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Job Title: Barrister / Solicitor Advocate (3-5 years) Location: Hybrid / Remote within the UK Salary : Competitive salary, dependent on experience (in the region of £70,000 to £80,000) Job type: Full time, Permanent Closing date: 30th April 2026 About Us: Express Chambers operates as an integrated chambers model within Express Solicitors, an award-winning law firm currently ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK 200. We comprise barristers, pupil barristers, court advocates, and clerks; the core operation of the department is closely aligned to that of a traditional barristers' chambers. We are instructed by the wider business to provide specialist advisory and advocacy skills across all of the firm's practice areas. This innovative and collaborative structure ensures continuity of litigation strategy, efficiency, and the highest standard of representation at every stage. Express Chambers has a clear and achievable growth strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to join at a pivotal stage and contribute to its continued development. The Role: Following growth in the wider business, Express Chambers is looking to recruit a qualified barrister or solicitor-advocate with 3-5 years of experience. Applications are invited from candidates based anywhere in England and Wales. Candidates must hold, or be eligible to hold, a practising certificate. The role reflects that of a typical civil barrister, with instructions to undertake advocacy and written work across a broad spectrum of civil litigation. The core practice areas are personal injury, clinical negligence, and costs. We are also instructed in matters relating to civil liberties, housing disrepair, and consumer claims litigation (we would be particularly interested in hearing from applicants who have experience in these areas). The successful candidate will be supported by our experienced clerking team. We make significant efforts to ensure that workloads remain manageable within core working hours, with preparation time diarised appropriately. Whilst nationwide travel is required, this is carefully managed to ensure a healthy balance with home/office working. Reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be borne by the business, as will the cost of renewing your practising certificate. Separate professional indemnity insurance is not required. You will be fully supported within Chambers. We are a collegiate and approachable team, encouraging of open discussion of legal issues and ideas. You will receive mentoring from an experienced barrister, will have access to comprehensive training materials and legal resources, and will be provided with IT equipment and support. Clear policies are in place to ensure that instructions and papers are received in a timely and organised fashion. We are seeking candidates who are motivated to contribute to the continued growth of Chambers while developing their own practice. The nature, complexity, and value of the work you undertake will reflect your level of experience. However, there is sufficient intermediate and multi track work available to sustain a substantial and varied practice from the outset. As you progress along the recognised career pathway, you can expect to be instructed on increasingly complex and higher-value matters. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have experience of supervising pupils or who are willing to undertake the necessary training to be able to do so in the near future. Responsibilities: Court advocacy. Attendance at conferences, settling papers. To keep up to date with procedural changes, case law, and developments in legislation. To assist with the training and mentoring of less experienced advocates. Provide a high-quality service. Person Specification: Essential: Current practising certificate. Higher Rights of Audience (if applicable). Exceptional attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. The ability to work both independently as well as part of a team. Desirable: Experience of personal injury litigation. Working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules. Experience as a pupil supervisor. Good level of IT literacy. Benefits: Flexible Working - Flexible working hours 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement. Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme. Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Legal Advisor, Legal Consultant, Chambers Lawyer, Chambers Civil Litigation Barrister, Solicitor, Legal Aid, Lawyer, may also be considered for this role.

Dawn Ellmore Employment are currently working with a leading law firm in the London, who are seeking a motivated Patent & Trade Mark Renewals Clerk to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with existing IP experience who is interested in working within a busy IP renewals team. The ideal candidate will have previous IP administration experience and great communication skills, along with strong deadline management abilities. A CIPA / CITMA qualification may be advantageous, but this is not an essential requirement. Duties include but are not limited to: Docketing renewals information correctly within the firm s case management system. Ensuring renewal deadlines are met. Ensuring invoices are accurate Acknowledging client instructions, acting upon these accordingly. Corresponding with clients and attorneys regarding renewals requirements / queries. On offer is an attractive salary and benefits package, along with a flexible hybrid working policy. Apply now! Dawn Ellmore Employment aims to respond to all applicants, however due to the number of applications received this is regrettably not always possible. If you have not received a response within three working days, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job Title: Barrister / Solicitor Advocate (Early Career) Location: Hybrid / Remote within the UK Salary : Competitive salary, dependent on experience (in the region of £60,000 to £70,000) Job type: Full time, Permanent Closing date: 30th April 2026 About Us: Express Chambers operates as an integrated chambers model within Express Solicitors, an award-winning law firm currently ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK 200. We comprise barristers, pupil barristers, court advocates, and clerks; the core operation of the department is closely aligned to that of a traditional barristers' chambers. We are instructed by the wider business to provide specialist advisory and advocacy skills across all of the firm's practice areas. This innovative and collaborative structure ensures continuity of litigation strategy, efficiency, and the highest standard of representation at every stage. Express Chambers has a clear and achievable growth strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to join at a pivotal stage and contribute to its continued development. The Role: Following growth in the wider business, Express Chambers is looking to recruit a qualified barrister or solicitor-advocate in the very early stages of their career. Applications are invited from candidates based anywhere in England and Wales. Candidates must hold, or be eligible to hold, a practising certificate. The role reflects that of a typical civil barrister, with instructions to undertake advocacy and written work across a broad spectrum of civil litigation. The core practice areas are personal injury, clinical negligence, and costs. We are also instructed in matters relating to civil liberties, housing disrepair, and consumer claims litigation (we would be particularly interested in hearing from applicants who have experience in these areas). The successful candidate will be supported by our experienced clerking team. We make significant efforts to ensure that workloads remain manageable within core working hours, with preparation time diarised appropriately. Whilst nationwide travel is required, this is carefully managed to ensure a healthy balance with home/office working. Reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be borne by the business, as will the cost of renewing your practising certificate. Separate professional indemnity insurance is not required. You will be fully supported within Chambers. We are a collegiate and approachable team, encouraging of open discussion of legal issues and ideas. You will receive mentoring from an experienced barrister, will have access to comprehensive training materials and legal resources, and will be provided with IT equipment and support. Clear policies are in place to ensure that instructions and papers are received in a timely and organised fashion. We are seeking candidates who are motivated to contribute to the continued growth of Chambers while developing their own practice. A structured and recognised career pathway is in place, with opportunities to be instructed on increasingly complex and higher value cases as your experience develops. We welcome applications from candidates who are open to new challenges and who aspire, in time, to work towards becoming a pupil supervisor. Responsibilities: Court advocacy. Attendance at conferences, settling papers. To keep up to date with procedural changes, case law, and developments in legislation. To assist with the training and mentoring of less experienced advocates. Provide a high-quality service. Person Specification: Essential Current practising certificate. Higher Rights of Audience (if applicable). Exceptional attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. The ability to work both independently as well as part of a team. Desirable Experience of personal injury litigation Working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules Good level of IT literacy. Benefits: Flexible Working - Flexible working hours 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement. Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme. Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Legal Advisor, Legal Consultant, Chambers Lawyer, Chambers Civil Litigation Barrister, Solicitor, Legal Aid, Lawyer, Solicitor Advocate may also be considered for this role.

Administrative Officer - HMCTS (Gateshead) Fully office based Pay 12.86 per hour Our client, a reputable government organisation, is hiring for an Administrative Officer to join their team in Gateshead. This role is vital in supporting the smooth operation of Courts, Tribunals, and other judicial services, ensuring high standards of customer service and efficient case management. What you'll be doing: Preparing papers, files, and court documents for hearings and meetings Managing records on in-house systems and inputting data accurately Assisting with clerking civil and family courts, tribunals, and hearings Supporting court users by scheduling, serving documents, and executing warrants Handling face-to-face, written, and telephone enquiries with professionalism Contributing to team meetings, problem-solving, and small projects Processing casework such as court orders, claims, fines, and legal aid documentation Checking and verifying documents, records, and accounts for accuracy and compliance Collecting and assembling information for reports, statistical analysis, and court returns Communicating effectively with judiciary, court staff, external agencies, and the public What you'll bring: Minimum of 5 GCSEs (A-C) or NVQ Business Administration Level II, or relevant administrative experience Strong computer skills to handle data entry, document preparation, and reporting Excellent customer service skills with a professional, helpful approach Ability to work as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and initiative Good organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Clear communication skills, both written and verbal This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a vital public service, with ongoing professional development and career progression available within the operational delivery profession. If you're organised, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality service, we'd love to hear from you. Location: Gateshead Hours: Full-time Apply now to join a dedicated team supporting justice and public service excellence! 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.

Job Title: Contract Manager (Operations) Location: London (Hybrid working available; base at Clerkenwell) About the Role: We are seeking a highly capable Contract Manager (Operations) to strengthen the management, governance, and optimisation of operational contracts within a large, values-driven organisation. This is a high-impact role offering autonomy, visibility, and influence across a diverse housing portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Operations, you will lead the development and ongoing management of a robust contract management framework. This includes student, keyworker, market rent, co-operative, and short-life accommodation contracts. Your role will ensure contractual arrangements are effectively governed, performance-driven, and aligned with strategic objectives, while mitigating contractual, financial, legal, and reputational risks. As a trusted subject-matter expert, you will work closely with internal teams and external partners to embed clarity, accountability, and compliance. The role focuses on assurance and insight, including performance monitoring, audits, risk management, and evidence-based reporting to senior leaders and the Board. This position is ideal for someone comfortable operating in complex environments, leading through influence, and supporting executive-level decision-making while upholding core values of honesty, efficiency, accountability, respect, and trust. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive contract management framework for leases, management agreements, SLAs, and related contracts. Establish and operate governance and assurance structures for contractual performance, compliance, and risk. Provide expert guidance on contractual obligations to colleagues. Conduct audits and reviews to ensure compliance with legislation, regulation, and internal policies. Monitor provider performance against KPIs, service standards, and statutory requirements. Identify and address contractual and operational risks, leading corrective action plans. Manage relationships with partners, providers, local authorities, and internal stakeholders. Investigate and resolve contractual breaches, escalating where necessary. Lead contract variations, change control, and change-in-law activities, ensuring impacts are documented. Produce high-quality reports and insights for senior management, committees, and the Board. Drive continuous improvement in contract management processes, systems, and reporting. Requirements: Proven experience as a contract or governance professional, managing complex contractual arrangements. Strong assurance, compliance, and performance management capabilities. Ability to interpret contractual requirements and translate them into practical oversight. Analytical, influential, and credible, with the ability to challenge constructively and drive accountability. Comfortable leading without formal authority and working with multiple stakeholders. Experience in risk management, audits, and performance reporting. Ability to produce clear, evidence-based reports for senior leadership. If this sounds suitable for you, or someone you know, please send an updated copy of your CV to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects so we can discuss further.

Legal Secretary Are you looking for a more flexible and welcoming environment along with an excellent package that will be regularly reviewed? Our highly respected client is looking to recruit for the conveyancing team where you will be responsible for day to day support to the fee earners. Along with excellent secretarial and communication skills we ideally would like to see applications with Family Law work history. Key responsibilities will include: Preparing legal documents and general correspondence from dictation including: General correspondence Typing of Financial Consent Orders Forms E and collating all documents referred to in financial proceedings Briefs to Counsel Collating papers to be sent with Brief Liaising with Counsel's clerk as to availability and progress preparation of electronic court bundles. Children Act proceedings, the typing of orders, preparing court bundles and liaising with clients in a sympathetic way Typing cohabitation agreements, pre-nuptial agreements and change of name deeds Taking telephone calls and relaying accurate messages Diary management and arranging appointments Monitoring deadlines in respect of client affairs Maintaining files, day to day administrative duties i Maintaining and building successful relationships with clients and colleagues. We look forward to your application.

About Us Housing in Westminster City Council is a world of extraordinary stories. Dedicated and compassionate professionals bring everything to their work. KATE'S PASSION FOR NUMBERS AND PEOPLE. Kate's an absolute wizard at managing housing asset data for our annual £50m capital programme. She began as a college leaver in finance and became a senior manager. Kate's analytical powers keep track of the condition of over 21,000 tenanted and leasehold homes - from roofs and windows to kitchens and bathrooms. She is committed to achieving the Decent Homes Standard for all tenants and a high standard for all leaseholders, and she understands the human stories behind the data. Kate's work ensures routine external and internal stock condition surveys pick up repairs and health & safety issues. By recognising patterns, she contributes to forward planning for large scale capital renewal works. The Role As Senior Capital Investment Manager you will strategically lead and take programme level accountability of the Westminster Major Works. The team delivers complex capital projects across Westminster's housing stock, aiming for homes that are safe, high quality and sustainable. You will set the delivery framework to ensure excellent project, quality and contract management, driving successful delivery of the Housing Asset Strategy objectives. You will lead a talented team of Capital Investment Managers and Clerks of Works, providing senior level insights to resolve complex issues. At programme level you will be the Council's voice for quality assurance, transparency and accountability, setting strategy for effective contract management. As the programme budget holder you will safeguard public funds through strong financial governance and controls, ensuring every decision meets the highest standards of affordability, feasibility, sustainability, compliance and value for money. You will oversee supplier performance, mobilise new procurements, and manage programme level risks and escalations-including legal processes, FOI requests, complaints and Member enquiries-to resolve issues quickly and professionally. You will lead several high priority projects yourself, combining strategic influence with hands on impact across London's most ambitious Housing Investment Programme. In addition you will partner with other Council departments to ensure objectives are aligned, serve as a senior voice on resident focused delivery, and foster transparent, inclusive engagement. Flexibility around travel is required, as you will attend resident meetings and site visits, sometimes outside working hours. About You (Continued) You will bring proven leadership of complex, multidisciplinary capital programmes across all RIBA stages, with a track record of delivering high impact housing investment and regeneration projects on time, on budget and to quality standards. You have deep practical construction knowledge and expert understanding of construction methods, sequencing and critical path management. You are able to analyse and reprogramme construction timelines, resolve delays, and assure on site quality. You have substantial experience managing and developing high performing teams of technical professionals, consultants and contractors, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence and continuous improvement. You are confident guiding others in contract management across JCT and NEC forms, ensuring strong performance, robust change control, compliance and dispute resolution. Collaboration is critical. You have worked effectively with residents, councillors, senior officers, statutory bodies, contractors and consultants to deliver shared outcomes in complex political and partnership environments. You lead meaningful resident engagement, embedding co design and ensuring diverse community needs are reflected. You translate housing strategy, compliance duties and emerging legislation-including the Building Safety Act, Net Zero and ESG requirements-into deliverable programmes. You manage large budgets and resources, forecast accurately, align spending with business plans and keep programmes feasible, sustainable and value driven. You are adept at gateway reviews, applying lessons learned, and embedding structured improvement across quality, safety and resident experience. You review technical designs for buildability, cost effectiveness and resident suitability. You are an excellent communicator and relationship builder, influencing and engaging at all levels and operating with credibility in technical, political and community facing environments. You balance multiple priorities with strong organisational, creative and problem solving skills, and you have excellent digital literacy, especially in Microsoft Office. You invest in professional development, supporting the growth of others. A relevant professional qualification or Chartered Membership (such as MRICS, MCIOB or APM) is required; equivalent experience is acceptable. What We Offer Westminster City Council is an inclusive workplace of over 200,000 residents, 50,000 businesses and 750,000 workers - a community at the heart of decision making. We champion equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, aiming to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Our flexible working patterns include Agile working and a support for people working in different ways. The Council is a Disability Confident Employer and will provide reasonable adjustments for interviewees with declared disabilities. All applications must apply via Starfish; applications via SuccessFactors will not be considered.

York, Leeds, North Yorkshire, North East England- Hybrid Permanent - Full Time Competitive Salary + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom Professional Services has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clerk of Works with a mixture of strong technical knowledge in a broad range of civil engineering disciplines and contract administration to join our growing electricity transmission and distribution civil design team. To ensure construction compliance with all requirements you are expected to perform Clerk of Works duties from commencement to completion on a variety of electricity substations across Yorkshire and the Northeast of England in collaboration with internal professional services (civil, structural, electrical, surveys, wayleaves, cables, environmental) along with contractors, clients and stakeholders. Some key deliverables in this role will include: Ensure that all civil construction work carried out by contractors is in accordance with the design, relevant standards and specifications, policies and procedures. Support design engineers in the design and management of civil engineering elements of projects. Use site surveys, existing plans, drawings, codes of practice, technical specifications, manufacturer's literature and technical knowledge to advise and support civil engineering contractors during the construction phase of projects. Assist in the preparation and/or review of overall site construction programmes, working with the contractor, designer and project manager. Participate in the planning of project ITPs and monitor contractor adherence. Conduct Quality, H&S and Environmental Audits as required by Freedom and the Client Prepare weekly/monthly reports as required to the client. Convene and chair on-site coordination meetings on behalf of the Client as required. Liaise and collaborate with the client and internal design teams to ensure the effective delivery of projects, providing site progress updates and identifying issues that could pose a risk to programme, quality or cost. What we're looking for : If the above sounds exciting and something you're well versed in, then we'd love to hear from you! We're looking for an experienced, forward thinking and dedicated Clerk of Works. You must have Qualifications and experience in: Essential Previous experience working as a Clerk of Works in the civil/built environment for the construction of traditional masonry buildings, steel portal frames, and reinforced concrete foundations and structures. Effective technical and non-technical communication skills with contractors, colleagues, clients and other stakeholders. Knowledge and experience of the CDM Regulations 2015. A technical qualification in Civil Engineering or a relevant qualification in Building Construction. A registered member or working towards registration with the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate of Great Britain. Strong understanding and experience of construction methodologies and their associated risk management. Registration with the CSCS in a relevant discipline. Full UK driving licence. Desirable Ability to support the delivery of multiple simultaneous technical projects in a challenging environment. Vocational training, diplomas, or certificates in construction-related fields. Awareness of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging legislation. Awareness of sustainability and environmentally friendly practices. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Competitive Salary on Offer Car or Car Allowance Pension with employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be

York, Leeds, North Yorkshire, North East England- Hybrid Permanent - Full Time Competitive Salary + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom Professional Services has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clerk of Works with a mixture of strong technical knowledge in a broad range of civil engineering disciplines and contract administration to join our growing electricity transmission and distribution civil design team. To ensure construction compliance with all requirements you are expected to perform Clerk of Works duties from commencement to completion on a variety of electricity substations across Yorkshire and the Northeast of England in collaboration with internal professional services (civil, structural, electrical, surveys, wayleaves, cables, environmental) along with contractors, clients and stakeholders. Some key deliverables in this role will include: Ensure that all civil construction work carried out by contractors is in accordance with the design, relevant standards and specifications, policies and procedures. Support design engineers in the design and management of civil engineering elements of projects. Use site surveys, existing plans, drawings, codes of practice, technical specifications, manufacturer's literature and technical knowledge to advise and support civil engineering contractors during the construction phase of projects. Assist in the preparation and/or review of overall site construction programmes, working with the contractor, designer and project manager. Participate in the planning of project ITPs and monitor contractor adherence. Conduct Quality, H&S and Environmental Audits as required by Freedom and the Client Prepare weekly/monthly reports as required to the client. Convene and chair on-site coordination meetings on behalf of the Client as required. Liaise and collaborate with the client and internal design teams to ensure the effective delivery of projects, providing site progress updates and identifying issues that could pose a risk to programme, quality or cost. What we're looking for : If the above sounds exciting and something you're well versed in, then we'd love to hear from you! We're looking for an experienced, forward thinking and dedicated Clerk of Works. You must have Qualifications and experience in: Essential Previous experience working as a Clerk of Works in the civil/built environment for the construction of traditional masonry buildings, steel portal frames, and reinforced concrete foundations and structures. Effective technical and non-technical communication skills with contractors, colleagues, clients and other stakeholders. Knowledge and experience of the CDM Regulations 2015. A technical qualification in Civil Engineering or a relevant qualification in Building Construction. A registered member or working towards registration with the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate of Great Britain. Strong understanding and experience of construction methodologies and their associated risk management. Registration with the CSCS in a relevant discipline. Full UK driving licence. Desirable Ability to support the delivery of multiple simultaneous technical projects in a challenging environment. Vocational training, diplomas, or certificates in construction-related fields. Awareness of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging legislation. Awareness of sustainability and environmentally friendly practices. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Competitive Salary on Offer Car or Car Allowance Pension with employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be

Millfield School is seeking an experienced, highly professional governance specialist to join us as Clerk to the Governors and Compliance Officer. This is a senior, assurance focused role that plays a critical part in enabling effective, compliant and high quality governance across the School. About the Role As the School's governance professional and Company Secretary, you will provide authoritative procedural advice and operational support to the Governing Body, its Committees and the Chair of Governors, while also working closely with the Finance Director. With a dual reporting line to both, you will ensure that governance, compliance, policy and risk frameworks are well structured, transparent and robust. Key responsibilities include: Advising the Governing Body on its statutory, regulatory, safeguarding and fiduciary duties, and ensuring governance arrangements comply with the Governing Instrument, charity and company law. Planning and servicing Governing Body and Committee meetings, including agenda planning, high quality papers, accurate minutes, decision records and statutory documentation. Acting as Company Secretary, maintaining statutory registers and ensuring all Charity Commission and Companies House submissions are completed accurately and on time. Providing oversight of compliance, policy review, risk and audit frameworks, giving assurance to Governors that arrangements remain effective, proportionate and current. Supporting Governor recruitment, induction, training and succession planning, including safeguarding and regulatory checks. Advising on and supporting complaints, appeals and other formal panels, providing procedural guidance and liaising with external advisers where required. Overseeing subject access requests, data protection matters, whistleblowing arrangements and governance aspects of legal and insurance enquiries. Horizon scanning for governance and regulatory developments and advising the Governing Body on potential impact. This role requires exceptional judgement, discretion and confidence in working with senior stakeholders, as well as the ability to manage complex information and deadlines with precision. About You You will bring proven experience in governance, compliance, company secretarial, legal administration or a closely related field. You will be highly organised, credible and confident in providing clear, proportionate advice, with excellent written communication and minute taking skills. Integrity, professionalism and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters are essential. A legal background is desirable but not essential. Working Hours & Salary: Hours of work: Full-time, year-round role working 37.5 hours per week, 9.00am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday. Salary: Competitive, based on skills and experience. Closing date: 24th May 2026. Please note that applications will be considered on receipt, and as a result the vacancy may close early should an appointment be made. As such we would recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to, Enhanced DBS clearance. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Be kind, be individual, be brilliant. Millfield School, where being an individual is recognised as the key to brilliance.

Legal Clerk needed in Birmingham - 9-month contract Your new company Due to the partnership between Hays and Birmingham City Council, we are looking to recruit a Legal Clerk to join their team on an interim basis. Being the largest leading local authority in the whole of Europe, Birmingham City Council are renowned for their expertise in public services and endless opportunities. Your new role Birmingham City Council are seeking a proactive and motivated Legal Clerk to join our Personal Injury team on an interim basis to cover maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal graduate or an experienced legal administrator to gain exposure to public sector legal work within a large, fast-paced local authority. This role offers hybrid working, with an expectation of 1-2 days per week in the office. There may be occasions where more office attendance is required, particularly during large or complex cases.The main duties of this role are: Providing day-to-day clerical and administrative support to solicitors within the Personal Injury team Preparing and managing paperwork for live legal cases, including photocopying and collating legal bundles Responding to case-related enquiries and supporting case progression Assisting with the preparation of legal packs and bundles, including for court proceedings Supporting the Criminal team when required, including assembling legal packs Redacting sensitive information from historic case files in line with data protection requirements Maintaining accurate records and handling confidential information appropriately What you need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will need to be a proactive and self-motivated legal graduate or administrator with strong administrative experience, who is keen to contribute in a busy legal environment. You will need to be organised, detail-focused, and confident in handling sensitive and confidential information. You will be someone who uses initiative, actively seeks out work, and is comfortable supporting solicitors with a range of legal and clerical tasks while managing competing priorities effectively. What you'll get in return You will be paid a competitive hourly rate and have a guaranteed long-term, full-time role, with further opportunities for permanent opportunities. As a Hays contractor, you will have a dedicated consultant who will support you throughout the recruitment process as well as whilst you are at work. You will be given access to our training platform, where you can assign yourself to free online training to enhance your own skills. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Administrative Officer Location: Swindon Courts Contract Type: Temporary (initial contract until the end of June 2026) Working Pattern: Full-time Pay rate : 12.86 per hour raising to 13.25 after 12 weeks About the Role As an Administrative Officer , you'll play a key role in ensuring cases progress efficiently through the justice system while delivering outstanding service to court users and colleagues alike. Key Responsibilities Administration Prepare papers and files for courts, tribunals, hearings, and meetings Produce court and tribunal documents Manage photocopying, filing, post handling, and data entry tasks Book and organise meeting rooms, training sessions, and other events Drafting Prepare standard letters, minutes, reports, and notes following set guidelines Operations Clerk civil and family courts and tribunal hearings Support court users, manage listings and rotas, and check case files Handle counter, telephone, and written enquiries Serve court documents, collect fines and fees (including chip & pin transactions) Contribute to team problem-solving, process improvement, and local projects Casework & Quality Control Process court orders, fines, and legal aid documentation Check and verify records, documents, and accounts for accuracy and compliance Assemble information for reports, warrants, and statistical analysis Financial & Statistical Tasks Perform basic financial calculations and prepare reports Reconcile accounts, prepare invoices, and manage small office expenditure Customer Service & Communication Provide excellent, timely, and professional service to the judiciary, magistrates, court users, and legal representatives Give advice on court forms and procedures, ensuring all interactions are helpful and accurate Please apply online 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.

Job Title: Legal Clerk / Legal PA Location: Chester City Centre Salary: £27,500 per annum plus (FTE) Job Type: Permanent, Part Time, 30 Hours Per Week, 4 or 5 Days per week (Shorter Working Day over 5 Days) About us: Storrar Cowdry Solicitors are an established legal practice situated in a Chester City centre office since 1983 click apply for full job details

Court Usher - Exeter Location: Exeter Law Courts Southernhay Gardens Exeter Devon EX1 1JL United Kingdom Contract Length: 6 months Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week Start Date: ASAP Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour Clearance Required: Enhanced DBS About the Role We are recruiting two Court Ushers to support daily operations within Exeter Courts. This is an important front facing role, ensuring court hearings run smoothly and providing excellent service to all court users, including members of the public, judiciary, legal professionals, witnesses, and outside agencies. The role is varied, fast paced, and requires strong communication and organisation skills. Training will be provided on the job. Key Responsibilities Preparing courtrooms ahead of hearings Guiding court users to the correct locations Assisting court clerks and judiciary during hearings Supporting general administrative tasks Completing basic IT related tasks Managing the flow of people in and out of courtrooms Providing clear and professional communication to all visitors Skills & Experience Essential Good IT literacy Strong communication skills Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities Friendly, approachable, and considerate manner Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Proactive with good initiative 5 GCSEs A -C (or equivalent) Desirable (not essential) Customer service or administrative experience Additional Information This is not a hybrid role - the position is site based. 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.

Job Title: Accounting Clerk / Finance Location: London Salary: Depending on qualification and experience Job type: Full time, Permanent About the Company: Evergreen Marine (UK) Ltd is a leading international container shipping line which symbolizes innovative, reliable and sustainable marine transportation service. We continue with our mission to build efficient e-commerce platforms and to accelerate our fleet renewal program, introducing ever more eco-friendly container ships. Evergreen Line is the common trading name for the Evergreen Group's container shipping companies that comprise Evergreen Marine Corp. (Taiwan) Ltd, Italia Marittima S.p.A., Evergreen Marine (UK) Ltd, Evergreen Marine (Singapore) PTE Ltd, Evergreen Marine (Hong Kong) Ltd and Evergreen Marine (Asia) Pte. Ltd. Together, the six shipping companies operate a modern fleet of container ships with a combined capacity of more than 1.2 million TEU and maintain services across a broad array of trade lanes around the world. About the job: This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our London Office, in our Finance department (Funds Section). Working on a full-time basis. If you are looking for a career within a well-established container shipping company, are enthusiastic and self-motivated then this may be the job for you. Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: Daily fund/cash flow management Daily TT payment input received from customers Daily exchange rate and cost table maintenance Monitoring and liaising with banks Preparing daily cash reports such as cash position report Preparing monthly bank account reconciliation report Preparing monthly valuation of foreign currency Preparing weekly / monthly / quarterly /KPI outstanding reports Preparing daily payment received oracle reports Credit note check and offsets Monitoring and chasing outstanding positions Checking and processing refund requests Manual invoice issue Dealing with general queries and payment allocation Setting up and maintenance of credit accounts and bi -annual credit review. Prepare analysis for EC Sales List for Irish customers Setting up monthly exchange rates About you: Basic Requirements: AAT qualifications at least or diploma/degree in Finance or Accounting Legal right to work in UK Good organization, and communication skills Familiar with Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook To be honest, responsible and punctual, to be able to work on your own initiative as well as to be a great team worker Benefits of Joining Evergreen Marine (UK) Ltd: - Subsidized lunch in our canteen - On-site Gym - Cycle to Work scheme - Sports and Social Club - monthly organized events for staff at discounted rates - Interest-free Company Loan for Annual Season Ticket - Employee Assistance Programme - offering 24/7 Mental Wellbeing Support, counselling service, financial guidance and legal consultations - Personal Accident Insurance - Optional Private Medical Insurance - Life Insurance - Group Company Pension Scheme - Pension advisory services + Annual One-on-One Pension review Meetings - Income Protection Scheme Please click on the APPLY button and you will be redirected to our careers page to apply for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Accounts Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Accounts Clerk, Finance Clerk, Finance Administrator, Accountant, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Cashflow Controller, Finance Coordinator, AAT may be considered for this role.

Lead Civil Barristers Clerk (Personal Injury And Clinical Negligence) Manchester circa £40,000 per annum (we may be able to offer more for a candidate with exceptional experience) Permanent, Full Time Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am 5:30pm (1-hour lunch) Holidays: 25 per year plus Bank Holidays (rising with length of service) Benefits: contributory pension scheme, private healthcare and cash plan, group life policy, enhanced maternity & paternity pay. We are looking for an experienced personal injury and clinical negligence barristers clerk to join our Civil Clerking team based in Manchester. We have 41 barristers practising in this area, working out of our five sites across the North and able to work throughout the UK. You ll need to have the knowledge and experience of clerking barristers in this practice area to hit the ground running and be a lead member of the clerking team, able to train and develop junior colleagues. On a day-to-day basis you will work with the team to ensure our barristers diaries are effectively managed and their practices supported, through communicating with clients via telephone and email, taking bookings and ensuring computer recording of instructions and briefs, ensuring barristers have the documents they need in Dropbox prior to conferences and hearings, forward-planning and chasing where required, checking court lists, billing cases, and producing monthly reports for insurer clients. As a Lead Clerk, you ll help with problem solving and team supervision. You ll also be encouraged to develop your skills in practice and business development, through setting up and attending seminars and events, and meeting with clients and prospective clients to maintain relationships and bring in new work. While based in Manchester you will support our civil practice barristers across all of our sites in the North, working with colleagues in clerking teams across our five sites to ensure the delivery of a smooth and comprehensive clerking service to all practitioners in the team and their clients. Essential skills for this role are: significant barristers clerking confidence and ability, excellent spoken and written communication skills, strong IT skills and computer confidence, a systematic and organised work style, excellent attention to detail, experience of managing a busy workload effectively and team working. This is a great opportunity to join a large, professionally run and successful barristers chambers, where you can have a big impact and continue to develop your clerking skills and experience to further your career. We offer a friendly and sociable team environment, with excellent management support, a competitive salary and benefits package and, with over 40 clerking roles across our five sites, excellent opportunities for peer support and career development. Closing Date: we encourage swift applications and will close when we have sufficient applications shortlisted for interview. We positively encourage applications from all sections of the community and operate an equal opportunities approach.

Legal Billing Clerk Location: Hayes, West London Salary: Circa £30,000 Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time We re currently recruiting for a dedicated Legal Billing Clerk to join a well-respected legal practice based in the Hayes area. This firm has built a strong reputation for client care and justice, and this position plays a crucial part in keeping their financial processes running smoothly especially when it comes to Legal Aid billing. If you have prior billing experience in a legal setting, especially within criminal law or Legal Aid claims, this could be the perfect long-term opportunity. What You'll Be Doing: Preparing and submitting Legal Aid bills, including CRM7, Magistrates Court and Crown Court claims. Liaising with the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), cost draftsmen, and court staff to manage queries & ensure successful submissions. Managing and monitoring WIP, submitting Payment on Account claims, and handling rejected or appealed claims where necessary. Supporting with private client billing and file closures. Posting disbursements and professional fees accurately within the case management system. Ensuring all billing is completed in line with deadlines and regulatory requirements. What We re Looking For: Solid understanding of Legal Aid billing procedures, particularly within criminal law. High level of accuracy and a strong grasp of numbers. Excellent time management and organisation to handle multiple billing deadlines. Confident communicator with experience liaising with fee earners, courts, and external agencies. Competency in Excel and legal case management systems. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a supportive, close-knit team within a well-established criminal law firm. If you re passionate about accuracy, have prior experience in legal finance, and want a stable role in a respected practice this is a great step forward. Competitive salary (based on experience) Friendly and collaborative team culture Valuable exposure in a Legal Aid and criminal law environment Long-term career potential for the right person What You Need to Do Now: If this sounds like the role for you, don t wait - apply today with your up-to-date CV! If it s not quite right for you but you know someone perfect, refer them to us and receive a £100 voucher when they re placed and pass their probation period (terms apply). Visit our website to read more about our Double the Reward scheme in our blog. Due to the high number of applications, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. A little more about us We are Top Flight Recruitment Ltd (trading as Uxbridge Employment Agency and Windsor Employment Agency), and act as an Employment Agency when advertising permanent roles and as an Employment Business when advertising temporary or contract roles. All vacancies are advertised with written instruction from our clients. Where salaries or rates of pay are quoted, the nature of the work, location, and minimum experience, training or qualifications required are stated within the advert. We never charge fees to work-seekers, and all recruitment is carried out in line with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We take your privacy seriously. Please see our website for our full Data Privacy Notice.

We are looking for a reliable and organised Weighbridge Clerk to join our Waste Management team. You will be responsible for the operation of the computerised weighbridge system, ensuring accurate weighing and recording of vehicles, managing all associated documentation, and providing excellent service to site users and colleagues. Location: Cardiff Hours: 37 hours per week Pay: 16.00 per hour (umbrella) Key Responsibilities: Operate the computerised weighbridge system to record vehicles delivering and removing waste/materials. Organise, reconcile, and file all related paperwork and documentation, including legally required waste transfer notes and consignment notes. Control the reception of vehicles in line with legislation, ensuring all required documentation is accurate and complete. Liaise with site staff to support smooth operations. Take payments via card machine for waste disposal when required. Ensure all weighbridge users comply with site procedures. Report equipment faults or stock shortages promptly to the supervisor. Handle general telephone enquiries regarding waste disposal services. About You: Previous experience in an administrative, clerical, or weighbridge role is desirable. Strong organisational and record-keeping skills. Good communication skills to deal with colleagues, contractors, and the public. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. IT literate, with experience using computerised systems. Reliable, accurate, and attentive to detail.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Legal Secretary / PA (Private Client) to join a well-established legal firm, offering a wide range of services to both business and private clients. As a Private Client Legal Secretary / PA in a private client department, you will handle general administrative tasks and sometimes personal support to an individual within the department. This full-time role offers starting salary of £26,000 and benefits. What we are looking for: Previously worked as a Private Client Legal Secretary, Legal Secretary, Private Client Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Legal clerk in a similar role. Minimum 1 year experience in private client, Wills & Probate. Background in drafting legal documents (probate, lasting powers of attorney, wills & trusts, and general correspondence). Familiarity with IHT forms: IHT205, IHT217, and IHT400. Technical understanding of private client work. Capability to prepare LPA forms and Wills under solicitor supervision. Typing speed of 60 words per minute with digital audio transcription skills. Right to work in the UK. Shift: Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm What s on offer: Competitive salary Sick pay Company pension Bonus scheme Company events Employee discount On-site parking Apply now for this exceptional Legal Secretary opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Paralegal/ PA (Private Client) to join a well-established legal firm, offering a wide range of services to both business and private clients. As a Private Client Paralegal / PA in a private client department, you will handle general administrative tasks and sometimes personal support to an individual within the department. This full-time role offers starting salary of £26,000 and benefits. What we are looking for: Previously worked as a Private Client Paralegal, Private Client Legal Secretary, Legal Secretary, Private Client Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Legal clerk in a similar role. Minimum 1 year experience in private client, Wills & Probate. Background in drafting legal documents (probate, lasting powers of attorney, wills & trusts, and general correspondence). Familiarity with IHT forms: IHT205, IHT217, and IHT400. Technical understanding of private client work. Capability to prepare LPA forms and Wills under solicitor supervision. Typing speed of 60 words per minute with digital audio transcription skills. Right to work in the UK. Shift: Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm What s on offer: Competitive salary Sick pay Company pension Bonus scheme Company events Employee discount On-site parking Apply now for this exceptional Legal Secretary opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.