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About North Northamptonshire Council

About North Northamptonshire Council Legal Services

North Northamptonshire Council has invested in their legal team to support the delivery of the Council’s priorities and have created a structure that enables the team to provide a holistic legal service across the Council’s functions. This is an exciting time to join and be integral in building, establishing, and developing the new team that provides high-quality, trusted advice.

As a member of the team, individuals will be supported at a senior level and by their peers within a growing and developing team of professionals. The team’s focus is on enabling service delivery, and to achieve this, they adopt a partnering model with clients, supporting them in delivering an ambitious agenda for North Northampton.

The newly created team offers an exciting opportunity for applicants at any stage of their careers. They are committed to developing, nurturing, and growing talent, from legal assistants to future managers. As a unitary authority, the opportunities are varied and broad, providing a unique chance to shape processes and grow with the Council as it develops.

North Northamptonshire Council key commitments

Their key commitments help ensure that the priorities they set, both now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in the areas they believe matter most. These include the following:

Disability Confident Employer

They are proud to be a recognised as a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. They are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Armed Forces Covenant

North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.

Carbon-Neutral aim

North Northamptonshire Council are striving to be a carbon-neutral council by 2030.
An exciting time to join North Northamptonshire Council

A message from Adele Wylie, Chief Executive

"I am delighted that you are considering joining our team at North Northamptonshire Council. Since we formed on 1 April 2021, we have set our aspirations high in order to make North Northamptonshire a place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life. Staff and Councillors at North Northamptonshire Council put residents and local communities at the heart of everything we do.

But we also realise that our employees are our greatest asset and are committed to becoming a true employer of choice. We work with staff to help them grow and encourage them to maximise their potential and achieve their career aspirations. Thank you for your interest in joining us. Should you wish to apply for one of the exciting and varied roles we have on offer, I wish you every success with your applications and we look forward to meeting you."

Adele Wylie - CEO

North Northamptonshire Council's values

At North Northamptonshire Council, their values define who they are and how they operate, forming the foundation for how they interact with their customers, colleagues, and provide their services.

Customer-focused

Customer-focused

Respectful

Respectful

Efficient

Efficient

Respectful

Supportive

Trustworthy

Trustworthy

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