£67,816 - £74,469 per annum

Following a restructure of the Legal Services Team, Winchester City Council are seeking applicants for a range of roles,

Candidates must have an innovative, commercial approach to ensuring the delivery of a high quality in-house legal service. Candidates must be able to work as part of a team, be flexible, enthusiastic and committed with excellent communication skills and an ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines.

This is an exciting opportunity for talented and enthusiastic individuals to join a committed and highly regarded in-house legal team. The Winchester City Council Legal Services Team is professional, friendly and inclusive. We are employers who develop talent, encourage innovation and offer a supportive and flexible working environment.

MAIN PURPOSE
Service Leads are responsible for a portfolio of services. They demonstrate an empowering, open and engaging leadership style, working across the council to deliver the best outcomes for our communities. They are the first point of contact for elected Members, the Executive Leadership Board, internal and external partners.

They promote the work of the Council and its reputation within their area(s) of responsibility. They are accountable and responsible for all staff development along with processes, procedures and work standards within their area.

POST OBJECTIVE
To effectively lead the legal services team and provide customer centric, cost-effective services that accord with the five core principles for delivery - insight, innovation, inspiration, investment and improvement.

To develop local service plans and strategies to deliver the corporate strategy with regard to the principles of commerciality, collaboration and partnership

Motivate and inspire staff to deliver best outcomes for our community, working positively and collaboratively and ensure staff understands their role in achieving corporate aims and priorities.

To coach, mentor, and develop staff to ensure effective succession demonstrating open and visible leadership and modelling the council’s values.

To actively work with partners and other agencies to deliver shared objectives for the district.

We offer an excellent package of benefits including:

• Hybrid-working (50% in the office, 50% at home – after first 3 weeks in office)
• Employer paid health cash plan
• Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes 
• 26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service
• 13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)
• Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave
• Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride
• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district
• Season Ticket loans 
• Excellent working environment
• Support for continuous professional development

For an informal discussion about any of the posts please contact Gareth John, Director of Legal on 01962 848386 or Karen Murphy, Commercial Law Manager on 01962 842441 or Fiona Sutherland, Public Law Manager on 01962 848513.

Closing date: 29 June 2025

For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.