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Latest Jobs at Epsom & Ewell Borough Council

This is an exciting time to join our team at Epsom & Ewell Borough Council. Take a look at current vacancies here: https://epsom-ewell.gov.uk/careers 

At Epsom & Ewell, we aspire to deliver high quality services to our residents. We might be small, but we have big plans to serve our population of 80,000 residents. We are investing in our future, increasing strategic capacity and exploring new ways of working.

Our small but ambitious authority offers you the opportunity to become involved in a wide range of varied and interesting work. Successful candidates will be supported to achieve their own professional goals and will be joining a dedicated, friendly and professional team who embrace our ethos of ‘One Team’.

If you have the passion and the drive to make a real difference, we really want to hear from you. 

Featured Jobs

Procurement Apprentice

This is a new role. In this role, you will work within the Corporate Assurance team with exposure to services across the Council. You'll support the Procurement and Contract Manager by:

  • Managing the councils contract register
  • Administrator for In-Tend, the councils eSourcing portal
  • Liaising and supporting Officers with procurement queries, managing the procurement inbox
  • Advising officer on Contract Standing Orders (CSO’s)
  • Managing the waiver process
  • Submitting Contracts Finder award notices

You will become familiar with the other departments within the council including projects, finance, operational services and property & regeneration.  You'll be supported by your manager and tutor with guided learning either online or at a study centre. 20% of your time work time (equivalent to one day a week) will be dedicated to your evidence portfolio and your qualification. Training will be a combination of on the job and off the job.

Interested? Find out more here.         

Senior Democratic Services Officer

This role will support delivering our vision and the aspirations of local people, as well as driving forward key deliverables from our Four Year and Recovery Plans.

We are a Residents’ Association controlled Council which operates a committee system of decision-making.  You will work as part of a small friendly team in a challenging and busy environment.  We're looking for someone with experience in a democratic services environment and knowledge of a committee management system will be beneficial.

The focus of this role is the administration of committees ensuring open, legal, and transparent decision-making and supporting the organising and delivery of elections. This role works at a high level with senior officers across the Council and Councillors. This role will support and deputise for the Democratic Services Manager and will deal with more complex agendas and committees.

Interested? Find out more here.

At Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, we are passionate about maintaining an inclusive workplace for all that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of our community particularly from underrepresented backgrounds, including BAME, LGBTQ+ and those with hidden or visible disabilities. We are committed to ensuring all our staff – regardless of gender, age, religion, sexuality, ethnicity or disability – can thrive and succeed whilst working with us.

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