St Albans City and District Council

Salary : £46,871 to £50,998 per annum (inclusive) + Local Government Pension Scheme (pay award pending) Contract : Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week) Location : Civic Centre, St Peter's Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE. Flexible working options available, including hybrid workingJob reference: P1815 About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement & Contracts Solicitor in the Legal Shared Service Procurement and Contracts Team. This pivotal role will predominantly: • Provide high level, robust and specialist professional legal advice and support in the provision of contract and procurement-related legal services to the Council(s), their senior officers and councillors• Ensure client requirements are met within legal constraints• In addition, the postholder will support the achievement of the Council's corporate plan, projects and aims and ensure the delivery of high-quality customer service from the in-house team, external solicitors and from counsel.• Key Responsibilities• Lead on complex legal matters, identifying potential areas of risk and liability and advising on solution focused strategies• Ensure Legal Shared Services provides proactive, pragmatic, robust and solution focused advice and a support service to all clients (internal and external)• Research, analyse, investigate and provide legal advice to councillors and to officers on any matter within the functions of the Council• Attend Member and Officer meetings as required, including meetings of the Council, Cabinet and Committees, to ensure that decisions are lawful About You We're seeking a confident legal professional with: • Legal expertise and experience in procurement and contracts law• Strong interpersonal and client management skills• A collaborative approach to working across Councils and teamsGuided by our Sustainability and Climate Crisis Strategy, we put the environment at the heart of every decision. We live our values-trust, care, confidence, collaboration and customer focus-while delivering sustainable services and reducing environmental impact. Join us and make a difference. About St Albans St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history, evident in its Roman remains, beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within the green belt and located off the M25, A1M and M1, the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages.Our centrally located offices are close to the station (London St Pancras in 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short, it is a great place to live and work. Benefits In addition to working within a great team and receiving a competitive salary, you will have access to: • 30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays• (Annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not work a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, for example part-time staff)• Local Government Pension Scheme• Flexible working options• Staff parking permit• Reimbursement of professional fees• Comprehensive development and training• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres• Access to discounts and benefits via an online platform Additional Information Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post. Disclosure Checks This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. For those whose language is a signed language, the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the required standard of fluency will be provided. Further information about the legal requirement can be found online.If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career and help shape the future of our Legal Shared Service, we'd love to hear from you. Closing date for applications: 5 June 2026 Interviews are scheduled for the weeks commencing 15 June 2026 and 22 June 2026. Please note : Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and strongly encourage early applications.You may have experience in the following: Procurement Solicitor, Contracts Solicitor, Commercial Solicitor, Local Government Solicitor, Public Sector Lawyer, Procurement Lawyer, Contracts Lawyer, Commercial Lawyer, Legal Officer, Senior Solicitor, Local Authority Lawyer.REF-

£42,500 to £46,871 inclusive annual salary + Local Government Pension Scheme Permanent, Full-time 37 hours per week Flexible working options including hybrid working arrangement Job Ref: P2427 About the role Are you passionate about delivering excellent customer service, strengthening compliance, and driving continuous improvement? We're looking for a Quality and Assurance Officer to join our Housing team and help develop, implement and embed a robust quality assurance framework. You will help ensure compliance with the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, the Consumer Standards and the Housing Ombudsman's Complaints Handling Code, using insight and analysis to support data-led service improvements and a flexible, responsive service for tenants.In this role you will take responsibility for the operation and quality assurance of the Housing Complaints function, ensuring complaints are coordinated, investigated, tracked and responded to in line with the Council's Complaints Policy and the Housing Ombudsman's Code. You will produce high-quality reporting and analysis from management information and resident feedback, identify themes and systemic issues, contribute to action plans, and monitor the implementation of agreed improvements by service areas. You will also support the development and review of housing policies and guidance to ensure they meet statutory, regulatory and Council standards. About you We're looking for someone with a degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject, or who can demonstrate graduate-level literacy and analytical skills. You'll be confident using Microsoft Office (including strong Excel and reporting skills) and other digital tools to manage, analyse and present data clearly. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear reports, recommendations and action plans for a range of audiences, and the ability to plan and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines.You will bring knowledge and understanding of the social housing sector, including a working knowledge of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 and the Housing Ombudsman's Complaints Handling Code. You will also have a good understanding of information governance requirements, including GDPR and data protection, and a clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion with an understanding of the Equality Act. Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues, managers and stakeholders to resolve problems and deliver customer-focused solutions is essential. A full driving licence and access to a car for business use is required.Join us in making St Albans City and District. We put the environment at the heart of every decision. We live our values-trust, care, confidence, collaboration, and customer focus-while delivering sustainable services, reducing environmental impact and making a difference.St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work. In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to: 28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays. Pleasenote: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible working options Staff Parking Permit Reimbursement of professional fees Comprehensive development and training Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres Access to discounts and benefits via online platform Additional Information Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post. Disclosure Checks: This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check. English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Closing date for applications: 1 st June 2026 Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 8 th June 2026 NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. REF-