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Head of Department - COP
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: M2, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Head of Department – Property & Affairs (Court of Protection)
Location: Hybrid (Flexible Home & Office Working)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Lead a high-performing legal team and shape the future of a nationally recognised Court of Protection practice.
Are you a senior legal professional with leadership experience and a passion for delivering operational excellence and positive client outcomes? We’re looking for a Head of Department (HoD) to oversee and drive performance across our Property & Affairs (P&A) Court of Protection team.
This is a high-impact role at the heart of our Public Law practice area, responsible for strategy, compliance, people development, and service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead a mixed-skilled team (solicitors, legal executives, paralegals) to deliver outstanding client care and technical excellence.
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Own and deliver departmental KPIs including revenue, chargeable time, case volumes and quality.
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Shape and implement operational strategy in collaboration with the Practice Area Director.
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Drive business development initiatives, build strategic external partnerships, and develop the team's public profile.
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Ensure compliance with all regulatory obligations and internal quality standards.
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Embed a strong coaching and performance management culture across the department.
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Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Finance, HR, L&D, Marketing, and Compliance.
What We’re Looking For:
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A qualified Solicitor or CILEX with 7+ years PQE, ideally with expertise in Court of Protection or a related area.
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Proven experience in team leadership and performance management in a legal setting.
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Commercially savvy with experience of delivering to financial targets.
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Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance obligations (including Lexcel and GDPR).
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Excellent interpersonal, communication and strategic planning skills.
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A visible leader with the ability to inspire, challenge and develop people.
What’s On Offer:
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A senior role with strategic input and national influence.
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Flexible hybrid working (monthly travel to Manchester city centre)
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Competitive salary with performance-related bonus.
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell holidays
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Option to work abroad up to 4 weeks per year.
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Private healthcare for you and your family.
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Extensive learning and development support.
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Opportunity to work in a progressive firm with a strong social justice ethos.
About Us:
Simpson Millar is a national law firm committed to making legal services more accessible and less complex. Our Court of Protection team is widely respected, and we are looking for someone who can drive further growth and excellence.
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