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A well-regarded, friendly law firm based in the Liverpool area is seeking a committed Family Solicitor to join their team.
This is an opportunity to work closely with an experienced Head of Department, within a supportive environment where client care and professional development genuinely matter.
Youll be part of a team that values collaboration and clear communication, and where your contribution will be recognised.
The role will involve managing a varied caseload across both private and public Family and Children Law matters.
Youll advise clients on a range of issues including divorce, child arrangements, domestic abuse and non-molestation matters.
Confidence in handling your own files and communicating sensitively is important, as is the ability to stay organised in a busy working environment.
Experience of Legal Aid and CCMS applications would be very useful, and advocacy experience is welcomed (though not essential).
Panel membership, or working towards it, would be viewed positively, and having your own referral network would be a bonus.
Above all, the firm is looking for someone who brings a genuine passion for Family Law and a constructive, positive approach to their work.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Managing private and public Family Law matters from file opening through to completion
- Preparing and submitting Legal Aid applications and amendments
- Drafting court applications, legal correspondence and key case documentation
- Attending court hearings and off-site appointments when required
- Working with clients in what are often emotional and sensitive situations, ensuring the highest levels of client care
- Supporting junior members of the team and contributing to a knowledge-sharing culture
You will also be encouraged to play an active role in business development.
This could include building relationships with local organisations, networking, or contributing to the visibility of the department more generally.
Keeping up to date with legal developments and ensuring best practice is followed will also be an important part of the role.
On offer is a competitive salary and the following benefits:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising with length of service (up to 30 days)
- Additional birthday leave
- Optional one day per week home working
- Free parking on-site
- Annual practising certificate paid
- Training, webinars and genuine career progression support
- Regular staff social events and breakfast clubs
- Workplace pension and free eye tests
This is a meaningful, client-facing role where you will have the support to develop your skills further while working within a grounded, approachable team.
Please call Justine now on 0161 914 7357 for a confidential and informal discussion or please email your CV to j.forshaw@clayton-legal.co.uk ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Liverpool,England
Start: 02/01/2026
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2026-01-02 08:54:10
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We are looking for a Social Worker to join the Leaving Care Service.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years equivalent post qualified experience in permanent contract/s.
About the team:
As a leaving care social worker, you'll be a vital point of contact for care-experienced young people aged 16-25.
You'll provide tailored support, guidance, and advocacy to support their transition into independent adulthood with confidence and resilience, with a focus on wellbeing.
This is a relationship-based role where your ability to connect, empower, and advocate for young people will make a lasting difference.
About you:
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3 year post qualifying needed to be considered for this role.
It is beneficial for the candidate to have previous experience of working within a Looked After Children/ Leaving Care Team.
It is essential to have a UK Driver's License.
What's on offer?
£35.00 hourly umbrella (PAYE payment options available also).
Hybrid working scheme.
Great opportunity to work in a specialist team to broaden your skills.
Excellent training to ensure you succeed within your role.
Regularly held supervisions and a supportive culture with a stable management team.
For more information, please get in contact:
Grace Gordon - Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07425728375
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Type: Contract Location: Lincolnshire, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £35 per hour
Posted: 2025-12-31 14:50:50
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy and civil remedies to support in court, individual and group support, and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led.Community Services Directorate Within this directorate, the following vital services are delivered;Black Country Women's Aid Community Services include; , Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) , Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service , Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country), Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum, Black Country Counselling Service , Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young person's service (Black Country), West Midlands Stalking Service, Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre)This position is located within the Ask Marc Service.
The team: Ask MARC (Male Abuse Referral Centre) is a service providing a clear referral pathway and dedicated specialist support to male victims of interpersonal abuse; this includes intimate partner and familial abuse, current, historic and childhood sexual violence, stalking, honour-based abuse and forced marriage.
The service raises awareness of the dynamics of abuse against men and respond to identified barriers that stop men from getting help.
Ask MARC will work in partnership with key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for clients.
The West Midlands Office of the Police Crime Commissioner has commissioned this service to deliver support to high-risk male victims of domestic abuse.
Job Role Job Title: Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) - Male Victims OnlyPosition available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours), available to male and female applicantsSalary: £25,282.44 - £28,861.62 (dependent upon qualifications and experience) Closing date: 21 January 2026BCWA reserve the right to close this advert before the closing dateAll interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? We are looking for a qualified/unqualified IDVA (training may be provided for the right candidate) to join our dynamic team.We are looking for someone with experience of supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse, managing a caseload and understanding the principles of safeguarding children and adults.
The post holder will have a good understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and how this can affect victims.This is a challenging role that requires empathy, compassion, excellent interpersonal and caseload management skills, a client-centred approach and proactive crisis intervention. The Role: Our Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA) provide a high-quality frontline domestic abuse support service to those at high risk of harm.
IDVAs support victims of domestic abuse to assess the level of risk, inform victims of their options and develop tailored safety plans to protect the victim and their children.
They work within a multi-agency framework to advocate for the victim, including responding to and reporting to Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) on behalf of the victim.
The role supports the empowerment of victims/survivors, assisting them to recognise the dynamics of domestic abuse present in their own situation through one-to-one support and group work, to help them regain control of their lives.
If you are self-driven, compassionate, and hardworking with a lot of ambition, we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply', and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and an equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positionsBlack Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau for details of any previous criminal convictions.Employment checksAs a responsible employer, we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer, need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally.
To avoid discrimination, we treat all job applicants equally.We therefore ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK.
A copy of these will be taken.
Once the successful candidate has been appointed, the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially.
You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Sandwell, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £25282.00 - £28861.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-12-24 13:33:43
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Developer Advocate required to foster and build networks with developers, DevOps, engineering managers, account teams and more.
Teaching developers by making video tutorials, writing blog posts about new features and answering questions on Stack Overflow.
The ideal candidate will be a coder who likes talking to other developers, solving technical problems, learning, teaching and building demos or prototypes.
Experience required
Several years of experience in software development, writing and debugging a lot of code.
Java, Python, Node.js, JavaScript, .NET, Go, C and their related development toolchain.
Cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, GCP and their services, Kubernetes, Cloud Foundry, OpenShift.
RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Kafka, TIBCO, IBM MQ or other
Experience with distributed applications and microservices
Excellent public speaking, writing, blogging and content creation skills.
Ideally Bi or Tri Lingual with English, French and German.
Experience in developer relations and advocacy
JMS, MQTT, AMQP, STOMP, Websockets, rsocket or grpc or other messaging protocols or apis
AsyncAPI, OpenAPI or Swagger or API Management Tools
Java frameworks or runtimes such as Spring, Quarkus or Micronaut
What you will be doing
Working closely with community managers, engineering, marketing and product teams to create and enhance our developer focused content, participate in our developer community, and provide feedback to continuously improve our technology itself.
New and prospective customers and community members will depend on you to help them truly understand platform benefits. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £70000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-12-24 11:01:28
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led. The team:
BCWA Modern Slavery Support Service is a specialist service providing accommodation and community support to victims of modern-day slavery and human trafficking, who have accessed the National Referral Mechanism and are supported under the Home Office national contracting arrangements.
BCWA is the lead provider of services covering the West Midlands area and some of the bordering local authorities.
The service works in partnership with key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users.
BCWA support, as defined by the national contract, is to ensure that victims of modern slavery receive a safe space to live, support including financial and practical assistance and referrals to partner agencies as necessary. Job Role Job Title: Modern Slavery Outreach Services ManagerPosition type: Full-time positions available (37.5 hours/Monday-Friday), based in the West MidlandsSalary: £36,343.84 - £41,457.52 (dependent on experience)Closing date: 12 January 2026 Is this you?
We are looking for a highly skilled Modern Slavery Outreach Services Manager with excellent communication skills, compassion and understanding of the impact of abuse and exploitation.
We are looking for an innovative candidate who has empathy and a good understanding of issues and challenges faced by victims of modern slavery.
They will need highly developed listening skills, personal resilience and emotional maturity to support the team to deliver the outreach service.
This is a great opportunity for someone who possesses outstanding communication and organisation skills, will enjoy working in a very fast-paced environment and build effective partnerships. The Role: The successful candidate will provide operational support, health and safety advice and guidance to Senior advocates, advocates in and out of the office environment, supporting clients as well as overseeing the allocation of referrals via the administrators/ first contact advisors.
The successful candidate will also work closely with stakeholders across the region, NGOs, governments, law enforcement, and others to enable BCWA to provide a high-quality support service
If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking, with lots of ambition, we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply', and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and an equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
CVs will not be accepted.
Important information for all positions
Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.
Employment checks
As a responsible employer, we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:
Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer, need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally.
To avoid discrimination, we treat all job applicants equally.
We therefore ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK.
A copy of these will be taken.
Once the successful candidate has been appointed, the unsuccessful candidates' documents will be destroyed confidentially.
You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
References
Following your interview, two employment references will be sought.
One of these should be your current or most recent employer.
If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:
, a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher, GP or health visitor, a character reference from a person who knows you, a civil servant from a government agency, a bank manager
DBS
All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Sandwell, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £36343.00 - £41457.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-12-15 16:08:16
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led. The serviceThe Family Court Pathfinder Programme is a new programme in selected Family Courts.
Its purpose is to improve the experiences of, and outcomes for, victim/survivors of domestic abuse in the Family Court system.
Essential to the work of the Family Court Pathfinder is the role of the Pathfinder IDVA, who will work in a way that empowers the victims/survivors and their children, helps them to navigate the process with confidence, and secure outcomes that are safe and respectful of their needs as the victims of domestic abuse.
Job Role Job Title: Pathfinder Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)Position available: 1 part-time position (22.5.5 hours) based across the Black CountrySalary: £15,169.46 - £17,316.97 (£25,282.44 - £28,861.62 FTE) (dependent upon qualifications and experience) Closing date: 09 January 2026All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? This is a challenging role that requires empathy, compassion, excellent interpersonal and caseload management skills, and confidence working with partner agencies and advocating for clients. The Role: Pathfinder IDVAs will be the main point of contact and support for victim/survivors and their children in the Family Court process, ensuring that they are well-informed and prepared for proceedings, and that they are well-supported throughout.
Pathfinder IDVAs will provide detailed reports for the court to ensure that the impact of domestic abuse on the family as a whole and on the children in particular is fully appreciated and understood.
Pathfinder IDVAs will be the ‘subject matter experts' for the Court in relation to domestic abuse, and will offer advice and training to court officers and staff to promote the better understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse within the Court setting.
The Pathfinder IDVAs will work with people from Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley areas whose cases are being heard in Wolverhampton or Telford Family Court.
If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply', and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and an equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions
Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
Employment checks
As a responsible employer, we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:
Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer, need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally.
To avoid discrimination, we treat all job applicants equally.
We therefore ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK.
A copy of these will be taken.
Once the successful candidate has been appointed, the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially.
You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
References
Following your interview, two employment references will be sought.
One of these should be your current or most recent employer.
If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:
, a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher, GP or health visitor, a character reference from a person who knows you, a civil servant from a government agency, a bank manager
DBS
All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Sandwell, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £25282.00 - £28861.00 per annum + FTE, DOE & qualifications
Posted: 2025-12-12 16:27:46
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led.
Community Services Directorate
Within this directorate, the following vital services are delivered;Black Country Women's Aid Community Services include; , Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) , Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service , Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country), Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum, Black Country Counselling Service , Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young person's service (Black Country), West Midlands Stalking Service, Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre)
This position is located within the Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service The BCWA Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service supports victims of domestic violence and abuse in Sandwell, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall through a range of contracted/commissioning arrangements.
The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users.
Our integrated approach provides effective, holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.
The team: Our specialist Community Domestic Abuse Support Service supports male and female victims of domestic violence and abuse living in Sandwell, Dudley and Walsall through a range of contracted/ commissioning arrangements.
The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users.
Our integrated approach provides effective, holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.
We have a team of supportive, dedicated, self-driven individuals who empower clients to make informed choices, helping them to live a life free from abuse.
Job Role Job Title: Domestic Abuse Advocate (Sandwell)Position available: 2 full-time positions (37.5 hours), based in SandwellNew Salary £24,761.88 - £26,872.22Closing date: 09 January 2026BCWA reserve the right to close this advertisement early if sufficient applications are received
All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? We are looking for someone who has experience of working with victims/survivors of domestic abuse on both one-to-one and in group work settings.
You will carry a caseload which includes all aspects of case management including, risk assessment, needs assessment, support planning, outcomes and case review. The Role: The successful candidate will be required to provide a high-quality frontline service to victims of domestic abuse, delivering a service to those at highest risk.
You will be working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse. If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply', and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and an equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions
Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
Employment checks
As a responsible employer, we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:
Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer, need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally.
To avoid discrimination, we treat all job applicants equally.
We therefore ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK.
A copy of these will be taken.
Once the successful candidate has been appointed, the unsuccessful candidates' documents will be destroyed confidentially.
You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
References
Following your interview, two employment references will be sought.
One of these should be your current or most recent employer.
If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:
, a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher, GP or health visitor, a character reference from a person who knows you, a civil servant from a government agency, a bank manager
DBS
All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Sandwell, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £24761.00 - £26872.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-12-12 16:23:03
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Senior Solicitor - Family Law
Our flourishing legal practice, situated in the historic city of Chester, is currently seeking an accomplished Family Law Solicitor to join our dedicated team.
We require a professional who excels at guiding clients through intricate and emotionally challenging legal proceedings, with particular emphasis on courtroom advocacy.
They are looking for someone who demonstrates:
Substantial expertise in managing court hearings and providing confident client representation
The ability to maintain composure and display empathy, particularly during high-stakes situations
An unwavering dedication to prioritising clients' best interests in all circumstances
Collaborative skills that enhance the department through both supportive interactions and specialist knowledge
What they Offer
As part of their organisation, you will benefit from:
Joining a practice renowned for its compassionate approach and ethical standards
Prospects to develop junior colleagues and contribute to the evolution of our family law services
A professional culture where principles and values are held in equal regard to outcomes and achievements
Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and expertise
This company offers an outstanding quality of life, combining rich heritage with modern amenities.
Their practice has established deep roots within the local community, providing fulfilling work that makes a genuine difference to people's lives during their most challenging times.
They foster a supportive environment where professional development is encouraged and work-life balance is respected.
We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our progressive team.
This position has garnered considerable interest from qualified professionals.
To ensure your application receives full consideration, we strongly advise prospective candidates to submit their credentials without delay.
For comprehensive information regarding this exceptional career opportunity, please contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery recruitment at Newton Colmore Consulting, by telephone on +44 121 268 2240.
Alternatively, you may submit your application via our online portal, following which a representative from Newton Colmore Consulting will contact you to explore your qualifications in greater depth. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Chester, England
Salary / Rate: Negotiable
Posted: 2025-12-12 09:42:59
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Senior Legal Adviser
Permanent
Full time
Home based - occasional attendance at South or Midlands offices (Bristol / Hook / Birmingham) (1 day pw)
Competitive salaries and excellent benefits including up to one day's paid leave each year to undertake volunteering opportunities
Make UK is the UK's leading trade body for the manufacturing and engineering sector.
Collectively we represent 20,000 companies of all sizes, from start-ups to multinationals, across engineering, manufacturing, technology and the wider industrial sector.
We provide a complete range of employment law advice, training, and HR services, working closely with our members to deliver tailored consultancy support that meets their specific business needs.
With nearly 130 years of experience, we have been supporting businesses by staying at the forefront of employment law and HR best practices.
Our consultants bring senior and executive legal and HR experience from diverse industries.
They offer best practice solutions backed by commercial insight gained from years in both private and public sectors.
We are seeking an Employment Lawyer to join us a Senior Legal Adviser in the South of England, working with a portfolio of clients to offer pragmatic consultancy in a range of employment enquiries.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive and timely employment law and employee relations advice via in-person meetings, phone calls (including the National Advice Line), and written correspondence.
Manage employment litigation in the Employment Tribunal from start to finish, including advocacy (with training available).
Draft and scrutinize contracts of employment, policies, procedures, and other employment-related documents.
Present engaging seminars on employment law and employee relations topics.
Maintain a high standard of professional knowledge through continuous research and training.
Ensure compliance with office procedures for work coordination and monitoring.
Assist the Head of HR & Legal as required.
Collaborate with other business units to support member recruitment and retention.
Identify opportunities for additional fee-paying work for Make UK and assist in their procurement.
Undertake other relevant tasks to achieve the overall objectives of Make UK.
Qualifications & Experience:
Substantial PQE in employment law.
Experience advising clients on employment law, employee relations, and HR matters.
Proven track record in handling tribunal cases with minimal supervision.
Advocacy experience in Employment Tribunals is an advantage.
Skills:
Ability to provide practical, commercial employment law advice.
Strong analytical skills to explain complex issues clearly and succinctly.
Ability to put clients at ease and build rapport.
Resilience under pressure and ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent negotiation skills and teamwork capabilities.
Business and Industry Knowledge:
Familiarity with the manufacturing sector is advantageous.
Experience with trade unions is a plus.
Proficient in time and advice recording.
With over 125 years of experience, Make UK is a leading provider of essential business support and a champion for manufacturing industry in the UK.
Make UK has the close ear of Government and is a trusted provider of essential services for world leading manufacturing companies across the country.
Everything we do is designed to inspire British manufacturers to compete, innovate and grow.
Make UK staff enjoy a good benefits package and values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Benefits to include, but not limited to: Free parking, meal service on site, no bank holiday/weekend work, flexible hours, health cover, matched pension contributions up to 8%, and life assurance.
We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and we recognise the contribution that Service personnel, both regular and reservist, veterans and military families make to our organisation and have pledged to support this by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Our Values at Make UK: Inclusivity & Diversity, Integrity, Innovation, & Collaboration ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2025-12-11 15:56:17
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Senior Legal Adviser
Permanent
Full time
Home based - occasional attendance at South or Midlands offices (Bristol / Hook / Birmingham) (1 day pw)
Competitive salaries and excellent benefits including up to one day's paid leave each year to undertake volunteering opportunities
https://www.makeuk.org/
Make UK is the UK's leading trade body for the manufacturing and engineering sector.
Collectively we represent 20,000 companies of all sizes, from start-ups to multinationals, across engineering, manufacturing, technology and the wider industrial sector.
We provide a complete range of employment law advice, training, and HR services, working closely with our members to deliver tailored consultancy support that meets their specific business needs.
With nearly 130 years of experience, we have been supporting businesses by staying at the forefront of employment law and HR best practices.
Our consultants bring senior and executive legal and HR experience from diverse industries.
They offer best practice solutions backed by commercial insight gained from years in both private and public sectors.
We are seeking an Employment Lawyer to join us a Senior Legal Adviser in the South of England, working with a portfolio of clients to offer pragmatic consultancy in a range of employment enquiries.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive and timely employment law and employee relations advice via in-person meetings, phone calls (including the National Advice Line), and written correspondence.
Manage employment litigation in the Employment Tribunal from start to finish, including advocacy (with training available).
Draft and scrutinize contracts of employment, policies, procedures, and other employment-related documents.
Present engaging seminars on employment law and employee relations topics.
Maintain a high standard of professional knowledge through continuous research and training.
Ensure compliance with office procedures for work coordination and monitoring.
Assist the Head of HR & Legal as required.
Collaborate with other business units to support member recruitment and retention.
Identify opportunities for additional fee-paying work for Make UK and assist in their procurement.
Undertake other relevant tasks to achieve the overall objectives of Make UK.
Qualifications & Experience:
Substantial PQE in employment law.
Experience advising clients on employment law, employee relations, and HR matters.
Proven track record in handling tribunal cases with minimal supervision.
Advocacy experience in Employment Tribunals is an advantage.
Skills:
Ability to provide practical, commercial employment law advice.
Strong analytical skills to explain complex issues clearly and succinctly.
Ability to put clients at ease and build rapport.
Resilience under pressure and ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent negotiation skills and teamwork capabilities.
Business and Industry Knowledge:
Familiarity with the manufacturing sector is advantageous.
Experience with trade unions is a plus.
Proficient in time and advice recording.
With over 125 years of experience, Make UK is a leading provider of essential business support and a champion for manufacturing industry in the UK.
Make UK has the close ear of Government and is a trusted provider of essential services for world leading manufacturing companies across the country.
Everything we do is designed to inspire British manufacturers to compete, innovate and grow.
Make UK staff enjoy a good benefits package and values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Benefits to include, but not limited to: Free parking, meal service on site, no bank holiday/weekend work, flexible hours, health cover, matched pension contributions up to 8%, and life assurance.
We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and we recognise the contribution that Service personnel, both regular and reservist, veterans and military families make to our organisation and have pledged to support this by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Our Values at Make UK: Inclusivity & Diversity, Integrity, Innovation, & Collaboration ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: England
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2025-12-11 15:55:08
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The Company
Our client is one of Australia's fastest-growing challenger brands in the lending space, with a strong commitment to raising the bar in specialist lending.
With a reputation for innovation, service excellence and a broker-first mindset, they combine digital capability with deep industry expertise to deliver meaningful value to advisers and their customers.
Driven by a culture of passion, energy and continuous improvement, this is an organisation where you can make a genuine impact - shaping marketing programs across a rapidly expanding product suite.
The Opportunity
A rare opportunity has emerged for a Senior Marketing Manager to take ownership of the B2B mortgages marketing program.
Reporting directly to the Chief Marketing Officer, you'll drive brand visibility, broker engagement and strategic campaign delivery across a dynamic and high-performance environment.
This role offers the chance to shape the marketing direction of a national lending brand, influence key product narratives, and support the growth of an ambitious, fast-paced business.
Key Accountabilities
Champion the brand across the mortgage broker community, ensuring strong and consistent positioning across all channels.
Lead integrated B2B marketing campaigns and go-to-market strategies across trade advertising, digital, email, events and broker communications.
Leverage industry and aggregator events to enhance visibility and deliver high-quality engagement initiatives including roadshows and webinars.
Partner closely with Sales & Distribution to understand broker needs, develop tailored collateral and support sales effectiveness.
Own the end-to-end management of marketing programs, collaborating with comms, digital and analytics specialists to ensure seamless execution.
Lead the development of impactful creative assets in partnership with external creative agencies.
Identify new marketing opportunities and channels to drive growth, engagement and differentiation.
About You
Background in B2B marketing within non bank lending with a strong understanding of the broker landscape, including what drives engagement and advocacy.
Experience in brand building, campaign management and end-to-end event delivery.
Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly with Sales & Distribution teams.
Collaborative and proactive, with a passion for bringing new ideas to market.
Skilled communicator with the ability to simplify technical lending concepts.
Why Apply?
Join a great brand that is genuinely reshaping the lending landscape
Work with a well respected leader in the space
Great career opportunity and progression
Your Next Steps
If you're excited by the opportunity to shape marketing for a rapidly expanding lending brand, we'd love to hear from you.
Please click APPLY to submit your application.
For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Ai at aiwami@parityconsulting.com.au.
Whether you are a sports fanatic, shark diver or part-time antique collector, we celebrate your uniqueness.
Parity Consulting works with clients who embrace diverse and inclusive environments and empower their teams to bring their authentic whole self to work.
We encourage people with different beliefs, abilities, backgrounds and life experiences to contact us.
At Parity, we believe in people, not just data.
Every application is reviewed by a real person, ensuring your experience and individuality are genuinely valued throughout the recruitment process. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Sydney CBD, Sydney, Australia
Posted: 2025-12-11 05:43:48
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£26,000 - £28,000 + Exceptional Training Contract PathwayAre you passionate about medical law and looking for a rare, structured route into a training contract? Do you want to work with one of the most respected healthcare legal teams outside London, gaining experience that is highly valued across the legal sector? If so, this is an outstanding opportunity to launch your legal career.A leading Guildford-based firm is seeking two ambitious Healthcare Paralegals to join it's exceptionally well regards Health & Social Care, Pharmacy, and Healthcare Regulation teams.
These are urgent hires, with start dates available as soon as early in the new year.This is also a team where paralegals don't just do admin.
You'll gain hands-on exposure to fascinating healthcare and regulatory matters, building the foundation for a successful legal career.
Most importantly, these 12-month roles offer a clear and genuine pathway to a training contract.Key Responsibilities
Join a high-performing team supporting lawyers on a broad mix of clinical negligence, regulatory and professional discipline matters.
Preparing court bundles, documents and forms
File opening, conflict checks and archiving
Drafting letters and emails
Managing diaries, organising meetings and distributing post
Supporting billing, timesheets and administrative processes
As you develop, you'll quickly progress to fee-earning tasks such as:
Reviewing and summarising medical records and expert reports
Drafting substantive correspondence
Conducting legal research and preparing articles
Instructing experts and counsel
Supporting partners and senior fee-earners on complex cases
This is one of the few paralegal roles where you can genuinely build specialist expertise while preparing for a future training contract.
Successful paralegals will be considered for a training contract, rotating through traditional seats across the firm.
Paralegal now.
Trainee solicitor next.Skills & Experience
SQE1 minimum (SQE2 or completed LPC strongly preferred)
Essential motivation:
A genuine passion for medical law / healthcare.
This is the key selection factor.
Highly valued experience (not essential):
Work in a hospital or healthcare environment
A science or medical undergraduate degree with a law conversion
Pro bono, charity or advocacy work
Experience supporting vulnerable groups or community organisations
Evidence of going “above and beyond” - commitment and service matter here
Not required:
Prior paralegal experience
Litigation experience
In addition to the above, a third role is also available for a Residential Property Paralegal.
This has a lower barrier to entry and suits bright, organised candidates looking to build a legal career. Full details available on request.If you're ambitious, passionate about healthcare law and ready to take the first major step toward qualification, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Guildford, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £26000 - £28000 per annum + Exceptional Training Contract Pathway
Posted: 2025-12-08 17:17:56
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A well-regarded, friendly law firm based in the Liverpool area is seeking a committed Family Solicitor to join their team.
This is an opportunity to work closely with an experienced Head of Department, within a supportive environment where client care and professional development genuinely matter.
Youll be part of a team that values collaboration and clear communication, and where your contribution will be recognised.
The role will involve managing a varied caseload across both private and public Family and Children Law matters.
Youll advise clients on a range of issues including divorce, child arrangements, domestic abuse and non-molestation matters.
Confidence in handling your own files and communicating sensitively is important, as is the ability to stay organised in a busy working environment.
Experience of Legal Aid and CCMS applications would be very useful, and advocacy experience is welcomed (though not essential).
Panel membership, or working towards it, would be viewed positively, and having your own referral network would be a bonus.
Above all, the firm is looking for someone who brings a genuine passion for Family Law and a constructive, positive approach to their work.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Managing private and public Family Law matters from file opening through to completion
- Preparing and submitting Legal Aid applications and amendments
- Drafting court applications, legal correspondence and key case documentation
- Attending court hearings and off-site appointments when required
- Working with clients in what are often emotional and sensitive situations, ensuring the highest levels of client care
- Supporting junior members of the team and contributing to a knowledge-sharing culture
You will also be encouraged to play an active role in business development.
This could include building relationships with local organisations, networking, or contributing to the visibility of the department more generally.
Keeping up to date with legal developments and ensuring best practice is followed will also be an important part of the role.
On offer is a competitive salary and the following benefits:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising with length of service (up to 30 days)
- Additional birthday leave
- Optional one day per week home working
- Free parking on-site
- Annual practising certificate paid
- Training, webinars and genuine career progression support
- Regular staff social events and breakfast clubs
- Workplace pension and free eye tests
This is a meaningful, client-facing role where you will have the support to develop your skills further while working within a grounded, approachable team.
Please call Justine now on 0161 914 7357 for a confidential and informal discussion or please email your CV to j.forshaw@clayton-legal.co.uk ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Liverpool,England
Start: 08/12/2025
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2025-12-08 08:22:28
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led.
Community Services Directorate
Within this directorate, the following vital services are delivered;Black Country Women's Aid Community Services include; , Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) , Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service , Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country), Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum, Black Country Counselling Service , Domestic and sexual abuse, Children and Young person's service (Black Country), West Midlands Stalking Service, Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre)
This position is located within the Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service
The BCWA Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service supports victims of domestic violence and abuse in Sandwell, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall through a range of contracted/commissioning arrangements.
The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users.
Our integrated approach provides effective, holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.
The team: Our Children and Young People's (Flourishing Futures) Specialist Advocates for vulnerable children between the ages of 7 and 14 years who have been affected by domestic abuse at home.
This will be delivered through the NSPCC Dart (domestic abuse recovering together) Programme.
The Dart Programme is a programme recognised by the Home Office.
We aim to provide a responsive, needs-led service to children and young people, creating a positive culture and environment, enabling them to achieve their potential.
Job Role Job Title: Regional Children and Young People's Advocate (Flourishing Futures)Position available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours, Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm), covering the Sandwell and Dudley area Salary: £23,809.50 - £24,360.35Closing date: 02 January 2026BCWA reserve the right to close this advertisement early if sufficient applications are receivedAll interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? We are looking for someone who has experience of working with children and young people who have experienced trauma in both one-to-one and group work settings.
You will carry a caseload which includes all aspects of case management, including risk assessment, needs assessment, support planning, outcomes and case review.
The Role:The successful candidate will be required to provide a high-quality support service for children and young people affected by domestic abuse and violence in the home, including one-to-one casework and support for children and parents together to help communicate and build stronger relationships.
You will also work closely with Domestic Abuse Advocates to deliver the Dart Programme, focusing on children exploring emotions, healthy coping strategies, communication and safe people prior to offering 10 group sessions exploring what domestic abuse is, why it is ok to talk about domestic abuse and some strategies to safety plan.
If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking, with lots of ambition, we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply', and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and an equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions
Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
Employment checks
As a responsible employer, we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:
Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer, need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally.
To avoid discrimination, we treat all job applicants equally.
We therefore ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK.
A copy of these will be taken.
Once the successful candidate has been appointed, the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially.
You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
DBS
All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Sandwell, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £23809.00 - £24360.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-12-05 14:54:26
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led.
Black Country Women's Aid Accommodation Services include;
, 24hr access refuge accommodation for victims of domestic abuse (women and children only), Dispersed accommodation for victims of domestic abuse - accommodation includes house in multiple occupation, blocks of flats and individual flats across the borough (women, children, male victims), Resettlement Support post-departure from domestic abuse accommodation services, Access to BCWA Victim Safety Adviser post departure from domestic abuse accommodation services, Access to BCWA community services group activity , Safe house for victims of modern-day slavery in the National referral mechanism (women and children only.) , Dispersed accommodation for victims of modern-day slavery in the national referral mechanism - accommodation includes house in multiple accommodation, groups of flats and individual accommodation across the borough.
(women, children, male victims) , Access to Counselling Services (part of BCWA Community Services)
The Domestic Abuse Accommodation Service: Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) provides 24-hour emergency accommodation for victims of domestic violence and abuse in need of temporary safe accommodation.
The service manages and provides 41 units of accommodation in various locations of the Black Country, ranging from houses in multiple occupation, individual flats and houses, as well as group schemes.
The dedicated team provides bespoke, client-led support to empower survivors of abuse to gain confidence and make informed choices.
Job role Job Title: Out of Hours Support and Security StaffPosition type: Bank shifts Salary: £12.21 p/h (in line with minimum wage)Shift pattern: Weekend shifts- Saturday day, Saturday night, Sunday day and Sunday night (night shifts are 4.30 pm-9.30 am, day shifts are 9 am-5 pm)Closing date: 02 January 2026Shifts will be made available one month in advance.All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you?
We are looking for a compassionate and organised individual to undertake our Out of Hours Support and Security Staff.
The post holder will support clients and their children based within our refuge accommodation.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders and clients at all levels. The role: You will be based within our domestic abuse refuge accommodation as an integral part of the support offered to victims and children who have fled abuse.
Within this role, you will be required to ensure that the accommodation is fit for purpose, meets health and safety requirements and is safe at all times, as well as ensuring that the security measures of the accommodation sites are maintained and upheld at all times in line with agreed procedures/protocols.
If you have excellent interpersonal skills, empathy and are hardworking, we would love to hear from you.
To be considered for this position, click 'apply', and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and an equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
CVs will not be accepted.
Important information for all positions Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau for details of any previous criminal convictions.
Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
Employment checks
As a responsible employer we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:
Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer, need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally.
To avoid discrimination, we treat all job applicants equally.
We therefore ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK.
A copy of these will be taken.
Once the successful candidate has been appointed, the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially.
You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
References
Following your interview, two employment references will be sought.
One of these should be your current or most recent employer.
If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:
, a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher, GP or health visitor, a character reference from a person who knows you, a civil servant from a government agency, a bank manager
DBS
All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Sandwell, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £12.21 per hour
Posted: 2025-12-05 14:53:39
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led.
Community Services Directorate
Within this directorate, the following vital services are delivered;Black Country Women's Aid Community Services include; , Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) , Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service , Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country), Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum, Black Country Counselling Service , Domestic and sexual abuse, Children and Young person's service (Black Country), West Midlands Stalking Service, Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre)
This position is located within the Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service The BCWA Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service supports victims of domestic violence and abuse in Sandwell, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall through a range of contracted/commissioning arrangements.
The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users.
Our integrated approach provides effective, holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.
The team: Walsall Council Children's Social Care have implemented the nationally recognised Family Safeguarding approach to working with whole families to support child protection arrangements.
Family Safeguarding Teams are multi-disciplinary and include professionals from children's social care, probation services, mental health and domestic abuse The Family Safeguarding approach presents a unique opportunity for multi-disciplinary teams to support whole families with all aspects of delivery, reflecting a family focus approach that prioritises safeguarding for children, young people and adults.
Black Country Women's Aid service will second Domestic Abuse Victim support to parents/carers of Young People who are open to a Family Safeguarding support intervention.
The role will be based within the Family Safeguarding teams and work as part of the multi-disciplinary service to improve outcomes for families.
The aim of the roles is to reduce the impact of Domestic Abuse in parents whose children are being supported through a Family Safeguarding intervention by providing evidence-based outcomes.
Collaborative practices between Walsall Council & Black Country Women's Aid will be enhanced through shared learning & training and developing a best practice model within the service.
Job Role Job Title: Domestic Abuse Practitioner (Family Safeguarding)Position available: 1 full-time position (37.5), based in Walsall Salary: £25,282.44 (unqualified) - £30,304.46 (qualified) Closing date: 02 January 2026BCWA reserve the right to close this advert before the closing dateAll interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you?
We are looking for someone with experience of supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse, managing a caseload and understanding the principles of safeguarding children and adults.
The post holder will have a good understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and how this can affect victims. The Role: The Domestic Abuse Practitioner will work within the family safeguarding team, focusing on providing support to victims of domestic abuse who have been referred from Children's services, specifically those on child in need and child protection plans.
If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking, with lots of ambition, we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply', and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and an equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions
Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
Employment checks
As a responsible employer, we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:
Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer, need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally.
To avoid discrimination, we treat all job applicants equally.
We therefore ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK.
A copy of these will be taken.
Once the successful candidate has been appointed, the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially.
You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
DBS
All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Walsall, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £25282.00 - £30304.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-12-05 14:52:38
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led. The serviceThe Family Court Pathfinder Programme is a new programme in selected Family Courts.
Its purpose is to improve the experiences of, and outcomes for, victim/survivors of domestic abuse in the Family Court system.
Essential to the work of the Family Court Pathfinder is the role of the Pathfinder IDVA, who will work in a way that empowers the victims/survivors and their children, helps them to navigate the process with confidence, and secure outcomes that are safe and respectful of their needs as the victims of domestic abuse.
Job Role Job Title: Pathfinder Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)Position available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours) based across the Black CountrySalary: £25,282.44 - £28,861.62 (dependent upon qualifications and experience) Closing date: 02 January 2026All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? This is a challenging role that requires empathy, compassion, excellent interpersonal and caseload management skills, and confidence working with partner agencies and advocating for clients. The Role: Pathfinder IDVAs will be the main point of contact and support for victim/survivors and their children in the Family Court process, ensuring that they are well-informed and prepared for proceedings, and that they are well-supported throughout.
Pathfinder IDVAs will provide detailed reports for the court to ensure that the impact of domestic abuse on the family as a whole and on the children in particular is fully appreciated and understood.
Pathfinder IDVAs will be the ‘subject matter experts' for the Court in relation to domestic abuse, and will offer advice and training to court officers and staff to promote a better understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse within the Court setting.
The Pathfinder IDVAs will work with people from Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley areas whose cases are being heard in Wolverhampton or Telford Family Court.
If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking, with lots of ambition, we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply', and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and an equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions
Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
Employment checks
As a responsible employer, we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:
Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer, need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally.
To avoid discrimination, we treat all job applicants equally.
We therefore ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK.
A copy of these will be taken.
Once the successful candidate has been appointed, the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially.
You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
References
Following your interview, two employment references will be sought.
One of these should be your current or most recent employer.
If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:
, a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher, GP or health visitor, a character reference from a person who knows you, a civil servant from a government agency, a bank manager
DBS
All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Sandwell, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £25282.00 - £28861.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-12-05 14:51:46
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We are looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
About the team
This fast paced team takes incoming social care referrals via telephone or in written format to safeguard adults at risk of abuse or neglect and signposts them to the relevant team.
Therefore, this role involves a substantial amount of working with connected services including the voluntary sector and long term teams.
As the first point of contact, this position is pivotal to the progression of all cases.
Promoting empowerment, advocacy and comprehensive risk assessment is key to the success of the team.
About you
Strong communication skills are essential in order to be successful in this role.
Experience in a safeguarding specialised team lends exceptionally well to this post.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of two years' experience working in an adult's safeguarding setting are essential for this position.
What's on offer?
£32.49 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
An opportunity to work in a specialist team
Non caseholding - maximum one day responsibility
Hybrid working scheme
A stable contract due to the demand of the service
Easily accessible via car or public transport
For more information, please get in contact
Katherine Scoggins - Team Leader
0118 948 5555/ 07990044930 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £32.49 per hour + hybrid working
Posted: 2025-11-28 15:39:54
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On-Site in Central London (WC2)Permanent, as well as Fixed-term contracts considered (one or two years) £32,000 - £35,000 + Career Progression + Great BenefitsAs a result of sustained demand, an exciting new career opportunity now exists for two accomplished, organised and highly professional individuals to join a growing business with flexibility offered to take a fixed-term or permanent contract.
Our client is a leading commercial barristers' chambers that has experienced long-standing commercial success built on an impressive reputation for providing outstanding specialist advisory services to clients across the globe.Chambers has a thriving domestic and international practice, specialising in providing services across the areas of construction and engineering; energy and natural resources; infrastructure and utilities; international arbitration; IT and technology; offshore construction and marine engineering; planning and environmental law; procurement; competition; and associated professional negligence.The successful Assistant Practice Managers will work as juniors in a team of Practice Managers in conjunction with the Joint Directors of Clerking and members of the other Practice Management teams.
The successful candidates will provide professional, effective and efficient support and administrative services to Chambers' barristers.The ideal applicants are diligent, confident and professional individuals, with excellent written and oral communication skills.
They are able to deliver a full support service including administering cases, scheduling meetings, liaising with the courts in relation to hearings and assisting with the collection of fees.
As they build experience, they will support the wider Practice Management team in negotiating fees on behalf of barristers, marketing and developing the business of barristers to maintain a supply of work, maintaining excellent client relationships with solicitors and other professional clients.The role offers a great opportunity for candidates to take their first step in the legal sector, whether they are looking to gain one- or two-years' experience of a Chambers environment in a CV-enhancing role or are interested in building a career in clerking.
Key Responsibilities
Administration of instructions and cases using Chambers Management software, including: setting up case files; recording terms of engagement and charge out rates; logging work done; fixing hearing dates; planning meetings; and invoicing work done.
The regular collection and processing of barristers' timesheets onto the Chambers Management software within established time guidelines; and regular monitoring and updating of missing time/fee items onto the system (training to be given).
Assisting barristers with the effective administrative management of their practices, including, for example, arranging travel/hotels; forwarding post; photocopying/printing papers.
Communicating between clients and barristers, in relation to all aspects of barristers' work, to ensure a high quality of service.
Liaising on behalf of barristers, with the Courts, Judges and opposing legal teams where appropriate.
Promoting barristers and selling their legal, advisory and advocacy services to clients, who are mainly solicitors and other professionals.
Allocating and matching new clients and work opportunities with the most suitable barrister.
Negotiating fees for barristers and assisting with the collection of barristers' fees.
Attendance at Chambers' and clients' marketing and business development functions, where appropriate.
Liaison with barristers to understand their unique selling points, desired cases and capacity for new work.
Skills & Experience
Educated to degree level, including English and Maths GCSE minimum grade 5 or equivalent
A keen interest in working in the legal sector (whether in the short-term or longer term)
Well presented, conscientious and reliable
Excellent organisational skills
Eye for detail and ability to work to a high level of accuracy
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including excellent telephone manner
Strong numeracy skills
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment, managing multiple demands and prioritising workload effectively
Strong IT skills with experience of O365
Discreet and able to handle confidential information
Ability to build relationships with a range of people, including team, colleagues, barristers and clients
Benefits
20 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 22 days after one year and 25 days after two years)
6% pension contribution
Bonus scheme
Season ticket loan available
Permanent health insurance
Private medical insurance
Half-day 'birthday' holiday
This is a superb career development opportunity for an ambitious, highly organised individual, excited by the prospect of beginning their career in a pivotal, fast-paced legal administration-focused role offering full training and genuine career opportunities alongside an employee-focused benefits package and highly competitive salary. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: West End, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £32000 - £35000 per annum + Benefits
Posted: 2025-11-27 12:05:28
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A long-standing law firm in the Liverpool area is seeking a Family Solicitor with Children panel membership to join its team.
This is a great opportunity for someone with solid experience in matrimonial and child care work who is looking for a more grounded, supportive environment and a steady stream of quality legal aid and private family work.
About the Role:
This is a solicitor/advocate role with a strong focus on public law children matters.
Youll manage your own caseload involving care proceedings, guardianship issues, and a mix of legal aid and privately funded work.
Regular court advocacy is a key part of the role, and you'll be supported by a knowledgeable and approachable team.
Theres also the option to contribute to business development and team growth if thats something you enjoy.
What this firm are looking for:
- Children Panel membership essential
- At least 3 years PQE in family law
- Solid advocacy skills and experience acting as a Solicitor/Advocate
- Previous involvement in guardianship and child care proceedings
- A good understanding of legal aid processes
- Confident managing sensitive and sometimes complex client matters
- Strong communication and time management skills
This is a great opportunity to join a long-established firm with a strong local reputation and a supportive, down-to-earth team.
Youll be working in an environment that values quality over volume, with a genuine focus on delivering high-standard care work.
The firm also offers flexibility around working patterns, including part-time and part-hybrid options, making it a role that can fit around your life while still offering meaningful and rewarding legal work.
If youre looking to join a friendly and approachable team alongside a new challenge then please get in touch with Justine on 0161 914 7357 or email your CV to j.forshaw@clayton-legal.co.uk ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Bootle,England
Start: 27/11/2025
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2025-11-27 08:55:05
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Jr Marketing Executive for Referrals and Advocacy Location - Hybrid of home and office (Wilmslow)Contract - FT permanentSalary: £23,900 per annum
The Citation Group is on the hunt for a Junior Marketing Executive to join our dynamic Group Marketing Team and help drive engagement and commercial growth through our referral channels.
This role is perfect for someone passionate about excellent customer experience and how, in turn, we can leverage that success to craft creative, revenue-driving marketing campaigns that deliver real results.
You'll play a key role in developing campaigns and incentives that generate leads and help strengthen the commercial impact of our happy clients.
At The Citation Group, we're a people-first business.
Our team is fun, fast-paced, and full of energy, and we're looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys getting stuck in, and loves seeing their ideas come to life.
So, if you're ready to make a real impact and help us supercharge our marketing activity, we'd love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities:, Support the development of engaging client and internal colleague referral marketing programmes for multiple brands across the full marketing mix., Collaborate closely with the senior marketing exec to implement exciting incentives to help drive our referral programmes.
Including prize draws, vouchers and holiday giveaways., Work alongside design and content teams to create engaging and on-brand assets for client marketing communications., Support with ongoing reporting and use insights to optimise campaigns., Manage Citation's online review profile, using initiatives to generate high volumes of positive reviews, and supporting our Client Success team with responding promptly., Identify opportunities for multi-media client feedback by liaising with happy clients to arrange written case studies and video testimonials., Create and optimise customer surveys using Get Feedback and report results to key stakeholders., Keeping a pulse on trends to ensure our communications stay fresh, relevant, and impactful.
The candidate must:, Be passionate about marketing, customer experience and advocacy and learning, Excellent writing skills with strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy across every touchpoint, Be a team player willing to adapt and get fully involved in the fast-paced and fun environment of our fantastic marketing team, Have good experience with Microsoft Office, Be driven and ambitious with the self-belief to push your ideas forward and make them a reality, Be enthusiastic and ready to enhance skills
Why join us?At The Citation Group, we believe great work starts with great people.
You'll enjoy:, 25 days' holiday plus your birthday off, Access to childcare vouchers, gym discounts, and a healthcare cash plan, The opportunity to purchase extra leave, Pension contributions and more
We're a team that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and continuous growth.
If you've got a desire to progress in marketing alongside a team of well-seasoned multi-channel experts, we'd love to hear from you - apply today! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Wilmslow, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £23900.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-11-26 12:40:08
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Clinical Negligence Solicitor NQ Flexible/Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits
Are you a skilled Clinical Negligence Solicitor looking to join a supportive and progressive legal team?
Were working with a well-established, forward-thinking law firm that is expanding its Clinical Negligence department.
They are seeking a technically strong Solicitor with a passion for complex litigation to take on a diverse and rewarding caseload of medical, dental, and clinical injury claims.
The Role:
As a Clinical Negligence Solicitor, youll handle your own caseload of both pre-litigated and litigated claims, ranging from Fast Track to high-value Multi Track matters.
Youll be part of a collaborative and expert team that places quality client care and technical excellence at the heart of its work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a full caseload of complex clinical negligence files from inception to resolution
- Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and litigation processes
- Draft court documents, conduct advocacy, and handle cost budgeting effectively
- Deliver a high standard of client care and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Work to service level agreements and financial targets, with a commercial mindset
- Operate within compliance frameworks and contribute to team-wide performance
About You:
- Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with solid experience in Clinical Negligence
- Strong technical knowledge in all aspects of clinical negligence litigation
- Proven ability to manage a high-volume, varied caseload with confidence
- Excellent drafting, advocacy, and negotiation skills
- Familiar with case management systems (experience with Proclaim is desirable)
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach with excellent interpersonal skills
Whats on Offer:
- Competitive Salary + Bonus Scheme
- 25 Days Holiday + Birthday Day Off + Bank Holidays
- Flexible/Hybrid Working options
- Company Pension Scheme
- Medicash Health Plan
- Ongoing internal and external training opportunities
- Clear and supported path for career progression
- Friendly, inclusive, and modern working culture
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career within a reputable and employee-focused firm.
Please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Rishton,England
Start: 25/11/2025
Salary / Rate: £35000 per annum
Posted: 2025-11-25 10:30:06
