Senior Planning Manager - 12 month fixed term contract Department: Land & Planning Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Taplow, Buckinghamshire Description Berkeley Strategic Land is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Berkeley Group. Leveraging Berkeley's financial strength and regeneration expertise, Berkeley Strategic Land identifies and secures long-term strategic sites for future development. Working collaboratively with local authorities and stakeholders, it promotes land through the Local Plan process and seeks planning consent for delivery by Berkeley. With the backing of The Berkeley Group, the team applies a flexible and innovative approach to land acquisition, employing option agreements, freehold purchases, and other structures that align with the interests of landowners. Based at our regional office in Taplow, Buckinghamshire, the role involves regular travel throughout the South East. The role This role is a 12 month fixed term contract, starting in August 2026. Working as part of an ambitious and dynamic multi-disciplinary team, we are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Planning Manager to play a key role in leading the promotion of our extensive strategic land portfolio. The successful candidate will manage the promotion of strategic land opportunities through the development plan process and the preparation and determination of planning applications and appeals. This position offers the opportunity to work on an exciting portfolio of large-scale projects from inception through to allocation and consent. Reporting to the Planning Directors and other members of the senior management team, the core duties associated with the role include: Managing the promotion of sites for allocation in local plans and neighbourhood plans, including the preparation and submission of technical evidence, masterplans and representations, and participation in examinations. Preparing, submitting and managing planning applications and appeals, including overseeing technical inputs, design proposals, and EIA processes where necessary. Negotiation of planning agreements and conditions. Instructing and managing external planning consultants, architects, technical teams, and legal advisers in accordance with agreed budgets and strategies. Providing planning advice on existing and new land acquisitions. Building and maintaining effective working relationships with local authority officers and Members, stakeholders, landowners, agents, internal teams and Berkeley operating businesses. Experience required Experience working for a housebuilder, land promoter or planning consultancy with significant experience of strategic land promotion. Member of the RTPI or RICS (Planning and Development). Proven track record of managing complex planning projects and securing allocations and planning consents. Commercial awareness and ability to assess development potential and planning risk. Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and the plan-making process. Excellent project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Confident communicator with strong negotiation and influencing skills. Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Ability to build positive relationships with local authorities, stakeholders, landowners and their representatives. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South East region. Why join us? 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days. Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance. Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform. Berkeley Foundation volunteer day. Private pension plan. Group life assurance. The standard default full-time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm.
May 03, 2026
Full time
Senior Planning Manager - 12 month fixed term contract Department: Land & Planning Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Taplow, Buckinghamshire Description Berkeley Strategic Land is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Berkeley Group. Leveraging Berkeley's financial strength and regeneration expertise, Berkeley Strategic Land identifies and secures long-term strategic sites for future development. Working collaboratively with local authorities and stakeholders, it promotes land through the Local Plan process and seeks planning consent for delivery by Berkeley. With the backing of The Berkeley Group, the team applies a flexible and innovative approach to land acquisition, employing option agreements, freehold purchases, and other structures that align with the interests of landowners. Based at our regional office in Taplow, Buckinghamshire, the role involves regular travel throughout the South East. The role This role is a 12 month fixed term contract, starting in August 2026. Working as part of an ambitious and dynamic multi-disciplinary team, we are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Planning Manager to play a key role in leading the promotion of our extensive strategic land portfolio. The successful candidate will manage the promotion of strategic land opportunities through the development plan process and the preparation and determination of planning applications and appeals. This position offers the opportunity to work on an exciting portfolio of large-scale projects from inception through to allocation and consent. Reporting to the Planning Directors and other members of the senior management team, the core duties associated with the role include: Managing the promotion of sites for allocation in local plans and neighbourhood plans, including the preparation and submission of technical evidence, masterplans and representations, and participation in examinations. Preparing, submitting and managing planning applications and appeals, including overseeing technical inputs, design proposals, and EIA processes where necessary. Negotiation of planning agreements and conditions. Instructing and managing external planning consultants, architects, technical teams, and legal advisers in accordance with agreed budgets and strategies. Providing planning advice on existing and new land acquisitions. Building and maintaining effective working relationships with local authority officers and Members, stakeholders, landowners, agents, internal teams and Berkeley operating businesses. Experience required Experience working for a housebuilder, land promoter or planning consultancy with significant experience of strategic land promotion. Member of the RTPI or RICS (Planning and Development). Proven track record of managing complex planning projects and securing allocations and planning consents. Commercial awareness and ability to assess development potential and planning risk. Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and the plan-making process. Excellent project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Confident communicator with strong negotiation and influencing skills. Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Ability to build positive relationships with local authorities, stakeholders, landowners and their representatives. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South East region. Why join us? 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days. Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance. Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform. Berkeley Foundation volunteer day. Private pension plan. Group life assurance. The standard default full-time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm.
An opportunity has arisen for a National Resilience Instructor/Coordinator based at our Training & Development Centre. National Resilience Instructor/Coordinator Location: SYFR Training & Development Centre, Handsworth, Sheffield S13 Hours of work: Part Time, 4 days per week (Flexi-Time) Contract: Permanent Salary: £32,061 £34,434 Per Annum, Pro Rata (Grade 6) £25,649 - £27,548 Per Annum Actual for 4 days per week. The overall purpose of the role will be to provide National Resilience training and coordination to South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) crews and officers, enabling them to provide efficient professional response to a Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, Nuclear (Explosive) (CBRN(e , High Volume Pump, or Marauding Terrorist Attack incident; locally, regionally, or nationally. To be considered for this role you will have previous experience of delivering training to adults and a good working knowledge of equipment used in the Fire & Rescue Service, particularly in relation to National Resilience Assets, including Mass Decontamination Unit (MDU), Detection Identification and Monitoring (DIM), High Volume Pump (HVP), and Marauding Terrorist Attack (MTA) Team. You will have a rounded knowledge of the use and mobilisation of National Resilience assets. You will be able to plan and organise training and complete appropriate risk assessments. You will have experience of working within a safety critical environment. You must possess (or be willing to undertake) an Award in Education and Training or equivalent e.g. PTTLS and be willing to undertake other local and national training required for delivery of National Resilience Training. The key duties will include training operational staff in the use of MTA, DIM, MDU, and HVP equipment and associated procedures in a safe manner, and other training which may be required. You will also be required to organise and administer the delivery of training, prepare lesson plans and carry out risk assessments in relation to the activities you will deliver. Closing date for applications is 12:00 hours on 22 May 2026. Interviews will be held week commencing 8 June 2026. Interested? If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme. Most of our corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. Flexi time can be accrued with a potential of up to 13 days to be taken within a year. All eligible corporate staff are auto-enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website. Other benefits include (but not limited to) enhanced sick pay, access to free on-site gyms, a cycle 2 work scheme, access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration. Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake regulated activity which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team. No agencies please.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
An opportunity has arisen for a National Resilience Instructor/Coordinator based at our Training & Development Centre. National Resilience Instructor/Coordinator Location: SYFR Training & Development Centre, Handsworth, Sheffield S13 Hours of work: Part Time, 4 days per week (Flexi-Time) Contract: Permanent Salary: £32,061 £34,434 Per Annum, Pro Rata (Grade 6) £25,649 - £27,548 Per Annum Actual for 4 days per week. The overall purpose of the role will be to provide National Resilience training and coordination to South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) crews and officers, enabling them to provide efficient professional response to a Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, Nuclear (Explosive) (CBRN(e , High Volume Pump, or Marauding Terrorist Attack incident; locally, regionally, or nationally. To be considered for this role you will have previous experience of delivering training to adults and a good working knowledge of equipment used in the Fire & Rescue Service, particularly in relation to National Resilience Assets, including Mass Decontamination Unit (MDU), Detection Identification and Monitoring (DIM), High Volume Pump (HVP), and Marauding Terrorist Attack (MTA) Team. You will have a rounded knowledge of the use and mobilisation of National Resilience assets. You will be able to plan and organise training and complete appropriate risk assessments. You will have experience of working within a safety critical environment. You must possess (or be willing to undertake) an Award in Education and Training or equivalent e.g. PTTLS and be willing to undertake other local and national training required for delivery of National Resilience Training. The key duties will include training operational staff in the use of MTA, DIM, MDU, and HVP equipment and associated procedures in a safe manner, and other training which may be required. You will also be required to organise and administer the delivery of training, prepare lesson plans and carry out risk assessments in relation to the activities you will deliver. Closing date for applications is 12:00 hours on 22 May 2026. Interviews will be held week commencing 8 June 2026. Interested? If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme. Most of our corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. Flexi time can be accrued with a potential of up to 13 days to be taken within a year. All eligible corporate staff are auto-enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website. Other benefits include (but not limited to) enhanced sick pay, access to free on-site gyms, a cycle 2 work scheme, access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration. Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake regulated activity which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team. No agencies please.
This role has strategic oversight of our schools across the Thames Valley region, including Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Greater London, Surrey and Kent. Candidates must be based within this geographical area as regular travel across these locations is an essential requirement of the role. While the position offers a level of remote working, a strong regional presence is critical to effectively support and engage with our schools. Those huge small victories Are you currently working as a DSL in school or have wider DSL/Safeguarding responsibilities within a Multi Academy Trust, if so, are you ready to take the next step and join a team of likeminded people who are passionate about safeguarding children or are you a Schools Safeguarding Officer or equivalent within a local authority and are already supporting DSLs in schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in The Schools Safeguarding Officer will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL's) and Head Teachers to ensure that practice is robust and defensible in relation to safeguarding within the school. You will work with the Head of Safeguarding to support schools and ensure compliance in accordance with safeguarding and wider legislation and in the development and delivery of training for DSL's and school based staff. You will contribute to effective partnership working between different teams and departments within Witherslack Group. You will undertake safeguarding audits in schools to ensure compliance within current frameworks and support schools in any action plans resulting from findings within safeguarding audits. You will also support DSL's in schools and give advice to ensure that safeguarding concerns are managed in line with Local Safeguarding Partnership procedures and thresholds. You will work with DSL's in schools to ensure that safeguarding record keeping is robust and in line with best practice and will give advice and guidance in relation to safeguarding cases. The ideal candidate will have experience as a DSL in a school and has worked in a variety of different agencies. If in addition to that you have wider agency experience of working within, for example, early help or children's social care, that would be even better. We are looking for someone who has experience of giving advice to and supporting DSLs/DDSL's in their work, has experience of developing and delivering training and undertaking audits in relation to safeguarding. Bring your whole self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Extensive safeguarding expertise - significant experience (5+ years) managing safeguarding and child protection cases, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or in a similar senior role. Strong policy knowledge - up-to date understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education, national safeguarding policy, wider education legislation, and partnership arrangements. Proven advisory and training skills - ability to provide expert safeguarding advice to schools, support the resolution of safeguarding deficits, and design and deliver effective training. Ongoing professional development - a comprehensive portfolio of CPD in safeguarding and child protection, with evidence of applying learning from reviews and developments into practice. Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities - strong communication, problem solving, and report writing skills, with the flexibility to manage competing priorities and support schools in high pressure situations. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high street discounts Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays) Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
This role has strategic oversight of our schools across the Thames Valley region, including Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Greater London, Surrey and Kent. Candidates must be based within this geographical area as regular travel across these locations is an essential requirement of the role. While the position offers a level of remote working, a strong regional presence is critical to effectively support and engage with our schools. Those huge small victories Are you currently working as a DSL in school or have wider DSL/Safeguarding responsibilities within a Multi Academy Trust, if so, are you ready to take the next step and join a team of likeminded people who are passionate about safeguarding children or are you a Schools Safeguarding Officer or equivalent within a local authority and are already supporting DSLs in schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in The Schools Safeguarding Officer will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL's) and Head Teachers to ensure that practice is robust and defensible in relation to safeguarding within the school. You will work with the Head of Safeguarding to support schools and ensure compliance in accordance with safeguarding and wider legislation and in the development and delivery of training for DSL's and school based staff. You will contribute to effective partnership working between different teams and departments within Witherslack Group. You will undertake safeguarding audits in schools to ensure compliance within current frameworks and support schools in any action plans resulting from findings within safeguarding audits. You will also support DSL's in schools and give advice to ensure that safeguarding concerns are managed in line with Local Safeguarding Partnership procedures and thresholds. You will work with DSL's in schools to ensure that safeguarding record keeping is robust and in line with best practice and will give advice and guidance in relation to safeguarding cases. The ideal candidate will have experience as a DSL in a school and has worked in a variety of different agencies. If in addition to that you have wider agency experience of working within, for example, early help or children's social care, that would be even better. We are looking for someone who has experience of giving advice to and supporting DSLs/DDSL's in their work, has experience of developing and delivering training and undertaking audits in relation to safeguarding. Bring your whole self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Extensive safeguarding expertise - significant experience (5+ years) managing safeguarding and child protection cases, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or in a similar senior role. Strong policy knowledge - up-to date understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education, national safeguarding policy, wider education legislation, and partnership arrangements. Proven advisory and training skills - ability to provide expert safeguarding advice to schools, support the resolution of safeguarding deficits, and design and deliver effective training. Ongoing professional development - a comprehensive portfolio of CPD in safeguarding and child protection, with evidence of applying learning from reviews and developments into practice. Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities - strong communication, problem solving, and report writing skills, with the flexibility to manage competing priorities and support schools in high pressure situations. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high street discounts Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays) Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Legal Director- Litigation & Credit Enforcement Insolvency Litigation Enforcement Strategy Direct Commercial Ownership in a Lending Business East Midlands 150,000 - 200,000 DOE + Bonus + Benefits including LTIP Commutable from Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Warwickshire, North Oxfordshire, South East Birmingham, Solihull, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, North Hertfordshire (with flexibility for the right individual) The Context An established and growing specialist finance business is seeking to appoint a senior legal professional to take ownership of litigation, recoveries and enforcement across a live lending portfolio. The organisation operates in a fast-moving, commercially driven environment where legal decisions directly influence financial outcomes. It is not a business where legal operates at a distance. Instead, it sits at the centre of decision-making, working alongside credit and finance to manage risk, protect asset value and resolve complex lending situations. This appointment represents a key addition to the senior leadership structure, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer. The role has been deliberately defined with clarity of focus: to lead litigation, enforcement and recoveries with accountability for outcomes, not simply advice. This opportunity arises at a point where the legal function is central to the next phase of growth, with a clear requirement for stronger ownership of litigation outcomes and recoveries performance. The Role This is a role for a lawyer who is comfortable operating where legal judgement and commercial reality intersect. You will take full ownership of insolvency litigation and dispute resolution across the portfolio, shaping and executing enforcement strategies in relation to borrower defaults, distressed exposures and recovery scenarios. External counsel will be engaged where appropriate, however responsibility for direction, pace and outcome will remain with you. Alongside litigation, you will provide leadership and direction to recoveries and enforcement activity, ensuring that performance is actively managed and continuously improved. You will be expected to bring structure, discipline and commercial clarity to the way enforcement is approached, with a focus on achieving the best possible outcomes in the most efficient manner. The role requires close engagement with internal stakeholders, particularly credit and finance, contributing directly to decision-making in time-sensitive and often complex situations. You will be expected to form clear views, provide decisive input and take responsibility for the consequences of those decisions. This is not a purely advisory position. It is a role defined by ownership, accountability and delivery. The Individual You are likely to be a Partner, Legal Director or senior disputes lawyer within a regional or national law firm, with a strong grounding in insolvency litigation, restructuring or banking disputes. Alternatively, you may already be operating in-house within a lending, credit or recoveries environment as Head of Legal, Legal Director or Senior Legal Counsel and are seeking a broader and more influential role. You will have developed a reputation for sound judgement, the ability to navigate complex situations and a willingness to take responsibility for outcomes. You are commercially aware, pragmatic in your approach and comfortable operating without the safety net of purely advisory work. You are motivated not only by technical excellence, but by the opportunity to apply that expertise in a way that has direct and visible impact. This role will appeal to individuals who want to move closer to the commercial reality of the situations they are advising on, and who are prepared to take ownership of both decisions and results. The Environment The business is entrepreneurial, fast-paced and outcome-focused. Decisions are made quickly and accountability is clear. There is an expectation that senior individuals will engage directly, contribute meaningfully and operate with a high degree of autonomy. For those coming from private practice, the role offers a shift away from billing targets and time recording, without sacrificing complexity or responsibility. For those already in-house, it offers broader scope, greater ownership and closer proximity to strategic decision-making. The Opportunity This is an opportunity to step into a role where legal expertise is not peripheral but central to the success of the business. You will be responsible for shaping litigation strategy, influencing recoveries performance and contributing directly to commercial outcomes. This role is designed for individuals who wish to move beyond advisory work into a position of direct commercial influence and accountability for outcomes . Over time, there is scope for the role to evolve into a broader legal leadership position for an individual who demonstrates both capability and ambition. The remuneration package reflects the seniority and impact of the role, with a base salary in the range of 150,000 to 200,000, together with bonus and long-term incentive arrangements. Applications Applications and enquiries are invited on a strictly confidential basis. Ref: (phone number removed)
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Legal Director- Litigation & Credit Enforcement Insolvency Litigation Enforcement Strategy Direct Commercial Ownership in a Lending Business East Midlands 150,000 - 200,000 DOE + Bonus + Benefits including LTIP Commutable from Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Warwickshire, North Oxfordshire, South East Birmingham, Solihull, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, North Hertfordshire (with flexibility for the right individual) The Context An established and growing specialist finance business is seeking to appoint a senior legal professional to take ownership of litigation, recoveries and enforcement across a live lending portfolio. The organisation operates in a fast-moving, commercially driven environment where legal decisions directly influence financial outcomes. It is not a business where legal operates at a distance. Instead, it sits at the centre of decision-making, working alongside credit and finance to manage risk, protect asset value and resolve complex lending situations. This appointment represents a key addition to the senior leadership structure, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer. The role has been deliberately defined with clarity of focus: to lead litigation, enforcement and recoveries with accountability for outcomes, not simply advice. This opportunity arises at a point where the legal function is central to the next phase of growth, with a clear requirement for stronger ownership of litigation outcomes and recoveries performance. The Role This is a role for a lawyer who is comfortable operating where legal judgement and commercial reality intersect. You will take full ownership of insolvency litigation and dispute resolution across the portfolio, shaping and executing enforcement strategies in relation to borrower defaults, distressed exposures and recovery scenarios. External counsel will be engaged where appropriate, however responsibility for direction, pace and outcome will remain with you. Alongside litigation, you will provide leadership and direction to recoveries and enforcement activity, ensuring that performance is actively managed and continuously improved. You will be expected to bring structure, discipline and commercial clarity to the way enforcement is approached, with a focus on achieving the best possible outcomes in the most efficient manner. The role requires close engagement with internal stakeholders, particularly credit and finance, contributing directly to decision-making in time-sensitive and often complex situations. You will be expected to form clear views, provide decisive input and take responsibility for the consequences of those decisions. This is not a purely advisory position. It is a role defined by ownership, accountability and delivery. The Individual You are likely to be a Partner, Legal Director or senior disputes lawyer within a regional or national law firm, with a strong grounding in insolvency litigation, restructuring or banking disputes. Alternatively, you may already be operating in-house within a lending, credit or recoveries environment as Head of Legal, Legal Director or Senior Legal Counsel and are seeking a broader and more influential role. You will have developed a reputation for sound judgement, the ability to navigate complex situations and a willingness to take responsibility for outcomes. You are commercially aware, pragmatic in your approach and comfortable operating without the safety net of purely advisory work. You are motivated not only by technical excellence, but by the opportunity to apply that expertise in a way that has direct and visible impact. This role will appeal to individuals who want to move closer to the commercial reality of the situations they are advising on, and who are prepared to take ownership of both decisions and results. The Environment The business is entrepreneurial, fast-paced and outcome-focused. Decisions are made quickly and accountability is clear. There is an expectation that senior individuals will engage directly, contribute meaningfully and operate with a high degree of autonomy. For those coming from private practice, the role offers a shift away from billing targets and time recording, without sacrificing complexity or responsibility. For those already in-house, it offers broader scope, greater ownership and closer proximity to strategic decision-making. The Opportunity This is an opportunity to step into a role where legal expertise is not peripheral but central to the success of the business. You will be responsible for shaping litigation strategy, influencing recoveries performance and contributing directly to commercial outcomes. This role is designed for individuals who wish to move beyond advisory work into a position of direct commercial influence and accountability for outcomes . Over time, there is scope for the role to evolve into a broader legal leadership position for an individual who demonstrates both capability and ambition. The remuneration package reflects the seniority and impact of the role, with a base salary in the range of 150,000 to 200,000, together with bonus and long-term incentive arrangements. Applications Applications and enquiries are invited on a strictly confidential basis. Ref: (phone number removed)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Closing date: 10th May Interview Date: 21st May This role has strategic oversight of our schools across the Thames Valley region, including Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Greater London, Surrey and Kent. Candidates must be based within this geographical area as regular travel across these locations is an essential requirement of the role. While the position offers a level of remote working, a strong regional presence is critical to effectively support and engage with our schools. Those huge small victories Are you currently working as a DSL in school or have wider DSL/Safeguarding responsibilities within a Multi Academy Trust, if so, are you ready to take the next step and join a team of likeminded people who are passionate about safeguarding children or are you a Schools Safeguarding Officer or equivalent within a local authority and are already supporting DSLs in schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in The Schools Safeguarding Officer will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL's) and Head Teachers to ensure that practice is robust and defensible in relation to safeguarding within the school. You will work with the Head of Safeguarding to support schools and ensure compliance in accordance with safeguarding and wider legislation and in the development and delivery of training for DSL's and school-based staff. You will contribute to effective partnership working between different teams and departments within Witherslack Group. You will undertake safeguarding audits in schools to ensure compliance within current frameworks and support schools in any actions plans resulting from findings within safeguarding audits. You will also support DSL's in schools and give advice to ensure that safeguarding concerns are managed in line with Local Safeguarding Partnership procedures and thresholds. You will work with DSL's in schools to ensure that safeguarding record keeping is robust and in line with best practice and will give advice and guidance in relation to safeguarding cases. The ideal candidate will have experience as a DSL in a school and has worked in a variety of different agencies. If in addition to that you have wider agency experience of working within for example, early help or children's social care, that would be even better. We are looking for someone who has experience of giving advice to and supporting DSLs/DDSL's in their work, has experience of developing and delivering training and undertaking audits in relation to safeguarding. Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Extensive safeguarding expertise - significant experience (5+ years) managing safeguarding and child protection cases, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or in a similar senior role. Strong policy knowledge - up-to-date understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education, national safeguarding policy, wider education legislation, and partnership arrangements. Proven advisory and training skills - ability to provide expert safeguarding advice to schools, support the resolution of safeguarding deficits, and design and deliver effective training. Ongoing professional development - a comprehensive portfolio of CPD in safeguarding and child protection, with evidence of applying learning from reviews and developments into practice. Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities - strong communication, problem-solving, and report-writing skills, with the flexibility to manage competing priorities and support schools in high-pressure situations. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays) Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself . For a full job description please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Closing date: 10th May Interview Date: 21st May This role has strategic oversight of our schools across the Thames Valley region, including Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Greater London, Surrey and Kent. Candidates must be based within this geographical area as regular travel across these locations is an essential requirement of the role. While the position offers a level of remote working, a strong regional presence is critical to effectively support and engage with our schools. Those huge small victories Are you currently working as a DSL in school or have wider DSL/Safeguarding responsibilities within a Multi Academy Trust, if so, are you ready to take the next step and join a team of likeminded people who are passionate about safeguarding children or are you a Schools Safeguarding Officer or equivalent within a local authority and are already supporting DSLs in schools? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Get out what you put in The Schools Safeguarding Officer will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL's) and Head Teachers to ensure that practice is robust and defensible in relation to safeguarding within the school. You will work with the Head of Safeguarding to support schools and ensure compliance in accordance with safeguarding and wider legislation and in the development and delivery of training for DSL's and school-based staff. You will contribute to effective partnership working between different teams and departments within Witherslack Group. You will undertake safeguarding audits in schools to ensure compliance within current frameworks and support schools in any actions plans resulting from findings within safeguarding audits. You will also support DSL's in schools and give advice to ensure that safeguarding concerns are managed in line with Local Safeguarding Partnership procedures and thresholds. You will work with DSL's in schools to ensure that safeguarding record keeping is robust and in line with best practice and will give advice and guidance in relation to safeguarding cases. The ideal candidate will have experience as a DSL in a school and has worked in a variety of different agencies. If in addition to that you have wider agency experience of working within for example, early help or children's social care, that would be even better. We are looking for someone who has experience of giving advice to and supporting DSLs/DDSL's in their work, has experience of developing and delivering training and undertaking audits in relation to safeguarding. Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you; Extensive safeguarding expertise - significant experience (5+ years) managing safeguarding and child protection cases, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or in a similar senior role. Strong policy knowledge - up-to-date understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education, national safeguarding policy, wider education legislation, and partnership arrangements. Proven advisory and training skills - ability to provide expert safeguarding advice to schools, support the resolution of safeguarding deficits, and design and deliver effective training. Ongoing professional development - a comprehensive portfolio of CPD in safeguarding and child protection, with evidence of applying learning from reviews and developments into practice. Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities - strong communication, problem-solving, and report-writing skills, with the flexibility to manage competing priorities and support schools in high-pressure situations. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays) Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Join the UK's best special education and care provider Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself . For a full job description please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Executive Officer - Deployment Job Description Location: Croydon base with travel up to 5 days per week including over night stays Deployment role - various locations across the country Hourly rate: £17.60 Working Days/Hours: 37 hours: Monday- FridayBrook Street in partnership with the Home Office has a fantastic opportunity to join their AMLO team.This is a demanding and challenging hands-on role, in a unique fast-paced working environment, but is equally fulfilling, offering a wide range of development opportunities. We are looking for staff who can provide day to day support and advice to Customers across the UK to prepare them for move on from Asylum Support. This is a varied role with a flexible deployment approach. You will be working directly with customers in a face to face and virtual setting, resolving blockers through escalations, whilst working closely with HEO AMLO Team and Operational leads to identify issues and seek resolutions.You will work a hybrid approach which will include on site travel to Home Office accommodation locations, plus attendance to your local regional office. Experience Needed/desired: You will have a passion for delivery, are solution focused and resilient to challenges. Experience of working under pressure and balancing competing priorities to meet both short and longer-term deadlines, whilst simultaneously maintaining high levels of quality. Be able to multi-task, manage a varied workload, prioritise effectively, and react quickly and calmly to changing circumstances. List the duties/ responsibilities: The post holder will be responsible for (list is not exhaustive): Manage caseloads, maintain trackers for respective area, whilst being able to flex to other regional areas as required. Retrieve and direct data to HEO Team leads for logistical planning Respond to emails from various sources timely and appropriately. Escalate issues that can't be resolved immediately to various teams across the HO and potentially externally. Communicate with Customers via various means including via phone (using translation services where needed) Maintaining effective relationships with key internal and external partners and stakeholders. Demonstrate the civil service values and standards of behaviour as a role model to other colleagues. Provide advice, guidance, and support to Customers on site in a face-to-face environment and to onsite corporate stakeholders. Responding and referring cases for safeguarding, police or security incidents. Additional duties as required depending on demand and emerging priorities. Record keeping on excel and other IT systems. Training: This is a physically demanding operational role that requires candidates to complete personal safety training at level 2. This is a mandatory requirement. Failure to successfully complete the training will preclude an individual from undertaking the role. Clearance level (To be completed by Brook Street upon successful application): Enhanced DBS + CTC (Counter Terrorism Clearance) Role specific requirements: A valid driver's license and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role due to the deployment aspect.You must hold a valid passport and must have lived in the UK for longer than 5 years. Please note that period of 6 months or longer spent outside of the UK in the last 5 years will unfortunately not be accepted. This role requires security clearance that will be processed for you, if successful.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.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Executive Officer - Deployment Job Description Location: Croydon base with travel up to 5 days per week including over night stays Deployment role - various locations across the country Hourly rate: £17.60 Working Days/Hours: 37 hours: Monday- FridayBrook Street in partnership with the Home Office has a fantastic opportunity to join their AMLO team.This is a demanding and challenging hands-on role, in a unique fast-paced working environment, but is equally fulfilling, offering a wide range of development opportunities. We are looking for staff who can provide day to day support and advice to Customers across the UK to prepare them for move on from Asylum Support. This is a varied role with a flexible deployment approach. You will be working directly with customers in a face to face and virtual setting, resolving blockers through escalations, whilst working closely with HEO AMLO Team and Operational leads to identify issues and seek resolutions.You will work a hybrid approach which will include on site travel to Home Office accommodation locations, plus attendance to your local regional office. Experience Needed/desired: You will have a passion for delivery, are solution focused and resilient to challenges. Experience of working under pressure and balancing competing priorities to meet both short and longer-term deadlines, whilst simultaneously maintaining high levels of quality. Be able to multi-task, manage a varied workload, prioritise effectively, and react quickly and calmly to changing circumstances. List the duties/ responsibilities: The post holder will be responsible for (list is not exhaustive): Manage caseloads, maintain trackers for respective area, whilst being able to flex to other regional areas as required. Retrieve and direct data to HEO Team leads for logistical planning Respond to emails from various sources timely and appropriately. Escalate issues that can't be resolved immediately to various teams across the HO and potentially externally. Communicate with Customers via various means including via phone (using translation services where needed) Maintaining effective relationships with key internal and external partners and stakeholders. Demonstrate the civil service values and standards of behaviour as a role model to other colleagues. Provide advice, guidance, and support to Customers on site in a face-to-face environment and to onsite corporate stakeholders. Responding and referring cases for safeguarding, police or security incidents. Additional duties as required depending on demand and emerging priorities. Record keeping on excel and other IT systems. Training: This is a physically demanding operational role that requires candidates to complete personal safety training at level 2. This is a mandatory requirement. Failure to successfully complete the training will preclude an individual from undertaking the role. Clearance level (To be completed by Brook Street upon successful application): Enhanced DBS + CTC (Counter Terrorism Clearance) Role specific requirements: A valid driver's license and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role due to the deployment aspect.You must hold a valid passport and must have lived in the UK for longer than 5 years. Please note that period of 6 months or longer spent outside of the UK in the last 5 years will unfortunately not be accepted. This role requires security clearance that will be processed for you, if successful.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.
