Head of Employment - Lead Growth & Strategy

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

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.