Head Of Legal
Northern Ireland Public Services OmbudsmanProgressive House, Belfast, Antrim£49,232 to £52,413
Main purpose of job
The postholder will be responsible for providing legal support to the Ombudsman, Deputy Ombudsman, the NIPSO SMT and NIPSO operational teams to ensure that NIPSO delivers its statutory functions and responsibilities across a range of areas including public and administrative law, freedom of information, data protection and employment law. This will include providing strategic advice, liaison with external solicitors or counsel when required, acting as the NIPSO Data Protection Officer, providing support to the Ombudsman in her role as the Northern Ireland Local Government Commissioner for Standards and fulfilling the role of team manager for the NIPSO legal team.
The postholder will be responsible for providing legal support to the Ombudsman, Deputy Ombudsman, the NIPSO SMT and NIPSO operational teams to ensure that NIPSO delivers its statutory functions and responsibilities across a range of areas including public and administrative law, freedom of information, data protection and employment law. This will include providing strategic advice, liaison with external solicitors or counsel when required, acting as the NIPSO Data Protection Officer, providing support to the Ombudsman in her role as the Northern Ireland Local Government Commissioner for Standards and fulfilling the role of team manager for the NIPSO legal team.
The closing date for applications is Monday the 15th of December 2025
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