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• Head of Department - Food
• KS3/4/5
• Full Time 
• Sevenoaks, Kent 
• Start Date: September 2026
• Contract or Permanent position available  
• MPS TLR2A

I am currently working with an excellent Grammar School in the Sevenoaks area who are looking to appoint an outstanding Lead Teacher of Food & Nutrition to join their team from the new academic year.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and passionate Food & Nutrition teacher who is looking to take the next step within a highly successful and well-resourced department. The role will involve teaching Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students within a high-achieving and supportive school environment.

The school has an excellent reputation for academic achievement, student engagement, and staff development, with a strong emphasis on creativity, innovation, and high-quality teaching and learning. Food & Nutrition is a particularly popular and successful subject area within the school, consistently achieving excellent GCSE outcomes.

The department benefits from:

• Modern, purpose-built facilities
• A collaborative and supportive Design & Technology team
• Highly motivated and engaged students
• Strong leadership and ongoing CPD opportunities
• Excellent progression and development pathways

The school would be particularly interested in speaking with candidates who:

• Have experience teaching Food & Nutrition at KS3 and KS4
• Are passionate about delivering engaging and inspiring lessons
• Are looking to progress into leadership or further develop existing leadership experience
• Have strong curriculum knowledge and a creative approach to teaching
• Must hold Teacher Qualifications (QTS)

The salary on offer is highly competitive and reflects the level of responsibility within the post.

If this could be of interest, I would be very happy to arrange a confidential conversation and provide further details regarding the school, department, and package.

OLG Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Lead Civil/Structural (Head of Department). Our client has been established for over 40 years operating as a leading UK Engineering Consultancy, supporting blue chip clients within the Oil & Gas, petrochemical, nuclear, speciality chemicals & steel sectors. The client’s head office is located in Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, with satellite offices in Daresbury  and Grimsby. The Civil & Structural team currently comprises of over 20 - Engineers/Designers/Technicians.

The appointed candidate will be responsible for leading the Civil & Structural department in supporting the delivery of integrated design engineering and overall strategic objectives by ensuring efficient delivery and improvement across the functions.

Responsibilities:

The key duties of the post are as follows:

• Overall management of the Civil and Structural department across all UK locations.
• Provide line management to the Civil and Structural department and assist with setting workload and objectives for individuals.
• Provide effective resourcing to meet deadlines.
• Enable seamless working alongside other disciplines.
• Champion a positive culture and high values within the Civil and Structural department.
• Lead and drive the implementation of initiatives from concept through to operation within the department.
• Review, develop and implement the necessary systems to manage the Civil and Structural department effectively and efficiently.
• Provide discipline specific input into tenders and proposals.
• Promote new initiatives to clients and third parties, ensuring the delivery of best in class.
• Monitor performance of the department and where appropriate seek feedback from customers to ensure ongoing organisational learning across the function.
• Regular liaison with customer focal points and attendance at key meetings as required.
• Contribute to opportunities and risk reviews to develop strategies that support the business and mitigate exposure to risk.
• Conduct and support competency assessment of civil and structural personnel.
• Support the personal development of all Civil and Structural personnel. This will include the undertaking of appraisals in line with Personnel Appraisal procedure.
• Provide positive engagement across all levels of the company to achieve business HSE KPIs.
• Support the business to build and implement appropriate engineering processes and procedures.
• Maintain regular contact and dialog with the Engineering Director highlighting any issues, concerns, or areas of improvement.
• Act as Technical Authority for Civil and Structural.
• Target a minimum of 50% of time to be chargeable to clients.

Attributes and Technical Skills:

• Challenge the norm and how things are done to deliver better result for all stakeholders.
• Experience in the Oil and Gas industry would be an advantage.
• Fifteen years’ experience in engineering detailed design.
• Experience in leading and developing high performing teams.
• Must have knowledge of current industry codes and standards.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and teambuilding skills
• Excellent attention to detail, diligence, and self-discipline.
• Delivery focused and committed to achievement of Project/Company goals.

Remuneration Package

• An attractive salary, negotiable based upon experience
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 Days + 8 bank holidays
• Company sick pay scheme
• Flexible working

Professional Qualifications / Relevant Experience:

• BEng Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant equivalent qualification

• Chartered Civil or Structural is preferrable
• Self-motivated without supervision
• Commercially astute

South Wales | Hybrid / Flexible Working Available

Yolk Legal Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded and expanding legal practice in South Wales with the appointment of a senior Public Law and Inquests specialist.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join a forward-thinking firm and play a key role in developing and growing a specialist Public Law offering. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the direction of the department, build a team around them and work closely with senior leadership to establish a leading practice area.

What you will get in this role:

The firm has a strong reputation for supporting clients across a range of specialist legal areas and is now looking to further develop its Public Law, Inquests and Human Rights offering.

This role would suit an experienced solicitor who is passionate about public interest work and wants the autonomy, support and platform to grow a department.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Develop and lead a Public Law and Inquests team.

• Build and manage a specialist caseload.

• Work on complex Judicial Review, Human Rights and Inquest matters.

• Develop relationships with key stakeholders, counsel and external partners.

• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the growth strategy of the department.

The experience you will have:

You will ideally have:

• A strong background in Public Law, Administrative Law, Inquests and/or Human Rights litigation.

• Experience handling Judicial Reviews and complex public interest matters.

• The ability to manage a caseload independently and provide high-quality client advice.

• Strong advocacy skills and experience working with senior counsel.

• Experience supporting vulnerable clients and handling sensitive, high-impact cases.

• A genuine interest in developing and growing a specialist practice area.

Experience with Legal Aid work and Legal Aid Agency procedures would be highly desirable.

This opportunity would suit someone who may currently be:

• A Senior Associate looking for the next step in their career.

• An experienced Public Law/Inquests lawyer wanting greater autonomy.

• A lawyer who enjoys business development and building something from the ground up.

• Someone looking for a leadership role with genuine influence over the future direction of a department.

What you will get in this role:

• Competitive salary package based on experience.

• Performance-related bonus opportunity.

• Genuine career progression and leadership opportunities.

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

• Opportunity to work remotely for the right individual.

• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

• Generous holiday allowance plus birthday day off.

This is an exciting opportunity for a specialist Public Law lawyer to make a real impact and build something meaningful within an established and growing legal practice.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Nicole at Yolk Legal Recruitment.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk, allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive, we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

Head of Private Client Gloucestershire – Hybrid Working Competitive Salary & Benefits

A highly regarded Gloucestershire law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Head of Private Client to lead its established and growing department. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior solicitor seeking a leadership role within a supportive, ambitious, and forward-thinking practice.

The successful candidate will oversee and develop the Private Client team while maintaining their own caseload of quality work, including:

• Wills and estate planning
• Probate and estate administration
• Trusts
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Inheritance Tax planning and advice

Alongside fee‑earning responsibilities, you will supervise and mentor junior team members, drive departmental growth, contribute to business development activities, and help strengthen existing client relationships.

• Qualified Solicitor with 7+ years’ PQE in Private Client
• Strong technical expertise across all aspects of Private Client work
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Excellent client relationship and business development skills
• Ability to manage a busy caseload while leading a team

• Hybrid working
• Private healthcare
• Bonus scheme
• Genuine opportunity to influence and grow a successful department

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Family Law لیگ – Head of Department (10+ PQE)

Location: Bexleyheath
Salary: £70,000 - £100,000 + bonus
Working pattern: Full-time | Hybrid working available

We are recruiting for an experienced Family Solicitor to take on a Head of Department role within this firm's established and growing Family Law team.

The Role

You will have responsibility for managing and developing the Family department, while handling a varied'et high-quality caseload including:

• Divorce and financial remedy matters
• Private Law Children work
• Domestic abuse cases, including Non‑Molestation and Occupation Orders
• General family matters, including cohabitation and unmarried couple disputes

You will run cases from instruction to completion, supported by experienced administrative staff, while playing a key role in shaping the future growth and direction of the department.

About You

• Solicitor with a minimum of 10 years' PQE in Family Law
• Strong experience across private family and childcare matters
• Children Panel accreditation is desirable
• STEP qualification (or working towards) is desirable
• Confident managing a full caseload independently
• A genuine desire to build, mentor and lead a team
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills

What's on Offer

• Salary of £70,000 - £100,000, dependent on experience
• Bonus structure, enabling you to share in the success and growth of the firm
• Hybrid working, supporting a healthy work‑life balance
• Leadership role with significant scope for career progression and team expansion
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive, collaborative environment within a strong multi‑office firm

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Family lawyer looking to take the next step into a strategic leadership role within a firm that values quality work, client care, and long‑term growth.

• Step into a senior role with immediate access to an existing caseload
• Progress toward Regional Director status
• Thrive in a no-ego, down-to-earth team with real opportunities for growth

Are you a panel-accredited solicitor or head of department ready to step into a high-impact role with room to grow? You’ll inherit a live caseload and play a key part in shaping the regional childcare team. With a supportive culture, collaborative targets, and structured career progression, this is a standout opportunity to take ownership of your work while being backed by an experienced and growing national practice. If you’re ambitious, people-focused and eager to make a difference, this is the move for you.

• Panel-accredited childcare solicitor (essential)
• Experience managing public law children matters, parent and guardian work
• Strong communication and BD skills
• Leadership potential or aspirations to progress into HOD/regional director role
• Supportive, approachable and collaborative
• Supervisory experience a bonus but not essential

• Manage and grow an existing caseload from day one
• Provide guidance and supervision to junior staff, including a trainee
• Build relationships with guardians and other professionals
• Represent clients in court and ensure excellent client care
• Work flexibly from either the Manchester or Blackburn office

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• 26 days holiday + your birthday off (after 1 year)
• Medicash health plan
• Standard pension contribution
• Structured appraisals and support to achieve panel membership or promotion
• Hybrid working: 3 days office, 2 from home (adaptable to court and client needs)
• Supportive culture – no hierarchy, mutual respect across all teams
• Inclusive celebrations

Head of Department | Private Client | Gloucestershire | Hybrid | Job Ref:

A well-established and highly regarded law firm in Gloucestershire is seeking an experienced Head of Private Client to lead its established and growing department. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior solicitor looking to step into a key leadership role within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.

In this position, you will be responsible for leading and managing the Private Client team while also maintaining your own varied caseload. You will play a pivotal role in the continued growth of the department, supporting and supervising junior members of staff, and ensuring the delivery of a consistently high standard of client care.

Your caseload will cover a broad range of private client matters, including probate and estate administration, trusts, wills and estate planning, lasting powers of attorney, and inheritance tax advice and planning. Alongside your technical responsibilities, you will also contribute to business development initiatives and help strengthen client relationships across the firm.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with 7+ years’ PQE in private client work, with strong technical expertise across all core areas. You will have previous experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity, along with excellent client relationship management and business development skills. The ability to manage your own caseload effectively while leading and developing a team is essential.

In return, the firm offers a competitive benefits package including private healthcare, a bonus scheme, and hybrid working. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected firm and play a key role in shaping the future of its Private Client offering.

Contact Alicia Forde on or email quoting Job Ref: .

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

We are seeking an accomplished Head of Department: Childcare to lead a highly respected and growing practice. This senior appointment offers the chance to shape the future of the childcare department, building on an established reputation while driving innovation and growth.

The successful candidate can be a Childcare Solicitor or a Family Solicitor with relevant experience in childcare law . They will bring both technical expertise and strong leadership skills, overseeing complex and sensitive matters involving children and families, while ensuring clients receive outstanding advice and representation during some of the most challenging periods of their lives.

• Provide strategic leadership of the Childcare department, setting and delivering long-term goals.
• Oversee a diverse caseload of childcare and family-related matters, including care proceedings, child protection, adoption, and safeguarding.
• Act as a trusted advisor to parents, guardians, and local authorities, delivering clear, compassionate, and effective legal solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including SRA and Legal Aid Agency standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Drive innovation in client care and service delivery, embedding best practice across the department.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including courts, social services, and other agencies.
• Work closely with senior leadership to align departmental performance with wider organisational strategy.

• Qualified solicitor with significant experience in childcare law or a strong background in family law with exposure to childcare matters .
• Demonstrable leadership skills with experience managing or developing teams.
• Strong advocacy and case management skills, with a proven ability to handle complex and sensitive cases.
• A clear communicator with empathy, resilience, and the ability to support clients through challenging situations.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to deliver both excellent client outcomes and departmental growth.
• Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and high professional standards.

• Lead a nationally recognised department with full strategic and operational responsibility.
• Play a pivotal role in developing future talent and shaping the practice’s approach to childcare and family law.
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative culture that values people and professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, reflective of seniority.

This appointment is being managed exclusively by HarKaye Core Talent.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Legal Services

Staffordshire | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

A leading and highly regarded law firm in Staffordshire is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to join its senior leadership team as Legal Director / Head of Commercial Property.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious senior lawyer looking to take on a strategic leadership position within a successful and growing firm. With a strong reputation across the region, an established client base, and a clear vision for continued growth, the firm offers an excellent platform for an individual looking to make a lasting impact.

The successful candidate will lead an established Commercial Property team, oversee a high-quality and varied caseload, and play a key role in the future development and success of the department.

As Legal Director / Head of Commercial Property, you will play a pivotal role in leading and developing an established and successful department. Managing a varied and high-quality commercial property caseload, you will work closely with a broad client base while providing strategic direction and leadership to the wider team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, mentoring and developing the Commercial Property team
• Managing and overseeing a diverse portfolio of commercial property work
• Maintaining and strengthening key client relationships
• Supporting and driving business development initiatives across the firm
• Contributing to the department's growth strategy and long-term success
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business to deliver exceptional client service
• Supporting the development and progression of junior lawyers and team members
• Playing an active role in the firm's wider leadership and management objectives

This position offers genuine autonomy and the opportunity to shape the future direction of the department while establishing yourself as a key member of the firm's senior leadership team.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Commercial Property Solicitors who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience within Commercial Property.
• Strong technical expertise and commercial awareness
• Proven leadership, supervision or team management experience
• A track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Business development experience and a proactive approach to networking
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ambition to contribute to the strategic growth of a successful regional practice

Whether you are an established department head or a senior lawyer ready to step into a leadership position, this firm is keen to speak with individuals who can bring energy, vision and commercial acumen to the role.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Leadership role within a highly respected regional law firm
• High-quality work and an established client base
• Genuine autonomy and influence over departmental growth
• Clear progression prospects
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Ongoing investment in professional development and leadership training

If you are a senior Commercial Property lawyer looking for a leadership opportunity with a forward-thinking and ambitious law firm, we would be delighted to discuss this role with you in confidence.

For further information or to apply, please get in touch.

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