
    Maximising Independence Team – Social Care PractitionerA new exciting opportunity for an experienced social care practitioner to join our innovative team has arisen.Would you like to work as part of a new multi-disciplinary team, working with people who have complex and enduring mental health challenges, who are supported by adult social care? The maximising independence team will help people to become more independent by reassessing people currently supported in the Adult Mental Health Social Care Service , and supporting them move on from long-term provision via an MDT approach to (re)gaining abilities and skills, set enablement goals, and take advantage of opportunities to grow and develop their lives.Your role will  be to work alongside other social workers, social care practitioners, occupational therapy and support workers to deliver key activities with targeted groups of people including:  young people moving form children's services into adulthood, people in residential placements who could take advantage of supported living opportunities, and supporting people in supported living settings to move to private tenancies with the right care and support arrangements.  It would be advantageous to have an awareness of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the Mental Health Act.   Some experience of supporting people with mental health challenges.We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups.  We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly. It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application. Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form.  Sometimes, if lots of people apply, we might not be able to interview everyone who qualifies for the Guarantee. In these cases, we’ll interview the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job. Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share. If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.  Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our Sheff news page.Basis: Full TimePackage: 1 full time perm Post Read Less
  • 0 - 5 SEND Service Manager  

    - Sheffield
    Lead Sheffield’s 0–5 SEND Service and help improve outcomes for young... Read More
    Lead Sheffield’s 0–5 SEND Service and help improve outcomes for young children with special educational needs and disabilities.About the roleWe are seeking an experienced Service Manager to provide strategic leadership for the 0–5 SEND Service. Reporting to the Assistant Director, you will lead the team, manage performance and budgets, shape policy and work with families, early years settings and partners to deliver inclusive, high-quality support.What you will doKey responsibilities include:Leading the 0–5 SEND team and service development.Managing people, performance, budgets and resources.Using data and quality assurance to improve outcomes.Building strong partnerships and advising senior leaders and elected members.About youYou will be a confident senior manager with experience in children and families services, strong knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage, SEND legislation and practice, and a track record of leading people, change, partnerships and budgets. You will need excellent judgement, communication and influencing skills, plus a degree or equivalent and relevant management training or experience.Further information Location: Sheffield, with flexible working in line with service requirementsInterview date: 07.09.26For an informal discussion:Lorraine Wood – Lorraine.wood@sheffield.gov.ukApply using the application form, showing how you meet the essential person specification.We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups.  We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form.  Sometimes, if lots of people apply, we might not be able to interview everyone who qualifies for the Guarantee. In these cases, we’ll interview the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job.Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade. Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our Sheff news page. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone and where appropriate to the role the successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.Basis: Full TimePackage: Permanent Read Less
  • Team Manager  

    - Sheffield
    Occupational Therapy Team Manager – Equipment & AdaptationsAre you an... Read More
    Occupational Therapy Team Manager – Equipment & AdaptationsAre you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to take your first step into management?We are seeking a motivated and skilled HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist to lead our Equipment and Adaptations Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine people management with professional and clinical leadership in a specialist service that enables people to remain safe, independent and living well at home. The role requires a strong occupational therapy background and the ability to provide expert guidance to a team delivering complex equipment, housing adaptations and independence-focused interventions.About the RoleAs Team Manager, you will lead a team of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants, providing day-to-day management, professional supervision and clinical leadership. You will support staff to deliver high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions, ensuring practice is safe, effective and person-centred.You will:Manage and support a specialist Occupational Therapy team delivering equipment and adaptation services.Provide professional and clinical leadership on complex OT cases, equipment provision and housing adaptations.Develop staff through supervision, coaching and professional support.Drive service improvement and ensure performance, quality and customer outcomes are achieved.Work collaboratively with health, housing and other partners to deliver integrated solutions for Sheffield residents.About YouWe are looking for someone who has:A recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and current HCPC registration.Significant experience in Occupational Therapy practice, particularly in equipment, adaptations, housing or community-based services.The confidence and credibility to provide professional and clinical leadership to other Occupational Therapists.Experience of supervising, mentoring or leading staff and supporting professional development.A strong understanding of relevant legislation, safeguarding and person-centred practice.Excellent communication, partnership working and problem-solving skills.We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups.  We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form.  Sometimes, if lots of people apply, we might not be able to interview everyone who qualifies for the Guarantee. In these cases, we’ll interview the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job.Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade. Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our Sheff news page. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone and where appropriate to the role the successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.Basis: Full TimePackage: x2 Permanent Positions Read Less
  • Service Designer  

    - Sheffield
    Join our Customer Experience CapabilitySheffield City Council is build... Read More
    Join our Customer Experience CapabilitySheffield City Council is building its Customer Experience Capability, a team focused on improving how residents experience council services and how colleagues are supported to deliver them.The team brings together customer journeys, insight, workforce development, equalities, engagement, and communications. Its purpose is to help the Council work in a more joined-up, customer-focused way, using feedback, data, digital tools, and practical improvement methods to make services easier to access and better to use.These roles are an opportunity to help shape a growing capability, work across services, and make a practical difference to how Sheffield residents experience the Council.Can you turn insight into practical service improvements that make life easier for residents and colleagues?We are looking for a Service Designer to join our Customer Journeys team and lead service design activity across priority council services.This role will help services understand their current customer journeys, identify pain points and opportunities, and design practical improvements that improve customer experience, support colleagues, and reduce avoidable demand. You will work across service boundaries, helping teams move from individual service thinking to whole-journey thinking.You will work closely with service areas and enabling teams, including Digital, Business Change, Customer Intelligence, Voice of the Customer, and Customer Hub colleagues. The role will suit someone who enjoys tackling complex problems, facilitating collaboration, and turning evidence into clear and deliverable improvements.In this role, you will:Lead service design activity across priority customer journeysUse discovery, research, and insight to understand customer and staff experienceDevelop journey maps, service blueprints, prototypes, and design recommendationsFacilitate workshops and co-design sessions with customers, colleagues, and stakeholdersChallenge assumptions and help services focus on user needs and evidenceSupport the testing, implementation, and evaluation of service improvementsLine manage and support User Researcher colleagues where assignedWe are looking for someone who:Has experience applying service design methods in a complex organisationCan use insight and evidence to shape practical service improvementsIs confident facilitating workshops and bringing people together around shared challengesCan translate complex problems into clear recommendations and actionsUnderstands inclusive and accessible service designCan balance customer needs, operational realities, and organisational prioritiesEnjoys working collaboratively and influencing positive changeThis is an exciting opportunity to help shape how Sheffield City Council designs and improves services, ensuring they are simpler, more joined up, and focused on the needs of residents and colleagues.Contact: katie.mullen@sheffield.gov.ukWe are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups.  We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form.  Sometimes, if lots of people apply, we might not be able to interview everyone who qualifies for the Guarantee. In these cases, we’ll interview the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job.Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade. Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our Sheff news page. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone and where appropriate to the role the successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.Basis: Full TimePackage: Temporary to 31/03/28 Read Less
  • Investment Manager  

    - Sheffield
    Investment Manager (Key Account Management)Help Sheffield's leading bu... Read More
    Investment Manager (Key Account Management)Help Sheffield's leading businesses grow, invest and succeedSheffield is one of the UK's leading cities for innovation, advanced manufacturing, technology and business growth. As part of Invest Sheffield, you will play a key role in supporting some of the city's most important employers, helping them overcome barriers to growth, secure investment, expand operations and create jobs.Working as part of a highly regarded team within Sheffield City Council's Business Sheffield and Invest Sheffield service, you will develop trusted relationships with strategic businesses, major employers, foreign-owned companies and high-growth firms across Sheffield's priority sectors.You will act as a proactive Key Account Manager, gaining a detailed understanding of business needs, identifying opportunities for growth and investment, coordinating support from across the Council and partner organisations and ensuring businesses can access the people, skills, property, funding and infrastructure they need to succeed.The role will also support investment retention and reinvestment activity, helping embed existing investment within Sheffield whilst contributing to wider economic growth, employment and investment ambitions. You will work closely with colleagues across planning, regeneration, transport, skills, universities, SYMCA and other partners to deliver practical solutions to businesses and support long-term growth.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a portfolio of Sheffield's strategic businesses and major employers, developing long-term trusted relationships.Identify opportunities for business expansion, investment, innovation and job creation.Support foreign-owned businesses and investors to retain and expand their operations within Sheffield.Provide a coordinated single point of contact and broker support from across the Council and partner organisations.Undertake contact with key account companies and hold meetings with senior decision makers, maintaining close relationships with key account businessesSource, write and edit relevant material for the weekly Key Business Update ensuring that key businesses are kept up to date with what’s happening in SheffieldHelp businesses navigate issues relating to property, skills, recruitment, funding, infrastructure and regulation.Undertake business diagnostics and develop action plans to support growth and investment ambitions.Capture business intelligence and use this to inform economic development priorities, investment propositions and service improvements.Prepare clear briefings, updates and reports for senior officers, Members/Councillors, boards and partner organisations, using business intelligence to inform decision-making, policy priorities and practical interventions.Support wider Invest Sheffield activity including inward investment, Innovation Spine, Investment Zone and strategic growth opportunities where appropriate.About Invest SheffieldInvest Sheffield is Sheffield City Council's inward investment and business growth service, supporting investors, managing relationships with key businesses already based in Sheffield and helping technology and innovation-led companies grow. The service supports more than 100 key account businesses, works with inward investors from the UK and overseas and delivers activity aligned to Sheffield's Growth Plan, Innovation Spine and Investment Zone ambitions.Invest Sheffield is also a partner in the Landing Pad initiative, working alongside Sheffield Property Association, Sheffield Chamber, Sheffield BID, Sheffield Technology Parks, SYMCA and Innovation Spine partners to promote Sheffield's investment opportunities, strengthen the city's proposition and support business growth and investor engagement.What we're looking forYou'll have experience of working directly with businesses, investors and economic development partners and be comfortable engaging with senior leaders and business owners. You'll be a strong relationship builder with commercial awareness, an understanding of business growth challenges and the ability to coordinate support across multiple organisations.You will also bring sound political awareness, good judgement and the ability to communicate clearly within a public-sector environment, including preparing briefings and updates for senior officers, Members/Councillors and partners. You will be comfortable handling sensitive business intelligence with discretion and using it to support practical problem-solving, service improvement and wider economic development prioritiesMost importantly, you'll be passionate about helping Sheffield's businesses thrive and playing a part in the city's future economic success.If you have any questions about this role then please contact Invest Service Manager dean.hughes@sheffield.gov.ukWe are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups.  We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form.  Sometimes, if lots of people apply, we might not be able to interview everyone who qualifies for the Guarantee. In these cases, we’ll interview the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job.Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade. Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our Sheff news page. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone and where appropriate to the role the successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.Basis: Full TimePackage: permanent Read Less
  • Project Manager  

    - Sheffield
    Are you an experienced District Heating or Mechanical & Electrical pro... Read More
    Are you an experienced District Heating or Mechanical & Electrical professional with the vision and leadership to shape, plan and deliver large-scale investment programmes.Do you have a passion for improving housing conditions, managing risk and compliance, and engaging with customers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes?Are you keen to work within a friendly, professional team and drive continuous service improvement? If this sounds like you, we are keen to hear from you! This role is an exciting opportunity for a highly committed and experienced individual to join the Asset Management and Programme Works Team within the Neighbourhoods and Housing Service at Sheffield City Council.We are recruiting for a customer-focused and experienced Project Manager (Asset Management and Programme Works) to help lead the service and shape the planning and delivery of our HRA-funded housing capital investment programme, with a particular focus district and communal heating systems and wider M&E assets.Take a leading role in the strategic planning and operational delivery of capital investment programmess for district heating, communal energy systems, and key mechanical and electrical (M&E) assets. You will turn asset and feasibility data, as well as regulatory requirements, into innovative and cost-effective programmes that support our asset management and business objectives. Provide expert leadership in lifecycle planning, performance optimisation, compliance, and future decarbonisation pathways for heat networks and M&E systems. Oversee the entire programme lifecycle from feasibility and procurement to delivery, monitoring, and post-completion review while ensuring robust contract and commercial management, including procurement, mobilisation, change control, cost validation, and performance management.As an individual you will have a well-developed understanding of housing investment priorities, the challenges facing the housing sector and the drivers behind these, alongside a strong commitment to compliance, value for money and excellent customer outcomes.As the Project Manager you will manage and assist in leading the team to provide innovative, high-quality and customer-focused investment solutions, translating priorities into investment programmes and projects. Working closely with the Service Manager and key partners (internal and external), you will help ensure effective consultation, robust contract and procurement practice, strong performance management and delivery of best-value services for tenants and stakeholders. You will also contribute to the preparation of reports and recommendations for senior managers and Elected Members as required. The Asset Management and Programme Works Team shape and deliver the HRA capital investment programme.Key Aspects of the role: Take a lead role in shaping the strategic investment planning and programming for the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) capital investment programme, with a focus on district heating. Oversee financial monitoring, forecasting and reporting to inform decision-making and governance, contributing to a sustainable Asset Management Strategy for Council Housing.Direct and coordinate contract administration across district heating and M&E investment programmes, including supporting procurement and tendering, contract mobilisation, performance monitoring, managing variations and claims, and ensuring full compliance with contract conditions and Council Standing OrdersManage capital projects relating to district heating, including project planning, risk and issue management, reporting, record keeping and approvals, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, to the required quality standards and meet customer expectations.Support strong commercial management by maintaining accurate records, validating payment applications and completion documentation, and working closely with QS and finance colleagues to ensure robust cost control and budget oversight.Maintain a watching brief over the external legislative and policy framework in relation to district heating, technical standards and specifications, ensuring local practice remains compliant and up to date.Lead effective consultation and communication with customers, Elected Members, staff and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, responding constructively to feedback and complaints to foster continuous improvement.Ensure all programmes are procured and managed in line with the Council’s procurement strategy, standing orders and contract conditions, delivering best value and ensuring strong performance across district heating projects.Oversee asset risk and hazard management within the housing stock, exercising sound judgement and escalating cases for legal action where necessary.Manage building-related standards, policies and product design specifications for district heating capital projects, including the application of value engineering and governance of standards.Guarantee legal and safety compliance for district heating design and investment standards, particularly regarding the Asbestos Policy, maintaining the accuracy and accessibility of the asbestos register and overseeing the asbestos management plan.We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups.  We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form.  Sometimes, if lots of people apply, we might not be able to interview everyone who qualifies for the Guarantee. In these cases, we’ll interview the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job.Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade. Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our Sheff news page. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone and where appropriate to the role the successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.Basis: Full TimePackage: Temporary position till 30/04/2028 Read Less

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