Castle House, Great North Rd, Newark (On-Site)
Contract, Full time
Under 18 years: £15,242,50 18 to 20 years: £20,020 21 years or above : £24,329.50
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Legal Apprentice
Fixed term contract, 18 months.
Full time, 37 hours per week
Salary: dependent on age
Under 18 years: £15,242,50
18 to 20 years: £20,020
21 years or above : £24,329.50
We have a new and exciting opportunity for you to join our friendly, experienced and busy Law and Information Governance Team where you will undertake a range of duties to develop your skills, experience, and knowledge within Local Government.
The role will cover a number of practice areas within Local Government including planning, property, housing, environmental health, community safety, information governance, debt recovery and licensing.
We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a program of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to our Hug in a Mug initiative, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.
We offer:
- Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.
- Flexi scheme.
- Hybrid working.
- A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
- Family-friendly benefits.
- One days’ paid volunteering leave.
- Lifestyle benefits platform.
- Funded health cash plan.
- Free car parking*
- £10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district.
You will be working with a professional, committed, and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.
For an informal chat or more information, please contact Lisa Ingram on lisa.ingram@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk or by telephoning 01636 650000.
*Free staff parking is valid until 30 June 2026.
As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.
Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.
Closing Date: Thursday 24th April
Interview: To be confirmed