Head of Legal Aid

at  Isle of Man Government

A WORKPLACE THAT INVESTS IN YOU

A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
Annual leave starting from 21 days, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.
Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.

We are looking for an individual who is a team player, able to multi-task at senior level and deal with challenging situations. Strong inter-personal skills and the ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stake holders is key to this role.
The main purpose of this role will be to take the lead in ensuring Social Security Division meets its strategic objectives relating to Legal Aid. The post holder will also act as Project Manager regarding the transition of Legal Aid to Statutory Board status in accordance with the recommendations of HM Attorney General’s Review of Criminal and Civil Legal Aid (2021).