Job Description

Highways and Planning Solicitor

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Employer:

Knowsley Council

Salary:

53,460 - 54,495 per annum

Location:

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Municipal Buildings, Huyton, L36 9UX, Hybrid Working

Contract:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full Time

Hours:

36 hours per week.

DBS Check:

Yes

Closing Date:

18/01/2026 at 23:59

Reference:

CVP 0504 Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success.



We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.



Our local authority is in a strong financial position, with a balanced budget that ensures stability and growth. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a Senior Leadership Team committed to making a positive impact in our community.



Do you have the skills to provide a high-quality legal service to Elected Members and Council Officers around highways and planning matters?



Are you looking for an amazing opportunity to support the delivery of Knowsley's biggest commercial and regeneration programmes?



Are you resilient and adaptable and ready for a challenge? and



Can you lead and inspire others to achieve high standards?



If so, you may be the perfect candidate for this role.



At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.



We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.



See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes.



We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.



At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:



Nigel Fagan, Nigel.Fagan@knowsley.gov.uk 07825145115



Interviews to be held w/c 2 February 2025



If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.



Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

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