Total 66 Senior Executive job vacancies in Stafford, ST16 3SA

Your new company
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established firm of mechanical and electrical consulting engineers. This organisation has a strong reputation for innovative engineering design, dynamic project management, and stringent quality control. Their expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including commercial, education, healthcare, historic buildings, and residential projects. They are committed to delivering high-quality, energy-efficient solutions and maintaining the integrity of historic structures while implementing modern mechanical and electrical systems.
Your new role
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the design and management of mechanical services for a variety of building projects. You will work closely with clients, architects, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality, sustainable designs that meet project requirements and industry standards.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems for various building projects, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Prepare detailed design drawings, specifications, and reports using AutoCAD, Revit, and other design tools.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments to inform design decisions.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
• Ensure all designs are energy-efficient and sustainable, incorporating the latest technologies and best practices.
• Conduct feasibility studies, prepare budget estimates, and manage financial aspects of projects.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, standards, and regulations.

What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced mechanical design engineer with a passion for delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions. Ideally, you will have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience in mechanical design engineering, preferably within the building services sector.
• Proficiency in using design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and CYMAP.
• Strong project management skills, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, architects, and other stakeholders.
• A thorough understanding of relevant standards, regulations, and best practices in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in sustainable design and energy-efficient systems, including knowledge of BREEAM and other environmental assessment methods.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.

What you'll get in return
The organisation offers a competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £64,000, with the possibility of including a car in the overall package. Additional benefits include:

• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Exposure to a wide range of projects and sectors.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and pension contributions.

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For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Staffordshire County Council is a modern, progressive and forward-thinking authority that is ambitious and empowers its employees to be courageous and innovative in their approach.

Staffordshire Legal Services is a large in-house corporate legal team, consisting of lawyers, trainees and support staff, with a key focus on staff training, retention and progression. The services supports the County Council in the delivery of its objectives by providing quality services to support every single function in the Council including Staffordshire pension fund, as well as to a wide range of external clients.

The successful candidate will undertake a rewarding varied caseload of planning and highways related matters so previous experience of assisting/managing a planning and highways caseload is essential, within either public sector or private practice.

There are a number of benefits to working at Staffordshire County Council including generous holiday entitlement, flexi time, annual leave purchase scheme, employee discounts, local government pension scheme, optional car lease scheme and a staff parking discount scheme.

We understand the importance of a work-life balance and currently offer remote working with attendance at our Stafford office on flexible patterns and in accordance with business need. We are also happy to consider requests for part-time working.

Main Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing complex legal advice to clients on a variety of planning and highways transactions including (but not limited to) agreements under s106 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (including for minerals and waste developments) and s278 Highways Act 1980
• Advising on planning and highways enforcement matters
• Undertaking legal input into strategic legal advice and risk, including drafting Cabinet and Committee reports and attendance at meetings where required
• Supervising junior staff and delivering training where necessary
• Adhering to the Legal Services Unit’s LEXCEL quality standards
• Contributing to Staffordshire Legal Services’ marketing and selling services

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for you to be a qualified Chartered Legal Executive, Solicitor or Barrister with:

• Sound planning and highways knowledge
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Local authority knowledge preferred but not essential.
• Strong I.T skills

If you are unsure if your skills and experience are suitable for this role or for an informal discussion please contact John Rowe, Team Senior on 01785 276186 or at john.rowe@staffordshire.gov.uk or Heather Morgan, Team Senior on 01785 277234 or at heather.morgan@staffordshire.gov.uk

We’re happy to talk flexible working.

Interviews will be held week commencing 16 December 2024.

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Senior Support Worker Stafford - £12.45 ph (35 hours per week)

Typical Shifts are: Monday - Sunday 7am-2pm, 2pm-9pm, 9pm-7am

Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with:
Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
Wagestream giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.
Funded Blue Light Card hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.
24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families
Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families
Enhanced retirement leave
Long service awards

Senior Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support are at the heart of our management teams. We’re currently searching for a fantastic Senior Support Worker to join us in leading our supported living service in Stafford. This service is a welcoming and friendly environment with a dynamic team that supports a fantastic group of people!

As a Senior Support Worker with us you'll be helping people to gain more independence in their daily lives, whilst assisting the Manager with the day-to-day supervision and management of the service. You could be allocating shifts, booking in training, inducting new colleagues, supporting with supervision’s, ordering medication and ensuring the people we support are supported to manage their finances. You’ll never lose sight of why you choose to do this, as our Seniors are still at the heart of providing day-to-day support.

This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to the lives of others, whether that’s helping our colleagues grow in confidence or the people we support gain independence so that they meet their goals.

We’re interested in our Senior Support Workers having both the right experience and the right values. This is why at this service our Seniors should hold a full UK driving license, have previous experience as a Senior Support Worker as well as experience working with individuals with autism, learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and complex needs.

Why choose us?

We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You, and so long as you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can give you all the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career.

We encourage our staff to Grow Together through our excellent training programme, starting at induction and following you through your career, with opportunity for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector leading organisation.

Don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting!

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

JOB DETAILSJOB TITLE: Facilities Assistant (Housekeeping)BAND: 2DEPARTMENT: Housekeeping ServicesREPORTS TO: Housekeeping SupervisorACCOUNTABLE TO: Facilities ManagerJOB PURPOSE.The Housekeeping staff provide a clean and safe environment to our patients, visitors and staffensuring that a high standard of cleanliness in line with National Cleaning Standards, infectioncontrol and health and safety are met and maintainedThe post holder will be expected to work as part of the wider Housekeeping team, providing anintegrated and flexible service, and as such may sometimes be required to undertake duties withinother areas of the Hotel Services Department should the needs of the service demand it.ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTUREKEY RESPONSIBILITIESMain Duties and Responsibilities:-Maintain the required standard of cleaning services following the correct procedure and frequencies- Undertake a variety of cleaning duties in line with the ward/area/location cleaning schedules- Operate mechanical cleaning equipment -Replenish disposables and consumables- Safely and correctly store cleaning chemicals and equipment- Carry out specialist cleaning and one-off cleaning duties in line with service requirements- Assist with laundry duties as and when requiredWhere applicable ward based duties as required: Ward based catering duties to ensure in conjunction with nursing staff that service users are provided with appropriate mealsRegenerate food, probe, record temperature of food and serveEnsure that meals are served in a presentable and timely manner and appropriate cutlery and condiments are suppliedAssist to ensure dining room area is ready for service and cleared afterwardsRecord waste levels at end of serviceClean regeneration trolleyOther:Support the supervisor on a day to day basisSupport the induction and training of other employeesComment on Housekeeping policies and proceduresWork in a team of housekeeping staff as required, assisting with training and guidanceComplete own timesheetsRespond to tasks that may arise in an emergency and times of staff shortageFlexible working within a teamMonitor and maintain stock levels, including keeping appropriate recordsTake part in cleanliness audits and follow up action as requiredTake a personal duty of care for all equipment that is used on a day to day basis as part of the roleReport any misuse of, or faulty equipment to the appropriate personThe post holder may be expected to open and lock buildings and set alarms ensuring our premises are secure at the end of the day.Systems and equipment (non-exhaustive):Floor scrubberRotowashBufferVacuum cleanerSteamersDecisions and judgements: The postholder does not have any responsibility for staffThe postholder will be responsible for organising their work to ensure that all tasks are completedThe postholder will work within established procedures/practices with supervision available for referenceThe postholder will follow policies in own role and may be required to comment, but has no responsibility for service developmentThe postholder will be required to assess situations that present themselves and determine an appropriate course of action from a choice of options, eg fault finding on equipment such as a vacuum cleanerCommunication and relationships:Assist with induction and training of new starters, apprentices, trainees, work colleagues, managers, contractors (in line with the level of role, training and experience)The postholder will provide general non-clinical advice, guidance, or ancillary services directly to patients, clients, relatives or carersCommunicate with patients, on a regular basis, some of whom may have communication difficulties.Physical demands of the job:The postholder will be required to use equipment essential to the role, eg floor scrubbing equipmentPhysical effort required for the role will be moderate for several short periods during a shiftMost challenging/difficult parts of the job:The postholder will encounter some exposure to hazards during the working shiftThe postholder may occasionally be exposed to emotional or distressing circumstances, eg deaths on wards

Opportunities for flexible working and part time would be considered. For further information regarding this post please contact Clare Johnson on telephone number 01785 230802 or email clare.johnson@uhnm.nhs.uk Applications are available through www.nhsjobs.co.uk

The opportunity has arisen to join the SupportED West Mids. Provider Collaborative Team as a Senior Carer Co-production and Engagement Facilitator for Adult Eating Disorder Services. The role of Senior Carer Co-production and Engagement Facilitator has been developed specifically for people who have personal lived experience of caring for and supporting a loved one through an eating disorder. We recognise the importance of being able to come alongside an individual and build trusting relationships through the mutual understanding that can be found in a shared, experiences and challenges. Investing in additional explicit lived experience posts within SupportED West Mids. Provider Collaborative team gives us an opportunity to further develop co-production, engagement, participation and feedback opportunities aimed at dissolving power imbalances and making people who access services and their carers/loved ones equal partners in the planning, delivery and monitoring of our services. We welcome diversity and value the unique skill set each member of our team brings. The postholder for this role will be supervised and supported by the Professional Lead for Lived Experience Practice. They will join the Professional Lead for Lived Experience Practice at governance meetings amplifying the voices of those who access our services and offering the lived experience perspective in decision making about assuring quality, planning of services and investment decisions. They will also take responsibility for designated projects and for co-ordinating co-production opportunities; facilitating sessions that bring together staff and people who access our services and their carers / loved ones to ensure we are constantly developing and improving our offer to meet the needs of our local populations. Another key aspect of the role will be taking responsibility for supporting the development of our lived experience network, including the creation of communications, registering and supporting our lived experience reps to attend meetings, co-facilitating network meetings and assisting in the delivery of training. Finally, the post holder will be on hand to support our peer engagement facilitators providing professional supervision and guidance as required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Promote, encourage and support lived experience involvement and influence service delivery from recent experiences and support networks where wide lived experience /carer consultation is required around planning of services. 2. Attend the relative collaborative and in-patient steering groups to oversee projects where participation from people accessing services and people working in services are required to co-produce work to bring about changes and improvements to services. 3. Provide professional supervision, guidance and peer support to colleagues in explicit lived experience roles. 4. Responsible for actively promoting, co-ordinating, and facilitating high quality involvement opportunities and co-production at all levels across the provider collaborative. Lead on coproduction and co-facilitation of lived experience network meetings. 5. Responsible for the development of communications and resources to support the smooth running of the lived experience network. 6. Develop a diverse range of opportunities for individuals to be involved in the ongoing review and evaluation of services including group and 1:1 sessions, online, virtual and creative opportunities. 7. Support lived experience network members with the completion of claim forms for remuneration following involvement in work on co-production projects. 8. Participation in remuneration and payment process for lived experience network members, for example providing initial sign off for attendance or involvement with a piece of work, processing of forms, collecting and distributing vouchers to those who do not wish to be remunerated via BACs. 9. Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards for the service working with relevant managers to make service improvements where required. 10. Co-develop and co-facilitate training opportunities for a wide range of audiences including but not limited to other carers, lived experience reps, healthcare professionals, and colleagues from other sectors. 11. Participate in delivery of training for people who access services and people who work in services around Involvement and co-production. 12. Build effective working relationships with members of the SupportED West Mids. Provider Collaborative team and beyond, for example with partner providers, our local communities and VCSE sector organisations to ensure regular meetings occur and issues raised are concluded with action plans where required. 13. Identify and monitor themes from feedback which may require service improvements and report findings within appropriate governance structures. 14. Participate in collating information and contributing to reports for SupportED West Mids. specific to the involvement and co-production agenda. 15. Provide information to relevant collaborative meetings and steering groups around projects in planning, implementation phase or where outcome has been achieved. 16. To share and use your lived experience in an appropriate way, to break down any barriers and challenge stigma which may exist, adding to the quality of recovery orientated care and treatment. 17. Ensure up to date information is recorded to keep databases up to date with accurate lists of people interested in involvement opportunities. 18. Facilitating recruitment drives and seeking new opportunities to identify and work with lived experience representatives. 19. Participate in the development of the provider collaborative lived experience network to ensure governance processes are actively implemented at team level. 20. To contribute to the development of the lived experience offer within SupportED West Mids. and the wider lived experience network within MPFT. 21. Actively engage in learning and personal development opportunities. 22. Represent and uphold the values of the Trust and be an appropriate role model, promoting equality and diversity for all those accessing services, their carers and loved ones, staff and other stakeholders. What We Offer: Regular managerial and professional supervision. Access to group supervision and support networks with colleagues in lived experience roles. Opportunities to work alongside experienced mental health practitioners from diverse professional backgrounds. Continuous professional development and training tailored to this role and future career growth. Like the sound of what you are reading? Can you travel independently to meet the needs of the role? Do you have strong communication skills and the ability to share personal experiences constructively? Are you commitment to co-production and shared decision-making principles? If you are ready to take on this rewarding role, apply now and become a valued member of our inclusive and dynamic team. Lived Experience of supporting a loved one receiving care for an eating disorder from secondary mental health services is essential to fulfil the person specification requirements for this role. We would very much encourage you to reflect this, alongside your other skills, attributes and experiences, when thinking about how you meet the requirements of the person specification and submitting your application. We are mindful that a loved one you are caring for may currently be being supported by eating disorder services. Please be aware that if this is the case, your application will not be disadvantaged but upon beginning employment with us, we would need to consider how your workload is managed to ensure safe working for your loved ones care and your employment. This is in line with our organisational practices for all staff working at MPFT. If you would like to get in touch to discuss this role further please emailconnect@mpft.nhs.uk or call Emily on 07977348482 to organise a time to discuss your query.

Secretary to Senior Management Team
Fulltime, Permanent
Location: Stafford College
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum
In November 2019 Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) became the first further education provider in England to achieve outstanding grades in every area of Ofsted’s recently reformed Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
The inspection report praised all areas of the College’s provision and acknowledged NSCG’s ‘positive, stimulating and safe learning environment’, ‘highly motivated staff’, and ‘learners’ exemplary behaviour and attitudes to learning’. It also highlighted the fantastic partnerships the College has with industry.
As Secretary to the Senior Management Team you will be responsible for providing a professional and confidential secretarial and administrative support service.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
Providing a full range of secretarial duties to the Senior Management Team including the production of confidential letters, emails, reports and presentations all to a very high standard.
Providing an efficient and welcoming point of contact for all visitors, students and staff.
Receiving, sorting and distributing incoming mail and dealing with routine correspondence.
Managing the diaries of members of the Senior Management Team.
Producing high quality minutes of meetings held within the College where appropriate.
Managing the bookings of internal meeting rooms as required.
The willingness to travel and work between sites is essential and you will need a current driving licence and your own transport.
Due to the nature of the role, confidentiality and diplomacy are of paramount importance, as is the ability to work to tight deadlines in a calm and professional manner.
Required Skills and Experience:
Has previous experience of working in a senior secretarial role which includes minute taking
Has excellent literacy and presentation skills
Has excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines on a regular basis.
Has a confident and professional manner and is able to communicate effectively at all levels.
What’s in it for you?
The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:
Local Government Pension Scheme
Electric Vehicle Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice)
Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget)
Staff parking available
Health-related benefits including subsidised health scheme
On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast
How to apply
To apply for the role of Secretary to the Senior Management Team, please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete an online application form.
The closing date for completed applications is Sunday 17th November 2024

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please contact Sister Jenny Fermin (see contact details)

Senior Assistant Technical Officer Stores and Distribution Pharmacy Directorate Band 3 37.5 hours per week Things to remember when completing your application form. Link skills in the application in line with the person specification. Write about skills / experience you have relevant to this role Any work history, corresponding to the Job description. Supporting information not too lengthy and be specific and relevant to this post Overall - Ensure you promote your abilities and skills

Job Title: Senior ICT Support Officer
Salary: £16.26 P/H PAYE (Inclusive of Holiday Pay) | £18.70 P/H LTD Umbrella
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Type: Temporary Ongoing
Location: Staffordshire, ST16
Start Date: ASAP
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday | 09:00am - 17:30pm | Some flexibility required

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Senior ICT Support Officer to join our client's ICT Applications Management team. This role is essential in providing 2nd and 3rd line ICT support across multiple domains, ensuring our digital applications are highly available, secure, and meet business needs in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advanced Technical Support: Provide 2nd and 3rd line support to maintain end-user computing, network technologies, database administration, and ICT applications.
• Continuous Improvement: Assist in developing and improving ICT solutions and operational procedures to align with the ICT Strategy.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with internal ICT project teams and virtual task groups to enhance ICT services.
• Service Monitoring: Monitor applications and communicate service changes, ensuring minimal disruption.
• Supplier Liaison: Work with suppliers and third parties to achieve service levels and resolve issues quickly.
• Technical Change Management: Oversee technical changes, such as M365 feature adoption, to boost investment maximization and customer satisfaction.
• Platform Customization: Configure applications and collaboration platforms for bespoke customer requirements while maintaining security standards.
• Disaster Recovery: Contribute to disaster recovery planning, ensuring the client can recover from catastrophic ICT events.
• Documentation and Asset Management: Maintain detailed records of ICT inventories, asset registers, and configurations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Technical Skills: Proven skills in M365 (SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Power Suite) and extensive experience in technical support environments (Network & Security, Database Administration, Application Management).
• Infrastructure Knowledge: Strong understanding of ICT architecture, networks, and disaster recovery/security processes.
• Problem Solving and Automation: Ability to identify operational issues and configure automation tools.
• Customer Management: Demonstrated skills in customer care and relationship management

If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call David at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to david.jones@servicecare.org.uk

Senior ODP - Rowley Hall Hospital Full time hours available We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior ODP who is passionate about delivering excellent standards of care, to join our committed Theatre team at Rowley Hall Hospital. You will be delivering exceptional standards of clinical care to our surgical patients. You will have the opportunity to broaden your nursing experience by managing a stimulating case mix The successful candidates will have proven current clinical NHS and/or independent sector experience in a range of surgical specialities including (but not limited to), Anaesthetics, Orthopaedics; upper and lower limb, Ophthalmology, Spinal Surgery, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, Urology, General Surgery, Cosmetic procedures and Gastroenterology What you'll bring with you: * Current medical and/or surgical experience within a hospital environment * Current registration with the HCPC or NMC (UK) and ongoing CDP * Comprehensive understanding of relevant clinical standards in a surgical environment * The ability to work in other Clinical departments as required * Excellent communication skills both written and oral * Excellent customer care skill * A good standard of computer literacy * The ability to work within a team * The ability to time-manage * Flexible during periods of low activity and work extra hours where required Benefits: 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period Flexible shift patterns available where possible Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies (launched 2023) Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GP Life Assurance (Death in Service) Free Training and Development via the Academy Free Parking on site for workers (where possible) Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible) Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal The Blue Light Card Scheme About Us: Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. For further information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact mathew Marskell via email- All offers of employment in respect of this appointment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

About Staffordshire County Council

We are a forward-thinking, modern authority known for our strong financial management. We are ambitious and encourage our employees to be bold and innovative in their work. Our legal department consists of 83 dedicated lawyers and support staff.

Role

We are looking for two experienced senior lawyers to lead our Contracts and Procurement team. This is an exciting opportunity to grow and develop the team while helping to shape its future direction. You will oversee the delivery of legal services within the team and provide complex legal and procurement advice across all Council departments.

For one of the positions, experience with Private Finance Initiative (PFI) is required.

What we offer for you:

A diverse and rewarding caseload that allows you to apply your expertise in managing a range of complex legal matters.

Benefits include:

- Pension scheme with up to 29.6% employer contribution.

- Flexible working arrangements.

- 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.

Main Responsibilities

Some of the responsibilities will include:

• Leading, mentoring, and developing the existing Contracts and Procurement team to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Providing complex legal and procurement advice to clients on various matters relating to all Directorates of the Council.
• Providing advice on Private Finance Initiative (PFI) (required for one of the roles).
• Reviewing, drafting and advising on a variety of complex agreements including frameworks, services contracts, ICT contracts, social care contracts, collaboration agreements, section 75 agreements and various central and local government grant funding arrangements and loan agreements including Subsidy Control considerations.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for 2 Qualified Solicitors or Barristers with proven experience in Contracts and Procurement and the ability to lead a team. Private Finance Initiative experience required for one of the roles.

We would also be happy to consider flexible working.

If you are unsure if your skills and experience are suitable for this role or require any more information, please contact Imran Razaq, Deputy Legal Services Manager on 01785 854186 or imran.razaq@staffordshire.gov.uk

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme