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indeed, the borough is internationally recognised for its outstanding natural beauty and commitment to sustainability.   As a local authority serving around 280,000 people, we are on a journey of aspiration and ambition as we work towards delivering our exciting Vision 2030.  This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough.</p>\n<p>We are currently seeking to appoint a new Chief Officer for Legal and Democratic Services who will manage a strong and experienced team across a wide portfolio including elections, coroners and registrars as well as legal and democratic services.   The role reports to the Executive Director of Corporate Resources and Commercial, and as part of the extended leadership team you will be critical in working closely with and advising the Chief Executive, Leader and Cabinet.  You will also be responsible for the governance of our three arm’s length companies.  </p>\n<p>At Sefton we have very positive and ‘can do’ culture, and officers and Members are respectful of each other’s roles, and as the council’s Monitoring Officer you will need the ability to offer clear and constructive advice to Members and officers and support robust decision making and sound governance.  Candidates will of course need the appropriate legal qualifications and experience, and will ideally have operated at MO or DMO level. </p>\n<p>So, if you have got the drive and determination to make a difference and want to support our vision for Sefton, pleases see the role details at <a href=\"https://starfishsearch.com/jobs/sefton-cldso/\">https://starfishsearch.com/jobs/sefton-cldso/</a> or contact Luke Judd at Starfish Search on 07435 270 659 or <a href=\"mailto:luke.judd@starfishsearch.com\">luke.judd@starfishsearch.com</a>.</p>\n<p>Closing date: 17 November 2024</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Hay 3 £96,369 per annum (salary is negotiable between this range)","publishDate":"2024-10-16T22:56:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-17T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8360299d-943a-4678-851c-45c455b732b7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dc0dd1ce-ea04-4ed7-b085-316eecc63620","title":"Speculative CVs","employer":"Harborough District Council","department":"","location":"Market Harborough, Leicestershire","locationType":2,"description":"<p>If we do not currently have any suitable vacancies, please follow the link below and we will endeavour to notify you if a suitable external vacancy arises, at which time you will be invited to apply.  Further information is available using the following link:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.harborough.gov.uk/speculativecv\">Speculative CV submission | Instructions (harborough.gov.uk)</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Various","publishDate":"2024-10-16T11:11:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-10-02T11:11:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8e812730-df12-405b-b486-5e2b640ffd48.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e7705edc-b574-42d7-921f-805d9aea7373","title":"Shared Head of Legal Services","employer":"Borough of Broxbourne","department":"","location":"Bishops College Cheshunt/ Epping High Street","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Post: Shared Head of Legal Services </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Salary:  Up to £85,000</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>The primary purpose of this role is to fulfil the statutory function of Monitoring Officer for both Councils.</p>\n<p>As the Chief Legal Officer, you will ensure that the Councils comply with legal and regulatory requirements and demonstrate good governance in decision-making. 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As a whistleblower on probity issues, you will handle Code of Conduct complaints for Members, including those from Parish Councils at Epping, and conduct Member training on Code of Conduct and Data Protection Law.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will manage the Legal Teams at both Councils, including conducting performance reviews and team meetings, and lead, motivate, and develop the teams to achieve Council objectives. Building excellent internal and external working relationships is crucial, as is ensuring that departments receive adequate legal support.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will provide legal services to Broxbourne’s partner housing association, B3 Living, and attend and contribute to Council meetings and external bodies. Additionally, you will act as Clerk to the Hertfordshire Police and Crime Panel for Broxbourne and keep senior management informed of service issues and developments.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Your responsibilities will also include overseeing data protection responsibilities, including GDPR and FOI compliance, and maintaining LEXCEL accreditation standards. You will represent both Councils equally and undertake additional duties as required by senior management.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>To be successful in this role, you should have a degree-level education or equivalent and be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current practising certificate. Significant continuous professional development and extensive knowledge and experience in local government law and practice are essential. Specialisation in Town & Country Planning or Contract & Procurement law is advantageous.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You should have a strong understanding of statutory duties and local government services, political awareness, and the ability to work within a political environment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills are required, along with experience in leading and managing change and service improvements. You should have financial budget management experience, proven leadership and motivational skills, and strong interpersonal skills. Experience in recruiting, coaching, and managing staff, the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, and flexibility to work variable hours, including evenings, are also important.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>The Council’s benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council’s local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><em>Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.</em></strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Council’s website.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Application forms must be submitted online by 14/11/2024 quoting the above reference.</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ.</p>\n<p>Telephone: 01992 785509, Email: <a href=\"mailto:personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk\">personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>Website: www.broxbourne.gov.uk</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary:  Up to £85,000","publishDate":"2024-10-15T14:31:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-14T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7771e56c-2f40-4e7a-842e-70f47d1c93e2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"857e3ab9-1c67-4d71-8536-3aeb8a720908","title":"Contract Lawyer","employer":"Arun District Council","department":"","location":"Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong> </strong>At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be that difference.</p>\n<p>An excellent opportunity has arisen within Arun District Council for an experienced, skilled and dynamic Contracts Lawyer to provide a comprehensive and professional legal service for 3 days a week on a permanent basis.</p>\n<p>For more information, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).</p>\n<p>We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see <a href=\"https://www.arun.gov.uk/why-work-for-arun\"><strong>Why work for Arun</strong></a> for more information on what Arun offers their employees.</p>\n<p>We're an equal opportunity employer. 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You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and accuracy particularly when working to deadlines and under pressure. You will also be extremely organised and possess excellent customer service skills. The ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative is also an essential attribute.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will support in the organisation and delivery of all elections and referendums in the borough and in the management and maintenance of a complete and accurate Register of Electors. You will provide highly competent administrative support to the service covering all aspects of its work and meet all statutory deadlines of the election timetable. You will also have a positive approach to the challenges of new legal and procedural changes.</p>\n<p>During peak periods you will be able to work significant additional hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet demanding deadlines.</p>\n<p>The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits. </p>\n<p><strong>Policitcally Restricted Post</strong> </p>\n<p>Under the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, this post is politically restricted, and you will be disqualified from being a Councillor, Member of Parliament or Member of the European Parliament. 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With one of the largest council housing portfolios in the UK, exciting regeneration projects, and ambitious housing goals, we offer the perfect platform for a skilled Housing Lawyer to thrive.</p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advise on and represent the council in anti-social behaviour cases, civil injunctions, housing possession proceedings, and closure orders.</li>\n<li>Provide housing management advice to support our diverse housing functions.</li>\n<li>Work closely with a collaborative team across various legal disciplines.</li>\n<li>Manage your own caseload independently, with support from senior lawyers and the wider Litigation Management Team.</li>\n<li>You’ll be instrumental in guiding our approach to legal challenges, ensuring that Southwark remains a leader in housing law.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>How will you make an impact as our Housing Lawyer?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>We are seeking a qualified and experienced Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive with a strong background in housing law, policy, and public sector work.</li>\n<li>Has post-qualification experience in housing law, particularly anti-social behaviour.</li>\n<li>Is confident in providing high-quality, solutions-focused legal advice.</li>\n<li>Can quickly adapt to new laws and policies, applying them effectively.</li>\n<li>Brings knowledge of local government law and its relevance to housing.</li>\n<li>Has strong communication skills, able to explain complex legal issues in a clear, concise manner.</li>\n<li>Possesses excellent time management skills and understands the political sensitivities of the work.</li>\n<li>Is collaborative and proactive in building strong working relationships.</li>\n<li>Takes active responsibility for their ongoing professional development.</li>\n<li>This role offers flexible home working blended with travel into our London Bridge HQ.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About Southwark Council</strong></p>\n<p>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 many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">Working for Southwark Council – Southwark</a></p>\n<p><strong>Salary Range</strong>: £47,043 - £54,135.</p>\n<p>This post attracts an additional market factor payment of 5% of salary + hard to fill payment of £2,327 package which can be redeemed against gym membership, health insurance, season ticket purchase, bicycle purchase, additional voluntary contribution to pension, subscription, and professional fees.</p>\n<p><strong>Recruitment timetable</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Application closing date: 11.59pm on the 3 November 2024.</li>\n<li>Interview date: 19 November 2024</li>\n</ul>\n<p>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 Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</p>\n<p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme</strong></p>\n<p>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. 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We deliver legal services across a wide range of council departments giving you exposure to a broad range of legal work.</p>\n<p>Therefore, if you are looking to further develop your existing local government experience, change sector into local government or return to work after a career break, you won’t find a better place to do so. Whilst local government experience is not essential, a passion for delivering an excellent legal service in a fast-paced environment and a desire to help shape and deliver an exemplar local authority legal service is.</p>\n<p>West Northants is a great place to work. With a focus on career development, wellbeing, flexibility and support, this is an opportunity for you to take the next step on your career journey in a supported environment. We have mentoring, coaching, training and many other opportunities available to assist and develop you, to ensure your success in the role and your ongoing progression and success within the Council. We will also consider a variety of flexible working arrangements.</p>\n<p>For more information contact Nicki Agalamanyi, Head of Legal (Corporate) on 07901 931853 for a confidential discussion.</p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<h3>Our benefits</h3>\n<p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong>&nbsp;starting at 28&nbsp;days annual leave per year, 29&nbsp;days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li><strong>Cycle to Work</strong>&nbsp;scheme.&nbsp;</li>\n<li><strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong>&nbsp;(3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li><strong>Employee discounts</strong>&nbsp;with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership&nbsp;</strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are&nbsp;a member of&nbsp;a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li><strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong>&nbsp;- We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. 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People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p>\n<p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. 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