Number of Posts: 1
Advertised: INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
Branch/Division: Legal Services Unit
Location: Force Headquarters - Central Park Complex
Grade: Grade K
Rank: Not applicable
Leadership Level: Middle Leader
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 32.625 hours per week (4.5 days)
Advertised Salary: £46,674 - £48,966 pro rata + £5,000 Market Supplement
Shift Allowances/Enhancements/ Additional Info: Enhanced Vetting Required
Advert:
Greater Manchester Police is recognised as the fastest improving force in the country, and we are committed to reaching our aim of becoming the best we can be for the people of Greater Manchester. We are actively preventing crime, keeping people safe, and protecting victims by being proactive in fighting crime and working closely alongside local communities and partners to solve problems that matter to our neighbourhoods.
We are proud to serve the public and are always keen to welcome those who share our endeavour of making Greater Manchester as safe as it can be for its residents and visitors. We are one of the largest forces within the UK and are responsible for keeping almost 3 million people safe across 10 towns and cities.
Legal Services provides a critical support service for officers and staff at all levels in GMP. The Branch is made up of circa 50 legally qualified and non-qualified staff split across six units, including four dedicated legal units that specialise in Operational Policing, Civil Litigation, Employment and Misconduct, and Public and Regulatory.
We are looking for an experienced defendant solicitor to handle a caseload of litigated public liability, employer's liability and motor claims against the Chief Constable and to provide Force-wide advice in order to minimise exposure to risk.
You will be a confident and effective communicator with a strong understanding of civil procedure and police-related legislation and will be capable of handling high-value and complex litigation, acting always in the best interests of the Chief Constable and demonstrating awareness of the wider impact of your decision-making.
*The salary attracts an additional £5000 market supplement (which is subject to review every three years, or sooner if market conditions change)
This post is politically restricted under the provisions of the Local Government and Housing Act, 1989. Your post is defined as 'politically restricted' and you must not, therefore, engage in political activities.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo security vetting.
Benefits:
1. Generous annual leave entitlement of 24 days, plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service.
2. A competitive salary
3. Annual pay rise
4. Generous Pension
5. Maternity/paternity leave
6. Healthcare and wellbeing support
7. Opportunity to join GMP's Sports and Social Club which offers a range of sporting activities
8. Emergency services blue light card discount
9. Cycle Scheme
10. Car Lease Scheme - Fleet Solutions offer the leading salary sacrifice lease car scheme for the NHS and other public sector organisations.
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