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  • 2026 Graduate - Trainee Solicitor - Stratford-Upon-Avon

    Employer: Graduate Recruitment Bureau - Graduate & Student Recruitment
    Application closing date: 7 Jan 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Stratford-upon-Avon West Midlands United Kingdom
    The Company:

    An established and thriving law firm that is built on providing outstanding legal advice to private individuals.

    The Opportunity

    A fantastic chance for a recent graduate to train and qualify as a solicitor whilst gaining real experience in a number of service lines.

  • 2026 - Counter Terrorism Case Officer (CTCO) Prevent (CTPSE) - South East

    Employer: Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
    Application closing date: 21 Dec 2025, 11:59 pm
    Location: South East United Kingdom
    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a CT Case Officer (CTCO) to work within the Counter Terrorism Unit South East (CTPSE) under the Prevent Strand of the United Kingdom’s Counter-Terrorism strategy (CONTEST). You will be connecting CT policing, neighbourhood policing and communities to stop individuals being exploited by extremists; working with local authority partners and community organisations to help find solutions and work to support and protect people vulnerable to radicalisation.

  • 2026 - Intelligence Analyst Police Staff Grade E-G Intelligence Unit (CTPNW) - Manchester

    Employer: Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
    Application closing date: 29 Dec 2025, 11:59 pm
    Location: Manchester North West United Kingdom
    Analysis in CTPNW is the study of data to identify patterns, trends and links between crimes and offenders, with the goal of aiding CTPNW in identifying perpetrators and preventing future incidents. We also conduct strategic analysis, which is the analysis of long term and emerging trends to inform decision making and policy development.

  • Children's Social Worker (Child Protection & Children in Care) - Derby, East Midlands

    Employer: Derbyshire County Council - HR Services
    Application closing date: 8 Feb 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: East Midlands United Kingdom
    Derbyshire County Council is ambitious and innovative, offering support to both newly qualified and experienced social workers. We provide a nurturing environment with excellent progression opportunities. Our vision is to inspire and empower children, young people, and their families to be the best they can be.

  • Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 3) - Kingswood

    Employer: Cabot Learning Federation
    Application closing date: 16 Dec 2025, 11:59 pm
    Location: Kingswood Gloucestershire, England United Kingdom
    We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 3), the successful colleague will cover PPA time amongst our primary teachers.

  • Teacher of Product Design and Catering - Bristol

    Employer: Cabot Learning Federation
    Application closing date: 4 Jan 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: Bristol Bristol, England United Kingdom
    We are looking for a passionate and inspiring Teacher of Product Design and Catering to join our supportive and talented team at City Academy Bristol.

  • Unpaid Moot Mentor - Remote

    Employer: BVL
    Application closing date: 2 Jan 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: United Kingdom
    Want to be in with the chance to moot at the UK Supreme Court while also mentoring A-Level students? Apply to become a volunteer Moot Mentor now!

  • Pupillage - Ten Old Square - London

    Employer: Ten Old Square
    Application closing date: 6 Feb 2026, 11:59 pm
    Location: London United Kingdom
    Twelve-month pupillage at Ten Old Square, a highly regarded traditional Chancery and commercial Chancery set of chambers based in London, starting in October 2027.

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