103 Peterborough 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 –

Bid Writer { Public Sector}

Remote - Company based in Rotherham

30,000 - 35,000 + Training + Progression + Hybrid/Remote + Pension + Holiday

Are you a Bid Writer experienced within the Public Sector to join an industry leading Global e-Procurement Software as a Service provider that have developed an extremely well renowned reputation since their inception nearly 20 years ago that has seen them grow to over 800 clients worldwide and operating in over 130 countries?

Do you want the chance to join a rapidly growing company who through their procurement expertise, work on various government and other public sector contracts, and have very recently won a new significant contract to supply blue light services?

On offer is the chance to join a company who will invest in your career though continuous on the job training, and due to their recent growth and plans for the future, have this year moved into a brand new, state of the art office.

In this role, the successful Bid Writer will support the Procurement Services Department, Sales Team and Senior Management Team in the sourcing and completion of bid opportunities for both the company and clients.

This role would someone with experience in Bid Writing with recent public sector experience, with a foundation understanding of the public sector procurement process in order to understand bid requirements.

The Role

• Sourcing and completion of bid opportunities for both the company and clients
• To increase sales growth for the company from tender submissions and the delivery of bid writing consultancy to clients
• Generating bid writing sales leads from client discussions.

The Person

• Experience of delivering bid writing in the Public Sector
• Ability to communicate well in written and verbal forms with clients and develop leads
• Foundation understanding of the public sector procurement process

Keywords: Procurement, Tender, e-Procurement Bid Writing, Sales, Business Development, SaaS, Rotherham, Hybrid, Training, Progression

Reference Number : BBBH21093

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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The Public Sector Contracts Manager will oversee procurement and supply chain processes within the industrial and manufacturing sectors, ensuring compliance with public sector regulations. This permanent position is based in London and requires expertise in managing contracts effectively.

Client Details

This organisation is a large entity operating in the industrial and manufacturing space. It is committed to delivering high-quality services while adhering to public sector standards. The company fosters a professional and structured working environment.

Description

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring compliance with public sector regulations.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to optimise contract performance.
• Negotiate contracts and terms to achieve value for money and mitigate risks.
• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues or deviations from agreed terms.
• Provide guidance on procurement and supply chain policies to internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and present reports on procurement activities and contract performance.
• Ensure all contracts align with regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.

Profile

A successful Public Sector Contracts Manager should have:

• A strong understanding of public sector procurement regulations and practices.
• Experience in managing contracts within the industrial or manufacturing sectors.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• A relevant qualification in procurement, supply chain, or a related field.
• The ability to analyse and interpret contractual data effectively.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary range of 50,196 per annum.
• Comprehensive NHS-standard benefits package.
• Opportunity to work within a structured and professional environment.
• Permanent role offering stability and career growth.
• Convenient London location with access to public transport.

If you are ready to take the next step in your procurement and supply chain career, apply now to join a respected organisation in the industrial and manufacturing sectors.