Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.
About the role
This role is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract
An opportunity has arisen for a Control Centre Supervisor to join our Control Centre Team for an initial six-month fixed term. This is an exciting time for the service as we continue our digitalisation project and look to work with new suppliers.
Working alongside another Supervisor, the role will support our team members deliver the Lifeline service to Rugby residents. This is a hands-on supervisory position which will focus on ensuring rotas are covered, timesheets are completed and that our staff are fully trained and supported to deliver an excellent service for our customers. It will also offer the successful applicant service development opportunities.
About you
You will need to have experience in Housing or Control Centre / Lifeline service or similar and experience of dealing with the public both face to face and by telephone.
Strong IT skills are needed with an awareness of how IT can be used to improve efficiency and quality, and the ability to do basic statistical work.
A full driving license is also essential.
Benefits
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Our method of application is online by following the link. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact 01788 533564, or e-mail: recruitment@rugby.gov.uk for further assistance.
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Interview date: 5 March 2025
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This role is Maternity Cover - Fixed Term – Ending on or before 30th January 2026.
Rugby Borough Council delivers a County-wide Family Lifestyle Programme across the districts and boroughs of Warwickshire in partnership with Compass Ltd.
We are looking for a 10-month maternity cover from April 2025 for our Programme Co-ordinator to continue the successful delivery and management of the scheme.
The project aims to halt the rising prevalence of childhood obesity through the provision of evidence based & structured 7-week family courses promoting the benefits of exercise and nutrition.
The post holder will line manage 4 Family Lifestyle Advisors based remotely across the County and manage key partnerships with programme commissioner COMPASS to engage and retain relevant families.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a sport or leisure environment promoting healthy lifestyles and have a strong track record of partnership working, staff management and report writing.
For an informal discussion about this role, please call Tom Allen, our Sport and Recreation Team Leader on 01788 533711.
You will work as part of a team to provide secretarial and administrative support to the Council’s Leadership Team and the Leader of the Council (if required), in accordance with the Council’s Member-Officer Protocol, ensuring that a consistent and proactive service is provided.This is a part time, 30 hours a week role ideally worked over 5 days a week.
We are looking for someone who has excellent organisational skills and a ‘can do’ approach, with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks.
You will need to be able to communicate in a clear, concise and diplomatic manner with councillors, officers at all levels and with members of the public.
Do you already have experience of working as a secretary or Personal / Executive Assistant at senior management level? Do you enjoy working in a team?
For an informal discussion about this role, please call Claire Waleczek, Democratic and Support Services Manager on 01788 533524.
Interview date: 24 and 25 February 2025
You will work as part of a team to provide secretarial support to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the Council as well as the Council’s Leadership Team, in accordance with the Council’s Member-Officer Protocol, ensuring that a consistent and proactive service is provided.
Do you already have experience of working as a secretary or Personal/Executive Assistant at senior management level? Do you enjoy working in a team?
Interview date: 24 / 25 February 2025
Working as part of a generalist team, you will be supporting customers to find solutions for their housing issues and will do this by providing housing and financial advice and support, liaising with landlords and developing personalised housing plans for customers with a firm focus on the prevention of homelessness.
We are looking for an experienced Homelessness Prevention Officers with at least 2 years' experience of working in Homelessness Prevention / Relief within a local authority.
You will have the experience and skillset to make enquiries and homelessness decisions, in accordance with the Homeless Reduction Act,2017.
For an informal discussion about this role, please call Elaine Howard, our Team Supervisor (Homelessness and Prevention) on 01788 533837.
Interview date: w/c 3 March 2025
On Track is Rugby Borough Council’s social inclusion project which delivers services for young people in the Borough. Currently the project provides mentoring, alternative education programme, Planning and Preparation Assessment (PPA), Sports Leaders training, multi sports and recreational (Youth Club) opportunities for young people and pupils aged 8 upwards.
The post holder will be required to work both within schools and on community, based programmes during the year. Services to schools will focus on the delivery of mentoring support for pupils as well as sessions with smaller groups of pupils.
Youth Worker / Sports Leaders will be required to work on community-based programmes in youth clubs, parks and other open spaces delivering sports, outreach and detached work, as well as responding to support from our partners organisations in reducing ASB.
As a Youth Worker / Sports Leader you to have a working record of experience coaching and be qualified to NGB Level 2 standard in at least one of the traditional sports or have a nationally recognised Youth Work qualification.
Applicants must be able to work during school hours (term time), during the day, evenings, and periods during school holidays. Flexibility exists within this. Your own transport would be beneficial but is not essential. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure under the Disclosure and Barring system.
The successful candidate will be provided with set working hours but may be required to work additional hours at peak times.
For an informal discussion about this role, please call Kevin Brookes, On Track Coordinator on 01788 533747 or email kevin.brookes@rugby.gov.uk.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Green Space Chargehand to join our Grounds Maintenance Team.
Under the direction of the Green Spaces Supervisors, you will be responsible for coordinating the daily activity of several staff within small teams maintaining and improving the open spaces and other natural environments to the Borough’s high standard.
The successful applicant will and have a minimum of 3 years practical experience within horticultural, parks or Grounds maintenance industries and a strong knowledge of horticultural practices.
A full driving licence is essential.
For an informal discussion about this role, please call Daniel Mallinson, our Green Spaces supervisor on 07854 996265.
Interview date: 24 February 2025