Total 41 Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1QH

Your new company
A local authority based in the East Midlands is looking to expand their environmental team.
They currently have an established enforcement team who help to deal with highway inspections, environmental issues and enforce the highway act where required.

Your new role
This role will involve supporting a wider team in order to deliver projects efficiently. Main duties will vary depending on experience, but they could involve:

• Supporting partnerships with agencies and communities.
• Ensuring services and activities are relieved efficiently
• Protecting and managing council information securely
• Dealing with customer enquiries and enforcement issues
• Carrying out inspections of public highways in accordance with local arrangements
• Record surveys and risk assessments
• Provide advice regarding the Highways Act and Environmental Protection Act
• Must ensure compliance with the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM)
• Highlight areas of road deterioration

What you'll need to succeed

• Good standard of education, including English and Mathematics at GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent).
• Highways Inspector accreditation or equivalent
• Traffic Management Qualification (12D T7)
• NRSWA Act 1990 Supervisor
• Ability to use ICT systems efficiently
• Good communication skills
• Ability to stay focused during challenging circumstances
• Full, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle
• A commitment to understanding equal opportunities
• Must be able to perform tasks in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act 2010

What you'll get in return

• £16 per hour
• Development of highway safety skills
• Develop your managerial skills

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Are you an experienced Legal Cashier with a focus on residential property transactions? Join a small team in Leicester City Centre and take your career to the next level!

We’re seeking a dedicated Legal Cashier to join a well-established legal practice in the heart of Leicester. Working alongside the current member of the team, you will play a crucial role in handling daily financial transactions, with a particular focus on residential property matters. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small friendly team where your contributions will make a significant impact on the success of the practice ad continued development is always on offer!

To be considered for the role, you’ll require the following essentials:

• Minimum of 1-year experience as a Legal Cashier/Property finance
• A strong background in residential property finance
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload

Within this position, you’ll also be:

• Manage and process all financial transactions related to residential property cases
• Ensure compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules
• Handle client account payments, receipts, and transfers
• Reconcile bank accounts and manage daily banking
• Collaborate closely with the existing team member to support financial operations

If you have a background in legal finance and are looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to become part of a team that values expertise, dedication, and a passion for excellence.

Salary & Working Hours

• Competitive salary based on experience
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Monday to Friday 9 – 5:30pm office
• 20 days holidays plus banks and birthday off!
• Pension

Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support.

Talk Staff Recruitment act as a Recruitment Business in relation to this vacancy.

See our website for more details and jobs available - http://www.talkstaff.co.uk/jobs

0115 697 2662

Legal Caseworker - Children and Education Legal Team

Fixed Term - 12 Months duration, Full Time - 37 Hours Per Week

£23,344 to £26,620 Per Annum

Location: Chelmsford

Closing Date: Wednesday 20th November 2024 at 11.59pm

Please note that this is a Fixed Term Contract / Secondment opportunity for a period of 12 months

This role has a hybrid working arrangement. We will expect you to attend our Chelmsford offices approximately 1 - 2 days per week. In the first 2 months of appointment to the role, you will be required to attend the office daily for training purposes.

The Role

Essex Legal Services (ELS) provides high quality, professional, legal advice across the Council and to increasing numbers of external clients.

As a caseworker in the Children and Education Team you will assist the lawyers to provide a high-quality advice and litigation service to meet the Council's corporate objectives and will support legally qualified and other colleagues, in providing routine admin and quasi legal tasks. Working directly to lawyers and paralegals, you will be commissioned to undertake various tasks such as preparing court bundles, organising meetings and administrative support. You will contribute to delivering a more efficient, professional service that is valued by our customers and improves their business.

The Children and Education legal team deal with highly sensitive, sometimes distressing, cases relating to child protection matters. You should therefore be resilient and empathetic. The team works at a very fast pace, often dealing with several urgent matters and it is therefore essential you are able to work under pressure and prioritise tasks.

The Opportunity

You will support legally qualified colleagues in the delivery of all aspects of routine legal work within the Children and Education team across the Council and to external customers which will include:

• Dealing predominantly with public law cases including care proceedings and adoption proceedings;
• Responsible for the smooth and efficient running of your allocated lawyers' day to day activities;
• Liaising with external solicitors, barristers, courts and CAFCASS;
• Processing applications, preparing court bundles;
• Lodging documents with the Court and other parties via the Family Public Law online portal;
• Diary management;
• General administration, including preparing bundles photocopying and scanning.

Accountabilities

• Good understanding of client needs and provides them with a service they value, which supports them in driving the delivery of productivity and efficiency improvements.
• Supports colleagues in the development of current and future business opportunities, to promote the Essex Legal Services' vision to the external market.
• Responsible for delivering personal objectives in support of the function's overall business plan.
• Develops good working relationships across the Council, schools, other local authorities and the private sector, to ensure a quality service is provided to the customer.
• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.

The Experience You Will Bring

Essential

• Strong Administrative and IT skills including Outlook and Word.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate appropriately with a diverse range of clients and external organisations and professionals.
• Proven track record of excellent customer service skills.
• Works collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with colleagues and the client base, to understand customer needs with a strong focus on delivering positive outcomes which meet these needs and an ability to manage competing demands.

Desirable:

• Experience of working within an administrative role in legal setting in a public service or private sector environment, assisting in the provision of legal work preferably within family law.
• Experience of the Family Public Law Portal
• Experience of a Case Management System - ELS uses Visual Files.

Your new company
You will be joining an established structural and civil engineering practice based in Leicester. This multidisciplinary organisation offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development, as well as the opportunity to work on a range of high-profile projects. Due to continued success, they are looking to onboard a Civil Engineer to join their team in Leicester.

Your new role
As Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Performing technical and feasibility studies
• Carrying out environmental impact assessments and identifying potential risks to project delivery
• Utilising AutoCAD to develop detailed project blueprints
• Collaborating with architects, engineers and clients
• Determining construction costs, local and professional building regulations, environmental impacts and other factors that can affect project delivery.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will have:

• BEng Civil Engineering degree (or other relevant discipline)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Good understanding of project site health and safety protocols
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• Starting salary dependent on experience
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (with your birthday off)
• 5% bonus (paid twice annually)
• Matched company pension contribution
• Professional membership subscription
• Sick pay
• Exposure to high-profile projects and more.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Please note - work sponsorship is not offered by this practice.

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The role will require the following:

Some patrolling of common areas. Interacting with tenants and contractors, and emergency services. Monitoring the building on CCTV, maintaining Daily Log Books; assisting tenants, contractors & Centre Management when requested; monitoring building operations and equipment - reporting any issues to Centre Management. Providing access to deliveries and maintaining vehicle logs. Dealing with all incidents in a calm, professional manner.

The shifts are Tuesday, Wednesday & Sunday 19:15 - 07:15.

36 hours per week - regular overtime available.

A valid SIA CCTV licence is essential for this role.

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Havant and Reading

Salary: £58,630 - £68,098 and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

If you don't have the level of skills or experience required, we may be able to offer a lower grade role.

Candidates for this role will be required to obtain vetting to SC level through UK Government. The criteria normally includes 5 years UK residency, further information can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

As the SSE Cyber Incident Response Analyst, you'll be responsible for managing Cyber Security incidents and threats to much of the UK's Critical National Energy Infrastructure. We also have increasing global investments which need to be protected to the same levels.

You'll actively be looking for vulnerabilities and identifying potential threats; both within the corporate environment and externally.

- Leading Cyber Security investigations to provide post-mortem analysis to illuminate issues and possible solutions.

- Development and optimisation of the security tooling to ensure effective discovery of suspicious activity.

- Leading security incident management and participating in problem and change management forums where required.

- In conjunction with the inhouse Threat Intelligence team and external agencies, research and investigate attack techniques to develop detection analytics to defend against them.

- Discover and identify misconfigurations or coverage gaps in existing controls.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Significant work experience in managing security incidents end to end.

- Previously worked in an SOC environment with knowledge of automation and scripting.

- Deep understanding of log data analysis, intrusion detection systems, and networking principles.

- Serve as the technical escalation point and mentor for Level 1 / 2 analysts.

- You'll need a high level of technical skills and your day-to-day workload will typically include the management and analysis of Cyber Security events, escalation and remediation as required.

About our Business

SSE IT underpins the technology needs of all the different businesses that make up the SSE group. From emerging technologies to data and analytics to cyber security - we power SSE's growth and enable it to generate value, while keeping it secure. As a trusted business partner that helps SSE lead in a low carbon world, we are proud of our service. Working for SSE IT is all about equipping SSE for now and the future.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

Further actions

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact David on 01738 275846.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

Security Warden
Thank you for your interest in this post at WQE.
We believe that this is a particularly exciting time to be joining us, offering a real opportunity to make a difference in this thriving and vibrant Sixth Form College. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work with students; their academic and wider achievements, their learning experiences, the support they receive in their academic progress, their learning environment and their wider experience of College life. The College operates across two closely located campuses, next to the University of Leicester on University Road and a smaller campus at Regent Road.
We are looking to appoint a Security Warden to ensure the College provides a purposeful and safe study environment for students and staff.
The successful applicant will have experience of working within a supervisory role and will be based both indoors and outdoors throughout the academic year. Will either hold or be willing to work towards achieving a First Aid at Work qualification and be able to work in a calm and professional manner, using their own initiative and without requiring direct supervision.
For our part we shall make every effort to support our new colleagues in making the best of the professional opportunities offered by this post.
This is a term-time, permanent full time post, working 40 hours per week to commence as soon as possible.
The salary banding for this post will be 3 – 6 which ranges from £22,312 to £23,162 per annum, pro rata. The actual starting salary is £20,928 per annum
We offer an exceptional package of benefits to our staff, which for this post includes:-
• Annual incremental pay increases, linked to performance, within the pay scale range
• Pension - Automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension scheme with 28.68% employer contribution or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff (if applicable), one of the most competitive on the market with an employer contribution of above 20% in most cases
• Staff well-being programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual flu vaccination
• Continual Professional Development
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• On-site parking
We have an active and enthusiastic staff wellbeing group who meet regularly and are committed to adding value to life at work wherever possible, as well as ensuring a strong sense of community, wider opportunities and mutual support exist in our workplace.
APPLICATIONS
Please do not submit a separate CV. Only information on the application form will be used in the selection process. Application forms can be downloaded from our website by clicking Apply NowCompleted applications must be returned by 10pm Sunday 3rd November 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing 11th November 2024. Full details will be emailed out to shortlisted candidates.
Please return all completed applications via e-mail.Finally, I would like to thank you again for the time taken to consider joining our team here at WQE and in making an application if you decide that this is the right step for you.
Paul Wilson Principal

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Havant, Reading, Perth, Glasgow

Salary: Competitve + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

As a Senior Enterprise Architect at SSE, you'll drive value through analysing business demands and organisational goals to provide technology strategy direction. This will guide the delivery of technology changes to achieve the required outcomes from a Business Unit and Group perspective. You will be responsible for the evolution of architecture from current to future state for the Security domain.

- This role will focus principally on Security technologies, but you will use your broader business and technology knowledge, working in a team of cross-domain architects, to provide relevant and timely guidance to your stakeholders.

- You will evaluate technology changes in a complex estate and make the necessary challenges and steers to align delivery with strategic direction, whilst considering the immediate operational needs of the business.

- You will provide oversight on future state designs and assure solutions adhere to architecture principles, guardrails, standards and the target state architecture.

- As a strong leader and influencer, you'll analyse the business and central roadmaps and work with key stakeholders to define the technology strategy within the Security domain.

- You will facilitate and arbitrate architecture decisions to maximise business value, resolve issues and ensure informed decisions are made in the best interests of the Group.

What do I need?

You'll demonstrate your extensive ability to work at senior/executive levels and will have the ability to define the value provided from Information Technology in a way that is compelling for your audience. Your pragmatic approach will mean you can balance business needs that are both strategic and tactical.

- Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex security solutions. Previous experience working with Operational Technologies would be advantageous.

- Expert knowledge of security frameworks, regulations, standards, and best practices, such as NIST, CAF, COBIT, ISO, NIS, GDPR, etc.

- Strong skills in security architecture, risk assessment, threat modelling and security testing.

- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and to translate business requirements into security solutions.

- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF, or equivalent is highly desirable.

Previous experience in Enterprise Architecture and your proven ability to deliver EA value to senior stakeholders in organisations is essential; however, it will be your drive as an IT professional and your desire to make a positive contribution to the future of SSE, which will help ensure your success in this role.

About our Business

SSE IT underpins the technology needs of all the different businesses that make up the SSE group. From emerging technologies to data and analytics to cyber security - we power SSE's growth and enable it to generate value, while keeping it secure. As a trusted business partner that helps SSE lead in a low carbon world, we are proud of our service. Working for SSE IT is all about equipping SSE for now and the future.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

Further actions

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact David on 01738 275846.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

Job Overview

-To protect our customer's property, people and/or assets by providing security services in direct accordance with the sites published Assignment Instructions (AI's) and any subsequent changes.

-Delivering results that meet and / or exceed the Key performance indicators / Service Level Agreement for the customer through full responsibility and accountability, providing a service that aids in the retention of the contract.

-To undertake additional training to ensure continuous self-development.

Main Duties

Operations

-To be aware of and ensure compliance with all aspects of policies and relevant legal and regulatory requirements as directed by the Security Account Manager and in accordance with UK Law and Guidance bodies.

-Fully and satisfactorily complete all of the tasks and duties on site as defined within the published Assignment Instructions (AI's).

-Proactively refer to and review the published Assignment Instructions, thus familiarising oneself with any changes in order to suggest additional amendments that will improve or enhance the current level of service.

-To be compliant with Industry and Statutory Legislation (you are required to obtain a front-line licence in either Security Guarding or Door Supervision), which must be worn at all times whilst carrying out your duties. The Customer also requires a CCTV PSS SIA Licence. There are also additional courses that are contractually required.

-Comply with legal obligations and safety requirements of the role.

-Follow instructions and procedures appropriately without unnecessarily challenging authority.

-Work in a systematic, methodology and orderly way.

Training

-Fully and satisfactorily complete all required competency training.

-To undertake additional training to ensure continuous self-development as directed by the Security Account Manager.

-Use technology to achieve key work objectives and develop job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development.

-You are required to ensure you renew your licence 16 weeks before expiry.

Security and Health & Safety

-Look out for, and to immediately report, any Health & Safety hazards, or potential hazards, on site.

-Stay alert to any threats or changes within the work environment in order to take the appropriate action to reduce the chance of disruption, loss or damage.

-Use common sense and initiative by immediately involving others if a situation appears to become threatening.

-To maintain professional conduct in the face of difficult situations and challenging customers.

-Complete an accurate, detailed notebook entry as soon as possible after any incident, which can then be used as part of the Incident Report process.

-Keep to schedules and demonstrate commitment to Mitie and the Client.

-To ensure check calls are being carried out at the allocated time slot as stipulated in the Assignment Instructions (AI's).

-To call emergency services and Communication Centre to report all incidents.

What we are looking for

-Previous Security Experience

-SIA License

-SC Clearance desirable

Your new company
You will be joining a main contractor overseeing the successful delivery of civil works within the water sector. This multi-accredited contractor has a strong pipeline of work in the water industry, with future works in the Midlands region. They offer excellent opportunities for career progression and development, and due to continued success, they are looking to onboard a Site Manager to be based on sites initially in the East Midlands area.

Your new role
As Site Manager, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Overseeing day-to-day site operations
• Ensuring adherence to health, safety and environmental policies
• Reporting progress to key project stakeholders
• Managing construction activities
• Coordinating and supervising subcontractors
• Maintaining budgets and schedules.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will:

• Have previous experience in civil works within the water industry, in a site management or supervising capacity
• Hold a CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid qualification
• Understand health, safety and environmental policies
• Be able to manage construction activities and coordinate subcontractors
• Possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• A starting salary of up to £60k/annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• Company bonus
• 28 days' annual leave (option to buy more) plus statutory holidays
• Matched company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Continuous training and development.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Are you passionate about involving the public in shaping medical research? The NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) is looking for an experienced Public Involvement Manager to lead and deliver our patient and public involvement (PPI) efforts.

What We’re Looking For:
• Experience in public involvement or patient engagement, ideally in research or healthcare.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into action.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with researchers, public contributors, and stakeholders.

This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful change in medical research. If you're ready to make a difference, apply today!



About the Role:As Public Involvement Manager, you’ll not only lead a dedicated team but also directly participate in PPI activities across our research projects. You’ll develop and implement strategies that ensure our research reflects public needs and insights, making a real impact on public health.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

What We’re Looking For:
• Experience in public involvement or patient engagement, ideally in research or healthcare.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into action.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with researchers, public contributors, and stakeholders.

This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful change in medical research. If you're ready to make a difference, apply today!




This advert closes on Sunday 20 Oct 2024

What Were Looking For: Experience in public involvement or patient engagement, ideally in research or healthcare. Strong leadership and team management skills. Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into action. Excellent communication skills to engage with researchers, public contributors, and stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful change in medical research. If you're ready to make a difference, apply today!

A fantastic Public Relations Account Executive job near Leicester (Market Harborough) has become available for a successful and growing PR Agency.

"We’re proud to be different from other PR agencies. We deliver exceptional media relations results and deliver a range of services from events and social media to bespoke publications, video production, strategic planning, and crisis management. We always put our clients first and expect to be judged on the results we deliver."

Public Relations Account Executive job near Leicester (Market Harborough), Highlights:

• Salary of £24,000-£29,000 based on experience.
• Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm.
• Company Pension.
• Private Healthcare upon completion of probation.
• Enhanced holiday allowance - 25 days PLUS bank holidays.
• Support from one of the friendliest teams in PR!
• Office based role. Ideally located near a train station.

Public Relations Account Executive job near Leicester (Market Harborough), Job Overview:

You'll be involved in all aspects of the business, creating multi-media content and ensuring it reaches its end audience, then reporting and learning from the results. You'll be invited to contribute ideas and will learn how to design and implement PR strategies.

Our team is office based. We have a great balance of experience which creates the support network you will need to succeed in the business. People are the most important asset in our business. We look after you, we train you, and we work with you to ensure you can progress in the area that suits you best. Joining our exciting and dynamic agency as an account executive or account manager will set your career on the fast track to progression.

Public Relations Account Executive job near Leicester (Market Harborough), Ideal Candidate:

This could be your first role in the industry, or you may be ready to take the next step up. Ideally, you'll be a graduate in journalism, comms, media, PR, English, or a related subject… but we're open to recruiting people from different backgrounds provided there's a demonstrable passion for communications.

• Excellent copywriting skills with impeccable attention to detail is key.
• You must be able to quickly build relationships, as we're well known for our exceptional results in media relations.

If you are interested in this PR Account Executive job near Leicester, apply today to talk to us further!

About The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the vibrant, fast paced environment of Fosse Park in the role of Night Security Officer. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in the retail Security sector or similar customer facing role. The successful applicant will optimise the customer experience by demonstrating the highest levels of Security and Health & Safety. If you have outstanding customer service, a strong work ethic, proven organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, with a drive & passion for retail then we would like you to apply to join the team.

The role available is;

Average of 42 hours per week, 4 on 4 off fixed 19:00 - 07:00 shifts

Essential Requirements:

· SIA Security or Door Supervisor License

· SIA Public Space CCTV License

· Basic IT Literacy

· Proven experience in a similar role

· Excellent communicator at all levels

· Have an understanding of Health & Safety

· Flexible approach & a can do attitude

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.63 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift / 4 on 4 off / 19:00-07:00

Experience:

• security: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• SIA Door Supervisor Licence (required)
• SIA CCTV licence (required)

About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with a turnover of £1.7bn and 50,000+ colleagues. We deliver innovative, award-winning services including Cleaning, Catering, Security, Technical services, Energy Management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services to the public and private sectors and our mission is to make people and places the best that they can be.

Supervising Associate Lawyer - Criminal and Enforcement

Permanent, Full Time

£60,863 to £71,604 Per Annum

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Anywhere worker

Closing Date: 14th October 2024

Essex Legal Services (ELS) is part of Essex County Council (ECC) and offers flexible working practices in line with ECC's policy including hybrid working - in all cases this is offered in line with business needs. We will expect you to attend our Chelmsford offices approximately 2-3 days per week. Please note we welcome applications from candidates interested in a part time or job share opportunity.

Essex Legal Services (ELS) provides high quality, professional, legal advice across Essex County Council and to an increasing number of external clients.

We are currently recruiting for a Supervising Associate Criminal and Enforcement Lawyer to be part of a specialist Criminal and Enforcement law section within the Dispute Resolution and Employment Law Team. You will work closely with colleagues to ensure the delivery of a high performing, client facing legal service which proactively embraces change. This is a brilliant opportunity for the right person to build strong relationships with internal and external partners.

Essex County Council (ECC) is a diverse and large organisation that strives for excellence and delivers an outstanding service for residents across Essex. As the in-house legal service, ELS prides itself on providing a comprehensive legal service to the Council - most of our work is done in-house. We pride ourselves on valuing the people who work for us and provide a supportive working environment, where people work hard to do their best for Essex. The work can be demanding and we expect resilience but our senior leaders are committed to ensuring that ELS is a place where people want to stay.

We're looking for someone with excellent technical legal skills and relevant experience who can quickly pick things up. You will be a qualified solicitor / lawyer, or Chartered Legal Executive, with significant post qualification experience and a member of the appropriate professional body.

As part of a specialist legal team you will provide advice and guidance to employer clients both in house and to external public body clients. The work is interesting and rewarding and underpins effective decision making, performance management and ensuring statutory requirements are met.

This position will be fast-paced and it is therefore imperative you are highly motivated and confident in handling a full caseload consisting of both contentious and non-contentious criminal and enforcement matters including, but not limited to, the following:

• Fraud and Fraudulent Trading cases
• Consumer complaint prosecutions
• Planning and Environmental Enforcement Prosecutions
• Highways Enforcement Notices and Prosecutions

You will be positive, enthusiastic and have a passion for delivery of excellent client care and relationship management with a desire to contribute to the future of ELS and its delivery of legal services. The successful applicant will work closely with senior leaders and the role will include supervising staff.

Accountabilities

• Leading the provision of timely and accurate legal advice across the Council and to external clients to produce the best possible outcomes
• Responsible for delivering the strategic business plan for legal services which supports and drives the Council's wider Organisation Strategy and vision
• Responsible for assisting with development of staff in ELS, through supervision and line management and delivery of training and informal learning.
• Delegated functions as detailed in the Council's constitution (and as amended from time to time).
• Works closely with the Head of Service and senior leaders of ELS to develop current and future business opportunities, to promote the Essex Legal Services vision to the external market.
• Responsible for the delivery strategy for services, ensuring that performance is clearly defined in terms of benchmarked outcomes and short, medium and long term business targets

The Experience You Will Bring

Qualified solicitor or barrister or chartered legal executive enrolled with the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Bar Standards Board or the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, as appropriate.

Line management and supervisory responsibility.

Significant experience of working within a legal setting in a politically sensitive environment, providing high-quality advice to a wide range of customers

Commercial awareness and financial acumen, with sufficient professional credibility to maintain the existing client base and develop new streams of business.

To read more about Essex Legal Services and the wider Corporate function of Essex County Council please follow this link: https://www.workingforessex.com/role/corporate-services

Pay and Reward

You'll also have access to the MyReward, a unique platform for Essex County Council employees to take advantage of including:

• Healthcare and Dental Plans at corporate rates
• Discounts and benefits at many local and national outlets including supermarkets, shopping, restaurants, technology purchases and holidays
• Discounts across Essex County Council's businesses, including Country Park Membership, ACL and more
• Generous holiday and special leave allowances (including the option to purchase extra holiday)
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance of three times annual salary
• Employee wellbeing and counselling
• Travel discounts & season ticket loans
• Learning and Development opportunities/coaching & mentoring
• Payment of professional fees for approved professions
• Eye care vouchers

You can read more here: pay and reward

Why Essex? Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us here.

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Apply and next steps

Please apply via the Working for Essex website, ensuring you provide an up to date CV and supporting statement when prompted.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

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If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk

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