Service AreaGuernsey Legal Aid ServiceConsultancy AgreementFull Time & Part TimePLEASE NOTE THAT THE STATES OF GUERNSEY ARE NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS VIA OUR WEBSITE.The Legal Aid Administrator ('the Administrator') is an independent holder of public office, appointed by the States of Deliberation on the nomination of the Committee for Employment & Social Security. The main purpose of the role is to administer the Legal Aid Schemes in accordance with the provisions of the Legal Aid (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2003.An independent review of Legal Aid was undertaken in 2023 and the Administrator plays a key role in advising the Committee for Employment & Social Security on required changes to Rules or legislation for recommendations flowing from the review to be implemented.This position is avaliable on a full-time and part-time basis, with a minimum of 25 hours per week.Please click on the link below to view a full job description for this role.Contact: Ed Ashton, Head of Operations on tel. (01481) 223117 or email: Ed.Ashton@gov.ggWe strongly advise that applicants speak to the contact named above before applying for this role. Please do not email a CV to the contact shown above, applications should be submitted online. If you are unable to complete an online application please contact the Recruitment Team.Closing Date: 15 September 2025Candidates will need to upload a copy of their most up to date CV detailing full employment, voluntary work, and education history (along with the awarding body of any qualifications). The CV should include reasons for any gaps in employment. Candidates should also attach supporting information to demonstrate how they meet the key criteria for the role. The key criteria can be found within the job description which is available by clicking the job description link above. The supporting information provided by candidates will be used by the shortlisting panel when selecting candidates for interview.Note - Internal applicants are required to inform their Line Manager before applying for any States of Guernsey positions. Internal references may be taken up prior to interview.The States of Guernsey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being received and some candidates will be required to undertake enhanced and additional pre-employment checks.Should the successful applicant not meet the requirements of the role sufficiently they may be appointed at a lower grade than stated. The successful applicant would then have the opportunity to progress to the grade advertised once the necessary skills and knowledge have been developed and they have demonstrated the ability to undertake the duties at the higher level.How to ApplyTo apply, please send a copy of your CV, together with a document covering how you meet the key criteria for the position to .
