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Children's Home Registered Manager Company: Area Camden Location: London Specific Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: Base salary of £52,000, with the potential to earn up to £58,600 through bonuses Area Camden has been an Ofsted-rated Outstanding and Good provider since 2014. We are seeking an experienced and committed Registered Manager to lead our new solo children's home in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident leader with 2-3 years of management experience and a strong background in supporting young people aged 9-17 with complex emotional and behavioural needs. At Area Camden, children and young people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing safe, nurturing homes where they can thrive, and we are looking for a manager who shares our values, ambition and commitment to high-quality care. You will collaborate closely with external professionals and partner agencies, so professionalism and consistently high standards of practice are essential. Why join Area Camden? Joining Area Camden means becoming part of a provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people. We value strong leadership, reflective practice and professional development, and we are committed to giving our managers the support they need to lead with confidence and make a lasting difference. In addition to a competitive salary and bonus structure, we offer a comprehensive and hands-on support network to ensure our Registered Managers feel fully supported: • Proven track record of excellence: Since 2014, Area Camden has consistently achieved Good and Outstanding Ofsted ratings, providing a stable and high-performing environment for our managers., • Strong systems and operational structure: We have well-established systems, processes and frameworks in place to support you in the day-to-day running of your home, enabling you to focus on delivering high-quality care., • Hands-on senior leadership team: You will receive direct support and oversight from an experienced leadership team, including the Responsible Individual, Operations Director and Head of Care, who take a visible and proactive approach., • Leaders with real Registered Manager experience: Our senior team, including full-time Responsible Individuals and operational leaders, have previously worked as Registered Managers. This means you will receive practical, knowledgeable and responsive support from individuals who truly understand the role., • Part of the wider Polaris Community: As part of Polaris Community, you will benefit from a broad range of specialist central support services, including:, • Designated recruitment team, • HR People and Employee Relations support, • Quality Assurance and Compliance teams, • Learning and Development programmes, • Safeguarding specialists, • Health and Safety teams, • A wider professional network: You will be part of a broader residential community of managers and professionals, providing opportunities to collaborate, share best practice and access resources., • Opportunities to get involved and influence: Engage in wider participation groups and initiatives, including diversity and inclusion forums such as diversity champions, giving you a voice beyond your home., • Continuous development and shared learning: We are committed to supporting your professional growth through training, development opportunities and peer support. About the role As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, safe and nurturing care for children and young people in the home. You will hold overall accountability for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child, overseeing day-to-day operations, leading staff practice, and driving continuous improvement in line with Area Camden's standards, ethos and the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015. You will provide strong leadership, ensuring care is child-centred and focused on achieving the best outcomes for the child. In a solo home, this includes maintaining robust safeguarding systems, safer staffing arrangements, clear risk assessments, and effective multi-agency working. You will ensure the child's individual vulnerabilities, behaviours and support needs are understood and responded to consistently. You will supervise as well as mentor staff, organise work patterns, deliver care-focused training, ensure care plans, safeguarding procedures and support services are implemented effectively. Requirements for the role: • A Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards one, together with NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People, • Strong childcare and safeguarding knowledge, including the Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000, the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards, with the ability to lead safeguarding practice, manage risk, respond to incidents, and ensure the home meets its duty to protect and promote the welfare of the child at all times, • Experience of managing staff teams, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead with confidence, professionalism and resilience, • A genuine passion for children's homes and a strong commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people Benefits • 6-month probation period, • 32 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year for the first three years, • Workplace pension, post probation, • Mobile phone provided, • Ofsted performance bonus: £3,000 for an Outstanding judgement and £1,500 for a Good judgement, • Full occupancy bonus of £300 per month, • Company car or £3,000 annual travel allowance, • Local parking permit, • 3-month notice period, except in disciplinary cases, • Appointment subject to Ofsted approval In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape a safe, stable and nurturing home environment where your leadership can have a meaningful and lasting impact on a child's life. This is a 40-hour per week role. The Registered Manager will manage their own rota and take part in the on-call rota. Area Camden is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care, Keywords:Child Care Center Director, Location:London, ENG-EC1R 0HX

Please note that applications for this role will close on 14th of October, with shortlisting on 15th of October, and interviews scheduled for 22nd of October - If you do not have this information please do not proceed. Important: You must provide your full employment history, both paid and unpaid, from the age of 16 onwards as part of your application, including roles that may not be relevant to the position. For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond and that’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. In short, we’re enhancing life opportunities. Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are a huge part of making sure our children and young people’s needs are fully recognised and comprehensively met. You will work as part of the leadership team and report directly to the Head Teacher for this crucial role. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other members of the Witherslack Group team in different locations to enable you to progress and develop your skills and knowledge. As a Designated Safeguarding Lead you will take responsibility for safeguarding within the school, this means that on a daily basis you will be liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on matters of wellbeing , child protection and safeguarding and will be a great source of support, advice and expertise in the team. Lavender Lodge school resides within an 18th Century building in the heart of Mitcham. Our pupils come from many different boroughs to attend our school and are lucky to experience ‘a life changing love of learning.’ We are proud of our pupils and our dedicated team and pupils leave us with a sense of achievement. Having joined the Witherslack Group family in 2022, Lavender Lodge School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education, based in South London. The school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties. We were recently recognised as Good by Ofsted. Skill set requirements – • Must have worked with pupils who are autistic and have previous experience of this, • Needs to be able to communicate in a variety of ways as 70% of our pupils are non-verbal e.g. can use Makaton, picture display symbols – we use PEC’s and PODD, have experience working with non -verbal pupils, • Have worked with pupils who display challenging behaviour but would have the will and desire to support pupils to manage their behaviour and also for you to work to understand the function of the behaviour, • Be flexible to work with pupils from 4 through to 11 years old, • Be able to think outside the box in regards to delivering lessons. We have lots of tools to help support this, but our pupils need a bespoke and accessible curriculum, • Have an awareness of autism strategies such as TEACCH, attention autism and use of PODD and be able to use these in practise We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: • Training: A full induction and on the job training, • Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays, • Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits _, • Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance, • Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts • Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools _, • A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time, • Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5% Our young people and their families come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. As well as having at least 3 years’ experience in a Designated Safeguarding Lead role, we will also look for: • Comprehensive portfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child Protection. • Outstanding interpersonal and problem resolution skills., • A genuinely empathetic approach is also essential, • Full UK driving licence At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click _ To view our ex-offenders policy please click _. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools _. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD #INDH

Please note that applications for this role will close on 14th of October, with shortlisting on 15th of October, and interviews scheduled for 22nd of October - If you do not have this information please do not proceed. Important: You must provide your full employment history, both paid and unpaid, from the age of 16 onwards as part of your application, including roles that may not be relevant to the position. For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond and that’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. In short, we’re enhancing life opportunities. Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are a huge part of making sure our children and young people’s needs are fully recognised and comprehensively met. You will work as part of the leadership team and report directly to the Head Teacher for this crucial role. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other members of the Witherslack Group team in different locations to enable you to progress and develop your skills and knowledge. As a Designated Safeguarding Lead you will take responsibility for safeguarding within the school, this means that on a daily basis you will be liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on matters of wellbeing , child protection and safeguarding and will be a great source of support, advice and expertise in the team. Lavender Lodge school resides within an 18th Century building in the heart of Mitcham. Our pupils come from many different boroughs to attend our school and are lucky to experience ‘a life changing love of learning.’ We are proud of our pupils and our dedicated team and pupils leave us with a sense of achievement. Having joined the Witherslack Group family in 2022, Lavender Lodge School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education, based in South London. The school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties. We were recently recognised as Good by Ofsted. Skill set requirements – • Must have worked with pupils who are autistic and have previous experience of this, • Needs to be able to communicate in a variety of ways as 70% of our pupils are non-verbal e.g. can use Makaton, picture display symbols – we use PEC’s and PODD, have experience working with non -verbal pupils, • Have worked with pupils who display challenging behaviour but would have the will and desire to support pupils to manage their behaviour and also for you to work to understand the function of the behaviour, • Be flexible to work with pupils from 4 through to 11 years old, • Be able to think outside the box in regards to delivering lessons. We have lots of tools to help support this, but our pupils need a bespoke and accessible curriculum, • Have an awareness of autism strategies such as TEACCH, attention autism and use of PODD and be able to use these in practise We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: • Training: A full induction and on the job training, • Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays, • Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits _, • Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance, • Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts • Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools _, • A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time, • Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5% Our young people and their families come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. As well as having at least 3 years’ experience in a Designated Safeguarding Lead role, we will also look for: • Comprehensive portfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child Protection. • Outstanding interpersonal and problem resolution skills., • A genuinely empathetic approach is also essential, • Full UK driving licence At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click _ To view our ex-offenders policy please click _. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools _. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD #INDH

Please note that applications for this role will close on 14th of October, with shortlisting on 15th of October, and interviews scheduled for 22nd of October - If you do not have this information please do not proceed. Important: You must provide your full employment history, both paid and unpaid, from the age of 16 onwards as part of your application, including roles that may not be relevant to the position. For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond and that’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. In short, we’re enhancing life opportunities. Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are a huge part of making sure our children and young people’s needs are fully recognised and comprehensively met. You will work as part of the leadership team and report directly to the Head Teacher for this crucial role. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other members of the Witherslack Group team in different locations to enable you to progress and develop your skills and knowledge. As a Designated Safeguarding Lead you will take responsibility for safeguarding within the school, this means that on a daily basis you will be liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on matters of wellbeing , child protection and safeguarding and will be a great source of support, advice and expertise in the team. Lavender Lodge school resides within an 18th Century building in the heart of Mitcham. Our pupils come from many different boroughs to attend our school and are lucky to experience ‘a life changing love of learning.’ We are proud of our pupils and our dedicated team and pupils leave us with a sense of achievement. Having joined the Witherslack Group family in 2022, Lavender Lodge School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education, based in South London. The school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties. We were recently recognised as Good by Ofsted. Skill set requirements – • Must have worked with pupils who are autistic and have previous experience of this, • Needs to be able to communicate in a variety of ways as 70% of our pupils are non-verbal e.g. can use Makaton, picture display symbols – we use PEC’s and PODD, have experience working with non -verbal pupils, • Have worked with pupils who display challenging behaviour but would have the will and desire to support pupils to manage their behaviour and also for you to work to understand the function of the behaviour, • Be flexible to work with pupils from 4 through to 11 years old, • Be able to think outside the box in regards to delivering lessons. We have lots of tools to help support this, but our pupils need a bespoke and accessible curriculum, • Have an awareness of autism strategies such as TEACCH, attention autism and use of PODD and be able to use these in practise We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: • Training: A full induction and on the job training, • Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays, • Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits _, • Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance, • Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts • Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools _, • A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time, • Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5% Our young people and their families come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. As well as having at least 3 years’ experience in a Designated Safeguarding Lead role, we will also look for: • Comprehensive portfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child Protection. • Outstanding interpersonal and problem resolution skills., • A genuinely empathetic approach is also essential, • Full UK driving licence At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click _ To view our ex-offenders policy please click _. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools _. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD #INDH

Please note that applications for this role will close on 14th of October, with shortlisting on 15th of October, and interviews scheduled for 22nd of October - If you do not have this information please do not proceed. Important: You must provide your full employment history, both paid and unpaid, from the age of 16 onwards as part of your application, including roles that may not be relevant to the position. For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond and that’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. In short, we’re enhancing life opportunities. Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are a huge part of making sure our children and young people’s needs are fully recognised and comprehensively met. You will work as part of the leadership team and report directly to the Head Teacher for this crucial role. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other members of the Witherslack Group team in different locations to enable you to progress and develop your skills and knowledge. As a Designated Safeguarding Lead you will take responsibility for safeguarding within the school, this means that on a daily basis you will be liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on matters of wellbeing , child protection and safeguarding and will be a great source of support, advice and expertise in the team. Lavender Lodge school resides within an 18th Century building in the heart of Mitcham. Our pupils come from many different boroughs to attend our school and are lucky to experience ‘a life changing love of learning.’ We are proud of our pupils and our dedicated team and pupils leave us with a sense of achievement. Having joined the Witherslack Group family in 2022, Lavender Lodge School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education, based in South London. The school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties. We were recently recognised as Good by Ofsted. Skill set requirements – • Must have worked with pupils who are autistic and have previous experience of this, • Needs to be able to communicate in a variety of ways as 70% of our pupils are non-verbal e.g. can use Makaton, picture display symbols – we use PEC’s and PODD, have experience working with non -verbal pupils, • Have worked with pupils who display challenging behaviour but would have the will and desire to support pupils to manage their behaviour and also for you to work to understand the function of the behaviour, • Be flexible to work with pupils from 4 through to 11 years old, • Be able to think outside the box in regards to delivering lessons. We have lots of tools to help support this, but our pupils need a bespoke and accessible curriculum, • Have an awareness of autism strategies such as TEACCH, attention autism and use of PODD and be able to use these in practise We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: • Training: A full induction and on the job training, • Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays, • Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits _, • Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance, • Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts • Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools _, • A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time, • Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5% Our young people and their families come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. As well as having at least 3 years’ experience in a Designated Safeguarding Lead role, we will also look for: • Comprehensive portfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child Protection. • Outstanding interpersonal and problem resolution skills., • A genuinely empathetic approach is also essential, • Full UK driving licence At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click _ To view our ex-offenders policy please click _. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools _. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD #INDH

Please note that applications for this role will close on 14th of October, with shortlisting on 15th of October, and interviews scheduled for 22nd of October - If you do not have this information please do not proceed. Important: You must provide your full employment history, both paid and unpaid, from the age of 16 onwards as part of your application, including roles that may not be relevant to the position. For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond and that’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. In short, we’re enhancing life opportunities. Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are a huge part of making sure our children and young people’s needs are fully recognised and comprehensively met. You will work as part of the leadership team and report directly to the Head Teacher for this crucial role. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other members of the Witherslack Group team in different locations to enable you to progress and develop your skills and knowledge. As a Designated Safeguarding Lead you will take responsibility for safeguarding within the school, this means that on a daily basis you will be liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on matters of wellbeing , child protection and safeguarding and will be a great source of support, advice and expertise in the team. Lavender Lodge school resides within an 18th Century building in the heart of Mitcham. Our pupils come from many different boroughs to attend our school and are lucky to experience ‘a life changing love of learning.’ We are proud of our pupils and our dedicated team and pupils leave us with a sense of achievement. Having joined the Witherslack Group family in 2022, Lavender Lodge School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education, based in South London. The school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties. We were recently recognised as Good by Ofsted. Skill set requirements – • Must have worked with pupils who are autistic and have previous experience of this, • Needs to be able to communicate in a variety of ways as 70% of our pupils are non-verbal e.g. can use Makaton, picture display symbols – we use PEC’s and PODD, have experience working with non -verbal pupils, • Have worked with pupils who display challenging behaviour but would have the will and desire to support pupils to manage their behaviour and also for you to work to understand the function of the behaviour, • Be flexible to work with pupils from 4 through to 11 years old, • Be able to think outside the box in regards to delivering lessons. We have lots of tools to help support this, but our pupils need a bespoke and accessible curriculum, • Have an awareness of autism strategies such as TEACCH, attention autism and use of PODD and be able to use these in practise We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: • Training: A full induction and on the job training, • Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays, • Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits _, • Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance, • Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts • Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools _, • A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time, • Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5% Our young people and their families come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. As well as having at least 3 years’ experience in a Designated Safeguarding Lead role, we will also look for: • Comprehensive portfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child Protection. • Outstanding interpersonal and problem resolution skills., • A genuinely empathetic approach is also essential, • Full UK driving licence At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click _ To view our ex-offenders policy please click _. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools _. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD #INDH

Please note that applications for this role will close on 14th of October, with shortlisting on 15th of October, and interviews scheduled for 22nd of October - If you do not have this information please do not proceed. Important: You must provide your full employment history, both paid and unpaid, from the age of 16 onwards as part of your application, including roles that may not be relevant to the position. For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond and that’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. In short, we’re enhancing life opportunities. Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are a huge part of making sure our children and young people’s needs are fully recognised and comprehensively met. You will work as part of the leadership team and report directly to the Head Teacher for this crucial role. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other members of the Witherslack Group team in different locations to enable you to progress and develop your skills and knowledge. As a Designated Safeguarding Lead you will take responsibility for safeguarding within the school, this means that on a daily basis you will be liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies, parents/carers and staff on matters of wellbeing , child protection and safeguarding and will be a great source of support, advice and expertise in the team. Lavender Lodge school resides within an 18th Century building in the heart of Mitcham. Our pupils come from many different boroughs to attend our school and are lucky to experience ‘a life changing love of learning.’ We are proud of our pupils and our dedicated team and pupils leave us with a sense of achievement. Having joined the Witherslack Group family in 2022, Lavender Lodge School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education, based in South London. The school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties. We were recently recognised as Good by Ofsted. Skill set requirements – • Must have worked with pupils who are autistic and have previous experience of this, • Needs to be able to communicate in a variety of ways as 70% of our pupils are non-verbal e.g. can use Makaton, picture display symbols – we use PEC’s and PODD, have experience working with non -verbal pupils, • Have worked with pupils who display challenging behaviour but would have the will and desire to support pupils to manage their behaviour and also for you to work to understand the function of the behaviour, • Be flexible to work with pupils from 4 through to 11 years old, • Be able to think outside the box in regards to delivering lessons. We have lots of tools to help support this, but our pupils need a bespoke and accessible curriculum, • Have an awareness of autism strategies such as TEACCH, attention autism and use of PODD and be able to use these in practise We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get: • Training: A full induction and on the job training, • Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays, • Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits _, • Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance, • Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts • Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools _, • A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time, • Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5% Our young people and their families come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. As well as having at least 3 years’ experience in a Designated Safeguarding Lead role, we will also look for: • Comprehensive portfolio of CPD related to Safeguarding and Child Protection. • Outstanding interpersonal and problem resolution skills., • A genuinely empathetic approach is also essential, • Full UK driving licence At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click _ To view our ex-offenders policy please click _. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools _. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD #INDH

Our client is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join their well-established Family Law team in either their North London or Central London office. You will enjoy a range of benefits, including hybrid working, 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas/New Year, a birthday day off, healthcare, administrative support, a firm-provided computer and mobile, annual appraisals and salary reviews, and many other great incentives.\n \n The Firm:\n \nWith a rich history spanning two decades, the Firm is acknowledged in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners rankings and recognised in the Times Best Law Firms for 2023, 2024 and 2025. With a dedicated team of over 200 staff and offices nationwide, the Firm is committed to servicing clients in both privately and publicly funded legal matters. It builds partnerships based on trust, ensuring clients receive the support they need during challenging times, with an ethos of continuous improvement.\n \n Family Solicitor Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Care Proceedings and Public Law Outline (PLO) matters\n, • Private Children Law disputes, including child arrangements and parental responsibility issues\n, • Domestic abuse matters, including Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders\n, • Divorce and financial remedy proceedings\n, • General family law matters, including issues affecting unmarried couples and cohabitation disputes\n, • Undertake advocacy work when required\nBenefits for the Family Solicitor role: \n\n • Hybrid working \n, • Your birthday off\n, • Profit sharing through bonuses\n, • Pension Scheme with employer contribution\n, • Health Care\n, • Admin support\n, • Firm laptop and mobile phone\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Training and development\n, • Supportive supervision from mentors\n, • Appraisals and salary reviews\n, • Summer and Christmas parties\n, • Additional perks and benefits\nFor more information, please contact Mia Henderson at Law Staff quoting reference 36741.\n \n \nPLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.\n \nIn accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003

Our prestigious client, recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, is seeking an experienced Children Panel Solicitor with around 3 years’ PQE+ to join their close-knit team and support the growth of their nationally recognised, Band 1 Chambers and Partners recommended Family Law department. On offer are excellent benefits, including hybrid working, a health cash-back plan, and more.\n \n \nYou will be joining a highly regarded practice recently named as one of The Times Best Places to Work and Best Law Firms to Work For 2025. Known as market leaders within the legal sector, they offer outstanding support, reward performance, and provide excellent training opportunities.\n \n The Children Panel Solicitor will demonstrate strong knowledge of: \n \n\n • Managing a varied caseload of both publicly and privately funded children and domestic abuse matters, including Legal Aid work.\n, • Providing advocacy on your own cases as well as supporting colleagues with advocacy requirements where needed.\n, • Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legal developments, particularly within your specialist area of practice, and applying this knowledge effectively.\n, • Ensuring compliance with firm policies, departmental procedures, and regulatory requirements, including Legal Aid Agency, Lexcel, and professional standards.\n, • Playing an active role in the continued growth and development of the team and wider business through marketing initiatives, including attending networking events, contributing articles, and engaging proactively on social media platforms.\nBenefits for the Children Panel Solicitor role: \n \n\n • Performance bonus scheme\n, • Hybrid working\n, • Wellbeing initiatives\n, • Long-service awards\n, • Health cash-back plan\n, • Structured career development programmes and many other incentives\nThe Firm: \n The Legal 500 Firm, with a legacy spanning over a century, is widely acknowledged for its esteemed reputation. Boasting a sizable team of proficient lawyers who are dedicated to upholding the values of professionalism, clarity, respect, and genuine care, while providing an extensive range of expert legal services. Embracing a collaborative ethos, the firm cultivates a supportive atmosphere for both clients and colleagues, working towards achieving optimal outcomes. Recognising the effectiveness of teamwork, they understand that the best results emerge from collective efforts. \n \n Reach out to Mia Henderson at Law Staff for a confidential discussion about this Children Panel Solicitor role, or apply now to secure this exceptional role with fantastic career prospects and a truly rewarding workplace.\n \n \n PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.\n \n In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003

We are currently recruiting for a fantastic role in Private Client Law. \n Are you an ambitious, driven, commercially minded solicitor who is seeking a progressive role in the City of London? \n Our client has impressive modern offices in the heart of the City as well as established branches on the South Coast. \n They are looking to maximise their Private Client offering across all sites and seek a Qualified Solicitor with approximately 5 years PQE to work with their existing team to fully develop their potential, to manage the junior team members, devise strategies and work with the Leadership Team. \n They are a vibrant, successful firm who enjoy many social events, corporate hospitality and general networking and pride themselves on their inclusive holistic ethos. \n They offer an attractive salary and benefits package that includes hybrid options. \n Please contact Natalie Mayger for full details.

Role: Houisng Solicitor Director - London \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking an experienced and ambitious Housing Law Director to join our highly regarded Housing Department. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role within one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. \n Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." \n Our Housing Department is ranked and recommended by both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK for its expertise in social housing law. Recognised for its outstanding advocacy and commitment to achieving positive outcomes, the team advises and represents clients across a wide range of housing matters, including homelessness, disrepair, unlawful eviction, possession proceedings, succession disputes, and judicial review challenges. \n Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive, and forward-thinking organisation where you can make a meaningful impact on both clients and colleagues. \n Duties and responsibilities \n As a Housing Law Director, you will play a key role in leading and developing the department, managing complex housing cases, supporting and mentoring team members, and contributing to the continued growth and success of the practice. \n The key responsibilities includes: \n\n • Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Housing work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Housing adaptations; Social Housing; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Dealing with emergency cases and identifying and carrying out strategic litigation.\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company\n\n Experience and qualifications \n\n • Must hold a clean and valid Practising Certificate at the time of application.\n, • 3+ years' PQE with substantial experience in Housing Law and Litigation, including court representation.\n, • Experience as a Duty Advisor under the Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme within the last two years.\n, • Meets, or is willing to work towards, the 2013 SQM Housing Supervisor Standard.\n, • Knowledge of welfare benefits, welfare rights, and community care matters.\n, • Strong management and supervisory skills, with experience working to KPIs.\n, • A collaborative team player who promotes a positive culture and encourages cross-referrals.\n, • Professional and proactive, with excellent client care skills and experience supporting vulnerable clients in complex housing matters.\n, • Strong networking, communication, business development, and marketing skills.\n, • Sound knowledge of publicly funded Housing Law work, including Legal Help and Legal Representation, with the ability to manage privately funded matters.\n, • Advocacy experience is desirable.\n, • Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, case management, and HR systems.\n, • Experience within the legal sector and an ability to support the firm's social media and business development activities.\n\n Benefits \n At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are committed to supporting our employees through a range of professional, financial, and wellbeing benefits, including: \n\n • Competitive remuneration package.\n, • Clear salary review and career progression opportunities.\n, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.\n, • 25 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus birthday leave.\n, • Company pension scheme.\n, • Ongoing training, professional development, and access to e-learning resources.\n, • Payment of practising certificate renewal fees and support for relevant professional accreditations (subject to eligibility).\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support, including Mental Health First Aiders.\n, • Company Medical Cash Plan (subject to eligibility).\n, • Employee referral scheme and eyesight test vouchers.\n, • Full payment of employment-related DBS checks.\n, • A supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities to help shape and grow our family mediation services.\n\n Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and company terms and conditions. \n Company culture \n At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. \n Our long-standing Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation reflects our commitment to employee development, while our Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications demonstrate our dedication to excellence, innovation and security. \n We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed. \n Join a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference to the lives of clients across the UK.

Private Client Tax Manager - Family Office \n Top 10 Firm | £65,000 - £75,000 + Benefits | Central London / Hybrid \n I'm working closely with a Top 10 accountancy and advisory firm that is continuing to grow its Family Office and Private Client practice, and is now looking to appoint a talented Private Client Tax Manager. \n This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Client Tax Manager seeking greater exposure to advisory work, high-quality clients and a genuinely supportive, partner-led culture - without needing to step into a niche boutique. The Opportunity\n As a Private Client Tax Manager, you'll join a well-established and expanding Family Office team, working with HNW/UHNW individuals, families, trusts and estates. The role combines strong technical exposure with client relationship management and clear progression toward Senior Manager. \n Key responsibilities for the Private Client Tax Manager include: \n\n • Advising family offices, trusts, estates and private clients\n, • Managing personal tax compliance and advisory work\n, • Supporting trust and estate planning projects\n, • Oversight of portfolio management, billing and WIP\n, • Developing relationships with clients and internal stakeholders\n, • Coaching and supporting junior team members\nWhy this Private Client Tax Manager role stands out\n\n, • Meaningful Family Office exposure within a Top 10 firm\n, • Advisory-led work alongside experienced Partners\n, • Clear and achievable career progression to Senior Manager\n, • Hybrid and flexible working embedded into the culture\n, • Collaborative, inclusive environment with low attrition\n\n This is a Private Client Tax Manager role designed for someone who wants to deepen their advisory experience while continuing to develop technically and commercially. About You\n This role would suit a Private Client Tax Manager who: \n\n • Is ACA and/or CTA qualified\n, • Has experience in private client tax within practice\n, • Has exposure to trusts (estates experience desirable)\n, • Enjoys client interaction and relationship management\n, • Is ambitious but values balance, culture and quality of work\nPackage\n\n, • £70,000 - £85,000 base salary (depending on experience)\n, • 25 days' holiday + bank holidays\n, • Hybrid & flexible working\n, • Private medical insurance (eligibility applies)\n, • Life assurance, financial coaching & mortgage advice\n, • Strong pension and lifestyle benefits\n, • Defined progression framework and ongoing development\nFirm Overview\n The firm is part of a Top 10 international group, combining a partner-led, relationship-driven ethos with the scale and infrastructure of a large organisation. Diversity, inclusion, flexibility and long-term career development are central to how they operate. Interested?\n For a confidential discussion about this Private Client Tax Manager - Family Office opportunity, please contact: \n Kate Green \n \n \n \n As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): \n Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. \n Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. \n We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. \n Department Background: \n Our team offers sensitive and expert advice to individuals and bereaved families who have suffered or lost a loved one as a result of medical (clinical) negligence or medical injury during treatment and wish to make a ‘no win no fee’ claim for compensation. \n Our team is known for being caring and considerate; they go the extra mile for our clients, supporting them at every stage of the claims process, with the objective of obtaining maximum compensation. \n Our team deals with abroad range of Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims, including road traffic accidents, employers' liability claims, public liability claims, serious and catastrophic injuries, fatal accident claims, birth injuries, medical misdiagnosis, cosmetic surgery negligence, dental negligence, hospital negligence, and surgical negligence. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Reporting directly to the Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Clinical Negligence work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Manage a varied caseload of Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence matters, providing high-quality legal advice and representation\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence cases that have been issued at court. including excellent understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and protocols\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Drafting schedules of loss\n, • Reviewing Medical Records\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • Qualified Solicitor (NQ to 6 years' PQE) with experience in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Law, demonstrating the ability to manage a varied and complex caseload while achieving positive client outcomes.\n, • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges\n, • Proven supervisory experience, with a track record of managing performance and working effectively against key performance indicators (KPIs).\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Excellent analytical and organizational skills\n, • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment\n, • Working knowledge of Clinical Negligence work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document.\n\n What we offer: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • Hybrid working options available in accordance with company policy.\n, • A fantastic supportive team\n, • Excellent progression opportunities\n, • Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition\n\n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. \n We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. \n APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY

Private Client Tax Director - Private Wealth\n Top 10 Firm | £95,000 - £120,000 + Benefits | London | HybridI've been selected to support a Top 10 accountancy and advisory firm with the appointment of a Private Client Tax Director into its highly regarded Private Wealth team in London. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for a senior private client specialist looking to operate at Director level within a partner-led, people?focused firm, offering both influence and a clear pathway toward Partnership. The Opportunity\n As Private Client Tax Director, you will play a key role in the continued growth of the Private Wealth team, advising a high-quality client base on complex private client matters while shaping the future direction of the practice. You'll work closely with Partners, but this is very much a Director level role with autonomy, client ownership and visibility across the firm. Key aspects of the role include: \n\n • Advising HNW/UHNW individuals, families and private clients on complex UK and international tax matters\n, • Managing and growing a significant client portfolio\n, • Driving advisory work and new opportunities from existing clients\n, • Supporting business development and new client wins\n, • Mentoring and developing Managers and Senior Managers\n, • Playing an active role in the strategic growth of the Private Wealth offering\nWhy this role stands out\n\n, • A Top 10 platform with a genuine partner?led culture\n, • Opportunity to shape and influence a growing Private Wealth team\n, • Clear and credible route to Partner\n, • Advisory-led work with interesting, complex clients\n, • Flexible and hybrid working is embedded into the culture\n, • Award-winning firm with strong values and long-term career focus\n\n This is an environment that values collaboration, authenticity and respect - and invests heavily in its people. About You\n This role would suit someone who: \n\n • Is operating at Director level (or an established Senior Manager ready to step up)\n, • Is CTA qualified (or equivalent)\n, • Has strong private client advisory experience from practice\n, • Enjoys developing both people and client relationships\n, • Is commercially minded with long?term ambition\n, • Values culture, flexibility and quality of work alongside progression\nPackage\n\n, • £95,000 - £120,000 base salary\n, • 30 days' annual leave + bank holidays\n, • Hybrid and flexible working\n, • Private medical insurance\n, • Permanent health insurance\n, • Life assurance (4x salary)\n, • Excellent pension and benefits\n, • Career coaching and extensive development support\n, • Clear, supported pathway to Partnership\nThe Firm\n The firm forms part of a Top 10 international group, combining a strong partner-led ethos with the scale, infrastructure and resource of a larger organisation. Flexibility, inclusion and long-term careers are fully embedded in how the firm operates. \n If you're a Private Client Tax Director considering your next move - or a Senior Manager ready for a Director role within a Top 10 firm - I'd be happy to have a confidential conversation. Interested?\n For a confidential discussion about this Private Client Tax Director opportunity, please contact: \n Kate Green \n Happy to share further detail or arrange an informal initial conversation. \n \n \n \n As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd.): \n Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm across our key practice areas, described as "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients." \n A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals across more than 25 areas of law and in over 60 languages. We give people a voice, that is our ethos. \n Recognised among The Times Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our commitment to excellence in legal services and client care. We also hold Investors in People Gold Accreditation, together with Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certifications. \n Court of Protection Department: \n Our Our Court of Protection team acts as professional deputy for vulnerable individuals who lack mental capacity to manage their finances. The role of a deputy is similar to that of a trustee. We deal with all aspects of Court of Protection work relating to property and finances including preparing applications to the court, obtaining mental capacity assessments and building strong relationships with vulnerable clients. \n Our clients may lack capacity due to mental illness, a learning disability, dementia or brain injury. They can be very vulnerable to financial exploitation. Usually, our clients have been awarded compensation or received an inheritance and they need our support to keep their money safe and to ensure that expenditure is in their best interests. \n The director of our Court of Protection finance team, Philippa Barton, is a member of the approved panel of professional deputies managed by the Office of the Public Guardian. The OPG refer a wide range of clients to us, many with complex lives and affairs. This is an unusual area of the law in that the deputy carries a lot of responsibility when making financial decisions on behalf of our clients. \n As a Paralegal, you will assist with liaising with clients and professionals, preparing court applications, handling financial administration and attending court hearings and client visits. The role is always interesting due to the wide variety of clients and the difficult situations you will need to help them with. \n Duties and responsibilities \n\n • Report directly to the Department Director.\n, • Assist solicitors and fee earners with Court of Protection matters from inception to conclusion.\n, • Prepare and draft Court applications, witness statements, correspondence, and supporting documents under supervision.\n, • Liaise with clients, family members, deputies, the Office of the Public Guardian, healthcare professionals, and other third parties.\n, • Review medical records, mental capacity assessments, financial information, and other relevant evidence.\n, • Conduct legal research and assist with the preparation of court bundles and hearing documentation.\n, • Maintain accurate file records and ensure compliance with court deadlines, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures.\n, • Record time accurately and support the team in achieving departmental objectives.\n, • Deliver excellent client care with professionalism, empathy, and sensitivity.\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n\n Experience and qualifications \n Essential: \n\n • A minimum of 18 months' relevant legal experience is required, together with a genuine interest in Court of Protection work.\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.\n, • Professional and proactive approach to work.\n, • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.\n, • Excellent client care skills and experience working with vulnerable clients and their families.\n, • Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and case management systems.\n\n Desirable: \n\n • A strong academic background with a Law Degree or equivalent legal qualification.\n, • Previous experience within a Court of Protection, Private Client, Community Care, Personal Injury, or Litigation department.\n, • Knowledge of the Court of Protection Rules, and Office of the Public Guardian procedures.\n\n What we offer: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • A fantastic supportive team\n, • Excellent progression opportunities\n, • Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition\n\n Company culture \n At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are committed to attracting and developing talented individuals who share our dedication to excellence and client service. We value diversity, inclusion and professional development, creating an environment where employees can thrive and achieve their career aspirations. \n We are proud of our diverse workforce and strive to ensure that our teams reflect the communities we serve. \n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks, including DBS checks, may be undertaken to establish eligibility to work in the UK and suitability for the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity across all levels of the organisation. We guarantee an interview for candidates who disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the role. Please provide further details in your covering letter if this applies.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors: \n Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. \n Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. \n We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. \n About the role: \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a talented and experienced paralegals to join its Claims Against Public Authorities and Inquest department \n The successful candidate will conduct supervised casework and also support other lawyers in the department. You will be involved with case preparation generally and, as part of that role, will be expected to conduct legal research, take proofs of evidence from clients and witnesses, attend both court hearings and conferences \n Experience of Legal Aid Agency (LAA) funded casework is highly desirable. Previous CAPA and/or Inquest experience is advantageous. \n It is imperative that you can demonstrate an unwavering commitment to protecting individual citizens’ civil liberties and a preparedness to fight hard to enforce their human rights. While experience in CAPA work is advantageous, applications from candidates with relevant legal experience and a genuine interest in civil liberties and human rights work will also be considered. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Reporting to Supervising Solicitor and when necessary to Departmental Director\n, • Working cohesively within a team but also prepared to take responsibility for individual work.\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and briefing and liaising with counsel, negotiating with defendant solicitors, the PPO, IOPC and other legal professionals.\n, • Drafting legal documents.\n, • Exercising financial control over work carried out, with particular regard to the conversion of work in progress and ensuring that billing targets are met.\n, • Ensuring Quality Control compliance as defined in the Office Manual in regard to Lexcel, Investors in People and any other quality mark implemented by the firm, dealing with noncompliance matters in an efficient and timely fashion.\n, • Supporting the successful development of the firm, in line with its Business Plan, this will require participation in marketing events to ensure the continuous growth of the Department, and that the turnover target set for your department is achieved.\n, • Dealing with any complaints received on your cases.\n, • Assisting with audit enquiries, when applicable\n, • Carrying out any other reasonable and relevant task required by Management\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • Minimum 1 year of paralegal practice required; experience in a claims against public authorities department is highly desirable.\n, • Intelligence and demonstrable experience relevant to this role\n, • Experience working on Legal Aid cases and Litigation is essential (Ideally within Inquests/CAPA)\n, • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively\n, • Familiarity with the Legal Aid Agency’s online CCMS system would be an advantage\n, • Legal skills and knowledge, Negotiation skills and Analytical skills\n, • You must be a good administrator, capable of ordering documents, dealing with new telephone and email enquiries and completing legal aid/controlled work documentation.\n\n What we offer: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • The opportunity to join a heavyweight civil liberties firm which promotes a healthy collegiate environment in which to do great work, grow, be supported and be yourself\n, • Work within a friendly, collaborative and cohesive team\n, • Excellent progression opportunities\n, • Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition\n\n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. \n We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. \n APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY

We are privileged to be working within a highly respected Investment Management organisation who proud themselves in focussing on client/customer relationships with the ethos being to help individuals with investment and financial planning, and provide technology to make things simple and clear. \n Based in the heart of the City and due to ongoing developments, they are now seeking a Transitions Administrator to join them on an initial 12-month fixed term contract. \n Working as part of a team, you will provide administrative support to the Transitions team, specifically in the processing and administration of SIPP/ISA/GIA transfers, to ensure timely transition of client assets in to and out of the business. This will include but not limited to: \n\n • Processing new transfer instructions and chasing cases with counterparties to ensure transfers complete in a timely manner.\n, • Work with the Transitions team to track and report on assets in transfer and ensure adherence to Service Level agreements.\n, • Check and process transfer requests received from the relationship management teams, liaising with third parties regarding settlement and inputting instructions.\n, • Manage efficient tracking and reporting of assets in transfer using the Asset Tracker system, providing clear and relevant updates to enable the client (internal and external) to monitor progress of the transfer\n, • Receiving transfer cheques in to the business, cross checking information, updating the system and passing to cash management team for processing\n\n You will already possess relevant experience within a Transitions or similar environment, coupled with coupled with knowledge of tax wrapper structures, such as ISA’s, SIPPs and Offshore Bonds. \n Additionally, you will be someone who is organised, thorough, numerate and has good attention to detail, coupled with excellent communication skills (verbal & written) and with understanding of the importance of treating customers fairly. \n The role is offered on a hybrid working pattern (2-days in the office) together highly attractive remuneration and benefits package. \n Further details are available.

Role: Immigration Caseworkers level 2 Accredited – City of London \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking motivated and talented Immigration Paralegals / Caseworkers (IAAS Level 2 accredited) to join our highly regarded Immigration Department in the City of London. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier immigration practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. \n Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. With one of the UK's largest immigration law practices, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal services while staying true to our ethos: "We give people a voice." \n Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise alongside some of the UK's leading immigration law specialists. \n Duties and responsibilities \n As an Immigration Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting clients through a broad range of immigration matters, including both Legal Aid Agency funded and private client cases. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Reporting directly to the Department Director.\n, • Assisting with a wide range of immigration casework and advocacy matters.\n, • Meeting with clients, taking instructions, and preparing cases.\n, • Managing client correspondence and case communications.\n, • Preparing and submitting Legal Aid Agency funding applications.\n, • Drafting legal documents, witness statements, and supporting evidence bundles.\n, • Preparing immigration applications, representation letters, document indexes, and application forms to meet Home Office requirements.\n, • Attending client conferences, tribunals, and court hearings where appropriate.\n, • Maintaining accurate time recording and billing procedures.\n, • Implementing recommendations following file reviews and ensuring timely completion of actions.\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management procedures and regulatory requirements.\n, • Delivering outstanding client care with professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail.\n\n Experience and qualifications \n To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate a genuine passion for immigration law and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. \n Essential requirements include: \n\n • A strong academic background with a Law degree.\n, • Immigration Caseworker with IAAS Level 2 accreditation\n, • Previous experience working as an Immigration Paralegal, Caseworker, or Immigration Advisor.\n, • Experience handling publicly funded immigration matters.\n, • Strong understanding and practical application of UK Immigration Law.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.\n, • Ability to work independently while recognising when to seek guidance.\n, • Professional, self-motivated, and team-oriented approach.\n, • Commercial awareness and the ability to promote the firm's services.\n, • Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.\n\n Benefits \n We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional development, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including: \n\n • Competitive salary with structured pay review process\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service\n, • Additional birthday leave*\n, • Occupational sick pay*\n, • Payment of practising certificate and relevant professional membership fees*\n, • Access to extensive e-library resources and training webinars\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support\n, • Employee referral scheme\n, • Eye care vouchers\n, • Enhanced family-friendly benefits*\n, • DBS checks paid by the Company\n, • Flexible and hybrid working options, including part-time arrangements where appropriate\n, • Support for solicitor qualification and SQE1 examinations*\n, • Clear career progression opportunities\n, • Support for industry recognition, awards, and professional profile development\n, • Company Medical Cash Plan*\n\n *Subject to eligibility and Company policy. \n Company culture \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is more than just a law firm. We are a nationally recognised organisation committed to excellence, diversity, and social justice. \n We have been named among The Times Best Law Firms, awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards, and have maintained Investors in People Gold Accreditation for over 15 years. \n Our Immigration Department is recognised as a market leader, with over 160 specialist immigration lawyers nationwide handling matters ranging from business immigration and nationality applications to asylum, human rights, trafficking, and domestic abuse cases. We are proud to represent vulnerable individuals and ensure access to justice regardless of their circumstances. \n At Duncan Lewis, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where all employees can thrive and where our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. \n Join Duncan Lewis Solicitors and become part of a firm that combines legal excellence with a genuine commitment to making a difference in people's lives.

Role: Family Paralegal \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a motivated and talented Family Paralegal to join our highly regarded Family Department. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. \n Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." \n Our Family Department is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK for its expertise in family and matrimonial law. Described by The Legal 500 as "superbly reliable", "professional, personable, and very efficient", the team provides expert advice and representation across a wide range of family matters. Our specialists include solicitors accredited under the Law Society's Children Law and Family Law Advanced schemes, ensuring clients receive experienced advocacy and consistent support throughout their case. \n The department has extensive experience advising clients in complex and sensitive matters, including divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, injunctions, and maintenance disputes. The team also regularly acts for high-net-worth individuals, delivering practical and effective solutions tailored to each client's circumstances. \n Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise alongside highly respected family law specialists and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families. \n Duties and responsibilities \n As a Family Law Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting clients across a broad range of Family matters, assisting children, parents, guardians and family members through complex and often sensitive proceedings while helping to achieve the best possible outcomes for those involved. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Family matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Experience and qualifications \n The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine interest in Family Law and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. \n Essential requirements include: \n\n • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Demonstrate passion and legal experience in a broad range of Family Law\n, • Clear understanding and application of Family Laws\n, • Excellent legal research, drafting and analytical skills.\n, • Strong organisational and time management abilities.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.\n, • Professional, motivated and client-focused approach.\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and document management systems.\n\n Benefits \n We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional development, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including: \n\n • Competitive salary with structured pay review process\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service\n, • Additional birthday leave*\n, • Occupational sick pay*\n, • Payment of practising certificate and relevant professional membership fees*\n, • Access to extensive e-library resources and training webinars\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support\n, • Employee referral scheme\n, • Eye care vouchers\n, • Enhanced family-friendly benefits*\n, • DBS checks paid by the Company\n, • Flexible and hybrid working options, including part-time arrangements where appropriate\n, • Support for solicitor qualification and SQE1 examinations*\n, • Clear career progression opportunities\n, • Support for industry recognition, awards, and professional profile development\n, • Company Medical Cash Plan*\n\n *Subject to eligibility and Company policy. \n Company culture \n At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. \n Our long-standing Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation reflects our commitment to employee development, while our Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications demonstrate our dedication to excellence, innovation and security. \n We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed. \n Join a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference to the lives of clients across the UK.

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. \n \n Role: Domestic Assistant. \n Location: Brinds Well Day Nursery | Orpington | BR6 7PH. \n Contract: Permanent | 25 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. \n Working pattern: Monday-Friday between 08:00-13:00. \n Salary: £25,096.50 per annum (pro-rata) | £12.87 per hour. \n \n We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting one another to grow and succeed. \n \n Why join us? \n\n • Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.\n, • Work-life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax-free.\n, • Family childcare savings: If you have children or grandchildren, there's the potential for you to benefit from generously discounted childcare at Childbase Partnership nurseries, with savings of up to 50% for parents, and 27% for grandparents, depending on your contracted hours.\n, • Exclusive partner benefits: Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.\n, • Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service.\n, • Career development: Team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy.\n\n About us \n\n • We are employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend.\n, • We are number 1: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.\n, • We are community driven: Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for charity.\n, • We are environmentally responsible: Building a greener tomorrow our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy.\n\n About you \n\n • You are passionate about maintaining exceptional standards: You have experience of working as a professional Housekeeper or Cleaner, maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.\n, • You are diligent: Your knowledge of COSHH and the use of your initiative will ensure you uphold a safe environment as you re-stock supplies in bathrooms and kitchens, empty bins, sweep and mop floors, engage in high-level dusting, support the kitchen team with washing-up and take care of the laundry.\n, • You are an advocate for safeguarding: You will ensure the well-being of every child and all adults within the nursery are met.\n, • You are collaborative: You thrive as part of a team and enjoy building supportive and respectful relationships with others.\n\n \n We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required. If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will determine if an interview is the next step. \n \n Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.

HR Assistant \n\n • Job Type: Temporary\n\n We are seeking a dedicated HR Assistant to support our HR team by providing comprehensive administrative assistance across the Trust. This role is crucial for maintaining efficient HR operations and ensuring compliance with employment standards and school policies. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • \n HR Administration: \n \n • Draft and distribute employment-related documents such as contract changes and promotion letters.\n, • Manage the HR inbox, ensuring emails are correctly allocated.\n, • Conduct exit interviews and complete leaver actions promptly.\n, • Maintain confidential HR files and adhere to GDPR and data retention principles.\n, • Assist with the preparation of the annual staff workforce census and training actions.\n \n, • \n Access People (HR & Payroll system): \n \n • Update and maintain records accurately and timely.\n, • Assist with payroll submissions and system queries.\n, • Explore ways to streamline HR processes using the system.\n, • Prepare reports for stakeholders as needed.\n \n, • \n Employee Relations: \n \n • Address day-to-day employment queries and provide necessary support.\n, • Support absence management processes and liaise with Occupational Health providers.\n \n, • \n Recruitment & Onboarding: \n \n • Manage the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process.\n, • Advertise vacancies, support interview days, and conduct pre-employment checks.\n, • Ensure compliance with Safer Recruitment standards and maintain accurate staff files.\n \n, • \n General Responsibilities: \n \n • Uphold the school's ethos and values, ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies.\n, • Maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.\n, • Collaborate with colleagues across departments to foster a positive work environment.\n, • Participate in training and development activities and support the school's commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.\n \n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Proven experience in HR administration, preferably within an educational or similar setting.\n, • Familiarity with HRIS systems, ideally Access People.\n, • Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\n, • Commitment to professional development and learning.\n, • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.\n\n To apply for this HR Assistant position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. \n

Duncan Lewis Solicitors: \n Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. \n We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. \n Housing Department Background: \n Noted for its "sustained legal conviction combined with outstanding advocacy" our Housing team, is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK for its services in social housing UK-wide, providing assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. We handle both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services in homelessness, disrepair, eviction, succession for tenants, neighborhood problems, debt issues and possession proceedings. \n Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels (including the Higher Courts) and is extensively experienced at handling all housing related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Housing work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with a diverse caseload of public and private housing matters, such as: Homelessness applications and appeals; Disrepair claims; Eviction and possession proceedings; Property ownership disputes; Unlawful eviction cases; Succession rights for tenants; Neighbourhood and anti-social behaviour issues.\n, • Conducting your own advocacy where appropriate\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • Newly Qualified (NQ) Solicitor\n, • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Housing issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills\n, • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment\n, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Housing work including legal representation and legal help and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Housing related work\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n What we offer \n\n • A fantastic supportive team\n, • Strong career progression with support for legal awards and professional recognition\n, • Attractive salary package with supervision bonus*\n\n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce \n We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. \n APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY

Role: Immigration Paralegal / Caseworker (x3) – City of London \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking motivated and talented Immigration Paralegals / Caseworkers to join our highly regarded Immigration Department in the City of London. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier immigration practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. \n Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. With one of the UK's largest immigration law practices, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal services while staying true to our ethos: "We give people a voice." \n Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise alongside some of the UK's leading immigration law specialists. \n Duties and responsibilities \n As an Immigration Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting clients through a broad range of immigration matters, including both Legal Aid Agency funded and private client cases. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Reporting directly to the Department Director.\n, • Assisting with a wide range of immigration casework and advocacy matters.\n, • Meeting with clients, taking instructions, and preparing cases.\n, • Managing client correspondence and case communications.\n, • Preparing and submitting Legal Aid Agency funding applications.\n, • Drafting legal documents, witness statements, and supporting evidence bundles.\n, • Preparing immigration applications, representation letters, document indexes, and application forms to meet Home Office requirements.\n, • Attending client conferences, tribunals, and court hearings where appropriate.\n, • Maintaining accurate time recording and billing procedures.\n, • Implementing recommendations following file reviews and ensuring timely completion of actions.\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management procedures and regulatory requirements.\n, • Delivering outstanding client care with professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail.\n\n Experience and qualifications \n To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate a genuine passion for immigration law and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. \n Essential requirements include: \n\n • A strong academic background with a Law degree.\n, • Immigration Caseworker with IAAS Level 1 accreditation desirable.\n, • Previous experience working as an Immigration Paralegal, Caseworker, or Immigration Advisor.\n, • Experience handling publicly funded immigration matters.\n, • Strong understanding and practical application of UK Immigration Law.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.\n, • Ability to work independently while recognising when to seek guidance.\n, • Professional, self-motivated, and team-oriented approach.\n, • Commercial awareness and the ability to promote the firm's services.\n, • Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.\n\n Benefits \n We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional development, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including: \n\n • Competitive salary with structured pay review process\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service\n, • Additional birthday leave*\n, • Occupational sick pay*\n, • Payment of practising certificate and relevant professional membership fees*\n, • Access to extensive e-library resources and training webinars\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support\n, • Employee referral scheme\n, • Eye care vouchers\n, • Enhanced family-friendly benefits*\n, • DBS checks paid by the Company\n, • Flexible and hybrid working options, including part-time arrangements where appropriate\n, • Support for solicitor qualification and SQE1 examinations*\n, • Clear career progression opportunities\n, • Support for industry recognition, awards, and professional profile development\n, • Company Medical Cash Plan*\n\n *Subject to eligibility and Company policy. \n Company culture \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is more than just a law firm. We are a nationally recognised organisation committed to excellence, diversity, and social justice. \n We have been named among The Times Best Law Firms, awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards, and have maintained Investors in People Gold Accreditation for over 15 years. \n Our Immigration Department is recognised as a market leader, with over 160 specialist immigration lawyers nationwide handling matters ranging from business immigration and nationality applications to asylum, human rights, trafficking, and domestic abuse cases. We are proud to represent vulnerable individuals and ensure access to justice regardless of their circumstances. \n At Duncan Lewis, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where all employees can thrive and where our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. \n Join Duncan Lewis Solicitors and become part of a firm that combines legal excellence with a genuine commitment to making a difference in people's lives.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors: \n Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. \n Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. \n Department Background: \n Applauded by The Legal 500 has 'an extremely knowledgeable and hugely capable child care team’, our highly specialised Child Care Department is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories for its expertise in all aspects of child care law. \n The key aspect of our work is assisting guardians to represent a child and representing parents. We act for children, parents and family members to provide expert advice to adopted parents and the birth parents who are considering adoption. The department also advises same-sex couples on child care matters, including child care arrangements following divorce, separation or dissolution of a civil partnership, adoption, co-parenting and surrogacy. \n Setting us apart from other firms, the Child Care Law department consists of members of the Law Society Children and Family Panel Members. The majority are also members of the Association for the Lawyers for Children, and of Resolution (formerly known as the Solicitors Family Law Association). Duncan Lewis is one of few firms in the UK that are on the Lord Chancellor’s International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) referral list. We have acquired a number of kite-marks and accreditations which are testament to the quality of the specialised work our staff undertake. We have had several high profile cases, which have been reported, which include caste, underage marriages and international elements. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Child Care work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of public and private children cases including child abduction, child protection issues, special guardianship and adoption matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company.\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • NQ - 3 years PQE as Solicitor\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Family / Child Care related work\n, • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Strong management skills\n, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in child care issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Child Care work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n What we offer \n\n • A fantastic supportive team\n, • Excellent progression opportunities\n, • Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition\n\n Salary Structure (Outside London - In London) \n\n • NQ: £40,000 - £42,500\n, • 1 Year PQE: £42,000 - £44,000\n, • 2 Years PQE: £43,500 - £45,500\n, • 3 Years PQE: £45,000 - £47,000\n\n The Company will support your career progression if you decide to pursue Children Panel accreditation with the Law Society or Resolution. The total cost of progressing onto the Children panel is approximately £1700*. \n Children Law Accreditation Salary:- \n Moving forward we are looking to offer all new Children panel members a salary of: \n\n • £52,000 p.a. outside London. - £55,000 p.a. in London\n\n This salary will apply from the date you are registered as a panel member/accredited with the Law Society. \n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. \n We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. 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Role: Family Solicitor and Accredited Mediator \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a motivated and talented Family Solicitor & Accredited Mediator (or a Solicitor with a strong interest in qualifying as a Family Mediator) to join our highly regarded Family Department in Luton. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. \n Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." \n Our Family Department is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK for its expertise in family and children law. The team advises on a wide range of complex and sensitive matters, including divorce, child arrangements, domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, special guardianship, and financial disputes. Recognised for delivering exceptional client care and achieving positive outcomes, the department combines technical excellence with a compassionate approach. \n Joining Duncan Lewis offers the opportunity to work alongside highly respected family law specialists, contribute to the continued growth of our family mediation services, and make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families \n Duties and responsibilities \n As a Family Solicitor & Accredited Mediator, you will: \n\n • Report directly to the Department Director.\n, • Manage a varied caseload of family and child care matters, including both publicly and privately funded cases.\n, • Handle complex family law matters, including: Child abduction cases; Child protection issues; Special guardianship orders; Adoption matters; Domestic abuse cases; Divorce and financial remedy proceedings\n, • Provide expert legal advice and guidance to clients throughout their cases.\n, • Undertake advocacy where appropriate.\n, • Support and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors, and Caseworkers.\n, • Deliver training and development support within the department.\n, • Contribute to the expansion and development of the firm's family mediation services.\n, • Build and maintain professional relationships through networking and business development activities.\n, • Assist in marketing initiatives and generating new business opportunities.\n, • Promote excellent client care, particularly when supporting vulnerable clients and families.\n\n Experience and qualifications \n To be successful in this role, you will have: \n Essential Requirements: \n\n • A valid and current Practising Certificate.\n, • A minimum of 2 years' Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) in Family Law.\n, • Registration with the Law Society.\n, • Strong experience handling Family and Child Care matters.\n, • Excellent client care and communication skills.\n, • Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.\n, • Proven ability to work effectively within a team and contribute positively to a collaborative culture.\n, • Strong organisational and case management skills.\n\n Desirable Requirements: \n\n • Family Mediation Council Accredited (FMCA) status.\n, • Alternatively, a genuine and demonstrable commitment to training and qualifying as a Family Mediator.\n, • Previous supervisory or management experience.\n, • Experience working towards key performance indicators (KPIs).\n, • Experience conducting your own advocacy.\n, • Knowledge of both publicly funded and privately funded family law work.\n, • Expertise in adoption and complex child care matters.\n, • Strong networking, business development, and marketing capabilities.\n\n Benefits \n At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are committed to supporting our employees through a range of professional, financial, and wellbeing benefits, including: \n\n • Competitive remuneration package.\n, • Clear salary review and career progression opportunities.\n, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.\n, • 22 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus birthday leave.\n, • Company pension scheme.\n, • Ongoing training, professional development, and access to e-learning resources.\n, • Payment of practising certificate renewal fees and support for relevant professional accreditations (subject to eligibility).\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support, including Mental Health First Aiders.\n, • Company Medical Cash Plan (subject to eligibility).\n, • Employee referral scheme and eyesight test vouchers.\n, • Full payment of employment-related DBS checks.\n, • A supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities to help shape and grow our family mediation services.\n\n Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and company terms and conditions. \n Company culture \n At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. \n Our long-standing Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation reflects our commitment to employee development, while our Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications demonstrate our dedication to excellence, innovation and security. \n We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed. \n Join Duncan Lewis Solicitors and help shape the future of family law and mediation while making a genuine difference to the lives of families and children.

Ready todeliver the best patient carefromthe heart of our store?If your answer is yes, as a qualified Dispensing Optician, youcouldbearole model playing a key part in creating a warm, friendly atmosphere, and an outstanding store environment for our customers and industry-leading team. \n The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Dispensing Optician at Specsavers in Swiss Cottage - a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care. \n What's on offer? \n\n • Salary up to £36,000 depending on experience\n, • Performance related bonus\n, • Joining bonus up to £10,000 (terms apply) \n, • 33 days holiday plus your Birthday off\n, • Located just a 5 minute walk from the train station\n, • Pension contribution\n, • Exceptional clinical and professional development opportunities\n, • GOC & College fees paid\n, • WeCare- Employee support service to help you and your immediate family when need it most including Best Doctors second medical opinion service and 24/7 virtual GP \n Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app - your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement and moreWhat We'd Love To See\n\n Alongside being a qualified and GOC registered Dispensing Optician, we are searching for someone who shares our store's ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that isn't afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we're looking for a skilled Dispensing Optician to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward. \n Find out more \n If you like the sound of this opportunity, get in touch, we'd love to tell you more about it. Contact George Coleing on or email . \n #LI-GC1

Private Client Solicitor \n Legal 500 & Chambers, regional powerhouse with a stellar reputation \n I am working with a growing Legal 500 ranked law firm that is recognised for delivering high quality legal services and for its genuine investment in people at every stage of their career. Due to continued success, the firm is now seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join its well established and highly regarded team. \n The firm and benefits \n The firm offers a supportive and caring working environment, with wonderful colleagues and a strong team ethos. Fee earners benefit from the flexibility of both home and office working, alongside access to high quality work and excellent levels of support. \n Career development is a key focus, with access to a Law Society award winning Development Programme that provides structure and clarity for progression. Fee earners are supported by dedicated admin and paralegal resource, as well as IT and HR support designed to improve staff wellbeing. \n The firm offers a great salary and performance based bonus structure for lawyers, alongside an attractive benefits package including: \n\n • 24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and a loyalty holiday\n, • Workplace pension scheme\n, • Discounted legal services\n, • Travel schemes, including season ticket and parking loans\n, • Free eye tests and voucher scheme\n, • Regular staff events and social gatherings\n\n The role \n This is an excellent opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor up to 3 years PQE to manage a varied and high quality private client caseload within a supportive and collaborative environment. \n You will be responsible for your own files, handling a broad range of private client matters including Wills, estate administration, estate and tax planning, trust administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection work and other related advisory matters. You will also support colleagues across the team as required. \n As a client facing area of law, there will be an element of business development involved. You should be confident in establishing, growing and maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to the ongoing success of the firm. \n About you \n You will be a qualified Solicitor between NQ and 3 years PQE with experience or strong exposure to private client work. You will be an effective communicator, commercially aware and empathetic in your approach to clients. \n You will be ambitious and motivated, with a genuine desire to develop your career within a firm that offers clear and structured progression opportunities. \n The role is full time and based in the firm’s East London office, with flexibility to work from other offices as and when required. \n Get in touch! \n

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Administration and Client Service specialist with experience gained within an IFA/Wealth Management firm? Are you able to utilise your expertise to deliver a first class service to clients and colleagues? Are you looking for a firm with a strong ethos and client centric approach? If the answer to these questions is yes, this could be the ideal role for you. \n In order to build on their success in providing holistic advice to HNW clients, this innovative IFA practice requires a professional and proactive Administration professional to support an entrepreneurial IFA. You will act as the initial point of contact for client queries and well as liaising with product providers. In addition, you will manage and develop the administration and review process to ensure a first class service is provided to internal and external parties. Your work will cover Investment, Pension, Tax and Protection planning. \n The successful candidate will have knowledge and understanding of the Financial Planning process, ideally gained within an IFA practice. You will be able to manage new business processing and be highly IT literate with experience of Financial Services systems and Platforms. You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to work using your own initiative. Progress with professional qualifications is preferred. You must be able to work alone and as part of a team within a small firm and be able to use your skills and initiative to manage a varied workload. \n This is an excellent role within a forward thinking and innovative firm who are continually looking to improve and develop the services which they offer to their clients. \n In return, you will receive a generous basic package and the support to develop your skills and further your career. \n Sales Support Administrator, Administration, Investments, Financial Planning, Financial Services, Wealth Management, HNW, Holistic Financial Planning, New Business, Client Service. \n \n By applying for this role, you agree that we will hold and process your details in line with our Privacy Policy. Our Privacy Policy and information about how we use data can be found on our website

Our prestigious client, recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, is seeking an experienced Solicitor with around 5 years’ PQE+ to join their close-knit team and play a key role in driving the growth of their Private Client department. On offer are excellent benefits including hybrid working, health cash-back plan plus more. \n You will be joining a highly regarded practice recently named as one of The Times Best Places to Work and Best Law Firms to Work For 2025. Known as market leaders within the legal sector, they reward performance, provide outstanding support, and offer first-class training opportunities. \n The Private Client Solicitor wil demonstrate strong knowledge of: \n\n • Complex tax and trust matters\n, • Wills\n, • Probate\n, • Court of Protection work\n, • Deputyships\n, • Show proven interest and experience in business development\n\n Benefits for the Private Client Solicitor role: \n\n • Performance bonus scheme\n, • Hybrid working\n, • Wellbeing initiatives\n, • Long-service awards\n, • Health cash-back plan\n, • Structured career development programmes and many other incentives\n\n The Firm: \n The Legal 500 Firm, with a legacy spanning over a century, is widely acknowledged for its esteemed reputation. Boasting a sizable team of proficient lawyers who are dedicated to upholding the values of professionalism, clarity, respect, and genuine care, while providing an extensive range of expert legal services. Embracing a collaborative ethos, the firm cultivates a supportive atmosphere for both clients and colleagues, working towards achieving optimal outcomes. Recognising the effectiveness of teamwork, they understand that the best results emerge from collective efforts. \n Reach out to Mia Henderson at Law Staff for a confidential discussion about this Private Client Solicitor role, or apply now to secure this exceptional role with fantastic career prospects and a truly rewarding workplace. \n PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. \n In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003

? WORKING WITH US \n The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. \n We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. \n As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. \n Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. \n To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page. \n \n ? ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY \n We are seeking an exceptional Strategic HR Business Partner to join our central HR team. This is a rare opportunity to shape people strategy at scale, leading high impact initiatives that support over 5,000 colleagues and help drive better outcomes for more than 40,000 young people across our academies. \n Working closely with senior leaders, you will lead complex organisation wide projects across areas such as workforce planning, organisational design, pay and reward, retention and culture change. You will operate as a strategic advisor, influencing decision making at the highest level while turning ambitious people strategies into tangible results. \n If you are a forward thinking HR leader who thrives on driving transformation, building strong relationships and delivering meaningful change, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in a purpose led organisation dedicated to transforming lives through education. \n If you are excited by the opportunity to shape the future of our workforce and make a difference at scale, we'd love to hear from you. \n \n ? MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY \n Your responsibilities will include: \n Leading complex organisational change: \n\n • Leading large-scale or complex people programmes across multiple academies such as pay and reward re-design, job evaluation, strategic workforce planning or cultural change initiatives, owning the strategy, risk management and stakeholder alignment.\n, • Designing the overall approach to consultation and change management, setting the framework that operational HRBPs then apply locally and ensuring consistency\n, • Identifying opportunities to modernise and improve HR ways of working across the Federation, working closely with the HR Director to shape the broader HR operating model and take plans through to delivery\n\n Strategic workforce leadership \n\n • Acting as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leaders on workforce planning, organisational design and people strategy across the Federation\n, • Leading the development of Federation-wide HR strategies and initiatives (e.g. retention strategy, sickness absence management, pay and reward framework) from concept through to implementation\n, • Representing HR at a senior level in cross-functional strategic discussions, including with Finance and Education teams, ensuring workforce implications are built into wider Federation planning\n\n For a full list of responsibilities, please download the Job Pack. \n WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR \n We would like to hear from you if you have: \n\n • Substantial experience operating as a senior HR Business Partner or HR Manager, ideally in a large, multi-site organisation.\n, • Demonstrable experience leading organisational change projects with measurable outcomes.\n, • Experience of Pay & Reward change programmes and organisational design\n, • Relevant degree or CIPD qualification\n, • Strategic thinker who can translate workforce data and trends into practical, actionable recommendations.\n, • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including the credibility to challenge senior leaders constructively.\n\n For a full job specification, please download the Job Pack. \n \n ? APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION \n If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. \n Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. \n When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. \n A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. \n OUR VISION & VALUES \n Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high q...

Accountant \n Isleworth \n Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits \n Role Profile \n Bunzl UK & Ireland supplies, through a number of specialist distribution businesses, a range of more than 100,000 products including food packaging, disposable supplies, catering equipment, healthcare consumables and cleaning and safety products to supermarkets, retailers, hotels, restaurants and caterers, construction companies, healthcare providers and other users. \n As Bunzl's outsourced recruitment partner, Cast UK are delighted to be managing the recruitment of all hires for the FSSC and are currently looking to recruit an Accountant. \n As a member of the General Accounting team, the Accountant role will focus on delivering high quality General Accounting services to Bunzl UK & Ireland operating companies and supporting the FSSC processes and systems implementation programme. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Deliver General Accounting tasks and activities to Bunzl operating companies in own scope, such as period end close activities, reconciliations, analysis, posting adjustment entries, answering audit queries, KPI reporting etc\n, • Ensure accuracy and completeness of tasks and activities delivered\n, • Provide support to other General Accounting team members as required\n, • Support external and internal audits as required\n, • Support the transition of ERP systems, Finance/Accounting systems, management accounting processes and procedures to the Shared Service Centre\n, • Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency of existing processes and key business metrics, appropriately propose improvement opportunities to line manager\n, • Build a solid understanding of internal control design and operational efficiency and ensure ongoing compliance\n, • Build and maintain strong working relationships with Bunzl UK&I Finance teams and other internal and external parties as required\n, • Provide a high level of customer service to business partners & internal customers\n, • Observe and actively promote the Bunzl Health, Safety and Environment ethos and help building a fun and supportive environment in the Bunzl Finance Shared Service Centre\n\n Skills & Experience Required \n\n • Graduate Calibre Qualified Accountant\n, • Broad and sustained team management experience preferably in a Finance Shared Services environment\n, • Experience of designing, implementing, and operating robust financial controls.\n, • Proven experience in delivering and evaluating post-transformational change.\n, • Proven track record of delivering service in a fast-paced environment\n, • Experience of working to tight deadlines (peak activity) and managing a high volume of transactions.\n, • Strong Knowledge of ERP systems environment\n, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills\n\n Want to recruit a similar role? \n Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK or to discuss how we can find talent for your business then please visit \n \n

\n If you thrive in a fast-paced legal or professional services environment and take pride in delivering accurate, timely billing support, this could be an excellent next step for you.Our client, a well-established international law firm, is looking for a Billing Coordinator to join their Business Services function as part of a growing revenue team. You will support the business with the creation, review, and distribution of invoices, playing a key part in improving process efficiency, supporting accurate billing practices, and helping to optimise the firm's working capital.This is a predominantly remote role, with just one day per week in the office, offering a strong work-life balance alongside meaningful, varied work.What You'll Be Doing \n\n • Liaise with clients to obtain matter or purchase order numbers where required, and collaborate with internal fee-earning teams to ensure invoices comply with external counsel guidelines.\n, • Act as a subject matter expert on the firm's practice management system, identifying opportunities to improve billing functionality and enhance internal processes.\n, • Provide ad hoc support to the wider Finance team as needed, and ensure WIP comments and matter forecasts are recorded accurately and promptly.\n, • Conduct regular WIP reviews with fee earners and Finance colleagues to identify matters ready for billing.\n, • Manage billing email inboxes, respond to queries in a timely and professional manner, and ensure escalations are handled through to resolution, including the management of disputed invoices.\n, • Implement process improvements for new and existing matters, and monitor changes to client invoicing requirements to support timely payment.\n, • Manage the revenue cycle for specified partners, overseeing work-in-progress (WIP) and handling the end-to-end production of legal bills, from initial creation through to client distribution.\n, • Support the business with complex billing requirements, including bill amendments, reversals, write-offs, and database updates.\n\n What We're Looking For \n\n • The ability to work both collaboratively within a team and independently with minimal supervision, with an analytical and logical approach and sound judgement.\n, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.\n, • Commercial awareness and a strong team ethos, with a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality service.\n, • An excellent client service mindset, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach and clear, effective communication skills, both written and verbal.\n, • Previous experience in a billing role, ideally gained within a legal or professional services environment.\n, • High level of diligence and organisation, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.\n\n Nice to Have \n\n • Experience using Aderant tools and automated billing workflows.\n\n Why JoinOur client offers a collaborative, progressive working environment with a genuine commitment to supporting their people. They are proud of their open and progressive culture, and are committed to providing talented individuals with the opportunity to build rewarding careers. This role offers a predominantly remote working model (one day in the office per week), making it well suited to someone looking for flexibility alongside a substantive role within a respected international firm. \n \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.

Role: Immigration Solicitor (IAAS Level Supervisor status ) – City of London \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a motivated and talented Immigration Solicitor (accredited Supervisor) to join our highly regarded Immigration Department in the City of London. This is an excellent opportunity to further your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier immigration practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. \n Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. With one of the UK's largest immigration law practices, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal services while staying true to our ethos: "We give people a voice." \n Our Immigration Department is recognised as a market leader and ranked by The Legal 500 for its expertise across asylum, human rights, nationality, business immigration and appeals. With over 160 specialist immigration lawyers nationwide, the team is renowned for handling complex and high-profile matters while delivering outstanding outcomes for clients. \n Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to supervise and mentor legal team members, work on a broad range of challenging immigration matters, and contribute to the continued success of one of the UK's most respected immigration law practices. \n Duties and responsibilities \n As a Immigration Solicitor, you will manage a varied caseload of immigration matters, including both Legal Aid Agency funded and private client work, while providing supervision, guidance and support to junior team members in accordance with IAAS and regulatory requirements. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Reporting directly to the Department Director.\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Immigration work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Immigration work including; detained clients; victims of trafficking & torture; asylum work from initial applications through to Tribunal appeal and upper Court appeal matters; entry clearance applications and appeals and some judicial review work\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Preparing applications to meet Home Office requirements (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company\n\n Experience and qualifications \n\n • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Registered with the Law Society Immigration & Asylum Law Accreditation (IAAS level accreditation is essential)\n, • Be committed and highly driven to provide an excellent standard of service to our clients\n, • Strong management skills\n, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Immigration issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Immigration work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Immigration related work and some expertise on adoption matters\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary with structured pay review process\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service\n, • Additional birthday leave*\n, • Occupational sick pay*\n, • Payment of practising certificate and relevant professional membership fees*\n, • Access to extensive e-library resources and training webinars\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support\n, • Employee referral scheme\n, • Eye care vouchers\n, • Enhanced family-friendly benefits*\n, • DBS checks paid by the Company\n, • Flexible and hybrid working options, including part-time arrangements where appropriate\n, • Support for solicitor qualification and SQE1 examinations*\n, • Clear career progression opportunities\n, • Support for industry recognition, awards, and professional profile development\n, • Company Medical Cash Plan*\n\n *Subject to eligibility and Company policy. \n Company culture \n At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. \n We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed. \n Join a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference to the lives of clients across the UK.

Family & Childcare Solicitor - NQ level \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): \n Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos \n We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. \n Department Background: \n The Legal 500 independent legal directory applauds our Family legal team has “superbly reliable”, “professional, personable, and very efficient”. The department is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. Our family team includes solicitors who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring our clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. \n The Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Family law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of public and private Family / children cases including child abduction, child protection issues, special guardianship and adoption matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • A minimum of 3 years' PQE in Family Law, with proven experience managing a varied caseload of public and/or private family law matters.\n, • Must hold a valid Practising Certificate and be registered with the Law Society of England and Wales at the time of application.\n, • Strong management skills\n, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in child care issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Family / Child Care work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Family / Child-Care work-related work and some expertise on adoption matters\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n **Accredited Family Solicitor on the Family Law Panel (preferred). Children Panel Accreditation, Resolution membership, Abduction Panel accreditation, or other relevant Family Law accreditations would be advantageous, although a willingness to work towards accreditation would be highly desirable.. \n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. \n We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. \n If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, apply now or you can also visit our website and apply using our online process.

Role: Public Law Paralegal \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a motivated and talented Public Law Paralegals to join our highly regarded Public Law Department. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. \n Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." \n Our Public Law team is recognised by The Legal 500 as a "dynamic team" that is "exceptional in ability and reach." Ranked and recommended for its excellence nationwide, the department acts on both publicly funded and private matters, specialising in judicial review, civil liberties, human rights, and challenges against public bodies including the Home Office, HMRC, local authorities, and the NHS. The team has a strong track record of securing emergency relief, pursuing landmark cases through the higher courts, and representing vulnerable and marginalised individuals in matters that shape legal precedent and drive meaningful change. \n Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise alongside experienced Public Law practitioners committed to achieving the best outcomes for clients. \n Duties and responsibilities \n As a Public Law Paralegal, you will support the Public Law team in managing a broad range of challenging and rewarding matters. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Reporting directly to the Department Director and supervising solicitors.\n, • Assisting with public law casework, including Judicial Review matters.\n, • Taking instructions from clients and preparing cases.\n, • Drafting legal documents, witness statements, applications and correspondence.\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,\n, • Preparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)\n, • Preparing court bundles and supporting documentation.\n, • Undertaking legal research and preparing case summaries.\n, • Attending conferences and client meetings where required.\n, • Maintaining accurate time recording and file management procedures.\n, • Ensuring compliance with regulatory and departmental requirements.\n, • Providing excellent client care with a professional, proactive and empathetic approach.\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Experience and qualifications \n The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine interest in Public Law and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. \n Essential requirements include: \n\n • A strong academic background with a Law degree.\n, • Previous legal experience as a Paralegal, Caseworker or Legal Assistant.\n, • Experience or strong interest in Public Law and Judicial Review matters.\n, • Excellent legal research, drafting and analytical skills.\n, • Strong organisational and time management abilities.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.\n, • Professional, motivated and client-focused approach.\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and document management systems.\n\n \n Benefits \n We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional development, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including: \n\n • Competitive salary with structured pay review process\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service\n, • Additional birthday leave*\n, • Occupational sick pay*\n, • Payment of practising certificate and relevant professional membership fees*\n, • Access to extensive e-library resources and training webinars\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support\n, • Employee referral scheme\n, • Eye care vouchers\n, • Enhanced family-friendly benefits*\n, • DBS checks paid by the Company\n, • Flexible and hybrid working options, including part-time arrangements where appropriate\n, • Support for solicitor qualification and SQE1 examinations*\n, • Clear career progression opportunities\n, • Support for industry recognition, awards, and professional profile development\n, • Company Medical Cash Plan*\n\n *Subject to eligibility and Company policy. \n Company culture \n At Duncan Lewis, we are committed to excellence, diversity, and social justice. Our teams work on matters that have a genuine impact on people's lives, often representing vulnerable individuals and holding public bodies to account through expert legal representation. \n We foster an inclusive and collaborative working environment where talent is recognised, professional development is encouraged, and employees are supported to achieve their full potential. With award-winning training, clear progression pathways, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, Duncan Lewis offers an exceptional platform for building a successful legal career. \n Join a firm where your contribution matters and where you can help give people a voice.

Role: Public Law Solicitor \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a motivated and talented Public Law Solicitors to join our highly regarded Public Law Department. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. \n Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." \n Our Public Law team is recognised by The Legal 500 as a "dynamic team" that is "exceptional in ability and reach." Ranked and recommended for its excellence nationwide, the department acts on both publicly funded and private matters, specialising in judicial review, civil liberties, human rights, and challenges against public bodies including the Home Office, HMRC, local authorities, and the NHS. The team has a strong track record of securing emergency relief, pursuing landmark cases through the higher courts, and representing vulnerable and marginalised individuals in matters that shape legal precedent and drive meaningful change. \n Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise alongside experienced and professional Public Law practitioners committed to achieving the best outcomes for clients. \n Duties and responsibilities \n As a Public Law Solicitor, you will support the Public Law team in managing a broad range of challenging and rewarding matters. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Public Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Public Law work including: Unlawful detention; False imprisonment; Abuse by detention staff and removal escorts; Conditions in detention; Age assessments; Asylum support; Challenging non-appealable decisions; Challenging removal notices; NHS & Local Authority challenges; Policies, practices and decisions made by the Immigration and Asylum Tribunals (First-tier Tribunal / Upper Tribunal) ; Bail decisions\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Preparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company\n\n Experience and qualifications \n\n • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Be committed and highly driven to provide an excellent standard of service to our clients\n, • Strong management skills\n, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Public Law issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Working knowledge of the Legal Aid Guidance for Public Law matters and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Public Law related work\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n Benefits \n We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional development, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including: \n\n • Competitive salary with structured pay review process\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service\n, • Additional birthday leave*\n, • Occupational sick pay*\n, • Payment of practising certificate and relevant professional membership fees*\n, • Access to extensive e-library resources and training webinars\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support\n, • Employee referral scheme\n, • Eye care vouchers\n, • Enhanced family-friendly benefits*\n, • DBS checks paid by the Company\n, • Flexible and hybrid working options, including part-time arrangements where appropriate\n, • Support for solicitor qualification and SQE1 examinations*\n, • Clear career progression opportunities\n, • Support for industry recognition, awards, and professional profile development\n, • Company Medical Cash Plan*\n\n *Subject to eligibility and Company policy. \n Company culture \n At Duncan Lewis, we are committed to excellence, diversity, and social justice. Our teams work on matters that have a genuine impact on people's lives, often representing vulnerable individuals and holding public bodies to account through expert legal representation. \n We foster an inclusive and collaborative working environment where talent is recognised, professional development is encouraged, and employees are supported to achieve their full potential. With award-winning training, clear progression pathways, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, Duncan Lewis offers an exceptional platform for building a successful legal career. \n Join a firm where your contribution matters and where you can help give people a voice.

We are privileged to be working within a highly respected Investment Management organisation who proud themselves in focussing on client/customer relationships with the ethos being to help individuals with investment and financial planning, and provide technology to make things simple and clear. \n Based in the heart of the City and due to ongoing developments, they are now seeking a Financial Services Platform Services Manager on an initial 6-month fixed term contract where you will be responsible for: \n\n • Liaising extensively with financial planners, paraplanners and wealth managers (intermediaries), where you will develop ongoing strong relationships built on outstanding service for all and any queries that your clients and their clients have with the platform.\n, • Taking ownership of queries; analyse, research, and provide solutions using knowledge of the systems and processes.\n, • Ensuring all client and intermediary communication is accurate, appropriate, and delivered at the right time, including emails, letters, and platform updates.\n, • Inputting, manipulating, and maintaining data on the platform and client relationship management systems to perform required service tasks which can include processing ISA subscriptions and payment instructions in line with HMRC and company policies.\n, • Assisting in the testing of the development of the platform including writing and maintaining user acceptance testing scripts\n, • Evaluating, improving and streamlining the processes and procedures for servicing platform business.\n, • You will also work closely with the Platform Relationship Managers and Operations team to provide excellent customer service to the intermediary practices.\n\n Already possessing knowledge of the UK platform market, including the regulatory environment, coupled with experience of platform administration, including tax wrappers, any experience of retail investments and investment management (including operational knowledge) would be advantageous. \n Additionally, you will be someone who has the ability to build ongoing relationship, manage client expectations and be able plan, organise, actively listen to, troubleshoot and resolve customer queries. \n This is only a brief job description and further details are available.

We are seeking to recruit an Information Governance Officer to strengthen our Information Governance team. As a member of the team, the emphasis will be on delivering advice on data protection legislation and managing data protection compliance for our customers. \n This is an exciting full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract opportunity to join our team and make a meaningful impact. You'll have the opportunity to take on a key role, build valuable experience and contribute to an exciting period of growth and development within the organisation. \n The Information Governance Officer will take responsibility for ensuring documentation is completed to a high quality and supporting the Information Security Consultants as a dedicated Microsoft Security Subject Matter Expert. This role would suit a highly competent individual with strong communication, time management & technical skills. \n Amongst other task, you will be responsible for: \n · Completing Data Protection Impact Assessments and identifying ways to minimise and eliminate risk. \n · Develop and maintain policies and procedures, identifying areas for improvement. \n · Raise awareness and profile of Information Governance internally and with our clients. \n · Provide information governance support to our customers and advising on complex data protection issues. \n · Provide data protection training to both internal staff and our customers. \n · Assist with the investigation of personal data breaches. \n · Working on all Information Governance documentation including Policy and Procedure reviews and documenting changes to processes. \n · Keep up to date on news, best practice and changes to information legislation then communicate to the business where necessary. \n · Supporting the completion of individual rights requests, including Subject Access. \n Key Skills: \n\n • Attention to fine detail in all aspects of work including documentation of work undertaken\n, • Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic working environment and manage conflicting priorities to achieve deadlines\n, • Excellent communication skills\n, • Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders\n, • Excellent time management skills\n, • In depth knowledge of data protection legislation and its application within the not-for-profit sector\n, • A strong understanding on the application of the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) within the not-for-profit sector\n, • To be able to travel to various customer sites as and when required\n, • Prior experience working with not-for-profit organisations\n, • Documenting data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and advising organisations on data protection risks\n, • Experience with data subject rights, particularly Subject Access, including reviewing and redacting information using Adobe Acrobat\n\n The ideal candidate will have experience and/or certification in the following areas; \n · Hold a data protection qualification (i.e. GDPR Practitioner Certificate) \n · An understanding of the deployment of cookies and tracking technology \n · An understanding on how data protection applies to artificial intelligence \n \n Why Academia? At Academia, we are redefining the landscape of IT services across education, business, public sector and nonprofit sectors. As an innovative and rapidly expanding technology company, we're not just a supplier—we're a trusted partner to thousands of clients nationwide. \n With over 20 years of expertise, double-digit growth, a team of 300+ professionals and revenues exceeding £150 million in FY26, we've earned a reputation as a top-tier IT solutions provider. Our dedication has been recognised with prestigious industry accolades, including the coveted CRN Reseller of the Year award. \n Our ethos is simple: by delivering outstanding technology and ensuring it works seamlessly, we empower our clients to maximise their tech investments. Their IT success is our business. \n We foster a culture rooted in our people, teamwork, innovation, integrity, ambition and a commitment to exceptional customer service. Backed by Strive Capital since 2020, we're continuously expanding, exploring new frontiers with a strong financial and strategic foundation. \n Our dedicated Lifecycle Services division exemplifies our promise to sustainability, offering comprehensive IT lifecycle solutions that reduce environmental impact. \n At Academia, you'll find more than just a job—you'll find an opportunity to be part of one of the UK's most exciting tech success stories. If you're passionate about technology, eager to make an impact and ready to grow with a dynamic, supportive team, we'd love to hear from you. \n For more information on opportunities with Academia, visit our website. \n \n Benefits \n Heres a sneak peak at some of our employee benefits.. \n \n · Gym membership contribution \n · Health Cash Plan \n · Increased annual leave with length of service \n · Free annual leave on your birthday \n · Length of service bonus \n · Free Will Writing service \n · And more! \n \n

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Service Advisor to join a well-established dealership in Romford. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional looking to progress their career within the motor trade. \n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive basic salary of £30,000 per annum\n, • Realistic OTE of up to £45,000 per year\n, • Monday to Friday working hours, 8am to 6pm\n, • No weekend work, allowing for good work-life balance\n, • Supportive and professional team environment\n, • Opportunities for career development within a reputable dealership\n\n Duties: \n\n • Deliver excellent customer service and build strong customer relationships\n, • Book vehicle services and repairs efficiently, ensuring customer needs are met\n, • Produce accurate and detailed job cards and repair estimates\n, • Communicate effectively with the workshop team regarding job progress\n, • Upsell additional services and maintenance opportunities where appropriate\n, • Manage customer expectations and ensure satisfaction at all stages of the service process\n\n Requirements: \n\n • Proven experience as a Service Advisor within the motor trade\n, • Excellent communication and organisational skills\n, • Strong customer service ethos and a professional approach\n, • Ability to work within a fast-paced environment\n, • Full UK driving licence\n\n If you are a dedicated Service Advisor looking to join a reputable dealership with excellent earning potential, we would like to hear from you. \n Contact James Gilchrist, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Romford and Greater London today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity. \n Perfect Placement are specialists in Automotive Recruitment. So if you are looking for a New Job in the Motor Trade, be sure to contact our team today.

We are privileged to be working within a highly respected Investment Management organisation who proud themselves in focussing on client/customer relationships with the ethos being to help individuals with investment and financial planning, and provide technology to make things simple and clear. \n Based in the heart of the City and due to ongoing developments, they are now seeking a Financial Services Platform Services Manager on an initial 6-month fixed term contract where you will be responsible for: \n\n • Liaising extensively with financial planners, paraplanners and wealth managers (intermediaries), where you will develop ongoing strong relationships built on outstanding service for all and any queries that your clients and their clients have with the platform.\n, • Taking ownership of queries; analyse, research, and provide solutions using knowledge of the systems and processes.\n, • Ensuring all client and intermediary communication is accurate, appropriate, and delivered at the right time, including emails, letters, and platform updates.\n, • Inputting, manipulating, and maintaining data on the platform and client relationship management systems to perform required service tasks which can include processing ISA subscriptions and payment instructions in line with HMRC and company policies.\n, • Assisting in the testing of the development of the platform including writing and maintaining user acceptance testing scripts\n, • Evaluating, improving and streamlining the processes and procedures for servicing platform business.\n, • You will also work closely with the Platform Relationship Managers and Operations team to provide excellent customer service to the intermediary practices.\n\n Already possessing knowledge of the UK platform market, including the regulatory environment, coupled with experience of platform administration, including tax wrappers, any experience of retail investments and investment management (including operational knowledge) would be advantageous. \n Additionally, you will be someone who has the ability to build ongoing relationship, manage client expectations and be able plan, organise, actively listen to, troubleshoot and resolve customer queries. \n This is only a brief job description and further details are available.

Title: Property Litigation Solicitor - Nationwide opportunities \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a talented and driven Property Litigation Solicitor to join our highly regarded Litigation Department. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. \n Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." \n Our Litigation Department is recommended by The Legal 500 UK for its expertise in Commercial Litigation, Professional Negligence, Contentious Probate, and General Litigation. Acting for individuals, businesses, charities, and organisations, the team handles a wide range of complex disputes, including contract claims, civil fraud, insolvency, contentious probate, property disputes, and cross-border litigation. \n The department regularly represents clients in the High Court and Court of Appeal, providing strategic advice, effective dispute resolution, and robust representation. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-quality and complex litigation matters alongside highly experienced practitioners. \n Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation committed to professional development, innovation and delivering exceptional client service. \n Duties and responsibilities \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Report directly to the Department Director.\n, • Manage a varied litigation caseload, providing technical expertise and guidance where appropriate.\n, • Maintain a professional and proactive approach, delivering excellent client care and understanding clients' needs.\n, • Take client instructions, prepare cases, and manage correspondence.\n, • Maintain accurate time recording and file management procedures.\n, • Implement recommendations arising from file reviews promptly and effectively.\n, • Ensure compliance with departmental and regulatory requirements.\n\n Key tasks include: \n\n • Boundary disputes– resolving disagreements between neighbours about property lines.\n, • Landlord and tenant issues– dealing with rent arrears, lease breaches, eviction proceedings, and lease renewals.\n, • Rights of way and easements– advising on access rights and usage of land.\n, • Nuisance and trespass claims– acting where someone’s use of their property interferes with another’s.\n, • Disputes over property ownership– handling cases like co-ownership disagreements or claims under trusts.\n, • Development issues– disputes related to property development, including restrictive covenants and planning.\n, • Disrepair– acting for landlord and tenant\n, • Mortgage Repossessions\n, • Commercial property matters- lease related matters - dilapidations, arrears of rents , lease forfeiture\n\n Experience and qualifications \n\n • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Excellent analytical and organizational skills\n, • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment\n, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Litigation work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with Probate Litigation related work\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n Benefits \n At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are committed to supporting our employees through a range of professional, financial, and wellbeing benefits, including: \n\n • Competitive remuneration package.\n, • Clear salary review and career progression opportunities.\n, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.\n, • 22 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus birthday leave.\n, • Company pension scheme.\n, • Ongoing training, professional development, and access to e-learning resources.\n, • Payment of practising certificate renewal fees and support for relevant professional accreditations (subject to eligibility).\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support, including Mental Health First Aiders.\n, • Company Medical Cash Plan (subject to eligibility).\n, • Employee referral scheme and eyesight test vouchers.\n, • Full payment of employment-related DBS checks.\n, • A supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities to help shape and grow our family mediation services.\n\n Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and company terms and conditions. \n Company culture \n At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. \n Our long-standing Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation reflects our commitment to employee development, while our Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications demonstrate our dedication to excellence, innovation and security. \n We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed. \n Join a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference to the lives of clients across the UK.

We are privileged to be working within a highly respected Investment Management organisation who proud themselves in focussing on client/customer relationships with the ethos being to help individuals with investment and financial planning and provide technology to make things simple and clear. \n Based in the heart of the City and due to ongoing developments, they are now seeking a SIPP Administrator to join them on an initial 6-month fixed term contract, with responsibility: \n\n • Providing administrative support to their SIPP team including on-boarding, maintaining, and monitoring all administration of the SIPP operations, whilst ensuring quality service and adherence to service levels.\n, • Processing all SIPP client on boarding, to include checking all documentation before final submission to ensure it complies with company and HMRC guidelines.\n, • Setting up and maintain client, portfolio and account data in internal and Pershing systems in an accurate and timely manner.\n, • Ensuring all payrolls are processed in an accurate and timely manner\n, • Monitoring all benefit requests and maintaining sell and withdraws via internal systems and operation teams to ensure payroll is met\n, • Completing AML checks for new and existing clients including KYC and bank account validation checks\n, • Liaising closely with front office and Transitions teams to ensure efficient completion of SIPP on boarding and SIPP transfers\n\n Possessing proven experience in the administration of SIPPS (any payroll processing experience would be beneficial), as well as knowledge of client account records, including AML client ID guidelines and a understanding and knowledge of MiFID II requirements \n Additionally, the client is seeking someone with accuracy, organisation, thoroughness, and attention to detail, coupled with an excellent telephone manner including the ability to actively listen to, troubleshoot and resolve customer queries. \n The role is offered on a hybrid working pattern (2-days in the office) together with ongoing training and development and a highly attractive remuneration package. \n \n Further details are available.

Role: Children Law Solicitor Director (x3) - Nationwide opportunities \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors: \n Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos \n Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. \n Department Background: \n Applauded by The Legal 500 has 'an extremely knowledgeable and hugely capable child care team’, our highly specialised Child Care Department is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories for its expertise in all aspects of child care law. \n Our Child Care Law department approaches each case with a level of understanding only achievable through specializing in Child Care law. The key aspect of our work is assisting guardians to represent a child and representing parents. We act for children, parents and family members to provide expert advice to adopted parents and the birth parents who are considering adoption. The department also advises same-sex couples on child care matters, including child care arrangements following divorce, separation or dissolution of a civil partnership, adoption, co-parenting and surrogacy. \n Setting us apart from other firms, the Child Care Law department consists of members of the Law Society Children and Family Panel Members. The majority are also members of the Association for the Lawyers for Children, and of Resolution (formerly known as the Solicitors Family Law Association). Duncan Lewis is one of few firms in the UK that are on the Lord Chancellor’s International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) referral list. We have acquired a number of kite-marks and accreditations which are testament to the quality of the specialised work our staff undertake. We have had several high profile cases, which have been reported, which include caste, underage marriages and international elements. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Child Care work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of public and private children cases including child abduction, child protection issues, special guardianship and adoption matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • 3 Years+ PQE\n, • Registered with the Law Society and Children Panel Membership is desirable. The ideal candidate will be committed and highly driven.\n, • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Strong management skills\n, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Child Care issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Working knowledge of the publically funded Child Care work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Child Care work related work and some expertise on adoption matters\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. \n We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. \n If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, apply now or you can also visit our website and apply using our online process.

Position: Optometrist Location: Dartford, Kent Salary: Up to £70,000 + bonus Working hours: Full time or part time - happy to discuss flexible working Experience level: This role is open to both newly qualified and experienced Optometrists who are registered with the GOC \n Specsavers in Dartford are looking for an ambitious and talented Optometrist to join them. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Optometrist at Specsavers in Dartford - a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care. \n What's on offer? \n\n • Up to £70,000 + bonus \n, • Full time or part time - happy to discuss flexible working\n, • Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app\n, • WeCare- UK confidential employee helpline\n, • Specsavers Perks - Perks is our discounted benefits scheme, which helps you to save money on a range of products and services like travel, home, motoring and health and leisure\n, • Pension contribution\n, • Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities - we have a proven track record of ensuring our Optometrist's achieve their career goals\n, • Support with CPD points\n, • Professional fees paid\n, • Access to the latest clinical technology such as OCT \n\n We are passionate about the clinical & professional development of our team, and as our new Optometrist, we want to support you every step of the way. Through open conversations and regular 1-2-1's, we will work together to tailor-make a career that suits you. There are so many areas to explore; from WOPEC qualifications and independent prescribing to paediatric accreditations or enhanced optical services, ILM courses, Pre-Reg supervision and the Specsavers Partnership scheme (Pathway). Along with your clinical expertise - this will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. Whatever your ambitions, we'll do everything we can to help you be the best you can be. \n What we're looking for \n Alongside being a qualified and GOC registered Optometrist, we are searching for someone who shares our store's ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop, and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that isn't afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we're looking for a skilled resident Optometrist to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward. \n If you like the sound of this opportunity, get in touch, I'd love to tell you more about it. Please get in touch at , call me on or drop me a WhatsApp message. \n #LI-BM1

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Alleyn's Hampstead Nursery & Junior Cognita has formed a partnership with the Alleyn’s Schools Group to establish two leading independent day schools in north London. This pioneering collaboration brings together one of the world’s most influential education groups, Cognita, which educates over 100,000 students across 20 countries, and Alleyn’s, south London’s finest co-educational day school and Co-educational School of the Year 2025. As part of this partnership, North Bridge House Regent’s Park Prep and North Bridge House Hampstead have become Alleyn’s schools. Alleyn’s Regent’s Park successfully transitioned in September 2025, welcoming pupils aged 3–11. Alleyn’s Hampstead followed in September 2026, offering an exceptional education for pupils aged 2–18 and bringing the distinctive Alleyn’s ethos of academic excellence, creativity, and care to north London. Due to internal movement, the school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Head – Strategy and Innovation to join our fantastic team. The Deputy Head (Strategy & Innovation) will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of the school, leading the development and delivery of a forward-thinking educational vision that reflects the values of the Alleyn’s Partnership and the Alleyn’s Playbook. Working closely with the Head and Senior Leadership Team, you will drive innovation across teaching, learning, technology and school culture, ensuring students are equipped with the skills, knowledge and mindset needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. The role will lead curriculum innovation, champion teaching excellence and oversee the school’s digital and AI strategy, embedding ethical and impactful approaches to educational technology. You will also build strong partnerships across the Alleyn’s Schools Group, Cognita network and wider community, while identifying new opportunities for growth, collaboration and enhanced educational outcomes. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will help foster a culture of continuous improvement, creativity and ambition across the school. We are seeking an inspiring and forward-thinking educational leader with a strong track record of delivering outstanding teaching, learning and pastoral outcomes. The successful candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status and bring significant leadership experience, a deep understanding of curriculum development and safeguarding, and the ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement across a school community. With excellent communication and relationship-building skills, they will be able to engage confidently with pupils, parents, staff and external partners, influencing others through a collaborative and authentic leadership style. They will be approachable, resilient and emotionally intelligent, with the integrity and judgement to make difficult decisions when required. Energetic, adaptable and committed to lifelong learning, they will be passionate about educational excellence, embrace innovation, and share Alleyn’s values and ambition for the future. • Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience, • Teacher’s Pension, • Free lunch provided during Term Time, • School holidays and public holidays, • School fee discount, • Exclusive third-party discounts, • Ongoing professional development The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 4th October 2026 Shortlisting Date: Week commencing 5th of October 2026 Interviews: Wednesday 14th of October 2026 Final Interviews: Thursday 15th of October 2026 Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is included within the Application Guidance. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background. Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The University of London The University of London is a leading UK provider of distance and digital education internationally, offering programmes to 45,000 students in 190 countries around the world. Although proudly rooted in London, our community and impact are global. We are a national leader in the humanities, and we promote their value to society and the economy through knowledge creation and exchange. We are also a federation of 17 world class higher education institutions, with collaboration at the heart of our ethos. The University of London federation is a collective community of more than 240,000 learners and 50,000 staff, delivering world-leading research across all disciplines. Our passion for increasing access to education and mobilising the collective power and expertise of the federation is central to our ability to transform lives around the world and address the global challenges of the future. The Role The assessment coordinator will be organising a range of assessment duties to ensure that agreed SLAs are adhered to. They will assist the Assessment Manager and deputise for them in their absence. They will also be expected to assist in the training and managing of staff within their team, as well as learn key assessment processes within SITS client server. For a full role profile, please refer to the job description below. Further information To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application and CV (by clicking ‘apply for job’ at the bottom of this page) before the closing date at midnight on 5th October 2026. If you wish to be considered for both the full time position as well as the secondment then please state this in your covering letter. Preferential consideration will be given to the University redeployment pool. The University currently operates a Hybrid Working framework involving a mix of working remotely and in the office. Typically, the majority of employees will be able to agree to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week, role dependent, however will be required to attend on specific days for training or team meetings. The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented at all levels within the University. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description. Pursuing excellence in education and equal opportunities.

BIM Project Lead - London, Bicester or NewcastleRED are an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients.Through our market leading technical expertise, we enable the world’s digital infrastructure and develop the built environment whilst also helping clients realise ambitious plans for zero carbon-built environments. We cover the entire life cycle of any building project, with our broad capability offering saving our clients time, money, and effort. Our approach is centred around listening to our clients and interacting energetically with our fellow project stakeholders. We add value with our people, client service ethos, global delivery strategy, technical ability, and attitude.We now seek an experienced BIM Project Lead to be based out of our London, Bicester or Newcastle office.Role Responsibilities:Planning and Project Management: Communicate project resourcing requirements to the Local BIM Manager. Liaise with design teams including supply chain to ensure that technical information and outputs are produced and deliver in line with information requirements, and industry standards. Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders such as client, project managers, and design managers. Setting up BIM project environments: Lead the mobilisation process by setting up CDEs, model and drawing templates, 2d and 3d content. Interpret and implement client requirements on project assignments. Coordinate with project teams to integrate BIM processes into project planning and execution. Production: Lead the production and maintenance of BIM models, drawings, schedules, and specifications using Autodesk BIM360/ACC, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements. Lead the production and maintenance of interrogation and coordination model files including clash management activities and associated reports, fly-throughs, and other outputs using Autodesk Navisworks Manage and Autodesk BIM360 / ACC. Support: Provide technical support and training to team members on BIM software and best practices. Liaise: Be the client-facing Single Point of Contact (SPOC). Liaise with clients regarding all CAD and BIM aspects of a design project.Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to resolve design and construction issues.Work closely with the Local, Regional and Global BIM leaders to input into training and development plans for all 2D and 3D modelling staff. Implement strategy on projecMeet: Conduct regular BIM coordination meetings and clash detection sessions with multi-discipline teams including setting agendas, tracking progress, achievements, programme, risks, distributing actions, etc. Attend project meetings and presentations either in person or video-calls to present live 3D modelling progress, clash management reports, walk-throughs etc to project teams and client teamsQA:Ensure compliance with client information requirements, industry standards, and company policies by auditing 2D CAD drawings and 3D models, including outputs generated in any business areas. This includes file naming convention, attributes and values, Level of Information Need, Segregation and Federation, vendor’s and internal content compliance, materials, modelling and drafting standards, etc. Drive excellence: Have an innovative and holistic approach to sustainability in the context of construction design and modelling. Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation within the BIM framework. Ethics: Act in an ethical manner and follow the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines. Exercise straight forward technical and professional judgement using company policy, standards and procedures to guide actions and decisions. Role Requirements Essentials: Must be fluent in English. Excellent communication skills. Leadership skills (previous team leadership experience essential). Excellent Presentation skills. Ability to cope with periods of heavy client workload, and a strong drive to deliver and lead others to deliver. Excellent attention to detail. Self-motivated. Proven track record in the creation of project BIM Execution Plans. Knowledge of MS 365 i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc. Ability to prioritise own workload. Ability to work to deadlines. Excellent knowledge of authoring software such as Autodesk Revit and Autodesk AutoCAD as well as coordination and interrogation software such as Autodesk Navisworks Manage, and CDEs such as Autodesk BIM 360 and ACC, with a focus on MEP and multidisciplinary process-focused construction project environments. Including the setting up of drawing templates, building of parametric parts libraries and use of intelligent duct and pipe routingBSC/BEng, BTEC National Dip in Building Services, Construction, BIM, or equivalent demonstrable experience in a relevant engineering discipline. Minimum of five years’ experience using Autodesk Revit in project environments. Proven track record of 3d modelling and coordination on construction projects within CAD/BIM environments. Desirable: Hold relevant qualifications or certificates in BS EN ISO19650, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks, Autodesk AutoCAD. Extensive experience working under BS EN ISO19650, PAS 1192, BS8888, or equivalent. Experience of working within a contractors drawing office (site based) producing coordinated construction/ installation workshop drawings using 3D modelling software. Experience in a global consultancy ideally with construction phase experience, Stage 0 - Stage 4, 5, and beyond. Proven track record in the setting up and management of BIM Model management platforms / CDEs i.e. Autodesk BIM 360, Autodesk Construction Cloud, etc. Proven track record in the creation of Project BIM Execution Plans (BEP). Proven track record in the development and management of company CAD/BIM standards and alignment to industry AEC standards. Sound knowledge of key regional, UK and European H&S issues and legislation. Previous experience of working in a global business (desirable). A valid cscs card (desirable).BenefitsRED offers a variety of benefits, including but not limited to:23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years’ serviceHoliday purchase and buy back schemeHybrid WorkingContributory company pension schemeHealthcare Scheme (Company funded cover is dependant on level)Non-contractual bonus awardsTraining sponsorshipCharity volunteering leaveWellness days/ initiatives.Salary commensurate with experience.Our people work in friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders.We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an equal opportunities employer.*This role will ideally suit those with the right to live & work in the UK without restrictions.RED is a company of Tractebel.