Address
Form of work
Salary Number of Posts
1
Advertised
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
Branch/Division
Legal Services Unit
Location
Force Headquarters - Central Park Complex
Grade
Grade G
Rank
Not applicable
Leadership Level
Peer Leader
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
36.25 hours per week
Hours
Full time
Advertised Salary
£33,915 - £35,982 per annum
Shift Allowances/Enhancements/ Additional Info
Enhanced Vetting Required
Advert
Greater Manchester Police is one of the largest police forces in the country with a dedicated team of more than 12,000 individuals, responsible for protecting approximately 2.8 million people across an area of almost 500 square miles.
Legal Services provides a critical support service for officers and staff at all levels in GMP. The Branch is made up of circa 50 legally qualified and non-qualified staff split across six units, including four dedicated legal units that specialise in Operational Policing, Civil Litigation, Employment and Misconduct, and Public and Regulatory.
Members of our teams provide legal advice across the above areas and are key partners in ensuring GMP re-establishes itself as a leading police force who fight and reduce crime, keeps people safe and cares for victims. Our legal work is interesting, fast-paced and rewarding with no two days being the same. You can expect to be challenged and have the highest level of career fulfilment here, because you can and will make a difference. Every single member of the team understands their role in contributing to the provision of our service, and the business benefits it brings.
A number of exciting opportunities have arisen to work within GMP's Legal Services Branch.
If you are hard-working, motivated and adaptable; want to take a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work as part of a friendly and supportive team and can demonstrate the attributes and behaviours that GMP expects of its police staff and officers, we welcome your application.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the fast-paced operational policing unit within GMP Legal Services. As a paralegal you will manage your own varied and interesting caseload effectively and proactively, assisting in the provision of safeguarding support to the communities of Greater Manchester.
If you are able to demonstrate strong communication skills, the ability to consider and prepare statements and consider evidence for applications with minimum supervision and are also studying towards a legal qualification or have such a qualification, we would welcome your application.
Please refer to the Job Description addressing the essential and desirable criteria for the role
Successful candidates will be required to undergo security vetting.
Benefits:
GMP is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring that the make-up of its workforce is reflective of the communities of Greater Manchester. GMP recognises that having a diverse workforce makes the Force more approachable and relatable to the public it serves.
GMP also operates an Agile Working Policy, giving you flexibility to manage your working hours and location thereby promoting a positive work-life balance.
24 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays) rising by 5 days on completion of 5 years' service.
A local Government Pension Scheme.
Free parking available.
By joining GMP, the successful candidates will also have the opportunity to join GMP's Sports and Social Club. For a nominal monthly sum, a wide range of activities are available such as indoor football, tennis, squash and badminton as well as an extensive gymnasium. There is also bar and restaurant facilities with function rooms that can be hired for private events. Discounts are also available for Cinema and theatre tickets.
Other benefits include Blue Light discounts from many high street retailers and a Credit Union which offers financial products exclusively to the Police Family.
For more information, a copy of the job descriptions including the essential and desirable short-listing criteria and to apply on-line please visit the Police Staff recruitment page at: www. gmp.police.uk
