Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week
Market Supplement: £3,000 (Pro-Rata)
We are looking for a prosecutor to join the Isle of Wight Council to have conduct of the council’s criminal litigation which will include regulatory advice (including licensing, trading standards, and environmental health) and case management of matters falling to the Coroner’s Court. The caseload will include advice to internal departments and advocacy on behalf of the council. The post will sit within the council’s Litigation Legal Team. The successful candidate will be able to handle a busy caseload with minimal supervision working with the support of a close-knit team. You will be a qualified Chartered Legal Executive, Solicitor, or Barrister.
Knowledge of criminal litigation procedure is essential as the post holder should be able to provide immediate effective criminal support. Previous local authority experience would be an advantage, as would experience of dealing with regulatory matters.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Ben Gard, Principal Lawyer, Litigation Legal Team, on 01983 821000 ext. 6335 or by email at ben.gard@iow.gov.uk
When you join #TeamIWC you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
Relocation: For some vacancies (subject to criteria) a relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available if you are specifically relocating to the Isle of Wight to work with us, or if you choose to commute to the Isle of Wight daily, you may be eligible to have some travel costs reimbursed.
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
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If you have difficulty completing your online application or need further information about how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email callcentre@iow.gov.uk. Please note: Only applications completed and submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.
We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. We actively encourage you to revisit our job page and apply to alternate posts that may be suitable.
Closing Date: 5 August 2024