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Once you have access to your JGP account you will be able to complete the application form in stages, saving and amending it until you are happy to the submit your completed application. You should use the Personal Statement section to demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the role profile attached.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@rutland.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;



We are pleased to be advertising the role of Compliance Officer within the Adults and Health Directorate. This is a permanent role to work within the Adult Social Care Quality Assurance Team.&nbsp; 
This role is key to the success and sustainability of locally commissioned provider services. The role will contribute to a program of work which focuses on compliance, improvements to quality of care and development of the provider sector.&nbsp; If you have experience of undertaking quality assurance work within the care sector…….we want to hear from you!
About you…
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<li>A-Level equivalent math and English</li>
<li>Experience of working in a Quality Assurance and/or within a regulatory role for the provider sector</li>
<li>Experience of delivering service improvement</li>
<li>Detail orientated and able to think creatively</li>
<li>Strong partnership working skills</li>
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About the role…
To be successful as the Compliance Officer your duties will include:
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<li>Maintaining regular contact with care providers via monthly multi-disciplinary meetings</li>
<li>Acting as a point of contact for care providers regarding any issues connected to quality and compliance in line with their CQC regulatory standards of care</li>
<li>Providing regular updates to providers via newsletter, email and telephone contact on various topics including training, infection control etc</li>
<li>Acting as a link to national, regional and local forums connected to provider care provision including Skills for Care</li>
<li>Working with the Compliance Lead to co-ordinate the assurance visits, undertake pre-assurance visit research and collate data to prepare for potential key lines of enquiry</li>
<li>Undertaking aspects of the assurance visits in line with Rutland’s Assurance Framework and to record, analyse and report findings from these visits to produce SMART action plans which support an approach of continuous improvement</li>
<li>Involvement in implementing projects with providers, informed by national, regional and local priorities and to co-produce, co-design with providers wherever possible</li>
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Please note you will require a full driving license to enable you to travel around the county.
The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.
Compliance Officerinterviews will be held week commencing 01 September 2025.
Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.
We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay. 
To be successful in this role – you may have experience working in the following roles:
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<li>Care/Support professional role within the Provider Sector</li>
<li>Commissioning and Compliance roles</li>
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Our offer to you:
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice.&nbsp; As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.
Find out more:
To learn more about working with us visit <a href="https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk</a> or if you have any queries about this role please contact Kelly McAleese on 01572 758167 or at <a href="mailto:kmcaleese@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">kmcaleese@rutland.gov.uk</a>
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@rutland.gov.uk</a>
How to apply:
Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies.&nbsp; If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account, you will be guided through the set up process.&nbsp;&nbsp; Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@rutland.gov.uk</a>
Please be aware that in the event of a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.
All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp; Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

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Compliance Officer

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<h1>Summary</h1>What's it all aboutAs a Data Compliance Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Data Protection Manager in achieving compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and associated data protection legislation. You'll act as a key adviser to the wider business, supporting operational teams with the implementation and maintenance of data protection best practices.How you'll make a differenceBy ensuring that NHG's data handling practices comply with legal and policy obligations, you'll protect customers' personal data and help us build trust. Your work will reduce data risks, improve our response to subject rights requests and breaches, and support NHG in meeting its legal obligationsHow you'll do it<ul>
<li>Investigate and respond to security incidents, data breaches and data protection-related complaints</li>
<li>Manage and respond to subject access and other data rights requests within statutory timeframes.</li>
<li>Act as first point of contact for business queries on all data protection issues, including DPIAs, data sharing agreements, and action plans.</li>
<li>Develop and update internal data protection guidance for staff and deliver training across the organisation.</li>
<li>Maintain key compliance logs, including breach and subject access request registers.</li>
<li>Collate and analyse data protection performance metrics to contribute to senior reports.</li>
<li>Support Information Asset Owners in delivering their data protection responsibilities.</li>
<li>Undertake audits and risk assessments, sharing lessons and best practice across the business.</li>
<li>Provide support to the Data Protection Manager on data protection projects.</li>
<li>Work with business areas to develop and improve record keeping systems aligned with GDPR and internal policies.</li>
<li>Ensure that you follow and keep up to date with all relevant NHG and statutory policies and related procedures including health and safety and financial regulations.</li>
<li>Ensure that you follow and keep up to date with all relevant Notting Hill Genesis and statutory policies and related procedures including health and safety and financial regulations. </li>
<li>Hybrid arrangements - at least three days a week in an office. On other days, working from home may be possible, depending on the work and the interaction required.</li>
</ul>The ideal candidateWe believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation. Pending confirmation of legislative changes, this role may require a qualification to demonstrate competence. If not already qualified, there may be an expectation to study towards a professional qualification.Essential:<ul>
<li>Experience in a data protection function.</li>
<li>Proven experience investigating and resolving data protection breaches and complaints.</li>
<li>Experience of handling data subject access requests.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.</li>
<li>Experience of developing and delivering training on data protection issues.</li>
<li>Skilled in drafting DPIAs and data sharing agreements.</li>
<li>Excellent organisational and planning skills.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.</li>
<li>Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.</li>
<li>Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.</li>
<li>Experience producing reports and metrics for internal stakeholders.</li>
</ul>Desirable:<ul>
<li>Experience working in a large, customer-facing organisation.</li>
<li>Experience of housing associations or public sector environments.</li>
<li>Experience of delivering or supporting data protection projects.</li>
<li>Experience of audit or compliance monitoring.</li>
</ul>What's in it for you?Once you join us, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You'll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential.Benefits include: <ul>
<li>Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply) </li>
<li>Generous pension scheme </li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply) </li>
<li>Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations. </li>
<li>Health cash plan </li>
<li>Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more. </li>
<li>Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan </li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme. </li>
<li>Life Assurance x 4 annual salary</li>
</ul> All about usNotting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 60,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,500 staff.For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit:<a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/</a> We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments.To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: <a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/</a> Selection ProcessStep 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! Closing date is  18 August 2025Step 2: Successful candidates will be asked to do an assessment  and an interviewPlease apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via .  Should a redeployee apply for this role, their application will be considered before any others. NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Notting Hill Genesis

Data Compliance Officer

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Salary: £53,857 - £61,470&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Grade: Level 5 Zone 1 Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 36 Hours&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Closing Date: Sunday 7th September 2025; 23:55 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.&nbsp; What You’ll Be Doing&nbsp; Join Camden's dynamic Legal Services team, where you’ll play a critical role in breaking down barriers while embracing a risk-aware approach. You'll engage with senior officers and Members to offer high-quality legal services, with a focus on social justice. Collaborate closely with various service directorates to ensure efficient delivery of Council priorities, all while managing a personal caseload that includes high-profile and complex cases. Become a trusted advisor, advocate, and problem solver as you contribute to Camden's vision of innovative, responsive legal solutions.&nbsp; We are particularly seeking lawyers with demonstrable knowledge and experience in a busy local authority prosecutions team; handling all aspects of prosecuting on behalf of the local authority to include considering instructions (Code for Crown Prosecutors), analysing the law, providing legal advice, drafting key criminal prosecution documents (informations, summonses, witness statements, case collation, lodging of proceedings, advocacy in court) in the following areas:- <ol> <li> Health and Safety At Work etc Act; </li> <li> Trading Standards Prosecutions; </li> <li> Fraud Act, Social Housing Fraud; </li> <li> Environmental Protection Act; littering, fly-tipping and statutory nuisance; </li> <li> Planning Enforcement; </li> <li> Disabled blue badge prosecutions; </li> <li> Other local authority prosecutions.&nbsp; </li> </ol> All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. We’re looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives able to practice in England.&nbsp; You should possess a robust understanding of local government law and have hands-on experience in preparing cases and drafting legal documents. Your professional confidence will shine through as you lead on challenging cases and provide high-level advice. With excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit, you’re ready to engage with our clients and stakeholders. Your proactive nature and creative mindset will help shape the future of legal services in Camden.&nbsp; &nbsp; To view the Job Profile, please copy and paste the below URL into your browser: <a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11123848/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11123848/file/documen…</a> What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know&nbsp;that a work life balance is extremely&nbsp;important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.&nbsp; Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp</a>; Anonymised Application -&nbsp;in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. &nbsp; Asking for Adjustments&nbsp; Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a> or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.

Camden Council

Prosecutions Lawyer

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Job Title: Senior Lawyer
Location: Hybrid working - Offices in Market Harborough Leicestershire
Salary: Grade 10 - £51,356 to £54,495 pa pro rata for part time.&nbsp; This post attracts a market supplement of up to 5% of starting annual salary depending on experience.
Status: 
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<li>Contracts and procurement Senior Lawyer – full time permanent (37 hours per week)</li>
<li>Planning Senior Lawyer – part time permanent (22.2 hours per week)</li>
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We understand that for most, home life is a priority, so we are happy to consider either role on a part-time or job-share basis.&nbsp;
Car user: casual
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About Harborough District Council Harborough District Council is committed to delivering high-quality services to its community in Market Harborough, the town of Lutterworth, part of the Leicester urban area, and numerous villages and surrounding rural areas. Market Harborough is a charming English market town known for its historic architecture, vibrant market, and picturesque countryside. The town is well-connected by rail, with direct services to Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Sheffield, and London.
We are seeking two dynamic and experienced Lawyers to join the Council’s Legal Services team as Senior Lawyers. These roles are pivotal in ensuring the Council’s activities are conducted lawfully and transparently, contributing to the Council’s goal of continuous improvement in service quality, cost efficiency, and customer responsiveness.
The Roles
For both senior roles you will be required to ensure that the implications of local government law are understood and complied with, including the statutory requirement within the Council.&nbsp; You will draft and advise on reports for Cabinet, Council Committees and other meetings as required ensuring that all procedural and standing order requirements are complied with.
You will already be an experienced lawyer and depending on your knowledge and experience you&nbsp; will act as the lead advisor on a broad range of planning or contracts and procurement matters.&nbsp; You will be responsible for our own caseloads, which will cover a wide range of diverse, complex and interesting matters.&nbsp; You will have experience of providing advice on complex legal matters to Members, Officers and other stakeholders.
Key responsibilities for both posts include: 
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<li>Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx with a current England &amp; Wales practising certificate.</li>
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<li>Handle a caseload of complex and sensitive legal issues.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Provide training and support to other officers in legal procedures.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with all Council policies and statutory requirements.</li>
<li>Promote a culture of excellent customer service and continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Proven experience in the public sector or in private practice.</li>
<li>Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Ability to manage competing demands and tight deadlines.</li>
</ul>
Senior Lawyer – Planning – Specific Key Responsibilities
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<li>Lead and manage the delivery of legal services in planning matters.</li>
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<li>Several years post-qualification experience in planning law, including s.106 agreements, planning appeals, and enforcement.&nbsp;</li>
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Senior Lawyer - Contracts &amp; Procurement – Specific Key Responsibilities
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<li>Several years post-qualification experience in contracts and procurement law, including preparing contract documentation, advising on compliance and governance requirements, and negotiating agreements.</li>
<li>Lead and manage the delivery of legal services in contracts and procurement matters.</li>
</ul>

About You
In these roles you will be expected to display sound decision making, excellent interpersonal and influencing.&nbsp; You will be confident in public speaking and problem solving.&nbsp; As a self-motivated individual with commitment to achieving targets, you will be a organised professional with experince of handling a broad caseload.&nbsp; You will be adpatable to changing priorites working as part of a team, although you will work independently, prioritising your own workload.&nbsp;&nbsp; You will support the Head of Legal Services in more complex and sensitive work, dealing with contentious and non-contentious matters.
These roles are flexible and can be delivered remotely on most occasions.&nbsp; However, there may be times when you are required to be in the office for client meetings or to attend committee meetings.&nbsp; We are willing to be flexible with the hours we are offering and can negotiate this with candidates who are successful at interview stage.
If you are interested in this role and would like an informal discussion, please contact Julie Young, Head of Legal Services by emailing in the first instance to <a href="mailto:j.young@harborough.gov.uk" target="_blank">j.young@harborough.gov.uk</a>.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midday 26th August 2025.&nbsp; 

Interviews will be held week commencing 8th September 2025.
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date should we receive sufficient suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes.
You can apply for this job online at <a href="http://www.harborough.gov.uk/job-application&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">www.harborough.gov.uk/job-application&amp;nbsp</a>; &nbsp;
Should you have any difficulties applying online please&nbsp;e-mail <a href="mailto:recruitment@harborough.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@harborough.gov.uk.</a>&nbsp; CVs will not be accepted. &nbsp;Please specify which post you are applying for on your application form and ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the person specification.

Senior Lawyer

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Starting salary:&nbsp;£53,857&nbsp; Job level:&nbsp;Level 5 Zone 1 Work location: 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG Hours per week:&nbsp;36 Contract type:&nbsp;Permanent&nbsp; Closing date:&nbsp;17^th August 2025&nbsp; Interviews to be held: 28^th and 29^th August 2025 Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion&nbsp; Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. About us&nbsp; Camden is building a place where everyone can thrive. We’re not just home to one of the UK’s most dynamic economies – we’re also home to a community of people who believe in fairness, inclusion and the power of public service. From innovative early intervention programmes to bold partnerships that bring real social change, this is a place where your ideas and your work will really matter. If you’re passionate about improving outcomes for children and families and want to work in a borough that’s driving systemic change, this is your chance to be part of it. The role This is a specialist role, focused on ensuring that care planning and legal proceedings are timely, robust and centred on children’s best interests. You’ll act as the key link between social workers, legal services and the courts, ensuring quality and accountability throughout the legal process. You’ll take ownership of tracking and monitoring care proceedings, lead on quality assurance of court reports and social work statements, and chair regular pre-proceedings and court tracking meetings.&nbsp;As part of our Quality Assurance service, you’ll also produce reports to identify themes and areas for improvement, contribute to service development, working closely with the Service manager for Quality Assurance This is a great opportunity to help shape and strengthen practice across our children's workforce. About you You’ll be a registered social worker (Social Work England) with significant experience in care planning, safeguarding, and court proceedings. You’ll have a deep understanding of legal and statutory requirements in children’s social care and bring a proactive, outcomes-focused approach to progressing cases efficiently and effectively. We’re looking for someone who can lead by example – guiding and mentoring practitioners, supporting the efficient management of case work., and influencing system-wide improvements. Your communication and negotiation skills will be key to supporting the case work across legal teams, courts, and operational services. A strong grasp of quality assurance and performance monitoring will also be essential. If you’re passionate about delivering better outcomes for children and families, and want to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you. To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by clicking&nbsp;HERE Working for Camden We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting our communities, and we’ll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk. At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click&nbsp;HERE to&nbsp;see full details of our benefits. Additional information&nbsp; To view the Job Profile, please click&nbsp;HERE To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our&nbsp;recruitment website Asking for Adjustments&nbsp; Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a> or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.

Team Manager – Legal Proceedings and Case Progression

We are looking for an apprentice to join our Legal Services team. This post will assist with a range of administrative tasks within the team, including, opening and closing files, processing incoming and outgoing post, preparing court document bundles, filing, scanning and updating the legal case management system. You will need to demonstrate good IT and people skills. Previous experience of working in an administrative environment would be an advantage. Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.A Medway Council Apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to earn a salary and gain a qualification whilst gathering invaluable workplace skills and experience.An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Legal Services Apprentice to join within the Legal Service. This is a great chance to gain the Business Administrator Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 qualification whilst working for the Legal Services team.As part of this role you can expect to undertake the following tasks:<ul><li>Data inputting</li><li>Scanning</li><li>Filing</li><li>Updating of systems</li><li>Email inbox monitoring</li><li>Maintenance of database </li><li>Room bookings</li><li>Using the council finance systems</li><li>Responding to simple queries via telephone or email</li></ul>The Business Administrator Apprenticeship is a two year programme incorporating real work experience and learning, to gain the knowledge and development of skills and behaviours to successfully complete the programme. This apprenticeship involves approximately 18 months on the job development, followed by an end point assessment consisting of a knowledge test, a presentation on the project completed; and a discussion on the portfolio of learning and development produced during the apprenticeship. A grading of either Pass or Distinction is achievable.Ideally you will have good communication and interpersonal skills, combined with competent IT skills, accurate data entry along with a good attention to detail. However, we are happy to support you to reach those goals if you are highly motivated and have the desire to learn and succeed.If this sounds like the role for you, then we would encourage you to apply today.Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile. As an Apprentice with Medway Council, you will be a valued member of our Apprenticeship Academy. We will encourage and support you to realise your potential. You will have the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are experts in their field and gain insights that can only come from real world experienceWe will support you every step of the way for you to succeed in your apprenticeship and help you to become the best version of yourself.An openness to review and reflect on your performance and progress is important as well as the willingness to accept feedback that will help you to develop and grow in this role.Medway Council’s Apprenticeship Academy extends to all our Apprentices a guarantee that their apprenticeship qualifications will be regularly monitored and quality assured with the respective training providers. In return we offer you: <ul><li>23 days paid annual leave</li><li>Generous local government pension </li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Free NUS Apprentice Extra Card- student discounts at 100’s of retailers</li><li>Student rates for Medway Council Leisure Centres</li><li>Student rates for Medway Council Libraries plus free e-books</li><li>Discounted Arriva bus travel</li></ul>Important Information If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, call Vicky Nutley on 01634 332298.Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Medway Council

This is Medway

Legal Services Apprentice 

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Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
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Counter Fraud Investigator: Agile Work Environment 
Based in Bootle, Sefton - Permanent Contract
Join Sefton, a dynamic local authority committed to aspiration and ambition, as we work together with our partners and communities to achieve our Vision 2030. Be part of a confident and connected borough that values its unique blend of vibrant city life, stunning coastline, and renowned green spaces.
As an internationally recognised authority for our commitment to sustainability and natural beauty, Sefton boasts a rich history of partnership working, place leadership, and a dedicated workforce. Our resilience and adaptability set us up for success in tackling future challenges and seizing exciting opportunities.
Role Overview: We are seeking to recruit a full-time Counter Fraud Investigator to join our Audit and Risk function (which is part of Corporate Services). In this role, you will play an important role in safeguarding the integrity and financial assets of the Council and be responsible for conducting investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, and financial misconduct.
Key Candidate Attributes:
Experience of working in Counter Fraud and undertaking fraud investigations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team showing initiative and proactive thinking.
Self-motivated, driven, and dedicated to delivering high-quality work.
Strong ethical integrity and personal resilience.
Leave Entitlement: 28 days per annum, increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service
Join us in shaping the future of Sefton and contribute to the continued success of our thriving borough.
Provisional Interview date 18th August 2025

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Counter Fraud Investigator

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Property Lawyer&nbsp; PO3-PO5: Starting salary £46,437 rising in annual increments to £55,710 pa plus up to £10,000 pa market supplement (dependent upon experience). In addition to the salary, we offer legally qualified new starters a £5,000 welcome bonus which is payable 50% after 6 months and 50% after 12 months in the role. Hybrid working About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council,&nbsp;we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our&nbsp;Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.&nbsp;To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff;&nbsp;Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Borough: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. About the Role An&nbsp;exciting opportunity has arisen in the Council’s&nbsp;legal department for a Property Lawyer&nbsp;to join our team. We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (or equivalent relevant qualification), ideally from within the public sector.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This is a varied role, and the successful candidate will be expected to juggle a busy and challenging caseload.&nbsp;They will be highly organised, proactive, flexible, able to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines and work as part of a team&nbsp;and on their own initiative. You will be responsible for commercial and residential property law related legal advice, conducting litigation and assisting the Senior Lawyer in ensuring that the Council receives cost-effective high-quality advice and representation. You will be familiar with property law, including residential and commercial conveyancing, development agreements, landlord and tenant matters, compulsory purchase.&nbsp; You will be experienced in drafting legal documents and&nbsp;legal correspondence, giving specialist legal advice, gathering and analysing information to support actions,&nbsp;filing documents at court and dealing with the administration associated with litigation.&nbsp; You will be competent at legal research and comfortable dealing directly with clients, and external stakeholders including solicitors, barristers and court personnel.&nbsp; For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description and Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Victoria Lloyd White (<a href="mailto:vlloydwhite@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">vlloydwhite@lambeth.gov.uk</a>) or Janet Fasan (<a href="mailto:jfasan@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">jfasan@lambeth.gov.uk</a>) How to Apply: If you are interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Recruitment Timelines: Closing date: 11:59pm Monday 19^th May 2025. Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: <ul> <li>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</li> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</li> <li>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li> <li>Hybrid Working.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</li> <li>Discounts at local restaurants.</li> <li>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</li> <li>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li> <li>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</li> <li>Trade Union Membership.</li> </ul> At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please&nbsp;click&nbsp;here. We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.

Lambeth Council

Property Lawyer

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Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council are seeking an experienced Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join our legal services team.
You will be a qualified solicitor or barrister (or equivalent) with recent experience of working in the areas of contracts and procurement in a local government context.
Applicants will require excellent communications skills and be confident in providing practical legal advice and assistance on a wide range of contract and procurement matters, ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations.
You should be proficient in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating public contracts and have excellent understanding of the public procurement framework and local government law and a proven ability to manage a varied workload with minimal supervision
Reporting to the Head of Legal and Democratic Services, the successful candidate will have a broad portfolio of work including high value contract tenders and providing advice to all of the authority’s services.
Discover what it’s like to work at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and explore the benefits we offer by clicking here: <a href="https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/council/working-us" target="_blank">Working for us – Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council</a>
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Joy Ukadike, Head of Legal &amp; Democratic Services on 01732 876 228. (Direct candidates only, strictly no agencies)

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Contracts & Procurement Lawyer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
Are you looking for an exciting and challenging new opportunity in Legal Services?&nbsp;
Do you have strong advocacy skills, negotiation skills and client relation skills?&nbsp;&nbsp;
Would you like to deliver a variety of litigation and prosecution work in a professional and friendly legal team?&nbsp;&nbsp;
If so, we would like to hear from you.&nbsp;
Our dynamic and innovative Local Authority legal team are seeking a talented barrister, solicitor or legal executive (qualified in England and Wales) with advocacy experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;
For an informal discussion, please contact <a href="mailto:simon.court@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">simon.court@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:carol.haynes@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">carol.haynes@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Interview dates: Thursday 11 and Friday 12 September 2025&nbsp;
Permanent Role:&nbsp;Full Time 37 hours per week&nbsp;
 
<h2>About the role</h2>
Brighton &amp; Hove is an established Unitary Authority and is a major economic, social, and cultural force in the southeast region, with a vibrant, dynamic and diverse community which makes the city of Brighton &amp; Hove truly unique. &nbsp;
We have a progressive legal team delivering an exceptional legal service on behalf of Brighton and Hove City Council. This legal team values imagination, creativity, a strong work ethic as well as championing and working collaboratively with its diverse communities. This has led the Legal Services team to have achieved many awards and successes, including winning the 2024 LLG Legal Team of the year and being recognised by Lexcel as an excellent, well-led service. We are a professional, friendly, and rewarding team.&nbsp;
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<li>You will advise, prepare and present civil protective orders in the Magistrates’ and County Courts including Community Safety Protection Orders, Anti-Social Behaviour injunctions and closure orders &nbsp;</li>
<li>have strong advocacy skills and client relationship management skills</li>
<li>have effective communication skills and be able to explain complex legal issues</li>
<li>attend court regularly and be required to undertake prosecutions related to blue badge misuse; and school absence/ poor attendance as well as supporting other areas of general litigation and prosecutions work undertaken within the team.</li>
<li>Deliver professional legal services inclusively to our residents, businesses, visitors and staff</li>
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Additional Information&nbsp;&nbsp;
We can offer you a comprehensive benefits package including&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>flexible working arrangements</li>
<li>a local government pension</li>
<li>annual leave plus bank holidays&nbsp;</li>
<li>and employee discount benefits</li>
<li>access to staff networks</li>
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Brighton &amp; Hove City Council takes diversity and inclusion seriously and are looking to build a service which reflects the community which we represent. We are committed to attracting, retaining and developing our employees. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds who are suitably qualified.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.
As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application form guidance</a>) and <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.
 
<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
Please note this post is subject to DBS and SRA checks.
We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining.
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council/encouraging-diverse-workforce" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Prosecutions & Community Safety Lawyer

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Apply before 11:55pm on Friday 8th August 2025
The UK is recognised as having one of the best intellectual property (IP) enforcement regimes in the world to tackle IP crime and infringement. The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has a five-year IP Infringement Strategy which will ensure the UK remains at the forefront of tackling IP crime and infringement at home and abroad. Within that strategy is a commitment to develop an IP Crime Centre of Excellence for intelligence coordination. The coordinator network is central to this ambition, linking our Intelligence Team with the wider law enforcement community.
Law enforcement partners, such as Trading Standards are and will continue to be a key player in tackling IP crime and infringement and we would like proactive and enthusiastic people to play a part in this. The successful candidate will work closely with Trading Standards, Police and other law enforcement agencies to ensure the threat of IP crime is recognised and understood, they have the support required to coordinate a response and can access knowledge and advice. They will also work closely with the IPO’s Intelligence Team on Intelligence collection, developing investigations and disseminating cases to law enforcement for adoption.
Additional Information The coordinator role will focus on supporting Trading Standards regions of South-East England, London and East England.
The role advertised will be carried out remotely within the nominated regions based in and around the South/Southeast of England, although attendance at IPO offices in Newport, South Wales will be required a minimum of once per quarter.
Frequent travel and attendance at meetings, events and operational activities within the postholders regions will be necessary.
Infrequent travel outside of the postholders regions will also be required.
Travel expenses will be covered if living the South East region.
Main duties consist of but are not limited to:
This is a busy, demanding but exciting role, which will join our existing team of five coordinators covering all other UK nations and internationally. The successful candidate will be a true champion for intellectual property rights and robust enforcement of criminal infringement. You will work closely with partners to help them understand, investigate and coordinate enforcement activity, as well as being a crucial partner in supporting success of the IPO’s Intelligence Gateway, by bringing in intelligence, liaising with partners and working with them on the adoption of IPO developed investigations.
Given the nature of the role, the ideal candidate will come with a law enforcement or brand protection background. You’ll be a self-starter, capable of managing your own workload, have a can-do attitude, work flexibly and show a commitment to making a tangible impact. Finally, you’ll also play a key part in the success of the Intelligence Partnerships Team. You’ll be a colleague who exemplifies strong values and positive inclusive behaviours, is considerate, supportive and acts in the best interests of the team.&nbsp; Exact duties will vary and adapt according to the needs the region, however the role includes:
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<li>Act as the IPO’s lead technical representative within the region, supporting local Trading Standards Officers, police and other law enforcement partners. Key activities will include supporting investigations, planning, gathering and sharing intelligence and data appropriately and providing expert advice.</li>
<li>Work closely with the IPO Intelligence Gateway, attending and engaging in tasking, daily management meetings, IP Tasking and Coordination meetings, providing updates on operational activity, sharing relevant intelligence and the results of investigations with the Intelligence Hub’s Tactical Analysis team and relevant Trading Standards teams</li>
<li>Attend key regional meetings to raise awareness, provide updates and be alert to developments that could be supported via the coordinator network or the IPO’s Gateway.</li>
<li>Work within the local landscape to champion the importance of intellectual property enforcement and the impacts of IP infringement.</li>
<li>Actively seek out, build and facilitate strong relationships with all partners across law enforcement, government and industry.</li>
<li>Act as a regional point of contact for IP rights holders, working closely with them to gather intelligence, coordinate activity, obtain statements.</li>
<li>Provide a strong and complementary relationship with other regional IP Crime and Infringement coordinators, collaborating to maximise impact and sharing best practice.</li>
<li>Promote and aid compliance with national initiatives such as the Tick Box partnership scheme for the self-storage industry. Also, support and disseminate information on national IPO and partner led campaigns and intensifications.</li>
<li>Adhere to the IPO’s operating model and handle intelligence and sensitive material in accordance with policies, standard operating procedures and legislation</li>
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Essential criteria
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<li>Experience of establishing and maintaining professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders within and outside your organisation and working with them to achieve shared outcomes.</li>
<li>Experience of sourcing, handling and disseminating criminal or sensitive intelligence.</li>
<li>Experience of conducting or supporting criminal investigations.</li>
<li>Experience of gathering and analysing evidence to inform your judgement and decision making.</li>
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<h2>Benefits</h2>


Alongside your salary of £46,262, Intellectual Property Office contributes £13,402 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>




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<li>A flexible working scheme with excellent development opportunities</li>
<li>25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments (1 day per year) over 5 years of reckonable service. You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave</li>
<li>Family friendly policies that support modern working families and individuals with caring responsibilities</li>
<li>A variety of support functions; Staff Counselling Service, Peer to Peer Support Group</li>
<li>Eligibility for special and office-wide bonus payments</li>
<li>The opportunity to form part of our many inclusive network groups, find out more by looking at&nbsp;<a href="https://diversityjobsgroup.com/ipo/" target="_blank">Intellectual Property Office (IPO) (diversityjobsgroup.com)</a>
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<li>A range of wellbeing initiatives; Onsite Gym (Newport office), Eye Care Scheme, Volunteering Programme, Cycling facilities</li>
<li>Free car parking is available on site at our Newport office</li>
<li>On-site shop, restaurant and coffee shop at our Newport office</li>
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Additional details on security and vetting
Successful candidates must pass a&nbsp;disclosure and barring security check&nbsp;and if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a&nbsp;higher Security Clearance.
For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to have&nbsp;consistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 years&nbsp;in order to meet the relevant security clearance.

IP Crime and Infringement Coordinator (Southeast, London, East England)

<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: £50,512 - £53,584 a year, £3,203 car benefit a year plus up to £4,000 market supplement a year 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=11574" 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=11574" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer (1) (3).pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Senior Solicitor -  Contracts and Procurement

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 Adults Social Care Lawyer x 2 posts Career Graded PO3-PO5: Starting salary £46,437per annum rising in annual increments to £55,710 per annum including Inner London Weighing,&nbsp;plus £5000 pa market supplement In addition to the salary,&nbsp;we also offer legally qualified new starters a £5,000 welcome bonus which is payable 50% after 6 months and 50% after 12 months in the role. Hybrid working About the Team and Role Lambeth Legal Services is an in-house practice, committed to providing a high quality, effective and value for money legal service to the Council's support officers and members, to ensure that the Council exercises its powers and duties lawfully. We are passionate about driving excellence and innovation to ensure we meet the evolving needs of our borough, and our council. Lambeth is a vibrant and diverse borough with immense potential, and we are committed to contributing to positive change within our communities, building on its strengths while addressing the challenges we face. We are embarking on a period of transformation, building an operating model that meets the needs of the business and aligns with the council’s strategic objectives. An&nbsp;exciting opportunity has arisen in the Council’s&nbsp;legal department for an Adults Social Care Lawyer&nbsp;to join our team. We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (or equivalent relevant qualification), ideally from within the public sector.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This is a varied role, and the successful candidate will be expected to juggle a busy and challenging caseload.&nbsp;They will be highly organised, proactive, flexible, able to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines and work as part of a team&nbsp;on their own initiative. You will be responsible for delivering advice and legal support to the Council in the areas of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 and associated legislation, and aspects of the Children Act 1989, assisting the Senior Lawyer in ensuring that the Council receives cost-effective high-quality advice and representation. You will be familiar with (including related topics): Court of Protection proceedings, Judicial Review, Ordinary residence, Leaving Care duties and duties under section 17 Children Act 1989.&nbsp; You will be experienced in drafting legal documents and&nbsp;legal correspondence, giving specialist legal advice, gathering and analysing information to support actions,&nbsp;filing documents at court and dealing with the administration associated with litigation.&nbsp; You will be competent at legal research and comfortable dealing directly with clients, and external stakeholders including solicitors, barristers and court personnel.&nbsp; As a career graded post, for detailed essential qualifications and experience is set out in the job description&nbsp;and person specification in hyperlink below Job Description and Person Specification Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs" target="_blank">www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs</a> Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Janet Fasan <a href="mailto:JFasan@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">JFasan@lambeth.gov.uk</a> How to Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.&nbsp; We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Recruitment Timelines: Advert Close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 10 August 2025 Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: <ul> <li>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</li> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</li> <li>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li> <li>Hybrid Working.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</li> <li>Discounts at local restaurants.</li> <li>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</li> <li>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li> <li>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</li> <li>Trade Union Membership.</li> </ul> At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click&nbsp;here.

Adults Social Care Lawyer

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview HB Public Law, one of the country’s leading shared local authority legal practices, has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic lawyer to join our Housing and Civil Litigation Team as an Assistant Principal Lawyer. HB Public Law is an innovative and ambitious Lexcel accredited legal practice serving four local authority clients, schools and other public bodies in London and the home counties. We pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality ervice and offer a supportive and friendly working environment with colleagues who are dedicated to public service and making a difference in local communities.The team has a varied caseload including all aspects of housing law, civil litigation, debt recovery, and other matters, including the opportunity to advise councillors at licensing sub-committee.The closing date is Monday the 4th of August 2025. About You The successful candidate will have previous housing and civil litigation experience and ideally some supervision/management experience. You should be passionate about teamwork and developing others, as well as supporting the wider legal practice. The role involves requires effective management supervision of staff in the team, dealing with complicated and sometimes high-profile legal work, as well as supporting the Principal Lawyer to maintain strong client relationships. Good client care skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with others is essential. The successful candidate will be expected help build a high-performance culture within the team and play an important role in supporting career progression and developing public sector lawyers of the future.The legal practice works in a hybrid fashion, and you will be expected to work from our Harrow office at least one to two days per week, and/or at client offices and court when required. Related Documents Please refer to <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=23919&amp;hashed=-294661503" target="_blank">Role Profile/ Selection Criteria</a> to view the full role profile.If you would like a confidential conversation about the opportunity prior to applying, please discuss with Baljeet Virdee on 07927 548796<h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. 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Harrow Council

Assistant Principal Lawyer – Housing and Civil Litigation Team

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:The Legal Services Directorate at Halton Borough Council is a dedicated team providing expert legal, corporate, and constitutional advice to protect the Council’s interests. They handle a wide range of matters, from prosecutions and disputes to planning and property work, supporting all areas of the Council’s operations. The role will involve carrying out conveyancing and land related tasks of a more complex nature on behalf of the Council.Hours: 37 per weekYour Contributions:Are you experienced in commercial conveyancing and able to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision, while remaining sensitive to corporate and departmental priorities. You will be a team player with a flexible, imaginative approach, maintaining client focus and confidentiality at all times. You will be either a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), a Licensed Conveyancer, a Graduate Member of CILEx, or hold a Law Degree or suitable equivalent.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul> Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Elizabeth Wilson-Lagan - Head of Legal Services, <a href="mailto:Liz.Wilso-Lagan@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Liz.Wilson-Lagan@halton.gov.uk</a> , 0151 511 6535 At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a> Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Principal Conveyancing Officer

Lawyer – Litigation and Licensing Greetings from Elizabeth Wilson-Lagan, Head of Legal Services – Corporate &amp; GovernanceI have been with the Council for over 7 years and I have found it a great place to work. What sets it apart is the culture and the people! I have felt valued as an employee and there are some great benefits too (check these out below!). In Legal Services, you are not just joining a team of fantastic lawyers but a family – as cringey as that may sound. The work has been extremely varied and rewarding. I have been championed in developing my career which has seen me move through the ranks from Solicitor to Group Solicitor and now a Head of Legal Service. I have also been supported personally with flexible working arrangements which, as a busy mum of 2 small children, has been extremely important. This is an exciting time as we are growing our service and we are looking for a number of talented lawyers to join us on our journey. In particular, we are looking for a Litigation and Licensing Lawyer. You will have experience of conducting criminal or civil litigation, including advocacy, and possibly licensing although this is not essential and training will be provided for the right candidate. For more information about the role, check out the attached job profile. Talent comes from all walks of life and therefore we want to hear from you whether you are experienced, newly qualified, returning to work after a break or looking to do something different. BenefitsAs mentioned above, employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:- <ul><li>Essential Car User Allowance - £1k per annum </li><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service;</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions;</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme;</li><li>Investment in your personal development; </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites;</li><li>Flexible working arrangements; </li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul>How to applyPlease upload your CV and if you’d like to tell us more, feel free to include some supporting information with your application. If you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact me on 0151 511 6535. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!<ul></ul>

Lawyer - Litigation and Licensing  

Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary:&nbsp;PO1 - PO4 - £39,855 - £50,574Retention Bonus: £3,000 Golden Hello payment&nbsp;(subject to minimum retention period)Contract Type: Full-time PermanentWorking hours per week:&nbsp;36 hoursApplication Deadline: 17/08/2025Proposed Interview Date(s):&nbsp;TBC&nbsp; &nbsp;Reference: 1784About Us:&nbsp;Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp;We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp;We offer a fantastic range of staff benefits, including an option to purchase additional annual leave, discounted gym memberships, savings from local shops and online retailers and season ticket and travelcard loans.&nbsp;London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp;About the role:&nbsp;Join Our Team at Waltham Forest Council's Trading Standards Service!Are you a motivated and enthusiastic individual looking for an excellent opportunity? We invite you to become a part of Waltham Forest Council's Trading Standards Service.Role Purpose: In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering specialist investigative support and advice for Regulatory Services, focusing on trading standards and consumer protection. Your expertise will help ensure compliance with relevant legislation and safeguard consumer rights.<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/TSO%201784.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a>Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Investigative Support: Conduct thorough investigations into trading standards violations and consumer protection issues.</li><li>Expert Advice: Provide specialist advice to colleagues and stakeholders on trading standards legislation and enforcement.</li><li>Compliance Monitoring: Monitor and enforce compliance with trading standards regulations.</li><li>Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with team members, colleagues from other regulatory services, and external stakeholders to resolve cases and complete project work.</li><li>Flexible Working: Be prepared to carry out duties at flexible times, including occasional evenings and weekends.</li></ul>Candidate Requirements:<ul><li>Knowledge and Experience: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of trading standards legislation and enforcement practices.</li><li>Professional Qualification: Hold an appropriate professional qualification in trading standards or a related field.</li><li>Skills: Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational abilities, and attention to detail.</li><li>Initiative and Pressure Handling: Show the ability to work independently and manage tasks under pressure.</li><li>Adaptability: Be adaptable and willing to work at flexible times, including evenings and weekends.</li></ul>Work Environment: You will be expected to perform both office-based work and site visits as part of your investigative duties. Collaboration with team members and external stakeholders is essential to successfully fulfilling the role's responsibilities.Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;Applicants must hold a professional Trading Standards Qualification such as:&nbsp;<ul><li>Trading Standards Practitioner Certificate/Diploma (TSPC/D), or&nbsp;</li><li>Diploma in Consumer Affairs &amp; Trading Standards (DCATS), or&nbsp;</li><li>Diploma in Trading Standards (DTS)/Diploma in Consumer Affairs (DCA), or</li><li>Degree in Consumer Protection (i.e. BSc).&nbsp;</li><li>or passed the Regulatory Compliance Officer Apprenticeship or the Level 6 Apprenticeship&nbsp;</li></ul>Please see the Role Profile for full details.Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp;Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp;This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp;Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp;To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp;We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp;For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp;Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Sandra Bennett at <a href="mailto:Sandra.Bennett@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sandra.Bennett@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp;Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Trading Standards Enforcement Officers

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:The Legal team at Halton Borough Council plays a vital role in supporting the Authority by delivering high-quality, timely, and business-focused legal and procedural advice. In this role, you will work closely with our Social Care and Education teams, providing expert legal services as directed by the appropriate Group Solicitor. The team is committed to delivering advice in a cost-effective and efficient manner, ensuring best value for the Council while helping to meet the complex and evolving needs of the community.Hours: 37 hours per weekYour Contributions:Do you have extensive experience of Childcare Law and practice, including advocacy experience. Ideally you will have experience of working in local government or in private practice and will be a qualified lawyer. We are looking for a highly organised person that possess excellent IT and communication skills, with an ability to work flexibly as part of the team and also individuallyYou will have excellent communication, organisational, and negotiation skills and be able to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. You should also demonstrate a genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and supporting families in achieving stability and independence.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>Essential Car User Allowance - £1,000 per annum</li><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements </li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul>Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Jayne Doran Group Solicitor – 0151 511 5189At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a> Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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Lawyer - Children's Services

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
We are looking for candidates with experience of providing legal advice relating to adult social care issues. Enthusiasm and commitment to this area of law is essential and training can be provided to the right candidate to increase knowledge and proficiency. You will have good communication and IT skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a busy team of solicitors and legal assistants. You will be confident in managing a full caseload of court proceedings and advice matters.&nbsp;
You will have the ability to work well under pressure and to manage a busy workload to tight deadlines.
Please note, that in order to be considered for this position, you must be a qualified and practising barrister, solicitor, legal executive (Fellow) or equivalent (subject to or awaiting QLTS).
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vicki Shaw on 0151 691 8481 or email <a href="mailto:vickishaw@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">vickishaw@wirral.gov.uk</a>
We've embraced new ways of working and hybrid working between home and office will be a feature of this role, working at the office 2-3 days per week, when necessary. Our technology platform and equipment allow you to connect and collaborate remotely which requires that you have in place good connectivity. This can be discussed more during the recruitment process.
You will find more details about the role in the job description and what we're looking for from you in the person specification. In return, we believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff well-being is a priority for us and regulary promoted, as are professional support and continuous professional development. You will have the chance to be mentored by skilled Local Government Legal professionals in order to support your continued development in the role and your career.
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Assistant Lawyer/Lawyer (Adults/Safeguarding)

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job title: Area Coroner - Liverpool and Wirral AreaSalary: £123,778 per annum [salary stated was agreed up to 31 March 2025, was in line with the Coroners JNC Circular 69, and includes £10,000 per annum for out of hours non-statutory coronial provision], pay review pending.&nbsp;About the post:Liverpool City Council is seeking a new full time Area Coroner to replace the current post holder who leaves in September 2025.The Area Coroner will work closely with the Senior Coroner to provide judicial leadership to the coroner team as well as conducting their own coroner investigations and inquests.&nbsp;The area coroner is the nominated deputy for the Senior Coroner when the senior coroner is absent. The Area Coroner will be expected to be available out of hours on a rota-based system.Liverpool City Council is looking for an exceptional candidate with excellent proven organisational, management and efficiency skills, as well as experience of exercising sound judgement and communicating effectively.&nbsp;In this role, you will work closely with the Senior Coroner and local authority manager to ensure value for money, performance and financial efficiencies.&nbsp;Collaborative working with the senior coroner, local authority, the police and other stakeholders is essential.&nbsp;This is a complex coroner area with a varied, interesting and challenging caseload so will provide an opportunity to develop skills.You will be required to demonstrate knowledge and experience of coroner law and of basic medicine, have proven skills in conducting investigations and an understanding of court procedure.&nbsp;You will also need to demonstrate the excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal with sensitive situations.It is desirable that the successful candidate has proven experience of running or sharing running a coroner’s jurisdiction including carrying out investigations, case management, and conducting inquests.Who can apply:The successful candidate will be a barrister or a solicitor or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and satisfy the judicial-appointment eligibility condition which means they will have five years of experience in the law whilst holding that qualification.&nbsp;They will be under the age of 75, have experience of working as an assistant coroner or area coroner or equivalent judicial experience or transferable skills.&nbsp;Experience of complex investigations and Article 2 Human Rights Act enhanced investigations is desirable.&nbsp;They will be subject to the appointment and eligibility conditions within the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (s.23 and Schedule 3).Statutory Terms of the Appointment:&nbsp;Once a Coroner is appointed they are then a Judicial Office holder until they reach the age of 75 years (compulsory retirement age) unless they choose to resign or are removed by the Lord Chief Justice or Lord Chancellor prior to their 75th birthday.How to apply:&nbsp;The candidate pack is available as an attachment.&nbsp;Suitably qualified applicants are requested to upload a CV and Supporting Statement by submitting an application form on the Liverpool City Council website.&nbsp;Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and no smaller than font size 11.&nbsp;In particular, please ensure you address how you meet the following criteria (further details can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack):<ol>
<li>Assimilating and clarifying information</li>
<li>Managing work efficiently</li>
<li>Working with others</li>
<li>Communicating effectively</li>
<li>Exercising judgement</li>
<li>Possessing and building knowledge</li>
</ol>If you wish to have an informal discussion or arrange a visit, please contact Anita Bhardwaj, Area Coroner on 0151 233 5770.Notification:&nbsp;The vacancy for this post has been notified to the Chief Coroner and Lord Chancellor (as required by statute).Next steps:&nbsp;Closing date: midnight on Thursday 31 July 2025 Shortlisting:&nbsp;expected to be completed by Monday 11 August 2025 Interviews: 23 and/or 24 September 2025 (with invites to be issued the W/C 1 September)If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Please note: this vacancy is classified as a politically restricted position.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council needs you!

Area Coroner

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Please apply online via the link provided.



<h2>Job introduction</h2>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:

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Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28&nbsp;days annual leave per year, 29&nbsp;days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>
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Cycle to Work scheme.&nbsp;</li>
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Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>
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Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>
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Car Lease scheme&nbsp;via Tusker.</li>
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Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are&nbsp;a member of&nbsp;a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>
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Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>
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Commsave-&nbsp;Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>
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Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li>
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A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>
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Our West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>
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Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>
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<h2>About the role</h2>Are you ready to take the next step in your career and do you want to be supported in achieving the step after that? We are creating a brand new in-house Legal Team to support the Northamptonshire Children’s Trust.&nbsp; Join the existing Legal Team at West Northants Council, one of the newest and the fourth biggest Unitary Council in England.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

If you have experience in Child Care Law, we want to hear from you.&nbsp; Whether you are looking to develop your local government experience, change sector into local government or return to work after a career break, you won’t find a better place to do so.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Whilst local government experience is not essential, a passion for delivering an excellent legal service in a fast-paced environment and a desire to help shape and deliver an exemplar local authority legal service is.

View our colleagues,&nbsp;Mukti and Viren talk about their experience working with our team.



<h2>Additional information</h2>West Northants is a great place to work. With a focus on career development, wellbeing, flexibility and support, this is an opportunity for you to take the next step on your career journey in a supported environment. We have mentoring, buddying, coaching, training and many other opportunities available to assist and develop you, to ensure your success in the role and your ongoing progression and success within the Council. We will also consider any version of flexible working you can come up with.&nbsp;

For more information please visit our designated legal recruitment pages at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teams" target="_blank">https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teams</a>&nbsp;or contact Julia Rickards, Head of Legal (People), on 07585 405339 for a confidential discussion. &nbsp;

Please also join us at one of our virtual collaboration sessions where we welcome your thoughts about what the future of Child Care legal teams holds and help us to shape that future.&nbsp; Attendees will include representatives from West Northants Council, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust and Child Care lawyers from private practice, together with Pam Burrows, the wellbeing expert supporting West Northants Council to shape a strong and resilient legal team with wellbeing at its core. Details of these sessions will be shared on our social media pages, LinkedIn and our designated legal recruitment pages.

<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;

Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.

If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.

West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Senior Lawyer (Child Care)

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:<ul>
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Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28&nbsp;days annual leave per year, 29&nbsp;days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>
<li>
Cycle to Work scheme.&nbsp;</li>
<li>
Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>
<li>
Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>
<li>Car Lease scheme</li>
<li>
Payment of professional subscription / membership&nbsp;- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are&nbsp;a member of&nbsp;a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>
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Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>
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Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li>
<li>
A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>
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Our West Ways of Working&nbsp;– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>
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Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>
</ul><h2>About the role</h2>Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skills, progress your career and step into a leadership role? &nbsp;Join the new Legal Team at West Northants Council, one of the newest and the fourth biggest Unitary Council in England.For more information please contact Julia Rickards, Head of Legal (People), on 07585 405339 for a confidential discussion. <h2>Additional information</h2>Whilst experience of advising on Adult Social Care law is essential, local government experience is not. What’s more important is a passion for delivering an excellent legal service, a desire to help shape and deliver an exemplar local authority legal service and a drive to progress and achieve your own ambition.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

Job Title: Lawyer Starting Salary: £52,138 plus £5,398 Market Enhancement with the opportunity to progress to £57,652, plus £5,424 Market Enhancement* per annum Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources*please note this is a non-contractual payment subject to a 3 yearly review<h4>About the team</h4>Working in a large and successful legal team that provides comprehensive legal service in all areas, 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.With more than 100 colleagues in the team, it is one of the largest legal teams in local government and offers a complete legal service to clients across the County Council, District Councils and other public sector bodies.Herts Legal is a great opportunity for ambitious, passionate and organised Lawyers who want to join a supportive and flourishing public sector legal team.<h4>Requirements</h4><ul><li>You will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive</li><li>Demonstrable ability to manage a varied and demanding caseload</li><li>Strong written and oral communication skills, used to build and maintain working relationships, and to produce and present reports</li><li>Experience in working effectively as part of a team</li><li>It is possible that the role could involve travel to other parts of Hertfordshire so access to your own transport would be beneficial</li><li>We welcome applicants who possesses excellent drafting skills and the ability to negotiate documents for a wide range of matters.</li><li>Previous experience of working within a Local Authority environment would be useful but is not essential.</li><li>Specific requirements for relevant teams can be found below</li></ul><h4>Our Legal Teams</h4>EnvironmentGiving legal advice and support to client departments and District Councils on various planning, highways and environmental issues, the Environment Law Team is looking for someone with extensive knowledge of the broad range of environmental work, including s106 agreements, highway agreements, minerals planning, waste planning, advising planning committee, rights of way, advising on the effects of changing legislation and case law.Adult, Children &amp; Health This role gives you the chance to work in a diverse range of legal areas related to the protection of Vulnerable Individuals in Hertfordshire . Therefore, you will need to be able to offer accurate, comprehensive and prompt legal advice while handling a varied and busy caseload.The particular focus of this &nbsp;role is &nbsp;to provide Adult Social Care Law advice, including advice to the Hertfordshire Deprivation of Liberty Supervisory Body, Approved Mental Health Professionals and to act as an advocate before Tribunals and the Court.Education&nbsp;This role will primarily focus on the provision of Education advice and to ensure that the decisions made by the client department and schools that subscribe to an Education Helpline are within legal boundaries and achieve their aims and objectives and accord with applicable legislation and County Council policy. You will need a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework and case law relating to Education while handling a varied and busy caseload.PropertyWe are looking for applicants who have excellent drafting skills and the ability to negotiate documents for different property transactions. You should have extensive knowledge of the wide range of property work, including Landlord and Tenant matters, conveyancing, and researching and advising on the effects of changing legislation and case law, and also be interested in learning more about other areas, such as agricultural law.Childcare Litigation Providing high quality litigation and advice service to our Children’s Services department, we are looking for candidates with a working knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Adoption and Children Act 2002, Public Law Outline 2014 and the Children and Families Act 2014, to investigate and advise on the implications of changing legislation and case law, attend and advise at legal planning meetings, to conduct advocacy before the Family Court and manage a caseload of child care matters.Dispute ResolutionThis role offers the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of legal areas including Civil Litigation, Housing, commercial property, Highways and planning disputes as well as debt recovery in order to support the full breadth of the services of the County Council, Partners and External Clients (which include Stevenage Borough Council) You will need to be able to provide accurate, comprehensive and timely legal advice while conducting litigation across a number of different courts and tribunals, managing a varied and demanding caseload.Your Work directly supports in the County Council’s efforts to improve Residents Lives, and champion Equality, Fairness and Sustainability.&nbsp; Are you up for the challenge?&nbsp; Would you like to make a difference?This job role is within the Corporate Services, level 13&nbsp;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> / 07813 400504 for an informal discussion about the roleInterview Date: arranged on an ad hoc basisBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>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.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.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.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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