15 Borough Council jobs in the United Kingdom
Interpreter Translator Required In Brentwood Borough Council
Posted 11 days ago
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Are you looking for an interpreter job in Brentwood Borough Council?
Do you want flexible hours with competitive rates?
We are urgently recruiting for freelance interpreters to work within various settings such as the NHS, Local Authorities, Police, Probation and other public and private organisations.
Established in 2001, Language Empire provides professional interpreting and translation services to the public and private sectors across the UK. We have been offering our services in the UK for over 20 years, covering hundreds of basic languages and dialects across the UK. If you can speak one or more foreign languages and would like a crucial role involving politics, business, health care and public service, this could be the role for you!
We are currently recruiting for:
- Face-to-Face Interpreters
- Telephone Interpreters
- Video Interpreters
- Translators
Please note this is a self-employed position
The Job
Interpreting involves listening to, understanding and memorizing content in the original ‘source’ language, then reproducing the speech into the ‘target’ language with 100% accuracy.
You will:
- Interpret for people using legal, health and local government services
- Check the non-English speakers understanding after each sentence
- Conference, consecutive and public service interpreting
- Dealing with highly confidential information
- Liaise between the service user and service provider
Requirements
- Fluent in English and another language
- All applicants must have the right to work in the UK
- You must be aged 21 or over
- Formal qualifications such as:
- Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI)
- Community Interpreting
- NRPSI, CIOL, ITI registered is advantageous
- Degree in Translation/Interpreting/Languages
- Any other interpreting related qualification
Benefits
- Flexible working to fit around your schedule
- Work from the comfort of your own home
- Be your own boss
- Ongoing help and support from our dedicated in-house team
- Continuous professional development and support
Once your registration has been approved, you will be contacted for any job opportunities in and around your locality.
Local Authority Designate
Posted 14 days ago
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Senior HRBP - Local Authority
Posted 6 days ago
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My client in Greater London is looking to appoint a talented Senior HR Business Partner on a Contract basis.
The successful candidate will ensure delivery of the provision of consistently sound HR advice and support to managers on all aspects of people management.
What's on offer:
- Salary: 400 per day, inside IR35
*negotiable based on experience
*please submit your CV with the rate you require
- Hybrid working
- Contract type: Contract
- Hours: Monday to Friday
About the role:
Based in Greater London (Hybrid):
- Provide KPI's reports on ER/HR case management data and trends
- Attend / Facilitate Directorate Management Team meetings
- Arrange / Facilitate Appeals panel and provide advice as necessary
- Review, development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
About you:
You will have the following experiences:
- Extensive experience in a similar role
- CIPD Qualified
- Sound experience of delivering a quality, proactive and customer-focussed HR advisory and consultancy service
- Local Authority experience is essential
How to apply
- Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
- Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
About Spencer Clarke Group
Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.
When you join us, you will receive:
- Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
- Free DBS checks
- Post Placement Aftercare
- Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals
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Senior HRBP - Local Authority
Posted 1 day ago
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My client in Greater London is looking to appoint a talented Senior HR Business Partner on a Contract basis.
The successful candidate will ensure delivery of the provision of consistently sound HR advice and support to managers on all aspects of people management.
What's on offer:
- Salary: 400 per day, inside IR35
*negotiable based on experience
*please submit your CV with the rate you require
- Hybrid working
- Contract type: Contract
- Hours: Monday to Friday
About the role:
Based in Greater London (Hybrid):
- Provide KPI's reports on ER/HR case management data and trends
- Attend / Facilitate Directorate Management Team meetings
- Arrange / Facilitate Appeals panel and provide advice as necessary
- Review, development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
About you:
You will have the following experiences:
- Extensive experience in a similar role
- CIPD Qualified
- Sound experience of delivering a quality, proactive and customer-focussed HR advisory and consultancy service
- Local Authority experience is essential
How to apply
- Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
- Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
About Spencer Clarke Group
Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.
When you join us, you will receive:
- Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
- Free DBS checks
- Post Placement Aftercare
- Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals
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Head of HR - Local Authority
Posted 15 days ago
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My client in Nottingham is looking to appoint a talented Head of HR on a Contract basis.
This role plays a pivotal part in driving operational excellence, leading transformational change, and embedding a joined-up, customer-focused approach to HR service delivery.
What's on offer:
- Salary: 600 - 650 per day, inside IR35
*negotiable based on experience
*please submit your CV with the rate you require
- Hybrid working
- Contract type: Contract
- Hours: Monday to Friday
About the role:
Based in Nottingham (Hybrid):
- HR Business Partnering - ways of working review and embedding strategic service offer
- Review of strategic workforce planning including design of data packs, options for talent management / succession planning
- Support for workforce transformation - org design, functional design changes and vacancy management
- Embedding HR operating model changes and input on HR continuous improvement
About you:
You will have the following experiences:
- Extensive experience in a similar role
- Chartered Membership of CIPD
- Evidence of working successfully in partnership across different sectors
- Local Authority experience is essential
How to apply
- Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
- Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
About Spencer Clarke Group
Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.
When you join us, you will receive:
- Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
- Free DBS checks
- Post Placement Aftercare
- Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals
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Head of HR - Local Authority
Posted 1 day ago
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My client in Nottingham is looking to appoint a talented Head of HR on a Contract basis.
This role plays a pivotal part in driving operational excellence, leading transformational change, and embedding a joined-up, customer-focused approach to HR service delivery.
What's on offer:
- Salary: 600 - 650 per day, inside IR35
*negotiable based on experience
*please submit your CV with the rate you require
- Hybrid working
- Contract type: Contract
- Hours: Monday to Friday
About the role:
Based in Nottingham (Hybrid):
- HR Business Partnering - ways of working review and embedding strategic service offer
- Review of strategic workforce planning including design of data packs, options for talent management / succession planning
- Support for workforce transformation - org design, functional design changes and vacancy management
- Embedding HR operating model changes and input on HR continuous improvement
About you:
You will have the following experiences:
- Extensive experience in a similar role
- Chartered Membership of CIPD
- Evidence of working successfully in partnership across different sectors
- Local Authority experience is essential
How to apply
- Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
- Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
About Spencer Clarke Group
Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.
When you join us, you will receive:
- Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
- Free DBS checks
- Post Placement Aftercare
- Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals
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Business Support Officer with local authority experience
Posted 1 day ago
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Care First Recruitment are currently recruiting Local Authority Business Officers for various London Boroughs
JOB PURPOSE : To process invoices for repairs, major works and services across the directorate to ensure the function consistently complies with the councils standing orders and financial regulation. Assisting with the preparation and checking of service charge costs for works and services .
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Planning Lawyer - Peterborough City Council
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Planning and Highways Lawyer – Peterborough City Council
£53,895 – £59,516 + Excellent Benefits | Permanent | Hybrid (2 days in office)
Major Developments. Strategic Growth. Legal Influence.
Join a council that’s actively shaping its future. With large-scale regeneration underway – including the landmark Station Quarter project – Peterborough offers planning lawyers a career-defining opportunity to work on transformational development and infrastructure schemes.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Drafting and negotiating Section 106 agreements and planning obligations
- Advising on major development proposals, including regeneration and transport infrastructure
- Representing Legal Services at Planning Committee
- Supporting planning appeals, enforcement cases, and judicial review challenges
- Advising on highways law , including agreements and adoption processes
- Working closely with planners, developers, engineers and senior stakeholders
- Providing robust legal frameworks that enable sustainable growth and regeneration
Why This Role Stands Out
- Strategic Projects – Help deliver the Station Quarter and other major regeneration schemes
- Tangible Impact – Your legal work helps shape communities, infrastructure and investment
- Professional Growth – With a high volume of development, there’s scope to deepen your expertise quickly
- Committee Advocacy – Gain valuable public law experience and build your confidence advising elected members
- Balanced Working – Enjoy a hybrid model with strong team support and career progression
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx Fellow
- Solid planning law experience, ideally with exposure to complex development agreements
- Strong understanding of Section 106 and highways law
- Confidence in presenting legal advice in committee and stakeholder settings
- Commercial awareness and the ability to navigate multi-party negotiations
- Interest in regeneration, infrastructure, and the development process
Want to find out more?
Contact Nik Stoate at Venn Group :
Employment Lawyer - Peterborough City Council
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Employment Lawyer – Peterborough City Council
£49,764 – £53,895 + Excellent Benefits | Permanent | Hybrid (2 days in office)
Define the Role. Shape Policy. Be the Expert.
This is a rare chance to take full ownership of employment law within a local authority. Peterborough City Council is hiring its first dedicated Employment Lawyer, a brand-new role where you’ll lead from day one and influence people policy across the organisation.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Advising on the full range of employment law issues
- Advise on complex tribunal cases
- Representing the Council in Employment Tribunals
- Working closely with HR to shape policy and reduce legal risk
- Drafting contracts, policies, settlement agreements, and guiding on investigations
- Advising on TUPE, restructures, and organisational change
- Leading on legal responses to employment-related complaints and procedures
Why This Role is Different
- Greenfield Opportunity – Build the employment law function from the ground up
- Strategic Influence – Work in true partnership with HR and senior leaders
- Visible Impact – Directly shape the Council’s people practices and policies
- Flexibility – Just 2 days a week in-office, with modern hybrid working setup
- Supportive Culture – Join a collaborative, forward-thinking legal team
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx Fellow
- Strong employment law experience, including tribunal representation
- Confidence advising senior stakeholders and presenting legal advice clearly
- A strategic, pragmatic mindset with a collaborative working style
- Interest in shaping internal policy and being a trusted go-to advisor
Want to know more?
Contact Nik Stoate at Venn Group :
Property Lawyer - Peterborough City Council
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Property Lawyer – Peterborough City Council
£49,764 – £53,895 + Excellent Benefits | Permanent | Hybrid (2 days in office)
Join a supportive, experienced team at the centre of Peterborough’s transformation. As a Property Lawyer, you’ll manage a broad commercial property caseload – supporting everything from land deals and leasing to major regeneration schemes like the Station Quarter.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Advising on acquisitions, disposals, and commercial lease negotiations
- Drafting leases, licences, option agreements and asset-related contracts
- Handling landlord and tenant matters, including rent reviews, lease renewals, and dilapidations
- Supporting regeneration and infrastructure projects with strategic legal input
- Advising on agricultural property transactions and academy leases (with support as needed)
- Collaborating with developers, agents, and internal teams on complex deals
Why This Role Stands Out
- Genuine Variety – Handle everything from estate management to cutting-edge regeneration
- Strategic Impact – Your work directly enables development, infrastructure, and local services
- Experienced Team – Join a stable, friendly team that values collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Growth Opportunity – Broaden your expertise across the full range of commercial property law
- Work-Life Balance – Hybrid model, no long hours, and a well-connected, supportive office
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx Fellow
- Strong experience in commercial property transactions
- Confidence managing leases, landlord/tenant issues, and negotiations
- A clear communicator and team player who can manage multiple matters simultaneously
Interested?
Reach out to Nik Stoate at Venn Group :