Prosecution and Legal Services Team Leader – Part Time

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency for vehicle safety is seeking a leader adept in data analysis to manage prosecution cases and support a team of Case Officers. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting documents, and conducting performance monitoring. This role offers substantial benefits including a high pension contribution and up to 30 days annual leave, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams and performance.
• Proficient in statistical analysis for team monitoring.
• Familiarity with Scottish law and legal processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage prosecution cases according to Scottish law.
• Support and guide on legal research for management decisions.
• Draft legal documents and assist with training.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Legal research

Team management

Job description

Are you an effective leader?

Are you proficient in data analysis?

Would you be interested in using these skills to gain experience within a prosecution and legal work environment?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving safely and sustainably. We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe journeys, ensuring vehicle safety, and protecting from unsafe drivers and vehicles.

We’re working hard to:

• make roads safer
• improve services for our customers
• make road transport greener and healthier
• harness the potential of technology and data
• grow and level up the economy

Joining our department offers many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to 30 days), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King’s birthday
• Flexible working options promoting a healthy work-life balance

Learn more about working at DVSA:

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - Department for Transport Careers

You will line manage a team of Case Officers, including performance management, quality assurance, and caseload distribution. You will support line managers by producing statistical analysis to monitor team performance, quality check failures, and support business cases as needed. You will work closely with the Training and Development team to ensure smooth operation of new entrant Vehicle and Traffic Examiner courses.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing prosecution cases according to Scottish law and the legal system
• Providing support, advice, and guidance on laws and conducting legal and factual research for management decisions
• Managing fixed penalty deposit reports, case distribution, and completion
• Drafting legal documents and standard forms to assist with coaching and training
• Conducting legal and factual research on team-related areas and presenting findings
• Delivering staff management tasks including reviews, disciplinary actions, sickness management, performance monitoring, and reporting
• Contributing to court cost audits in collaboration with line managers
• Presenting on prosecution issues and fixed penalties during training sessions for staff

We value strong line management and will support managers in developing their skills to foster teams that excel and serve the public effectively.

For more information, please review the role profile. Note that not all elements may be assessed during recruitment; the advert will specify what is relevant for the process.