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Devon County Council is embarking on a significant transformation as part of Local Government Reorganisation. Our vision is to build a modern, efficient and community‑focused authority that delivers outstanding services, strong leadership and exceptional value for money. This is your opportunity to join a forward‑thinking council at the heart of a thriving South West region — and to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of legal services across the education landscape. As Principal Lawyer (Education) at Devon County Council, you will lead a specialist legal team providing expert advice, representation and strategic leadership across all areas of education law. You will oversee complex, high‑profile matters including: • SEND law and the Children & Families Act 2014, • Education Act responsibilities, • School admissions and appeals, • Exclusions and disciplinary processes, • School governance and constitutional matters, • Judicial review and complex litigation, • Education‑related safeguarding and regulatory matters You will be responsible for planning, leading and managing a team of lawyers, Legal Proceedings and Penalty Notice Officers and support staff, ensuring high‑quality, timely and effective legal support to the Council’s Education & Skills portfolio, schools, and wider children’s services. Working with senior leaders, headteachers, multi‑academy trusts, external lawyers, the judiciary and government bodies, you will influence policy, support major decision‑making, and ensure that governance, compliance and statutory duties are fulfilled at the highest standard. You will be an experienced solicitor, barrister (with rights to conduct litigation) or CILEX lawyer with litigation rights, with a strong track record advising on and managing complex education matters. • Significant expertise in education law, particularly SEND, admissions, exclusions, school governance, and judicial review., • Leadership capability, with experience managing legal teams, coaching staff and ensuring consistent, high‑quality legal work., • Influencing and negotiation skills, with credibility when working with senior managers, councillors, external bodies and the judiciary., • Strategic insight, able to guide senior decision‑makers and anticipate legal, political and reputational risk., • Resilience and sound judgement, able to work in fast‑paced and sensitive environments where risks and public scrutiny are high., • Commitment to public service, supporting positive outcomes for children, families and educational communities across Devon. Joining us means contributing to a modernising council committed to excellence, transformation and strong leadership. • Shape legal practice and policy at a time of significant organisational and sector change., • Lead impactful work, influencing outcomes for children, families and schools across the county., • Work on complex, high‑profile cases, often with regional and national implications., • Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, a substantial pension and a competitive total reward package., • Be part of a supportive, collaborative legal service, with opportunities for innovation, professional development and leadership., • Join a service that values inclusion, continuous improvement and high professional standards. *Devon County Council Strategic Plan 2025–2029 * Everything we do is guided by our vision for a fairer, greener, and more prosperous Devon. *Our six strategic priorities are: * • Positive futures for our young people, • Supporting independence and dignity, • Continuous improvement of services, • A green Devon for future generations, • Economic inclusion and local prosperity, • Stronger communities and safer places *Find out more about our strategic priorities at Devon County Council's Strategic Plan 2025-2029 * Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the and as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed. *Internal Applicants, please note: *If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. • DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages., • Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc., • We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment., • This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English., • Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice., • For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page., • We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required.For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (, • This role requires a DBS disclosure. REQ009267 Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £65,248.00 per year Work Location: In person

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A public economic development organization is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to join their Retail Implementation Team.

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This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join a growing consultancy at a key stage of its development. A major portion of work supports large national clients delivering car park refurbishments, highways upgrades, petrol filling station redevelopments, and specialist technology inst

Work with Asset Strategy to contribute to budget and programme setting and to proposals for scheme reinvestment and re-development.

Construction Project Manager – Commercial Kitchens.Location: Home based with UK wide travel (travel to office near London once per week).Salary: c£45-60,000 + bonus + car/allowance + benefits.Our Client is a market leading organisation with an impressive portfolio of B2B customers in multiple sec

Long term interim Technical Services PM role in Kent.Kent – 3 days on site or in the office, with some flexibility for home working.Minimum 6 months – scope to extend to 12.ASAP – urgent interviews and immediate start.My local authority client, based in Kent, is seeking an experienced Technica

You’ll take ownership of new site developments, major refits, and estate enhancement projects, ensuring every build meets timescales, budget expectations, regulatory requirements, and the company’s distinctive retail entertainment identity. Working across a diverse and expanding national estate,

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Proven experience in affordable housing acquisition and project delivery within a registered provider, fund, or development environment. Solid knowledge of S106 agreements, housing development processes, affordable tenure structuring, and Homes England funding requirements. Familiarity with developm

This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of school and education-focused developments, focused on project delivery.

Project ManagerAre you an Engineer looking for a new challenge in Cornwall?RGB are delighted to be supporting a Civil Engineering Main contractor who have recently secured a Major Highways upgrade scheme in Cornwall on behalf of Cornwall County Council and are looking to recruit an experienced Proje

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This role is being handled by Via, a secure hiring platform used by employers to review candidates.After applying, you will be invited to create your profile on the Via platform.Your profile stays anonymous until you match.Senior Project Manager – Business Systems Transformation.Hybrid Working | Y

Senior Project Manager, Defence, Hardware Development, Embedded Systems, Product Development, Bid Management, DV Clearance, Ministry of Defence, APMP, PMP, NSD. They specialise in taking innovative concepts through research, development, trials and into operational use. Access to professional devel

Project Manager – Engineering & Manufacturing.A growing engineering and manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced.This role is central to ensuring that all projects move seamlessly through engineering, production, and delivery stages while meeting agreed customer specifications, bud

We’re looking for a driven Project Manager to take ownership of engineering projects from concept through to completion.This role is ideal for someone with experience delivering projects involving.You’ll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget—whil

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Interim Minor Works / Project Manager (Public Sector Estate).Essex (travel required across multiple sites).MRG is seeking an Interim Minor Works / Project Manager for a large public sector organisation in Essex, to support the delivery of a programme of property-related projects across a diverse est

Exeter, Devon | Up to £55,000 per annum | Hybrid (Flexible) | 2 Year FTC.Proactive IT Appointments are proud to be partnered with an established organisation to recruit an experienced.This role will sit at the centre of stakeholder engagement, Agile delivery, and governance, ensuring successful imp

Lincolnshire - On-site (5 days per week).Lincolnshire, supporting the delivery of.This is a great opportunity for someone early in their project management career who wants exposure to large-scale transformation initiatives.Due to the nature of the role and occasional travel between sites,.UK drivin

Our Planned Investment Delivery teams deliver a cyclical programme of improvements that enhance the quality and safety of our residents’ homes.We have a new opportunity for an experienced.This is a full time, permanent role, based in our Bristol or Exeter office.Your time will be split between on-

We're on the lookout for a skilled regulatory project manager to coordinate a complex, group-wide programme spanning three operating companies.You’ll play a central role in ensuring regulatory submissions are accurate, timely, and fully evidenced, while driving high-quality audit action mana

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We’re seeking a seasoned Cyber Security Project Manager to lead and coordinate a series of strategic security initiatives over the next 6 months.This role sits within a high-performing technology team and will focus on the integration and optimisation of several key tools and platforms.The role is

Project Manager Placement Programme - No Experience Required Our training will help you kick-start a new career in Project Management.We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Project Management Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth.The best part is you will not nee

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NEC Project Manager Vacancy About the Role: Our client in the North East is urgently seeking an experienced NEC Project Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of major highways and public realm projects.This is a critical appointment to support the successful delivery of high-value schemes alrea

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Major onshore/offshore infrastructure works connected to a large-scale renewable energy development.

The postholder will be required to ensure alignment of development programmes and implementation strategies, and management and deliverance of risks and interdependencies. Support the development of key financial governance documents, including Financial Regulations, Standing Orders, and Treasury M

I require an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to work on a project in Dublin, Ireland on a long term basis (2 years +) for an established client.Paying a salary based on experience between £600 - 650 a shift + Outside IR35 + 2 year duration + Weekly payments.The Project Manager will be respon