Nottingham City Council
Legal Intervention Officer
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Legal Intervention Officer
Legal Intervention Officer (Fixed-term, 12 months)
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Fixed-term (12 months)
- Working Hours: 37 hours per week
- Role: Hybrid Worker
- Salary: Starting salary: £46,142 (Level one) Rising to £49,282 (Level four) pro rata for part-time (Pay award pending)
Location
Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG
About the Role
Nottingham City Council is seeking a dedicated Legal Intervention Officer to territorial as its specialist for implementing legal interventions and statutory provisions for school attendance. Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring best-practice legal interventions across the directorate
- Acting under delegated authority on behalf of the council in prosecuting families
- Taking on roles such as Investigating Officer, Deciding Officer, Disclosure Officer, and Prosecutor
- Providing expert advice on attendance-related legal processes and prosecution strategies
- Collaborating with managers, schools, and partner agencies
About You
We’re looking for a highly skilled professional with substantial experience in school attendance law and legal intervention.
Minimum Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of school attendance legislation, including the Education Act and enforcement processes
- Experience managing and progressing complex legal cases, including preparing evidence for court
- Ability to lead prosecutions on behalf of the local authority, including:
- Preparing case files
- Issuing penalty notices
- Representing cases in court
- Clear understanding of evidential requirements and legal thresholds for enforcement actions
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Preferred Qualities:
- Proven track record of working under strict statutory deadlines (organisation skills)
- Confidence delivering challenging yet constructive advice to schools, managers, and partners
- Experience in developing and implementing policies to support effective interventions
Essential Information
- A DBS Enhanced check is mandatory for this role.
- For further details, view the full job description here.
Hybrid Working
Nottingham City Council values flexibility. This role offers hybrid working options, tailored to support work-life balance.
Workplace Culture & Benefits
Joining Nottingham City Council means:
- Competitive pay, generous leave entitlements (26 days annually, rising to 33 after 5 years), and bank holidays
- 21.9% defined benefit pension scheme
- Smart Working to enhance productivity and work-life harmony
- Health & Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts on local sports, cinema, shopping, etc.
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Diversity & Inclusion
We actively promote diversity and welcome applications from:
- Minority Ethnic communities
- LGBTQ+ individuals
- Disabled applicants
Flexible working arrangements are encouraged—discuss possibilities during your application process.
Key Dates
- Closing Date: 12th July 2026 (Advert may close earlier – apply promptly!)
- Interviews: 16th–24th July (Exact date TBC upon selection)
How to Apply
Apply now and confirm your agreement to the terms & conditions here.
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Need help completing your application? Contact the Employee Service Centre.
For Enquiries: Email: Sophie.Coldrick@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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