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Salary: Outer London Leadership PayScale - L27-L33 (£102,212.00 - £117,757.00) Location: Bedelsford School, Grange Road, KT1 2QZ Working Pattern: Full Time, Permanent Bedelsford School is an Outstanding special school located in Kingston, providing a nurturing and innovative learning environment for pupils aged 2 to 19. We support a diverse group of students with a wide range of physical disabilities, including those with profound and multiple learning difficulties, moderate learning needs, and complex health conditions. The school benefits from specialist facilities including an accessible swimming pool, adapted outdoor play areas and an outdoor learning environment. It is within walking distance of the vibrant town centre of Kingston upon Thames and has excellent transport links. Bedelsford School is committed to evidence-based practice. We draw on the latest developments in neuroscience and educational research to continually enhance the skills of our staff. Every member of our team is trained to understand how each pupil learns uniquely and is supported in delivering tailored teaching strategies that help our students achieve their full potential. We are looking for an inspirational and committed Principal to lead Bedelsford School in delivering a high-quality, inclusive education for pupils with physical disabilities, complex health needs and learning difficulties, fostering a nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive, while working in close partnership with staff, families and the Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust Executive Leadership Team. Key Responsibilities: • Provide strategic leadership to ensure a high-quality, inclusive education that meets statutory SEND, safeguarding and health and safety responsibilities. • Lead continuous school improvement through effective self-evaluation, development planning, governance partnership and collaboration with OHC&AT Executive Leadership. • Promote excellence in teaching, learning and professional development through robust performance management, induction, appraisal and high-quality INSET. • Build strong relationships with pupils, families, staff, governors, multi-agency professionals and the wider community to secure the best outcomes for all learners. • Ensure effective organisational, financial and operational management, including staffing structures, attendance, timetabling, reporting and best value use of resources. Key Requirements: • Qualified to degree level and above • Qualified to teach in the UK • Recent and relevant professional development • Evidence of budget management skills and resource planning • Experience of effective and impactful leadership in an educational setting OHCAT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees: Rewards & Benefits: • Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment. • Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family. • Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme) • Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme • Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more) • Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme) Find out what makes OHCAT a truly rewarding place to work - visit our 'Work for Us' page to hear from our Chief Executive Officer, John Prior, and watch inspiring messages from students and parents about the difference our staff make every day. Our Trust: Bedelsford School is part of Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust. We are a family of specialist education providers from pre-school through to further education across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire and fully represent all designations of special education needs and disabilities (SEND). To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please our website. We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners. Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we have a range of experts and practitioners who advocate for children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities to achieve their full potential. As a large specialist education provider we employ over 1500 people across our schools, college and central support team. There is a wide range of job roles available, ranging from teaching and therapy to business support roles and significant career progression opportunities. It is an exciting time to be part of OHCAT and we are keen to recruit talented people who can play a key role in realising our mission and who want to make a difference. In return, we offer training and development, competitive pay and benefits in a positive and inclusive working environment. If you wish to discuss this opportunity before or after submitting an application form, please get in touch with the School directly. Visits to the School in advance of applications are encouraged. Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role. To apply for this role, please click 'Fast Apply', you will then be directed to a 'Login' page, once signed in, please complete and submit the Application Form. Please note that CV applications cannot be considered. To ensure a fair opportunity for all applicants, candidates who have applied for this position in the past 6 months will not be considered. Closing Date: Wednesday 18th February 2026 Interviews will take place on: Monday 2nd March 2026 To help us manage applications effectively, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.

Summary This full-time, permanent role has a starting salary of £41,585 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a Children's Residential Deputy Manager to join our fantastic team based at Ruth House in Woking. Are you committed to providing a caring and safe home environment for children and young people? Are you a champion for creating the right conditions in which children and young people can thrive and seize opportunities? If so, we'd love you hear from you. Our Offer to You: 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents Relocation bonus of up to £8,000 Refer a friend payment of £750 as a thank you for finding the right residential worker In return for your expertise, commitment and experience we will support your ongoing learning and development through a culture of high support and high challenge. We offer market leading training opportunities. About The Role: When a young person joins us at our home in Woking which supports children and young people with autism and/or learning disabilities, they're not just looking for support- they're looking for stability, encouragement and someone who believes in their potential. As a Deputy Manager you will help to guide and support the team of Residential Support Workers and Senior Practitioners who work directly with our children and young people on a daily basis. As a Deputy you will be the heart and soul of our home, working alongside the Home Manager to provide operational leadership and make sure everything runs smoothly with the day to day management of the home and any linked services. You'll also support the growth and development of our children and young people by: Ensuring they are listened toEnsuring they feel safe and cared forProviding them with opportunities to take part in games, activities and days outPromoting self-belief and creating the conditions to achieve endless possibilitiesAs a senior member of the team, we are looking for someone who is caring and passionate about our children and young people achieving their potential and this includes staff too! You'll supervise and support staff to deliver services that meet the needs of our children and young people whilst injecting fun, energy and adventure into how things are done. Work will include managing complexity, risk or vulnerability, which means you will need to know the Ofsted inspection framework, the quality standards governing children's homes and be able to evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of work within the home. Shortlisting Criteria: In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Proven ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with children/young people, their families and professionals involved in their care, and knowledge of the issues that affect them Proven experience in supervising, inspiring and leading staff, enabling them to improve practice and outcomes for young people Demonstrable competence in effective assessment, risk management and strengths-based care planning Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent alternative) and good IT skills In-depth knowledge of delivering statutory childcare services including at least 2 years' experience relevant to the residential care of children and knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality StandardsTo apply, we request that you submit a CV and respond to our 4 application questions. Contact Us: Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Sarah Muzzall by e-mail at The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 6th of March 2026 with interviews to follow. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and our residential staff will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across the county. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. We are committed to the safe recruitment of staff in our Residential homes across Surrey therefore if you are successful in being offered a role within our service, we will work with you to collect all required checks in line with government guidance. You can find out more about what information you will be asked to provide on the Government Website on Children's Homes. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR): Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

About Us Join our success: Judged 'Outstanding' in all categories by Ofsted (Feb 2023), more information here: Progress 8 scores of +1.10 & +0.91 in our first two sets of GCSE results (2023 and 2024) Hugely oversubscribed in both Year 7 and Year 12, the 'Comprehensive of Choice' in a borough with several grammar schools. We believe that a happy and settled staff body helps drive the very best performance from our students. We are committed to a high-quality professional development programme and can draw on expertise from across the Harris Federation. As a HASU member of staff at any level you will receive the training and support that you need to carry out your role effectively and develop at a pace that suits you. We are committed to ensuring that our staff have the right level of balance between work and home life. Our policies and procedures are aimed at allowing our teaching staff to spend as much time as possible planning and delivering lessons. We work in an award-winning building with excellent facilities. We run a broad and diverse curriculum to a fully comprehensive intake of students. Our focus on the core value of Integrity means that our behaviour is excellent, with staff supported by a strong and highly visible Academy Leadership Group. Detentions are run centrally, allowing teaching staff to do what they do best: plan and teach amazing lessons. Attendance and engagement with learning is high, and centrally planned tutor time resources ensure that our tutors can engage with students whilst delivering high-quality experiences. We are located in Sutton, with good public transport and road links. Central London (Clapham, Victoria) is 25 minutes away. Belmont station is just an 8-minute walk and Sutton station a 12-minute walk. We are on the Surrey border so journeys do not take long in fact journeys from Kent only take just over 30 minutes by car. We have safe and secure onsite parking with electric charging points. Other benefits of working for us Regular dialogue about workload and how to manage it effectively Protected time for examiners Internal promotion and progression opportunities Staff CPD breakfasts Harris subject networks Clear communication and manageable deadlines High-quality staff induction programme Regular recognition and celebration of staff excellence Free on-site parking Exemplary student behaviour All SLT teach Fully centralised behaviour system including rapid and effective support with any student behavioural issues Summary Harris Academy Sutton is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support individuals and groups of students to enable access to learning, contributing to the development and maintenance of a purposeful, nurturing learning environment. The actual salary for this role will be £24,060.29-£24,403.33 (38 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week). CLICK HERE FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION. Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include: Supervising and supporting identified students, in 1:1, group or whole class situations, ensuring their safety and access to learning Assisting in the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies, working with the teacher to ensure the provision supports each identified student's learning needs Assisting in evaluating identified students' progress through agreed assessment activities Providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on students' achievement, progress and needs Leading small group sessions and interventions as appropriate Attending to the students' personal needs where required Supporting with behaviour management, using appropriate strategies in line with academy policy Contributing to creating a purposeful and supportive learning environment Undertaking structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes as appropriate, adjusting activities to ensure achievement of learning goals Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: Qualifications to degree level or equivalent Some knowledge of strategies in working with young people with challenging behaviours Knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds Awareness of Health and Safety issues in the workplace. Experience of working directly with young people in an education or training environment, supporting the learning of students. Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders, at all levels. Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload. For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to lead the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused and fully compliant building safety and statutory compliance service across a residential portfolio of 16,000 homes. You will hold both strategic and operational responsibility for all six major compliance areas and associated M&E safety disciplines. You will lead internal teams and external contractors, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and best-practice requirements, while embedding a strong culture of safety, accountability and customer excellence. This is a key role with significant influence over building safety outcomes, regulatory assurance and resident confidence. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership and governance across all building safety and compliance functions Act as the lead point of contact with the Building Safety Regulator and other statutory bodies Ensure full statutory and regulatory compliance across all major compliance areas Develop, implement and monitor risk-based compliance programmes Lead and manage teams, contractors, budgets and performance Deliver assurance reporting, audits and manage resulting action plans Oversee procurement strategies and contract management frameworks Champion resident engagement, transparency and customer excellence About You Proven experience in a compliance or building safety leadership role Strong working knowledge of UK housing and building safety legislation Experience within a Local Authority, Registered Provider or social housing environment IOSH and/or NEBOSH qualifications (desirable) Full UK driving licence Why Join You will play a critical role in protecting residents, strengthening regulatory assurance and shaping best-practice compliance across a complex residential portfolio. The organisation is delivering an excellent service, and this post holder will help to ensure this standard is maintained and improved. The senor leadership team offer strong leadership and are keen to support employees to reach their full potential. An excellent benefits package is offered with hybrid working.

We have a great opportunity for a Duty Team Manager to join our Children's Assessment Team based in Dakota, Weybridge. The salary range for Team Managers is 54,636 - 58,953 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. Our Offer to You We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of 1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights how strong assessments in Surrey consider children's histories and involve social workers spending time alone with children to understand their experiences." Our strong training and development offer in Surrey "helps to equip staff with the understanding, knowledge and skills that they need to practice in a kind, sensitive, motivational and respectful way and that staff feel highly valued, are proud to work for children's services." You can read the full report HERE. About the Role Our Duty Team Manager is responsible for managing the contacts coming into the North East Assessment Team via both the Multi Agency Partnership (MAP) and the Request For Support (RFS) and ensuring these are allocated and managed in line with Surrey thresholds, policies and procedures. You will delegate contacts to duty social workers and will be responsible for the allocation of children to social workers across the assessment service, and where necessary lead on the identification of children who are at risk of immediate harm, facilitating strategy discussions in line with agreed processes to ensure a timely response to any safeguarding concerns. You will also work closely with the other Team Managers as part of the management team within the North East Assessment service and will be expected to provide cover to other Team Managers as and when required to ensure cover across the service and ensuring the monthly rota for the duty social workers is covered. About working in Assessment The first contact any family or professional has with our assessment service sets the tone for our entire working relationship with them. Our practice across the whole service is based upon consent, strong relationships with families and with partners who are also supporting our families. Using motivational approaches the assessment social worker engages with both the family and the network supporting them to understand the presenting worries and work out whether a statutory social work service is required. If not, a plan to support the family at a lower level of need will be put in place to meet the need of the child and family. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. Your Application- Our Inclusive Approach We are looking for experienced team managers with relevant assessment / MAP experience in a busy frontline assessment service that can be demonstrated over a sustained period of time. In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Substantial post-qualified experience Evidence of supervising (students and practice educator) or supervising other qualified staff To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions (no more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. Working in an Assessment team can be quite fast paced, unpredictable and often requires multi-tasking. Using an example, please tell us how you cope under pressure? Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 17.02.2026 with interviews to follow. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs

The starting salary for this full-time, permanent position is 53,713 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. We're excited to be recruiting a compassionate and knowledgeable Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNA) Team Lead to join our fantastic Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service based at Victoria Gate in Woking. This role is open to hybrid working. As a team we split our time between working together in the office for a minimum of two days per week and working from home. We also aim for visits to schools and settings to take place on a regular basis as we continue to build on our collaborative working. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents Join our SEND Service and make a real difference! If you're committed to collaboration, advocacy, and making things happen, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role At Surrey County Council, we are committed to ensuring that all children and young people with SEND receive an outstanding service, and we are well on our journey towards offering this. Our SEND and Inclusion Services work collaboratively in affecting timely and purposeful casework; ensuring the best possible outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. Relational and restorative working underpin all our practice with stakeholders, partners, clients and customers. Our young people want adults who listen, explain things honestly, and keep them at the centre of every decision. Parents and carers value empathy, strong organisational skills, and a deep understanding of SEND legislation and diverse needs. Schools need consistent, accessible professionals who are experts in SEND and can guide them through the system with clarity and confidence. Day to day, the EHCNA Team Lead has overall responsibility for managing the newly established countywide Education Health and Care Needs Assessment team and for ensuring that timely and high-quality SEND casework is consistently delivered. You will lead on the 20-week statutory assessment process, ensuring your team consistently delivers high quality Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). You will build professional and productive relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders, such as families and school leaders. We're looking for someone who can bring resilience and professionalism to work in partnership with families, recognising the varied responses that can arise from navigating complex processes and challenging situations concerning their children's needs. You will model these behaviours to your team, maintaining high standards of customer care as you advise on a range of complex SEND casework. As our EHCNA Team Lead you will be involved in the following key areas of responsibility: Statutory aspects of Education, Health & Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs) and Plans (EHCPs), EHCP writing and securing special educational provision and placements Promoting and ensuring the team's proactive communications with customers Direct line management of EHCNA Managers Providing advice and unblocking complex casework through solution-focused approaches Attending multi-disciplinary discussion meetings and contributing to statutory decision making Monitoring and managing budgets in accordance with financial procedures Ensuring that the team learns from complaints Using performance data to report progress, forecast demand and drive forward improvements Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: A professional qualification and relevant registration together with post qualification practical experience, or substantial relevant and practical experience, in administering the statutory SEND framework or closely related work Deep understanding of relevant legislation and practice standards Ability to apply critical analysis and exercise evaluative judgement appropriately Strong written and verbal communication skills, with good negotiation and influencing skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively High-level problem-solving skills with the capacity to devise and implement innovative solutions Experience in successful recruitment, management, and development of staff Competence in a range of IT tools including MS Office and database management systems The role involves working in, and visiting, venues across the locality to build professional working relationships, therefore you will need to be willing and able to travel across the county as required. This is a challenging role, but you will play a vital part in helping us to achieve the best outcomes for the children and young people we support. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 8th February 2026 with interviews taking place week commencing 23rd February 2026. The preferred start date for this role is April 2026, however, a September start may also be considered. A DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

The starting salary for this role is 61,784 to 67,859 per annum depending on experience based on a 36 hour working week. We have a great opportunity to join our Commercial Property team as a qualified Senior Solicitor or Lawyer. We are looking for a flexible and motivated colleague to join this friendly team. Our work is interesting and varied and we work for informed and appreciative client teams. The Council adopts a hybrid working policy with flexible working arrangements which includes access to our offices in Reigate and Weybridge combined with remote or home working. We come together in person for 2 days per week on average (40% of the working week). The team are very approachable with regular catch ups when working remotely. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Team The team sits alongside other teams in the County's Legal Services. It supports the work of the County in relation to all aspects of land and property management. You will be working as part of a team of property Lawyers to provide advice across a broad range of legal property (and related) issues to support the Council in the provision of its services. As a Senior Lawyer in the team, you will play an active role in the management of the team and will deputise for the Principal Lawyer alongside actively contributing to the future delivery of first-class legal services. About the Role You will be expected to carry out a range of key responsibilities, which will include providing property related advice and undertaking transactional work on behalf of the Council and its companies. You will need to demonstrate experience of independently managing a varied workload relating to all aspects of commercial property asset management. You'll play a key part by being able to: Negotiate and draft landlord and tenant transactions such as leases, licences and assignments Draft wayleaves, easements and third-party consents Undertake freehold acquisitions and disposals of land and buildings Advise in relation to trusts and placing charges on properties related to deferred payment agreements Undertake title work and due diligence including reports on title and first registration A range of advisory work from reviewing covenants, boundary disputes and adverse possession to interpreting leases, agreements and legislation and guidance Advise and process of applications relating to commons and town and village greens The role will require: An understanding of local government powers in relation to property matters and application to transactional and advisory work Ability to identify risks in relation to property work and advise on options Flexibility to prioritise workloads and provide commercial and solution focused advice A willingness to independently develop in new areas of work A team player who supports colleagues and the work of the team Supervision of junior members of the team where required Ability to proactively manage your own caseload with minimal supervision Manage competing priorities to achieve client and statutory deadlines Ability to lead and represent Legal Services at client meetings Exemplary client care and organisational skills Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: You are a Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX with substantial experience of the law and practice in this area (5 years+ PQE or demonstrable equivalent) and eligible to practise in England and Wales with a current practicing certificate issued by the relevant regulatory authority Demonstrate recent legal experience in the relevant areas of law Experience of working with clients at all levels and ability to give clear, accurate and practical advice Ability to take on urgent, and sometimes unfamiliar, matters at short notice Ability to manage competing priorities to achieve client deadlines. Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. This advert closes at 23:59 on 1st February 2026 with interviews to take place week commencing 9th February 2026. If you are looking for a role which is both varied and interesting with an opportunity to develop your existing skills and employment experience by working in local government, please click the apply button below to submit your application. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information on our website. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.