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Please apply online via using the link provided: <a href="https://ce0320li.webitrent.com/ce0320li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=212660eiJm&amp;WVID=958433OaLq" target="_blank">https://ce0320li.webitrent.com/ce0320li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107…</a>



Permanent - Full Time
Location: Lynton House, Ilford

About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented&nbsp;Information Governance Officer&nbsp;to join our friendly, supportive team at London Borough of Redbridge. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the Council meets its legal and regulatory obligations in relation to&nbsp;data protection, information security, and records management.
You will support the delivery of our Information Governance Framework, working across departments to promote best practices, manage data protection risks, and provide assistance and guidance to staff across the Council on information requests under FOI, EIR, and Subject Access provisions.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
We're looking for someone who is:
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<li>Knowledgeable in UK data protection and information rights legislation.</li>
<li>Experienced in handling FOI, EIR, and SARs in a public sector or similar environment.</li>
<li>A strong communicator with excellent organisational and analytical skills.</li>
<li>Able to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.</li>
<li>Ideally holding or working towards a relevant qualification (e.g., ISEB/CIPP/E or equivalent).</li>
</ul>

What We Offer
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<li>A supportive and inclusive working environment.</li>
<li>Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme and generous annual leave.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
To apply for this post please visit <a href="http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> or copy the following link into your browser:&nbsp;
<a href="https://ce0320li.webitrent.com/ce0320li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=212660eiJm&amp;WVID=958433OaLq" target="_blank">https://ce0320li.webitrent.com/ce0320li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107…</a>
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.

London Borough of Redbridge

Information Governance Officer

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Please apply online by clicking the link below



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.
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Neighbourhoods Directorate as Strategic Senior Manager Libraries and Information Services.&nbsp;
About the Role:
As Strategic Senior Manager – Libraries and Information Services, you will ensure that the Councils statutory duties with respect to library provision, are satisfactorily discharged. You will effectively manage associated budgets, lead and motivate a team and engage strategic partners in the development of projects and proposals.
About the Candidate:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated individual to join our team and lead on the provision of a forward thinking, transformative and efficient library service. You will need to demonstrate experience of leadership, service development, advancement of customer focussed technology systems, and knowledge of operational delivery of a frontline public service.
You will be a resilient, tenacious, and experienced professional who has experience working on transformational projects that improve outcomes for both residents and the Council. You will have experience of managing and developing people to deliver exceptional customer service within either a local authority or private sector setting and a proven track record of turning strategy into deliverables as well as managing and reporting on service performance and financial management.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact: <a href="mailto:andrewmccartan@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">andrewmccartan@wirral.gov.uk</a>
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.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Strategic Senior Manager – Libraries and Information Services

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Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator looking to make a real impact on young minds? We are seeking a motivated and inspiring English Teacher to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our children and young people.
What you’ll be doing:
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<li>Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons that engage and challenge children and young people.</li>
<li>Foster a positive learning environment that supports children and young people's educational and personal growth.</li>
<li>Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback and support.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community to ensure student success.</li>
<li>Participate in school activities, extracurricular programs, and professional development opportunities.</li>
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What we’re looking for:
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<li>Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a teaching degree or equivalent </li>
<li>A qualification in SEND education is desirable.</li>
<li>Experience of working with children with SEND and ASC is ideal but applications from those working in mainstream primary or secondary settings and ECTs who feel they are ready to take on a challenge are very welcome</li>
<li>Teaching experience delivering the English National Curriculum (KS3/KS4)</li>
<li>Strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire and motivate children and young people.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>A commitment to continuous professional development and innovation in teaching methods.</li>
</ul>
Why work for us?
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<li>Supportive and friendly school community</li>
<li>Ongoing training and development opportunities</li>
<li>A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!</li>
</ul>
We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;
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<li>Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service</li>
<li>Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Generous life cover</li>
</ul>
Who are we?
Opened in 2018, Arc Oakbridge School is an independent special day school in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham with a specially designed learning environment created to meet the needs of autistic children. We provide a calm, low arousal, safe, positive and nurturing place where young people can learn and grow.
Arc Oakbridge School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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Kedleston Group

SEN English Teacher

Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary:&nbsp;PO1 – PO4 &nbsp;£39,855 -£50,574 Retention Bonus:&nbsp;This position will attract the retention bonus of £3000 per year in two instalments of £1500Contract Type:Full-time permanentWorking hours per week:&nbsp;36Application Deadline: 10/07/2025Proposed Interview Date(s):&nbsp;WC 11.07.2025 Reference: 1794About 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;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;We're seeking dedicated, qualified, and experienced Social Workers to join our Corporate Parenting teams.&nbsp;Corporate Parenting service is a place where you can realise yours. If you are a dedicated and creative social worker looking to make your mark in working with children in care, develop your career and improve the lives of children and their families, our forward-thinking Children’s Directorate should be your next career destination.We are a supportive, focused, and inspirational service. Our shared purpose is to nurture independence and freedom of choice in our children, young people, and families, helping them to achieve the best possible outcomes. All our staff work together to build and maintain a centre of excellence and best practice. In return for your hard work, we will give you the time and active support you need to make a difference.&nbsp;Promoting creativity is at the heart of our agenda to develop social work; you will be encouraged to share ideas, bring about positive change, and strive to continuously improve outcomes for our vulnerable children and young people.<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Childrens%20Social%20Worker%20(1794).pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;</a>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul><li>To undertake statutory social work with children who are Looked After, providing support, assessment of their ongoing and changing needs and interventions which will secure their welfare</li><li>To undertake assessments of the needs of children, their families and formulate plans for those children in accordance with statutory responsibilities and departmental policies.</li><li>Attend any Court hearings as appropriate and give evidence when necessary.</li><li>To ensure timescales are met for Court reports and panel papers when necessary.</li><li>To ensure each child has a detailed Care Plan which can be presented to Review, in consultation with the team manager.</li><li>To promote placement stability and permanence for looked after children.</li><li>To maximise the life chances of looked after children through education, health care and leisure opportunities.</li><li>To ensure child protection procedures and processes are followed in relation to looked after children.</li></ul>Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;<ul><li>Proven social work experience/placement in children and families setting/minimum of one year’s post-qualifying experience</li><li>Demonstrable knowledge and experience of issues relating to children in need, child protection and looked-after children, including relevant legislation, guidance and procedures</li><li>Experience of service delivery which is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of a multi-cultural community</li><li>Able to prioritise and effectively work under pressure</li><li>Managing a quality service by ensuring key performance indicators relating to service areas are met</li><li>Ability to work well within a team and maintain clear and regular reporting lines to line manager and senior team members</li><li>Display agile behaviours and understand change at any given moment and respond to it effectively</li><li>Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, and to follow through on required actions</li><li>Commitment to the participation of children, young people and their families both at an individual and service level</li><li>In rare emergency situations, the ability to work flexible or unsocial hours at short notice.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Have an understanding of the Children Acts 1989 and 2004 and other relevant legislation, procedures and guidance relating to children and families</li><li>Awareness of current issues in childcare policy and practice</li><li>Commitment to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy and acceptance of responsibility for its practical application.</li><li>To understand and comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.</li></ul>Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;<ul><li><a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-03/Pay%20Policy%20statement%202023-24.pdf" target="_blank">Retention Bonus</a></li><li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks&nbsp;</li><li>Satisfactory declaration of interest&nbsp;</li><li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults</li><li>Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;Enhanced</li><li>Continued professional body registration</li><li>Suitable driver’s license; Desirable but not essential</li><li>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 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.</li></ul>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 Adejumoke Adeoti (Team Manager) at <a href="mailto:Adejumoke.Adeoti@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Adejumoke.Adeoti@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;Ciick here for further information on the&nbsp;<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

Social Worker

Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary: SO2&nbsp;£38,934 to £40,755 &nbsp;Contract Type: Full time Fixed term (24 Months) &nbsp;Working hours per week: 36&nbsp;Application Deadline: 10/07/2025Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC &nbsp;Reference: 1787About 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;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;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;About the role:&nbsp;Waltham Forest Legal Services is a high performing in house legal service which plays an essential part in the achievement of the priorities and objectives of Waltham Forest.&nbsp; Our objective is to provide high quality and efficient professional services that meet our clients’ expectations and provides a business and solution focused approach.&nbsp; The Service has been accredited to Lexcel since 2005. &nbsp; We are looking for a Legal Officer specialising in Housing to join our Litigation and Public Law Team.&nbsp; Whilst working to a generic job description we are looking for lawyers experienced in the area of Housing.&nbsp; &nbsp;You will be responsible for a challenging caseload, you will be line managed by Principal or Senior Lawyers or solicitors and supported by other legal officers and paralegals in the team. The ideal candidates will be experienced litigators, able to demonstrate experience in one or more of the following areas: Residential Possession; access injunctions; and costs.&nbsp; You will be willing and able to undertake advocacy in County Courts. &nbsp;<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Legal%20Officer%20(Advocacy)%201787.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;To be responsible for giving legal advice, undertaking advocacy and providing support to clients in one or more areas of the Litigation Team’s work as follows; residential possession, access injunctions and costs.&nbsp;Responsible for conduct of litigation (including advocacy)&nbsp;in the areas of responsibility as assigned by the Senior Lawyer and/or Head of Law (Litigation).To contribute to the effective operational management of the Legal Services team in order to deliver a high quality and cost-effective legal service which includes undertaking advocacy in other areas of Legal Services where required and competent to do so.&nbsp;Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;At least one years’ experience in the legal profession.Proficiency in office software&nbsp;Qualifications are not required but the following or higher are desirable: Law Degree, FILEX (or working towards)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;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 Glenn Craig, Principal Housing Solicitor at <a href="mailto:Glenn.Craig@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Glenn.Craig@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or Arandeep Hundal, Senior Lawyer Litigation at <a href="mailto:Arandeep.Hundal@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Arandeep.Hundal@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>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;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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legal officer (advocacy)

<h4>The role</h4>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.<h4>Additional information</h4>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:<ul><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></ul>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:<ul><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></ul><h4>Why Southwark?</h4>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.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Closing date: Friday 11July 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 24July 2025We 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.#LI-PC1Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2525477&amp;ptId=105081" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification</a></li></ul>





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Homeownership Litigation Assistant

<h4>The Role</h4>Southwark Repairs is a customer focused service and we are working on our Improvement Plan to become a fit for the future service that put residents at its heart. This is an exciting opportunity to work in the Legal Disrepair Team managing a portfolio of legal disrepair cases, arbitration matters and assisting in preventing new claims by taking early intervention to properties at risk of litigation. About Southwark: Southwark is a large, ambitious, and progressive council with a ‘can do’ attitude and enviable reputation. As a Council, we are successful, passionate and forward-thinking. We are committed to our ‘Fairer Futures for All’ promise which ensures that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do. If you want to make a difference at a local level, apply to Southwark Council today. About you: You will be working in a high pressured environment and will need excellent organisational skills as well as a dynamic attitude to managing your cases. You will need to prepare detailed formal reports which will be used at arbitration hearings and lead on mitigating the Council’s liability whilst delivering an excellent repairs service by robustly managing contractors. In addition, you will be working closely alongside solicitors in legal services to determine whether the Council is in breach of the Tenancy Agreement and give evidence in court where matters are in dispute. <h4>About Southwark</h4>We are 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 and social enterprises and we have 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 Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.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>Recruitment Timetable</h4>Advert Closing date: 06/07/2025Interview date: 17/07/2025Guaranteed 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=2527084&amp;ptId=105123" target="_blank">Click to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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Legal Disrepair Officer

<h4>The Role</h4>Are you passionate about supporting children with social, emotional, and behavioural needs?Do you have the skills to make a positive impact in both specialist and mainstream primary school settings?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Our Summerhouse Behaviour Support Service is looking for a passionate and dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant – Outreach &amp; In-House to join our amazing team and help change lives every day.About the Role:This is a full-time, term-time only position starting in September 2025, based in Southwark. Summerhouse is a unique therapeutic provision supporting primary-aged pupils at risk of exclusion from mainstream school.As a Teaching Assistant, you will:<ul><li>Deliver high-quality emotional literacy support to pupils attending Summerhouse on a part-time basis.</li><li>Support reintegration and inclusion through targeted outreach work in Southwark's mainstream primary schools.</li><li>Play an essential role in nurturing, trauma-informed practice that supports each child’s development and wellbeing.</li></ul>About You:We’re looking for someone who:<ul><li>Holds or is working toward a relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant Certificate, NNEB, BTEC, Dip SW, QTS or equivalent).</li><li>Has proven experience working with primary-aged children with SEMH (social, emotional, and mental health) needs.</li><li>Builds strong, supportive relationships with children displaying complex and challenging behaviour.</li><li>Works effectively within a trauma-informed, child-centred team.</li><li>Demonstrates confident behaviour management strategies.</li><li>Can provide outreach and reintegration support in both specialist and mainstream settings.</li><li>Is confident in supporting and advising mainstream staff working with SEMH pupils.</li></ul>About the Team:At Summerhouse, we are committed to providing early intervention through a nurturing, trauma-informed approach. Our dedicated and experienced team values inclusion, support, and development — for both our pupils and our staff.We offer:<ul><li>A meaningful opportunity to impact children’s lives</li><li>A collaborative and supportive work environment</li><li>Access to ongoing professional development</li><li>The chance to be part of a highly respected, innovative service</li></ul>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact Information:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Maureen Thomas at <a href="mailto:Maureen.Thomas@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Maureen.Thomas@southwark.gov.uk</a>.Additional Information:<ul><li>This is a full-time, term-time only position starting in September 2025</li><li>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.</li></ul>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>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 1st July 2025Interview date/s: 8th July 2025The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.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:<ul><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></ul>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 <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=2523813&amp;ptId=105039" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job Description</a></li></ul>





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Outreach Teaching Assistant

<h4>The Role</h4>Based in our dedicated regulatory health and safety team, as an active field officer, you will be responsible for the enforcement, advice and guidance on health and safety legislation in the borough which has varied businesses and workplaces including licensed premises. The work includes risk-based inspections, project work promoting the Local Authority (LA)/Health and Safety Executive (HSE) partnership priority areas and local initiatives, reactive work such as investigation of complaints, RIDDORS, legionella investigation, workplace accidents, responding to licensing applications. You will identify contraventions, execute appropriate enforcement activity based on assessed risk, and where necessary, prepare reports and evidence for legal proceedings and giving evidence in court.About You: As a senior member of the team, you will hold an appropriate health and safety qualification, ideally an Environmental Health Officer, have a comprehensive knowledge of the technical and legal aspects of the role and possess a wealth of experience regulating health and safety. You will lead on enforcement and compliance activities including related investigations with a willingness and ability to initiate formal action where necessary and be able act as lead officer in one or more specialist areas. Experience of criminal investigation and prosecution work in an intelligence led environment is vital along with the ability to manage a complex caseload. Strong communication skills are important, as you will be expected to represent the Council in a variety of forums. You should also be experienced in partnership working with other regulatory professionals and partners to deliver an effective service. You will have the skills needed to undertake a supervisory role and tasks related to the professional development of other colleagues. A working knowledge of all Environmental Health disciplines is also essential. Additional details Please note: This role is designated essential car user and a staff parking permit is provided which allows you to park at various locations across the borough. Appointment to the role is subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.<h4>Additional details</h4>Use your investigative skills and knowledge to protect the community in Southwark. About Southwark: Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council with a ‘can do’ attitude and enviable reputation. As a Council, we are successful, passionate and forward thinking. We are committed to our ‘Fairer Futures for All’ promise, which ensures that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do. The team forms part of the Council's Regulatory Services Division which is based at our corporate headquarters just a few minutes walk from London Bridge Station and excellent transport links.Benefits and more information:Please note: This role is designated essential car user and a staff parking permit is provided which allows you to park at various locations across the borough. Appointment to the role is subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check. Recruitment timetable Advert closes: 01 July 2025 Shortlisting: week commencing 02 July 2025 Interviews: week commencing 10 July 2025 For request an informal discussion about the post please contact us via <a href="mailto:ohs@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">ohs@southwark.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Sailesh.chudasama@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sailesh.chudasama@southwark.gov.uk</a> For an informal chat about this role, please contact Sailesh Chudasama on 020 7525 5818.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>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert Closing date: 01/07/2025Interview date: 10/07/2025*Please note, we reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date indicated above - please apply as soon as possible - we look forward to receiving your application. 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=2496455&amp;ptId=104364" target="_blank">Click to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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Principal Enforcement Officer - Regulatory Health & Safety Team

<h4>The Role</h4>Protecting the community and safeguarding legitimate business by undertaking enforcement and compliance work using trading standards and related regulatory legislation.The team forms part of the Council's Regulatory services division which is based at our corporate headquarters just a few minutes walk from London Bridge Station.Regulatory Services encompasses a wide range of public protection and environmental health functions, all working to deliver the goals in Southwark's 2030 strategy. This sets out the shared vision that together we will build a fair, green and safe Southwark where everyone can live a good life as part of a strong community.Trading Standards priorities include doorstep crime and fair trading issues, age restricted sales, the illegal economy in illicit, fake or unsafe goods, and rogue landlords and letting agents.About You:As a senior member of the team you will lead on enforcement and compliance activities in one or more specialist areas, such as product safety and age restricted sales. Experience of criminal investigations and prosecution work in an intelligence led environment is vital along with an appreciation of financial investigations under proceeds of crime legislation.You must have a comprehensive knowledge of the technical and legal aspects of the role and the ability to manage a complex caseload. You will hold a qualification relevant to trading standards or investigative work.Strong communication skills are important as you will be expected to represent the Council in a variety of forums. You should also be experienced in partnership working with other regulatory professionals and partners to deliver an effective service.You will have the skills needed to undertake a supervisory role and tasks related to the professional development of other colleagues.About Southwark: We are 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 and social enterprises and we have 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 Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.<h4>Additional details</h4>Benefits and more information:Flexible working options and an essential car user allowance are available. DBS checks will be required.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>Recruitment Timetable</h4>Advert closes: 13 July 2025Shortlisting: 16 July 2025Interviews: 5 August 2025Guaranteed 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=2527072&amp;ptId=105120" target="_blank">Click to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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