You will lead our ambitious New Homes Programme, including the c.£1bn transformation of Morden town centre. With responsibility for a £350m+ housing delivery programme and a considerable grant allocation, you’ll shape and drive the pipeline from identifying opportunities and testing viability through to funding, procurement, partnerships and delivery on the ground. You’ll work at the heart of our relationships with the GLA, developers, investors and registered providers, unlocking investment and finding creative ways to deliver more high-quality affordable homes. As Deputy Director, you’ll also help lead the wider Regeneration & Planning division – making this a rare opportunity to combine major project delivery, commercial leadership and real influence over Merton’s future.
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\nAs our Chief Planning Officer, you'll lead the service at the heart of how our borough grows – from major development and regeneration to the quality of our neighbourhoods and places. Leading around 30 staff across development management, strategic applications, planning policy, enforcement and developer obligations, you'll have the opportunity to shape major schemes, steer our planning policy and secure the infrastructure and community benefits that come with growth.
\nYou'll be Merton's senior professional voice on planning, advising Members and senior leaders and working directly with developers, communities and partners. With major regeneration, an ambitious housing programme and significant change to the planning system ahead, this is a chance to make your mark on a borough with real ambition.
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\nYou will lead the delivery of Merton’s Growth Plan, turning our ambitions for inclusive growth into jobs, investment and opportunities that residents can see and feel. You’ll shape our approach to economic development, inward investment and thriving town centres, building strong relationships with businesses, investors, BIDs, the GLA, government and other partners to bring new ideas and funding into the borough.
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\nAs our senior Building Control professional, you'll lead a skilled team responsible for ensuring buildings across the borough meet the standards our residents, businesses and communities should expect. You'll provide the professional judgement behind complex and high-profile decisions, oversee dangerous structures and enforcement, and lead our response to the new Building Safety Regulator regime.
\nWith building safety undergoing its biggest change in a generation and major development and regeneration planned across Merton, this is a chance to shape a modern, confident Building Control service where professional standards, public safety and excellent customer service go hand in hand.
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\nAs the Council's lead for facilities management, and contracts worth up to £20m, you'll deliver our statutory corporate landlord responsibilities across all corporate buildings, from hard and soft FM to health and safety, compliance and management of utilities, and you'll find smarter, more sustainable ways to run our estate.
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\nYou will lead the Council's major capital projects, planned maintenance, refurbishment and decarbonisation schemes. You'll set the standard for project and programme management across the Council, from business case and procurement to delivery on time, on budget and to quality. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills combined with excellent project management will be essential for success.
\nThe salary for this position is GBP 86,283 - 93,102 per year.
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\nKey responsibilities include:
\nThe Regulatory Services Partnership (RSP) hosted by Merton Council is one of the largest Environmental Health Services in London, with the Food and Safety Team responsible for overseeing more than 6,000 food businesses in Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth.
\nWe have an exciting opportunity for talented and enthusiastic qualified professionals to join our team of dedicated Food and Health and Safety officers to deliver the food safety, health and safety and infectious disease function across the RSP boroughs.
\nAs an authorised officer you will manage and deliver food hygiene and standards inspections of all premises type, including approved food premises. You will investigate complaints and accidents, using your knowledge, skills and experience, and applying the necessary behaviours.
\nYou will mentor and supervise technical staff, sharing your knowledge and experience.
\nYou should have a real passion for improving the environment and public health by engaging with our communities and businesses. You will be highly motivated, with a flexible approach and an eagerness to develop existing competencies as well as attaining new skills.
\nWhilst our administrative base in in London Borough of Merton, we operate hybrid working and provide touchdown points in all boroughs. There will be an opportunity for candidates to express a preference as to their preferred principal location.
\nYou will be willing to work across the RSP though you will have an agreed principal borough.
\nIf you’re looking for a chance to make a difference, alongside an excellent benefits package, then this could be the place for you.
\nYou must be a suitably qualified Environmental Health Professional (EHRB or CIEH Registered Environmental Health Practitioner or equivalent) with post-qualification, experience in food safety and health and safety enforcement.
\nMerton Council offers a competitive salary and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, including a day off for your birthday, and flexible hybrid working along with essential car user allowance and mileage scheme for officers using their car for work.
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\nSocial Care is special here. Come and work in a compassionate, motivated and supportive working environment at Merton Council, where staff wellbeing and continuous professional development as well as high quality practice are valued. You will be supported by experienced colleagues and management within a team that encourages learning, reflective practice, while making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents in the community.
\nOur social workers do important jobs, and we are focused on looking after you so you can look after others.
\nOur people stay because we have a great culture, and staff tell us their colleagues are the best thing about working here.
\nYou will work in a great team with knowledgeable, supportive managers and will give you lots of recognition and reward.
\nYou will support people to live well in the London Borough of Merton, to maintain their independence, stay at home and improve their safety and quality of life.
\nMerton Council is focused on prevention, and we work closely with our partners to enable people to live fulfilling and meaningful lives in their homes for longer.
\nThis could be through connecting people socially in their communities, adding adjustments such as handrails or receiving care at home.
\nYou are empowered to help people make the best decisions about their care.
\nEveryone deserves to live with dignity, and your invaluable role will change people's lives for the better every day.
\nWe are here to help people live meaningful lives in Merton.
\nThe Merton Integrated Learning Disability Team provides support to adults with Learning Disability and their carers to maintain independence and wellbeing and safety.
\nThe team work closely with a wide range of colleagues across Adult Social Care, health services, and partner agencies to deliver coordinated, person-centred support and achieve positive outcomes for adults and carers.
\nIf you want to make a positive difference in the lives of adults and carers while working within a compassionate, supportive and collaborative team environment, we would like to hear from you.
\nA career in social care at Merton Council:
\nWe're a borough on the rise, with big plans and we want you to join us.
\nBring your ideas, passion and energy and help us put Merton on the map.
\nWith roles to suit everyone, find your future in Merton.
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\nThe Young Inspector (Public Health) role is part-time, 6 hours per week, and the Young Inspector (SEND) role is part-time, 5 hours per week. These roles may involve evening and weekend work. An enhanced DBS will be required due to work with young people.
\nThe roles are open to people aged 16-24 years old, who currently live, study or socialise in Merton or have done so in the past. For the Young Inspector (SEND) roles, you do not have to have SEND yourself, but we are looking for young people who have some lived experience of SEND.
\nResponsibilities will include:
\nRequirements:
\nBenefits:
\nFor more information, you can contact Sukpal Uppal (Participation and Engagement Manager) via email on Sukpal.Uppal@merton.gov.uk.
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