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Experienced Investigator

Crown Prosecution Service

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

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

Crown Prosecutor (January 2026)

Senior Crown Prosecutor (January 2026)

Job Description Job Title:&nbsp;Employment Lawyer&nbsp; Salary:&nbsp;£53,460&nbsp;– £61,638&nbsp;per annum Grade:&nbsp;G&nbsp; Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Working Hours:&nbsp;37 hours per week About the department&nbsp; Thurrock Council is seeking an Employment Lawyer to join its Legal Services Team to provide expert legal advice and representation on employment matters for the Council. This includes managing a varied caseload, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, and supporting governance processes to protect the Council’s interests. This is an exciting opportunity with growth in abundance at Thurrock it is the perfect time to develop and progress in this vibrant and dynamic team. We are looking for someone with a passion for employment law, a proactive mindset, and a desire to grow professionally in a supportive and experienced environment. We welcome applications from candidates with experience in Employment Law matters who can demonstrate confidence in their specialism and shows excellent legal aptitude. We are looking for a candidate with the requisite skills to build strong relationships and trust with all key stakeholders to provide support to the Council with minimum supervision. About the Role&nbsp; As an Employment Lawyer, you will&nbsp;be responsible for:&nbsp; <ol> <li>Legal Advice and Case Management. Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of issues varying in complexity but not limited to:</li> </ol> <ul> <li>Providing legal advice to internal clients and stakeholders in relation to all aspects of employment law.</li> <li>Taking instructions and responding to employment claims.</li> <li>Drafting legal responses.</li> <li>Conducting case management/ preliminary hearings.</li> <li>Instructing and liaising with counsel in relation to any tribunal proceedings where external legal counsel may be required.</li> <li>Drafting settlement agreements.</li> <li>Advising panel members in relation to disciplinary hearings as well as drafting outcome decisions&nbsp;</li> <li>Case management and advice of any legal challenges around the SEND process and TUPE process.</li> <li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, case law, and best practice.</li> </ul> &nbsp;2. Advocacy and Representation. You will be expected to: <ul> <li>Provide advice to councillors, stakeholders and senior officers and to liaise with external bodies and legal advisers</li> <li>To attend decision making meetings including Committee Meetings remotely or in person if required.</li> <li>Undertake advocacy at the Employment Tribunal if necessary.</li> </ul> 3. Contribute to the innovative improvement of the Legal Services Team including streamlining and case management workflow systems. 4. Support junior members of the team including the Legal Apprentice in legal practice and procedure contributing towards their professional development. 5. Contribute to governance processes, ensuring legal compliance and sound decision-making. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, case law, and best practice. To carry out research and provide legal advice to Client Departments on all related legal transactions. 6. Engage with senior officers and Members to offer high-quality legal services, with a focus on social justice. Collaborate closely with directorates to ensure efficient delivery of Council priorities. Become a trusted advisor, advocate and problem solver as you contribute to Thurrock’s vision of client focused and innovative service delivery. 7. Personally manage a caseload and be able to work unsupervised. To prepare,&nbsp;negotiate, draft, agree and process legal documents. To record all key actions and ensure data is regularly updated. To collate and send or check supporting legal and financial documents. To seek to always protect the Councils’ interests, while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering. To review and update as appropriate all templates and procedures. 8. To notify and advise on any instructions or events that would result in a breach by the Council or an individual of any legislation, common law, standing order or rule or propriety or would constitute a course of action amounting to maladministration. 9. To attend and participate in meetings with Officers of the Council and to provide legal advice when required. 10. To be willing and able to work in a flexible and agile way with regards to both hours and location of work, including remote and home working, as required, subject to service needs and requirements. Two days minimum attendance in the office What&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;Looking For&nbsp; We’re&nbsp;looking for someone who has:&nbsp; Skills and Abilities: <ul> <li> Excellent demonstrable knowledge of the ability to lead on complex and high-profile local government employment cases when which may include conducting preliminary hearings, conducting Tribunal proceedings and instructing Counsel for trials, drafting settlement agreements, advising panel members in relation to disciplinary hearings as well as drafting outcome decisions and advising on TUPE and other employment related matters as becomes necessary.&nbsp;</li> <li> Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to explain complex legal issues clearly and confidently. &nbsp;</li> <li> Ability to work collaboratively and build partnerships with experienced clients and colleagues. High emotional intelligence (EQ), with the ability to build positive working relationships and navigate sensitive issues professionally.</li> <li> You will be an effective leader acting as an ambassador for legal services across the council, sharing good practice and encouraging innovation amongst colleagues, to include training/mentoring junior members of the team. &nbsp;Attend and advise in Committee Meetings.</li> <li> Excellent organisational skills able to manage a complex and varied workload with a flexible and innovative approach to work, ensuring that deadlines and court/tribunal directed deadlines are adhered to.</li> <li> Proactive and self-motivated, with a growth mindset and a willingness to learn. Ability to work on own initiative and with minimal supervision, to undertake research and be able to make accurate, considered judgements and decisions.</li> <li> Ability to relate the Council’s key policy objectives to the provision of the legal service Ability to assist on the implementation of best value, quality initiatives and improvements to client care.</li> </ul> Special Knowledge: <ul> <li> Qualified Solicitor/Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives.</li> <li> Advocacy skills.</li> <li> Good general level of understanding of IT systems, especially case management/time recording packages.</li> <li> Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.</li> <li> Understanding of Local Government structures and legal frameworks.</li> <li> Understanding of Law Society practice management standards.</li> </ul> Experience: <ul> <li> Excellent demonstrable knowledge of the ability to lead on complex and high-profile local government employment cases when which may include conducting preliminary hearings, conducting Tribunal proceedings and instructing Counsel for trials, drafting settlement agreements, advising panel members in relation to disciplinary hearings as well as drafting outcome decisions and advising on TUPE and other employment related matters as becomes necessary.</li> <li> Experience of working towards achieving/monitoring quality initiatives.</li> </ul> Essential qualifications:&nbsp;Qualified Solicitor/Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives DBS Check:&nbsp;Standard Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp; At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li> </ul> Important Dates&nbsp; Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;22nd January 2026 Closing Date (Internal &amp; External):&nbsp;8th February 2026&nbsp; Interview Date: &nbsp;Either w/c 12/02/2026 or 19/02/2026 Additional Information&nbsp; If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:&nbsp; Godwin Mangse - Principal Lawyer Litigation Team&nbsp; <a href="mailto:godwin.mangse@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">godwin.mangse@thurrock.gov.uk</a> To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXD1dK-ku3tBqPtl-uJ4lssBGaaVgf21NQJqNdl7BuQTjQ?e=a0Ll9F" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. 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Thurrock Council

Employment Lawyer

Job Title: Planning Lawyer Starting Salary:&nbsp;£53,806 plus £5,398 market enhancement rising to £59,497 plus £5,424 market enhancement plus a one-off Welcome Payment of £4000 Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage with hybrid working opportunities Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>With more than 100 colleagues in the team Herts Legal is one of the largest and most successful legal teams in local government and offers a complete legal service to clients across the County Council, District Councils and other public sector bodies.Our lawyers are crucial to the County Council's continued success. We have high standards for our services and we are pleased to be recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Law Society's Lexcel quality standard assessor.Herts Legal provides a fantastic opportunity for ambitious, passionate and organised Lawyers who want to join a supportive and flourishing public sector legal team.We offer flexible hybrid working and have recently moved to newly refurbished modern offices in Stevenage.<h4>About the role</h4>We are looking to grow our successful Environment Law Team, which is central to the broad portfolio of legal work connected with Hertfordshire’s planning, highways, environmental and rights of way work and supporting the wider growth and development agenda for the County and its Districts.The Environment Law Team provides legal advice and assistance to client departments and District Councils on planning, highways and environmental matters, and is also involved in supporting the Council’s major infrastructure and community facing projects.The role will be client facing providing high quality legal services to Council officers and Members, committees, and other council bodies.&nbsp;Role Responsibilities <ul><li>Manage your own case load of routine and more complex matters</li><li>Provide quality practical advice and support to clients on planning and highways cases&nbsp;</li><li>Advice to and occasional attendance at Planning Committees</li><li>Participate in training courses and seminars for Members, officers and others.</li><li>Ensure that the decisions made by client departments are lawful, accord with County Council policy and achieve their aims and objectives efficiently</li><li>Maintain an awareness of all relevant legislation, policy and regulations, investigate and advise on implications of changing legislation, case law and codes of practice and policy and provide training where necessary</li><li>Make recommendations to the Team lead Specialist Lawyer and Assistant Chief Legal Officer on improvements in practice and procedure in the Team to ensure that the Team retains pre-eminence in its practice area.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential<ul><li>A qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive</li><li>Demonstrable knowledge and experience of planning and highways law, including s106 agreements, highway agreements, and rights of way</li><li>Excellent drafting skills and the ability to negotiate documents and agreements.</li><li>Experience in managing and prioritise workloads to achieve client outcomes to timescale and within budget</li><li>Experience in client care skills and the ability to develop relationships with client officers</li><li>Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels</li><li>Self-sufficient and experienced in the production of all documents and correspondence</li><li>Proven attention to detail and a pragmatic, flexible and commercial approach to problem solving</li></ul>Desirable&nbsp;<ul><li>Knowledge of the broad spectrum of environmental work</li><li>Experience of working in a local authority legal environment and an understanding of the issues facing local authorities, their legal service departments and lawyers</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP13 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Stephen.Dorrian@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Stephen.Dorrian@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Proposed Interview Date: Thursday 26th February 2026Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Planning Lawyer

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4>Proud to Serve. Proud to keep justice going.Our Crown Court Clerks are essential to ensure Crown Court hearings run smoothly. They have the self-assurance to speak in court, communicate confidently with the Judge and all participants and the skill to produce accurate and timely Court documents. Our Crown Court Clerk training programme provides a structured yet flexible approach to building the skills required to perform this vital role. This position includes line management responsibility. About usHM Courts &amp; Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family Courts and Tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles support our service users and colleagues within HMCTS, where people and businesses access potentially life-changing justice. We’re looking for individuals who are committed to public service and making a difference in people’s lives to deliver justice. If you are interested in developing a career with a real purpose, please apply. About youThis is a unique position at the heart of justice. It requires high emotional resilience, along with the ability to understand and be sensitive to many, sometime difficult, issues and take a non-judgemental approach to our service users.You’re an active listener, confident communicator; able to speak publicly in court, with the self-assurance to confidently liaise with the Judge, the defence, prosecution, media, members of the public and more, regarding complex and sensitive matters in a calm and professional manner. A real team player, working with the clerking team, you’ll ensure the smooth running of all the Crown Courts sitting daily, able to intervene in Court when required and maximise judicial sitting time. With experience in producing exact and time critical documentation, your ability to focus will be key in taking verdicts, conducting arraignments, producing Court orders and recording hearing outcomes accurately and efficiently. You recognise the importance of the team’s overall wellbeing and meet objectives by setting clear direction and measuring through team and individual meetings.Resilient, keen to learn and able to multi-task, you’re familiar with working within process and have the IT skills to adapt to new systems and technologies as we’re constantly investing in digital solutions to improve the way we deliver the justice people deserve in today’s world. Your skills and experience<ul><li>Ability to motivate and support your team to deliver excellent customer service and achieve effective performance. </li><li>Able to speak publicly and within a court room environment.</li><li>Excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills.</li><li>Ability to complete documents accurately and to deadlines.</li><li>IT proficient with the ability to learn and adapt to different technologies and software packages. </li></ul>This role gives you the opportunity to make a difference in delivery Justice and gives you the benefits developing your career in the Civil Service. Please refer to the job description attachment for more information.We also have more information on our website about the role <a href="https://hmctsjobs.co.uk/crown-court-clerks/" target="_blank">Crown court clerks - HM Courts &amp; Tribunals service</a>Further details:New recruits to the Civil Service joining MoJ are expected to join at the band minimum. These operational roles are customer facing, requiring successful applicants to be office based to provide HMCTS services to the public. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. HMCTS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs and are agreed prior to appointment. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ’s Flexible Working policy. Applications for part-time working would be considered however due to the nature of the role the minimum hours would be 22.2 hours per week over 3 days.Skilled Worker VisaThis role is not eligible for new Skilled Worker visas in accordance with the current immigration rules.From 22 July 2025, the Government introduced changes to the Skilled Worker visa route. The department cannot consider sponsoring you for this role unless you have held a Skilled Worker visa prior to the 22 July 2025 changes. If you have held a Skilled Worker visa continuously, please raise this during your vetting checks and eligibility will be assessed in accordance with the immigration rules and transitional provisions in place.If you are applying for this role and you have not held a Skilled Worker visa prior to the 22 July 2025 changes, you will need to consider your options for obtaining and/or maintaining your right to work in the UK in light of these changes. Successful applicants must ensure they have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the Civil Service and in the United Kingdom.<h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:<ul><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £29,303, HM Courts and Tribunals Service contributes £8,489 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><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul> For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><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, Strengths and Experience.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a> 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>This job is broadly open to the following groups:<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. 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.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<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>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.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 : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5359</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a> <a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13692?entityId=13692" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13692?entityId=13692</a>

HM Courts and Tribunals Service

Crown Court Clerk (Ref: 13692)

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Housing Disrepair Officer, Legal Services team (RP0135) Fixed term for 18 months Starting salary £46,376pa with potential progression to £49,608pa on achieving designated skills and experience inclusive of outer fringe allowance 37 hours per week (hybrid working) Welwyn Hatfield is a fantastic place to live and work and at Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, we put our community at the heart of everything we do. Ambitious, organised, analytical, tenacious – if you are all these things, with a successful background in managing disrepair cases, we would really like to hear from you. You would be the disrepair caseload specialist in the friendly, supportive and forward-thinking Legal Service team. The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:<ul><li>Proven experience of handling housing disrepair claims including appropriate legislation and case law</li><li>The ability to advise confidently in accurate spoken and written English</li><li>IT literate including Word, Excel and familiar with the use of case management systems</li><li>Be a team player, enthusiastic, reliable, conscientious and able to work to instructions</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communications skills</li><li>Able to act on your own initiative and demonstrate a problem-solving approach</li></ul>You will provide advice to our Repairs Department on liability and quantum in cases. You will work with the repairs team and other departments to defend, where appropriate, claims against the Council and in other cases to negotiate to achieve the best outcome. You will be willing to travel across the borough for business needs. We offer a unique and attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, flexible working arrangements, access to electric pool cars, as well as the Local Government benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance. To see all the benefits for working at Welwyn Hatfield please visit our careers page here -<a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a> Our CORE values guide everything we do – Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent. If you are interested in being part of an ambitious authority, working collaboratively with dedicated officers, helping to deliver a great service for your colleagues, then we want to hear from you. We do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date for applications is 1 February 2026 Remote assessments to be held on 9 February 2026 Face to face interviews to be held on 24 February 2026 Keywords: welwyn hatfield, housing disrepair, claims, repairs, legal service, law, case management,

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Housing Disrepair Officer, Legal Services Team

Job Description Job Title:&nbsp;Adult Safeguarding Lawyer Salary:&nbsp;£53,460&nbsp;– £61,638&nbsp;per annum Grade:&nbsp;G Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent&nbsp; Working Hours:&nbsp;37 hours per week&nbsp;&nbsp; About the Role We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Adult Safeguarding Lawyer to join our friendly and supportive legal Team.&nbsp; This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in protecting vulnerable adults and ensuring their rights and welfare are upheld. &nbsp;As part of our Legal Team, you will provide specialist legal advice and representation on a range of adult safeguarding matters, working closely with social care teams, partner agencies and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Advising on adult safeguarding matters, including applications under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Care Act 2014.</li> <li>Representing the local authority in the Court of Protection and other relevant tribunals.</li> <li>Drafting legal documents, court applications, and policies related to safeguarding.</li> <li>Providing training and guidance to social care professionals on legal issues affecting vulnerable adults.</li> <li>Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and case law developments.</li> <li>Handling judicial review matters, deprivation of liberty cases, and other public law challenges.</li> </ul> About You To be successful in this role, you will need: <ul> <li>To be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive&nbsp;</li> <li>At least 3 years post qualification experience in adult social care law</li> <li>Strong advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills.</li> <li>The ability to manage a varied and complex caseload.</li> <li>A commitment to public service and protecting vulnerable individuals.</li> </ul> What We Offer At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>A supportive and collaborative working environment.</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working options.</li> <li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> </ul> DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at Basic Level is required for this post.&nbsp; How to Apply If you are passionate about safeguarding adults and want to make a difference in your community, we would love to hear from you. Advert Closing Date: (Redeployment Only): 15th January 2026 Advert Closing Date: 8th February 2026 &nbsp; Interview Date: 24th February 2026 To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/IQBYBMJXeIRXTomE0qyIGeo0AcnQCmrID77et8qAkVZDFpA?e=hjpjbS" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Adult Safeguarding Lawyer

<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £53,460 to £56,681 per year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance plus up to £4,000 Market Rate Supplement Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentWe have an exciting opportunity available within our legal team where you will assist in making sure an efficient, effective and economic legal service is delivered to the Council, its Executive, Committees, Sub Committees, departments and its wholly owned companies.Working within the property planning and Contracts team, you will conduct and manage a mixed caseload of commercial contracts, procurement and governance related work.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for an experienced lawyer with a broad range of good commercial contracts and procurement experience, ideally within a local government/public sector context.You must be able to demonstrate significant experience of undertaking complex legal work in commercial contracts and procurement and have a sound understanding of the applicable legal framework.The post holder must be capable of working under pressure, taking initiative and adopting proactive approaches to deliver a fast and efficient service and must be able to perform legal work with minimum supervision.You must be able to communicate at all levels clearly and concisely, providing professional and commercial advice to a wide range of clients within the Council.You must be a UK qualified Solicitor or Barrister or Fellow of CILEX with substantial relevant post qualification experience and hold a practicing certificate with a minimum of six years plus post qualification experience.Please ensure your supporting statement demonstrates your experience and knowledge in order for your application to be considered.<h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href="https://jobs.luton.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank">https://jobs.luton.gov.uk/how-to-apply/</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1228931&amp;ptId=12191" target="_blank">download: JD M5 Solicitor -Senior Contract Solicitor 14.10.21 FINAL (1).pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1228932&amp;ptId=12191" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer (1) (3).pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Senior Solicitor -  Contracts and Procurement

Leisure Attendant - Waterside Leisure Centre &amp; Runnymede<ul><li>Qualified &amp; Unqualified - Training Provided in February if Unqualified </li><li>Closing date: 8/2/2026 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing submissions as they are received.</li></ul>Please specify in your supportive statement which work pattern you would be interested in applying for either Full time or CasualWhy Castle Point?Castle Point Borough Council is a statutory body responsible for employing nearly 350 staff, and delivering over 150 council services, both statutory and for the community's well-being and benefit. Castle Point Borough Council aims to provide high-quality and financially sustainable services while prioritising outstanding customer service, transparency in decision-making, and promoting local democracy. Additionally, the council seeks to transform, modernize, and improve its performance, as well as support and enable the communities within its jurisdiction to be strong, healthy, and thriving.Our Values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer FocusAll positions will be inclusive of both leisure centres, Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, and Runnymede Leisure Centre.Working hours varied inline with the service operating times which are Monday to Friday 06:30 - 22:30, Saturday 07:00 - 18:30 and Sunday 07:00 - 20:30.The OpportunityThe Leisure Attendant is responsible for ensuring a safe, enjoyable, and welcoming environment for all leisure centre users. This includes supervising activities, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards, providing excellent customer service, and assisting in the daily operations of the facility. The Leisure Attendant plays a vital role in upholding safety regulations including supervising the poolside area, promoting positive user experiences, and contributing to the overall success of the leisure centre.Accountabilities<ul><li>To supervise swimming pool sessions, identifying potential hazards and taking appropriate action in line with the Pool Safety Operating Procedures.</li><li>To administer first aid as required.</li><li>To clean internal and external areas and to maintain the facilities to a high standard following health and safety procedures at all times.</li><li>To be helpful, polite and courteous and to provide excellent customer care at all times</li><li>To be responsible for erecting, dismantling and storage of equipment within the facility/facilities in accordance with the timetable of activities and events.</li><li>To assist with deliveries as and when instructed, ensuring safe storage of stock.</li><li>To enforce all rules associated with the use of the facilities to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all the customers.</li><li>To ensure that any damaged equipment or building fabric is reported immediately.</li><li>To work at any of the Council's Leisure facilities as required.</li><li>To comply with the centres operating procedures and to be aware of any responsibilities contained therein e.g Emergency Action Plan</li></ul>The Experience You Will Bring<ul><li>A positive "can do" attitude when dealing with a wide range of individuals and queries, ensuring excellent customer care</li><li>The ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Knowledge of health and safety</li><li>Able to promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young person's and vulnerable adults.</li><li>Requirement to work flexible shifts to meet the requirements of the service</li></ul>Benefits of this role include:<ul><li>FREE Gym membership</li><li>Large pension contribution</li><li>On-going CPD training for employee growth</li><li>Part of a multiple award-winning team</li><li>Opportunities to become multi-skilled</li></ul>Castle Point Borough Council is proud to be a disability confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.Castle Point Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email Connor Hollington - <a href="mailto:chollington@castlepoint.gov.uk" target="_blank">chollington@castlepoint.gov.uk</a> &amp; Tiffany Tedham - <a href="mailto:ttedham@castlepoint.gov.uk" target="_blank">ttedham@castlepoint.gov.uk</a>





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Castle Point Borough Council

Leisure Attendant - Casual

Job DescriptionSenior Court Officer - Debt Management TeamGrade ESalary: £39,027 - £44,463 per annum12 Months Fixed term37 Hours per WeekSituated on the River Thames, Thurrock is an ambitious unitary with vision and opportunities for its residents and businesses.Thurrock’s Debt Management Team is a highly recognised services having been nominated twice for the IRRV (Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation) Most Improved Team of the Year Award and was in the finalists in 2012 and achieved a Bronze Award in 2013.The team are currently looking for experienced Court Officers to join this dynamic team. You will be responsible for effectively managing the major processes involved in the collection of the various Portfolios of Debt owed to the Council.&nbsp;Whilst working in the Debt Management Team, you will be taking your selected cases through the Court Processes by attending and presenting the cases at County Court and attending Magistrates Court Hearings for both Liability Order Hearings and Committal Means Enquiry Hearings.The ideal candidate will have:<ul> <li>Confidence to be able to manage difficult conversations</li> <li>A knowledge of debt collection processes (Ideally Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates and Sundry)</li> <li>A knowledge of the Money Claims on Line (MCOL) process</li> <li>A knowledge of the County Court processes and methods of enforcement</li> <li>A clear understanding of the Charging Order, Bankruptcy and Committal processes</li> <li>A full knowledge and understanding of the Thurrock Fair Debt Policy</li> <li>Experience using negotiation skills</li> <li>Experience of communicating with members of the public.</li> <li>A full knowledge of the Means Enquiry process for Committal Hearings</li></ul>&nbsp;In return for your time and commitment, we offer:<ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years’ service</li> <li>Flexible working to support a good work life balance</li> <li>An excellent Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Excellent training opportunities and an established CPD programme</li> <li>Reflective supervision and management support</li></ul>DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at Basic Level is required for this post.&nbsp;Closing Dates:&nbsp;Redeployment Only: 22nd January 2026Internal and External Applications: 8th February 2026Interview date: TBCTo view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ec7poD6uhKVLkaS7zp0GWAkBFHlEFsbz38Xn_6QTqHfuHw?e=NkKMCT" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a>If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error pageAbout usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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