Manchester City Council are Hiring: Head of People, Place & Regulation (Legal)
Location: Manchester
Salary: £72,031 – £77,783
Contract: Permanent | Full-time | 35 hours per week
Closing Date: 7 December 2025
Manchester is a city that does things differently – bold, innovative, and always moving forward. Now, Manchester City Council are looking for an exceptional legal leader to join their award-winning in-house team and help shape the future of one of the UK’s most vibrant cities.
As Head of People, Place & Regulation (Legal), you’ll:
- Lead and inspire teams within their Legal Services division
- Advise on complex, high-profile projects that make a real difference to residents
- Work at the heart of Greater Manchester’s devolved region – a unique opportunity in local government law
Why Manchester City Council?
- One of the largest local authority legal teams in the UK
- Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
- Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme
- A culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion
If you’re a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with litigation rights, with strategic vision, political awareness, and a passion for public service, this is your chance to make an impact where it matters most.
Click here to apply and be part of Manchester’s next chapter
Interviews: w/c 20th or 27th January 2026