37 City Council jobs in the United Kingdom

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

£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 :

Civil Litigation Lawyer – Peterborough City Council

£53,895 – £59,516 + Excellent Benefits | Hybrid (2 days in office) | Permanent

Shape services. Protect the vulnerable. Build your expertise.

Join a respected in-house team where your work directly improves lives. Peterborough’s Civil Litigation team is well-established, collaborative, and trusted – with a strong track record in housing, homelessness and adult social care law.

The Role

You'll manage a varied and interesting caseload, with a focus on:

• Judicial Review – especially in housing and social care contexts
• Civil Litigation – covering contracts, regulatory disputes, and more
• Court work – typically once a month, with a healthy balance of advocacy and advisory
• Strategic Advice – helping shape how frontline services are delivered

Why Join?

• Real impact – Your advice helps protect essential services and safeguard the vulnerable
• Work-life balance – Hybrid working with strong support and flexibility
• Supportive team – Experienced colleagues, no egos, no silos
• Career development – Strong CPD support and space to grow your specialisms
• Security & benefits – Permanent post, LGPS pension, car lease scheme and more

We’re Looking For

• A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx Fellow
• Solid experience in civil litigation, ideally with JR or housing/public law exposure
• Someone confident advising clients and representing in court
• A strong team player with sound judgement and practical instincts

Want to know more?

Reach out to Nik Stoate at Venn Group –

Your new company
Oxford City Council are proud to be the only local authority in Oxfordshire who are also a registered provider of social housing, overseeing a varied portfolio of 8,000 homes within the region. Your leadership will be essential in tackling asset investment priorities whilst shaping a vibrant culture of collaboration and accountability across teams. Joining Oxford City Council in this Head of Housing Assets role is your opportunity to work with the team to closely redefine the approach to asset management, investment, and compliance in what is an ever-changing housing landscape.


Your new role
You will lead the strategic management of the housing revenue account assets, ensuring effective maintenance, compliance, and enhancement of housing stock. This role involves developing and implementing asset management strategies, managing budgets, and adherence to relevant regulations and standards.

• Strategic Leadership - you will develop and implement the asset management strategy for HRA housing stock, ensuring that this strategy aligns with economic, environmental, and service quality objectives.
• Data Management - you will oversee the collection and management of stock condition data, ensuring data accuracy and regular updates to inform decision-making.
• Budget Management - you will manage the HRA budget, including both capital and revenue expenditure.
• Compliance and Safety - You will deliver compliance with social housing regulation 2023 and other relevant legislation.
• Procurement - You will lead the procurement of strategic service contracts and frameworks, managing relationships with contractors and consultants.
• Stakeholder Engagement - You will engage with residents, stakeholders, and members to ensure that the strategy meets their needs and expectations.
• Team Management - Over time, you will be involved in the leadership and development of an asset management team, ensuring that they are well trained, and motivated.

What you'll need to succeed

• Chartered member of RICS or an equivalent professional body.
• Proven experience in asset management within social housing, and ideally local government.
• Experience in developing and implementing asset management strategies.
• Strong background in budget management and financial planning.
• Knowledge of compliance and safety standards in housing.
• Excellent data management skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage complex programmes of work and projects, and to drive change.
• Experience and evidence of successful collaboration and partnership working with contractors and stakeholders.

What you'll get in return
A role with Oxford City Council is much more than a salary alone.

• Generous holiday allowance of 29 days per year with an additional 4 days available after 5 years of service.
• Access to the local government pension scheme.
• Payment of professional fees and subscriptions.
• Personal accident insurance.
• Travel loans.
• Travel to work discount scheme.
• Eye care.
• Gym membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Staff offers discount scheme.

What you need to do now
Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Oxford City Council in what is a tremendously exciting time for the council and the local government sector in Oxfordshire. This is a newly created role to lead on landlord responsibilities for the housing revenue account following a newly developed business plan and 5-year investment programme which has been approved by cabinet!

Click 'apply now' if you are interested in applying for this position. Alternatively, contact us directly if you would like to schedule an initial confidential exploratory conversation prior to applying.

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Your new company
Oxford City Council are proud to be the only local authority in Oxfordshire who are also a registered provider of social housing, overseeing a varied portfolio of 8,000 homes within the region. Your leadership will be essential in tackling asset investment priorities whilst shaping a vibrant culture of collaboration and accountability across teams. Joining Oxford City Council in this Head of Housing Assets role is your opportunity to work with the team to closely redefine the approach to asset management, investment, and compliance in what is an ever-changing housing landscape.


Your new role
You will lead the strategic management of the housing revenue account assets, ensuring effective maintenance, compliance, and enhancement of housing stock. This role involves developing and implementing asset management strategies, managing budgets, and adherence to relevant regulations and standards.

• Strategic Leadership - you will develop and implement the asset management strategy for HRA housing stock, ensuring that this strategy aligns with economic, environmental, and service quality objectives.
• Data Management - you will oversee the collection and management of stock condition data, ensuring data accuracy and regular updates to inform decision-making.
• Budget Management - you will manage the HRA budget, including both capital and revenue expenditure.
• Compliance and Safety - You will deliver compliance with social housing regulation 2023 and other relevant legislation.
• Procurement - You will lead the procurement of strategic service contracts and frameworks, managing relationships with contractors and consultants.
• Stakeholder Engagement - You will engage with residents, stakeholders, and members to ensure that the strategy meets their needs and expectations.
• Team Management - Over time, you will be involved in the leadership and development of an asset management team, ensuring that they are well trained, and motivated.

What you'll need to succeed

• Chartered member of RICS or an equivalent professional body.
• Proven experience in asset management within social housing, and ideally local government.
• Experience in developing and implementing asset management strategies.
• Strong background in budget management and financial planning.
• Knowledge of compliance and safety standards in housing.
• Excellent data management skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage complex programmes of work and projects, and to drive change.
• Experience and evidence of successful collaboration and partnership working with contractors and stakeholders.

What you'll get in return
A role with Oxford City Council is much more than a salary alone.

• Generous holiday allowance of 29 days per year with an additional 4 days available after 5 years of service.
• Access to the local government pension scheme.
• Payment of professional fees and subscriptions.
• Personal accident insurance.
• Travel loans.
• Travel to work discount scheme.
• Eye care.
• Gym membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Staff offers discount scheme.

What you need to do now
Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Oxford City Council in what is a tremendously exciting time for the council and the local government sector in Oxfordshire. This is a newly created role to lead on landlord responsibilities for the housing revenue account following a newly developed business plan and 5-year investment programme which has been approved by cabinet!

Click 'apply now' if you are interested in applying for this position. Alternatively, contact us directly if you would like to schedule an initial confidential exploratory conversation prior to applying.

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Your new company
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Oxford City Council are proud to be the only local authority in Oxfordshire who are also a registered provider of social housing, overseeing a varied portfolio of 8,000 homes within the region. Your leadership will be essential in tackling asset investment priorities whilst shaping a vibrant culture of collaboration and accountability across teams. Joining Oxford City Council in t
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Your new company
Oxford City Council are proud to be the only local authority in Oxfordshire who are also a registered provider of social housing, overseeing a varied portfolio of 8,000 homes within the region. Your leadership will be essential in tackling asset investment priorities whilst shaping a vibrant culture of collaboration and accountability across teams. Joining Oxford City Council in this Head of Housing Assets role is your opportunity to work with the team to closely redefine the approach to asset management, investment, and compliance in what is an ever-changing housing landscape.


Your new role
You will lead the strategic management of the housing revenue account assets, ensuring effective maintenance, compliance, and enhancement of housing stock. This role involves developing and implementing asset management strategies, managing budgets, and adherence to relevant regulations and standards.

• Strategic Leadership - you will develop and implement the asset management strategy for HRA housing stock, ensuring that this strategy aligns with economic, environmental, and service quality objectives.
• Data Management - you will oversee the collection and management of stock condition data, ensuring data accuracy and regular updates to inform decision-making.
• Budget Management - you will manage the HRA budget, including both capital and revenue expenditure.
• Compliance and Safety - You will deliver compliance with social housing regulation 2023 and other relevant legislation.
• Procurement - You will lead the procurement of strategic service contracts and frameworks, managing relationships with contractors and consultants.
• Stakeholder Engagement - You will engage with residents, stakeholders, and members to ensure that the strategy meets their needs and expectations.
• Team Management - Over time, you will be involved in the leadership and development of an asset management team, ensuring that they are well trained, and motivated.

What you'll need to succeed

• Chartered member of RICS or an equivalent professional body.
• Proven experience in asset management within social housing, and ideally local government.
• Experience in developing and implementing asset management strategies.
• Strong background in budget management and financial planning.
• Knowledge of compliance and safety standards in housing.
• Excellent data management skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage complex programmes of work and projects, and to drive change.
• Experience and evidence of successful collaboration and partnership working with contractors and stakeholders.

What you'll get in return
A role with Oxford City Council is much more than a salary alone.

• Generous holiday allowance of 29 days per year with an additional 4 days available after 5 years of service.
• Access to the local government pension scheme.
• Payment of professional fees and subscriptions.
• Personal accident insurance.
• Travel loans.
• Travel to work discount scheme.
• Eye care.
• Gym membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Staff offers discount scheme.

What you need to do now
Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Oxford City Council in what is a tremendously exciting time for the council and the local government sector in Oxfordshire. This is a newly created role to lead on landlord responsibilities for the housing revenue account following a newly developed business plan and 5-year investment programme which has been approved by cabinet!

Click 'apply now' if you are interested in applying for this position. Alternatively, contact us directly if you would like to schedule an initial confidential exploratory conversation prior to applying.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
Oxford City Council are proud to be the only local authority in Oxfordshire who are also a registered provider of social housing, overseeing a varied portfolio of 8,000 homes within the region. Your leadership will be essential in tackling asset investment priorities whilst shaping a vibrant culture of collaboration and accountability across teams. Joining Oxford City Council in t.

Job Title: Associate Director - Government Affairs

Location: London / Hybrid

Salary : £60,000 - £4,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

techUK is the trade association which brings together people, companies and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of digital technology. With over 1100 members (the majority of which are SMEs) across the UK, techUK creates a network for innovation and collaboration across business, government and stakeholders to provide a better future for people, society, the economy and the planet. By providing expertise and insight, we support our members, partners and stakeholders as they prepare the UK for what comes next in a constantly changing world.

Role Purpose:

This role reports to the Deputy CEO and helps to provide strategic direction and senior policy engagement for techUK's Policy and Public Affairs programmes ('the policy team').

The role exists to provide strategic leadership for techUK's policy development and engagement with the government. This role requires strong communication, relationship-building, and strategic thinking skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and Implementing Strategies - Create and execute strategies to influence government policy and legislation based on a deep understanding of the interest, concerns and priorities of techUK's members
li>Relationship Building - Build and maintain strong relationships with techUK members, government officials, policymakers, politicians and other relevant stakeholders
• Monitoring and Analysis - Track legislative and regulatory developments, analyse their potential impact, and provide recommendations to senior management
• Advocacy - Represent techUK in meetings, events and other relevant forums
• Communication - Effectively communicate techUK's positions and priorities to government officials, the media and other stakeholders
• Collaboration - Work with other teams across techUK to ensure consistent messaging and alignment on policy issues
• Team Leadership - providing leadership for a team of experienced policy professionals

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Core Competencies:

• Strong Knowledge of Government Processes - Understanding of how government works, including the legislative and regulatory processes, is essential
• Political Acumen - Ability to analyse political situations, identify key players, and understand the political landscape
• Communication Skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed to effectively articulate the organisation's positions
• Relationship Building - Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Strategic Thinking - Ability to develop and execute effective strategies to achieve the organisation's goals

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience working in government, government affairs or a related field, such as political research or public affairs consulting etc.
• A deep understanding of UK politics
• Experience of managing or supporting multiple projects
• Experience of managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and comfortable working with senior individuals in industry and within government
• A good understanding of the UK's tech policy and regulatory environment
• Strong interest in technology, innovation and the tech industry

Desired Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience of working in, or knowledge of the technology and/or IT industry

Additional Information:

This is a full time role based out of techUK's London offices, however techUK operates a flexible working policy.

This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.

The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment.

The salary range for this role is 0,000 - 4,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.

About techUK:

techUK is a membership organisation that brings together people, companies and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of what digital technology can achieve in collaboration with our sister company (url removed). We collaborate across business, government and stakeholders to fulfil the potential of technology to deliver a stronger society and more sustainable future. By providing expertise and insight, we support our members, partners and stakeholders as they prepare the UK for what comes next in a constantly changing world.

Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to apply for this role.

Candidates with experience of: Partnerships Director, Government Affairs Manager, Government Affairs Director, Public Affairs Consulting, Political Affairs Associate may also be considered for this role.