Total 43 Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1QH

Join our team at the Orchards Holiday Village close to the maritime town of Brightlingsea on the ‘Essex Sunshine Coast’.

St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO16 8LJ GBR

Job Details

Come and join our One Great Team here at Haven as a Security Team Member!

As part of our Security Team, you will…

- Monitor the premises, conduct regular perimeter patrols, and complete safety and fire equipment checks to ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone.
- Respond promptly and efficiently to emergency situations, manage and diffuse confrontations, and keep detailed records of all incidents.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for our team and guests, assist with inquiries, check guest passes, and support the wider team with ad hoc tasks when required.

What’s In It For You?
- Free use of our Leisure Facilities, including swimming pool 
- Up to 50% Discount off food on Park and 20% discount in our shops 
- Opportunity to use our Corporate Box at the O2 Arena 
- Fantastic Discounts with many national Brands & Retailers 
- 20% Discount to you, your family & friends across Haven & Warner Leisure Hotels 
- Reward & Recognition Schemes 
- Training and development opportunities including fully funded qualifications 
- Fantastic Health, Mind & Money Support Programme 
- Enhanced family friendly policies and pay* (eligibility criteria applied)

Pay Rates: £12.05 per hour

Experience and Qualifications
You may already have experience as a Door Supervisor or Security Officer within Retail, Hospitality or Leisure which is great! All we are looking for is…

- SIA license
- Experience within a similar role
- Committed and focused on delivering a professional service
- The ability to confidently deal with and diffuse any challenging situations
- Team player, who will be happy to support other departments
- Good interpersonal and communication skills as well as a positive attitude to customer care

Who are we? 
We’re part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautiful seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead. 

What’s it like to work with us? 
Working with us is ultimately defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions allowing our team members to be their authentic selves.

Working hours are on a rota over a 7 day period and could include evenings and weekends (depending on role). We aim to offer flexibility where we can, including full or part time hours. 

We would love to hear from you 
If you would like to apply for this role, click apply now. We will ask you a few questions which may take around 5 minutes, then click submit and one of the Team will be in touch. 

What can you expect during the recruitment process? 
When invited to meet with us, you will have an interview and either a practical assessment or a skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during this process, please let us know.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share. 

We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk

Job title: Public Health & Diagnostics Service Manager Reports to: Operations Director Working Location: Agile Worker Job Purpose The Public Health & Diagnostic Services Manager will be responsible for the safe, smooth, and effective operational oversight and management of the Public Health & Diagnostic Services, which includes: Cervical Screening, Cardiology, Ultrasound and NHS Health checks ensuring the management support is highly effective, visible, and responsive. This role will work closely with the Clinical Leads in order to combine clinical and managerial expertise to drive the services forward. The postholder will be responsible for the development and delivery of high-quality patient-focused and cost-effective pathways, meeting the requirements of our Commissioners and Fed strategy. The postholder will develop and provide a working environment and open culture which fosters high morale and commitment among staff and promotes their wellbeing, professional and personal development. As the Public Health & Diagnostics Service Manager, the post holder will take ownership for the budgeting, service development and workforce planning of the services. The post holder will provide advice and support at a senior level for the specialist leads, and will work closely with the Head of Federation Services and other Service Managers to maintain clinical excellence and improve services. Main Duties & Responsibilities To be accountable for the operational management and running of the Federations Public Health & Diagnostic Services. To manage, monitor and be accountable for budgets for the service to ensure financial balance at the end of the year, and to ensure that monthly positions are reviewed and actioned alongside support from the Federation Finance team. To manage and monitor performance, in partnership with the Operations Director so that the services meet financial targets Please see attached job description for full version.

Salary: £26,102 per annum, Band B
Grade: Apprentice
Fixed Term Contract: 3 years and 3 months

37 Hours per week which includes 6 hours to study for a degree in Public Health from the University of the West of England

Do you care about people living long and happy lives? Do you want everyone to have the same opportunity to be healthy? Do you want to learn more about how where we live influences our health, as much as the choices we make? If so, you might be interested in a public health career.

We are looking for a Public Health Apprentice. This is a three-year 3 month fixed term contract in the public team with paid time off to remotely study for a BSc(Hons) degree in Public Health from the University of West England (Bristol). Public Health Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship - Current higher and degree apprenticeships | UWE Bristol). You need to meet the entry criteria for application to the University which includes GCSE Mathematics and English at level 4 or above, or equivalent.

In your time with us you will complete a number of placements with the different sub-teams in order to experience the breadth of public health practice. You will combine work-based learning and study for a public health degree that is funded as part of your apprenticeship in addition to a salary. Upon completion you will also have met the requirements to apply for the professional UK Public Health Registration (UKPHR) as a Public Health Practitioner.

So that you can study we will make sure that you have 6 hours of protected time for learning within your working week.
We will provide you with a public health mentor to support you in developing your public health career, progressing on your degree course and completing the portfolio to qualify as a Public Health Practitioner. You will be supported by the regional network of Public Health apprentices and the council-wide network of apprentices. You will also be supported by a line manager, who will help you settle into the Council and look after you as an employee.

For those not able to work full time, we would ask for a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week. Flexible working hours are available.

Closing date for applications:
Redeployment only: 4th July 2024
Internal and External: 12th July 2024
Interview Date: 19th or 22nd July (TBC)

The University degree applications must be submitted by mid July and term starts in early September so we can only accept applications from candidates who, if successful, would be able to start employment no later than Monday 2nd September 2024.

You will also need to ensure you meet the national apprenticeship funding rules: Apprenticeship funding rules - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact Beth Capps, Senior Public Health Programme Manager or Olajumoke Kehinde

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
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Job Title : Legal Officer G7
Job Category : Legal
Location : Newham Dockside, London Borough of Havering
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
pay rate £20-30ph Umbrella depending upon experience.

Legal Officer (Property and Regeneration),

Job Purpose
⦁ To support the lawyers in the provision of legal advice to the Councils, Members and Officers, and support the provision of legal solutions in relevant areas of legal work to enable the Councils to progress with corporate goals.
⦁ To assist lawyers and senior lawyers in the provision of legal expertise, in a shared back office support service, contributing to the delivery of a portfolio of high quality, solution focused legal work in more than one discipline and across multiple sites, to customers in different organisations.
To provide legal and administrative support across Property and Regeneration

Specific Responsibilities
1. To support the lawyers and senior lawyers with a caseload of legal work, including personal responsibility for matters, including, but not limited to, carrying out research, drafting court pleadings, statements and correspondence, preparation of bundles and instructions to counsel, telephone conversations with customers and third parties in respect of cases, attendance at court with counsel as required, and at meetings with customers and third parties. Appropriate supervision as required by Lexcel will be provided, but the Legal Officers will be expected to work autonomously to produce creative and innovative solutions to legal issues
2. To provide support if required to strategic projects across multi-functional teams,
3. To carry out advocacy on preliminary matters if required to do so, and not to instruct external support except in accordance with agreed procedures
To work with the Administrative Support Team to ensure that all
1. support tasks are carried out at the relevant level
2. To provide advice to customers on legal matters, and liaise with other parties in proceedings in respect of the conduct of the case, with the ability to and responsibility for making appropriate decisions without supervision
3. To work some evenings, weekends and occasional public holidays in order to meet the service requirements of customers and in order to ensure appropriate representation of the Councils with residents, elected members, and external bodies.
4. Other duties – the job description indicates the main areas of activity for this post. From time to time other tasks/duties maybe required which are commensurate with the general area of responsibility and grade of the post.

Able to demonstrate and evidence a highly developed Competence in:
A legal qualification up to degree level or relevant equivalent work experience in legal practice relating to Property and Regeneration

Able to demonstrate and evidence
Knowledge and experience in:
⦁ A basic understanding of the workings of local government and the challenges being set by the new local government agenda along with the financial, legal and political context of local government.
A basic knowledge of local government powers and law and practice relating to Property and Regeneration

About Us:

Do you have an interest in Public Health and are looking to start a career in this sector? Would you like to become a crucial part of a friendly, welcoming and high achieving team, and achieve a Level 6 Apprenticeship alongside? This could be the opportunity you are looking for!

This is a 42 month Fixed Term Contract.

The Role:

This role plays a very important part within Economy, Localities and Public Health (ELPH) and wider Essex County Council structures to the Council's aspiration to become an outcome focused and evidence-based commissioning authority.

The Wellbeing and Public Health Apprentice is a developmental role, offering the opportunity to undertake a three-year programme of placements throughout the Wellbeing, Public Health and Communities Service, gaining a broad base of experience and achieving a qualification.

This role will be responsible for supporting the delivery of effective programmes of work within the defined Wellbeing and Public Health work programme to ensure outcome-based commissioning and community development of the Wellbeing, Public Health and Communities agenda.

An important facet of the role will be working effectively with others across ECC, stakeholders and partners to deliver a new, more flexible and collaborative approach.

This role will support a range of projects and activities by working on a number of thematic programmes and projects to meet strategic objectives.

As part of this role you will be upskilled via a Public Health Practitioner Level 6 Integrated Degree Apprenticeship . Study will be online from Bristol University to achieve BSc (Hons) Public Health / Public Health Practitioner. The course length is 36 months plus 3 months for End Point Assessment.

Essential Requirements for the role:

• GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Maths (or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths)

• Educated to A level standard or equivalent by experience (equivalent to at least 112 UCAS tariff points)

• Interest in Public Health or related activity service/function area
• Good communication skills with the ability to work with others to achieve tasks and deliver results

• Applicants must also meet the ESFA eligibility requirements. These are to:

• be aged 16 years or over

• be an EEA citizen (with Right to Work and Study in the UK) and not be in any other kind of full-time education (including being enrolled on any other apprenticeship programme)

• Have been ordinarily resident in the UK or EEA for three years before the apprenticeship start date

• A driver license is not essential, however candidates must have the ability travel around the county occasionally
• Be available for in-person at County Hall, Chelmsford the week commencing 8th July

Please note:

• Applicants with a previous degree will be considered on an individual basis

• Applicants who do not fit the typical entry requirements will be considered on an individual basis. In this situation evidence of recent study at a suitable, recognised Level 3 qualification or equivalent alongside a profile of relevant experience

Desirable Criteria:

• Evidence of the ability to develop skills and knowledge within role

• Working knowledge and understanding of Microsoft office packages

• Ability to contribute to proposals, decisions and developing solutions to tackle problems and achieve outcomes

• Reviews own performance and progression, seeking feedback to learn and uses it positively

What will you be doing?

• Fulfil a planned programme of job placements within the Wellbeing, Public Health and Communities Service. Meet all required criteria at the end of each placement for progression

• Build a strong understanding of how to access and use the evidence base, conduct research and provide informed advice measure, monitor and report population health and wellbeing; health needs, risks, and inequalities; and the use of services

• Supports senior officers and managers to ensure that prioritised activities are planned, and delivered in terms of, capacity and capability, to a high standard. To design and manage programmes and projects to improve health and reduce health inequalities

• Works with a range of staff and senior managers in Wellbeing, Public Health and Communities and across ECC, partners and stakeholders, promote population and community health and wellbeing, addressing the wider determinants of health and health inequalities

• Work in collaboration with partner organisations to deliver integrated activity and ensure highlights any further opportunities and efficiencies that can achieved

• Support the delivery of specific projects and activities that further the continuous improvement ethos of high performing, sustainable and cost-effective services or place shaping activities and develop cross functional links

• Supports the development of, and use, of a range of tools and techniques that ensure activity is consistent, effective and efficient and that an audit trail is maintained

• Contributes to new challenges and opportunities ensuring that risks and opportunities are identified and managed which comply with all external and internal regulation: supporting responses to calls for contributions to the consultation process

• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework

Do you have an interest in Public Health and are looking to start a career in this sector? Would you like to become a crucial part of a friendly, welcoming and high achieving team, and achieve a Level 6 Apprenticeship alongside? This could be the opportunity you are looking for!

This is a 42 month Fixed Term Contract.

The Role:

This role plays a very important part within Economy, Localities and Public Health (ELPH) and wider Essex County Council structures to the Council's aspiration to become an outcome focused and evidence-based commissioning authority.

The Wellbeing and Public Health Apprentice is a developmental role, offering the opportunity to undertake a three-year programme of placements throughout the Wellbeing, Public Health and Communities Service, gaining a broad base of experience and achieving a qualification.

This role will be responsible for supporting the delivery of effective programmes of work within the defined Wellbeing and Public Health work programme to ensure outcome-based commissioning and community development of the Wellbeing, Public Health and Communities agenda.

An important facet of the role will be working effectively with others across ECC, stakeholders and partners to deliver a new, more flexible and collaborative approach.

This role will support a range of projects and activities by working on a number of thematic programmes and projects to meet strategic objectives.

As part of this role you will be upskilled via a Public Health Practitioner Level 6 Integrated Degree Apprenticeship . Study will be online from Bristol University to achieve BSc (Hons) Public Health / Public Health Practitioner. The course length is 36 months plus 3 months for End Point Assessment.

What our apprentices say:

"I love the apprenticeship process as you're getting paid as you learn. I have been able to make good connections with other employees and really good relationships throughout my journey so far. It's a great starting point to anyone who hasn't got a clear idea of what work they would like to pursue. Also, the apprenticeship allowed me to try multiple different types of jobs when opportunities came up, so I was able to see what I liked, and what I was good at."

"The team I work with are very supportive and everybody is happy to help and answer questions. They will rally together to give you the correct information, whether it be for an assignment for my apprenticeship or something on the job."

Essential Requirements for the role:

• GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Maths (or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths)

• Educated to A level standard or equivalent by experience (equivalent to at least 112 UCAS tariff points)

• Interest in Public Health or related activity service/function area
• Good communication skills with the ability to work with others to achieve tasks and deliver results

• Applicants must also meet the ESFA eligibility requirements. These are to:

• be aged 16 years or over

• be an EEA citizen (with Right to Work and Study in the UK) and not be in any other kind of full-time education (including being enrolled on any other apprenticeship programme)

• Have been ordinarily resident in the UK or EEA for three years before the apprenticeship start date

• A driver license is not essential, however candidates must have the ability travel around the county occasionally
• Be available for in-person at County Hall, Chelmsford the week commencing 8th July

Please note:

• Applicants with a previous degree will be considered on an individual basis

• Applicants who do not fit the typical entry requirements will be considered on an individual basis. In this situation evidence of recent study at a suitable, recognised Level 3 qualification or equivalent alongside a profile of relevant experience

Desirable Criteria:

• Evidence of the ability to develop skills and knowledge within role

• Working knowledge and understanding of Microsoft office packages

• Ability to contribute to proposals, decisions and developing solutions to tackle problems and achieve outcomes

• Reviews own performance and progression, seeking feedback to learn and uses it positively

What will you be doing?

• Fulfil a planned programme of job placements within the Wellbeing, Public Health and Communities Service. Meet all required criteria at the end of each placement for progression

• Build a strong understanding of how to access and use the evidence base, conduct research and provide informed advice measure, monitor and report population health and wellbeing; health needs, risks, and inequalities; and the use of services

• Supports senior officers and managers to ensure that prioritised activities are planned, and delivered in terms of, capacity and capability, to a high standard. To design and manage programmes and projects to improve health and reduce health inequalities

• Works with a range of staff and senior managers in Wellbeing, Public Health and Communities and across ECC, partners and stakeholders, promote population and community health and wellbeing, addressing the wider determinants of health and health inequalities

• Work in collaboration with partner organisations to deliver integrated activity and ensure highlights any further opportunities and efficiencies that can achieved

• Support the delivery of specific projects and activities that further the continuous improvement ethos of high performing, sustainable and cost-effective services or place shaping activities and develop cross functional links

• Supports the development of, and use, of a range of tools and techniques that ensure activity is consistent, effective and efficient and that an audit trail is maintained

• Contributes to new challenges and opportunities ensuring that risks and opportunities are identified and managed which comply with all external and internal regulation: supporting responses to calls for contributions to the consultation process

• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework

About The Role
OCS Group is looking to recruit Security Officers to work at a world-renowned Scientific Research Institute in Hinxton, Cambridgeshire. Successful applicants must be able to provide an efficient and professional security service to the campus clients and visitors, demonstrating the highest level of customer service.

The vacancy is for a full-time Security Officer working 56 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern working 12-hour shifts 3 days, 3 nights, and 3 off, including weekends and public holidays. You will be working on a 3-day-on-3-day-off shift pattern, 56 hours per week on a permanent, full-time basis. Roles and Responsibilities

• Undertake Internal and external foot patrols.
• High level control room monitoring of access control, CCTV and alarm systems.
• Ensuring all procedures, site/assignment instructions and SOP's are followed at all times
• Site entry, car park barrier control and traffic Management.
• After hours Reception duties
• Accurate report writing using computer based software

Skills and requirements

• SIA Licence (manned guarding or door supervisor) essential and CCTV Licence desirable
• Previous Security experience would be desirable but not essential
• Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal English are essential.
• Smart and professional appearance, good observational and customer service skills are essential
• Ability to use your own initiative and work as part of a diverse team
• Computer literate in MS word, Excel and Outlook
• Clean UK Drivers Licence and own reliable transport are essential as no access to public transport in the area
• Physically capable of undertaking foot patrols totalling 15,000 steps per shift

Site Benefit

• Full uniform and PPE provided
• Comprehensive Training
• Competitive pay rate
• A pension scheme- to save for the future - eligibility rules apply
• Access to High Street discounts
• Access to low interest loans
• Recognition scheme 'OCS Stars'- monetary rewards given to top performers
• Training and Development- apprenticeships, e-learning, English as a Second Language and our award nominated 'Impact' Program
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to work scheme- discounted bicycles
• Free onsite parking

About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland, part of the OCS Group, is a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.

Role: Prison Security Escort

Location: HMP Chelmsford

Standard Rate: £12.09 per hour + 33 days holiday pay

Overtime rate: £18.15ph (overtime after 37.5 hours)

Duration: Temporary with the potential to be long term

Typical hours: Monday to Friday: 08:00-17:00

As a Prison Security Escort, you will work alongside the prison service, supporting our client who is responsible for the maintenance of the buildings. You will be a part of security team where you will escort and oversee contractors such as carpenters, plumbers and electricians, whilst they complete their maintenance work.

Duties of a Prison Security Escort Include (but not limited to)

• Checking the identification of the contractors
• Booking in and out of the contractors
• Escorting contractors through the prison to their place of work
• Overseeing contractors whilst they are working
• Checking contractor tools are all accounted for prior to leaving work area
• Using the radio to request permission to move contractors within the prison
• Checking contractors have been briefed on security measures

About You:

• You will have good communication skills
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Be safety conscious
• Have been living in the UK for the past 3+ years
• Be able to pass security vetting (includes providing references, passing security police checks & providing photo identification)

Why should you apply?

• 33 days holiday per year
• No experience required
• Full training provided
• Access to internal roles within a government facility, often with the potential to apply to permanent positions

Due to the nature of the environment, you will be asked to complete the standard Security Vetting for the establishments.

If you are interested in this Prison Security Escort position based at Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6LQ please apply and we will be in touch.

SkyBlue is an equal opportunity employer.

Safety Critical Staff - COSS ES LXA
Anglia/Suffolk

Full Time, Starting early May
PAYE Umbrella - very competitive rates of pay

CALLING ALL SAFETY CRITICAL RAIL STAFF

We are looking for Engineering Supervisors (ES), Controllers of Site Safety (COSS), Level Crossing Attendants (LXA) and Points Ops to join a major infrastructure project in the Anglia/Suffolk areas.

These are long term major infrastructure works requiring reliable and experienced personnel.

Competencies Required:
All must have:
PTS AC/DCCR
Small Tools
Manual Handling
Emergency First Aid - Electrification
LXA / COSS / ES / Points Op

If you are an Engineering Supervisor, COSS, LXA or Points Op - get in touch today!

What you may like to know

Shifts are day & night shifts, across Saturday to Friday
Benefits of working for CRS
Company van and fuel (if part of a gang)
Competitive rates of pay
Career progression

Why work for CRS?
CRS is a rapidly expanding, innovative company, supplying a wide spectrum of manpower solutions to the Railway Infrastructure, London Underground and Construction Industries.

Not for you but know someone who may be interested? Send them our way!

CRS is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependants, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.

CRS has a fair and comprehensive selection procedure. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within ten days your application has been unsuccessful. However, please check your junk email folder to ensure that an email from us hasn't been blocked by your spam filter.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments in order for all candidates who are successfully put through to the interview stage to be able to attend.

Employment Lawyer - Dispute Resolution and Employment Law Team

Permanent, Full Time

Up to £53,701 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Anywhere worker

Closing Date: 9th April 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. We welcome applications from candidates interested in a part time or job share opportunity.

We are currently recruiting for an Employment Lawyer to be part of a specialist Employment 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.

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.

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, and be 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 is a brilliant opportunity for the right person to develop their employment law skills and experience and build strong relationships with internal and external partners.

The Role

The successful post holder will be responsible for the delivery of all aspects of legal advice within the Employment Section, where you will be expected to build strong relationships with internal and external partners. This position will be fast-paced and it is therefore imperative you are confident in handling a full caseload consisting of both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters including, but not limited to, the following matters:

- Discrimination claims

- Unfair dismissal

- TUPE

- Restructures and redundancies

- Trade union provisions

- Pensions experience desirable although not essential.

Job Purpose

As a qualified employment lawyer you will join a team that prides itself on the provision of high quality advice, information, analysis and interpretation to clients that underpin effective decision making, meaningful performance management and meets statutory requirements.

Achieving good client service and making a real and demonstrable difference to the delivery of ELS' business and the business of our clients is core to our ethos.

You will be involved in potentially high profile and ground-breaking employment matters and will advise clients on all aspects of employment law issues in demanding circumstances which will at times have far reaching consequences.

The successful applicant will be a qualified solicitor or barrister, ideally with a minimum of 2 years' post-qualification (although qualified solicitors or barristers with less than 2 years' post qualification will also be considered) and a member of the appropriate professional body. The post holder must have significant commercial awareness to contribute to the development of new external streams of business and the ability to build excellent working relationships. This role is working within the Dispute Resolution and Employment Law Team.

Service/Functional Accountabilities

As part of the Essex Legal Services' Dispute Resolution and Employment Law team, the post-holder will be responsible and accountable for:

• Providing timely and accurate legal advice across the Council and to external clients, including constructively challenging and exploring alternative options where appropriate to produce the best possible outcomes.
• Delivering outcomes against the business plan for legal services, which supports and drives the Council's wider Organisation Strategy and vision.
• Acting as a legal practitioner and advocate providing specialist advice, professional consultation and support to colleagues (where appropriate) within your team.
• Understanding client needs and providing them with a service they value; driving the delivery of productivity and efficiency improvement.
• Maintaining and actively progressing a full and varied caseload.
• Supporting the development of current and future business opportunities, to promote the Essex Legal Services' vision to the external market.
• Building strong working relationships across the team, the Council, schools, other local authorities and the private sector to ensure a quality advice service is provided to the customer.
• Understanding and performing delegated functions as detailed in the Council's constitution (and as amended from time to time).
• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives that are defined annually within the performance management framework.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Qualified solicitor/barrister with current membership of the Law Society or Bar Standards Board.
• Evidence of continuing professional development, 2 years post-qualified experience and expert knowledge in relevant professional area (although lawyers with less post-qualified experience will be considered).
• Experience of working within a legal setting in a politically sensitive environment, providing high-quality advice to a wide range of clients.
• Experience of a full range of employment law matters including but not limited to dealing with employment tribunals, unfair dismissal claims, discrimination matters, disciplinary and grievances, capability issues and TUPE.
• Commercial awareness with sufficient professional credibility to maintain the existing client base.
• Ability to work and think independently while maintaining focus on delivering team and corporate objectives.
• Proven track record of building strong working relationships across a large, complex organisation and with internal and external partners/stakeholders and clients.
• Ability to provide clear and succinct advice on complex matters to both to both the client base and junior colleagues.
• A strong focus on outcomes to achieve strategic objectives.

To read more about us please visit: 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: https://workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-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.

Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found here pay and reward

To view our Organisational Behaviours information please follow this link.

What you should do next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website.

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To provide operational leadership and management to the Trusts Medical Secretarial Service. Identify options, develop and implement business plans for continuous service improvement that develop and support innovative practice and facilitate service change. Ensure that robust systems of work and procedures are in place to meet corporate administration standards enabling the provision of all required data to secure all appropriate income for the Trust. To take responsibility for ensuring that the Trust meet the current administrative targets within the service level agreement with Mid & South Essex ICB. To support Senior Management in the review, development, improvement and modernisation of the administrative services, implementing the necessary and appropriate organisational change with particular focus on the implementation of digital dictation systems. To embrace technology to ensure accuracy, speed and efficiency are achieved.

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.2 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, Cardiff

Salary: £55,573 - £63,643 and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

If you dont have the level of skills or experience required, we may be able to offer a lower grade role.

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

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, youll be responsible for managing Cyber Security incidents and threats to much of the UKs 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.

Incident Response

- 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 participate in problem and change management forums where required.

- Engineering and Continuous Improvement.

- 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.

- Follow up on deficiencies identified in reviews to ensure that appropriate remediation measures have been taken.

- Report risks using the defined escalation processes.

What do I need?

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

- Inquisitive mindset and attention to detail.

- Significant work experience managing incidents.

- Knowledge of automation and scripting.

- In depth knowledge of Infrastructure, cloud, networking and common operating systems.

- Good written, interpersonal and analytical skills, able to negotiate successful outcomes with all levels of the organisation.

- 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.

- Strong familiarity with Cyber Security standards and frameworks (eg. NIST, ISO27001).

- Awareness of Operational Technology Security.

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.

Salary: £31,199 - £35,579
Grade: D
1 Year Fixed Term Contract
37 Hours per Week

The successful candidate will assist in the provision of legal services and support to the Housing & Litigation Department. The role will ensure that work is done at the right level. The lawyers in the team are currently dealing with their own admin and low-level legal work. The role will drive efficiencies and enable the lawyers to respond to the large increase in disrepair claims and other cases in a more timely and efficient manner.

The Housing, Civil and Prosecutions department deals with Civil Litigation, Prosecutions and Licensing. The housing team deals with a wide range of housing law - from possession claim, homelessness Appeals at the County Court, Judicial Review, Anti-Social Behavior, general Injunctions proceedings and Disrepair claims.

The role is critical to ensure that the team has the capacity to manage the volume of legal work, especially current increase in disrepair (or more properly "housing conditions") claims.

The department has always been a busy department and our objective is to build a knowledge, proactive and interactive department which at its heart we build positive productive relationships with our clients and other legal colleagues.

To undertake the role of Legal Support Officer, providing paralegal support (including opening case file, court bundling, redaction, compliance with the relevant Pre-Action Protocol requirements, corresponding with client, opponent and other third party, assisting with Court proceedings and other case management functions, updating case schedules, spreadsheets periodically and assisting with general admin duty as and when required. You will be required to:

- Work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative.
- Manage relationships with Senior Management and officers in other Departments effectively and proactively.
- Assist driving the performance management framework.
- Assist on the implementation of best value, quality initiatives and improvements to client care.
- Collate and analyse data.
- Assist in driving forward IT and e-government objectives in Legal Services.
- Grasp and assimilate new information quickly.
- Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Adopt a proactive approach to providing legal support.
- Relate the Council's key policy objectives to the provision of the legal service.

If you would like further information about the role, please contact Godwin Mangse -
Closing Date: 1st January 2024
Interview Date: TBC

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
JobProfile-Legal-Support-Officer-PDF.pdf

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