Legal & Governance Support Administrator Apprentice

Overview

The Legal and Governance Services Department of Harrow Council includes the Legal Practice (HB Public Law), Democratic & Electoral Services, Mayoralty, the Political Group offices and Registration Services.  We are seeking a Legal and Governance Support Administrator Apprentice to join this team on a permanent basis.

About You

This is an exceptional opportunity for you to undertake varied, high-quality work with like-minded and supportive colleagues who are dedicated to public service and making a difference in local communities. 

If you have the following, we would like to hear from you.

• Experience of providing excellent customer service
• Ability to deal with customers both internal and external,
• Be able to support the legal practice staff with the creation of bundles as required.
• Assist with the sealing of legal documents including the collation of these.
• Proven administrative experience in a service provider environment.
• Good IT skills including typing and compiling documents and reports in both Word and Excel and ability to use databases or appropriate software.
• Experience of working in a busy environment and working with a range of stakeholders
  

Candidates may be required to work unsocial hours where necessary and should be willing to undertake a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).  In return we offer a great setting to advance your career, bespoke induction and development opportunities and training and support to expand your knowledge.

If you would like an informal discussion prior to applying for the role, please speak to Debbie Frize on 07927548833.

The closing date for your application is Monday the 25 of November 2024. 

About us

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 & 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.

Other information

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Important Note

Our staff are our greatest asset and therefore no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. 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 and pregnancy or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies.

Harrow is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format please contact us at resourcing@harrow.gov.uk

HARROW REDEPLOYEES WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY CONSIDERATION

We particularly welcome female applicants, individuals under 25 years of age, those from the Black and Multi Ethnic community, LGBTQIA+ applicants and disabled applicants, as they are under-represented within Harrow Council at this level. Appointment will always, however be made on merit.

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 visitingwww.cifas.org.uk/fpn.