At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clients with employment law queries and manage a diverse workload.
- Company: Sefton Council, committed to inclusivity and community representation.
- Benefits: Equal opportunities, guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and care experienced individuals.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on equality, diversity, and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by advising on employment law in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Passion for client care and strong attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
This is a pivotal role in a crucial team at the heart of the Council. You will ensure that client areas are supported, briefed on the ever-changing employment law landscape, and able to make well-informed decisions. You will be the first point of contact for employment law matters, managing a fast-paced and diverse workload with professionalism, discretion and confidence.
The key responsibilities include:
- Comprehensive diary and inbox management, including scheduling and co-ordinating meetings
- Supporting clients at every level across the Council with employment law related queries
- Supporting clients with legal service legal agreements (including schools) with employment law related queries
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Drafting and reviewing employment agreements, policies, procedures and handbooks
- Advising clients on redundancies, TUPE and day-to-day management queries
- Providing training to client departments
- Handling sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion
- Support as necessary on major projects
This role suits someone who is passionate about delivering excellent client care, committed to maintaining high standards, and confident working both independently and collaboratively to support a skilled and safe workforce.
Equal Opportunities
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us; our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody's identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview. If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
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Contact Details:
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council Recruitment Team
