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Legal, democratic services, and governance roles across UK local and central government.

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Quality Assurance and Governance Lead (Internal)Council

Cumberland Council
CUMBERLAND-WIDE £53,051 to £54,143 per annum Expires in 6 days More in Cumberland

Quality Assurance and Governance Lead (Internal) at Cumberland Council, based in Cumberland. Salary: £53,051 to £54,143 per annum. Closing date: 8 October 2026. See the full advert and how to apply on Cumberland Council's own site.

Quality Assurance and Governance Lead (Internal)Council

Allerdale Borough Council
CUMBERLAND-WIDE £53,051 to £54,143 per annum Expires in 6 days

Quality Assurance and Governance Lead (Internal) at Allerdale Borough Council. Salary: £53,051 to £54,143 per annum. Closing date: 8 October 2026. See the full advert and how to apply on Allerdale Borough Council's own site.

Solicitor - LitigationCouncil

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Blackburn with Darwen 37 hours/week £47,181 - £51,356 per annum Closes 18 Oct More in Blackburn with Darwen

Department: Chief Executives Terms & Conditions: 37 Hours, Permanent, Full time Interview Date: w/c 9 November 2026 About the role The team undertakes a wide range of work including regulatory prosecutions and appeals relating to environmental health (e.g. fly-tipping), and other areas including…

Solicitor - CommercialCouncil

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Blackburn with Darwen 37 hours/week £47,181 - £51,356 per annum Closes 18 Oct More in Blackburn with Darwen

Department: Chief Executives Terms & Conditions: 37 Hours, Permanent, Full time Interview Date: w/c 9 November 2026 About the role We are creating a new Commercial Team which will be led and shaped by the Principal Solicitor/Lawyer (Commercial). The team will provide legal advice and assistance on…

Solicitor - AdultsCouncil

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Blackburn with Darwen 37 hours/week £47,181 - £51,356 per annum Closes 18 Oct More in Blackburn with Darwen

Department: Chief Executives Terms & Conditions: 37 Hours, Permanent, Full time Interview Date: w/c 9 November 2026 About the role The team advises and represents the Adult Social Care department on all aspects of Adult Social Care law and practice including advice and representation in Court of…

Senior Democratic Services OfficerCouncil

Bridgend County Borough Council
Bridgend County Borough 37 hours/week £38,510 - £40,444 per annum Expires in 12 days More in Bridgend

37 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Democratic Services Team for an experienced and highly organised professional to lead the delivery of the Council's committee’s function. As Senior Democratic Services Officer – Committees, you will play a pivotal role in…

Quality Assurance and Governance Lead (Internal)Council

Carlisle City Council
CUMBERLAND-WIDE £53,051 to £54,143 per annum Expires in 6 days

Quality Assurance and Governance Lead (Internal) at Carlisle City Council. Salary: £53,051 to £54,143 per annum. Closing date: 8 October 2026. See the full advert and how to apply on Carlisle City Council's own site.

Senior Litigation & Licensing SolicitorCouncil

Chichester District Council
37 hours/week £55,224 – £60,829 Closes 20 Oct More in Chichester

We are seeking an experienced Litigation and Licensing Solicitor with high levels of motivation and enthusiasm to join the legal team in delivering litigation services to the Council. This role will include prosecutions for breaches of Planning Orders, Council Tax prosecutions, Renters Rights Act…

Quality Assurance and Governance Lead (Internal)Council

Copeland Borough Council
CUMBERLAND-WIDE £53,051 to £54,143 per annum Expires in 6 days

Quality Assurance and Governance Lead (Internal) at Copeland Borough Council. Salary: £53,051 to £54,143 per annum. Closing date: 8 October 2026. See the full advert and how to apply on Copeland Borough Council's own site.

Information Governance Support OfficerCouncil

City of York Council
York, England £27,274- £29,542 per annum (plus 3% performance related pay) Expires in 9 days More in York

NON CYC VACANCY About Veritau Veritau provides assurance services to local authorities, schools and other public sector clients, helping our clients to operate effectively, mitigate risks and comply with laws and regulations. Our main services include internal audit, counter fraud, information…

Senior Lawyer - Contracts & Commercial (Career Grade 9-11)Council

City of York Council
York, England 37 hours/week Grades 9 – 11 Levels 1 - 4 (£39,473 to £59,512) Expires in 2 days More in York

City of York Council have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, ambitious and innovative lawyer to join our legal services team. If you want to make a tangible difference by supporting the delivery of local projects that matter, and work with a team who are as passionate about our place and…

LawyerCouncil

Cornwall Council
Truro, United Kingdom permanent More in Cornwall

Litigation Lawyer This is an exciting opening for the right candidate to join our specialist, small but busy Regulatory and Litigation Team on a permanent basis. You will be qualified as a solicitor, barrister, FCILEx or someone with significant relevant experience on the matters falling within the…

Quality Assurance and Governance Lead (Internal)Council

Cumbria County Council
CUMBERLAND-WIDE £53,051 to £54,143 per annum Expires in 6 days

Quality Assurance and Governance Lead (Internal) at Cumbria County Council. Salary: £53,051 to £54,143 per annum. Closing date: 8 October 2026. See the full advert and how to apply on Cumbria County Council's own site.

Corporate Leadership Team SolicitorCouncil

Gwynedd Council
Caernarfon £49,529 - £51,665 Expires in 4 days More in Gwynedd

Corporate Leadership Team Solicitor at Gwynedd Council, based in Gwynedd. Salary: £49,529 - £51,665. Closing date: 6 October 2026. See the full advert and how to apply on Gwynedd Council's own site.

Chief Lawyer - ContractsCouncil

London Borough of Brent
United Kingdom Salary range: £68,427 - £76,588 p.a. inc. London weighting Contract: Permanent Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time More in Brent

Salary range: £68,427 - £76,588 p.a. inc. London weighting Contract: Permanent Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time

Governance and Scrutiny OfficerCouncil

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
London, United Kingdom Directorate: Assurance Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 36 weekly Salary: £42,771 - £46,968 Location: Colindale/Hendon Town Hall Closing Date: 7th October 23:55 More in Barking and Dagenham

Directorate: Assurance Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 36 weekly Salary: £42,771 - £46,968 Location: Colindale/Hendon Town Hall Closing Date: 7th October 23:55

Pride in Place LeadCouncil

London Borough of Newham
1000 Dockside, United Kingdom Pride in Place Lead £49,056 - £52,194 per annum 18 months Fixed Term To lead the delivery of the Pride in Place Programme in Little Ilford, supporting the Neighbourhood Board, residents and partners to develop and deliver projects that respond to local priorities. The postholder will coordinate programme governance, community engagement, stakeholder relationships and reporting, ensuring funding is managed effectively and residents remain at the heart of decision-making throughout the life of the programme.se provide a short overview of the requirements of the job. More in Newham

Pride in Place Lead £49,056 - £52,194 per annum 18 months Fixed Term To lead the delivery of the Pride in Place Programme in Little Ilford, supporting the Neighbourhood Board, residents and partners to develop and deliver projects that respond to local priorities. The postholder will coordinate…

Junior Qualified Lawyer / Qualified Lawyer (Property, Housing & Regeneration)Council

Oxford City Council
Oxford - Town Hall/Work from home (Hybrid) 37 hours/week G9: £53,527 per annum full time (no market allowance) or G10: £60,291 per annum full time (pro rata for part time) and a market allowance of £6,344 per annum (pro rata for part time). Closes 1 Nov More in Oxford

We are looking for newly qualified and experienced lawyers who are proactive, confident, and can demonstrate they have the ability to deliver at pace, whilst also ensuring the Council’s strategic aims and objectives are met. The role is a career grade opportunity to gain experience whilst working…

View: Service Manager - Schools and Governance Technical Support Officer OxfordCouncil

Oxfordshire County Council
Permanent £27,710 - £30,024 04/10/26 (In 2 days) Expires in 2 days

View: Service Manager - Schools and Governance Technical Support Officer Oxford at Oxfordshire County Council. Contract: Permanent. Salary: £27,710 - £30,024 04/10/26 (In 2 days). Closing date: 4 October 2026. See the full advert and how to apply on Oxfordshire County Council's own site.

Policy Officer Refugee Resettlement - WLGACouncil

Pembrokeshire County Council
37 hours/week Grade 4 (SCP 31-35) £43,149.68 - £47,664.43 Expires in 9 days More in Pembrokeshire

Policy Officer Refugee Resettlement Closing Date: Sunday 11 th October 2026 Interview Date: Wednesday 21 st October 2026 Grade/Salary: Grade 4 (SCP 31-35) £43,149.68 - £47,664.43 Term: Fixed term 36 Hours until 31/03/2027 (subject to funding), Secondment considered with Employer approval required…