Solihull Council Jobs & Careers

15/06/2026

*NEW JOB* - BUILDING SAFETY LEVY ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (PERFORMANCE & SYSTEMS)

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Fixed term contract until 31 August 2028

Solihull Council is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Administration Officer to join our Planning, Design & Engagement Services team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Building Safety Levy, a new high-profile national initiative that helps ensure the safety of our built environment. In addition, you will contribute to vital services including Planning, Building Control and Land Charges.

Working within a busy and supportive administration team, you’ll provide essential systems, data and customer support, ensuring services run smoothly and deliver high-quality outcomes for residents, businesses and partners.

What you’ll be doing:
You’ll take on a varied and rewarding role, including:
• Providing frontline advice and support to customers, businesses and stakeholders.
• Maintaining and updating Building Safety Levy records, databases and statutory registers accurately.
• Ensure national deadlines are met and processes followed with regards receipting and invoicing payments for the Building Safety Levy.
• Supporting Planning and Building Control teams, including interpreting construction drawings and calculating the levy.
• Managing and inputting data into specialist systems such as GIS mapping and web applications.
• Processing financial transactions, fees and payments in line with regulations.
• Supporting the delivery of events, meetings and service activities.
• Ensuring compliance with GDPR, legislation and council policies.

About you:
We’re looking for someone who is organised, adaptable and committed to delivering excellent service. You will also have

• Previous experience in an administration or office-based role
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems
• Experience working in a customer-focused environment
• Ability to manage data accurately and maintain records
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Highly effective communication skills, both written and verbal

What we offer:
In return, we offer a friendly and supportive working environment, along with access to a range of training and development opportunities to help you grow and succeed in your career.

To apply, please click on the link above. Your application should be in your own words and reflect your own personal experiences.

Closing date: Sunday 5th July 2026

Interviews: week commencing 13th July 2026

Please be advised that should we receive a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage early submission of your application to avoid disappointment.

11/06/2026

We're Hiring - Music Tutor - String & SEND - Solihull Music

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Solihull Music is seeking experienced and inclusive Music Tutors to deliver face to face, high quality lessons across the borough in Solihull education settings.

We are looking for String and SEND Music Tutors to join our team. Whether you have experience teaching small groups or one-to-one lessons, we currently have vacancies at Band D level, available on a fixed term contract.

We are also looking to offer developmental opportunities for tutors who wish to expand their skills in areas such as Whole Class, Ensembles or SEND.

Closing date - 21 June 2026

10/06/2026

*NEW JOB* - CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVISOR

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Solihull Council is looking for enthusiastic, customer-focused individuals to join our Connect Customer Contact Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-performing team delivering vital services to residents across Solihull.

💼 About the Role
As a Customer Service Advisor, you’ll be the first point of contact for residents—handling enquiries via phone, face-to-face, and digital channels. You’ll deliver every interaction with professionalism, empathy, and efficiency while also processing cash, card, and postal payments.

✅ What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and can demonstrate:

* Strong customer focus and excellent communication skills
* Experience delivering high-quality service in a contact centre or similar environment
* A collaborative, respectful approach with integrity at the core
* Digital confidence using systems and databases
* Strong organisation and attention to detail
* Adaptability and resilience in a performance-driven setting
* Flexibility to work across Solihull locations (Mon–Fri, shift rota)

🌟 Why Join Us?
At Solihull Council, people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer:

* Competitive salary
* Training, development, and career progression
* Flexible working options (including potential home working in the future)
* Generous annual leave + option to buy up to 10 extra days
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Family-friendly policies
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Staff discounts, travel benefits, and Cycle to Work Scheme

🕒 Key Details
Hours of work are up to 37 hours per week (roles over 30 hours require 5 working days)

Closing date: 21 June 2026 (may close early – apply soon!)

Assessment Day: 27 June 2026, at Solihull Connect Walk-In Centre (Chelmsley Wood) Full day attendance is required.

📩 Apply Now
Click the link above. Submit your application in your own words, showcasing your experience and skills.

09/06/2026

Closing Soon - Senior Surveyor - Strategic Land & Property Team

Closing date - 14 June 2026

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Our ambitious plans to reshape our portfolio of assets and deliver a range of strategic property projects have created an opportunity for an enthusiastic Senior Surveyor to join our Strategic Land and Property team.

The Strategic Land and Property team provides a full range of professional property advice and consultancy across the Council. This includes strategic advice on current and future property strategies, the planning and delivery of residential and commercial development and regeneration opportunities, property valuations, acquisitions and disposals, rent reviews, lease renewals and estate management.

09/06/2026

08/06/2026

CLOSING SOON!

We are currently hiring for the following vacancies:

- EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
- SENIOR PRACTITIONER EDUCAITONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
- SPECIALIST SENIOR EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
- ASSISTANT EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

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With our market forces payments, we are able to offer extremely competitive rates of pay, in addition to a wide range of exciting workstreams and employee benefits.

Solihull Educational Psychology Service (SEPS), part of the integrated SEND 0–25 Service, is a friendly and highly supportive service where collaboration and peer supervision is truly valued.

Our role as EPs in Solihull takes us into exciting, applied psychology territory with schools, families and the wider community. Recent examples include our work in social inclusion with Specialist Inclusion Support, our ELSA programme, parent development workshops, PINS and our Trauma Informed project with the Virtual School.

Not only is Children’s Services our top priority in our Council Plan, but here in Solihull you can be part of a team of professionals who value the transformative power of psychology, applied research and professional practice that promotes creativity.

So what are you waiting for? Come and make a real difference for our children and young people in Solihull.

To apply, or to find out more about this opportunity, or our fabulous benefits package, including relocation costs (terms and conditions apply) just click on the link.

Closing Date: 14th June 2026

08/06/2026

*NEW JOB* - CASUAL RESIDENTIAL CARE PRACTITIONER - CHILDREN & YONG PEOPLE

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With one of our children’s homes recently rated Good by Ofsted (January 2026), there has never been a better time to join us.

We are opening a new Residential Children’s Homes for children aged 8-18 with Emotional and Behavioural difficulties (EBD) and We are looking for passionate Residential Care Practitioners to join us on a Casual basis.

Whether you’re an experienced Care Practitioner, or looking for a change in career, we would love to hear from you.

As a Casual Residential Care Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for our children and young people.

We will provide a comprehensive induction, however, to meet Ofsted requirements , you must possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

You will also have experience (paid or voluntary) in a health, social care or educational setting, having also previously dealt with challenging behaviours.

To apply, or to find out more about this opportunity or our fabulous benefits package, please click on the link.

Closing date: 30 June 2026

03/06/2026

*NEW JOB* - ASSISTANT EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

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Hours: 37.0 Hours per Week

Salary Range: Soulbury Assistant Educational Psychologist 2-5 £37,265 - £41,616 per annum.

Fixed Term Contract initially for 1 year from commencement of the post, with the possibility of the post being extended, dependent on future funding.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for two exceptional, enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Educational Psychologists (EP) to support the delivery of the new Experts at Hand programme, that has been introduced by the Department for Education as part of the Government’s SEND Reforms.

Each Assistant EP will work under the supervision of qualified Educational Psychologists. Within this highly rewarding role, you will work directly in schools to support groups of children, staff and families using training, intervention, therapeutic approaches and consultation. Themes arising will include those such as cognition, emotional wellbeing, child development, attachment, trauma, teaching methodology and interaction.

You will gain experience, skills, knowledge and understanding of the role and professional practice of Educational Psychologists.

This is a temporary post suitable for psychology graduates who are awaiting, or proposing to apply for, admission to an approved course of post-graduate training leading to a doctorate-level qualification in the professional practice of Educational Psychology, recognised by the Health and Care Professions Council.

You will have a Psychology degree and experience of applying psychology within an educational setting, for example, teaching, delivering interventions for pupils, working with families or delivering SEND support.

You will be able to work under pressure as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and your exceptional engagement skills to work with children, young people and families will set you apart from other candidates.

To apply, or for more information, please click on the link below.

Closing Date: Sunday 14th June 2026

02/06/2026

Closing Soon - Advanced Practitioner - Children We Care For

Closing date - 8 June 2026

Apply Now - https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/267182/advanced-practitioner-children-we-care-for/

We are excited to be recruiting for an Advanced Practitioner for our Children We Care For Service.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate who is passionate about improving the lives of children, young people and their families at this exciting time, here in Solihull.

You will be responsible for ensuring high quality and effective social worker practice within your team and will lead and develop the professional practice of team members and model and facilitate restorative practice.

29/05/2026

Looking for your next opportunity? These roles at Solihull Council are closing in the next 5 days:

✅ Occupational Therapists
🗓 Closing date: 31.05.26
https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/265756/occupational-therapist-better-care-at-home-service-/
https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/265705/occupational-therapist-reablement/

✅ Assistant Team Manager - Better Care at Home Service
🗓 Closing date: 31.05.26
https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/265668/assistant-team-manager-better-care-at-home-service/

✅ Youth Justice Officer
🗓 Closing date: 31.05.26
https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/263515/youth-justice-officer/

You can view all our vacancies, including our schools and catering roles at https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/employer/4c3f4b9a-32b8-49ae-83d8-5024d47d959d/solihull-metropolitan-borough-council/hub