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The starting salary for this role is 48,698 per annum, working 36 hours per week. This is a 12-month fixed term contract opportunity. We have an opportunity to join the Surrey Pension Team as a Pension Manager - Finance and make a significant contribution to our service. Operating with a degree of professional independence and autonomy the role will predominantly undertake operational work with some project-related work (the mix will vary according to the nature of the work). Our Offer to You - 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service - Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave - A generous local government salary related pension - Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year - Paternity, adoption and dependents leave - An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing - Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources - Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping - A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role In this role, you will lead a small team with responsibility for overseeing the financial management of the Surrey Pension Fund and delivering key operational activities. You will contribute to the delivery of the Surrey Pension Team Finance Strategy, including the preparation of the annual Pension Fund accounts and Annual Report, while ensuring that robust financial controls are in place and effectively monitoring both the service operating budget and the Fund budget. You will also support the day-to-day management of the Finance Team's workload and activities. Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, you will build and maintain effective relationships with the Pension Fund Committee, Local Pension Board, employers, auditors, actuaries, funding managers, custodians, and the Fund pool and its partners. You will play an important role in ensuring the smooth operation and governance of the Fund, providing expert financial oversight and support across key areas of activity. A key aspect of the role will be to champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes and implement digital initiatives that align with service priorities. Through this work, you will help improve operational efficiency and deliver a positive customer experience. You will embrace the Surrey Pension Team's culture of high standards, accountability and professionalism, taking pride in delivering a first-class service and ensuring excellent outcomes for customers and stakeholders alike. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: - Degree qualified, or significant vocational experience demonstrating development through involvement in a series of progressively more demanding relevant work/roles. - Professional qualification, or able to evidence knowledge and understanding of appropriate business disciplines. - Knowledge of principles, practices, policies and procedures relating to business planning and financial and organisational management. - Proven written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with good negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners/professionals. - Proven problem-solving skills, and the ability to exercise high levels of initiative to devise and implement workable solutions. - Previous management experience including staff supervision, development and organisational skills. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: - Describe your experience in preparing financial statements or annual accounts. What was your role and what challenges did you overcome? - Describe a time when you analysed complex financial data and presented your findings to a non-financial audience. What approach did you take to ensure clarity and impact? - How do you approach financial forecasting and managing risk within a large fund or organisation? - Tell us about your experience managing a team within a finance function. How did you foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement? Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 16/08/2026 with interviews planned to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

This role has a starting salary of 55,486 per annum, for working 36 hours per week. We are excited to be recruiting a Senior Security Analyst to join our fantastic team based at Woodhatch Place in Reigate. We offer a hybrid working model with a minimum of two office days per week. Our Offer to You - 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) - Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave - A generous local government salary related pension - Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year - Paternity, adoption and dependents leave - An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing - Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources - Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping - A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About The Role As a Senior Security Analyst, you will play a central role in strengthening Surrey County Council's cyber resilience. Your day-to-day work will include proactive security monitoring across our hybrid cloud and on premises environment, triaging and investigating alerts, and supporting coordinated incident response activities. You will operate our vulnerability management processes, translate threat intelligence into actionable defences, and contribute to the improvement of detection content and security controls. You will also work closely with IT colleagues and suppliers to address risks, gather evidence for audits, and prepare clear reporting on security posture and emerging trends. This role does not include direct line management responsibilities, but you will regularly provide specialist guidance, coaching, and support to colleagues across IT&D and partner teams. Over the next 12 to 18 months, you will contribute to several high impact initiatives including: - Establishing a more mature, risk based vulnerability management lifecycle and reducing exposure windows across critical systems - Enhancing incident response readiness through improved playbooks, scenario testing, and lessons learned processes - Uplifting monitoring coverage and the effectiveness of SIEM/EDR/NDR tooling, including tuning and detection improvements - Strengthening supplier assurance processes, especially for cloud and SaaS services - Supporting the development of updated cyber security policies, standards and operating procedures This is a pivotal role for a motivated cyber professional who wants to make a measurable difference. You will directly influence Surrey County Council's operational security posture and help reduce risk across services that support residents, communities, and frontline operations. Your insights and expertise will shape decision making, improve control maturity, and contribute to a safer, more resilient public service environment. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: - Strong experience in cyber security operations, including alert triage, investigation, and incident response - Demonstrable capability in vulnerability management and translating technical risk into meaningful actions - Ability to analyse complex information and present clear, concise reports and recommendations - Proven ability to work collaboratively with technical and non technical stakeholders - Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with emerging threats - High-level proficiency with security tooling (SIEM, EDR, cloud security tools) and modern IT environments - Alignment with our values of accountability, teamwork, and inclusive service delivery To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: - Give an example of how you have helped build a positive security culture across teams. - Describe a time when you led or contributed to triage, investigation, or response during a cyber security incident. What actions did you take, and what was the outcome? - Give an example of when you identified a significant technical vulnerability or risk. How did you communicate it to stakeholders, and what actions were taken as a result? - Tell us about a situation where you analysed complex security information or data and produced a report or recommendation. How did you ensure your findings were clear, concise, and actionable? Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 14/08/2026, with interviews planned to follow shortly thereafter. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Kamil Erkadoo via email at . Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

This role has a starting salary of 63,823 per annum, for working 36 hours per week. This is a fixed term contract / secondment opportunity until 31st March 2027. We are excited to be recruiting a Strategic OD Consultant to join our fantastic People and Change service, based at Woodhatch Place in Reigate. We offer a hybrid working model with a minimum of two office days per week. Our Offer to You - 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) - Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave - A generous local government salary related pension - Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year - Paternity, adoption and dependents leave - An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing - Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources - Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping - A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role This is a unique opportunity to join Surrey County Council at one of the most significant periods of change in its history. Over the next 10 months, Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) will transform how public services are delivered across Surrey, creating new unitary authorities. As part of this journey, we are looking for an experienced Strategic OD Consultant to help design, lead and deliver organisational change that supports both our people and our services through transition and beyond. Working within the People and Change team, you will partner with senior leaders, managers and programme teams to deliver organisational development, change management and workforce initiatives that enable successful transition and the building of new authorities. This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, support complex change programmes and make a lasting impact on the future organisations. No two days will be the same. You will work across a diverse portfolio of organisational development, culture, workforce and change projects, providing expert consultancy and practical delivery support. Your responsibilities will include: - Leading and delivering organisational development and change initiatives across a range of services and programmes. - Designing and implementing change management plans, interventions and engagement activities that support successful organisational change. - Facilitating workshops, focus groups and leadership sessions to support culture, behaviours and ways of working. - Conducting organisational analysis, diagnostics and cultural reviews to identify opportunities for improvement. - Working closely with senior leaders to develop solutions that improve organisational effectiveness and performance. - Developing communication and engagement approaches that help colleagues understand and navigate change. - Managing multiple projects simultaneously, balancing strategic priorities with emerging organisational needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering several high-profile organisational priorities, including: - Supporting the people, workforce and culture elements of Surrey's Local Government Reorganisation programme. - Designing and implementing change management approaches for major organisational transition activities. - Delivering culture and behavioural interventions that help establish the foundations of the future organisations. - Supporting leaders and managers to build confidence and capability in leading change. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: - Experience of leading organisational development, culture change and change initiatives within local government, the public sector or similarly complex environments. - Strong stakeholder management, influencing and facilitation skills. - The ability to design and deliver practical solutions that improve organisational effectiveness. - Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: - Please describe a time when you have led a significant organisational development, culture change, or transformation initiative within a local government, public sector, or similarly complex environment. - Can you provide an example of how you have successfully engaged, influenced, and facilitated diverse stakeholder groups to achieve a shared objective? - Tell us about a time when you designed and implemented a practical solution that improved organisational effectiveness. - Describe a situation where you used strong analytical skills to address a complex issue while managing competing priorities. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 09.08.2026 with interviews planned to follow. Please note that this is a fixed term contract / secondment opportunity until 31st March. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

This role has a starting salary of 63,823 per annum, for working 36 hours per week. This is a fixed term / secondment opportunity until 31st March 2027. The Government has confirmed that, from April 2027, Surrey's 12 councils will be replaced by two new unitary authorities: East Surrey and West Surrey. Working across all Surrey councils, the Senior Transformation Manager will play a key role in supporting services to deliver Local Government Reorganisation, including disaggregating services, redesigning processes, and implementing changes required for the new organisations. Our Offer to You - 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) - Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave - A generous local government salary related pension - Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year - Paternity, adoption and dependents leave - An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing - Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources - Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping - A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Role Surrey County Council is seeking a Senior Transformation Manager to work within our Design function supporting services to deliver on the transition of in two new unitary authorities from April 2027. We will not be transforming or re-designing services but ensuring their safe transition. In this context there will still be range of issues to work through and design thinking will be a critical part of this process. The Senior Transformation Manager sits within the Design function of the Design & Transformation service. It has been developed so that we can directly utilise internal consultancy skills and expertise within our existing teams of design, programme and project management professionals. As a Senior Transformation Manager, you will play a key role in developing design-led approaches to support the councils' transition, and work alongside programme managers and subject matter experts (SMEs) to apply these approaches. You will work collaboratively with services as an internal consultant to identify the root causes to problems, identify and evaluate transition options and recommend the appropriate implementation approach using a range of consultancy and design tools and techniques. This may include delivering workshops, workstream meetings and steering groups. data analysis and best practice research, As a Senior Transformation Manager, you will: - Lead complex, politically sensitive LGR projects from inception to delivery, within the context of the wider LGR programme. - Collaborate with stakeholders to define problems, align objectives, and co-create solutions. - Use data-driven insights to measure impact and inform decision-making. - Champion continuous improvement and innovation across the organisation. - Mentor and support junior colleagues, fostering a culture of learning and excellence. - Provide strategic advice to senior leaders and contribute to LGR transition planning. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: - A degree or equivalent professional qualification, with significant experience in design or transformation consultancy roles. - Proven experience leading organisational change using a range of methodologies. - Design skills and experience of operating models and their relevance to supporting large scale organisational change. - Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. - Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience managing complex projects in a dynamic, political environment. - A collaborative, agile mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: - Tell us about the key skills and experience you have in design or consultancy within the public sector or a related organisation, and how these would help you succeed in this role. - Please provide an example of a design consultancy project you have led, detailing the challenges you faced, any strategies you used, and the measurable outcomes achieved. - Please describe a design or transformation project that you are particularly proud of. Explain your role, the impact and outcomes achieved, and how the skills and experience gained would support you in this role. - What do you see as the most significant service design priorities arising from Surrey's Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation programme, and how would you help shape the future design of services to support successful delivery? Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 02/08/2026 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.