Warrington Borough Council

We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and able lawyer to join the in-house legal team at Warrington Borough Council. The role Based within Legal Services as part of the Corporate team, you will carry a caseload of matters in a range of areas across the Council teams with demonstrable experience in Town & Country Planning and at least one other area from Highways/Traffic, Licensing, Regulatory, Information Governance and Civil Law proceedings. What's needed? You will have incisive analytical skills, accurate drafting, a developed level of interpersonal skills and the ability to facilitate resolution of conflict. You will demonstrate the ability to research legal points and form an opinion, which is both decisive and professional on the varied and complex information available. You will need excellent communication skills, team skills and the ability to interpret legislation in a common sense and practical manner, having due regard to the Council's legal responsibilities. This role will be expected to provide regular supervision to solicitors and other fee earners and have conduct of the largest and most complex and/or contentious cases as well as deputising for the Legal Services Manager and/or Director of Law & Governance as required. As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get: 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata) Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme Key Dates & Further Information For an informal discussion please contact Adam Simpson on or emailprotected Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer Warrington Borough Council Offices, 1 Time Square, Warrington, WA1 2NT

A local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a hard-working enforcement officer to join their Trading Standards team. The role focuses on protecting consumers and supporting businesses, with tasks including rogue trader investigations and compliance checks. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits such as 26 days of annual leave, which increases with service. Ideal candidates will demonstrate skills in enforcement and a commitment to community service, with the ability to communicate effectively in English.

We're proud of the work our Warrington Trading Standards team. Our aim is always to protect consumers, support businesses, and ensure fairness across our borough. We have considerable experience of both Magistrates and Crown Court proceedings and, where necessary, take a robust approach to tackling rogue traders. Currently, our focus includes rogue trader investigations and Lettings Agents compliance. Alongside this, we've been fortunate to receive DHSC funding for a Tobacco and Vapes trainee, which has boosted our capacity to undertake this important work. The Investigations and Enforcement Team is wide-ranging, incorporating Trading Standards, Financial Investigation and Intelligence, Licensing Enforcement (including animal feed, animal health, and animal licensing), Licensing Enforcement (Alcohol, Taxis, Street Trading, and Gambling), as well as Planning Enforcement and Environmental Crime. We work closely with Community Safety, Environmental Health and Protection, the Licensing Team, and Housing Standards, all of whom fall within the wider Public Protection and Prevention Service. Together, we aim to identify innovative and efficient ways of working to maximise our resources and deliver the best outcomes for Warrington. The role We're looking for a hard-working officer who can work both independently and as part of our dedicated team, contributing to our aims of protecting consumers and supporting businesses. This full-time vacancy has arisen as we say a heartfelt thank you and goodbye to a long-standing and dedicated officer who has given over 17 years of service to Warrington and over 20 years service to the Trading Standards profession. It's an opportunity to step into a role with real purpose with a supportive team and managers. What's needed? Check the person specification and ensure you can meet ALL the essential criteria for the grade 6 or 7 or 8 (Grade 9 is not available for this enforcement officers post). Endeavour to evidence all the essential criteria and as many of the desirable criteria as possible in your application in order to increase the likelihood of an interview. Please note we do not accept or read c.v.'s. As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get: 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata) Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme Key Dates & Further Information For an informal chat please email and either Linda Smallthwaite Investigations and Enforcement Manager or Geraldine Marchment Principal Trading Standards Officer will contact you. Interviews will be in the early new year. In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role. Therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer Warrington Borough Council Offices, 1 Time Square, Warrington, WA1 2NT

A local government authority is seeking an enthusiastic lawyer to join its in-house legal team. The role involves managing a diverse caseload in areas like Town & Country Planning, providing supervision to other solicitors, and representing the Council in complex legal matters. Successful candidates will exhibit strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills while ensuring compliance with legal responsibilities. The position includes a competitive salary and additional annual leave that increases with service.

A local educational institution is seeking a dedicated Site Manager to ensure the security and cleanliness of the school facilities. The candidate will manage maintenance tasks, oversee safety compliance, and support the school community. This role operates during term time plus additional weeks for site upkeep. The ideal applicant is practical, organized, and able to work independently while being effective in a team environment.

Site Manager - St Monica's Catholic Primary School About us St Monica's Catholic Primary School is a welcoming and caring Catholic Primary School serving the community of Appleton. We are seeking to appoint a reliable, proactive, and dedicated Site Manager to join our team and help us maintain our school to the highest standard. The role The Site Manager is a key member of our school community, responsible for ensuring the security, cleanliness and maintenance of the school site and buildings. You will take pride in keeping our facilities in excellent condition, support health and safety procedures, and help create an environment where staff and pupils can thrive and grow. An understanding of facility management and health and safety are key requirements as is the ability to work independently, show initiative and be responsive to any emergency situation. The job does involve manual handling so any applicant should be physically capable and also willing to support cleaning staff as and when required. This role is term time only, plus an additional 5 weeks to be scheduled throughout the year during the school holidays. These additional weeks will be used for essential site maintenance, deep cleaning, and supervision of contractors during the school closure periods. The successful candidate must be available during all term-time weeks to oversee cleaning staff, manage daily site operations, and respond to facilities issues. The successful candidate will be proactive, highly motivated and responsible for the efficient running of the site including site security, maintenance, cleaning, outside areas and health and safety. Maintaining the school site to a very high standard is essential. Applicants must be able to work as part of a team, communicate effectively with children, staff, governors, parents and contractors and demonstrate adherence to established safety policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities: Ensure the school site, grounds and buildings are safe, secure, well maintained and presented at all times Support Headteacher and staff in ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations Monitor and record statutory checks (fire alarms, water testing, emergency lighting etc.) Carry out routine maintenance, repairs and decorating tasks as required Manage site security, including opening and locking up the premises Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and the local authority on maintenance work and site projects Assist with school events and activities where needed Oversee and support cleaning staff to maintain high standards of hygiene and presentation About You We are looking for someone who: Is practical, dependable and takes pride in their work Can work independently and use initiative, as well as contribute to a supportive team Has good organisation and communication skills Understands health & safety and site management procedures Experience in a similar role, ideally in a school or public building, would be advantageous. However, training and support will be provided for the right candidate. What We Offer: A welcoming, supportive team of dedicated staff Happy, friendly, motivated children who demonstrate excellent behaviour Extremely supportive governors and parents Clear commitment to continuing professional development A varied and rewarding role that makes a real difference to the lives of our children Applicants are invited to visit the school in advance of interview at the following times: Thursday 4 December 10.30am - 11.30am If not available at these times please ring the School Office to arrange a mutually convenient visit. St. Monica's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including DBS check. Key dates Closing date for applications: Wednesday 10 December pm Shortlisting: Thursday 11 December 2025 Interviews: Tuesday 16 December 2025 Start date: Monday 5 January 2026 Key Info Contract: Term Time plus 5 weeks (43 weeks) 30 Hours a week after a successful probationary period Hours: Mornings: Monday - Friday 7am - 9am & Afternoons: Monday - Friday 2pm - 6pm 10 December 2025 Job documents Location St Monica's Catholic Primary School, St Monica's Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 3AW