Total 82 Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in Bristol, Bristol, BS16 7FS

We have a new opportunity for a Third-Party Information Security Manager to join us. You’ll deliver business enabling third party security management services across AXA UK operating companies in an effective, timely and consistent manner. At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home, either at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events. What you’ll be doing:

Agreeing and maintaining the third-party security functional plan
Assessing the criticality and priority of third-party supplier assessment across the AXA UK and Ireland business footprint
Overseeing the timely provision of supplier due diligence support prior to establishing a master service agreement and signing contracts
Tracking and reporting the progress of all AXA UK and Ireland third-party assessments
Aligning and optimising the approach and procedures used to assess third-parties across the AXA UK business footprint
Engaging with subject matter experts in the wider UK Security Function and Group Technology Operations
Participating in development, training and succession planning to raise capability and performance of the third-party security team and wider UK security team
Ensuring all third-party security consultancy, recommendations and advice provided to third parties and AXA stakeholders meet requirements

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.

Your new company
An exciting new job has arisen for a Commercial Counsel to join our energy and utilities client as a strategic member of their in-house legal function in South Wales. This role will be a wide-ranging role supporting the General Counsel by providing a broad range of commercial advice to senior stakeholders across the business.

Your new role
You will lead on drafting and negotiating commercial, IT and cyber contracts and agreements and be able to provide advice on data protection and protecting intellectual property rights. You will be providing quality and timely legal advice and legal support to a range of stakeholders within this growing business. You will have responsibility for managing and updating the businesses' standard commercial documentation and help ensure the business complies with sector-specific regulations, ensuring risk mitigation support in all key business functions.

What you'll need to succeed
Our client are looking for a UK qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with at least 2+ years PQE, ideally with experience in-house, or gained at a high quality national or regional law firm with exposure to advising clients in the utilities, energy and/or technology sectors. You will be a first-class technical lawyer with a strong foundation in commercial contracts, ideally with knowledge of managing large scale IT and/or cyber projects.
You will be confident handling your own caseload of commercial work and supporting your wider team.

What you'll get in return
This is a rare role within the South Wales and Southwest markets to join this exciting and highly regarded business offering hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Working closely with the General Counsel and wider team, you will be at the decision-making heart of this business and able to make your mark in shaping its legal function for the future.

What you need to do now
If you are interested in applying for this position, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new role, please contact us in complete confidence at Hays.

We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

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We are looking for an Interim Legal Project Manager to support with the management of large teams of paralegals. The role will require some office attendance will be required so easily commutable distance to Bristol is essential. Experience in Legal Services would be beneficial.

This will be working on a day rate basis via Umbrella company although there are opportunities for this role to lead more permanent opportunities.

Your Role
As a Contract Legal Project Manager you will:

• Work directly with lawyers and clients on the development of matter plans, pricing, budgets, timelines and documentation of clearly-defined scopes and assumptions on client matters, transactions, cases, outsourcing and projects.
• Manage matters, projects and portfolios to help deliver work on time, on budget and within scope, managing scope and cost creep and engaging with key stakeholders (to include clients, partners and other colleagues) to deliver each project as required.
• Assist partners and other colleagues in proposals and bids for where legal project management core to successful legal service delivery.
• Apply a consistent LPM approach on all matters.
• Work with the Head of LPM and the Senior LPMs team to help upskill people throughout the firm.
• Be an advocate for TLT’s LPM capability inside and outside the firm.
• This is a hybrid working role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office and occasional travel to other TLT or client offices.

Your Skills and Experience

• Law degree or equivalent qualification
• Project Management qualification (our preference is APM)
• Min 3 years working in a project manager role
• Knowledge of and experience using leading project management tools including MS Project
• Experience in managing legal projects using established project management methodologies.
• An understanding of legal matter reporting
• Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• A creative approach to problem solving with an ability to manage critical issues quickly and effectively.
• Strong analytical and project management skills including a thorough understanding of how to interpret the client's business needs and translate them into business/operational requirements.
• A proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to engage with stakeholders throughout the business at all levels and across legal teams and business services.
• End to end experience of a variety of different legal projects including litigation, corporate transactions, real estate transactions, contract management and remediation as well as involvement in software and service procurement and implementation, software development, business process review and reorganisation and transformation projects.
• The ability to deliver and embed Legal and other Tech into a firm with particularly focus on change management.
• Experience of working in the legal sector, or professional services environment within a project management team.

Your Team

Clients are increasingly working with law firms based on how they deliver– combining people, process, technology and non-legal expertise – and not just because of a firm's legal services alone. Our expert team of Legal Project Managers help us go beyond these expectations. Working side-by-side with our clients, they design, develop and deliver solutions in partnership with our legal experts and business services teams. Whether it’s high volumes of traditional legal work or we’re helping clients respond to a critical project, the Legal Project Management team makes sure we give our clients choice, providing innovative and flexible solutions alongside consistently high service

About TLT

Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.

We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,200 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. In 2021 we were named The Lawyer’s Law Firm of the Year, recognising our incredible success story.

Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it’s essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their w

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Your new firm
Our leading national client is seeking a confident and experienced Property and Housing Litigation Associate to join their growing Exeter or Bristol office.


Your new role
This is a fantastic and rare opportunity in the market to join this highly regarded practice where you will play a key role in the growth of this highly regarded national team. Joining this collegiate national cross-office team, you will be working for many of the UK's leading registered social landlords and handling the full raft of housing management issues, including defending disrepair claims and statutory nuisance claims.


What you'll need to succeed
You will be a Property Litigation / Housing Litigation Lawyer that has gained experience working for a regional, national, or public sector practice. You will have experience of running your own caseload of housing management work while helping to manage client relationships.
Previous experience of team management would be ideal; however, this is not required. You will have the ability to cope with stressful and demanding situations and be accustomed to working under pressure to meet strict deadlines.


What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Housing Litigator to take the next step in their career and join this growing and ambitious team.

With very flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit a full or part-time lawyer, and those already in the Southwest or those looking to relocate to the Southwest in the near future.


What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role or are looking for further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
If this job isn't right for you, but you are looking for a new job, please feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career.
We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

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Mobile Fire & Security Engineer needed in Bristol

Our client is one of UK's leading providers of Fire & Security Engineering & Facilities Management specialists in the provision of tailored and bespoke engineering services to a varied, blue-chip client base to include Industrial, Commercial, Corporate & Government environments respectively.

A Mobile Fire & Security Technician is required to carry out small-works installation, PPM/reactive and modifications to fire & security infrastructure systems to include (not limited to) access control, CCTV & intruder alarm systems within commercial, corporate and industrial facilities located in the London region (ideally we are looking for candidates in or close to South London).

Candidate Requirements & Additional Information

• Hold relevant qualifications & further training commensurate with a Fire & Security Technician i.e. FIA Units 1, 4 & 5 and possess a recognised apprenticeship
• Experience in the installation/commissioning & PPM of fire & security infrastructure systems as outlined above within commercial, corporate, retail & industrial environments.
• Driving License (Maximum of 6 Penalty Points)
• The ability to work as part of a call-out rota
• upto £38,000+ Overtime
• Company Vehicle i.e. Ford Transit Van or equivalent
• Pension & Healthcare Schemes
• Overtime
• Paid Call-out standby retainer

Please call or send a CV to apply

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Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role. Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK.

Location: Bristol Hours: Monday – Friday
Are you an organised and motivated individual with a passion for providing exceptional client service?
Do you have a keen interest in the legal field and a desire to develop your career in Wills and Probate? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic team as a Probate Legal Assistant.
As a Probate Legal Assistant, you will be an essential part of our Wills and Probate Team. You will work closely with Probate Case Managers/ Fee Earners, mastering the intricacies of probate applications and estate administration. Your role will involve:

Welcoming New Clients: Be the friendly first point of contact, setting up new cases and providing service quotes.
Administrative Excellence: Manage diaries, produce documents, and maintain accurate filing systems.
Customer Engagement: Handle inbound calls, provide updates, and assist customers, ensuring they receive exceptional service.
Case Management: Prepare correspondence, chase information, and handle legal forms.

We are seeking a proactive individual with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy diary system. Your ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, coupled with your commitment to confidentiality, will be crucial. You should have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and demonstrate empathy with clients who have suffered a bereavement.
Join NewLaw as a Probate legal Assistant and enjoy some outstanding benefits.....
Of course, there’s a great basic salary, but that’s just the beginning, our most popular benefits include:
Salary- £22,370 - £23,700 depending on experience, plus bonus potential.Annual leave- 24 days, rising to 26 with length of service. Of course, you’ll have public holidays too and we’ll even help you celebrate with an extra day off for your birthday!Pension- 3% Employer Contributions. Financial Benefits- save-as-you-earn scheme, employee referral scheme- earn £1,000 per person you successfully refer, free life assurance and access to our Benefits App offering unlimited access to a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q & Wickes to name just a few).Lifestyle & Wellbeing Benefits- discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with an NHS Approved mental well-being mobile app.Motoring Benefits- access to an employee vehicle-leasing scheme, free motor accident assistance, discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on weekend vehicle hire and van hire.Wagestream- a financial wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay, helps you save, provides financial advice and offers discounts on your shopping.
About you

Strong IT Skills: Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Customer-Focused: Excellent customer service skills and emotional intelligence to support clients in sensitive situations.
Organised: Strong organizational and diary management skills.
Empathetic Communicator: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Experience: Legal background preferred but not essential; ability to build and maintain strong client relationships is crucial.

About us
NewLaw is a leading specialist law firm, ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for three areas: Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence and Private Client services. Our fresh approach to managing personal injury claims has made us a major force in the sector since we were first established in 2004. Our teams of specialists provide a service that 95% of our clients would recommend.
We’re also part of something bigger – ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Unlock your potential in an industry-leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career.
We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable.
Keep your career moving, smarter.

Job Title: Lead Security Assurance Co-ordinator
Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol + Hybrid Working Options
Compensation: £56,837.00 - £63,567.00 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF51927

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Lead Security Assurance Co-ordinator at our Babcock Technology Centre site.

The Role

As a Lead Security Assurance Co-ordinator, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. As the Lead Security Assurance Co-ordinator, you will sit within Digital Solutions working within our Naval Nuclear sector. Our business is to provide the engineering assurance, information management and business solutions that keep the Royal Navy at sea.

Day to day, you'll receive direction from the Accreditor and the Information Asset Owner's (IAO's). You will have a sound technical understanding of electronic security measures and how such systems employ security measures into the solution. You will have a good working knowledge of configuration management practices for information systems and are aware of the principles of risk management.

This role is full time, 36 hours and will be based on site at Babcock Technology Centre with hybrid working from home arrangements.

Essential experience of the Lead Security Assurance Co-ordinator:

• Relevant IT security experience
• Writing of accreditation security case (RMADS)
• Experience and knowledge of Government IA Policy, including JSP440, JSP604, DIANS and NCSC IA guidance.
• Experience of close working relationships with Accreditation Authorities in the UK, as well as leading Security Working Groups as a way of managing security risks.
• The application of contextualised risk management in the application of technical/procedural/physical security controls with the risk/cost/benefit space.

Qualifications for the Lead Security Assurance Co-ordinator:

• Educated to degree level or hold a relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience
• Be a CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional and CISM Certified Information Security Manager Certified Cyber Professional (CCP).

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Contributory Pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International

For over 130 years Babcock International have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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Your new company
Our client is a household name who have been operating for over 100 years. They currently have fantastic opportunities for law Graduates to join their Legal Advisor team in Bristol. If you are a Law graduate with at least an LLB and customer service experience, we would love to hear from you! This is an exciting opportunity to work for a well-known brand, whilst using your skills to gain valuable experience within a legal services environment. Our client have parking available on site and are also happy for you to work remotely part of the week, once you have completed your training.

Your new role
Joining a busy and specialist team, you will provide legal advice and assistance to customers over the phone, advising on various areas of law, focusing on property, family, private client and employment. As a Legal Advisor you can expect to be providing accurate, initial legal advice and assistance to clients by telephone and in writing on a range of private law matters, offering positive resolutions over the phone. You can expect to work your way through their specially designed career framework which will allow you to become an expert in core areas of law such as Employment, Property and Family.

What you'll need to succeed
As a minimum you'll be a Law graduate (LLB), ideally with customer service experience looking to take the next step into building your legal career. Our client is also keen to hear from more experienced candidates, particularly those with the LPC and/or with expertise in providing advice in various areas of law, particularly family, property, private client and employment. You must be confident when dealing with customers and able to manage difficult conversations effectively with strong listening and communication skills. Our client don't necessarily require any experience in core foundation areas of law, however, if you have previously advised in these areas that would be highly advantageous.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive starting salary, generous holiday allowance and an excellent pension scheme. You will receive a great deal of support from the management team and dedicated specialist legal and claims trainers, to continue to develop your knowledge and experience. You'll participate in their renowned 4-week training programme to prepare you for the role and have real opportunity for progression within their Legal Department.

What you need to do now
If you are interested in applying for this position click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new role, please contact Ralph Barreto at Hays Legal in complete confidence at Hays.

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Job Title: Security Business Partner and Controller
Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Up to £50,000 dependent upon experience + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF58473

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Security Business Partner and Controller at our Babcock Technology Centre site.

The role
As a Security Business Partner and Controller, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll be providing critical support to the continuous at sea deterrent and the wider Royal Navy Submarine Enterprise.

Day-to-day, you'll be the first point of contact for our Submarine Support Engineering (SSE) business to coordinate and deliver implementation of security policy and assurance, to ensure the Business Unit delivers to all required customer and Babcock security standards.

• Provide leadership, management and oversight of security to support delivery of strategic security objectives, a positive secure awareness culture and the development and management of local security 'champions'.
• Maintain awareness of evolving security threats, regulatory, legal and other factors that may affect the security of our people, assets, information or reputation.
• Provide expert guidance and assurance to the business unit, leadership team and senior risk owners in relation to protective security risk management that ensures an intelligent, proportionate and compliant approach to security across the business.
• Ensure the secure and compliant delivery of contracts to maintain and develop customer and regulator relationships.
• With the support of the Group Protective Security function, ensure site(s) comply with security requirements for List N / Facility Security Clearance (FSC) accredited sites as required.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 2 days in the office/onsite and 3 days working from home. You must be flexible to travel to Leicester, Plymouth and London at least once a month.

Essential experience of the Security Business Partner and Controller:

• Demonstrable experience of working in a security role within a List N / FSC or other regulated environment
• Experience in effectively managing risk
• Strong IT literacy including a strong understanding of maximising the effective utilisation of technology in security provision
• Strong communication and presentation skills at all levels
• Proactive in assessing complex issues and providing solutions
• Full UK driving licence

Qualifications for the Security Business Partner & Controller:
We value difference and don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Contributory Pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Flexible working - we give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met.
• Opportunities to travel within the UK.

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 01/08/2024

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Mobile Fire & Security Engineer needed in Bristol

Our client is one of UK's leading providers of Fire & Security Engineering & Facilities Management specialists in the provision of tailored and bespoke engineering services to a varied, blue-chip client base to include Industrial, Commercial, Corporate & Government environments respectively.

A Mobile Fire & Security Technician is required to carry out small-works installation, PPM/reactive and modifications to fire & security infrastructure systems to include (not limited to) access control, CCTV & intruder alarm systems within commercial, corporate and industrial facilities located in the London region (ideally we are looking for candidates in or close to South London).

Candidate Requirements & Additional Information

• Hold relevant qualifications & further training commensurate with a Fire & Security Technician i.e. FIA Units 1, 4 & 5 and possess a recognised apprenticeship
• Experience in the installation/commissioning & PPM of fire & security infrastructure systems as outlined above within commercial, corporate, retail & industrial environments.
• Driving License (Maximum of 6 Penalty Points)
• The ability to work as part of a call-out rota
• £38,000-£40,000 + Overtime + Travel time 0
• Company Vehicle i.e. Ford Transit Van or equivalent
• Pension & Healthcare Schemes
• Overtime
• Paid Call-out standby retainer

Please call or send a CV to apply

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Job Title: Information Security Analyst
Location: Bristol + Hybrid Working + UK Travel
Compensation: £40,000 - £45,000 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF58487

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Information Assurance Administrator at our Ashton, Bristol site with travel to a variety of sites to the UK

The role
As an Information Security Analyst, you will be responsible for providing a high level of professional Information Assurance (IA) support across the Missions Systems business.

Day-to-day, you'll be responsible for supporting the effective delivery of all IA related matters ensuring key support functions are delivered in a smart, flexible and holistic manner to ensure the business continues to operate safely and securely.

Main responsibilities will be:

• Supporting the development of the Mission Systems ISMS and ISO27001 Certification.
• Supporting the implementation of a program leading to ISO28001 Certification.
• Conduct internal and external auditing activity in support of maintaining the ISMS.
• Maintaining all records and IA Policy / Process documentation in support of the ISMS and ISO continued Certification.
• Providing essential support to both internal and external stakeholders to enable an open and transparent working relationship focused on resolving issues as they arise as well as supporting the development of specific plans for change to meet key customer requirements.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and requires regular UK travel across a range of internal and customer sites on a monthly basis, alongside home working arrangements.

Essential experience of the Information Security Analyst

• Providing customer facing ISO27001 or ISO28001 advice and guidance.
• A broad understanding of computer and network technical architecture.

Qualifications of the Information Security Analyst

• Ideally hold a Degree in a relevant subject or working towards it with relevant experience.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role with the ability to gain Developed Vetting (DV) once in post if required.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International

For over a century, Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 13/08/2024

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About us:
This post will sit within Research, Business and Innovation (RBI), a dynamic, friendly department with a strong team ethos. We support, develop and enhance the ambitions for research, professional development and business engagement. We are agile, bold and collaborative in our approach to delivering our activities. Our people are what makes us successful. Skills and experience can be acquired, so what we look for first in our team members is an ability to collaborate, communicate and think creatively. As a professional service, it is essential that we put our service users at the heart of everything we do.

About the vacancy:

This is full-time, fixed-term post offered at Research Associate level. The postholder will sit within the Impact and Engagement Team of RBI and will be directly line-managed by the Head of Impact and Engagement. However, the post will also be accountable to the Dean of Research and Enterprise in the College of Health, Science and Society.

This unique arrangement will ensure that the postholder can draw on the support structure of other teams within our professional services to deliver activities across the College, while also ensuring they are embedded within the research community.

About you:

We are seeking a skilled research associate in public involvement and/or engagement who ideally also has experience of working with underserved communities. The university has a strong track record in developing innovative and effective public involvement and engagement. Working with public contributors you will support the College’s research and knowledge exchange ambitions by helping to deliver impactful outcomes. Key activities will include:

Building capacity and expertise in public involvement/engagement in research across the College
Identifying pre-grant funding to support early engagement activities
Working collaboratively with public contributors to ensure strong public involvement in research across the College, potentially leading on work packages for specific projects
Working with and building upon existing networks (internal and external) to foster future collaboration opportunities and improve inclusivity
Streamlining internal processes and procedures that recognise and value meaningful public involvement where contributors are rewarded for their time commitments where desired.


This post is based at our lively Frenchay.

In addition to progressive pay rates, UWE Bristol offers a wide range of employee benefits including:

a generous holiday allowance of 27days pro rata
up to 12.5 bank holiday/closure days per year
flexible working
excellent defined benefit pension schemes
access to employee assistance programme
ongoing learning and development opportunities
family friendly policies and wellbeing initiatives
onsite nursery at our Frenchay Campus.
savings on purchases via Wider Wallet scheme
option to participate in the cycle to work scheme

Application process

If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Nicola Temple on 075 8787 9104 or email: nicola.temple@uwe.ac.uk

Further information

This is a fixed-term post for 12 months, and is full-time working on a 1 FTE contract.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Frenchay campus in mid-Aug 2024.

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time

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Associate Family Law Solicitor
£34,000 to £38,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 6A)
Bristol or Manchester (hybrid working - spending a minimum of 1 day each week working from the office - find out more about our hybrid working policy at colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy)

We're looking for an associate family law solicitor to join us at Co-op Legal Services, as part of our growing Family Law team.

At Co-op Legal Services we do things differently, we're passionate about providing an exceptional client experience and our Family department has a 4.8/5 trust pilot rating owing to just that. In this role you'll manage a variety of new and existing family caseloads end-to-end and take a client-focussed approach to achieving targets. You won't need to bring a following of clients with you as we will source these for you, and you don't need to support with the business development side allowing you more time to focus on your cases. As a fast-growing business, we're committed to supporting your development and providing you with the opportunity to shape our future.

What you'll do

• Provide legal advice to clients over the phone and via other written communications channels
• Progress a mixed caseload of family matters, undertaking active negotiation and mediation
• Make sure our various targets are met
• Support the team in progressing more complex cases as needed
• Draft and audit legal documents and correspondence
• Continuously develop your legal knowledge and awareness in all areas of family law

This role would suit people who have

• Qualified as solicitor / CILEX qualified, with experience in handling privately funded family law matters
• Solid technical knowledge of divorce, separation, financial settlements, cohabitation, and children law
• Experience using a case management system
• Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with partners up to senior level
• Good attention to detail and a strong customer focus

Why Co-op?

As a Co-op colleague, we can offer you a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores (as well as other discounts on Co-op products and services). You'll also get:

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• Free weekday access to the Aztec Hotel leisure facilities in Bristol
• Coaching and training to support your career development
• Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• YuLife - an app that rewards you for exercising with discounts and vouchers for your favourite brands

Building an inclusive work environment

At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

If you're successful in your application, we'll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include an SRA check, credit checks, and a DBS (disclosure and barring service) check. Please note Co-op does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Your new company
Our client is a household name who have been operating for over 100 years. They currently have fantastic opportunities for law Graduates to join their Legal Advisor team in Bristol. If you are a Law graduate with at least an LLB and customer service experience, we would love to hear from you! This is an exciting opportunity to work for a well-known brand, whilst using your skills to gain valuable experience within a legal services environment. Our client have parking available on site and are also happy for you to work remotely part of the week, once you have completed your training.

Your new role
Joining a busy and specialist team, you will provide legal advice and assistance to customers over the phone, advising on various areas of law, focusing on property, family, private client and employment. As a Legal Advisor you can expect to be providing accurate, initial legal advice and assistance to clients by telephone and in writing on a range of private law matters, offering positive resolutions over the phone. You can expect to work your way through their specially designed career framework which will allow you to become an expert in core areas of law such as Employment, Property and Family.

What you'll need to succeed
As a minimum you'll be a Law graduate (LLB), ideally with customer service experience looking to take the next step into building your legal career. Our client is also keen to hear from more experienced candidates, particularly those with the LPC and/or with expertise in providing advice in various areas of law, particularly family, property, private client and employment. You must be confident when dealing with customers and able to manage difficult conversations effectively with strong listening and communication skills. Our client don't necessarily require any experience in core foundation areas of law, however, if you have previously advised in these areas that would be highly advantageous.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive starting salary, generous holiday allowance and an excellent pension scheme. You will receive a great deal of support from the management team and dedicated specialist legal and claims trainers, to continue to develop your knowledge and experience. You'll participate in their renowned 4-week training programme to prepare you for the role and have real opportunity for progression within their Legal Department.

What you need to do now
If you are interested in applying for this position click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new role, please contact Ralph Barreto at Hays Legal in complete confidence at Hays.

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