London Borough of Merton

As part of a series of events this #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek, we visited the Baitul Futuh Mosque in Morden before Friday Prayers to share information about hate crime and how to report it. We are proud to be such a diverse borough, where everyone is valued and hate crime is not tolerated.  

IT ANALYST - Grade/Salary: ME9/ME11 £35,577 - £41,808 per annum The Corporate IT Business Systems Team are looking for an enthusiastic IT Analyst, who has a positive approach to work and is keen to learn and develop their skills. The role will require you to work as a member of a dynamic team to provide support and contribute to on-going improvements of the Council's corporate systems. For further information and to apply, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eZEnYBPD

During this Flood Action Week, led by the Environment Agency, we are proud to have our innovative project at Kenilworth Green pocket park showcased by London Councils. One of our top priorities is to build a sustainable future for our borough to make it greener and more resilient.

New research shows Wimbledon’s growing success post-pandemic.💡 We recently partnered with Wimbledon Quarter and Love Wimbledon Business Improvement District on a research study into Wimbledon town centre’s economy. The findings highlight Wimbledon’s remarkable growth into a thriving high street destination, with increases in the town centre’s footfall, spending, and activity. It reveals how Wimbledon has bounced back faster than other UK high streets – making it a standout success story. Key insights from the research are: ➡People are spending more time and money in the town centre compared to 2019, creating new community and business opportunities.  ➡The footfall in Wimbledon high street has been rising steadily since 2020, with the 2023 and 2024 footfall hitting new records and regularly exceeding 2019 levels.  ➡Existing and new businesses are capitalising on increased local spend with research showing Mastercard transactions (after inflation) have risen rapidly since 2020 and now are 25% higher than before the pandemic. New shops and leisure experiences, such as Gail’s and Third Space, are evidence of this. Overall, the findings reflect the post-pandemic trend of growth in areas around the outskirts of cities, while central zones remain slow to recover. This demonstrates Wimbledon as an exemplar of London “villages”, with its high street recovering much faster than central areas as residents find a new work/life balance post-pandemic. We are proud of the continued success of Wimbledon town centre despite post-pandemic challenges. We are working hard to foster thriving town centres and local economies across Merton to ensure local communities and businesses can flourish. Read more about the study here👉 https://lnkd.in/eH2KwJuH

We're excited to share insights into our journey to create London's first-ever Borough of Sport at the upcoming Local Government Association Annual Conference and Exhibition, which is just over a week away.   Here's what you can expect:   Visit our session on Thursday 24 October at 11.20am in the Innovation Zone. Hear from our Director of Innovation and Change, Polly Cziok, and Head of Sport and Leisure, David Gentles, to explore the potential that sport holds for your residents and area. 💡 Alongside our presentation, we’re giving women attending the conference the chance to experience one of our Borough of Sport programmes first-hand. Launching soon and set to run across the winter, our women’s running pilot trains up run leaders in communities across Merton, aiming to support women to run all year round, build new communities and feel safe exercising outdoors.🏃♀️ At the conference, we’re putting on runs, led by one of our qualified run leaders, Georgia - these are open to anybody. The session will last half an hour, with pace and distance options for all abilities. Join in whether you’re an experienced runner, or just getting started. Run times: - Tuesday 22 October at 5.45pm - Wednesday 23 October at 7.30am - Thursday 24 October at 7.30am Meet outside the Crown Hotel, HG1 2RZ More on the conference here: https://lnkd.in/e7jf3HeM

Waste and Street Cleansing Project Manager (2478) Merton Salary Grade ME15 £51,093 - £54,129 per annum An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Merton’s newly formed Public Realm directorate as the Waste and Street Cleansing Project Manager. The role will lead on a range of projects in collaboration with key stakeholders aimed at waste minimisation, diverting waste higher up the waste hierarchy and supporting the circular economy. The successful candidate will possess effective communication skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You will be experienced in project planning, risk management, reporting and securing funding. You will also be involved in supporting the delivery of key front-line services through a period of transition, whilst we mobilise a new recycling and waste collections contract and bring the street cleansing service in-house. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kelly Williams, Head of Waste and Street Environment by e-mail: [email protected] URL to apply : https://lnkd.in/ewYUgd_3

Grow at London Borough of Merton  Are you looking for a role in Human Resources? Do you want to develop a range of transferable skills? If so, look no further than our role of Human Resources Apprentice. We are currently looking to recruit a proactive and engaging Human Resources Apprentice to support our ambitious Apprenticeship strategy. (Salary: £23,993) – 18 Month Fixed Term Contract. If you have any questions about this role please email [email protected] Please click on the link below to view the role and apply for it. https://lnkd.in/ebxF9ng2

Supported Internship Senior Job Coach - Ref: 2490 Grade/ Salary - ME8 - £32,925 - £33,957 per annum – Full time - Fixed term We are looking for a Senior Job Coach to lead our exciting new Supported Internship project in Merton Council. In this role, you will act as a site lead, overseeing the smooth running of the programme and ensuring that our interns receive the guidance and support they need to succeed. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on young people's lives with SEND and their journey into the world of work. Supported Internships are aimed at young people between 17 –24years with Learning Disabilities and Autism who have an Education and Health Care Plan. Through structured support and mentorship, interns gain confidence and independence while contributing meaningfully to their host business. You will be working with DFN Project Search, which is a transition programme that runs over an academic year and provides real life work experience for young people. As part of our new Supported Internship Programme in Merton Council you can empower young people with disabilities and promote inclusivity and diversity in the workforce. You will be creating opportunities for personal and professional growth and supporting young people to navigate work placements which will be their introduction to work life . You can support Interns to learn key employability skills, independence skills and support them transitioning into paid employment.  If you are interested in this role and would like to make a difference, we would like to hear from you . Please contact Nichola Headings , Supported Internship Project Officer at [email protected] for more information Click on the link below for more information and to apply!  https://lnkd.in/eMUyk-3y

Cabinet Support Officer - Grade/Salary - ME9 - £35,577 - £36,567 per annum inclusive Full time, 18 month fixed-term contract You will be supporting Cabinet Members in their discussions with senior council officers and external partners and stakeholders, representing them where necessary, taking accurate action notes and ensuring issues are progressed. You will be providing high quality briefings and undertaking research and other projects. You will have an understanding of local government and be able to demonstrate political awareness, and be confident in dealing with political leaders. You will be a self-starter and able to use your own initiative. You will be highly organised and be able to manage a busy workload and competing priorities. You will have excellent communication skills, with experience of writing high quality briefings and correspondence, and be able to set out issues clearly and concisely. For further information and to apply, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eR7wxTkR

Job Vacancy - Labour Group Assistant - 2496 Grade/Salary - ME12 - £40,833 - £44,019 per annum inclusive Full time, 18month fixed-term contract With a new government in Westminster, this is a particularly exciting time to join the Leader’s Office in a key role which is crucial to helping the Leader of the Council, Cabinet, and wider Labour Group deliver on the administration’s ambitions to nurture civic pride, build a sustainable future, and establish Merton as London’s Borough of Sport. Working to the Head of the Leader’s Office, you will provide direct policy, communications, and administrative support to the administration, and act as a link between the Leader of the Council, Cabinet, and the wider Labour Group. For further information and to apply, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eyd-QjJJ