Administrative Officer - Public Law

Isle of Man Public Service Careers; Douglas; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-time scheme

Occasional remote working

Public Service pension options

Learning and development facilities

Staff welfare service

Job summary

The Isle of Man Public Service Careers is seeking an Administrative Officer for the Public Law Division to support statutory functions including charity registration and Mental Health Financial Management. You will handle enquiries, maintain records, process applications and correspondence, and contribute to delivering efficient, professional services.

We offer a supportive team environment with opportunities to develop digital processes, flexible working arrangements where possible, and a

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle enquiries and support clients and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records and documents.
• Process applications and correspondence.
• Help ensure services are delivered efficiently and professionally.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Proactive attitude

Job description

About the role

Are you organised, adaptable and looking for a varied administrative role where your work makes a meaningful contribution to the Isle of Man community? The Attorney General’s Chambers is looking for an Administrative Officer to join its Public Law Division, supporting important statutory functions including the registration and regulation of Manx charities and Mental Health Financial Management. You will work as part of a supportive team, handling enquiries, maintaining accurate records, processing applications and correspondence, and helping to ensure these essential services are delivered efficiently and professionally.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your experience in a unique legal and regulatory environment whilst contributing to the ongoing improvement of our services. As the Division develops its digital processes, you will have the opportunity to support new ways of working, assist colleagues and service users, and help make services more accessible. We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, a willingness to learn and a positive, proactive approach to their work.

A workplace that invests in you

• A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
• A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
• A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take time off in line with the relevant flexi-time scheme.
• Enjoy occasional remote working opportunities, with prior agreement from your manager.
• Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
• Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
• Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
• Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
• Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
• Access to the Government staff canteen where you can purchase affordable meals, drinks and snacks.

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

Things to note

A standard police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.