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Trading Standards Officer An excellent opportunity for a motivated Trading Standards Officer with enforcement, compliance, inspections, investigations and regulatory knowledge. FULL OR PART-QUALIFIED Applications from candidates who are fully qualified in other Trading Standards legislative areas, as well as part qualified applicants who have successfully completed or are currently undertaking food or feed modules will be considered. If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Compliance Officer, Enforcement Officer, Regulatory Officer, Weights and Measures Officer, Animal Health Officer SALARY (Part-Qualified Grade 9): £32,347 to £34,317 per annum + Generous Benefits (see below) SALARY (Fully Qualified Grade 11): £39,865 to £43,270 per annum + Generous Benefits (see below) LOCATION: Hybrid / Matlock, Derbyshire, East Midlands JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent (Part-Time Hours can be considered) WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Trading Standards Officer to join a supportive and busy team working across food standards, feed hygiene, weights and measures, animal health and consumer protection. As a Trading Standards Officer you will help protect residents, support businesses and tackle unfair, unsafe and illegal trading practices through advice, education and enforcement. The Trading Standards Officer will undertake inspections, audits, sampling, investigations and project work, while providing clear technical advice to businesses, consumers and partner agencies. DUTIES Your duties as the Trading Standards Officer include: Inspections and Audits: Undertake inspections, audits and sampling to ensure compliance with Trading Standards legislation Investigations: Assess and investigate complaints, gather evidence and support appropriate criminal or civil enforcement action Business Advice: Provide clear, accurate and technical advice to help businesses meet their legal obligations Consumer Support: Advise consumers and community groups on Trading Standards matters and legal requirements Project Work: Participate in surveys, inspections and compliance projects designed to improve business standards Evidence Preparation: Prepare witness statements, reports and investigation documentation, giving evidence in court where required Partnership Working: Liaise with partner agencies, enforcement authorities and government departments, sharing intelligence where appropriate Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records and use relevant IT and management information systems, including ARCUS Service Improvement: Support service improvement initiatives and designated divisional functions Team Working: Work proactively and reactively under the guidance of senior officers and managers CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL Qualifications: DTS or full DCATS qualification, including food and/or feed, or antecedents with demonstrated competency for Grade 11 appointment Part-Qualified Applicants: Completed or currently undertaking the food or feed module for Grade 9 appointment Trading Standards Knowledge: Good working knowledge across a defined range of Trading Standards functions Legislation: Ability to analyse, interpret and clearly explain technical and legal information Investigations: Experience of undertaking investigations, addressing enquiries and preparing project reports Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with confidence dealing with businesses and the public Organisation: Ability to plan workloads, meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision as part of a team IT Skills: Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant management information systems Travel: Manual UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use DESIRABLE Specialist Knowledge: statutory weights and measures qualification Animal Health: experience with animal health and welfare Food And Feed: competency in accordance with Food and/or Feed Law Codes of Practice Complex Investigations: experience carrying out in-depth or complex Trading Standards investigations with successful outcomes Presentations: experience delivering presentations on Trading Standards topics Team Support: experience training, supervising or supporting colleagues Partnerships: experience liaising with other enforcement agencies and partner organisations BENEFITS Generous Annual Leave Scheme (25 days increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance. (Grade 9) Generous Annual Leave Scheme (27 days increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance. (Grade 11) Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and "Wisdom" app Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts APPLY TODAY By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. 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Senior Projects Officer Wilder Hickling Hours: Part-time, 3/5 or 4/5 Contract: Fixed Term, until 30 November 2027. (With potential to extend and increase in hours dependant on securing funding for the project delivery stage). Salary: £30,976 per annum, pro-rata Location: Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY This is an exciting time for Norfolk s largest conservation charity as it celebrates its centenary year and continues to expand its vital work for Norfolk s wildlife. About Us Norfolk Wildlife Trust is the county s largest environmental charity, committed to the protection and enhancement of Norfolk s wildlife and wild places. Norfolk Wildlife Trust is a registered charity and the oldest Wildlife Trust in the country. Established in 1926, we now manage over 60 nature reserves and other protected sites in Norfolk including ten kilometres of coastline, nine Norfolk broads, nine National Nature Reserves and five ancient woodlands. About the Role Norfolk Wildlife Trust is seeking a highly motivated and experienced senior projects officer to support the delivery of the development phase of a project to deliver an inspiring future vision for Hickling Broad and Marshes. The largest of the Broads, Hickling is a year-round haven for wildlife situated at the heart of a thriving local community and attracting a wide range of visitors. Bringing together workstreams in ecological management, estate management, visitor experience and engagement, this project is based on a shared vision and aims to deliver ecological, social and economic wellbeing outcomes for the nature reserve and the surrounding area. Reporting to the Project Manager for the Wilder Hickling project, the successful candidate will provide project support and co-ordination for the development phase of the project which will include the detailed planning and deliverables to successfully obtain permissions and funding for the delivery phase. The post offers an excellent opportunity for a senior projects officer to build their experience supporting a high profile, multidisciplinary strategic project in cooperation with colleagues, partners and the local community working with a project team from across the Trust. Excellent co-ordination and collaboration skills and the ability to support the project manager in driving delivery are essential to allow you to support and enable the organisation to bring our vision for a Wilder Hickling to life. The successful candidate must have proven project management skills from previous roles, providing both general project management support and specialist multi-disciplinary support. Having worked within a project management framework is essential, qualifications are highly desirable. There is the potential for this role to be extended into the delivery phase of the project subject to the successful outcomes of the development phase. If you are an experienced senior projects officer, passionate about making a positive impact for Norfolk s wildlife, we d love to hear from you. The initial closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 20th July 2026 . However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; the vacancy will remain open until filled and interviews will be arranged as appropriate applications are received. Previous applicants need not apply. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the Apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. No agencies please.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Health Officer to join a busy and supportive Environmental Protection Team on an initial 6-month contract, with funding already secured for the role. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to make an immediate impact across a varied and interesting caseload. The Role You will be responsible for handling a broad range of environmental protection duties, including: Investigation of statutory nuisance cases Management of commercial and residential noise complaints Providing planning consultation responses Environmental permitting Advising on licensing applications Working on contaminated land matters Requirements To be considered, you must have: A recognised Environmental Health degree Proven experience across environmental protection functions, particularly those listed above Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and enforcement practices The ability to manage your own caseload effectively and work autonomously Working Arrangements Hybrid model: Office attendance required every second Wednesday and most Fridays (approximately 3 days per fortnight)

Morgan Law are delighted to be supporting the Royal Parks (TRP) with the recruitment of their Senior Information Governance Manager. BACKGROUND The Senior Information Governance Manager will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Information Governance across The Royal Parks. You will ensure that TRP manages its information responsibly, lawfully, securely and proportionately across both digital and paper records. The role will be part of One IT, providing specialist guidance on how information is created, stored, accessed, retained, disposed of, monitored and assured. The role will support TRP in moving from reactive information handling to a more structured, accountable and mature model of information ownership. MAIN DUTIES Lead on effective information governance practices directly reporting to the Head of IT. You will ensure there is clear oversight and accountability across data protection, records management and freedom of information, data breach management, data governance and information security. Act as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) for TRP, utilising, where necessary, knowledge from the Data Protection Compliance Manager who works part time. Work as part of One IT to define and embed clear guidance on the storage, classification, retention and monitoring of digital information. Line manage the Records Manager and ensure that records management activity is aligned with TRP's wider Information Governance priorities. Develop and maintain a clear model for data and information ownership across TRP. Oversee and support with the development and delivery of information governance training programmes and guidance to all our employees, collaborating with your team to do this. Lead and oversee TRP's approach to Freedom of Information requests, Environmental Information Regulations requests and Data Subject Access Requests. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations and related Information Governance obligations. Experience of managing or supporting FOI, EIR and DSAR processes. Experience of developing and implementing records management arrangements across paper and digital records. Good understanding of retention schedules, information lifecycle management, data ownership and information asset management. Experience of supporting DPIAs, privacy notices, data sharing arrangements, supplier due diligence and data processing agreements. Ability to provide pragmatic, risk based advice to senior managers and operational teams.

The role We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic professional to join our Environmental Assessment and Advice Team as an Environmental Assessment Officer (Freshwater Fisheries) , based in North West Wales . In this role, you'll play a vital part in monitoring and assessing freshwater fisheries across the region, providing high quality technical advice that helps protect and sustainably manage our natural resources. The post offers a rewarding mix of field and office-based work , with the main field season running from June to October , allowing you to see the direct impact of your work on rivers and fisheries across Wales. You'll bring strong experience in fisheries monitoring, along with excellent data analysis and report writing skills. Comfortable working outdoors and in or around water, you'll also be confident travelling to remote sites and driving a range of vehicles, including four-wheel drive vehicles. As part of this role you will work with others to plan and deliver the annual electric fishing monitoring programme, including training new staff and managing kit maintenance, provide advice and guidance, archiving data and supporting other fisheries activities across the organisation. You will be analysing and interpreting data and reporting on findings for statutory and other purposes such as Water Framework Directive, the Eels Regulations Directive, issues of local importance, producing evidence that informs the sustainable management of our natural resources. You will also provide fisheries information to internal and external stakeholders including local fisheries groups and produce a fisheries newsletter and contributing to Know Your River documents. Driving is essential to this role, as it involves fieldwork in remote locations that are not serviced or accessible by public transport. The post also requires the transport of monitoring equipment, including the use of a four wheel drive vehicle. You must hold a full and current UK driving license. As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to an NRW office within the place base / location above and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance. To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Claire Liversage at Interviews will take place through Microsoft Teams About Us The Environmental Assessment and Advice Team in North West Wales sits within the Operations Directorate , and you will report directly to the Team Leader . This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your technical expertise while making a meaningful contribution to the protection and enhancement of Wales' freshwater environments. What you will do Undertake ad hoc and routine system administration, data quality assurance, analysis and reporting. Provide specialist, monitoring technical advice and guidance to internal and external customers, from a range of sources; helping ensure that decisions are based on sound technical judgement, in line with current legislation and best practice. Produce technical reports analysing and interpreting national and local datasets for operational work, public enquiries, court appeals etc. Help ensure that NRW's monitoring data is collected and stored to the quality standards prescribed by European and UK legislation and by NRW policy. Assist Senior EAO and TL in planning, scheduling and tracking the annual survey and monitoring programmes, with regards to sampling activities. Advise on specialist non-routine monitoring/survey work and the analysis of data including input on delivery of operational measures. Contribute to delivery of survey and monitoring programmes. Guide, advise and support internal and external customers, ensuring decisions are made on sound technical data and information. Help resolve local issues by providing scientific and technical advice/interpretation of monitoring data. Assist in the development, implementation of new monitoring and reporting methods, including collaboration with partner organisations at a local level. Respond to requests for information relating to monitoring data, within specified deadlines. Maintain and procure specialist sampling equipment. Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy , together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). Required to take part in incident response activities. Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method.Expertise in freshwater fisheries science and knowledge of relevant legislation. Practical experience of a wide range of field-based monitoring activities and methods, sometimes undertaken in physically demanding environments, and knowledge of desk and field-based analysis methods. Good analytical and organisational skills, including experience of data management systems, and knowledge of data handling, including GIS, and use of statistics. Excellent communication skills, including interpreting and reporting on environmental data. A current full UK valid driving licence to drive NRW fleet vehicles. (cars and vans). Ability to swim and be confident working in water. Welsh Language level requirement Essential: Level A1 - Entry level Desirable: Level B2 - Upper intermediate level Welsh language levels Please note if you do not meet the A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us. Additional Information Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date. Natural Resources Wales is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Although we hold a Skilled Worker visa sponsorship licence, it applies only to specific roles that meet both the eligibility criteria and salary requirements set out by the UK Government under the Skilled Worker visa route. Benefits This role will offer a range of benefits, including: Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 28.97% (successful internal staff will remain in their current pension scheme) 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days generous leave entitlements for all your life needs commitment to professional development health and wellbeing benefits and support weekly wellbeing hour to use as you choose See full details for all the employee benefits you will receive. Please keep reading We're passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We embrace equality of opportunity irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We are committed to equal opportunities, and we guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. We want to attract and retain talented and highly skilled staff, so we make sure that our pay scales remain competitive. We advertise the full pay scale on our job descriptions. Appointed candidates start at the first point of the pay scale and annual increments are paid each year. We want our staff to grow professionally and personally. From leadership development to access to further and higher education courses, our staff have opportunities to expand their knowledge on variety of topics, stay current in their field and continue to learn as their career progresses. We are a Bilingual organisation which complies with the Welsh Language Standards. Welsh language skills are considered an asset to NRW, and we encourage and support staff to learn, develop and use their Welsh language skills. , GGL, GRJ

We are currently looking for an experienced Housing Officer to join a busy Housing Management service. The Housing Officer role will focus on tenancy management, estate management and resolving tenancy-related issues across a residential housing portfolio. The successful candidate will act as the main point of contact for tenants and leaseholders, managing a varied caseload covering ASB, tenancy breaches, estate inspections and tenancy sustainment. The Housing Officer position requires the successful candidate to be office-based full-time during the initial training and induction period, before moving to a hybrid arrangement of 2-3 days per week in the office. It would suit someone with previous local authority or housing association experience who can hit the ground running. The Role - Managing a patch of tenancies and delivering a comprehensive housing management service. - Acting as the main point of contact for tenants and leaseholders. - Investigating and resolving anti-social behaviour, harassment, neighbour disputes and tenancy breaches. - Managing succession, assignment and unauthorised occupation cases. - Carrying out estate inspections and identifying health and safety, environmental and estate management issues. - Working with internal departments and external agencies to resolve tenancy and estate-related matters. - Conducting tenancy sign-ups and supporting new tenants to sustain their tenancies. - Managing transfer and mutual exchange applications. - Responding to resident enquiries and progressing cases in line with service standards. Key Requirements - Previous experience working as a Housing Officer, Tenancy Officer or Housing Management Officer. - Experience managing anti-social behaviour and tenancy breach cases. - Knowledge of housing management and landlord and tenant legislation. - Knowledge of legislation and tools used to address anti-social behaviour. - Experience carrying out estate inspections and tenancy management casework. - Experience managing succession, assignment and unauthorised occupation cases. - Experience working within a local authority, housing association or registered provider. - Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this Housing Officer role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your CV. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. Footnote If you feel that this Housing Officer job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Housing Officers, Tenancy Officers and Housing Management Officer roles across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially. Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing management professionals looking to build future connections. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

A London-based Local Authority is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join their Housing and Environmental Services team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a key role supporting the delivery of statutory housing enforcement, HMO licensing, and private sector housing standards across the borough. The successful candidate will take responsibility for investigating housing complaints, carrying out inspections, and ensuring compliance with relevant housing legislation. You will play a vital role in identifying substandard housing conditions and taking appropriate enforcement action where required, including the preparation and service of statutory notices and attendance at court proceedings when necessary. You will also be responsible for the regulation and licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and Mobile Home Sites, ensuring all regulatory standards are met. The role involves providing expert advice to tenants, landlords, businesses, and members of the public, supporting compliance and improving housing standards across the borough. In addition, you will contribute to the development and implementation of the Private Sector Housing Strategy and participate in cross-divisional initiatives as required. The role also includes providing technical input on planning application consultations and maintaining accurate records on the Council's Uniform IDOX system. You will work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners including the London Fire Brigade, housing associations, and voluntary organisations. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will also represent the division at meetings and deliver occasional public engagement sessions. The ideal candidate will have experience in environmental health or housing enforcement, a strong understanding of relevant legislation, and the ability to manage a varied caseload effectively. You must be comfortable working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with a proactive and professional approach. Please note: A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role due to the need to carry out site visits across the borough. How to Apply If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW. If you do not hear from us within 2 working days, your application has been unsuccessful. If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from public sector professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Cheryl at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

We are currently looking for an experienced Private Housing Standards Officer to join a busy Private Sector Housing service. This Private Housing Standards Officer role will focus on improving housing conditions through inspections, enforcement, HMO regulation and housing standards interventions across the private rented sector. The successful candidate will investigate housing condition complaints, undertake HHSRS inspections and take enforcement action where required. This Private Housing Standards Officer position would suit someone with previous experience within private sector housing, housing enforcement or environmental health services. The Role - Investigating complaints relating to poor housing conditions and disrepair. - Carrying out HHSRS inspections and property assessments. - Investigating HMO complaints and monitoring licensing compliance. - Taking informal and formal enforcement action to improve housing standards. - Serving statutory notices and preparing legal case files. - Supporting mandatory, additional and selective licensing schemes. - Investigating empty homes and supporting initiatives to bring properties back into use. - Supporting compliance with Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). - Maintaining accurate case records using Uniform and other systems. - Attending courts, tribunals and legal proceedings where required. Key Requirements - Previous experience working as a Private Housing Standards Officer, Private Sector Housing Officer, Housing Enforcement Officer or Environmental Health Officer. - Experience carrying out HHSRS inspections and assessments. - Knowledge of the Housing Act 2004 and private sector housing legislation. - Experience investigating housing condition complaints and HMO cases. - Experience taking enforcement action and preparing legal case files. - Experience working with licensing schemes and housing standards enforcement. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this Private Housing Standards Officer role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your CV. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. Footnote If you feel that this Private Housing Standards Officer job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Private Housing Standards Officers, Private Sector Housing Officers, Housing Enforcement Officers and Environmental Health roles across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially. Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from private sector housing professionals looking to build future connections. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Morgan Law are delighted to be supporting the Royal Parks (TRP) with the recruitment of their Senior Information Governance Manager. BACKGROUND The Senior Information Governance Manager will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Information Governance across The Royal Parks. You will ensure that TRP manages its information responsibly, lawfully, securely and proportionately across both digital and paper records. The role will be part of One IT, providing specialist guidance on how information is created, stored, accessed, retained, disposed of, monitored and assured. The role will support TRP in moving from reactive information handling to a more structured, accountable and mature model of information ownership. MAIN DUTIES Lead on effective information governance practices directly reporting to the Head of IT. You will ensure there is clear oversight and accountability across data protection, records management and freedom of information, data breach management, data governance and information security. Act as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) for TRP, utilising, where necessary, knowledge from the Data Protection Compliance Manager who works part time. Work as part of One IT to define and embed clear guidance on the storage, classification, retention and monitoring of digital information. Line manage the Records Manager and ensure that records management activity is aligned with TRP's wider Information Governance priorities. Develop and maintain a clear model for data and information ownership across TRP. Oversee and support with the development and delivery of information governance training programmes and guidance to all our employees, collaborating with your team to do this. Lead and oversee TRP's approach to Freedom of Information requests, Environmental Information Regulations requests and Data Subject Access Requests. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations and related Information Governance obligations. Experience of managing or supporting FOI, EIR and DSAR processes. Experience of developing and implementing records management arrangements across paper and digital records. Good understanding of retention schedules, information lifecycle management, data ownership and information asset management. Experience of supporting DPIAs, privacy notices, data sharing arrangements, supplier due diligence and data processing agreements. Ability to provide pragmatic, risk based advice to senior managers and operational teams.

Candidates must be suitably experienced and proficient in the drafting of social care and public health contracts, advice on the specific legal regimes affecting the procurement of such contracts and the conduct of social care and public health commissioning activity. Part of the role will be the covering of a heavy caseload of such matters in order to cover a period of long term absence and as such, applicants need to have the ability to start such work immediately and complete cases to challenging timescales Senior Commerial Lawyer To provide high quality and solution focused legal services to the City Council, schools and other clients in one of the following teams: Child Protection Commercial Law Property and Regeneration Adult Social Care and Litigation Planning and Regulatory Law To be a senior advisor and representative in an area of legal specialism including complex, high profile and sensitive matters. To be able to provide advice on other legal matters affecting local authorities. To manage and develop lawyers and other fee earners. To support the head of law and legal management team in the management of the service. Main Areas of Responsibility: To undertake a full caseload of complex and often sensitive legal matters within one or more specialisms of the team and dealing with complex and sensitive matters To provide proactive and solution focussed advice that supports the delivery of the council's priorities and policies To manage and develop lawyers and / or other team members within your team ensuring the delivery of high quality and cost-effective legal services To be able to advise on legal matters relevant to public and local government law including on executive and committee decision-making, information governance and public law challenges To advise members and formal member level bodies including Cabinet, Council, committees and overview and scrutiny in respect of the team's specialism and as required by the City Director and / or their Deputy Director To support the City Director of Law & Governance in their role as monitoring officer and in promoting the Nolan Principles in the council and escalating matters as appropriate To externally commission legal work for the Council where required, ensuring value for money and high-quality advice and representation is received To ensure the service, teams and the wider Council is aware of the current and future law and practice affecting the authority To participate in the delivery of projects and programmes in the Legal Service and / or corporately To support the Head of Law with the development of legal procedures and policies To support the Head of Law in the delivery of value for money and income generation in the work of the team To have responsibility to authorise payments from an agreed expenditure budget To deputise for the Head of Law in their absence or as requested To manage lawyers and team members ensuring their performance management and development The job holder will embed diversity and inclusion into the team and Council's working promoting non-discriminatory practices and challenging discriminatory practices at all times To ensure compliance with statutory duties and corporate policies and standards and ensure within team, raising non-compliance including but not limited to health and safety, information governance, financial and procurement regulations This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive, it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing. To carry out other tasks as may reasonably be required Supervision and Management Responsibility: Ensuring activities are planned to include meaningful one to one conversations, quality annual appraisals and regular workforce planning and development Manages performance and behavioural issues effectively Budget and Financial Responsibility: Being fully accountable for managing the council's resources well and complying with statutory requirements. This includes managing time, avoiding unnecessary waste, reuse and recycle resources to reduce personal impact. Monitor financial performance and deliver within budget Monitor financial performance, deliver within budget and seek savings and efficiencies by exploring opportunities to draw funding where appropriate Set, monitor, and remain within budget whilst challenging the team to deliver increased efficiencies Explores different options for funding and income generation Social Value Responsibility: Drive for social value through all activities, ensuring wider social, economic and environmental benefits for the council, residents and communities Physical Demands of the Job: The post holder will be required to use a computer screen and sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time Corporate Responsibility: Contribute to the delivery of the Council Plan Delivering and promoting excellent customer service, externally and internally Commitment to customer excellence by dealing with customer feedback, including complaints, and learning from feedback in the drive for continuous improvement Making the council a great place to work, living the council's values, actively engaging in regular communications including team meetings, undertaking training as required and being responsible for managing own performance Develop the Council's commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken To ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice and the Council's safety plan Competency Framework: We operate a competency framework, a set of core behaviours which define how we are expected to approach our work, how we perform in certain situations and how we treat each other. Each competency details the standards of behaviours and skills required by all staff and this in turn supports delivery of our aim and our council plans linking them together with our values. The post holder will be required to demonstrate the ability to perform at the following competency level: Level 2. The competency framework can be found here. Person Specification Assessment methods used: I = Interview, P = Presentation, A = Application, E = Exercise, T = Test, AC = Assessment Centre Qualification and training Essential Qualified solicitor, barrister, FCILEX (in all cases authorised to practice in England & Wales) (A) Must be authorised to conduct litigation under the Legal Services Act 2007 (A) Expert knowledge and understanding of the law and procedure relating to the relevant area of specialism (A/I) Desirable An understanding of public law as it applies to local authorities, including decision making and governance Management training relevant to the seniority and nature of the role Experience Essential Experience of providing complex and specialist legal advice to a local authority or similar organisation (A/I) Experience of the supervision of staff (A/I) Experience of building and maintaining positive relationships with clients (internal and external) and delivering their needs (A/I) To provide legal advice in the team's specialism, including advising and representing the Council in internal and external forums (A/I) To provide risk based and solution focussed advice to clients (I) To work under pressure and with minimal supervision (A/I) To support the delivery and cost effectiveness of legal services through continuous improvement (I) To be able to manage and motivate team members (A/I) A skilled communicator to a range of audiences in writing and verbally (A/I) Desirable Experience of working on projects To work collaboratively at all levels and in a non-hierarchical way To have an understanding of working in a political environment To promote and advance diversity and inclusion and challenge inequality in the service and Council To support the work of the monitoring officer Commitment Essential Experience of working on projects (A/I) To work collaboratively at all levels and in a non-hierarchical way (I) To have an understanding of working in a political environment (I) To promote and advance diversity and inclusion and challenge inequality in the service and Council (A/I) To support the work of the monitoring officer (I) Must be qualified solicitor, barrister, FCILEX (in all cases authorised to practice in England and Wales) and authorised to conduct litigation under the Legal Services Act 2007. Must be experienced and proficient in the drafting of social care and public health contracts, advice on the specific legal regimes affecting the procurement of such contracts, and the conduct of social care and public health commissioning activity.

We are currently looking for an experienced Housing Response Officer to join a busy Housing Repairs service. This Housing Response Officer role will act as the first point of contact for residents, contractors and internal teams, handling repairs enquiries, housing management queries and scheduling responsive repairs. The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing repairs, booking appointments, managing operatives' diaries and ensuring residents receive a high-quality repairs service. This Housing Response Officer position would suit someone with previous experience in a housing repairs, housing services or contact centre environment. The Role - Acting as the first point of contact for residents, contractors and internal teams. - Handling repairs enquiries, housing management queries and tenancy-related enquiries. - Diagnosing repairs using Keyfax or similar diagnostic systems. - Raising repairs and booking appointments for residents. - Managing operatives' and contractors' diaries to maximise productivity and service delivery. - Prioritising emergency, urgent and routine repairs. - Monitoring ongoing repairs and escalating issues where required. - Updating housing and repairs systems to maintain accurate records. - Supporting residents with enquiries relating to rent, service charges, leasehold, parking and environmental services. - Undertaking CRM, reception and back-office duties as required. - Running performance reports and supporting service delivery monitoring. - Liaising with operatives, supervisors and contractors to ensure repairs are completed within target timescales. Key Requirements - Previous experience working in a customer service, contact centre or housing repairs environment. - Experience handling high volumes of telephone, email and customer enquiries. - Experience scheduling repairs and managing appointments. - Experience using housing management or repairs systems. - Experience diagnosing repairs using Keyfax or similar systems would be advantageous. - Knowledge of responsive repairs and housing maintenance processes. - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. - GCSE Maths and English or equivalent. - Willingness to work outside normal office hours, including occasional Saturdays. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this Housing Response Officer role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your CV. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. Footnote If you feel that this Housing Response Officer job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Housing Response Officers, Repairs Schedulers, Repairs Coordinators and Housing Repairs roles across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially. Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing repairs professionals looking to build future connections. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Compliance & Privacy Officer 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Circa £50,000 + Benefits Hybrid Working 2 Days in Crewe / 3 Days Remote The Opportunity We re looking for an experienced Compliance & Privacy Officer to join a leading transport and operational services business on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within a highly visible function, helping to shape and strengthen compliance, governance and data protection practices across multiple business areas. Working closely with Group Compliance and stakeholders across the wider organisation, you ll act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert across a broad range of compliance and data protection activities. The role offers significant variety, autonomy and the opportunity to influence best practice across a complex operational environment. If you enjoy building strong working relationships, improving processes and driving high standards of compliance in a practical and commercially focused way, we d love to hear from you. About the Role As Compliance & Privacy Officer, you ll help ensure the business remains fully aligned with Group policies, standards and regulatory requirements across areas including: Data Protection & GDPR Anti-Bribery & Corruption Fraud Prevention Human Rights Competition Compliance Corporate Criminal Offence Environmental & Health Compliance You ll also act as the lead Data Protection Champion across the business, providing oversight, guidance and support across all data protection and retention matters. Key Responsibilities Compliance & Governance Manage and maintain compliance and data protection frameworks across the business Ensure controls, policies and processes remain effective, standardised and fit for purpose Coordinate compliance submissions and reporting to Group Compliance Support compliance assurance activity across multiple business areas Monitor compliance maturity and support continuous improvement initiatives Maintain compliance registers including anti-bribery, conflicts of interest and contact registers Escalate non-compliance issues appropriately and in a timely manner Data Protection & Privacy Act as the lead Data Protection Champion Provide practical GDPR and data protection guidance to stakeholders across the organisation Lead and coordinate Data Protection Champion forums Manage data protection communications, investigations and incident support Lead on the collation and review of DPIAs Ensure ROPAs are maintained through engagement with data owners Support assurance activities relating to data protection and retention processes Stakeholder Engagement & Training Work closely with Group Compliance and senior leadership teams Develop training and awareness materials to improve compliance knowledge across the business Deliver updates and reporting to senior leadership teams Build strong relationships across multiple business functions and operational teams Promote a positive culture of compliance, accountability and continuous improvement About You We re looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent stakeholder engagement skills. You ll ideally have: At least 3 years experience within compliance, governance, risk or data protection Strong working knowledge of GDPR and the Data Protection Act Experience working within corporate compliance frameworks Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities A proactive and solutions-focused approach Confidence working across cross-functional and multi-site teams Experience supporting continuous improvement and process enhancement initiatives A GDPR qualification such as a Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection would be advantageous, but is not essential. What s on Offer Salary circa £50,000 Hybrid working model 2 days based in Crewe and 3 days working from home Opportunity to work across a large and complex operational environment Collaborative and supportive team culture Varied and impactful role with strong stakeholder exposure 12-month fixed-term opportunity with immediate responsibility and visibility If you re looking for a role where you can combine compliance expertise with a practical, collaborative and business-focused approach, we d love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.

We are working with a Kent based local authority who are looking for a Senior Environmental Protection Officer with a high level of nuisance knowledge and contaminated land experience. They will be taking on the lead in contaminated land and dealing with the more complicated nuisance cases for commercial and residential premises (most often noise complaints) as well as commenting on licensing applications, planning applications relating to contaminated land and general environmental protection type issues. The role would be working full time with every Friday in the office as well as every second Wednesday in the office. Other than that, the officer would be out on visits or working from home. If you would be interested in this position, please reach out Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.