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Are you a 3-year PQE+ Children Panel Solicitor or Legal Executive seeking a new opportunity with a leading Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners ranked Firm? The firm offer hybrid working, generous annual leave which increases with service and excellent ongoing training and career development. Our client is seeking a Children Panel Lawyer to join there recently merged offices Childcare Department. You will demonstrate a genuine passion for publicly funded work along with strong advocacy skills and will be working with a number of members of the Law Society Children's Panel and Family Panel Resolution accredited specialists. The team represent parents, Guardians children, adopters, foster carers, kinship carers and advise on all matters of child care law. Hybrid working opportunities will be available, the Firm is paperless so IT proficiency is imperative. What will be expected from you for the Children Panel Lawyer role: A Children Panel member with at least 3 years PQE Undertake all aspects of childcare work Undertake advocacy Undertake a variety of work including public law, child protection, SGO and adoption matters Advising and assisting other team members and encouraging development Confidence to work independently as well as in a team and to prioritise workloads accordingly Excellent client care skills Benefits: Competitive salary and bonus structure Generous annual leave (25 days + bank holidays and office closure over Christmas/New Year), increasing with service Hybrid working opportunities A friendly working environment supported by modern IT infrastructure Ongoing training and career development within a nationally respected firm The Firm: With a rich history spanning two decades, the Firm is acknowledged in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners rankings along with being recognised in the Times Best Law Firms for 2023 and 2024. With a dedicated team of over 200 staff with offices nationwide, the Firm is committed to servicing clients in both privately and publicly funded legal matters. Building partnerships based on trust, ensuring clients receive the support they need during challenging times with an ethos of continuous improvement. If you're a Children Panel Lawyer ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Mia at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 36838. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003

Head of Childcare Department (Senior Solicitor) Location: Coventry, West Midlands Salary: Competitive + Leadership Package + Bonus Opportunities Contract: Full-Time, Permanent About the Opportunity An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Childcare Solicitor to lead and develop a well-established Childcare Department within a nationally recognised law firm. This role offers the chance to join a growing and ambitious practice with a strong reputation for excellence in publicly funded family and childcare work. The firm is recognised by leading independent legal directories and has developed a reputation for delivering outstanding client care, high-quality legal services and meaningful career progression opportunities. The childcare team has experienced significant growth in recent years and continues to invest heavily in its people, infrastructure and regional presence. The successful candidate will play a key strategic role in establishing and leading the Coventry Childcare Department, driving growth, supervising and mentoring lawyers, and maintaining the highest standards of client service and legal excellence. The Role As Head of Department, you will: Lead and manage a busy Childcare and Public Law Children team. Conduct your own caseload of complex childcare matters, including: Care Proceedings Supervision Orders Emergency Protection Orders Special Guardianship Orders Adoption Proceedings Deprivation of Liberty matters Cases involving non-accidental injuries, abuse, neglect and safeguarding concerns. Develop and implement the department's strategic growth plans. Recruit, supervise and mentor solicitors, legal executives, trainees and support staff. Maintain compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements and professional standards. Build and strengthen relationships with local authorities, guardians, barristers and other stakeholders. Contribute to business development, networking and profile-raising activities across the region. Work closely with senior management on departmental performance, budgeting and growth initiatives. About You We are seeking an ambitious and commercially aware leader who combines technical excellence with a genuine passion for childcare law. You will ideally possess: A minimum of 8 years' PQE in Childcare/Public Law Children work. Law Society Children Panel Accreditation (essential). Significant advocacy and case management experience. Experience supervising and mentoring junior lawyers. A proven track record of managing complex and sensitive childcare matters. Strong leadership, organisational and business development skills. Excellent client care and communication abilities. A desire to build and lead a successful regional team. What We Offer The opportunity to lead and shape a department with genuine autonomy. A strong pipeline of publicly funded childcare work. Access to an established national network of specialist family and childcare lawyers. High-quality administrative and management support. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Clear career progression at senior leadership level. Competitive salary and benefits package. Ongoing professional development and leadership training. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to join a progressive, people-focused law firm that combines the resources and reputation of a national practice with the culture and accessibility of a regional firm. The organisation is recognised for its expertise in family and childcare law, commitment to legal aid work, and investment in the growth of its lawyers and departments. The firm has received recognition from both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners and continues to expand its childcare offering across England. If you are an experienced Childcare Solicitor looking for the opportunity to lead, influence strategy and build a thriving department within a highly regarded firm, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat.

Head of Childcare Department (Senior Solicitor) Location: Coventry, West Midlands Salary: Competitive + Leadership Package + Bonus Opportunities Contract: Full-Time, Permanent About the Opportunity An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Childcare Solicitor to lead and develop a well-established Childcare Department within a nationally recognised law firm. This role offers the chance to join a growing and ambitious practice with a strong reputation for excellence in publicly funded family and childcare work. The firm is recognised by leading independent legal directories and has developed a reputation for delivering outstanding client care, high-quality legal services and meaningful career progression opportunities. The childcare team has experienced significant growth in recent years and continues to invest heavily in its people, infrastructure and regional presence. The successful candidate will play a key strategic role in establishing and leading the Coventry Childcare Department, driving growth, supervising and mentoring lawyers, and maintaining the highest standards of client service and legal excellence. The Role As Head of Department, you will: Lead and manage a busy Childcare and Public Law Children team. Conduct your own caseload of complex childcare matters, including: Care Proceedings Supervision Orders Emergency Protection Orders Special Guardianship Orders Adoption Proceedings Deprivation of Liberty matters Cases involving non-accidental injuries, abuse, neglect and safeguarding concerns. Develop and implement the department's strategic growth plans. Recruit, supervise and mentor solicitors, legal executives, trainees and support staff. Maintain compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements and professional standards. Build and strengthen relationships with local authorities, guardians, barristers and other stakeholders. Contribute to business development, networking and profile-raising activities across the region. Work closely with senior management on departmental performance, budgeting and growth initiatives. About You We are seeking an ambitious and commercially aware leader who combines technical excellence with a genuine passion for childcare law. You will ideally possess: A minimum of 8 years' PQE in Childcare/Public Law Children work. Law Society Children Panel Accreditation (essential). Significant advocacy and case management experience. Experience supervising and mentoring junior lawyers. A proven track record of managing complex and sensitive childcare matters. Strong leadership, organisational and business development skills. Excellent client care and communication abilities. A desire to build and lead a successful regional team. What We Offer The opportunity to lead and shape a department with genuine autonomy. A strong pipeline of publicly funded childcare work. Access to an established national network of specialist family and childcare lawyers. High-quality administrative and management support. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Clear career progression at senior leadership level. Competitive salary and benefits package. Ongoing professional development and leadership training. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to join a progressive, people-focused law firm that combines the resources and reputation of a national practice with the culture and accessibility of a regional firm. The organisation is recognised for its expertise in family and childcare law, commitment to legal aid work, and investment in the growth of its lawyers and departments. The firm has received recognition from both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners and continues to expand its childcare offering across England. If you are an experienced Childcare Solicitor looking for the opportunity to lead, influence strategy and build a thriving department within a highly regarded firm, please get in touch with Rory Brand from Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat.

Talent Guardian is proud to be partnering with a well-established and growing food manufacturing business in Wembley to recruit an ambitious Account Executive to join their commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody looking to develop a long-term career within FMCG sales and account management. The business operates within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, supplying major retail and convenience customers across the UK. You ll be joining a collaborative commercial team where you ll receive strong mentoring, coaching and development, with a clear pathway towards Junior Account Manager level and beyond. This role will support the commercial team across day-to-day account management, forecasting, customer administration and new product launch activity. You ll gain exposure to multiple areas of the business including NPD, operations, finance and technical, making it an excellent stepping stone into a fully customer-facing commercial role. This position would suit somebody who is highly organised, analytical, commercially curious and eager to build a career within FMCG. Key Responsibilities Supporting the commercial team with day-to-day customer management activities Managing forecasts and communicating any changes across the business Supporting promotions, pricing updates and customer administration Monitoring customer service levels and reporting on supply performance Sales forecasting and variance reporting by SKU/customer Supporting NPD launches and product lifecycle management Working cross-functionally with NPD, operations, technical and finance teams Managing and analysing customer sales data and reporting insights to the wider team Building strong relationships with customer buying teams and internal stakeholders Supporting product costings and commercial reporting About You Degree educated or equivalent preferred Previous food/FMCG experience beneficial but not essential Strong Excel, PowerPoint and data analysis skills Organised with excellent attention to detail Commercially minded with strong communication skills Able to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment Keen to learn and develop within account management and FMCG sales Why Apply? Excellent development and progression opportunities Exposure to major UK retail and convenience customers Collaborative and supportive culture Fast-paced and commercially driven environment Opportunity to build a long-term career within FMCG If you re looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your commercial career within a growing food manufacturing business, we d love to hear from you. Apply directly or contact Talent Guardian for more information.

Private Client Consultant (Wills, Trusts & LPAs) 28,000 - 30,000 Hybrid Working Funded STEP Qualification Career Progression Are you looking to join a growing organisation that offers genuine career development, funded qualifications and the opportunity to work closely with clients to deliver expert estate planning advice? We are recruiting for a Private Client Consultant to join a highly regarded organisation operating within the Estate Planning and Financial Services sector. As a Private Client Consultant, you will provide expert guidance to clients on a range of private client matters, helping them protect their assets and plan effectively for the future. You will be responsible for: Advising clients on Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), Probate and Estate Planning Drafting, reviewing and amending Wills and LPAs Assisting clients with inheritance tax and wealth preservation considerations Preparing and submitting LPAs to the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) Building strong, long-term client relationships Maintaining accurate records using CRM systems Liaising with clients, colleagues and stakeholders throughout the process Attending occasional client events, roadshows and regional meetings Ensuring all work is completed accurately and within service level agreements About YouTo be successful in this role, you will ideally have: A Law degree or equivalent legal qualification STEP or CILEX qualification (or interest in working towards) Strong client-facing and relationship-building skills Excellent drafting and communication abilities High levels of attention to detail and organisation Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required What's on Offer? Salary of 28,000 - 30,000 Hybrid working Funded STEP qualifications Structured career progression to Senior Consultant level Ongoing professional development and training Exposure to complex and high-value private client work Supportive and collaborative working environment This opportunity would suit candidates currently working as a Paralegal, Probate Case Handler, Estate Planning Consultant, Will Writer, Legal Advisor, Private Client Executive, Probate Administrator or Private Client Consultant. However, other experience would be considered. Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity within a growing and forward-thinking organisation.

About Us Harris Garrard Academy is an all-through 3-18 academy with approximately 1350 pupils on roll and joined the Harris Federation as a sponsored academy in September 2017. The academy is based in Thamesmead in a purpose built building. We are now on a journey towards "Outstanding", led by highly experienced executive principals with proven track records of school transformation. Our vision is clear: nothing is impossible and everything is possible, irrespective of personal characteristics or background. Every problem has a solution. We believe we are more robust, resilient and determined as a team than as a group of individuals. We support, challenge and hold each other to account at all levels within the academy to ensure that our students achieve their potential, are motivated, engaged and fully prepared for life beyond our academy. Summary We are looking for a Family Support worker that can support our Academy, parents and students at Harris Garrard Academy, with a focus on attendance. Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilites will include: Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with families to support student attendance and engagement Conducting home visits to understand family circumstances and provide tailored support Facilitating communication between the school and families, ensuring that parents/guardians are informed and involved in their child's education Identifying students with poor attendance and working with their families to develop and implement attendance improvement plans Monitoring and tracking attendance data to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: High quality ICT skills (and a willingness to undertake training when required), used to promote effective administration, organisation, communication and management Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail The ability to quickly gain and maintain credibility and rapport with managers and staff across the school A good telephone manner and professional image Good organisational and interpersonal skills which indicate a warm, efficient and hospitable manner to all Excellent listening and communication skills and sensitivity in complex situations For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Rewards & Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership. We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education. In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application. Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.