Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council

Cardiff is one of the fastest growing and most highly skilled cities in Britain with a Lexcel accredited in house Legal Service. We have a great opportunity for a hardworking, motivated and adaptable legal practitioner to join Cardiff Council's Legal Service, based in County Hall in the heart of Cardiff Bay with good transport links and parking facilities. We have specialist lawyers carrying out procurement, litigation, property, planning, governance, childcare and adult social services work, and aim to provide our clients with an excellent and comprehensive service. The service now operates a hybrid working model which enables employees to work flexibly from home or from an office base, depending upon service requirements. We have a modern case management system, an online legal library, and a small business support team. About the job We seek a high calibre candidate with relevant experience as a Legal Executive with Advocacy Rights or equivalent to join the Council's legal team to undertake a wide range of Children Services work. The post will include giving advice and preparation of applications for Court and will include advocacy, and the individual appointed will need to be able to deal with a varied and demanding workload and be committed to delivering a successful in house legal service. What We Are Looking For From You The successful applicant will need to have the relevant qualification of degree status, or equivalent and must be able to work as part of a team. We expect the individual appointed to take personal responsibility for delivering excellence, to work with others to achieve the best possible outcomes, to embrace change and new opportunities, to make the most of the resources available and to think and act in the best interests of the Council. When completing the online application form, it is essential that you complete the personal information demonstrating how you meet all the essential criteria contained within the person specification. Failure to do will result in your application not being shortlisted. Additional information We have a modern case management system, an online legal library, and a small business support team. While the role is demanding, our flexible working policies ensure a healthy work life balance. The Council's Flexi Time policy applies to the post and flexible working patterns are available, subject to meeting the needs of our clients and having mutual regard to the working arrangements of existing team members. The successful applicant would need to be able to travel at short notice in line with the demands of this post. This vacancy is suitable for post share subject to there being another suitably qualified and experienced employee/candidate who wishes to post share. For an informal conversation, please contact the Community Principal Solicitor Emma Morgan via . Those applicants successful at the application form stage will be invited for an interview/test and this interview will be face to face. If you have any concerns regarding this, please contact Emma Morgan for a discussion. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own. Please note the Council does not accept CVs. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the material located on our website. Application Guidance Applying for jobs with us Behavioural Competency Framework Additional Information: Recruitment Pack Employee Charter Recruitment of Ex Offenders Privacy Notice Job Category Legal Department Legal and Governance Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent

The Cardiff and Vale Pension Fund is looking for a Senior Technical Officer. The successful candidate will assist the Systems Manager in various projects, identifying and implementing system requirements, and technical support to ensure compliance with LGPS Regulations. You will proactively identify and respond to industry legislation, regulations, and guidance changes. Cardiff Council is the Administering Authority for the Cardiff and Vale Pension Fund. The pension administration service is administered in-house. There are currently 42 employers in the Cardiff and Vale Pension Fund, including the council, which is the largest employer. About the job You will assist the Systems Manager for the Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund in running daily operations of the systems technical team and developing and maintaining all aspects of the pension administration system (Altair). You will help capture, investigate and resolve system and data issues to ensure that a high-quality service is being provided. You will help handle complex pension legislation changes and translate this into working practice, to deliver service improvements. This is a key position in the Pensions Department that helps ensure our members and other stakeholders receive their correct benefits and questions answered in a timely manner. You will assist in data improvement initiatives and production of bespoke reporting for the Fund's 45,000 members and 42 employers. To provide technical support including advice, guidance and assist in training to the pension team, members and employers on Altair, i-Connect and Member Self Service. In addition, you will be required to participate in projects including the McCloud Remedy, Pensions Dashboards, the development and maintenance of desktop procedures, year-end processing and production of annual benefit statements. What We Are Looking For From You The ability to effectively interpret complex information at all levels, including logical thinking and problem-solving skills. Significant knowledge and understanding of IT issues, including knowledge of data manipulation and interrogation, To encourage best practice within the team, taking ownership of issues and suggesting improvements to workflows. To support team members with less experience, nurturing their development. Excellent communication skills, written and oral, including well developed report writing. To be confident and comfortable in assisting and driving change in a team within a dynamic work environment to deliver results. To embrace change and see it as an opportunity, not a threat. An awareness of risks within the immediate work area. Additional information If you would like an informal conversation about this role prior to application, please contact Hywel Tutton on . Successful applicants at interview stage will be expected to complete a test, which will include e xcel spreadsheet manipulation and coding with our bespoke pension software. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably. Please note the Council does not accept CV's. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website : Important information you need read in order to complete your application:- Job Category Finance / Revenues / Benefits Department Resources Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent

A local government organization is seeking a Senior Technical Officer to assist in managing the Cardiff and Vale Pension Fund's systems. The role involves daily operations of the technical team, developing and maintaining the pension administration system while ensuring compliance with legislation. The candidate will provide technical support and training, manage data improvement initiatives, and engage in various pension projects, making key contributions to service quality and member satisfaction.

A local government organization in Cardiff is seeking four Senior Project Managers to deliver the Council's new ERP solution, crucial for Finance, Procurement, HR, and Payroll. The successful candidates will manage complex transformation projects and support staff through significant changes. Proven experience leading ICT projects and stakeholder management is essential. This is a full-time temporary role until June 2028, with hybrid working practices encouraged.

We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Care & Wellbeing Officer within our Cardiff Care Hubs, delivering a service that provides support to adults living with Dementia. People are supported by the service to access a wide range of day opportunities within a care setting. About the job The successful applicant will work as part of an established team supporting adults living with dementia to access daytime opportunities. This role requires the post holder to oversee the quality of care & support needs of users of the Care Hub, to ensure their physical and emotional well-being needs are met; along with delivering & supporting participation in social & recreational activities. What We Are Looking For From You Ideally, you will have experience of working with older people living with dementia & experience of staff supervision & mentoring, you should hold the QCF care level 2 for the post, along with the willingness to undertake relevant designated training courses. You will need to be flexible, and have a positive & happy attitude, along with the ability to engage, encourage and support staff. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Additional information This vacancy is suitable for post share. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check. Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own. The interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process or if you would like an informal conversation about this role prior to application, please email . Please note the Council does not accept CV's. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website: Important information you need read in order to complete your application: Application Guidance Applying for jobs with us Behavioural Competency Framework Additional Information: Recruitment Pack Employee Charter Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Privacy Notice Job Category Communities Department People & Communities Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent

A prominent local authority in Cardiff is seeking a dedicated Senior Care & Wellbeing Officer to support adults living with dementia. In this full-time permanent role, you will oversee care quality, ensuring users' physical and emotional well-being while facilitating social and recreational activities. Ideal candidates will have experience in dementia care and staff supervision, hold a QCF care level 2, and possess excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Cardiff is one of the fastest growing and most highly skilled cities in Britain with a Lexcel accredited in house Legal Service. We have a great opportunity for a hardworking, motivated and adaptable legal practitioner to join Cardiff Council's Legal Service, based in County Hall in the heart of Cardiff Bay with good transport links and parking facilities. We have specialist lawyers carrying out procurement, litigation, property, planning, governance, childcare and adult social services work, and aim to provide our clients with an excellent and comprehensive service. The service now operates a hybrid working model which enables employees to work flexibly from home or from an office base, depending upon service requirements. We have a modern case management system, an online legal library, and a small business support team. About the job An opportunity for a Housing Solicitor has become available and we seek a candidate with relevant experience to join the Council's litigation team. This motivated and highly professional team is looking for an individual with experience and interest in the work of a Local Government litigation team. The post will include dealing with housing possession work, ASB injunctions, trespass proceedings, defending disrepair claims, and day to day advice on client housing enquiries but will also include the ability to get involved with other areas of work relating to litigation, subject to the applicant's experience, career interests, and workload capacity. What We Are Looking For From You The successful applicant will need to be admitted as a solicitor or called to the bar and must be able to work as part of a team. We expect the individual appointed to take personal responsibility for delivering excellence, to work with others to achieve the best possible outcomes, to embrace change and new opportunities, to make the most of the resources available and to think and act in the best interests of the Council. Additional information While the role is demanding our flexible working policies ensure a healthy work life balance. The Council's Flexi Time policy applies to the post and flexible working patterns are available, subject to meeting the needs of our clients and having mutual regard to the working arrangements of existing team members. The successful applicant would need to be able to travel at short notice in line with the demands of this post. This vacancy is suitable for post share subject to there being another suitably qualified and experienced employee/candidate who wishes to post share. For an informal discussion, after reading the job description and person specification, please email your contact details to . We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own. Please note the Council does not accept CVs. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website: Application Guidance Applying for jobs with us Behavioural Competency Framework Additional Information: Recruitment Pack Employee Charter Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Privacy Notice Job Category Legal Department Legal and Governance Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent

A local government authority in Cardiff is seeking a talented Housing Solicitor to join their litigation team. Applicants should be either admitted as a solicitor or called to the bar, with relevant experience in areas such as housing possession and disrepair claims. The role emphasizes teamwork and offers hybrid working options to promote work-life balance. This is a full-time permanent position that requires the ability to adapt and embrace changes in a dynamic legal environment.