Head of Personal Injury

Head of Personal Injury Location: Cardiff (with some travel to other office locations) Flexible working available Who Are We At Redkite we redefine the legal profession by combining the strength of a long-established firm with a highly personal and supportive culture. Since 1898 weve been proud to offer exceptional legal advice and tailored client service and just as proud to provide a collaborative flexible and inspiring environment for our people. We foster a progressive and commercially focused culture where individual contributions are genuinely valued. Whether youre looking to grow your practice enjoy a better work-life balance or join a firm that puts its people first Redkite offers the structure and support to help you succeed. What Youll Be Doing Lead the Personal Injury team managing a team of 12 including 6-7 direct reports ensuring high standards of service and case management. Drive business development and marketing efforts to grow Red Kites PI practice across all locations.Assist in the recruitment mentoring and development of the PI team to ensure that the department is well-staffed well-trained and aligned with the firms strategic goals. Actively manage a caseload of serious injury cases with particular focus on complex matters like brain injury claims. Manage financial performance for the PI team ensuring profitability and sustainable growth. Contribute to the firms strategic direction by reporting directly to Sophie Jones Head of Injury Services and working closely with her to ensure cross-team collaboration and development. Promote a collaborative and supportive team culture sharing knowledge and best practices across the Injury Services division. RequirementsWho Were Looking For :We are seeking an experienced Head of Personal Injury (PI) to lead our dedicated team. Join our exciting full service law firm that is committed to growing and developing PI team as part of our wider Injury Services. This is a senior position with a wide range of responsibilities from managing a substantial PI caseload to leading and growing a team of fee earners. As the Head of PI you will work closely with the Head of Injury Services to continue the firms growth and maintain its reputation for providing exceptional legal services across serious injury claims including brain injury and other complex PI cases. What youll bring: The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing Personal Injury claims particularly in serious injury cases and be ready to step into a leadership role that combines technical legal expertise with management and business development responsibilities. You will bring: Proven experience at the Head of Department level (or in a similar senior role) with the ability to oversee and support multiple areas within the PI team. Extensive expertise in Personal Injury law with a proven track record of handling high-value and complex cases especially in serious injury claims (brain injury experience preferred). Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to manage a team of 6-7 direct reports and foster a supportive collaborative team culture. Business development (BD) experience and a strong commercial mindset able to build and maintain client relationships and drive growth for the firm. A genuine passion for delivering the best outcomes for clients while nurturing a high-performing team. BenefitsWhats in It for You Were committed to creating a supportive inclusive and high-performing legal team. Youll be joining colleagues who are not only legally excellent but also commercially astute down-to-earth and with a culture of kind leadership. We value trust boldness excellence and teamwork and we want you to thrive as part of that. Flexible hours and hybrid working Up to 30 days annual leave entitlement Holiday buy and sell scheme Competitive Pension Life assurance Career development Redkite rewards scheme If youre interested in this role please APPLY NOW At Redkite we are committed to creating a diverse inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including gender race ethnicity sexual orientation disability age religion and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond to ensure all employees can thrive. We believe that diversity strengthens our team and helps us better serve our clients. Key Skills Marketing & Promotions,Attorney At Law,Jni,Airlines,Art Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1