Employment Head of Department

SaccoMann; Manchester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership autonomy

Excellent benefits package

Long-term progression

Strong client base

Job summary

Sacco Mann is recruiting for a Head of Employment Department in Manchester. You will lead from the front, blending technical excellence with commercial acumen, mentoring a high-performing team and expanding the client base.

The role offers partner-level leadership, with autonomy and a strong culture focused on quality and people. This is a high-impact opportunity within a respected Manchester practice.

Qualifications

• Senior Employment Solicitor with experience at Partner / Legal Director level
• Proven leadership and departmental growth track record
• Strong commercial awareness and business development capability
• Expertise across complex employment law matters
• Excellent communication and client management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a successful Employment Law team
• Drive business development strategy and identify new revenue streams
• Maintain and grow strong client relationships across a varied client base
• Provide expert advice on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Shape the strategic direction of the department in line with firm-wide objectives
• Supervise, mentor, and inspire junior and senior lawyers

Skills

Team leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Employment law expertise

Communication

Job description

Are you ready to lead, shape, and grow a high-performing Employment team in a thriving Manchester law firm?

Sacco Mann is delighted to be recruiting for a Head of Employment Department on behalf of a highly regarded and well-established legal practice in Manchester, Greater Manchester. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced Employment Partner / Senior Employment Solicitor to step into a strategic leadership role with real influence over the direction and success of the department.

The Opportunity

As Head of Department, you will play a pivotal role in driving the continued growth and success of the Employment offering. You’ll lead from the front-combining technical excellence with commercial acumen--while mentoring a talented team and strengthening an already impressive client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a successful Employment Law team
• Drive business development strategy and identify new revenue streams
• Maintain and grow strong client relationships across a varied client base
• Provide expert advice on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Shape the strategic direction of the department in line with firm-wide objectives
• Supervise, mentor, and inspire junior and senior lawyers

About You

• Senior Employment Solicitor with extensive experience (Partner / Legal Director level)
• Proven track record in team leadership and departmental growth
• Strong commercial awareness and business development capability
• Expertise across complex employment law matters
• Excellent communication and client management skills
• Based in Manchester or open to relocation

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Partner-level salary + bonus structure
• Clear leadership autonomy with genuine influence
• Supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture
• Strong pipeline of quality work and established client base
• Excellent benefits package and long-term progression

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a key department within a respected firm that is known for its quality, integrity, and people-first approach. If you’re an ambitious Employment lawyer looking to step into a high-impact leadership role in Manchester, this position offers the platform to truly make your mark.