Personal Injury Head of Department

Location
Leeds
Salary
£50000 - £70000 per annum, Benefits: Benefits Package
Posted
09 Apr 2018
Closes
07 May 2018
Ref
RA225540
Contact
Rachael Atherton
Job Title
Head of Department
Practice Area
Personal Injury
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Personal Injury Head of Department.
 
A rare and exciting opportunity for a senior level candidate has come up with a Personal Injury specialist in central Leeds.
 
The main purpose of this Personal Injury Head of Department role is to manage the performance and provide guidance and support to Team Leaders. The firm has around 6 Personal Injury teams within the department, all of which have a Team Leader. The Head of Personal Injury will have responsibility for these 6 Team Leaders.
 
The successful Head of Personal Injury will be required to take ownership and responsibility for daily operational matters as well as the longer terms development of business opportunity. To be able to motivate, lead and manage team performance ensuring delivery of robust quality claims handling, with a key focus on client outcomes, to generate fee income and to contribute to the general success of the site and business as a whole.
 
The Head of Personal Injury position requires a driven, confident and enthusiastic approach to develop and expand the teams, ensuring team managers deliver a client focused, profitable service.
 
Previous management experience is required for this role and would suit a qualified Solicitor, Member/fellow of CILEx or experienced Case handler with at least 5 years’ case handling experience in the personal injury sector.
 
You will be commercially minded with previous team management experience to include achieving objectives, performance management, motivating staff.
 
On offer is an attractive salary and benefits package for this Leeds-based Head of Personal Injury role.
 
Please get in touch ASAP to discuss further.