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<h4>Job summary</h4><p>DBS has its own growing in-house legal team. This currently consists of 22 members of staff, including 10 qualified lawyers (solicitors and a barrister). The team supports DBS across all its key strategic outputs and delivers a full in-house legal service. This broad range of legal work includes the following:</p><p>• Barring appeals litigation in the Upper Tribunal<br>• Public law matters, including in-house advisory work and judicial review<br>• Civil litigation<br>• Operational and policy advice<br>• GDPR / Data Protection and Freedom of Information matters<br>• Commercial projects and disputes<br>• Corporate governance<br>• Employment matters</p><p>We are looking for a capable and experienced lawyer (either a qualified solicitor or barrister) with the ability to support DBS with its casework of barring appeals, in addition to generalist public sector legal advisory casework. </p><p>If you are ready for a new challenge, have an enthusiastic approach and enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues within the legal team and across the wider organisation, then we would be delighted to hear from you.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>DBS has a number of Strategic Priorities:</p><ul><li>Provide high quality, reliable, consistent, timely and accessible services for our customers.</li><li>Embrace technology to drive improvements to the quality of our work. </li><li>Develop a talented and diverse workforce that understands how their contributions help to achieve our objectives. </li><li>Build a flexible, vibrant and contemporary workplace where our staff will be able to do their jobs using modern ways of working that are smart and which promote OneDBS. </li><li>Raise awareness of the DBS and the services we offer, keeping people informed through our communications, to increase public understanding and confidence in our organisation. </li><li>Be a respected and trusted organisation, working with our partners to play an influential role in the environment in which we operate.</li></ul><p>As a lawyer within our Legal Services Team,you will specialise in barring appeals, but will be expected to develop your legal knowledge to support the business as a whole. You will undertake a broad range of work, including:</p><ul><li>Managing a varied caseload of Upper Tribunal appeals against barring decisions and other litigation, often involving sensitive subject matter from the family courts' jurisdiction</li><li>Providing advice in relation to other areas of work dealt with by the Legal Services Team, in particular providing generalist in-house legal advice to the wider organisation, e.g. in relation to public law matters, information law. </li><li>Advising and supporting the conduct of civil litigation</li><li>Instructing and managing external law firms and counsel</li><li>Providing legal training to colleagues</li><li>Developing expertise in new areas of law relevant to the DBS</li><li>Supervising paralegals and administrative staff</li><li>Advising and supporting in relation to internal and external governance</li><li>Building relationships with DBS colleagues to encourage early engagement of the Legal Services Team in projects and plans </li><li>Working with and building relationships with colleagues in the wider public sector, e.g. GLD and Home Office </li><li>Supporting the development and implementation of DBS policies and guidance</li></ul><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p>In addition to peer support from other qualified lawyers in the team, the job holder will have valuable support from paralegals and administrative colleagues.</p><p> Members of the team have access to extensive online legal research resources and access to learning through DBS' learning portal.</p><p><strong>Accountability</strong></p><p>The Job holder will report directly to a G6 lawyer within the team.</p><p><strong>Other Information</strong></p><p>This role will involve occasional travel, including overnight stays, to courts and tribunals and between the two DBS sites.<br></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>ESSENTIAL CRITERIA</strong></p><p><strong>Experience/Ability </strong></p><ul><li>Significant demonstrable experience of public law in a regulatory enforcement/litigation/ professional discipline context (obtained in private practice or in-house) with experience of managing and conducting litigation</li><li>Experience of advising a public body and understanding of the wider public-sector context</li><li>Highly organised and able to plan and manage a broad portfolio of in-house legal work</li><li>Ability to advise in other areas of law relevant to DBS as and when required</li><li>Reliable legal judgement and appreciation of legal risk</li><li>Strategic and creative thinker, able to see legal issues in their wider context, and advise accordingly</li><li>Legal research skills to produce timely, solution-focused advice</li><li>Excellent communications skills, experienced and able to communicate advice effectively both in writing and orally</li></ul><p><strong>Technical</strong></p><ul><li>A lawyer (solicitor or barrister) qualified to practise in England and Wales with minimum 5 years post qualification experience gained in a similar role or sector</li></ul><p><strong>DESIRABLE CRITERIA</strong></p><p><strong>Experience/Ability</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience working as an in-house lawyer, particularly in the public sector or for a non-departmental public body or local authority</li><li>Experience of managing instructions to external law firms and counsel</li><li>Capable of working on casework independently but within a supportive team environment</li></ul><h4>Licences</h4>A Practising Certificate is required for this position - do you currently have a Practising Certificate in place, or are you able to obtain a valid Practising Certificate within 3 months of the advert closing date?<h4>Qualifications</h4>A lawyer (solicitor or barrister) qualified to practise in England and Wales with minimum 5 years post qualification experience gained in a similar role or sector<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Developing Self and Others</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £60,380, Disclosure &amp; Barring Service contributes £17,492 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>The DBS offers a number of excellent benefits for its employees. These can include:</p><ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Excellent maternity, paternity and adoption schemes (after a qualifying period)</li><li>Commitment to the health and wellbeing of our employees</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Flexible working opportunities</li><li>Eyecare voucher scheme</li><li>Occupational Health Service including referrals for counselling and physiotherapy</li><li>24/7 Counselling and Wellbeing Service</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service Pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><p>The DBS vision and purpose is to make people safer by being a visible, trusted and influential organisation, providing an outstanding quality of service to all our customers and partners, where our people understand the important safeguarding contributions they make and feel proud to work here. To do this, the DBS is committed to being an employer that is able to attract, develop, retain and engage diverse talent that is representative of the communities we serve, and to be an organisation providing outstanding service to all our existing and new customers, who are diverse and have a range of different needs. We want all our staff to be able to bring their ‘whole self’ to work.</p><p></p><p><strong>Further Information: </strong></p><p>To view the DBS Recruitment and On-boarding Privacy Notice, please click the link below:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-recruitment-and-on-boarding-privacy-notice" target="_blank">DBS Recruitment and On-boarding Privacy Notice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p>To apply for this role, please provide a CV together with a personal statement of not more than 1000 words, outlining how your skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements of the role, including all essential and desirable criteria and the key responsibilities in the job description. In addition to this you will also be required to provide behavioural examples within your application for:-</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating &amp; Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Developing Self &amp; Others</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><p>Should there be a large number of applications, the sift will initially be conducted on the CV and personal statement and the lead behaviour, Making Effective Decisions. </p><p>For all candidates who are successful at the initial sifting stage, you will be invited to attend a face to face panel interview process which will be separated into two parts.</p><p>Part 1: Practical Exercise which you will be required to complete under timed supervision, prior to your interview. Details of the exercise will only be provided at this stage. This will be measured against some elements of the essential criteria.</p><p>Part 2: Behaviour based face to face panel interview. This will be measured against the essential criteria and the following behaviours:-</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating &amp; Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Developing Self &amp; Others</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><p>The panel would prefer face to face interviews at Stephenson House in Darlington. However, shortlisted candidates invited to interview can email <a href="mailto:DBSPeopleSupportTeam@dbs.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSPeopleSupportTeam@dbs.gov.uk</a> to request a virtual interview via MS Teams if preferred.</p><p>The following timetable outlines indicative dates. Please note, these dates may be subject to change without prior notice:-</p><p>Advert closing date: 2nd February 2026 at 10.00am <br>Sift week commencing: 2nd February 2026 <br>Practical Exercise: To be confirmed once sift has been completed<br>Interview: To be confirmed once sift has been completed.</p><p>Whilst we will endeavour to provide some flexibility with regards to dates wherever possible, it is unlikely that we will be able to offer an alternative date once an appointment has been scheduled. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Rachel Eyre</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DBSPeopleSupportTeam@dbs.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSPeopleSupportTeam@dbs.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:DBSPeopleSupportTeam@dbs.gov.uk" target="_blank">DBSPeopleSupportTeam@dbs.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgwMjcmdmVyaWZ5PThhYzU0OTY1MzAwMGQzNDQ3ZWU4OTgzMjQwMzBkMjM1" target="_blank">Job Description - Jan 26 (Final) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 312kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzgwMjgmdmVyaWZ5PTQ2ZTUzZDQzNmNmMWNkZjZlY2RhZWI1YjdjOTM1NDlj" target="_blank">CS_Behaviours_2018 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1043kB)

Disclosure & Barring Service

26.04 G7 Lawyer

Crown Prosecution Service

National Legal Trainee Scheme - Barrister - January 2026 (October 2027 start)

National Legal Trainee Scheme - Solicitor - January 2026 (October 2027 start)

Senior Crown Prosecutor (January 2026)

Specialist Prosecutor

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<p><strong>2 permanent vacancies full time 36 hours and 1 permanent vacancy 28.8 hours </strong></p>
<p>Corporate Legal Services is comprised of four legal teams with administrative support.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<li>The Children and Social Care Team provide legal services primarily in relation to child protection, adoption, education, adult social care, mental health and youth justice.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Planning and Property Team provide legal services primarily in relation to planning and property matters.</li>
<li>The Regulation and Prosecutions Team provide legal services primarily in relation to regulatory matters, information governance and environmental, licensing, prosecutions and all other litigation.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Contract and Employment Team provide legal services primarily in relation to contracts, procurement and commercial matters. The team also advises the Council and its schools on a full range of employment law matters.</li>
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<p>We wish to recruit 3 Lawyers into the Childcare Team with responsibility for providing legal services in relation to Childcare and Education related matters. The post holders will carry a caseload of Childcare law cases, often complex in nature, with limited supervision but with support from a dedicated senior legal assistant. The post holder will also provide advice in relation to school queries.&nbsp; It is a pre-requisite that the post holder has demonstrable Childcare law experience.</p>
<p><strong>Closing Date - 25/01/2026</strong></p>
<p><strong>Provisional Interview Date - 02/02/2026</strong></p>

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Sefton Council LGA Peer Review - 2022

Lawyer - Children and Social Care Team

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<p><strong>Casual Class Instructor </strong></p>
<p>An opportunity has arisen within Sefton Council for us to recruit Group Exercise Instructors to help support our six Leisure Centres Class Programme<strong>.</strong></p>
<p>We are looking for qualified, enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our pool of ‘casual’ Group Exercise Instructors to teach our popular classes at Bootle Leisure Centre, Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre, Dunes Splash World, Litherland Sports Park, Meadows Leisure Centre and Netherton Activity Centre.</p>
<p><strong>Required and desired classes include</strong>:</p>
<p>Les Mills - BodyPump, BodyCombat, BodyBalance, Indoor Group Cycling, Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Aqua and HIIT/Bootcamp, along with many others. A relevant industry/activity qualification appropriate for the class undertaken is essential.</p>
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<li>The successful candidate would need to hold a recognised Group Exercise qualification.</li>
<li>The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to work accurately. A confident and professional approach when dealing with staff and customers is required.</li>
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<li>Good organisational skills</li>
<li>High standards of communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>The ability to work as a team player &amp; on your own initiative.</li>
<li>The ability to motivate customers and members.</li>
<li>Highly motivated and enthusiastic.</li>
<li>Excellent punctuality.</li>
<li>A resilient and positive outlook.</li>
<li>Health &amp; safety awareness</li>
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Group Exercise Instructor

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