17068 - Head of Litigation & Head of Governance

Job description

This vacancy is only available to existing Civil Servant employees and employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs). Please review the "Eligibility" section before you apply. General Information: Salary: The national salary range is £58,511 - £65,329, London salary range is £63,343 - £70,725. Your salary will be dependent on your base location Working Pattern: Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working Vacancy Approach: Cross Government: Location: Belfast, London: Region: London, Northern Ireland: Closing Date: 13-May-2026 Post Type: Permanent: Civil Service Grade: Grade 7: Number of jobs available: 2 Reserve List: 12 Months Job ID: 17068 Descriptions & requirements: Job description: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The main responsibilities of the two roles include: The Head of Litigation post will include closely with NIO legal advisors and the Crown Solicitor’s Office to coordinate the approach to and lead the strategy for legacy litigation. It will also include leadership of policy issues such as victim support and aspects of the bill such as disclosure and scope. The Head of Governance post will include working closely with NIO legal advisors and...