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Join an exciting Legal Service
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
The Post
In our Housing Litigation Team we are looking to recruit for two permanent Legal Assistants.
The Legal Assistants are to predominantly manage a caseload of disrepair cases. &nbsp;knowledge/experience of housing disrepair work is highly desirable but not essential as support can be provided for the suitable candidates to develop in this area of law.
The Legal Assistant will be expected to:
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<li>obtain documentation from the Council’s disrepair team to comply with disclosure obligations under the Letter of Claims under the disrepair pre-action protocol including statutory nuisance claims under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.</li>
<li>instruct surveyors and analyse expert reports on disrepair.</li>
<li>advise the Council on liability, damages and costs in relation to disrepair and statutory nuisance.</li>
<li>negotiate a settlement or defend proceedings as per instructions.&nbsp;</li>
<li>instruct Counsel and costs draftsman when necessary.</li>
<li>manage a caseload of disrepair and statutory nuisance cases on the Council’s legal electronic case management system.</li>
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The Person
We are looking for a self-motivated and hard-working individual who is highly organised in case management. The candidate should demonstrate aptitude and the ability to quickly pick up housing disrepair law. They will report to the Senior Lawyers in the team.
Closing date: 27 July 2025 (23:59)
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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 in this role, we advise that you apply as soon as possible.
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Additional Information&nbsp;
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Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.


Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.
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We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
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The information we collect 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. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">here</a>.
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Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
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As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;

Brent Council

This is Brent

Legal Assistant (Housing and Civil Litigation)

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Join an exciting Legal Service&nbsp; &nbsp;
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. &nbsp;
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us. &nbsp;
The Post
The Legal Finance and Administration Officer post, is a busy and varied role with responsibility for a range of transaction processing, finance administration and financial reporting which plays a vital role in upholding robust financial controls and efficiency in Legal Services.
The post is located in the Practice Management team, reporting to the Business Manager and working alongside a Legal Finance &amp; Administration Assistant and an Apprentice.
The role is a key function in the Legal Services department and will involve you in a variety of high level finance and administration tasks working in a quality accredited, award winning Legal service which prides itself on its professionalism and efficiency.

The Person Our ideal candidate will be a resilient professional who has experience of working in a similar Legal or office environment. They will have a strong background in financial management and processing &nbsp;and must &nbsp;be either a part-qualified accountant from an IFAC member body (preferably CIPFA) or AAT Accounting Technicians Level (NVQ Level 4).
The successful candidate must have the ability to build successful relationships, work closely and &nbsp;communicate effectively with a range of staff across Legal Services, the council and suppliers. They must be able &nbsp;to help resolve queries and ensure that the financial &nbsp;processes are operating efficiently and effectively. Excellent organisational skills, the ability to prioritise to achieve internal reporting deadlines, and meticulous attention to detail, are critical for this role; together with a good understanding of effective legal practice management service support or equivalent will be required. It is not essential but desirable if the candidate had Oracle cloud experience.
Closing date: 24 July 2025 (23:59) Shortlisting: 25 July 2025 Interviews scheduled: w/c 28 July 2025 &nbsp;

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, we advise that you apply as soon as possible &nbsp;
Additional Information&nbsp;

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.


Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. &nbsp;
The information we collect 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. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">here</a>. &nbsp;
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. &nbsp;
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;

Legal Finance and Administration Officer

<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. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Harrow Council

Assistant Principal Lawyer – Housing and Civil Litigation Team

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

Vac DescriptionThe role of the Tribunal and Mediation Officer is to coordinate and collate information to support the Local Authority (LA) in a timely and high-quality way where there is a dispute about the identification of special educational needs, support arrangements or placements and ensure all professionals required to provide evidence as part of the appeal comply in a timely way. The role will also involve attending resolution meetings with parents and other professionals in an attempt to settle the disputed issues without the need for formal legal redress, wherever possible.This exciting professional development opportunity will include responsibility for negotiating changes to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Where such approaches do not lead to resolution within a supportive framework, you will need to represent the Local Authority at the First Tier Tribunal hearings (also known as Special Educational Needs &amp; Disability Tribunal) to present the Local Authority’s case and defend the appropriateness of the proposed service provision/decision for an individual child.We are looking for a good negotiator with outstanding written and verbal communication skills and a strong eye for accuracy and detail. As well as an ability to be organised, using your initiative and working to tight statutory deadlines, you need to be flexible in approach and have good general ICT skills. Experience of legal or tribunal processes and working within the field of and/or an understanding of special educational needs legislation in relation to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).&nbsp;For more information and to apply click <a href="https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/" target="_blank">here</a>About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThe role of the Tribunal and Mediation Officer is to coordinate and collate information to support the Local Authority (LA) in a timely and high-quality way where there is a dispute about the identification of special educational needs, support arrangements or placements and ensure all professionals required to provide evidence as part of the appeal comply in a timely way. The role will also involve attending resolution meetings with parents and other professionals in an attempt to settle the disputed issues without the need for formal legal redress, wherever possible.This exciting professional development opportunity will include responsibility for negotiating changes to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Where such approaches do not lead to resolution within a supportive framework, you will need to represent the Local Authority at the First Tier Tribunal hearings (also known as Special Educational Needs &amp; Disability Tribunal) to present the Local Authority’s case and defend the appropriateness of the proposed service provision/decision for an individual child.We are looking for a good negotiator with outstanding written and verbal communication skills and a strong eye for accuracy and detail. As well as an ability to be organised, using your initiative and working to tight statutory deadlines, you need to be flexible in approach and have good general ICT skills. Experience of legal or tribunal processes and working within the field of and/or an understanding of special educational needs legislation in relation to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).&nbsp;For more information and to apply click <a href="https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/" target="_blank">here</a> 





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Kingston Upon Thames & Sutton Councils

Tribunal and Mediation Officer

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Enfield Legal Services are recruiting an entry level lawyer, Property Lawyer/ILEX/Licensed Conveyancer to undertake a varied case load to support on regeneration projects, residential acquisitions/disposals, Right to Buy disposals, licences, leases, title work and basic planning section 106 agreements/unilateral undertakings. This may suit someone wishing to move from a private law firm or charity sector to a career in local government, or someone returning after a career break. This is a great opportunity for a talented and ambitious professional to join a friendly, committed and highly regarded in-house legal team to help deliver quality legal advice, as well as making a real contribution to the quality of life and sustainability of the borough. 
 
We are looking for either a newly qualified solicitor, barrister, legal executive, licenced conveyancer or equivalent with an interest and experience in property work. You will need to be a team player who is self-motivated and flexible with exceptional communication skills. You will quickly be supported to learn the practice area and hold your own caseload where you will be required to work to tight timescales with the necessary support to enable you to succeed. Candidates will need to have a good understanding of conveyancing law and practice, though not necessarily in a local authority context and must have good drafting skills. 
 
We work collaboratively and flexibly and welcome applications from all members of the community. We are employers that develop talent, encourage innovation and have a supportive working environment. If you want to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. 
 
This post is classified as a flexible worker and requires 2 days office attendance a week, although during the probationary period to support learning and assisting the post holder to excel in the role office attendance maybe up to 5 days per week. 
 
Applicants are invited to submit a C.V. together with a supporting statement, addressing the criteria outlined in the job role and person specification of the role before the closing date. For more information, please see the attachments at the bottom of this advert. 
 
The roles will sometimes require working outside normal office hours and cross-working with other teams within the department. 
 
Contact Details - 
 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact John Hood on 020 8132 1228 for an informal discussion. 
 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Andrea Walkerdine at <a href="mailto:andrea.walkerdine@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">andrea.walkerdine@enfield.gov.uk</a> or on 020 8132 1022. 
 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

London Borough of Enfield

Property Lawyer

<h4>Additional details</h4>Additional Information<ul><li>Job Type: Permanent, Casual hours available up to 36 hours a week.</li><li>Some weekends and evening work will be required to meet service needs.</li><li>Southwark Council is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.</li></ul>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at (Enhanced) level.Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.<h4>The role</h4>Are you passionate about creating outstanding customer experiences? Are you ready to shape the future of leisure services and make a real difference in your community?Southwark Council is offering an exciting opportunity to be part of our leisure centre, empowering residents to lead healthier, happier lives. We’re looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Recreation Assistant to assist in supporting customers in our Leisure Centres.About the roleRecreation Assistants have one of the most important jobs at our leisure centre, and that is keeping our customers safe in and around the water.At our Leisure Centre, Recreation Assistants will perform a number of other duties in addition to lifeguarding, such as cleaning assigned areas, setting up and breaking down various activities and events and conducting pool testing according to procedures. You will work a 36-hour week across varying rotated pattern of shifts, which will require some evening and weekend work.About YouIn order to be considered for a Recreation Assistant position at our brand-new leisure centre in Canada Water you need to be a strong swimmer and have excellent customer service skills. You should also have: • A UK recognised pool lifeguard qualification (RLSS) • Understanding of relevant health and safety legislation • Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to appropriately correct behaviour of pool users where necessary. • A high standard of physical fitness• Confidence and an approachable natureWhy Join Us?<ul><li>Make a Difference: Help shape a leisure service that truly benefits the community.</li><li>Professional Growth: Access development opportunities to enhance your skills and career.</li><li>Be Part of Something New: Join us as we build a modern, customer-focused leisure service.</li></ul>Join us in creating a healthier, brighter future for Southwark residents. Apply today!Upload your full CV, employment history and a supporting statement addressing the person specification.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Closing Date: Sunday 27/07/2025Interview Date: Thursday 31/07/2025Please note that the closing date for applications for this position may be brought forward, depending on the volume of applications received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out on the opportunity. We will not be able to consider applications received after the new closing date, should it be adjusted.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:• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans • Are currently in care, or have previously been in care • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditionWe 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 <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.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2547546&amp;ptId=105599" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Recreation Assistant

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Assistant Principal / Senior Lawyer who is committed to doing their best to support their clients, develop others and to support our established Contracts, Procurement and Information Law teamHB Public Law (HBPL) is an innovative and ambitious shared legal service committed to excellence in the public sector, and we seek a qualified senior lawyer who embodies this approach. The post holder will be required to support the development of HBPL jointly with the other Assistant Principal Lawyers and Principal Lawyers. The post holder will have knowledge and experience of public procurement and commercial contracts and will be able to support the Principal Lawyer in the management of the Team and the wider Practice About You The successful candidate will have previous contract and procurement law experience and will be passionate about teamwork and developing others. The role involves effectively managing the client relationship, so good client care skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with others is essential. The successful applicant will:<ul><li>Have detailed understanding and awareness of the necessity of governance arrangements to support effective decision making, as well as concepts underpinning local government law and public law principles as applicable to local government. </li><li>Be able to manage and support lawyers in the Team</li><li>Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst handling a complex and diverse workload, including high profile cases and advising elected members.</li><li>Be able to demonstrate excellent client care skills, including providing written and oral advice to a high standard and managing multiple client relationships</li></ul>The closing date is Monday the 28th of July 2025.If you would like a confidential conversation about the opportunity prior to applying, please discuss with Patricia Davila on 07927 548515 (Monday to Wednesday 9am-3pm and Thurs 9am-12pm) or Giles Gilbert on 07783 875833. Related Documents For more Information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=9228&amp;hashed=-509423178" target="_blank">Role Profile/ Selection Criteria</a><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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Assistant Principal Lawyer – Contracts, Procurement & Information Law

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Licensing Officer Location of work: Town Hall/Earlswood Depot/Hybrid Salary:&nbsp; £31,347– &nbsp;£41,925&nbsp; per annum&nbsp; Basis: Permanent, Full time
About the Role The Licensing Section is part of the progressive, busy and dynamic Environmental Health department. The section comprises a team of 5 dedicated officers who issue and administer many types of licences, registrations and permits. &nbsp;The range includes the licensing of taxi and private hire drivers, vehicles and operators; animal boarding, sale, exhibition etc; alcohol and regulated entertainment; gambling premises and associated activities; scrap metal; skin piercing and sex establishments etc
About the Person&nbsp; You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be a good team player, and have the ability to work on your own initiative. A commitment to providing high standards of customer service and the skill and discipline to deliver this across a high volume and varied workload and to work to tight deadlines are essential.
We are looking for a positive, supportive, flexible and innovative individual who is not afraid to challenge current processes and ways of working. You will also be required to have a good standard of education with GCSE’s, ‘O’ level or equivalent in English and Maths and a current valid driving licence. &nbsp;A professional qualification in licensing or a legal or paralegal qualification in Licensing Law would be advantageous. Ideally you will have worked in local government or some other public service organisation and/or have experience in an enforcement role and &nbsp;experience of preparing prosecution files. &nbsp;Even if not, we still welcome applications from ambitious candidates who are prepared to work hard and are willing to train.
So we can match our customers’ varied working hours, you must be willing on occasion to work alone, out of the office, during the day and evening (including Friday and Saturday nights for which an enhanced hourly rate will be applied).
Staff Benefits In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.&nbsp;
We provide you with competitive annual leave and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Additional Information For an informal discussion about the role, please call Paul Morey, Senior Licensing Officer, on 01737 276445.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Closing date: Sunday 20 July 2025 Interview dates: &nbsp;29 &amp; 30 July 2025
Values and Behaviours Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation. 
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Licensing Officer

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Permanent – Full Time 36 hours per week
Location: Town Hall - Hybrid working
An excellent opportunity has arisen within the London Borough of Redbridge for an experienced, Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join the Council to provide a comprehensive and professional legal service.
You will report to the Senior Lawyer – Contracts and Procurement within the Legal Department. You will also work closely with other Council departmental clients and specialist departments.
You will provide the Council with expert advice and guidance on aspects of all contracts and procurement related work and have extensive experience in the preparation of public contracts and knowledge of public contract procurement processes.
Responsibilities -
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<li>Provide expertise and knowledge of, and provide advice and guidance and practical assistance on, local government law in the areas of local government contract and procurement work.</li>
<li>Conduct a full range of work types in this area.</li>
<li>Utilising skills and experience gained within a similar position, you will report to the Senior Lawyer (Contracts &amp; Procurement) and will have your own complex and varied caseload.</li>
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For this role you will need to:
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<li>Hold a Solicitor, Barrister, FILEX or similar qualification.</li>
<li>Have experience of contract and procurement work, preferably in a local government context.</li>
<li>Excellent knowledge of the law and practice of contract and procurement law.</li>
<li>Experience of managing a wide and varied forms of contract and procurement matters with minimal supervision.</li>
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If you feel you meet the above requirements and are keen to join an ambitious, dynamic and innovative team, we would like to hear from you.
Please note previous applicants do not need to apply again.
Interviews to be confirmed.
<a href="https://my.redbridge.gov.uk/Jobs/ShowFile/22606" target="_blank">Job description &amp; Person specification</a>
To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. 
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.
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