After a remarkable 26-year journey with Caritas Care, including five years as CEO, our current Chief Executive will retire at the end of 2025. This creates a rare and exciting opportunity to lead this dynamic, well-established and vibrant organisation. The Trustees are looking for an exceptional leader to take forward and further develop one of the North West's most respected and impactful charities. About Caritas Care For 90 years, Caritas Care has been at the heart of communities across Lancashire, Cumbria and Greater Manchester. We are a values-driven charity committed to improving lives and creating opportunities for people across the North West. Our services include adoption and fostering, support for people with disabilities, rehabilitation programs and community projects, all designed to ensure that everyone has the chance to thrive. About the Role As CEO, you will provide strategic leadership and operational management, ensuring our services continue to make a meaningful impact. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, your key responsibilities will include: Leading the organisation with passion and integrity, upholding our values in everything we do Developing and implementing strategic plans to enhance and expand our services Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, commissioners and partner organisations Ensuring financial sustainability, overseeing budgets and securing funding opportunities Maintaining governance and compliance standards, ensuring all activities meet legal, ethical and regulatory requirements Inspiring and supporting our dedicated staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence About You We are looking for an experienced and visionary leader who is passionate about making a difference. You will bring: Strong leadership and strategic planning skills with experience in a senior management role A deep understanding of the charity, social care or public sector, particularly in service delivery and safeguarding Excellent financial and operational management skills, ensuring sustainability and growth A collaborative approach, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders A values-driven mind-set, committed to inclusion, equality and social justice Why Join Us? This is more than a leadership role - it is an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference. You will be joining a charity with deep community roots, a skilled team and a future full of possibility. Lead a well-respected and impactful charity Work with a passionate team dedicated to making a difference Shape the future of services that change lives 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Incremental salary scale progression Flexi-time and flexible working Opportunity to maintain a Social Work England registration Employee Assistance Programme Work based pension 5% employer contribution (LGPS transfer will be considered for the right applicant) Birthday leave after 10 years' service Essential car user post with travel paid at 45p per mile Onsite free car parking If you believe you have the skills, experience and passion to lead Caritas Care into its next chapter, we'd love to hear from you. To find out more about this opportunity and to access the full candidate application information, please visit our website: For an informal discussion, please contact Susan Swarbrick, Chief Executive, on . Applicants who have previously applied for this position need not reapply. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 24 September 2025 Provisional interview dates: Tuesday 7 & Wednesday 8 October 2025 Early applications are encouraged as we may close the recruitment process ahead of the deadline if a sufficient number of high quality applications are received
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
After a remarkable 26-year journey with Caritas Care, including five years as CEO, our current Chief Executive will retire at the end of 2025. This creates a rare and exciting opportunity to lead this dynamic, well-established and vibrant organisation. The Trustees are looking for an exceptional leader to take forward and further develop one of the North West's most respected and impactful charities. About Caritas Care For 90 years, Caritas Care has been at the heart of communities across Lancashire, Cumbria and Greater Manchester. We are a values-driven charity committed to improving lives and creating opportunities for people across the North West. Our services include adoption and fostering, support for people with disabilities, rehabilitation programs and community projects, all designed to ensure that everyone has the chance to thrive. About the Role As CEO, you will provide strategic leadership and operational management, ensuring our services continue to make a meaningful impact. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, your key responsibilities will include: Leading the organisation with passion and integrity, upholding our values in everything we do Developing and implementing strategic plans to enhance and expand our services Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, commissioners and partner organisations Ensuring financial sustainability, overseeing budgets and securing funding opportunities Maintaining governance and compliance standards, ensuring all activities meet legal, ethical and regulatory requirements Inspiring and supporting our dedicated staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence About You We are looking for an experienced and visionary leader who is passionate about making a difference. You will bring: Strong leadership and strategic planning skills with experience in a senior management role A deep understanding of the charity, social care or public sector, particularly in service delivery and safeguarding Excellent financial and operational management skills, ensuring sustainability and growth A collaborative approach, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders A values-driven mind-set, committed to inclusion, equality and social justice Why Join Us? This is more than a leadership role - it is an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference. You will be joining a charity with deep community roots, a skilled team and a future full of possibility. Lead a well-respected and impactful charity Work with a passionate team dedicated to making a difference Shape the future of services that change lives 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Incremental salary scale progression Flexi-time and flexible working Opportunity to maintain a Social Work England registration Employee Assistance Programme Work based pension 5% employer contribution (LGPS transfer will be considered for the right applicant) Birthday leave after 10 years' service Essential car user post with travel paid at 45p per mile Onsite free car parking If you believe you have the skills, experience and passion to lead Caritas Care into its next chapter, we'd love to hear from you. To find out more about this opportunity and to access the full candidate application information, please visit our website: For an informal discussion, please contact Susan Swarbrick, Chief Executive, on . Applicants who have previously applied for this position need not reapply. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 24 September 2025 Provisional interview dates: Tuesday 7 & Wednesday 8 October 2025 Early applications are encouraged as we may close the recruitment process ahead of the deadline if a sufficient number of high quality applications are received
Lawyer Property, Planning & Employment Location: London Road, SM4 5DX Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 3+ Months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £ 40.16 per hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Responsibilities Provide customer-focused, high-quality, and responsive specialist legal advice in multiple areas of legal expertise covered by a local authority legal team, including but not limited to Employment, Planning, and Property. Deliver a variety of types of legal work expected within the specialism, providing creative legal solutions to support service transformation and change. Manage an extensive caseload of complex and sensitive matters, representing the interests of the service within the wider council organizations and with external clients. Provide support and supervision to legal and non-legal junior staff, and deputize for senior legal positions as required. Provide timely and effective specialist legal advice to elected members, committees, directors, senior managers, and officers. Manage a large caseload of wide-ranging work, including drafting legal letters, agreements, deeds, notices, orders, consents, byelaws, and negotiating agreements and settlements. Prepare and process all matters relevant to any proceedings before a court, arbitration, mediation, or public inquiry, and attend as the client s advocate or instruct appropriate external legal representation. Work proactively to maintain and improve relationships with clients of the Shared Legal Service. Supervise and manage the work of junior staff, providing leadership and management to staff working on their cases. Undertake duties on behalf of the Monitoring Officer for all five authorities. Keep clients informed of new legislation and case law relevant to their operations, including conducting training seminars where appropriate. Advise upon, draft, and approve committee reports in respect of cases and legal issues. Attend as the sole representative to advise and provide legal services to elected members at council Cabinets, Committees, and Panels as required. Negotiate on behalf of any of the five authorities with solicitors and other professionals, and liaise with outside bodies including the court service on matters relating to the work of any client. Perform any other duties as may be commensurate with the grade. Person Specification Qualified solicitor, barrister, chartered legal executive, or equivalent legal experience with a background in local government. Good knowledge of relevant legislation to the service area and the decision-making processes and procedures. Good understanding of current issues and best practices on service delivery relevant to the service areas. Demonstrable analytical legal skills. Ability to work under pressure and respond efficiently to the changing needs of clients. Ability to travel to attend client offices or courts wherever the client s case is being considered. Commitment to the principles and development of the Shared Legal Service. Ability to contribute to the ongoing development of the Shared Legal Service. Good communication skills, both orally and in writing, and good numeracy and analytical skills. Ability to provide visible support and leadership which empowers, enables, and develops staff to achieve results. Availability to attend premises out of hours for evening meetings and in emergencies or urgent management issues in relation to all five authorities. Performance-oriented, able to manage and monitor performance effectively, and set clear objectives for the review of individual and service level performance. DISCLAIMER: By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to inform i-Jobs in advance if there are any specific organisations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed.
Sep 01, 2025
Contractor
Lawyer Property, Planning & Employment Location: London Road, SM4 5DX Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 3+ Months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £ 40.16 per hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Responsibilities Provide customer-focused, high-quality, and responsive specialist legal advice in multiple areas of legal expertise covered by a local authority legal team, including but not limited to Employment, Planning, and Property. Deliver a variety of types of legal work expected within the specialism, providing creative legal solutions to support service transformation and change. Manage an extensive caseload of complex and sensitive matters, representing the interests of the service within the wider council organizations and with external clients. Provide support and supervision to legal and non-legal junior staff, and deputize for senior legal positions as required. Provide timely and effective specialist legal advice to elected members, committees, directors, senior managers, and officers. Manage a large caseload of wide-ranging work, including drafting legal letters, agreements, deeds, notices, orders, consents, byelaws, and negotiating agreements and settlements. Prepare and process all matters relevant to any proceedings before a court, arbitration, mediation, or public inquiry, and attend as the client s advocate or instruct appropriate external legal representation. Work proactively to maintain and improve relationships with clients of the Shared Legal Service. Supervise and manage the work of junior staff, providing leadership and management to staff working on their cases. Undertake duties on behalf of the Monitoring Officer for all five authorities. Keep clients informed of new legislation and case law relevant to their operations, including conducting training seminars where appropriate. Advise upon, draft, and approve committee reports in respect of cases and legal issues. Attend as the sole representative to advise and provide legal services to elected members at council Cabinets, Committees, and Panels as required. Negotiate on behalf of any of the five authorities with solicitors and other professionals, and liaise with outside bodies including the court service on matters relating to the work of any client. Perform any other duties as may be commensurate with the grade. Person Specification Qualified solicitor, barrister, chartered legal executive, or equivalent legal experience with a background in local government. Good knowledge of relevant legislation to the service area and the decision-making processes and procedures. Good understanding of current issues and best practices on service delivery relevant to the service areas. Demonstrable analytical legal skills. Ability to work under pressure and respond efficiently to the changing needs of clients. Ability to travel to attend client offices or courts wherever the client s case is being considered. Commitment to the principles and development of the Shared Legal Service. Ability to contribute to the ongoing development of the Shared Legal Service. Good communication skills, both orally and in writing, and good numeracy and analytical skills. Ability to provide visible support and leadership which empowers, enables, and develops staff to achieve results. Availability to attend premises out of hours for evening meetings and in emergencies or urgent management issues in relation to all five authorities. Performance-oriented, able to manage and monitor performance effectively, and set clear objectives for the review of individual and service level performance. DISCLAIMER: By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to inform i-Jobs in advance if there are any specific organisations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed.
Our client, a prestigious City based Multi Asset fund manager is seeking a Senior Compliance Assurance & Monitoring lead to take on a 12 month maternity cover. The business has a approx. AUM of over £15+ billion and employ's approximately 200 employees in the UK. The role is 70% BAU with 30% programme delivery. You will lead the Compliance Monitoring team of 2 direct reports and own the risk-based Compliance Monitoring Plan across the firms various entities, as well as offering the business your assitance in both Enterprise Risk tasks and the ideally the firm's ICARA submission. You will be availiable to start within the next 4 - 10 weeks (No later than ). You will be required to have evident current/past staff leadership skills please and experience from the buy side / investments & funds domain. Overview Operating within the second line of defence, the Compliance Monitoring Team provides independent assurance to the regulated Boards on the adequacy and effectiveness of systems and controls across the business through robust monitoring, thematic reviews, action tracking, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. The Head of Compliance Monitoring is responsible for managing the Compliance Monitoring Team, and overseeing the design, timely execution, and continuous improvement of the compliance monitoring framework. The role ensures that operations align with regulatory standards and internal policies, and that the firm is not exposed to undue risk. In addition, the Head of Compliance Monitoring will be involved with the organisation's Enterprise Risk Management strategy, ensuring proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of strategic, operational, financial, and regulatory risks. The role also includes general support to the Compliance Advisory team, and the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, including effective cover for other areas within the Compliance team as required, reporting to, and membership of, relevant in-house committees, and engagement with the internal audit department and the internal audit plan. Compliance Monitoring Programme Design & Delivery Design and implement a risk-based compliance monitoring programme that aligns with evolving regulatory expectations, internal priorities and risk objectives, securing Board agreement to the plan. Lead the ongoing design, development and maintenance of the monitoring plan, procedures, methodologies and reporting templates so oversight remains consistent, effective and scalable. Continuously track regulatory change and emerging best practice, enhancing the framework so all parts of the firm are appropriately monitored-particularly during periods of change-and ensuring relevant rule changes are incorporated into the plan. Enterprise Risk Framework Oversight and Delivery Oversee the identification, assessment and mitigation of strategic, operational, financial and compliance risks across the firm, embedding risk awareness into business planning and decision-making. Maintain and evolve the corporate risk register and report key risk indicators to executive committees and regulated boards. Define and oversee risk appetite statements so risks are managed within agreed thresholds and business objectives. Work closely with Internal Audit, Legal and Operations to drive a unified approach to risk, and report metrics and trends to regulated boards and the Audit & Risk Committee to enable proactive governance. Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach and mentor a high-performing Compliance Monitoring team, fostering professional development, technical depth and a collaborative culture. Direct the timely delivery of the Compliance Monitoring Programme by overseeing planning and execution of thematic reviews and regular control testing, ensuring quality, consistency and regulatory alignment. Stakeholder Engagement Work with business stakeholders to ensure monitoring findings are resolved and embedded within operational and strategic processes. Serve as a trusted adviser to senior leadership, offering expert guidance on compliance risks, internal controls and regulatory developments. Reporting & External Relations Produce high-quality reports for regulated Boards, the Audit & Risk Committee and other executive forums, translating compliance, risk and audit outcomes into clear, actionable insights and providing regular status updates on delivery of the monitoring plan and thematic work. Escalate delays or missed action deadlines to drive accountability and timely remediation. Engage with internal/external auditors, regulators and industry bodies as required, representing the firm with professionalism and subject-matter credibility. Support due diligence of outsourced providers (e.g., custodians, depositaries, transfer agents) and deliver meaningful reports and conclusions to senior management. Assist with Internal Audit information requests and track remedial actions to closure. General Support to the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer Conduct targeted research on new products, projects, business enhancements and regulatory developments, and lead day-to-day delivery of agreed projects to time and quality. Ensure alignment with team, departmental and business objectives, and provide general support to the Head of Compliance Advisory and the Chief Operating Officer as needed. Experience / Knowledge - Compliance, Risk & Regulatory Expertise Demonstrable track record across compliance monitoring, surveillance, audit and enterprise risk management within regulated financial services. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, including design and execution of monitoring programmes and thematic reviews. Experience / Knowledge - Investment & Market Knowledge Sound knowledge of investment products and financial markets, with the ability to apply this understanding to compliance communications, reviews and risk analysis.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Our client, a prestigious City based Multi Asset fund manager is seeking a Senior Compliance Assurance & Monitoring lead to take on a 12 month maternity cover. The business has a approx. AUM of over £15+ billion and employ's approximately 200 employees in the UK. The role is 70% BAU with 30% programme delivery. You will lead the Compliance Monitoring team of 2 direct reports and own the risk-based Compliance Monitoring Plan across the firms various entities, as well as offering the business your assitance in both Enterprise Risk tasks and the ideally the firm's ICARA submission. You will be availiable to start within the next 4 - 10 weeks (No later than ). You will be required to have evident current/past staff leadership skills please and experience from the buy side / investments & funds domain. Overview Operating within the second line of defence, the Compliance Monitoring Team provides independent assurance to the regulated Boards on the adequacy and effectiveness of systems and controls across the business through robust monitoring, thematic reviews, action tracking, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. The Head of Compliance Monitoring is responsible for managing the Compliance Monitoring Team, and overseeing the design, timely execution, and continuous improvement of the compliance monitoring framework. The role ensures that operations align with regulatory standards and internal policies, and that the firm is not exposed to undue risk. In addition, the Head of Compliance Monitoring will be involved with the organisation's Enterprise Risk Management strategy, ensuring proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of strategic, operational, financial, and regulatory risks. The role also includes general support to the Compliance Advisory team, and the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, including effective cover for other areas within the Compliance team as required, reporting to, and membership of, relevant in-house committees, and engagement with the internal audit department and the internal audit plan. Compliance Monitoring Programme Design & Delivery Design and implement a risk-based compliance monitoring programme that aligns with evolving regulatory expectations, internal priorities and risk objectives, securing Board agreement to the plan. Lead the ongoing design, development and maintenance of the monitoring plan, procedures, methodologies and reporting templates so oversight remains consistent, effective and scalable. Continuously track regulatory change and emerging best practice, enhancing the framework so all parts of the firm are appropriately monitored-particularly during periods of change-and ensuring relevant rule changes are incorporated into the plan. Enterprise Risk Framework Oversight and Delivery Oversee the identification, assessment and mitigation of strategic, operational, financial and compliance risks across the firm, embedding risk awareness into business planning and decision-making. Maintain and evolve the corporate risk register and report key risk indicators to executive committees and regulated boards. Define and oversee risk appetite statements so risks are managed within agreed thresholds and business objectives. Work closely with Internal Audit, Legal and Operations to drive a unified approach to risk, and report metrics and trends to regulated boards and the Audit & Risk Committee to enable proactive governance. Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach and mentor a high-performing Compliance Monitoring team, fostering professional development, technical depth and a collaborative culture. Direct the timely delivery of the Compliance Monitoring Programme by overseeing planning and execution of thematic reviews and regular control testing, ensuring quality, consistency and regulatory alignment. Stakeholder Engagement Work with business stakeholders to ensure monitoring findings are resolved and embedded within operational and strategic processes. Serve as a trusted adviser to senior leadership, offering expert guidance on compliance risks, internal controls and regulatory developments. Reporting & External Relations Produce high-quality reports for regulated Boards, the Audit & Risk Committee and other executive forums, translating compliance, risk and audit outcomes into clear, actionable insights and providing regular status updates on delivery of the monitoring plan and thematic work. Escalate delays or missed action deadlines to drive accountability and timely remediation. Engage with internal/external auditors, regulators and industry bodies as required, representing the firm with professionalism and subject-matter credibility. Support due diligence of outsourced providers (e.g., custodians, depositaries, transfer agents) and deliver meaningful reports and conclusions to senior management. Assist with Internal Audit information requests and track remedial actions to closure. General Support to the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer Conduct targeted research on new products, projects, business enhancements and regulatory developments, and lead day-to-day delivery of agreed projects to time and quality. Ensure alignment with team, departmental and business objectives, and provide general support to the Head of Compliance Advisory and the Chief Operating Officer as needed. Experience / Knowledge - Compliance, Risk & Regulatory Expertise Demonstrable track record across compliance monitoring, surveillance, audit and enterprise risk management within regulated financial services. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, including design and execution of monitoring programmes and thematic reviews. Experience / Knowledge - Investment & Market Knowledge Sound knowledge of investment products and financial markets, with the ability to apply this understanding to compliance communications, reviews and risk analysis.
Lawyer Location: London Road, SM4 5DX Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 4+ Months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week Pay rate: £ 40.16 per hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Responsibilities Provide customer-focused, high-quality, and responsive specialist legal advice in multiple areas of legal expertise covered by a local authority legal team, including Children's Social Care, Adoption, Adults Social Care, Education, Employment, Planning, Housing, Debt Recovery, Judicial Review, Highways, Property, Procurement, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Finance, Elections, FOI, Licensing, and Environment. Deliver a variety of types of legal work within the specialism, providing creative legal solutions to support service transformation and change, meeting client needs, and delivering advice on a broad range of areas. Manage an extensive caseload of complex and sensitive matters. Represent the interests of the service within the wider council organizations in any of the five authorities and with external clients. Provide support and supervision to legal and non-legal junior staff and deputize for senior legal positions as required. Offer timely and effective specialist legal advice to elected members, committees, directors, senior managers, and officers across both authorities as part of a team of lawyers, and to other clients of the Shared Legal Service. Provide innovative solutions to complex issues arising within the team and legal issues presented by clients. Manage a large caseload of wide-ranging work within two specialisms, including drafting legal documents, negotiating agreements, managing competing demands, and meeting deadlines. Prepare and process all matters relevant to proceedings before a court, arbitration, mediation, or public inquiry, and attend as the client s advocate or instruct external legal representation when appropriate. Work proactively to maintain and improve relationships with clients of the Shared Legal Service. Supervise and manage junior staff, providing leadership and support on their cases. Undertake duties on behalf of the Monitoring Officer for all five authorities. Keep clients informed of new legislation and case law, including providing training seminars where appropriate, ensuring they maintain a sound application of legal requirements. Advise upon, draft, and approve committee reports in respect of cases and legal issues. Attend council Cabinets, Committees, and Panels to advise and provide legal services to elected members. Negotiate with solicitors and other professionals, liaising with outside bodies including the court service on matters related to client work. Perform any other duties commensurate with the grade. Person Specification Qualified solicitor, barrister, chartered legal executive, or equivalent legal experience with a background in local government. Good knowledge of relevant legislation to the service area and decision-making processes and procedures. Strong understanding of current issues and best practice on service delivery relevant to the service areas. Demonstrable analytical legal skills. Ability to work under pressure and respond efficiently to changing client needs. Ability to travel to attend client offices or courts wherever the client s case is being considered. Commitment to the principles and development of the Shared Legal Service. Ability to contribute to the ongoing development of the Shared Legal Service. Good communication skills, both orally and in writing, along with good numeracy and analytical skills. Ability to provide visible support and leadership, empowering, enabling, and developing staff to achieve results. Availability to attend premises out of hours for evening meetings and in emergencies or urgent management issues related to all five authorities. Performance-oriented, able to manage and monitor performance effectively, setting clear objectives for individual and service level performance review. DISCLAIMER: By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to inform i-Jobs in advance if there are any specific organisations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed.
Sep 01, 2025
Contractor
Lawyer Location: London Road, SM4 5DX Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 4+ Months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week Pay rate: £ 40.16 per hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Responsibilities Provide customer-focused, high-quality, and responsive specialist legal advice in multiple areas of legal expertise covered by a local authority legal team, including Children's Social Care, Adoption, Adults Social Care, Education, Employment, Planning, Housing, Debt Recovery, Judicial Review, Highways, Property, Procurement, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Finance, Elections, FOI, Licensing, and Environment. Deliver a variety of types of legal work within the specialism, providing creative legal solutions to support service transformation and change, meeting client needs, and delivering advice on a broad range of areas. Manage an extensive caseload of complex and sensitive matters. Represent the interests of the service within the wider council organizations in any of the five authorities and with external clients. Provide support and supervision to legal and non-legal junior staff and deputize for senior legal positions as required. Offer timely and effective specialist legal advice to elected members, committees, directors, senior managers, and officers across both authorities as part of a team of lawyers, and to other clients of the Shared Legal Service. Provide innovative solutions to complex issues arising within the team and legal issues presented by clients. Manage a large caseload of wide-ranging work within two specialisms, including drafting legal documents, negotiating agreements, managing competing demands, and meeting deadlines. Prepare and process all matters relevant to proceedings before a court, arbitration, mediation, or public inquiry, and attend as the client s advocate or instruct external legal representation when appropriate. Work proactively to maintain and improve relationships with clients of the Shared Legal Service. Supervise and manage junior staff, providing leadership and support on their cases. Undertake duties on behalf of the Monitoring Officer for all five authorities. Keep clients informed of new legislation and case law, including providing training seminars where appropriate, ensuring they maintain a sound application of legal requirements. Advise upon, draft, and approve committee reports in respect of cases and legal issues. Attend council Cabinets, Committees, and Panels to advise and provide legal services to elected members. Negotiate with solicitors and other professionals, liaising with outside bodies including the court service on matters related to client work. Perform any other duties commensurate with the grade. Person Specification Qualified solicitor, barrister, chartered legal executive, or equivalent legal experience with a background in local government. Good knowledge of relevant legislation to the service area and decision-making processes and procedures. Strong understanding of current issues and best practice on service delivery relevant to the service areas. Demonstrable analytical legal skills. Ability to work under pressure and respond efficiently to changing client needs. Ability to travel to attend client offices or courts wherever the client s case is being considered. Commitment to the principles and development of the Shared Legal Service. Ability to contribute to the ongoing development of the Shared Legal Service. Good communication skills, both orally and in writing, along with good numeracy and analytical skills. Ability to provide visible support and leadership, empowering, enabling, and developing staff to achieve results. Availability to attend premises out of hours for evening meetings and in emergencies or urgent management issues related to all five authorities. Performance-oriented, able to manage and monitor performance effectively, setting clear objectives for individual and service level performance review. DISCLAIMER: By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to inform i-Jobs in advance if there are any specific organisations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed.
