Can you use evidence to make decisions?
Do you have experience of working in a legal team?
Are you able to engage and build relationships with stakeholders?
Can you manage multiple conflicting priorities?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
The successful Prosecution and Legal Services Manager will work within the Prosecution and Legal Services (PLS) team, part of the Enforcement Directorate at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). This is an exciting and varied role, where no two days are the same, you will play a pivotal role in making UK roads safer.
Please note: This part time role will require the successful applicant to work a total of 18.5 hours per week, the hours will be worked across Monday to Friday.
The advertised salary will be pro rata as the vacancy is part time.
The PLS Managers effect full back-office service relating to Courts and DVSA Enforcement personnel, from Fixed Penalties to prosecutions and any associated post-court matters. The PLS Managers work closely with Enforcement staff, Court staff and legal representatives.
The PLS Managers have the ultimate responsibility for making case decisions and ensuring that DVSA prosecutions are compliant with court procedures, legislation and DVSA policy. They will make sure that every case meets public interest and evidential tests and will uphold DVSA’s reputation as a prosecuting agency.
The role holder will use knowledge and resources and provide support, advice and guidance to colleagues with regards to a new or existing law if a question arises. They will also be responsible for conducting research that is both legal and factual to impact decisions made by the management team.
The role holder will be jointly responsible for the line management of a team of Executive Officers as PLS Team Leaders, supporting a team of Administrative Officers as PLS Case Officers and Legal Apprentices.
The role holder will ensure that each team member is aware of organisational aims and objectives and has an appreciation of how his or her work contributes to the improvement of road safety and environmental standards and to the reduction of vehicle-related crime.
They will assist with statistical analysis to look at the performance of the team, the levels of quality assurance (QA) case returns that the team has had to issue, and data to support the wider business as required.
They will provide support to the PLS Senior Manager on new and continuing initiatives, keeping them informed about PLS issues and offer support and direction as and when required.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* In accordance with procedures, quality assure prosecution casework for onward transmission to the Magistrates’ Courts throughout England and Wales, as well as the Procurator Fiscal Service in Scotland.
* Make decisions on how to proceed with prosecution cases.
* Work closely with Enforcement colleagues, legal representatives and Courts concerning DVSA prosecutions.
* Develop programmes to ensure that the team are aware of current legislation and DVSA policies on prosecution and Fixed Penalties, together with guidelines provided by legal advice and Department for Transport (DfT) submissions.
* Manage the team’s workload to ensure that Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) are met and devise patterns of work for the office in response to changing demands.
For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached Candidate Pack.
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