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The Strategic Manager will have management responsibilities for a team of lawyers, financial investigators and oversight of the integrity of investigations to ensure all legal requirements are complied with.\nWe offer a dynamic shared service working environment working out of our dedicated office space in Theale with offices in Newbury and Bracknell.\n \nThe Role\nWe are looking for a qualified lawyer with at least five years’ experience in a relevant field along with a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework around investigations and criminal procedure including CPIA, PACE, RIPA and IPO. Management experience would be desirable as would an understanding of the Proceeds of Crime Act in legal and delivery terms.\nEqually importantly the post holder will also be a member of the strategic management team of the service as well being part of the governing officer board and presenting and reporting to Members of the Joint Public Protection Committee and Licensing Committees. 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West Berkshire Council is seeking a Lawyer - Information Governance to join our Legal and Democratic Services team, reporting to the Principal Lawyer - Information Governance. This is a fantastic chance to contribute to a wide range of legal work and make a real impact on the delivery of public services within our local authority. As the Lawyer - Information Governance, you will be responsible for providing high-quality legal advice and support on information governance matters, including data protection, freedom of information, and copyright. 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In addition, you will help the team prepare policies to ensure the priorities of the service are met.\nWe offer a unique and dynamic working environment across Boroughs.\nThe work and structure of PPP is based on the National Intelligence Model and we operate under a number of multidisciplinary functional areas to achieve the approved priorities. This means there are plenty of exciting opportunities to experience a wide range of cases and projects. In addition, there is the variety of work that comes with operating across different Boroughs. As the post offers a working environment across the PPP areas you will be based in Theale, West Berkshire or Bracknell.\nYou will benefit from a commitment to your professional and personal development, a generous leave entitlement, the opportunity to work flexibly. 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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 to avoid disappointment. \n \nAbout us\nWest Berkshire council is a forward thinking and ambitious council. We have a positive attitude to our work and focus on excellent teamwork to deliver award winning services for our residents and businesses\nWe employ over 1,500 members of staff corporately, plus additional members of staff working across our local schools and education settings. We offer a wide array of opportunities for training and development and varied career progression opportunities.\nOur staff support the delivery of a wide range of services on behalf of the Council. Ranging from garden waste collection, planning and roadworks to caring for those in our communities. Everything we do is focused on our priority for improvement and delivering our values of fairness, integrity and being customer focused.\nIf you interested in working with us and want to know more, do not hesitate to contact Julia O’Brien Principal Licensing Officer on 01635 519849, or by e mail at <a href=\"mailto:julia.obrien@westberks.gov.uk\">julia.obrien@westberks.gov.uk</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"From £29,093 to £35,235 per annum (Grade G)","publishDate":"2025-03-24T16:40:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-06T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/de75130a-cab7-4228-a18a-ad5ed2e22602.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a209abba-520d-4f22-ba1c-6f95ffff4a80","title":"Senior Housing Lawyer","employer":"Reading Borough Council","department":"","location":"Reading","locationType":3,"description":"We are currently recruiting for the role of Senior Housing Lawyer within the Housing & Civil Litigation Team in the Council’s Legal Services.\n\nIf you have the relevant legal qualifications and experience, a good understanding of housing litigation and an excellent working knowledge of key housing legislation and are looking for your next challenge, now is the perfect time to join us as a solicitor as we deliver our ambitions to be the best place to practice law in local government; recruiting the best talent, successfully deploying legal technology and providing the highest quality professional legal advice and representation to our clients.\n\nWe seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. 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As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. \nOur vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: \nWork Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed \nAbout you\n\nYou’ll be an admitted Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executive with a current practising certificate and entitled to practice in England.\n\nYou’ll have a keen interest in housing law, extensive working knowledge and experience of Housing Litigation and procedure and experience of undertaking your own advocacy\n\nYou’ll have experience of line managing people and/or providing extensive supervision of others\n\nYou’ll be organised, conscientious and professional. You’ll strive to do well and enjoy working with others.\n\nOur ideal candidate will have:\n\n• Experience of holding a large and varied caseload of housing cases • Experience of dealing with cases allocated to both the Fast and Multi track • Excellent diary management skills and the ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet service needs • Recent advocacy experience • An excellent working knowledge in key Housing legislation • Good interpersonal skills and is a good team player • Experience of line managing people and/or extensive supervision of others and a willingness to do so in this role\n\nOur offer\n\nWe offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.\n\nA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: \n• Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave • A wide range of flexible working opportunities • Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) • Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS) • On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted • Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work • Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. 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This pivotal role will include leading a team of legal professionals, providing expert legal advice and especially support in the crucial area of planning and development. \nYou will be responsible for implementing a consistent, corporate approach to legal advice and acting as an expert advisor in respect to the law, best practice and procedure. You will manage the relevant legal team in delivery of legal advice and guidance.\nWokingham Borough Council is a dynamic and progressive local authority committed to delivering high quality services to our community. 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You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ And much more!\nKey responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>To be a member of the LIGS Leadership Team taking a proactive role in ensuring that (i) the Council’s vision, values and objective are met and (ii) the LIGS service plan is understood and delivered, both in accordance with the law and best practice</li>\n<li>Be the professional expert and act as lead advisor for relevant area of expertise within relevant legal team.</li>\n<li>Lead, manage and motivate the relevant legal team to deliver high performance and lead on the management and strategy of the relevant legal team</li>\n<li>Deputise for Head of Legal & Information Governance Services, including advising members and officers in public and private meetings, and reviewing and clearing officer reports and briefing notes to the Senior Leadership Team, the Executive, Committees/Sub-Committees and Council</li>\n<li>To attend Council, Executive, committees and other member meetings in person when requested by the Head of Legal & Information Governance Service or Assistant Director – Governance.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Qualified Lawyer in England/Wales– Solicitor, Barrister, Legal Executive</li>\n<li>7 years PQE</li>\n<li>Demonstrate expertise in Planning law and practice.</li>\n<li>Good working knowledge and experience of Highways law.</li>\n<li>Management, supervision and helping others develop</li>\n<li>Must be open to technical change and innovation</li>\n<li>Good working knowledge and experience of Local Government Law is desirable</li>\n<li>Advise Planning and other Committees is desirable</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area\nWokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.\nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.\nIf you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today.\nFor further discussion please contact Neil Allen, Head of Legal & Deputy Monitoring Officer via email neil.allen@wokingham.gov.uk\nClosing: Sunday 30th March 2025, 11pm\nInterviews: TBC\nIf your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. 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Strategic Manager - Case Management

West Berkshire Council

From £49,764 to £58,886, per annum (Grade L)

West Berkshire , Theale Gateway Office (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Closing in 5 days

Lawyer - Planning & Governance

West Berkshire Council

From £39,186 to £50,512, per annum (Grade JK)

West Berkshire (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Licensing Enforcement Officer (Environmental Health & Licensing team)

West Berkshire Council

From £29,093 to £35,235 per annum (Grade G)

Theale Gateway Office (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Senior Housing Lawyer

Reading Borough Council

£54,971 - £61,504

Reading (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

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PACT (Parents and Children Together)

Starting salary in the range of £25,734 to £31,453 per annum, depending on skills and experience

Reading, Oxfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 17 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Principal Lawyer

Wokingham Borough Council

£63,778 - £69,823 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Shute End, Wokingham, Shute End/Home Working (Hybrid)

Posted 29 days ago

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