Total 84 Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset

• Develops long and short-range program goals and objectives, priorities, and schedules. Develops the budget consistent with available funding resources to support the mission. Responsible for scheduling obligations and expenditures.
• Determine staffing need based on assigned workload, schedule, track, and recommend adjustments in order to fully use available resources.
• Monitor assigned contracts for compliance with construction CMR requirements. Raise deviations and advance solution in a timely manner. Ensure all reporting requirements are met.
• Personally, or through project engineers, provide technical supervision and administrative field control over construction performed by contractors on assigned contracts.
• Interprets plans and contract requirements and assures continuing Quality Assurance inspection of operations to assure construction complies with contract requirements. Makes periodic Quality Assurance visits to assigned projects.
• Resolve conflicting plan details or requirements, which become evident as construction progresses. Exercise engineering judgement to effect a practical solution to problems encountered.
• Personally or through project engineers monitor contract progress and obtain revised schedules when work is more than 10% behind schedule. Perform contract close out actions in a timely manner.
• As Administrative Contracting Officer ensure that modifications and other contract actions are processed in accordance with regulations and district policy.
• Supervises directly or through others the activities of a staff of project engineers, office engineers, construction representatives, engineering interns, engineering technicians, and clerical personnel assigned to the Resident and Area Offices.
• Assigns workload, explains areas of difficulty, plans/establishes new work methods, and interprets the more complex regulations, guides, and administrative polices. Selects employees, provides for training, and monitors/rates performance.

Receptionist - National Probation Service

Location: Harrogate

Pay: 11.44

Job Type: Temporary

Sector: Public Sector

Hours: 37 hours a week (Monday - Friday)

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About the Client:

The Probation Service is a statutory criminal justice service that supervises high-risk offenders released into the community.

What Will Be Your Day to Day Responsibilities?

Within the role of receptionist, you will take on varying duties which will include but not be limited to:

• Act as the first point of contact for people on probation and visitors, delivering a professional greeting in person, via telephone, and email.
• Manage visitor processes including logging arrival/departure times, notifying staff, and issuing visitor passes and security fobs.
• Handle all reception-based enquiries efficiently and with a customer-focused approach.
• Oversee building logistics, including managing mail, ordering PPE and office supplies, receiving deliveries, and organising bookings for rooms, hot desks, and parking.
• Support meetings and events by setting up rooms, managing equipment, and registering attendees as required.
• Administer bus fares, travel warrants, and petty cash, including transporting funds between sites.
• Ensure building safety and security by performing tasks like fire alarm and panic button tests, monitoring CCTV, and acting as a Fire Warden or First Aider when necessary.
• Report building faults, maintain logs of repairs, and escalate urgent maintenance issues to appropriate channels.
• Respond to and defuse potentially volatile situations, recognising when to involve management or external security, and taking appropriate actions for safeguarding or risk concerns.
• Cover late-night reporting shifts (up to 9pm) approximately once every 3-4 weeks (Monday - Thursday).

What's in this for you?

Working as a receptionist in the National Probation Service offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the criminal justice system by providing vital administrative support. Receptionists play a crucial role in managing the front desk, greeting visitors, and directing inquiries, which helps ensure the smooth operation of the organisation.

This position allows individuals to develop strong communication and organisational skills while engaging with a diverse range of people, including probation officers, clients, and stakeholders. Additionally, working in this capacity provides a sense of fulfilment by being part of a team dedicated to promoting rehabilitation and public safety within the community.

Diversity in the workplace:

Brook Street are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

This Lead Transportation Security Officer position is located at Devils Lake Regional Airport (DVL), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Lead Transportation Security Officer (LTSO), you will be responsible for leading at least three full-performance level Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and, as assigned, trainee and apprentice level TSOs. As an LTSO, you will identify, distribute, and balance workloads and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow and skill level. You will make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing input to supervisors and managers concerning a variety of human resources matters including, but not limited to, employee performance, promotions, reassignments, awards, etc.
• Implementing security screening procedures in accordance with TSA objectives and directives.
• Assisting with investigations of incidents, and preparing incident reports or other documents that convey required information.
• Responding to breaches of security and emergency situations.
• Training team members, monitoring and reporting on the status and progress of work, and representing the team in communications with the supervisor or manager for the purpose of obtaining resources (e.g., computer hardware and software, etc.).

A leading legal practice in Newcastle has a wonderful opportunity for an outstanding property litigation solicitor. My client is looking for a solicitor who is at least 4 years qualified with direct property litigation experience, although depending on the particular specific experience that a candidate can bring to the role, my client may consider those who are slightly outside that level of experience.

Candidates applying for the role can expect to be involved in a wide-ranging disputes role dealing with both commercial and residential property matters. Specifically, the successful candidate will be involved in work concerning, amongst other things, assured/assured shorthold/regulated tenancies; 1954 Act lease renewals; dilapidations; possessions; telecommunications; trespass issues and agricultural issues.

My client is consistently recognised as having one of the best working cultures and is always acknowledged for the opportunities provided to both existing and new colleagues. Hybrid working is in operation with my client's policy being 2-3 days a week in the office with the remainder being working from home. There are also plenty of opportunities for people to get involved in extracurricular activities, including various sporting and charity-based initiatives.

This vacancy is only suitable for candidates who are qualified lawyers within the England and Wales jurisdiction.

For further information about this role, please contact Samuel Higgins at Hays Legal (0113 200 3717 / ).

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Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

This position may be filled at either GG-07 or GG-09 grade level, please indicate the grade for which you want to be considered. Incumbent may be advanced non-competitively to the established target grade upon meeting developmental benchmarks, performance requirements, and other requirements, as applicable established for the career program or specifically for the incumbent.

As a INVESTIGATOR (SPECIAL AGENT) you will be responsible for the following duties:
-Assist with conducting Federal Personnel Background Investigations, many of which are sensitive or controversial, where allegations, hearsay information, or other vague or intangible information of an adverse nature exist.
-Evaluate individual's trustworthiness for access to classified information, placement in a sensitive position, retention in the military services, or placement in Federal employment.
-Assist with collecting and developing information from a variety of sources.
-Prepare reports of investigation in accordance with DOD guidelines and instructions.

This Lead Transportation Security Officer position is located at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Lead Transportation Security Officer (LTSO), you will be responsible for leading at least three full-performance level Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and, as assigned, trainee and apprentice level TSOs. As an LTSO, you will identify, distribute, and balance workloads and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow and skill level. You will make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing input to supervisors and managers concerning a variety of human resources matters including, but not limited to, employee performance, promotions, reassignments, awards, etc.
• Implementing security screening procedures in accordance with TSA objectives and directives.
• Assisting with investigations of incidents, and preparing incident reports or other documents that convey required information.
• Responding to breaches of security and emergency situations.
• Training team members, monitoring and reporting on the status and progress of work, and representing the team in communications with the supervisor or manager for the purpose of obtaining resources (e.g., computer hardware and software, etc.).

This Program Assistant position is located Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing a range of diverse administrative support assignments that include spending a minimum of 25% of time assisting managers in evaluating programs and their effectiveness in delivering services. You will perform a combination of routine and multiple and varying assignments in support of management efforts to evaluate, administer, and improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity of organizations and programs.
• Providing assistance to a program area which may include finance, human resources, model workplace, scheduling, or other core functional area. Work activities typically support multiple projects/programs and contribute to one or more organizational units and major subdivisions.
• Assisting managers and other employees in day-to-day operations of the office.
• Compiling, tracking, and analyzing data. Applying analytical techniques and methods to perform a variety of administrative and analytical duties in support of TSA field operations.
• Coordinating the implementation of new office policies and systems and writing policy and internal procedural guidance after clarifying applicability of past practice, emerging guidance, and established policies and procedures with seniors or subject-matter experts.
• Interacting with internal staff and external customers including managers and employees. Contacts involve exchanging information, tracking status, and coordinating efforts.
• Acting as a lead for other support staff to coordinate multiple assignments.
• Preparing complex and sensitive correspondence including evaluation and assessment of the impact of changes to policy, practices, or program characteristics in assigned area.
• Providing advanced computer assistance.
• Undertaking complete analytical studies of limited scope under the direction of a senior, supervisor, or manager
• Reviewing work of lower level administrative support staff for accuracy and completeness.
• Scheduling meetings including conducting analyses of agenda items and proposing recommendations for a range of administrative or program matters for which precedents have been established.
• Providing advice and guidance to employees, timekeepers, supervisors, financial management specialists, and human resource specialists on rules, regulations, and procedures relating to pay, including unusual situations where the guidelines require considerable interpretation and/or research of past precedents. Training staff to enter time-card data. Certifying time-cards and corrections each pay period and conducting random audits, to include the most difficult payroll issues.
• Acting as a point-of-contact with the National Finance Center (NFC) to resolve employee payroll issues.

The Legal Administrative Specialist (LAS) serves as a member of the Public Contact Team, located in the Veterans Service Center. The incumbent provides in-depth information and comprehensive assistance to veterans their dependents and beneficiaries concerning any matter within the scope of VA benefits and related non-VA benefits. Specific duties include:

1. Counsels Veterans, their dependents, and their beneficiaries regarding all benefits available through the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as non-VA benefits available through other agencies.
2. Explains the types of documents necessary to facility timely processing of claims and aids in obtaining and completing such document and forms as required by the type of claim being submitted or services requested.
3. Serves as facility Point of Contact (POC) and advocate for veterans and their beneficiaries in their dealings with other VA elements and organizations that may affect their claims.
4. Explains decisions made by the VA and communicates the reasons to the claimant for these decisions, orally and in writing.
5. Advises on the right of appeals and assists claimants in making appeals.
6. Develops a network relationship with the state and private Veteran's organizations to broaden the scope of outreach and increase the community awareness of the role VA plays in being a resource to the community.
7. Provides community outreach counseling and in-home counseling to those who are geographically isolated or physically unable to go to a VA facility due to physical or mental incapacity.
8. Participates in large scale outreach activities (claims clinics, tribal events, etc.), to support claims intake and benefits counseling.
9. Analyzes inquiries, research issues involved, consults with other federal, state, and local agencies as necessary and prepares written replies or furnishes replies by telephone or other medium to congressional or White House staff members.

• Exercises staff supervision and reviews logistics systems aspects of plans, policies and procedures.
• Implement internal controls to eliminate or minimize potential fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement and inefficiency.
• Oversee command programs and staff functions, provides professional advisory services, and performs technical work to support logistics operations.
• Confers with personnel from military units and renders advice and assistance on matters of logistical, services, readiness and problems in related areas.
• Analyzes programs and projects, identify critical areas, and anticipate impact of changes in requirements and resources to determine course of action.
• Establishes operating policies and standards to optimize quality and effectiveness of services and responsiveness to logistical requirements.
• Implement innovative techniques of management and/or technology to compete with ever-increasing demands for quantity, quality and complexity of services in the face of diminishing resources.
• Plans for command-wide integration of US Army logistics systems and ensures that all aspects of transition-to-war requirements receive essential automated logistics system support.
• Responsible for preparing, updating and keeping current command regulations, pamphlets, policy memorandums and other documents that prescribe Army logistics policies and procedures.
• Delegates authority to subordinate supervisors and program managers and holds them responsible for the performance of their organizational elements.
• Oversees analysis leveraging Enterprise Resource Planning Systems and Army Management Information Systems (STAMIS).
• Provides management and technical support leveraging the Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS-A) and other business (BMA)and warfighting mission area (WMA) automation platforms.