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Senior Solicitor / Legal Executive

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Closing date: 05 October 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to join Bolsover District Council's Legal Team at a time of growth and development. As a Senior Solicitor/Legal Executive, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality legal services across the Council, helping to support the organisation's ambitious priorities and objectives while contributing to the continued development of the Legal Service.

Bolsover District Council is a dynamic and ambitious organisation that takes pride in delivering excellent services to our communities whilst driving economic growth and environmental sustainability across the district.

The Legal Team is a small but highly valued part of the authority, providing legal advice and representation across a wide range of service areas. As a senior member of the team, you will undertake complex and high-profile legal work, act as a trusted adviser to officers and elected members, and contribute to the strategic direction and continuous improvement of the service.

The team advises on a broad range of matters including commercial property, land disputes, contracts and procurement, planning, licensing and regulatory services, public sector housing, governance, and criminal and civil litigation. We are seeking applications from experienced Solicitors or Legal Executives with significant experience in commercial property, land transactions , contracts, procurement, or a combination of these areas. You will provide high-quality legal advice and practical solutions in a local government environment.

In addition to managing your own caseload, you will provide supervision, guidance and support to junior colleagues, including a Legal Assistant, helping to develop their skills and ensuring the efficient delivery of legal services across the Council.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a varied and complex caseload, providing timely, practical and legally robust advice to Council services.
Advise elected Members, senior managers and officers on significant legal, governance and strategic matters.
Draft and negotiate a wide range of legal documentation, including contracts, land and property agreements, notices, policies and reports.
Supervise, mentor and support a Legal Assistant and other junior colleagues as required, contributing to their professional development and performance.
Support the Legal Services Manager in the delivery, development and continuous improvement of the Legal Service.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal clients, external organisations, partner authorities and other stakeholders.
Contribute to the promotion of best practice, knowledge sharing and resilience across the Legal Team.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Is a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with significant post-qualification experience in one or more relevant areas of law.
Has substantial experience of managing complex legal matters and providing high-quality legal advice to clients.
Demonstrates sound judgement, strong analytical skills and the ability to identify practical, solution-focused outcomes.
Has experience of supervising, mentoring or developing junior staff and supporting team performance.
Is highly organised, motivated and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining excellent standards of service delivery.
Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to advise and influence at all levels of the organisation, including elected Members, senior leadership and external stakeholders.
Is committed to delivering excellent customer service and contributing positively to a collaborative and supportive team culture.

The Council operates a flexible working policy with hybrid working arrangements. Attendance at Council offices, committee meetings, hearings and court proceedings will be required as necessary.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional seeking a rewarding senior role within local government, where you can make a tangible contribution to the delivery of public services while helping to develop the next generation of legal professionals.

For a full list of duties and requirements, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

Apply today!

If you are interested in this post, please apply by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ above and creating an account. You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application. Applications close Midnight, 5^th October 2026.

If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting Bolsover District Council Contact Centre on 01246 242424 or emailing: BDC-HR&Payroll@bolsover.gov.uk

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Refuse Driver/Loader

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Closing date: 28 September 2026

Provide household and commercial refuse collection service throughout Bolsover District Council areas.

Bolsover District Council is a dynamic and ambitious organisation that takes pride in delivering excellent services to our community whilst driving economic growth and environmental sustainability for the district.

The successful candidate will work in the Council’s Streetscene Team undertaking a variety of tasks in relation to routine collection rounds and the removal of household, industrial and commercial refuse from a variety of locations. On occasion this role may also assist in the undertaking of grounds maintenance, street cleansing functions and environmental improvement projects during the winter green bin suspension period.

To be successful you will need:

Experience in collecting domestic household and commercial waste from urban and rural locations.
An understanding of Health and Safety systems, including when working on or adjacent to highways.
Experience with light commercial vehicles including their routine daily maintenance, checks and default reporting.
The ability to work to fixed work schedules and tight deadlines and sustain high levels of physical output over prolonged periods.
Valid Full Driving LGV License (Category C or C+E)

Previous experience of working in a Refuse Collection or Street Cleansing Service area would be advantageous.

For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification.

Apply today!

If you are interested in this post, please return your completed application form via email to BDC-HR&Payroll@bolsover.gov.uk by Midnight on 28^th September 2026

For further information

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Brett Elliott, on 01246 243047 or email Brett.elliott@bolsover.gov.uk

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, and we thank you for your interest in the job role.

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Casual Workers

Fri, 29 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Closing date: 30 September 2026

Join our casual register today and experience a variety of roles and experiences at a time that suits you. Casual work will be on an ‘as and when’ required basis and the working pattern will be determined by the needs of the service and your availability. Not only will you earn extra cash, but you could gain qualifications and take the steps towards a new career.

Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis: April, July, October, January. You will be contacted directly if you have been shortlisted for an interview.

Please specify in your application which role/s you would like to apply for. If you do not specify any role, the Council will assume you are available for all positions.

Available Vacancies	Hourly Rate
Lifeguard / Leisure Attendant	£12.85 - £13.47 per hour
Receptionist / Front of House	£12.85 - £13.47 per hour
Catering Assistant	£13.45 per hour
Pleasley Vale Outdoor Instructor	£14.82 - £16.08 per hour
Healthy Lifestyle Instructor/ Fitness Instructor	£12.85 - £13.47 per hour Grade 3 £14.82 - £16.08 per hour Grade 5
Activity Assistant	£13.45 per hour
Activity Leader	£12.85 - £13.47 per hour
Pitch-Court Maintenance Assistant	£12.85 - £13.47 per hour
Sports Coach	£14.82 to £16.08 per hour
Leisure Trainer / Assessor	£14.82 - £16.08 per hour
Extreme Sports Coach	£13.69 to £14.59 per hour Grade 4 £14.82 to £16.08 per hour Grade 5
Swimming Teacher	£14.82 - £16.08 per hour
Extreme Sports Assistant	£13.45 per hour

For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification.

Why work for us?

Bolsover District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people’s lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.

We offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and excellent work/life balance initiatives. Learn more about the benefits of working for us at: Working for the Council

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Human Resources at BDC-HR&Payroll@bolsover.gov.uk

Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

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