Permanent Contract
Full Time
36.25 hours per week
(All posts are subject to the NJC conditions of service)
An opportunity has asrisn to join the council's planning strategy and implementation team as a CDS planner, working with friendly and supportive colleagues and dealing with a wide variety of planning policy work relating to the future growth of our borough.
You may also have opportunity to work across the wider planning function of the Council including development management and planning policy. As a strong communicator, verbal and written, you may undertake all areas of planning for the local authority, including attending developer meetings and planning committees.
Decisiveness and ambition for our borough are key qualities in this role so that you discharge our important statutory functions, play a key role in advising on and facilitating effective service delivery.
The post is a career development scheme which offers progression and development opportunities. The pay band and level of training that is undertaken will be dependent on the successful candidate&©s experience and education level. The successful candidate must be committed to securing qualifications and to acquire the necessary technical knowledge to undertake the duties of this post.
Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
If you are interested in this role, please submit your CV with a covering letter detailing how you meet each of the requirements of the Person Specification.
Please note:
Basildon Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share its commitment to prevent abuse, harm or exploitation.
The Council applies a robust recruitment vetting process. If you are successful you will need to undergo a Pre-employment Vetting Procedure.
Please note, if you do not have access to a computer you could visit the Job Centre, Library or our own Customer Service Centre to apply.
Applicants with a hearing or speech impairment can contact us using the Text Relay Service. Dial 18001 followed by the full telephone number as above. Calls are charged at your telecommunications provider's standard rate.
If you have any queries regarding this or any of our roles, please contact Human Resources 01268 208242 or human.resources@basildon.gov.uk .
Please read the documents below before completing your Application Form as they contain important information about the recruitment process and the post advertised.
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Permanent Contract- 2 Positions
The borough of Basildon is alive with opportunity and has the ingredients to be one of the most successful and desirable places in the South East. As the largest economy in the Thames Estuary outside London, we are incredibly proud of what we have achieved but we are never complacent. We are driving inclusive, sustainable growth to provide opportunity and prosperity for local people and businesses, access to quality homes, vibrant town centres and an enhanced local environment.
You will join the council's planning strategy and implementation team, working with friendly and supportive colleagues and dealing with a wide variety of planning policy work relating to the future growth of our borough. This includes helping to create a brand new plan for the borough, managing neighbourhood plans, progressing other strategic planning projects and involvement in the South Essex joint strategic plan.
A keen collaborator and team player, you will also have the ability to work across the planning function of the Council; with the opportunity to work within the development management, enforcement and strategic policy and implementation teams. As a strong communicator, verbal and written, you will undertake all areas of planning for the local authority, including attending developer meetings and committees.
If you would like to be part of Basildon's success, we look forward to receiving your application.
Please attach your CV and Covering letter detailing how you meet each of the requirements of the Person Specification, including providing suitable examples to support each of the competencies.
The Council applies a robust recruitment vetting process. If you are successful you will need to undergo a Pre-employment Vetting Procedure. We are a disability confident employer.
If you have any queries regarding this or any of our roles, please contact Human Resources 01268 208242 or human.resources@basildon.gov.uk.
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Fixed Term Contract/Secondments - 12 Months
36.25 Hours Per Week
A borough thriving with ambition, energy, and opportunity. As a key player in the Thames Estuarys thriving economy, we are not just planning for the future we are building it. Our Corporate Plan 2025 to 2029 is all about:
We are seeking a motivated and capable Senior Legal Officer (Band 6) to join our dynamic Legal Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for a CILEX Paralegal (or student working towards qualification) to develop their legal career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
You will provide high-quality legal support across a range of matters, with a focus on Property and Contracts, depending on your experience and interests. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, supporting senior lawyers, and contributing to the delivery of efficient and effective legal services to the Council and its Local Authority Trading Companies.
Hybrid working is available, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.
Basildon Borough Council is committed to supporting your professional growth through training and development opportunities, including support towards full CILEX qualification.
If you want to be part of a forward-thinking council that is shaping a better Basildon, we welcome your application.
If you would like to be part of Basildons success, we look forward to receiving your application.
Lawyer -Corporate
Legal Services
Band 9
Permanent Full Time-36.25 Hours Per Week
Welcome to Basildon , a borough thriving with ambition, energy, and opportunity. As a key player in the Thames Estuary thriving economy, we are not just planning for the future , we are building it. Our Corporate Plan 2025 to 2029 is all about:
About the Role
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Lawyer (Band 9) to join our vibrant Legal Services team. If you are a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx Fellow with solid experience and a passion for litigation and governance, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
The successful candidate will be joining a newly formed, forward-thinking professional team that flourishes on collaboration, continuous growth and making a meaningful impact. We take pride in our supportive culture - where ideas are shared, successes are celebrated and everyone&©s voice matters.
You will provide expert legal advice and representation across a range of complex legal matters, within our Corporate team. You will be expected to work independently, manage a varied caseload, and contribute to the development of junior staff and the wider legal team.
Key Responsibilities
Depending on your specialism, you will:
What We are Looking For
Basildon Borough Council is also committed to supporting your professional growth through a range of training and development opportunities.
If you would like to be part of Basildon&©s success, we look forward to receiving your application.
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Lawyer: Property & Contracts
Permanent Full Time 36.25 Hours Per Week
Welcome to Basildon , a borough thriving with ambition, energy, and opportunity. As a key player in the Thames Estuary thriving economy, we are not just planning for the future ,we are building it. Our Corporate Plan 2025 to 2029 is all about:
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Lawyer (Band 9) to join our vibrant Legal Services team. If you are a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx Fellow with solid experience and a passion for property, contracts & regeneration, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
The successful candidate will be joining a newly formed, forward-thinking professional team that flourishes on collaboration, continuous growth and making a meaningful impact. We take pride in our supportive culture where ideas are shared, successes are celebrated and everyone&©s voice matters.
You will provide expert legal advice and representation across a range of complex legal matters, within our Property and Contracts teams. You will be expected to work independently, manage a varied caseload, and contribute to the development of junior staff and the wider legal team.
Full Time 36.25 Hours Per Week
Welcome to Basildon: A Borough of Ambition and Opportunity
Basildon is a vibrant and forward-thinking borough at the heart of the Thames Estuary thriving economy. Our Corporate Plan 2025 to 2029 is focused on:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Principal Lawyer and Manager (Property) to lead a specialist legal team within our Corporate Services Directorate. This is a senior role offering the opportunity to shape legal strategy, manage complex property and contract matters, and contribute to major regeneration and development projects.
You will be responsible for managing a small team of legal professionals, providing expert legal advice, and representing the Council in high-value negotiations. You'll also play a key role in reducing external legal spend and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, solution-focused legal services.
The successful candidate will be joining a newly formed, forward-thinking professional team that flourishes on collaboration, continuous growth and making a meaningful impact. We take pride in our supportive culture - where ideas are shared, successes are celebrated and everyone's voice matters.
What We& are Looking For
Why Join Us?
Full Time 36.25 Hours Per Week (All posts are subject to the NJC conditions of service)
Welcome to Basildon
A Borough of Ambition and Opportunity
Basildon is a vibrant and forward thinking borough at the heart of the Thames Estuary thriving economy. Our Corporate Plan 2025 to 2029 is focused on:
About the Role We are looking for a strategic and solution-focused Principal Lawyer and Manager (Corporate) to lead and inspire a team of legal professionals within our Corporate Services Directorate. This is a senior leadership role where you will play a pivotal part in shaping the Council's legal strategy, supporting high-profile governance and transformation projects, and delivering expert legal advice across a broad range of corporate legal matters. You will be responsible for managing a team of lawyers and legal officers, overseeing complex and politically sensitive legal work, and acting as the legal lead on major cross-departmental initiatives. Your remit will include areas such as civil litigation, employment, housing, governance, and prosecutions. You will also work closely with senior officers and members, ensuring that legal services are aligned with the Council's strategic goals and delivered with professionalism, efficiency, and value for money. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact in a forward-thinking council, reduce external legal spend, and contribute to the development of a high-performing in-house legal team.
What We're Looking For