Family head of Department
- Step into a senior role with immediate access to an existing caseload
- Progress toward Regional Director status
- Thrive in a no-ego, down-to-earth team with real opportunities for growth
Are you a panel-accredited solicitor or head of department ready to step into a high-impact role with room to grow?
You’ll inherit a live caseload and play a key part in shaping the regional childcare team. With a supportive culture, collaborative targets, and structured career progression, this is a standout opportunity to take ownership of your work while being backed by an experienced and growing national practice.
If you’re ambitious, people-focused and eager to make a difference, this is the move for you.
Who we’re looking for
- Panel-accredited childcare solicitor (essential)
- Experience managing public law children matters, parent and guardian work
- Strong communication and BD skills
- Leadership potential or aspirations to progress into HOD/regional director role
- Supportive, approachable and collaborative
- Supervisory experience a bonus but not essential
What you’ll be doing
- Manage and grow an existing caseload from day one
- Provide guidance and supervision to junior staff, including a trainee
- Build relationships with guardians and other professionals
- Represent clients in court and ensure excellent client care
- Work flexibly from either the Manchester or Blackburn office
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- 26 days holiday + your birthday off (after 1 year)
- Medicash health plan
- Standard pension contribution
- Structured appraisals and support to achieve panel membership or promotion
- Hybrid working: 3 days office, 2 from home (adaptable to court and client needs)
- Supportive culture – no hierarchy, mutual respect across all teams
- Inclusive celebrations
Contact Mel Samson
Want to play a key part in shaping the future of a growing childcare law team in Manchester? Get in touch for a confidential chat.
📩 mel.samson@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Key details
Salary
£60,000 - £85,000
Location
- Greater Manchester
- North West
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Family
Job ref
V-54841-1
Specialist for family in the North West
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