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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.
Are you an experienced Personal Assistant with exceptional organisational skills and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset? If so, we're looking for 2 dedicated professionals to provide high-level support to the assistant directors and deputise for the Director’s PA.
About the Role:
This is a high-responsibility role where discretion, efficiency, and confidentiality are paramount.&nbsp; You will be at the centre of managing the day-to-day schedules, communication, and administrative needs of senior management.&nbsp; If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have the confidence to hit the ground running, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Provide comprehensive diary and calendar management</li>
<li>Manage email inboxes with professionalism and attention to detail</li>
<li>Follow up on key actions and ensure progress is tracked</li>
<li>Maintain strict confidentiality at all times</li>
<li>Always act with the Local Authority’s best interests</li>
</ul>
About the Candidate:
This is more than just an administrative position – it’s a key role in enabling senior leadership to operate at their highest level. Therefore, there are certain essential requirements the successful candidates will have:
<ul>
<li>Proven experience in a senior Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant role</li>
<li>Experience of working in a political environment</li>
<li>Impeccable written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Outstanding attention to detail and time management</li>
<li>A self-starter with a problem-solving mindset</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive information with discretion</li>
<li>Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills</li>
<li>Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to shifting priorities</li>
</ul>
Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Competitive salary of £31,067- £34,314 (pay award pending)</li>
<li>Hybrid working available</li>
<li>Opportunity to work alongside senior leadership at a dynamic local authority</li>
<li>Supportive and collaborative team culture</li>
</ul>
Both roles are full time (36 hours), with 1 being permanent and the other a fixed term contract (up to 9-months to cover Maternity Leave). Please indicate your preference within your application.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Diane Morris,<a href="mailto:dianemorris@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank"> dianemorris@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Interviews to be held week commencing 14th July 2025.
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
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.
Applicaons 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

Personal Assistant

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Salary:&nbsp;Grade 4, pro rata of £24404 Actual Salary £18499
Contract:&nbsp;Temporary until 31st August 2026
Working Pattern:&nbsp;Term Time plus 5 INSET days
Hours:&nbsp;32.5 hours per week 8.30am -3.30pm
DBS Check:&nbsp;Enhanced
Closing Date:&nbsp;Thursday 3rd July 2025 at 12pm
Shortlisting: Thursday 3rd July 2025 - pm
Interviews: Wednesday, 9th July - am
St Chad’s is a small, thriving family working together to provide a fantastic school for our community. We are located in Winsford and are committed to providing a nurturing and engaging environment for our pupils. St Chad’s is proud to be a Church of England school, where our vision ‘A Future with Hope’ is at the heart of everything we do. The governors and staff of St. Chad's C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint a&nbsp;Teaching Assistant to work with a small group of children in the morning and as a 1:1, support in the afternoon with a Year 1 pupil from September 2025.
Job details –
This position involves supporting the pupils with their individual needs, helping them to achieve the targets outlined in their individual Learning Plans, whilst supporting their emotional needs. The role would suit someone who has experience supporting pupils with special educational needs.
We are seeking a Teaching Assistant who has:
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<li>A love of working with young people.</li>
<li>Excellent behaviour management skills and good organisation.</li>
<li>The ability to develop and maintain strong communication channels with parents, keeping them informed about their child's progress, activities, and any concerns.</li>
<li>A willingness to work in a trauma informed manner, as part of a collaborative team.</li>
<li>A good understanding of SEND.</li>
<li>An understanding of emotional development and its impact on learning.</li>
<li>Basic maths and literacy skills.</li>
</ul>
We can offer you:
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<li>A dedicated, passionate and supportive team.</li>
<li>Up to date training.</li>
<li>Supportive and friendly parents.</li>
<li>An experienced and passionate leadership team.</li>
<li>A positive and encouraging environment.</li>
<li>Governors who are committed to the well-being of all staff.</li>
<li>Wonderful, enthusiastic pupils.</li>
</ul>
The post holder may also be required, from time to time, to undertake other duties within the school as may be reasonably expected.
Please return complete the online application form or return completed forms to Mrs H Young, School Business Manager, by email to <a href="mailto:hyoung@stchadsce.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">hyoung@stchadsce.cheshire.sch.uk</a>
At St. Chad's we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
For further information regarding this role, please contact <a href="mailto:hyoung@stchadsce.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">hyoung@stchadsce.cheshire.sch.uk</a>

Teaching Assistant with SEN (Temporary)

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The Governors and Headteacher of Upton Westlea Primary and Nursery School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, confident and enthusiastic teaching assistant to join a team who are committed in ensuring the children have access to a wide range of high quality experiences.
Experience of working with children in Early Years is essential as is the ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate initiative and creativity. Candidates must have high expectations of attainment and attitudes towards learning as well as the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve their best.
In return, we will offer you a place in our friendly, supportive team with opportunities to develop your professional skills.
Recruitment Process:
Shortlisting will be conducted using the essential and desirable criteria displayed on the table attached.
Safeguarding: Upton Westlea is committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to rigorous vetting procedures, including: &nbsp;
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<ol>
<li>Enhanced DBS Check with Barred List Check</li>
<li>Qualification Verification</li>
<li>Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA).</li>
<li>Satisfactory References</li>
<li>Online/Social Media Check</li>
</ol>
</ul>
Please note that the job description is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks, and the post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Head teacher.

Teaching Assistant - Support (Primary) with SEN

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Our Grounds Maintenance Team are currently looking for seasonal staff to help them through the busy summer period. If you would like to work in our beatuiful parks and coastline, please see the links below to the details of the jobs available via HRGO Recruitment Agency.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Grounds Maintenance Operative
<a href="https://www.hrgo.co.uk/job/grounds-maintenance-operative/k3gfQxxNzqXKPdJD1MbyBV" target="_blank">Find a job in the UK | HRGO Recruitment</a>
Mobile Toilet Cleaner
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Folkestone & Hythe District Council

Grounds Maintenance Seasonal Roles

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Role: Design and Technology Technician
Salary: £8,189 – £8,317 (Actual Salary), Grade 3, SCP 3 to SCP 4, £24,027 to £24,404 (FTE)
Contract type: Permanent.&nbsp; 15 hours per week, term-time only
Reporting to:&nbsp; Learning Leader – Design Technology
Start date: 1st&nbsp;September 2025
About Us
This is an exciting time to be joining our Multi Academy Trust, which collectively educates over 4300 children, and employs over 450 professionals. Each of our good and outstanding academies operates at the heart of their local communities. The Foundation’s central offices are based at Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College campus set in beautiful grounds.
This role is based at The County High School, Leftwich, which is a high performing, fully inclusive, co-educational, 11-16 school with approximately 1050 students, 60 teaching and 60 support staff.&nbsp; The school serves a mixed catchment area with a Published Admission Number of 210, and we are now significantly over-subscribed.
Further details about The County High School, Leftwich, can be found in the attached documents.
About the Role
The role will be 15 hours per week, 8.30am to 11.30am. Monday to Friday working term time only.
The successful candidate will provide practical and technical support to the D&amp;T department, ensuring the smooth, safe, and effective delivery of lessons across material areas including Timbers, Polymers, Electronics, Textiles, CAD/CAM and Food Preparation and Nutrition. Technicians bring specialised knowledge in materials, processes, or technologies that can enhance the quality of student work, they will need to support the setup of complex projects and machinery. Design &amp; Technology technicians assist teachers in delivering practical lessons safely and efficiently, to work under the teacher’s supervision, following all school safety systems.&nbsp;
Your Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Please refer to the job description attached.</li>
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What we are looking for
<ul>
<li>Achieved&nbsp;Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate</li>
<li>Hold relevant vocational qualifications (eg. Engineering, Catering, Textiles, COSHH)</li>
<li>Energetic, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines</li>
<li>Flexible approach and positive attitude towards work</li>
<li>Confidence in using a range of tools, machinery, and digital equipment (e.g. printers, laser cutters, CNC machines)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Closing Date: &nbsp;Friday 4th&nbsp;July, 9am
Interview Date:&nbsp; Friday 11th&nbsp;July
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Design and Technology Technician, please complete the application form today! You are strongly encouraged to get your application form submitted at the earliest opportunity, as we reserve the right to close our adverts earlier than advertised where sufficient applications have been received.
We’d love to hear from you!
If you would like to talk to us about the role before applying, please contact Mandy Pimlatt on 01606 333300 and we would be happy to answer any questions you have.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.&nbsp; The school is an equal opportunities employer.

Design and Technology Technician

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Darnhall Primary School
Headteacher: MRS SARAH TOMLINSON
Address: Sandyhill Road, Winsford, CW7 1JL
Telephone Number: 01606 593315
School Email Address: <a href="mailto:contact@darnhall.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">contact@darnhall.cheshire.sch.uk</a>
School Website Address: <a href="http://www.darnhall.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">http://www.darnhall.cheshire.sch.uk</a>
Position Advertised: TERM TIME – 32.5 hrs, 8.30am-3.30pm
The Headteacher and Governors at Darnhall Primary School are seeking to appoint experienced and well qualified teaching assistants to join our team. Our wonderful school has grown rapidly over the last few years – doubling in size to over 400 gorgeous children! &nbsp;For us it is about finding the right people to join Team D. We are very interested to hear about your interests, strengths and talents as well as your experience working as a teaching assistant.&nbsp;
The successful candidates will have a secure knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum. They will hold a relevant teaching assistant qualification. They will be patient and kind, have good relationships with pupils and staff and the children’s needs and well-being at the heart of their practice. They will work effectively as part of a team, with excellent communication skills. There is a range of temporary and permanent positions available.&nbsp;
We offer a dedicated and enthusiastic team of staff and Governors and active, supportive parents in a caring and happy environment where all are valued, and achievement is celebrated. The children are delightful and want support staff who are fun and energetic. &nbsp;We have strong links with the local community and schools, and a commitment to professional development.
Our school offers a team of supportive colleagues who work collaboratively with one another with the best interests of the children always at heart. We care not only for the children but also for our whole staff team. We support one another professionally – with lots of opportunities for staff development as well as promoting well-being for all.
Darnhall Primary School has a Resourced Provision for children with social, mental and emotional difficulties. We are a split site school with a range of facilities and resources. &nbsp;
Visits to the school can be arranged by emailing <a href="mailto:contact@darnhall.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">contact@darnhall.cheshire.sch.uk</a>
Please email <a href="mailto:contact@darnhall.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">contact@darnhall.cheshire.sch.uk</a> to book a visit.
Application forms can be obtained online via the JobsGoPublic website.&nbsp; Recently qualified ECTs may wish to apply to gain more classroom experience.
The school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. The successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure and provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK alongside proof of qualifications. References will be sought.

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Salary: NJC 12 - 17 £20,525 - £22,265 (Actual Salary) - £27,711 - £30,060 (FTE) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: 32.5 hours a week, (38.4 weeks per year) Contract: Permanent Start date: September 2025Join our team at Meadstead Primary Academy and help shape the very start of a child's learning journey. We're looking for an experienced and passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support within our specialist SEND provision. The role will directly focus on our SEND children, working alongside teachers and other TAs to ensure the very best educational experience for all of our children.About the roleIn this HLTA role, you'll work closely with our SEND teachers and TAs to help deliver an ambitious curriculum, creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for every child. You'll lead sessions, cover lessons, and guide pupils through key developmental stages - giving them the strongest possible start. From time to time, in the absence of the teache,r you may organise and supervise the provision and the other teaching assistants.Our HLTA's will:<ul>
<li>Plan and deliver small group interventions and cover whole-class sessions when required</li>
<li>Support with assessment and observations to inform planning</li>
<li>Encourage children's social and emotional development</li>
<li>Build strong relationships with families, supporting parental involvement</li>
<li>Line manage or supervise other TAs where appropriate</li>
</ul>Requirement for the role:<ul>
<li>Level 4 Higher Level Teaching assistant qualified </li>
<li>Experienced in a range of SEND strategies</li>
<li>SEND knowledge and awareness</li>
<li>Motivated and passionate about supporting SEND children within our schools to ensure the very best education for them. </li>
</ul>We value the skills and dedication of our teaching assistants. To support the best outcomes for our students, as a HLTA we require a level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). If you don't yet hold this qualification but you do have the relevant experience and hold a level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, don't worry! We'll invest in your development by enrolling you in one of our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Programmes, helping you gain the behaviours, skills and experience you need to thrive in the role.Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK.About Meadstead Primary Academy Meadstead is a proud and ambitious school serving a diverse community in Barnsley. We're dedicated to creating an inspiring, inclusive learning environment where children thrive emotionally, socially and academically. We have a strong EYFS and SEND offer and are committed to ensuring every child is ready to flourish across all levels of the school and beyond.Our team is close-knit, committed and passionate about improving lives through education. Our recent developments in the SEND curriculum have created exciting opportunities for a skilled HLTA to make a real impact. Who is Lift Schools?We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.We offer you:<ul>
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Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.</li>
<li>
Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.</li>
<li>
Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.</li>
</ul>Closing date: 6th JulyWe reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEND)

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Permanent Ref: P0755 Why come to Dacorum? Just a 25-minute train journey from the centre of London, Dacorum occupies an enviable location just outside of the M25 and is home to the towns of Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted and Tring. Dacorum is an active and green place which is a centre of business, enterprise and ambition. As such we receive exciting and challenging applications in our towns and rural areas including the Green Belt -experiences to really develop your planning career. We are an innovative and ambitious planning department, dealing with not only a high number of major planning applications but being at the forefront of planning system advances. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and experienced candidate to join our growing wider Development Management service. What is the opportunity? Are you self-motivated, flexible and passionate about delivering excellent services and driving positive change? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment that values teamwork, inclusion, and respect? We are looking for a Principal Planning Enforcement Officer to join Dacorum Borough Council. We deal with a wide range of planning and environmental issues and are a committed team that has a strong record of taking proactive enforcement. The team use their full range of skills in an effective and innovative way to secure improvements for residents across Dacorum Borough. You will possess strong persuasion, negotiation and communication skills and will be adept at advising customers on how to achieve compliance and ensure that assessments of harm and expediency are conducted appropriately. The role will lead a small and dedicated team and involve taking appropriate enforcement action where necessary. This includes attending court proceedings, committee hearings and dealing with enforcement appeals. Being a confident decision maker and having the ability to engage with all key stakeholders, while maintaining a high standard of professionalism, is key. This is a real opportunity for the right person to join a strong, efficient team whose focus is to deliver a high-quality service. This position attracts a market forces supplement of £5,000 per annum which is subject to review in Spring 2027. Further information The successful candidates must be driven, enthusiastic and reliable. Applicants must have a driving licence which is valid in the UK and use of a vehicle or frequent access to transport to access urban and rural locations. If you would like to discuss these opportunities, or if you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail Tobias Fett at: <a href="mailto:tobias.fett@dacorum.gov.uk" target="_blank">tobias.fett@dacorum.gov.uk</a>. Interviews Dates: Between 28th July and 7th August 2025

Dacorum Borough Council

Principal Planning Enforcement Officer

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The role
As a Homeownership Litigation Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting legal action for the recovery of service charges, garage rents, mortgage arrears, and other council debts. You will assist Litigation Officers in preparing documentation and evidence for use in court and tribunal proceedings, ensuring cases are managed efficiently, professionally, and in line with tight deadlines.
You’ll support in drafting and preparing court and tribunal applications, compiling legal bundles, collecting evidence, and helping to prepare the Council’s case for the First-Tier Tribunal (FTT). You'll also assist with administrative tasks such as working with reports, maintaining accurate case records, responding to enquiries, and supporting wider team projects.
In addition, you’ll take ownership of a personal caseload of non-defended claims, issuing proceedings, preparing legal documents, and securing payments after judgment. Your role will involve regular contact with courts, legal professionals, residents, and internal teams, giving you valuable exposure to housing litigation and real-time legal processes.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Support the recovery of service charges, garage rents, and other housing-related debts through legal action.</li>
<li>Assist Litigation Officers in preparing cases for court and tribunals, including gathering evidence and compiling legal bundles.</li>
<li>Manage a personal caseload of non-defended claims, issuing proceedings and securing payment post-judgement.</li>
<li>Draft and deliver legal documents, ensuring compliance with strict court and tribunal deadlines.</li>
<li>Respond to enquiries from customers and internal teams, providing clear and accurate case updates.</li>
<li>Attend court hearings to observe proceedings and act as a note taker, gaining valuable hands-on legal experience.</li>
</ul>
How will you make an impact as our Homeownership Litigation Assistant?
You’ll bring the right blend of legal understanding, attention to detail, and practical experience to help us deliver a high-quality, compliant service. To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
<ul>
<li>Experience in litigation, leasehold management, or income recovery, ideally within a housing or local authority setting.</li>
<li>Ability in handling County Court and Tribunal procedures, including MCOL, with an understanding of evidentiary rules.</li>
<li>Experience preparing court bundles, witness statements, and legal documentation to a high professional standard.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of leasehold and freehold tenures, service charge construction, and related legislation or case law.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple case files and deadlines, particularly in non-defended matters, with strong attention to detail.</li>
<li>Clear and confident communicator, able to explain legal processes to colleagues and residents alike.</li>
<li>Proficiency using Word, Excel, document management and service charge systems in a fast-paced office environment.</li>
<li>A proactive approach to customer service, ensuring enquiries are dealt with professionally and in line with council policy.</li>
</ul>
This is a valuable opportunity to develop hands-on legal experience in a homeownership context within local government. Your contribution will directly support fair, transparent outcomes and make a meaningful difference to our residents.
Additional information:
Full time, 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with 2 days working from home and 3 days based at our London Bridge office.
Employee benefits:
You’ll join a motivated, driven, and supportive team that values each of its members and strives for excellence. You’ll also be part of a successful, high-achieving service making a real difference to the lives of residents across the borough. In return for all your hard work, skills and experience, you will receive:
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<li>A competitive base salary (pro rata for part time staff)</li>
<li>Strong supportive senior management team</li>
<li>Regular one to one supervision</li>
<li>Professional development &amp; training opportunities</li>
<li>Clear career development pathways</li>
<li>Agile and flexible working arrangements</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>Season ticket and cycle loans</li>
<li>Annual Leave starting at 27 days per year, increasing to 35 (with length of service) (pro rata for part time staff)</li>
<li>Wellbeing programme</li>
<li>HSF Health plan and eye care scheme</li>
<li>EAP employee assistance programme, confidential counselling and support</li>
<li>Social clubs and staff groups</li>
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Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
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<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.</li>
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Why Southwark?
Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with conservation areas, historic buildings, social enterprises and a young, diverse, and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals, and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark 2030 and Southwark Stands Together, underpins all that we do.
Recruitment timetable:
Closing date: Friday 11 July 2025 at 23:59*
*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview date: Thursday 24 July 2025
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Shop Manager Sue Ryder, 11 Main Street, Seahouses, NE68 7RE 15 hours per week including weekends (job share) - &nbsp;- 12 month fixed term contract £12.56 per hour plus competitive reward and benefit scheme
Be there when it matters.
Winners of the Employer of the Year for the People in Retail Awards 2023 – Retail Bulletin.
Sue Ryder is one of the largest charity retailers in the UK with over 400 shops. Every item sold in our shops generates funding so we can continue to provide 2.7 million hours of expert medical, practical, bereavement and emotional support every year, in our hospices, in people's homes and in the community. We are here to make sure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need.
We have a much-loved presence on high streets across the country - with a range of innovative shops, including boutiques, vintage and retro shops, and large format stores. As a member of the retail team, you’ll be helping us inspire communities to provide more care for more people through innovating and collaborating on ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. You will also be contributing to drive up the income that generates the vital funds necessary to keep our care and support services running.
We understand our people are our most important asset and work hard to make sure you feel valued and included as part of a team. &nbsp;In retail most work every weekend, our managers mainly work only 1 in 2. We don't expect our teams to work past 5.15 in most of our shops. The earliest we start is 8.45am. We have every Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day off.
Sue Ryder Seahouses is a friendly shop and very much part of the community catering to locals as well as tourists. We carry a great range of stock from donated fashion, bric-a-brac, books, board games, DVDs, and also have a children's section. We rely on public donations and all our donations are greatly received.
About you Are you an experienced proactive shop manager? Do you have the retail skills to manage our charity store? If so, come and join the team at our Seahouses shop and contribute to the work we do across Sue Ryder!
To be successful in this role you’ll have the commercial awareness to deliver sales and meet deadlines combined with ability to plan and prioritise. You will have proven team leadership skills and the ability to lead a large team of volunteers. It is essential is that you enjoy engaging with people, you have a positive can-do attitude and a good understanding of financial and IT administration.
Other responsibilities include:
• &nbsp; &nbsp;As Shop Manager you will be using your skills and retail experience to drive business, push sales and achieve targets. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Lead your team to deliver great customer service to our donors and customers. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Work with the local community to generate sufficient donated stock to drive sales. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Recruit, train &amp; retain a volunteer team, who'll look to you for leadership and guidance.&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Set high standards of merchandising and housekeeping, ensuring you and your teams health and safety is a priority.&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Manage effective stock processes to ensure your shop is well merchandised with fresh, seasonal stock at all times. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Act as a brand ambassador for Sue Ryder, supporting in store campaigns to promote the brand and national fundraising initiatives.&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Manage effective stock processes through the Epos operation.&nbsp;
Competitive Benefits Package&nbsp; - 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time) - Company pension scheme - Staff discount with thousands of retailers - Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment - Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay - Access to Employee support programme - Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, Women and Non-Binary Individuals - and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.
Closing date: 7th July Interview date: 11th July
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@sueryder.org" target="_blank">recruitment@sueryder.org</a> &nbsp; <a href="https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion&amp;nbsp</a>;
If you want more than just a job, we want you. Join the team and be there when it matters.
<a href="https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder" target="_blank">https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder</a> &nbsp;
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.
If you are having trouble completing this application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@sueryder.org" target="_blank">recruitment@sueryder.org</a>, and a member of our team will assist you.

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