JOB SUMMARY

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

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NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The role holder is responsible for the leadership and management of performance of the PDS in the office(s) for which they are accountable, including:

• managing key business processes;
• managing the performance of the team, including using management information to improve service delivery;
• legal supervision of direct reports and the wider team;
• management of resources to ensure an efficient, cost-effective service;
• ensuring delivery of a quality cost-effective service;
• business development activities;
• health and safety and business continuity for the team;
• implementing the strategic PDS direction as set out by the Senior Management Team

The postholder will also maintain a legal caseload including:

• provision of advice, assistance and representation to individuals subject to investigation or prosecution of a criminal offence;
• equal participation on the office out of hours rota.

The postholder will also:

• use their legal expertise and experience to contribute to the development of policy and practice that will improve the quality and efficiency of the criminal defence market in England and Wales;
• provide input as and when required to various projects within the LAA and wider Government.