Torbay Council

Human Resources

• Provide high-quality operational HR support and advice to managers and employees across the organisation.
• Experienced in change management, TUPE, UK employment law and delivering confident, generalist HR guidance.
• Work collaboratively as part of a small and supportive HR function.

Human Resources Business Partner – Level 3

Risk

• Providing high-quality, expert advice on data protection matters to all staff across the Council.
• Assessing data protection risks and reviewing Data Protection Impact Assessments.
• Maintaining our Information Asset Register.
• Supporting incident management and contributing to audits, reporting and assurance activities.
• Deliver training, guidance and awareness so staff understand their responsibilities.
• Investigate complaints from members of the public in relation to data protection matters.
• Liaising with the Information Commissioner’s Office where appropriate.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Council to enable compliant, proportionate and service focussed IG solutions.
• Deputise for Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer as required.

Information Governance Officer – Data Protection Lead

Procurement

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end procurement and contract management activity for IT,
• Ensure compliance with public sector regulations and deliver best value for the Council.
• Work alongside technical teams, project leads, and Commercial Services to support critical programmes and day-to-day operations.

IT Procurement and Contract Management Officer Level 1

Software Engineer

• Play an active role in the delivery of the Council's regeneration programme, which is central to the Torbay Story and to the Council's economic growth strategy.
• Manage a proactive professional team who possess detailed knowledge of the condition and composition of Torbay's buildings, bridges, drainage infrastructure, retaining structures and cliffs and coastal assets - ensuring a safe environment is maintained.
• Responding to Engineering safety matters, Member enquiries and the concerns of Torbay’s residents quickly, professionally and proportionately.
• Providing practical and informative technical advice to Planners, Regeneration Partners, Torbay Harbour Authority, Housing, Estates and delivery teams at the early stages of project development.
• Providing high-quality, economic, low carbon and sustainable Civil and Structural Engineering consultancy services across a diverse range of projects to support Torbay Council’s Capital Programme.
• Ensure a focused, value for money approach to the planning, design and delivery of priority projects, to maximise the benefits of our internal resources.
• The role will see you mentor and support the development of other engineers and technicians, working towards attainment of professional status through the teams Career Grade Progression Scheme.

Engineering Service Manager

Insurance

• Deliver the Council’s insurance function – from policy renewals to tendering, procurement, and specialist advice.
• Investigate and manage claims - including gather evidence, negotiate settlements, and keep cases moving smoothly.
• Shaping our risk strategy - support the Risk Management Strategy and help services make informed decisions.
• Influencing and advising - help schools and departments understand their insurance obligations and make choices that reduce risk.
• Training and building confidence - share knowledge, empower colleagues, and raise the profile of insurance across the organisation.

Insurance Manager

Payroll

• Making sure people are paid accurately and on time – working with live payroll and pension data.
• Using ResourceLink, gaining hands-on experience with a leading payroll and HR system.
• Supporting recruitment and wider HR activity, building strong all-round experience.
• Contributing to continuous improvement in payroll, HR and recruitment processes.
• Resolving payroll, HR and recruitment queries, using judgement and escalating when needed.
• Play a pivotal role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, in line with statutory, contractual and organisational requirements.
• Act as a first point of contact for payroll, HR systems, HR and recruitment administration queries, providing clear, accurate advice and support.
• Gain hands‑on experience using ResourceLink, the Council’s integrated payroll and HR system, working with live data in a professional local government environment.
• Process payroll, pension and employment data, meet key deadlines and help maintain strong audit trails and financial governance.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll, HR and recruitment processes across the service.

Human Resources Business Partner – Level 3

Information Governance Officer – Data Protection Lead

IT Procurement and Contract Management Officer Level 1

Engineering Service Manager

Insurance Manager

Payroll & HR Officer