London Borough of Hillingdon

About the Company

In Hillingdon, putting our residents first is at the heart of everything we do - it's the reason that we come to work every day. We know that our employees make a valuable contribution to the services we deliver to more than 300,000 residents. Located 14 miles west of Central London and with Heathrow Airport in its boundaries, Hillingdon is the second largest borough in London. We employ around 2,500 employees, who are located across the borough. Our main office is the Civic Centre, which is located in the heart of the popular town centre of Uxbridge. Within Hillingdon there are fantastic transport links with the A40, M4, M25, Metropolitan, Piccadilly, Elizabeth and Central lines, so you can travel to work with ease. We offer a wide range of benefits, including excellent training opportunities, generous holiday entitlement, flexible working and a Local Government pension scheme. We are always on the lookout for talented and skilled people, who share our vision of putting residents first, to help us deliver our services. Find our current vacancies at www.hillingdon.gov.uk/jobs

Listed Jobs

Company Name

London Borough of Hillingdon

Job Title

Attendance Support Officer

Job Description

Job Title: Attendance Support Officer Role Summary: Facilitate improved school attendance for pupils by creating and evaluating personalized Attendance Plans, engaging parents and carers, delivering direct interventions, coordinating with partner agencies, and maintaining detailed case records. Expectations: Work independently and as part of a team; commit to occasional evening and weekend hours; manage legal and due‑process matters when required; foster persistent engagement with resistant families. Key Responsibilities: • Develop, implement, and review Attendance Plans for pupils and families. • Conduct attendance contacts, formal meetings, and case conferences. • Provide direct interventions to students/families and broker services from community partners. • Use assertive, creative strategies to engage reluctant families. • Advise on implications of non‑attendance and support due‑process/legal proceedings. • Maintain partnership communication and support families in accessing universal and targeted services. • Attend statutory reviews, court sessions, and other relevant meetings. • Record case information and report progress in an electronic system. Required Skills: • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Case management and record‑keeping ability. • Knowledge of attendance issues and family challenges. • Creative, persistent engagement techniques. • Ability to collaborate with partners and multi‑agency teams. Required Education & Certifications: • Minimum 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (or NVQ Level 3 in a related field). • Awarded qualification in Education, Youth Work, or Child and Family Development is desirable. • At least 1 year of experience working as an education welfare/attendance officer or in face‑to‑face educational/social care settings.

London, United kingdom

On site

Fresher

23-02-2026

Company Name

London Borough of Hillingdon

Job Title

Grant Support Officer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Grant Support Officer **Role Summary:** Provide high‑quality administrative, financial, and coordination support for grant‑funded schemes, primarily the Crisis and Resilience Fund and additional programmes (Ukraine, NASS, Afghan). Work closely with Team Leaders, the Team Manager and Business Manager to ensure efficient processing of large volumes of applications, accurate record‑keeping, robust financial monitoring, and timely, professional client service. **Expectations:** - Deliver client‑focused support throughout the application lifecycle. - Process applications accurately and within agreed timeframes. - Maintain up‑to‑date, compliant records and financial logs. - Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders. - Uphold safeguarding, data protection, and confidentiality standards. **Key Responsibilities:** - Receive, assess, and enter grant applications for designated schemes. - Verify eligibility, documentation, and budget compliance. - Track and reconcile grant expenditures; prepare financial monitoring reports. - Maintain and update grant management databases and filing systems. - Respond to applicant enquiries and provide guidance on processes. - Produce routine and ad‑hoc reports for senior management. - Assist with internal and external audits; ensure adherence to grant agreements and policy. - Support the development and improvement of grant administration procedures. **Required Skills:** - Strong administrative and data‑entry accuracy. - Financial monitoring and basic budgeting competence. - Excellent written and verbal communication. - Ability to manage high volumes of applications under deadlines. - Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) and experience with grant‑management software. - High attention to detail, organization, and problem‑solving. - Team player with stakeholder‑management aptitude. - Knowledge of safeguarding and DBS compliance requirements. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Minimum: GCSEs (or equivalent) with strong numeracy and literacy. - Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or related field, or demonstrable experience in grant administration. - Must pass a Standard DBS check and meet Right‑to‑Work eligibility.

London, United kingdom

On site

Mid level

02-03-2026

Company Name

London Borough of Hillingdon

Job Title

Senior Family Engagement Officer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Senior Family Engagement Officer **Role Summary** Act as a primary point of contact for families, providing information, support, and guidance through community services to promote family well-being. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver early intervention and specialized care for children and families. **Expectations** Demonstrate strong communication and relationship-building skills with diverse families and professionals. Prioritize organization and adaptability in high-pressure, fast-paced environments. Possess foundational knowledge of family support systems and safeguarding protocols. **Key Responsibilities** - Welcome families and manage frontline interactions to foster trust and engagement. - Handle inquiries via phone, email, and in-person, directing families to appropriate resources. - Maintain accurate attendance, registration, and service data for compliance and operational needs. - Coordinate community programs and administrative tasks to support service delivery. - Generate data reports and ensure adherence to safeguarding, confidentiality, and council policies. **Required Skills** - Excellent verbal and written communication. - Strong ICT proficiency with rapid learning capabilities. - Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high service standards. - Knowledge of early intervention strategies and family support challenges. - Effective collaboration in multidisciplinary, multi-agency settings. **Required Education & Certifications** - GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics (A–C). - Proven experience in team-based, high-activity roles. - Understanding of safeguarding and data protection principles. - Availability to work across multiple local service sites as needed.

London, United kingdom

On site

Senior

02-03-2026

Company Name

London Borough of Hillingdon

Job Title

Home Learning and Language Coordinator

Job Description

**Job Title:** Home Learning and Language Coordinator **Role Summary:** Coordinate and deliver evidence‑based Home Learning and Language (HLE) programmes for children aged 0‑5, supporting parents and carers to create language‑rich home environments. Lead borough‑wide implementation of the WellComm Toolkit, train and coach multi‑agency practitioners, and collaborate with schools, early years providers, and community partners to ensure inclusive, early‑intervention pathways. **Expectations:** - Deliver high‑quality HLE and speech‑language support to achieve Good Level of Development (GLD) outcomes. - Promote inclusive practice, addressing SEND, EAL, and culturally diverse families. - Maintain accurate monitoring of participation, outcomes, and impact. - Ensure safeguarding, equality, and diversity principles are embedded in all activities. **Key Responsibilities:** - Coordinate and directly deliver evidence‑based home learning and early language programmes. - Provide practical strategies, resources, and confidence‑building support to parents and carers. - Lead implementation of the WellComm Toolkit across the borough, including practitioner training, monitoring, and early intervention in disadvantaged areas. - Liaise with schools, early years providers, speech and language therapists, health visitors, and community partners to ensure joined‑up pathways for families. - Target outreach to families less likely to access services, including those with SEND, EAL, and from diverse cultural backgrounds. - Coach and train practitioners across education, health, and community settings to embed consistent, high‑quality HLE and language practice. - Monitor participation, outcomes, and impact using validated tools; contribute to service improvement and performance reporting. - Promote services through outreach, networks, and digital platforms to maximize reach and engagement. **Required Skills:** - Significant experience working with young children and families in early years or early help settings, focusing on speech, language, and home learning. - Proven experience delivering or coordinating early years, parenting, or language‑focused programmes. - Ability to train, coach, and influence practitioners across multi‑agency settings. - Strong knowledge of child development, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and early communication and language development. - Excellent communication, organisational, and partnership‑working skills. - Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and resident‑focused services. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Relevant qualification in early years education, speech-language pathology, or a related field (e.g., Early Years Teacher Training, Speech and Language Therapy). - Additional certifications or training in early intervention or inclusive practice preferred.

London, United kingdom

On site

04-03-2026