£24,790 - £25,584 per annum

Are you looking to start a career in law? Do you want to earn a salary whilst studying to become a solicitor?

The Peak District National Park Authority is offering a fully funded apprenticeship to study law and progress to become a qualified solicitor. Our apprenticeship is a great way to gain relevant skills and qualifications, without the cost of going to university, through a combination of paid, on-the-job learning and dedicated study time.

The Role

Our apprenticeship is a paid, full-time role, with one day per week dedicated to “off the job” training. You will be fully supported by our Authority Solicitor, legal team and recognised training provider.

During your apprenticeship, you will build a strong work portfolio and experience a variety of practice areas (which include planning, mines and minerals, environmental, property, commercial, procurement and contracts), whilst obtaining a law degree and completing the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations in order to be admitted to the roll of solicitors in England and Wales.

As the body responsible for conserving and enhancing the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the Peak District National Park, the work we undertake in the legal team is unique. This role not only provides a legal qualification, but also the opportunity to undertake legal work alongside experienced professional specialists with the collective aim of preserving and protecting our National Park.

About You

If you are interested in this opportunity, you will need a minimum of 3 A Levels and 5 GCSEs (including Maths and English) at Grade C or above, or equivalent.

You will also need to have the commitment and ambition to complete the apprenticeship training programme and progress a professional career in law as part of the Authority’s legal team.

You should also have good communication and interpersonal skills and a methodical approach to work.

We are ideally looking for someone at A level stage who will work towards a Paralegal qualification during the first two years, progressing onto the Level 7 Solicitor qualification for a further four years.

About Us

We have a positive and supportive culture within our legal team, sharing knowledge and best practices regularly. We are a true team, with the collective ambition of continuous improvement to provide an exemplar legal service to the Authority. Everyone is encouraged to share creative and innovative ideas to improve our team and the delivery of our legal service.

The Peak District National Park was the first of Britain’s 15 national parks and is still enjoyed by millions, looking for both adventure and a breathing space to escape. It is also the most accessible due its proximity to four major cities of the UK and its 38,000 residents. We recognise the importance of our national park and our job is to speak up and care for the Peak District National Park for all to enjoy forever.

Further Information

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Angela Edwards. No agencies at this time please.

Benefits

We operate a hybrid working model and enjoy a healthy work-life balance. We offer a range of staff benefits including flexi-time, a high-quality defined benefit pension scheme, 26-31 days’ holiday, plus Bank Holidays and the option to purchase more, volunteering leave and free parking at most of our offices. Please check out our Total Reward Brochure to see what else we offer.

Our Values

- Care – We care for the Peak District National Park, the people we work with and all those we serve. It’s at the heart of everything we do.
- Enjoy – We take pride in what we do and feel good about our contribution.
- Pioneer – We were born of pioneers. We will continue to explore opportunities to inspire future generations.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Peak District National Park Authority is committed to equal opportunities. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the role.

If you are unable to apply online and require a word version of the application form please contact us.

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Closing date: 19 January 2025

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