Test Valley Borough Council

Discover a career that plays to your strengths – we regularly recruit for a range of roles, whether you prefer working in an office or outdoors. Find out more 📲 https://lnkd.in/eRxttZZY #TVBCJobs #TVBCcareers #Community

Do you want to work in the Early Years sector? A three week Early Years Skills Bootcamp is running from 13 to 31 January, Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 2.30pm at Chantry House, 5th Floor, The Palladium Group, Andover, SP10 1LZ. The intensive, free bootcamp is designed to equip learners with essential skills for the early years sector, including: ✅ Child development ✅ Child-centred learning ✅ Safeguarding & first aid ✅ Promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion Itchen College who are providing the course currently have a 98% achievement rate and 45% job placement rate since the initiative launched in July 2024. With 1:1 support for up to 6 months, they are committed to helping learners succeed and secure meaningful employment. What’s included: 🔹 Comprehensive training aligned with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements 🔹 Guaranteed interviews with employers 🔹 1:1 mentoring and support 🔹 Employability skills & application assistance Who can apply? Hampshire residents aged 19+ (employed, self-employed, unemployed, or returning to work) are eligible. This course is part of the government's lifetime skills guarantee and is completely free. To find out more contact: courses@itchen.ac.uk. #EarlyYears #SkillsBootcamp #CareerDevelopment #LifelongLearning #JobOpportunities #Hampshire #Education #Childcare #SkillsForLife #GovernmentInitiative #InterviewPreparation #FreeTraining

We recently celebrated Rod Mason achieving the milestone of 25 years of dedicated service at Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC)! 🎉 Rod's journey as our Animal Welfare Officer has been nothing short of extraordinary, filled with heart-warming stories and unique challenges. Over the years, he has taken care of and rehomed countless animals, from dogs and cats to raccoons and swans, showcasing his unwavering commitment and passion. Rod's reflections on his career highlight the ever-changing nature of his role and his enthusiasm for embracing new challenges. As he embarks on the next chapter of his career, we look forward to seeing more of his stories when he out and about helping animals in our local communities. Read Rod's story below: "In 25 years I have dealt with and rehomed thousands of dogs - did you know any animal I take on as the animal welfare officer is owned by TVBC, until I rehome it. Unbeknownst to them, my heads of service and chief exec over the years have owned multiple dogs, litters of cats, a racoon, various snakes, some rats (pet ones not the other type), several hundred Guinea pigs, several hundred geckos, some peacocks, chickens, a variety of exotics, some swans and a few lost racing pigeons waiting to get a lift home. I have visited every school in Test Valley to give talks and have been invited to the house of commons several times for various events. One constant in working for the local authority is the continual presence of change. I have yet to complete a week at TVBC where something new hasn’t cropped up that has set its own challenges or taught me something new. As I enter my second quarter century I can see more change on the horizon, and look forward to it." 📷 Rod Mason and the Mayor of Test Valley, Ian Jeffrey. #AnimalWelfare #TestValley #DedicatedService #AnimalRescue #PublicService #InspiringStories

We are thrilled to congratulate Emma Wykes on her remarkable achievement of 25 years of dedicated service at Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC)! 🎉 Emma's career journey is a testament to her hard work, commitment, and passion for making a difference. From her start as a YTS student to her current role as Senior Environmental Services Officer, Emma's progression within TVBC highlights the opportunities and support available to our employees. Emma shares her inspiring career journey below: "I started my journey as a YTS student working with TVBC's waste contractor, I was transferred over to TVBC where I became a Business Support Officer, looking after all the waste teams within Contract Services, which later became Commercial Services. I then moved to Environment and Health to start my journey as an Environmental Services Officer, looking after all abandoned vehicles and waste related offences within the borough. My journey then took me back to Portway and over to Environmental Service, where I became the Senior Environmental Services Officer, looking after the team of Enforcement Officers. This role soon grew and over the years my team has expanded greatly! I now look after all glass collections, clinical waste collections, bulky waste collections, narrow access collections, Clean Team, Recycling Development Team, and Environmental Services Officers – I love looking after a large team and sharing all my years of experience in the waste world!" 📷 Emma was presented her award by the Mayor of Test Valley, Ian Jeffrey #JobGrowth #CareerProgression #TVBC

'Twas the night before Christmas...🎄 We're proud to have been working for you all this year, in beautiful Test Valley. We're looking forward to 2025 and would like to wish all our residents a very peaceful and happy Christmas and New Year💙 📲💻To keep up to date with what's happening in the borough, sign up to receive our 'News & Updates' e-newsletters at: https://lnkd.in/e5yTYpZV

At TVBC we are committed to helping small businesses thrive and we're excited to announce that we’ve awarded a £750 business incentive grant to Young’s Garden Maintenance! Brian Young, inspired by his grandparents' gardening business, will use the grant to purchase new equipment. He has already built a solid customer base through referrals and his active presence on Facebook. Brian shared, "I am incredibly grateful for this grant, which will allow me to invest in the equipment I need to provide the best possible service to my customers." Our business incentive grants are designed to support new businesses in Test Valley. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/e7K_-_Mg 📈🌱 Business incentive grants are for new businesses located in Test Valley and you must apply before you start your business. The council will pay the grant once you have been up and running for a minimum of six months. #SmallBusinessSupport #TestValley #BusinessGrowth #CommunitySupport #TVBC

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Our forward-thinking and proactive housing team is looking for a dynamic individual to join us as a Housing Options Triage Officer. In this role, you'll play a key part in preventing homelessness across the borough. You'll conduct in-depth housing assessments, investigate applications, and ensure customers maintain or find new homes. This busy and rewarding position involves responding to initial contacts from those at risk of homelessness and providing accurate, efficient advice. You'll collaborate closely with other housing service teams focused on homelessness prevention and relief. 📍 Location: Andover and Romsey 🕒 Hours: 37 per week – Fixed Term Contract until April 2026 💼 Salary: £30,046 - £32,729 per annum We're seeking customer-focused individuals who thrive in a demanding environment and are dedicated to supporting people. If you're proactive and committed to making a positive impact, we want you on our team! Apply now and help us make a difference 📲 https://lnkd.in/eRxttZZY #HousingJobs #CommunitySupport #HomelessnessPrevention #JoinOurTeam #TestValleyHousing #TVBC #TVBCJobs

Our second ever Test Valley Leadership Conference was very informative, enjoyable and festive last week!🎄 It was a perfect opportunity for managers across the council to get together to develop their leadership skills. A big thanks again to Jessica Studdert and Laura Payne from New Local for joining us and leading a workshop on place-based working. Here's a short roundup of the event:

December edition of Test Valley Business Matters has dropped into inboxes 📩 this week! In this edition, we’re excited to highlight: 🚜 An event for farmers on 15 January showcasing the results of council-funded trials on nutrient usage efficiency at two Test Valley farms. 🛡️ A new, free cyber security toolkit for businesses developed by the National Cyber Security Centre. 👥 Enterprise Nation's Talent Hub, offering resources for recruiting and retaining staff. 🥐 Last month, we announced the Andover Vision business breakfast, happening on 29 January in Andover. We're thrilled that so many businesses from around Andover and its business parks have signed up. The breakfast will also include an update on the Andover regeneration plans. 📈 Finally, we're delighted to announce that IncuHive will continue to provide their free small business service for Test Valley businesses for another two years. Businesses that have used this service tell us how helpful it is. Have a read 📩 https://lnkd.in/ecNx95Qx Wishing everyone a prosperous end to the year and looking forward to a fantastic 2025! Subscribe here 📲 https://lnkd.in/g42ChDX7 #TestValley #BusinessMatters #LocalBusiness #Andover #CyberSecurity #FarmersEvent #Entrepreneurship #BusinessNetworking #SmallBusinessSupport

We recently celebrated our annual staff awards ceremony, recognising long service and the incredible learning and development achievements of our team members across the council. This event is always a highlight of the year, and this time, it was particularly special with over 90 staff members achieving academic and development recognitions. 🎉 The diversity of qualifications and courses undertaken by our staff is truly inspiring. The day showcased the dedication of our professional and capable teams, highlighting how much learning and development is prioritised and supported within our organisation. We were proud to see a number of staff complete the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) level 3 and level 5 qualifications with Andover College, and the frontline staff from Environmental Services who completed leadership training together. We also honoured several colleagues for their long service milestones, including those who have dedicated 40 and 25 years to our organisation. Learning and development, along with empowering our people to grow their skills and careers, is a cornerstone of our culture and we look forward to celebrating next years achievements. #StaffAwards #LearningAndDevelopment #TeamSuccess #ProfessionalGrowth #CouncilAchievements #TVBC