Legal Officer

Legal Officer

Part-time, 14.8 hours p/w | Permanent | £10,214-£11,873 P/A (pro rata of £25,536-£29,683)

As one of the country’s largest providers of quality education and training, our team of over 600 talented staff support over 12,000 students each year and each plays a part in making City College Plymouth a nationally recognised learning environment.

The College offers a range of teaching, business support and Apprenticeship opportunities. So if you want to be rewarded well for investing in people’s futures - we want to hear from you.

We are seeking a Legal Officer to support the Senior Leadership Team by undertaking the responsibility for the central legal and insurance function including reviewing and/or drafting of contractual documentation and providing advice and guidance to College leaders and staff. You will also lead on the development, co-ordination and administration of the College’s Data Protection and Freedom of Information responsibilities.

If you would like to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity, you will need:

• Appropriate legal/insurance qualification (CILEX) or evidence of progress towards achievement
• Experience of successfully managing relations with internal and external business contacts
• Good research skills and analytical and problem solving skills with keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

In return we offer an excellent benefits package which, for this post, includes annual leave entitlement (pro rata) in addition to statutory and additional bank holidays, an excellent pension scheme (Local Government), family friendly policies and opportunities for training and development.

City College Plymouth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The College is an equal opportunities employer.