Salary: £38,346 -£42,544 per annum (depending on experience and skill level) Contract length: Permanent Location: Remote/ Hybrid Oxfordshire preferable but open to other locations within catchment area, flexible working. Responsible to: Programme Manager Catchment Partnerships, or directly to Assistant Head of Improving Rivers / Head of Improving Rivers About Thames21 Thames21 is an environmental charity which works across London and the Thames Basin to deliver high-impact nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis by restoring rivers, whilst also connecting communities to their local green-blue spaces and inspiring long-term stewardship of them. Diversity at Thames21 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Thames21 is key to our success and as such we employ staff from a diverse range of backgrounds, this we feel is key in ensuring that everybody has an equal opportunity and is not treated differently or discriminated against because of their characteristics. We value the voices of our individual employees, and we strive to work in a collaborative, innovative balanced way. The postholder must actively support this. Purpose of the job To drive forward Thames21 s Thames Valley (broadly Oxfordshire/ Buckinghamshire/ Berkshire) catchment areas programme in line with our 5-year plan and future strategies ensuring appropriate integration across Thames21 and partner organisations. This includes building and sustaining a team to reduce diffuse pollution, increase biodiversity, improve water quality, and support agricultural businesses to deliver environmental improvement works and nature friendly farming practices. The postholder requires operational experience and knowledge at catchment scale as well as project and people management experience. They will take a strategic overview of the programme and guide our growth in the thematical and geographical area, with a particular focus on the following outcomes. Work with 20 farmers each year to reduce diffuse pollution at source and flood risk. Offer advice on nature-based solutions and grant funding to farmers and landowners. Plant 30,000 trees annually. Input and support the achievement of other applicable 5-year plan targets. i.e. River restoration and catchment scale monitoring. Increase Thames21 presence in the Thames Valley, identifying opportunities, supporting, and complimenting the work of other NGOs and regional Rivers Trusts. The role is a relatively new area of work for Thames21 and may consist of supporting a range of projects and programmes including Catchment Partnerships, Farm Clusters and Natural Flood Management. Finally, the postholder will take a lead in progressing Thames21 s resilience strategy i.e. working closely with the Fundraising Team, the Catchment Partnership Team, and partner organisations to increase private and public investment to deliver healthy resilient rivers and catchments. Additional requirements may include supporting other Thames21 projects and funding applications, as the need arises. Main Duties and Responsibilities You will oversee and manage the delivery of diverse projects. You will also develop your team s scope, strategy and action plan in order to grow the team to deliver 5-year plan targets work closely with expert (e.g. statutory bodies, authorities, NGOs and academics) and non-expert (e.g. community groups and volunteers) stakeholders to develop, fund and deliver projects within the catchments, and oversee their management. You will also work closely with the Assistant/ Head of Improving Rivers and other members of the Thames21 team to develop funding applications and steer the direction of the catchment areas. Tasks include: Programme Development & Integration Develop and expand the Thames Valley catchment programme in line with Thames21 s 5-year strategy, ensuring integration with other teams. Funding & Financial Management Secure diverse funding sources and manage project budgets, including financial reporting and cost tracking to meet objectives. Project & Risk Management Lead project delivery, monitor progress, and identify risk mitigation strategies to ensure continued success. Team Leadership & Staff Development Manage and support staff through training, appraisals, workload balancing, and adherence to health and safety requirements. Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, funding bodies, landowners and other external stakeholders. Technical & Farm Advisory Support Provide farm advice, generate reports (including GIS mapping), and maintain a database of visits and environmental opportunities. Catchment-Based Approach Advocacy Promote and apply catchment-based principles internally and externally in water and land management. Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and broader regulatory requirements across all projects. Information & Data Management Maintain accurate documentation and project data systems, supporting transparency and accountability. Promotion & Communications Support production of publicity materials and represent Thames21 s work to broader audiences. Other Duties This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within Thames21. At various times the post-holder will be directed to carry out other reasonable duties in support of other Thames21 activities that are consistent with those in this Job Description.
Feb 05, 2026
Full time
Salary: £38,346 -£42,544 per annum (depending on experience and skill level) Contract length: Permanent Location: Remote/ Hybrid Oxfordshire preferable but open to other locations within catchment area, flexible working. Responsible to: Programme Manager Catchment Partnerships, or directly to Assistant Head of Improving Rivers / Head of Improving Rivers About Thames21 Thames21 is an environmental charity which works across London and the Thames Basin to deliver high-impact nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis by restoring rivers, whilst also connecting communities to their local green-blue spaces and inspiring long-term stewardship of them. Diversity at Thames21 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Thames21 is key to our success and as such we employ staff from a diverse range of backgrounds, this we feel is key in ensuring that everybody has an equal opportunity and is not treated differently or discriminated against because of their characteristics. We value the voices of our individual employees, and we strive to work in a collaborative, innovative balanced way. The postholder must actively support this. Purpose of the job To drive forward Thames21 s Thames Valley (broadly Oxfordshire/ Buckinghamshire/ Berkshire) catchment areas programme in line with our 5-year plan and future strategies ensuring appropriate integration across Thames21 and partner organisations. This includes building and sustaining a team to reduce diffuse pollution, increase biodiversity, improve water quality, and support agricultural businesses to deliver environmental improvement works and nature friendly farming practices. The postholder requires operational experience and knowledge at catchment scale as well as project and people management experience. They will take a strategic overview of the programme and guide our growth in the thematical and geographical area, with a particular focus on the following outcomes. Work with 20 farmers each year to reduce diffuse pollution at source and flood risk. Offer advice on nature-based solutions and grant funding to farmers and landowners. Plant 30,000 trees annually. Input and support the achievement of other applicable 5-year plan targets. i.e. River restoration and catchment scale monitoring. Increase Thames21 presence in the Thames Valley, identifying opportunities, supporting, and complimenting the work of other NGOs and regional Rivers Trusts. The role is a relatively new area of work for Thames21 and may consist of supporting a range of projects and programmes including Catchment Partnerships, Farm Clusters and Natural Flood Management. Finally, the postholder will take a lead in progressing Thames21 s resilience strategy i.e. working closely with the Fundraising Team, the Catchment Partnership Team, and partner organisations to increase private and public investment to deliver healthy resilient rivers and catchments. Additional requirements may include supporting other Thames21 projects and funding applications, as the need arises. Main Duties and Responsibilities You will oversee and manage the delivery of diverse projects. You will also develop your team s scope, strategy and action plan in order to grow the team to deliver 5-year plan targets work closely with expert (e.g. statutory bodies, authorities, NGOs and academics) and non-expert (e.g. community groups and volunteers) stakeholders to develop, fund and deliver projects within the catchments, and oversee their management. You will also work closely with the Assistant/ Head of Improving Rivers and other members of the Thames21 team to develop funding applications and steer the direction of the catchment areas. Tasks include: Programme Development & Integration Develop and expand the Thames Valley catchment programme in line with Thames21 s 5-year strategy, ensuring integration with other teams. Funding & Financial Management Secure diverse funding sources and manage project budgets, including financial reporting and cost tracking to meet objectives. Project & Risk Management Lead project delivery, monitor progress, and identify risk mitigation strategies to ensure continued success. Team Leadership & Staff Development Manage and support staff through training, appraisals, workload balancing, and adherence to health and safety requirements. Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, funding bodies, landowners and other external stakeholders. Technical & Farm Advisory Support Provide farm advice, generate reports (including GIS mapping), and maintain a database of visits and environmental opportunities. Catchment-Based Approach Advocacy Promote and apply catchment-based principles internally and externally in water and land management. Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and broader regulatory requirements across all projects. Information & Data Management Maintain accurate documentation and project data systems, supporting transparency and accountability. Promotion & Communications Support production of publicity materials and represent Thames21 s work to broader audiences. Other Duties This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within Thames21. At various times the post-holder will be directed to carry out other reasonable duties in support of other Thames21 activities that are consistent with those in this Job Description.
Want to Help Lead the Future of Private Wealth at Hedges? Ready to scale your career (and earnings) faster whilst shaping the next chapter of high-net-worth private client services? At Hedges , we don't just protect wealth - we help our clients build lasting legacies. We're looking for a visionary Head of Private Client Solicitor to join our dynamic HNW team, delivering exceptional, personal service to some of the UK's most discerning individuals and families. If you re passionate about combining technical excellence with a fresh, modern approach to client care, we want to hear from you. - Why Hedges? We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. At Hedges Law, every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned, you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the Financial Freedom Day , that may never come. From day one you will be: • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what you are worth, faster than you can in your current gig Ready to LOVE work again? Ready to be supported by a team? Ready to 'own' part of the practice (with NO buy-in)? Ready to grow without barriers? Ready to work with an incredible eclectic mix of HNW / UHNW clients? Ready to join a hand-built invested team who win and succeed together? Ready to become a Hedgeholder ? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits we d love to talk. Put the kettle on, grab a drink and let s have an informal 15 min chat to see where we can both take this . About Hedges Law: We may have a 235-year heritage, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull and oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we ve evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire and The Cotswolds". We were only the fifth employee-owned law firm in the UK and you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. The Role at a Glance: Head of Private Client Solicitor Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Up to £120,000 Base Salary DOE + Individual & Team Performance Bonus (tell us what you want to earn) Plus Company Profit Share & Extensive Benefits in Company EV Vehicle Plus career pathway to Associate Director. Reporting to Directors Location - within 60 mins commute from our offices in Oxford, Wallingford, Chipping Norton Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent and uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 35 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome Hedgeholders Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance and succession planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Leadership skills. About You: • Qualified Solicitor with significant Private Wealth experience with leadership experience (to help nurture & mentor junior members) or the ability to move into a leadership role • Able to deliver high quality legal services with outstanding client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm • Personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance • STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching and Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team Ready to make the move of your career? This isn t just another legal role - it s your chance to help redefine Private Wealth services and take real ownership of your success. At Hedges , you ll find a high-performing, people-first culture, exciting HNW client work, and a seat at the table from day one. If you're ambitious, values-led, and want to grow faster with fewer limits - we want to hear from you. We are looking to hire an exceptional Head of Private Client Solicitor. You may see the role advertised in Oxford, the Cotswolds, Berkshire, and London - this is simply to ensure we reach all the talented individuals within our catchment areas and attract the most diverse possible talent pool. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Jan 31, 2026
Full time
Want to Help Lead the Future of Private Wealth at Hedges? Ready to scale your career (and earnings) faster whilst shaping the next chapter of high-net-worth private client services? At Hedges , we don't just protect wealth - we help our clients build lasting legacies. We're looking for a visionary Head of Private Client Solicitor to join our dynamic HNW team, delivering exceptional, personal service to some of the UK's most discerning individuals and families. If you re passionate about combining technical excellence with a fresh, modern approach to client care, we want to hear from you. - Why Hedges? We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. At Hedges Law, every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned, you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the Financial Freedom Day , that may never come. From day one you will be: • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what you are worth, faster than you can in your current gig Ready to LOVE work again? Ready to be supported by a team? Ready to 'own' part of the practice (with NO buy-in)? Ready to grow without barriers? Ready to work with an incredible eclectic mix of HNW / UHNW clients? Ready to join a hand-built invested team who win and succeed together? Ready to become a Hedgeholder ? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits we d love to talk. Put the kettle on, grab a drink and let s have an informal 15 min chat to see where we can both take this . About Hedges Law: We may have a 235-year heritage, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull and oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we ve evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire and The Cotswolds". We were only the fifth employee-owned law firm in the UK and you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. The Role at a Glance: Head of Private Client Solicitor Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Up to £120,000 Base Salary DOE + Individual & Team Performance Bonus (tell us what you want to earn) Plus Company Profit Share & Extensive Benefits in Company EV Vehicle Plus career pathway to Associate Director. Reporting to Directors Location - within 60 mins commute from our offices in Oxford, Wallingford, Chipping Norton Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent and uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 35 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome Hedgeholders Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance and succession planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Leadership skills. About You: • Qualified Solicitor with significant Private Wealth experience with leadership experience (to help nurture & mentor junior members) or the ability to move into a leadership role • Able to deliver high quality legal services with outstanding client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm • Personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance • STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching and Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team Ready to make the move of your career? This isn t just another legal role - it s your chance to help redefine Private Wealth services and take real ownership of your success. At Hedges , you ll find a high-performing, people-first culture, exciting HNW client work, and a seat at the table from day one. If you're ambitious, values-led, and want to grow faster with fewer limits - we want to hear from you. We are looking to hire an exceptional Head of Private Client Solicitor. You may see the role advertised in Oxford, the Cotswolds, Berkshire, and London - this is simply to ensure we reach all the talented individuals within our catchment areas and attract the most diverse possible talent pool. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Want to Help Lead the Future of Private Wealth at Hedges? Ready to scale your career (and earnings) faster whilst shaping the next chapter of high-net-worth private client services? At Hedges , we don't just protect wealth - we help our clients build lasting legacies. We're looking for a visionary Head of Private Client Solicitor to join our dynamic HNW team, delivering exceptional, personal service to some of the UK's most discerning individuals and families. If you re passionate about combining technical excellence with a fresh, modern approach to client care, we want to hear from you. - Why Hedges? We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. At Hedges Law, every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned, you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the Financial Freedom Day , that may never come. From day one you will be: • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what you are worth, faster than you can in your current gig Ready to LOVE work again? Ready to be supported by a team? Ready to 'own' part of the practice (with NO buy-in)? Ready to grow without barriers? Ready to work with an incredible eclectic mix of HNW / UHNW clients? Ready to join a hand-built invested team who win and succeed together? Ready to become a Hedgeholder ? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits we d love to talk. Put the kettle on, grab a drink and let s have an informal 15 min chat to see where we can both take this . About Hedges Law: We may have a 235-year heritage, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull and oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we ve evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire and The Cotswolds". We were only the fifth employee-owned law firm in the UK and you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. The Role at a Glance: Head of Private Client Solicitor Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Up to £120,000 Base Salary DOE + Individual & Team Performance Bonus (tell us what you want to earn) Plus Company Profit Share & Extensive Benefits in Company EV Vehicle Plus career pathway to Associate Director. Reporting to Directors Location - within 60 mins commute from our offices in Oxford, Wallingford, Chipping Norton Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent and uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 35 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome Hedgeholders Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance and succession planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Leadership skills. About You: • Qualified Solicitor with significant Private Wealth experience with leadership experience (to help nurture & mentor junior members) or the ability to move into a leadership role • Able to deliver high quality legal services with outstanding client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm • Personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance • STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching and Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team Ready to make the move of your career? This isn t just another legal role - it s your chance to help redefine Private Wealth services and take real ownership of your success. At Hedges , you ll find a high-performing, people-first culture, exciting HNW client work, and a seat at the table from day one. If you're ambitious, values-led, and want to grow faster with fewer limits - we want to hear from you. We are looking to hire an exceptional Head of Private Client Solicitor. You may see the role advertised in Oxford, the Cotswolds, Berkshire, and London - this is simply to ensure we reach all the talented individuals within our catchment areas and attract the most diverse possible talent pool. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Jan 31, 2026
Full time
Want to Help Lead the Future of Private Wealth at Hedges? Ready to scale your career (and earnings) faster whilst shaping the next chapter of high-net-worth private client services? At Hedges , we don't just protect wealth - we help our clients build lasting legacies. We're looking for a visionary Head of Private Client Solicitor to join our dynamic HNW team, delivering exceptional, personal service to some of the UK's most discerning individuals and families. If you re passionate about combining technical excellence with a fresh, modern approach to client care, we want to hear from you. - Why Hedges? We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. At Hedges Law, every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned, you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the Financial Freedom Day , that may never come. From day one you will be: • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what you are worth, faster than you can in your current gig Ready to LOVE work again? Ready to be supported by a team? Ready to 'own' part of the practice (with NO buy-in)? Ready to grow without barriers? Ready to work with an incredible eclectic mix of HNW / UHNW clients? Ready to join a hand-built invested team who win and succeed together? Ready to become a Hedgeholder ? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits we d love to talk. Put the kettle on, grab a drink and let s have an informal 15 min chat to see where we can both take this . About Hedges Law: We may have a 235-year heritage, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull and oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we ve evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire and The Cotswolds". We were only the fifth employee-owned law firm in the UK and you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. The Role at a Glance: Head of Private Client Solicitor Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Up to £120,000 Base Salary DOE + Individual & Team Performance Bonus (tell us what you want to earn) Plus Company Profit Share & Extensive Benefits in Company EV Vehicle Plus career pathway to Associate Director. Reporting to Directors Location - within 60 mins commute from our offices in Oxford, Wallingford, Chipping Norton Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent and uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 35 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome Hedgeholders Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance and succession planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Leadership skills. About You: • Qualified Solicitor with significant Private Wealth experience with leadership experience (to help nurture & mentor junior members) or the ability to move into a leadership role • Able to deliver high quality legal services with outstanding client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm • Personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance • STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching and Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team Ready to make the move of your career? This isn t just another legal role - it s your chance to help redefine Private Wealth services and take real ownership of your success. At Hedges , you ll find a high-performing, people-first culture, exciting HNW client work, and a seat at the table from day one. If you're ambitious, values-led, and want to grow faster with fewer limits - we want to hear from you. We are looking to hire an exceptional Head of Private Client Solicitor. You may see the role advertised in Oxford, the Cotswolds, Berkshire, and London - this is simply to ensure we reach all the talented individuals within our catchment areas and attract the most diverse possible talent pool. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Want to Help Lead the Future of Private Wealth at Hedges? Ready to scale your career (and earnings) faster whilst shaping the next chapter of high-net-worth private client services? At Hedges , we don't just protect wealth - we help our clients build lasting legacies. We're looking for a visionary Head of Private Client Solicitor to join our dynamic HNW team, delivering exceptional, personal service to some of the UK's most discerning individuals and families. If you re passionate about combining technical excellence with a fresh, modern approach to client care, we want to hear from you. - Why Hedges? We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. At Hedges Law, every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned, you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the Financial Freedom Day , that may never come. From day one you will be: • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what you are worth, faster than you can in your current gig Ready to LOVE work again? Ready to be supported by a team? Ready to 'own' part of the practice (with NO buy-in)? Ready to grow without barriers? Ready to work with an incredible eclectic mix of HNW / UHNW clients? Ready to join a hand-built invested team who win and succeed together? Ready to become a Hedgeholder ? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits we d love to talk. Put the kettle on, grab a drink and let s have an informal 15 min chat to see where we can both take this . About Hedges Law: We may have a 235-year heritage, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull and oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we ve evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire and The Cotswolds". We were only the fifth employee-owned law firm in the UK and you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. The Role at a Glance: Head of Private Client Solicitor Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Up to £120,000 Base Salary DOE + Individual & Team Performance Bonus (tell us what you want to earn) Plus Company Profit Share & Extensive Benefits in Company EV Vehicle Plus career pathway to Associate Director. Reporting to Directors Location - within 60 mins commute from our offices in Oxford, Wallingford, Chipping Norton Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent and uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 35 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome Hedgeholders Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance and succession planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Leadership skills. About You: • Qualified Solicitor with significant Private Wealth experience with leadership experience (to help nurture & mentor junior members) or the ability to move into a leadership role • Able to deliver high quality legal services with outstanding client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm • Personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance • STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching and Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team Ready to make the move of your career? This isn t just another legal role - it s your chance to help redefine Private Wealth services and take real ownership of your success. At Hedges , you ll find a high-performing, people-first culture, exciting HNW client work, and a seat at the table from day one. If you're ambitious, values-led, and want to grow faster with fewer limits - we want to hear from you. We are looking to hire an exceptional Head of Private Client Solicitor. You may see the role advertised in Oxford, the Cotswolds, Berkshire, and London - this is simply to ensure we reach all the talented individuals within our catchment areas and attract the most diverse possible talent pool. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Jan 31, 2026
Full time
Want to Help Lead the Future of Private Wealth at Hedges? Ready to scale your career (and earnings) faster whilst shaping the next chapter of high-net-worth private client services? At Hedges , we don't just protect wealth - we help our clients build lasting legacies. We're looking for a visionary Head of Private Client Solicitor to join our dynamic HNW team, delivering exceptional, personal service to some of the UK's most discerning individuals and families. If you re passionate about combining technical excellence with a fresh, modern approach to client care, we want to hear from you. - Why Hedges? We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. At Hedges Law, every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned, you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the Financial Freedom Day , that may never come. From day one you will be: • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what you are worth, faster than you can in your current gig Ready to LOVE work again? Ready to be supported by a team? Ready to 'own' part of the practice (with NO buy-in)? Ready to grow without barriers? Ready to work with an incredible eclectic mix of HNW / UHNW clients? Ready to join a hand-built invested team who win and succeed together? Ready to become a Hedgeholder ? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits we d love to talk. Put the kettle on, grab a drink and let s have an informal 15 min chat to see where we can both take this . About Hedges Law: We may have a 235-year heritage, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull and oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we ve evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire and The Cotswolds". We were only the fifth employee-owned law firm in the UK and you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. The Role at a Glance: Head of Private Client Solicitor Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Up to £120,000 Base Salary DOE + Individual & Team Performance Bonus (tell us what you want to earn) Plus Company Profit Share & Extensive Benefits in Company EV Vehicle Plus career pathway to Associate Director. Reporting to Directors Location - within 60 mins commute from our offices in Oxford, Wallingford, Chipping Norton Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent and uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 35 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome Hedgeholders Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance and succession planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Leadership skills. About You: • Qualified Solicitor with significant Private Wealth experience with leadership experience (to help nurture & mentor junior members) or the ability to move into a leadership role • Able to deliver high quality legal services with outstanding client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm • Personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance • STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching and Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team Ready to make the move of your career? This isn t just another legal role - it s your chance to help redefine Private Wealth services and take real ownership of your success. At Hedges , you ll find a high-performing, people-first culture, exciting HNW client work, and a seat at the table from day one. If you're ambitious, values-led, and want to grow faster with fewer limits - we want to hear from you. We are looking to hire an exceptional Head of Private Client Solicitor. You may see the role advertised in Oxford, the Cotswolds, Berkshire, and London - this is simply to ensure we reach all the talented individuals within our catchment areas and attract the most diverse possible talent pool. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Want to Help Lead the Future of Private Wealth at Hedges? Ready to scale your career (and earnings) faster whilst shaping the next chapter of high-net-worth private client services? At Hedges , we don't just protect wealth - we help our clients build lasting legacies. We're looking for a visionary Head of Private Client Solicitor to join our dynamic HNW team, delivering exceptional, personal service to some of the UK's most discerning individuals and families. If you re passionate about combining technical excellence with a fresh, modern approach to client care, we want to hear from you. - Why Hedges? We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. At Hedges Law, every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned, you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the Financial Freedom Day , that may never come. From day one you will be: • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what you are worth, faster than you can in your current gig Ready to LOVE work again? Ready to be supported by a team? Ready to 'own' part of the practice (with NO buy-in)? Ready to grow without barriers? Ready to work with an incredible eclectic mix of HNW / UHNW clients? Ready to join a hand-built invested team who win and succeed together? Ready to become a Hedgeholder ? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits we d love to talk. Put the kettle on, grab a drink and let s have an informal 15 min chat to see where we can both take this . About Hedges Law: We may have a 235-year heritage, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull and oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we ve evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire and The Cotswolds". We were only the fifth employee-owned law firm in the UK and you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. The Role at a Glance: Head of Private Client Solicitor Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Up to £120,000 Base Salary DOE + Individual & Team Performance Bonus (tell us what you want to earn) Plus Company Profit Share & Extensive Benefits in Company EV Vehicle Plus career pathway to Associate Director. Reporting to Directors Location - within 60 mins commute from our offices in Oxford, Wallingford, Chipping Norton Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent and uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 35 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome Hedgeholders Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance and succession planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Leadership skills. About You: • Qualified Solicitor with significant Private Wealth experience with leadership experience (to help nurture & mentor junior members) or the ability to move into a leadership role • Able to deliver high quality legal services with outstanding client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm • Personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance • STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching and Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team Ready to make the move of your career? This isn t just another legal role - it s your chance to help redefine Private Wealth services and take real ownership of your success. At Hedges , you ll find a high-performing, people-first culture, exciting HNW client work, and a seat at the table from day one. If you're ambitious, values-led, and want to grow faster with fewer limits - we want to hear from you. We are looking to hire an exceptional Head of Private Client Solicitor. You may see the role advertised in Oxford, the Cotswolds, Berkshire, and London - this is simply to ensure we reach all the talented individuals within our catchment areas and attract the most diverse possible talent pool. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Jan 31, 2026
Full time
Want to Help Lead the Future of Private Wealth at Hedges? Ready to scale your career (and earnings) faster whilst shaping the next chapter of high-net-worth private client services? At Hedges , we don't just protect wealth - we help our clients build lasting legacies. We're looking for a visionary Head of Private Client Solicitor to join our dynamic HNW team, delivering exceptional, personal service to some of the UK's most discerning individuals and families. If you re passionate about combining technical excellence with a fresh, modern approach to client care, we want to hear from you. - Why Hedges? We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. At Hedges Law, every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned, you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the Financial Freedom Day , that may never come. From day one you will be: • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what you are worth, faster than you can in your current gig Ready to LOVE work again? Ready to be supported by a team? Ready to 'own' part of the practice (with NO buy-in)? Ready to grow without barriers? Ready to work with an incredible eclectic mix of HNW / UHNW clients? Ready to join a hand-built invested team who win and succeed together? Ready to become a Hedgeholder ? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits we d love to talk. Put the kettle on, grab a drink and let s have an informal 15 min chat to see where we can both take this . About Hedges Law: We may have a 235-year heritage, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull and oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we ve evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire and The Cotswolds". We were only the fifth employee-owned law firm in the UK and you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. The Role at a Glance: Head of Private Client Solicitor Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Up to £120,000 Base Salary DOE + Individual & Team Performance Bonus (tell us what you want to earn) Plus Company Profit Share & Extensive Benefits in Company EV Vehicle Plus career pathway to Associate Director. Reporting to Directors Location - within 60 mins commute from our offices in Oxford, Wallingford, Chipping Norton Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent and uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 35 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome Hedgeholders Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance and succession planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Leadership skills. About You: • Qualified Solicitor with significant Private Wealth experience with leadership experience (to help nurture & mentor junior members) or the ability to move into a leadership role • Able to deliver high quality legal services with outstanding client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm • Personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance • STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching and Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team Ready to make the move of your career? This isn t just another legal role - it s your chance to help redefine Private Wealth services and take real ownership of your success. At Hedges , you ll find a high-performing, people-first culture, exciting HNW client work, and a seat at the table from day one. If you're ambitious, values-led, and want to grow faster with fewer limits - we want to hear from you. We are looking to hire an exceptional Head of Private Client Solicitor. You may see the role advertised in Oxford, the Cotswolds, Berkshire, and London - this is simply to ensure we reach all the talented individuals within our catchment areas and attract the most diverse possible talent pool. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Want to Help Lead the Future of Private Wealth at Hedges? Ready to scale your career (and earnings) faster whilst shaping the next chapter of high-net-worth private client services? At Hedges , we don't just protect wealth - we help our clients build lasting legacies. We're looking for a visionary Head of Private Client Solicitor to join our dynamic HNW team, delivering exceptional, personal service to some of the UK's most discerning individuals and families. If you re passionate about combining technical excellence with a fresh, modern approach to client care, we want to hear from you. - Why Hedges? We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. At Hedges Law, every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned, you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the Financial Freedom Day , that may never come. From day one you will be: • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what you are worth, faster than you can in your current gig Ready to LOVE work again? Ready to be supported by a team? Ready to 'own' part of the practice (with NO buy-in)? Ready to grow without barriers? Ready to work with an incredible eclectic mix of HNW / UHNW clients? Ready to join a hand-built invested team who win and succeed together? Ready to become a Hedgeholder ? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits we d love to talk. Put the kettle on, grab a drink and let s have an informal 15 min chat to see where we can both take this . About Hedges Law: We may have a 235-year heritage, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull and oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we ve evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire and The Cotswolds". We were only the fifth employee-owned law firm in the UK and you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. The Role at a Glance: Head of Private Client Solicitor Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Up to £120,000 Base Salary DOE + Individual & Team Performance Bonus (tell us what you want to earn) Plus Company Profit Share & Extensive Benefits in Company EV Vehicle Plus career pathway to Associate Director. Reporting to Directors Location - within 60 mins commute from our offices in Oxford, Wallingford, Chipping Norton Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent and uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 35 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome Hedgeholders Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance and succession planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Leadership skills. About You: • Qualified Solicitor with significant Private Wealth experience with leadership experience (to help nurture & mentor junior members) or the ability to move into a leadership role • Able to deliver high quality legal services with outstanding client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm • Personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance • STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching and Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team Ready to make the move of your career? This isn t just another legal role - it s your chance to help redefine Private Wealth services and take real ownership of your success. At Hedges , you ll find a high-performing, people-first culture, exciting HNW client work, and a seat at the table from day one. If you're ambitious, values-led, and want to grow faster with fewer limits - we want to hear from you. We are looking to hire an exceptional Head of Private Client Solicitor. You may see the role advertised in Oxford, the Cotswolds, Berkshire, and London - this is simply to ensure we reach all the talented individuals within our catchment areas and attract the most diverse possible talent pool. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Jan 31, 2026
Full time
Want to Help Lead the Future of Private Wealth at Hedges? Ready to scale your career (and earnings) faster whilst shaping the next chapter of high-net-worth private client services? At Hedges , we don't just protect wealth - we help our clients build lasting legacies. We're looking for a visionary Head of Private Client Solicitor to join our dynamic HNW team, delivering exceptional, personal service to some of the UK's most discerning individuals and families. If you re passionate about combining technical excellence with a fresh, modern approach to client care, we want to hear from you. - Why Hedges? We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. At Hedges Law, every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned, you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the Financial Freedom Day , that may never come. From day one you will be: • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what you are worth, faster than you can in your current gig Ready to LOVE work again? Ready to be supported by a team? Ready to 'own' part of the practice (with NO buy-in)? Ready to grow without barriers? Ready to work with an incredible eclectic mix of HNW / UHNW clients? Ready to join a hand-built invested team who win and succeed together? Ready to become a Hedgeholder ? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits we d love to talk. Put the kettle on, grab a drink and let s have an informal 15 min chat to see where we can both take this . About Hedges Law: We may have a 235-year heritage, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull and oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we ve evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire and The Cotswolds". We were only the fifth employee-owned law firm in the UK and you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. The Role at a Glance: Head of Private Client Solicitor Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Up to £120,000 Base Salary DOE + Individual & Team Performance Bonus (tell us what you want to earn) Plus Company Profit Share & Extensive Benefits in Company EV Vehicle Plus career pathway to Associate Director. Reporting to Directors Location - within 60 mins commute from our offices in Oxford, Wallingford, Chipping Norton Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent and uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 35 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome Hedgeholders Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance and succession planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Leadership skills. About You: • Qualified Solicitor with significant Private Wealth experience with leadership experience (to help nurture & mentor junior members) or the ability to move into a leadership role • Able to deliver high quality legal services with outstanding client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm • Personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance • STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching and Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team Ready to make the move of your career? This isn t just another legal role - it s your chance to help redefine Private Wealth services and take real ownership of your success. At Hedges , you ll find a high-performing, people-first culture, exciting HNW client work, and a seat at the table from day one. If you're ambitious, values-led, and want to grow faster with fewer limits - we want to hear from you. We are looking to hire an exceptional Head of Private Client Solicitor. You may see the role advertised in Oxford, the Cotswolds, Berkshire, and London - this is simply to ensure we reach all the talented individuals within our catchment areas and attract the most diverse possible talent pool. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Summary: Join our team as a Catchment Advisor to lead the development and implementation of critical catchment management activities in priority drinking water areas. This multi-faceted role involves close collaboration with statutory and non-statutory stakeholders, including charities, NGOs, landowners, businesses, and the Environment Agency (EA). You'll be instrumental in ensuring regulatory compliance with the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) and supporting Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) obligations. A key focus will be on stakeholder engagement, education, and compliance assurance to protect water resources and address water quality issues. This position plays a vital role in achieving our carbon footprint reduction goals and delivering strong customer value through sustainable water management. You'll also contribute significantly to climate change resilience activities, developing long-term solutions to safeguard drinking water provision and quality for the future. Main responsibilities: Deliver catchment investigation activities and/or catchment no deterioration schemes associated with South East Water's obligations under the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP). Plan suitable monitoring strategies and assess monitoring data from Catchment Scientists to determine sources of pollution, using this information to inform and guide necessary catchment interventions or remedial works. Conducting land usage surveys to determine potential pollution hot spots and use this information to educate and change behaviours and activities in external stakeholders' operations. For investigations, undertake hydrological and hydrogeological characterisations reports and produce source-pathway-receptor models. Ensuring that findings and outcomes are used across the business to improve operations. Work closely with the Catchment team to record project performance and land owner engagement statistics. Work with these Stakeholders and other internal teams to ensure that planned actions are guided and driven by our environmental plans. Advocate and promote the environmental work of South East Water through engagement with stakeholders on an everyday basis as well as the design and delivery of special workshops and events. Working with our various regulators and guardians to produce technical written reports of a high standard to meet tight regulatory deadlines and highlight the positive works of South East Water. Support the business with reactive, emergency environmental advice to minimise environmental impact of work and to reduce the likelihood of environmental prosecutions. You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience Educated to degree level in an environmental / related discipline. The ability to understand the diverse world of catchment management. Excellent Stakeholder management skills - with the gravitas and communication skills needed to explain and gain buy in to complex environmental processes / solutions. Demonstrable experience of working within or alongside the water industry to provide catchment management or environmental protection services. Experience of working with diverse stakeholder groups in an environmental setting. Experience of working within / alongside regulatory bodies. Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits. What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: £40,000 p.a. (dependent on experience)
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Summary: Join our team as a Catchment Advisor to lead the development and implementation of critical catchment management activities in priority drinking water areas. This multi-faceted role involves close collaboration with statutory and non-statutory stakeholders, including charities, NGOs, landowners, businesses, and the Environment Agency (EA). You'll be instrumental in ensuring regulatory compliance with the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) and supporting Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) obligations. A key focus will be on stakeholder engagement, education, and compliance assurance to protect water resources and address water quality issues. This position plays a vital role in achieving our carbon footprint reduction goals and delivering strong customer value through sustainable water management. You'll also contribute significantly to climate change resilience activities, developing long-term solutions to safeguard drinking water provision and quality for the future. Main responsibilities: Deliver catchment investigation activities and/or catchment no deterioration schemes associated with South East Water's obligations under the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP). Plan suitable monitoring strategies and assess monitoring data from Catchment Scientists to determine sources of pollution, using this information to inform and guide necessary catchment interventions or remedial works. Conducting land usage surveys to determine potential pollution hot spots and use this information to educate and change behaviours and activities in external stakeholders' operations. For investigations, undertake hydrological and hydrogeological characterisations reports and produce source-pathway-receptor models. Ensuring that findings and outcomes are used across the business to improve operations. Work closely with the Catchment team to record project performance and land owner engagement statistics. Work with these Stakeholders and other internal teams to ensure that planned actions are guided and driven by our environmental plans. Advocate and promote the environmental work of South East Water through engagement with stakeholders on an everyday basis as well as the design and delivery of special workshops and events. Working with our various regulators and guardians to produce technical written reports of a high standard to meet tight regulatory deadlines and highlight the positive works of South East Water. Support the business with reactive, emergency environmental advice to minimise environmental impact of work and to reduce the likelihood of environmental prosecutions. You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience Educated to degree level in an environmental / related discipline. The ability to understand the diverse world of catchment management. Excellent Stakeholder management skills - with the gravitas and communication skills needed to explain and gain buy in to complex environmental processes / solutions. Demonstrable experience of working within or alongside the water industry to provide catchment management or environmental protection services. Experience of working with diverse stakeholder groups in an environmental setting. Experience of working within / alongside regulatory bodies. Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits. What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: £40,000 p.a. (dependent on experience)
