Head of Department - Court of Protection

Head of Department (Court of Protection Property & Affairs) Location: Hybrid (UK-based, with regular travel to the North West) Salary: Highly competitive, dependent on experience/PQE performance bonus Benefits: 28 days holiday bank holidays, holiday buy/sell scheme, hybrid working, 5% company pension contribution, life assurance, private medical insurance (for you and your family), EAP, plus a range of money-saving perks Step into Strategic Leadership at Simpson Millar If youve been managing people, mentoring trainnees/paralegals, and driving team performance and youre now looking for a Head of Department role this could be the perfect next step. What youll be doing Leading and developing a high-performing, Chambers-ranked Court of Protection team Overseeing technical quality, compliance, and service delivery Monitoring and improving departmental KPIs and financial performance Contributing to firm-wide leadership and strategic planning Driving innovation in a tech-enabled legal environment Managing a reduced caseload alongside leadership duties What were looking for Significant Grade A experience in Court of Protection Property & Affairs Proven experience managing or mentoring people (formal HoD role not essential) A natural leader: confident, commercially aware, supportive, and collaborative Strong communication and relationship-building skills at all levels Ambition to shape and grow a high-performing department Were open to candidates who have led smaller deparments, managed a sub-teams, or played a key role in mentoring and supervision - this could be your platform to step up into full departmental leadership. Why join Simpson Millar? At Simpson Millar, were reimagining what a modern legal services provider can be. With an emphasis on accessibility, innovation, and client service, we value fresh thinking and bold leadership. If youre passionate about people, performance, and progress we want to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or contact our Recruitment team on 0113 487 6690 for a confidential conversation. Simpson Millar is committed to diversity, inclusion, and flexible working. (No agencies please speculative CVs will be treated as a gift.)55b20050-bc17-4e5d-bfce-3c406318dffc

Created: 2025-09-04