Total 87 Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in Exeter, BS1 1EH

Your new firm
This top tier law firm is one of the most ambitious and fastest growing in the Southwest market and has a highly regarded Financial Services Litigation team that has been enjoying steady growth. With a solid stable of leading banking clients, this team are confident and in growth mode and are looking to recruit a number of Solicitor to strengthen the team.


Your new role
You will have the opportunity to join this market-leading practice where you will be able to develop long-term relationships with institutional clients, managing your own caseloads while supporting senior members of the team on larger projects. Your caseload will include key financial services clients such as the UK's major banks, building societies and niche lenders.


What you'll need to succeed
You will be a recently qualified litigator who has trained and qualified with a reputable Litigation practice with excellent client management and technical experience. A confident litigator, you will be used to shouldering responsibility and running your own matters, but have ambition for more. Experience of handling Banking or wider Financial Services Litigation would be a distinct advantage but applications from Commercial and Insurance Litigators would be equally welcome.


What you'll get in return
In return, you will have the opportunity to work for a Top Directory ranked team in their sector, joining one of the firm's fastest growing and most profitable teams. With a commitment to bespoke ongoing training throughout your career, you will be working in a collaborative and results-focused team.
With both flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit full or part-time Lawyers, and those already in the Southwest or those looking to relocate to the Southwest in the future.


What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role or are looking for further information, please contact Sheldon Carlisle in complete confidence at Hays Legal.
If this job isn't right for you, but you are looking for a new job, please feel free to get in touch on 0117 374 6300 for a confidential discussion on 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.

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

Your new firm
This top tier law firm is one of the most ambitious and fastest growing in the Southwest market and has a highly regarded Financial Services Litigation team that has been enjoying steady growth. With a solid stable of leading banking clients, this team are confident and in growth mode and are looking to recruit a number of Solicitor to strengthen the team.


Your new role
You will have the opportunity to join this market-leading practice where you will be able to develop long-term relationships with institutional clients, managing your own caseloads while supporting senior members of the team on larger projects. Your caseload will include key financial services clients such as the UK's major banks, building societies and niche lenders.


What you'll need to succeed
You will be a recently qualified litigator who has trained and qualified with a reputable Litigation practice with excellent client management and technical experience. A confident litigator, you will be used to shouldering responsibility and running your own matters, but have ambition for more. Experience of handling Banking or wider Financial Services Litigation would be a distinct advantage but applications from Commercial and Insurance Litigators would be equally welcome.


What you'll get in return
In return, you will have the opportunity to work for a Top Directory ranked team in their sector, joining one of the firm's fastest growing and most profitable teams. With a commitment to bespoke ongoing training throughout your career you will be working in a collaborative and results-focused team.
With both flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit full or part-time Property Litigators, and those already in the Southwest or those looking to relocate to the Southwest in the future.


What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role or are looking for further information, please contact Sheldon Carlisle in complete confidence at Hays Legal. 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.

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

Your new firm
This top tier law firm is one of the most ambitious and fastest growing in the Southwest market and has a highly regarded Financial Services Litigation team that has been enjoying steady growth. With a solid stable of leading banking clients, this team is confident and in growth mode again and are looking for a legal director or leading senior associate to strengthen the team.


Your new role
You will be the key point of contact for strategic clients and be a trusted business advisor to your clients. You will be used to developing long-term relationships with institutional clients, managing your own caseloads, and supervising junior members of the team. Your caseload will include key financial services clients such as the UK's major banks, building societies and niche lenders.


What you'll need to succeed
You will be an established Senior Financial Services Litigator with a reputable practice operating in a leadership role, or an accomplished FS Litigator looking for the opportunity to take on a more senior role. You will have solid experience of operating in the financial services sector and be confident in supervising and managing a team.


What you'll get in return
In return, you will have the opportunity to work for a Top Directory ranked team in their sector, joining one of the firm's fastest growing and most profitable teams. With a commitment to bespoke ongoing training throughout your career, you will be working in a collaborative and focussed team.


With both flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit full or part-time Lawyers, and those already in the Southwest or those looking to relocate to the Southwest in the 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 contact Sheldon Carlisle in complete confidence at Hays Legal.


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.

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

For further information about this role please see attached the job description. PLEASE NOTE: Internal candidates are asked to seek approval from their current SWASFT line manager prior to applying for this secondment opportunity.

Your new firm
This award-winning Top 100 firm has been a remarkable success story in recent years. Having expanded significantly throughout the last decade, they continue to grow at a steady pace, winning significant clients along the way.


Your new role
The firm's highly regarded construction team enjoys instructions from major regional and national clients ranging from developers to contractors and employers, advising on domestic and international Contentious matters. The team are now keen to recruit an experienced Construction Senior Associate or Legal Director who specialises in providing complex Contentious Construction advice.


What you'll need to succeed
You will have worked for a leading Construction practice and be used to running your own caseload of complex contentious construction matters, for clients ranging from developers to contractors and employers. Experience of handling adjudications, arbitration and litigation is highly desirable.


You will have an excellent track record of managing key client relationships and supervising and developing juniors in your team.


What you'll get in return
Ambitious and entrepreneurial, this firm are great at supporting and fast-tracking lawyers with flair who share their ethos. With an established caseload of existing work awaiting, this role presents as a fantastic opportunity to develop your Construction career with a market leader. There is plenty of headroom for progression through to partnership for the right candidate and the support around you to back you.


This opportunity will be able to be based out of any of the firm's Southwest offices, including Bristol, Exeter or Plymouth, but you enjoy access to City quality work with all the benefits of living in the Southwest. With both flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit full or part-time lawyers, and those already in the Southwest or those looking to relocate to the Southwest in the future.


What you need to do now
If you are interested in applying for this position or would like some further details, please contact Sheldon Carlisle in complete confidence at Hays Legal.


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.

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

£11.54 per hour

Up to 48 hours a week

Various Co Op Retail Stores over the Bristol area

Job DescriptionMitie has a great opportunity for a Support Security Officer to join the Total Security Management Team.

Support Security Officers must be available to cover various shift patterns as well as being flexible in their approach to working locations and potential changes to working patterns.

Main Duties

-The support security officer will demonstrate their character as determined, trustworthy, attentive and approachable at all times when welcoming clients and customers - ensuring ID badges are created, allocated and collected when appropriate.

-As the first point of contact for to all customers and clients, the Security Agents must have geographically aware of their local surroundings.

-Travel to various retail client sites to cover sickness, holiday and provide support to the core team when required.

-Must be able to man the phones, emails, IT systems, CCTV and Alarms, Doors and Car park if need be.

-The support security officer must spot and stop all suspicious sightings or potential criminal activity and retain full control until the arrival of emergency services.

-Report to the Security Operations Manager - they must record, report and escalate all sightings and arrests on a regular basis.

QualificationsPerson Specification

-The support security officer will need to be a team player with an enthusiastic attitude.

-The support security officer should be able to work on own initiative.

-Retail Security experience.

-Ability to travel to various sites.

-Flexible Approach to work to suit the business needs.

-Excellent communication skills are required both written and verbal.

-It is important the Security Officer is calm under pressure.

-Understand the Health and Safety at Work Act, relevant Criminal, Civil Law and Police and Criminal Evidence Act.

-Door Supervision or Security Guarding License essential.

Additional informationIt's the little things that count -

On top of the usual rewards you'd expect to see from a large company, such as - holidays, pension, tax-free childcare schemes and cycle to work schemes, we also provide many extra benefits to enhance our people's well-being and enjoyment at work.

Note:This job description Is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for this position and the range of duties undertaken. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder throughout the period of employment. The job description may be varied from time to time by the Company to reflect changes in the post holder's role and/or the needs of the business.

For all internal applicants, please note Terms and Conditions are non-transferable

Your new firm
Our Top 100 international client are top of their game in the Insurance Litigation sector. You will be joining the Bristol office of this fantastic firm with an international presence. The client's Insurance Group has a well-established client base, acting for market leading liability insurers in the provision of their employers, public and products liability services.

Your new role
The role will predominantly be dealing with personal injury claims with the opportunity to become involved in associated regulatory matters such as health and safety investigations/prosecutions and inquests. There is also the opportunity to deal with the regulation of products.

You will have the opportunity to work within a vibrant and growing team where the work will be very varied, interesting and challenging. You will be given the opportunity to show you can run the cases successfully and you will be given autonomy to make your own mark on the files. On top of this, you will have the opportunity to get involved with business development and client initiatives.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with relevant defendant insurance litigation experience with a leading insurance firm. You will be able to confidently communicate with both insurers and insureds. Familiarity with court proceedings is a given as is your understanding of legal procedures. Also experience, or an interest in gaining experience, in Product Law and Health & Safety would be ideal.
Wider Commercial or Civil Litigation experience would also be considered if you have a strong interest in and awareness of the Insurance Litigation industry.

What you'll get in return
This is an exciting time to become part of our client's insurance litigation group. A competitive salary is on offer and the chance to move your Insurance Litigation career on to the next level at a practice that is stamping its mark on the Insurance market in the Southwest.

With both flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit full or part-time Insurance Litigators who are already based in the Southwest, or who are looking to move to the region in the near future.

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.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact Ralph Barreto for a confidential discussion about your career.

We would expect candidates to have gained the requisite PQE to apply for this role, but this does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less PQE.

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

Your new firm
Our Top international client is renowned for their dominance in the Insurance sector and following another successful year, are looking to recruit a number of talented litigation lawyers from NQ through to Senior Associate to join their top directory ranked Insurance Litigation team in Bristol.


Your new role
You will be joining a highly regarded team that provides the full spectrum of litigation support to household name clients in the insurance sector.


As an Insurance Litigation lawyer, you will have the opportunity to consider working for a number of differing teams handling a challenging caseload of high-value defendant insurance litigation work. This would include the full raft of professional negligence work, including claims against property managers, planning consultants, insurance brokers, insolvency practitioners, accountants, directors and officers, valuers and surveyors, solicitors and other professional advisors.


You will be acting as first point of contact for clients on a day to day basis, providing them with commercially focused legal advice. You will be responsible for handling a varied workload in accordance with client protocols and with an appropriate level of supervision. For more experienced litigators, you will have the opportunity, should you want it, of supervising juniors in the team or developing and managing key client relationships.


What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced litigation lawyer with an excellent track record of litigation experience. This may be in the realm of Professional Indemnity, however broader Commercial Litigation and Civil Litigation experience will also be considered. You will possess excellent relationship and client handling skills. You will also be able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day-to-day issues. You will enjoy being a key team player by supporting members of the team.


What you'll get in return
You will have the opportunity to work for an international Professional Risks market leader and a firm with both a global reach and a significant presence in the Bristol market. You will receive a competitive salary and good benefits package, together with ongoing career development support throughout your career.


With both flexible and hybrid working options available, this is a great opportunity that would suit full or part-time Insurance Litigation lawyers who are already based in the Southwest, or who are looking to move to the region in the near future. An opportunity not to be missed.


What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role or are looking for further information, please do not hesitate to Sheldon Carlisle.


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.

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

Job Title: Senior Security Manager
Location: Aston Vale, Bristol
Compensation: Competitive + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent - Flexible / Hybrid working available.
Role ID: SF54517

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 Senior Security Manager at our Ashton Vale site.

The role

As a Senior Security Manager, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. This pivotal role entails providing high-level security support for a key MoD Contract within the Mission Systems business. You'll be responsible for ensuring the seamless and comprehensive delivery of all Contract-related security matters, guaranteeing the ongoing safe and secure operation of our business.

This position is crucial within the realm of security for mission systems and the wider Babcock group, offering substantial responsibility and involvement in an innovative team.

Day to day you will:

• Ensuring that all security requirements are met by the Contract and are compliant with Babcock Policy and other internal requirements as well as all external contractual obligations, legal requirements, and policy frameworks. This will require a sound knowledge and broad experience of managing Physical Security, Personnel Security, IT Security, IA Risk Management practices across a complex and agile business.

• Leading on the collaboration of effective security plans and providing timely input to the Customer led Security Working Group.

• Overseeing the development of Movement Plans and Risk Assessments around deployable assets both UK and overseas.

• Providing support and ensuring compliance to Prime Contract obligations in accordance with Delegated Authority approval and Security process requirements.

• Working collaboratively with the project teams to provide timely advice and accurate interpretations of security conditions associated with Contracting Authority security requirements. In addition, to support Commercial and Supply Chain activities ensuring such security conditions are properly flowed down and accurately implemented.

• Fostering and promoting a key liaison role at all levels within the Contract and acting as the focal point lead for all security matters for the Authority.

• Responsibility for regulating, monitoring, and reporting on the secure operating processes of all protective security systems.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement with 1 or 2 days in the office each week at our Ashton Vale site.

Essential experience of the Senior Security Manager

• A thorough working knowledge of all aspects of the Cabinet Office Security framework GOV S007as well as JSP 440 and other relevant and associated publications.

• Strong experience leading and developing a team of skilled security professionals.

• Good knowledge of security risk management practices and the identification, implementation and monitoring of current risk mitigation techniques and processes.

• Experience of producing accurate security risk assessments and being able to recommend proportionate mitigations and solutions to risk and vulnerabilities.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve SC clearance level for this role.

Our Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance

• Matched contribution pension scheme up to 8% of salary, 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.

Closing date: 04/12/2023

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

-To be responsible for the day-to-day operation of Security.

-Be the first point of contact for the Security team and deal with day-to-day matters such as standards of dress, discipline, and conduct are met and adhered to.

-Assist in on-going training to resident security teams and ensure all new security officers are fully trained and inducted to the site procedures and policies including CCTV, access control systems, deliveries and removals, fire alarms and intruder alarm.

-Develop teamwork within the workforce, ensuring high morale through effective motivational methods.

-Assist in review of Security Officers performance and development.

-To assist in any security / equipment investigations, i.e. thefts, missing items, complaints etc.

-Provide customer / client liaison as and when required.

-Ensure Assignment Instructions are adhered to at all times by security and shipping personnel.

-Ensure that any important messages are conveyed in the Security Handover and that all security personnel read and acknowledge them.

-Ensuring security records and logs are being kept up to date.

-Ensure the security team are compliant with all relevant legislation on data protection.

What we are looking for

-Previous Security Experience

-SIA License

-SC Clearance desirable

-Good literacy and communication skills and have excellent verbal and written English.

-Be computer and software literate.

-Reliability, self- motivation and ability to use own initiative and work without supervision.

-The ability to solve problems, make decisions and prioritise.

-The ability to transfer self-motivation to staff.

-The ability, tact and diplomacy to deal with people at all levels.

-Self-confidence and an interest in self-development.

-An interest in the continuous improvement of the Company's performance.

-The nature of the role is such that it is essential that the post holder has and will maintain an excellent record of attendance and timekeeping.

£12.55 per hour

40 hours a week

Must be able to drive and have your own vehicle as you will be required to travel to Coop Retail stores in the Bristol area.

Job Overview

-Mitie has a great opportunity for a Retail Elite Security Officer to join the Team.

-Retail Elite Security Officers are required to cover various shift patterns as well as being flexible in their approach to working locations and potential changes to working patterns.

Main Duties

-The elite security officer will demonstrate their character as trustworthy, attentive, and approachable when welcoming clients and customers

-To always add a courteous greeting and excellent customer service

-As the first point of contact for all customers and clients, the elite security officer must be geographically aware of their local surroundings.

-You will be able to protect customers and colleagues from physical and verbal abuse, also deterring violence and public order offences

-Respond to any on site incidents and request for assistance from emergency services or Duty Manager if required

-Reporting to the Security Operations Manager - they must record, report, and escalate all incidents using the process/system/technology as required throughout their shift.

Training

-Fully and satisfactorily complete all required competency training.

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

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

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 call emergency services and Communication Centre to report all serious incidents.

What we are looking for

-The elite security officer will need to be a team player with an enthusiastic attitude.

-Able to work on their own initiative.

-Retail Security experience preferable.

-Flexible Approach to work to suit the business needs with an ability to work with different teams as required

-Excellent communication skills are required both written and verbal.

-Capability in the use of technology

-An ambassador for great customer service

-It is important the Elite Security Officer is calm under pressure.

-Understand the Health and Safety at Work Act, relevant Criminal, Civil Law and Police and Criminal Evidence Act.

-Frontline Door Supervisor or Security Guarding License essential.

About The Role
We are recruiting a Corporate Security Officer to support in providing safety, security and front of house support. You'll play a key role in the security team's delivery of a professional service to high profile businesses, with a firm focus on delivering high levels of customer service.

You will be working on a rotating shift days and nights, 56 hours per week.

Your main responsibilities will also include:

• Providing concierge, front of house and reception duties, including personally welcoming clients, customers and employees
• Managing building access control for staff, visitors and contractors
• Carrying out security patrols and Health & Safety checks
• Monitoring Fire, Security and Intruder Alarms & Building Management Systems
• Undertaking a range of administrative tasks

To succeed in this role you will also need:

• Experience of working within a professional, corporate security environment
• An SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guarding licence (essential)
• Computer literacy
• Enjoys dealing with people at all levels

What will you get in return?

• 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' Programme
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to work scheme- discounted bicycles
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- 24-7 Wellbeing Support

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.