Policy Officer jobs in United Kingdom

Childcare Advocate – London Local Authority (Locum Contract). Hybrid working arrangement. Sellick Partnership is looking for a Childcare Lawyer, Solicitor or Barrister for an in-house advocacy role within an experienced and supportive team.

• Conduct initial hearings, case management hearings, contested initial hearings, and final hearings.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with the Court.
• Attend Council offices in South London as required; court hearings conducted mainly in person.
• Join a well-established team that provides supportive leadership and guidance.

• Childcare Solicitor or Barrister with public childcare experience and in-house advocacy capabilities.
• Previous advocacy experience or experience as a barrister is highly desirable.
• Experience working for a local authority is highly desirable, but applications from Childcare Lawyers in private practice or Barristers with substantial public childcare court matters are also welcome.
• Ability to handle substantial public childcare matters in Court.

• Locum contract with hybrid working arrangement.
• Hybrid working arrangement with some attendance at the Council offices in South London; court hearings in person.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. For a confidential discussion about suitability, contact Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office.

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