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Job Vacancies/Opportunities : 18 June 2024

#JobOpportunity: Head of Research, Knowledge Management & Legal Training at ODPP Ireland

#JobOpportunity: Head of Research, Knowledge Management & Legal Training at ODPP Ireland

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is recruiting a Head of Research, Knowledge Management & Legal Training.  Candidates must, on or before Friday, 21 June 2024 be enrolled as a Solicitor in the State or have been called to the Bar with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a complex legal environment combined with the professional technical experience that is listed in page 6 of the information booklet. This is an exciting new role which offers the successful candidate the opportunity to play a key strategic leadership role in developing the functions of Knowledge Management, Legal Training and Research within the ODPP. The role will require the design and implementation of an ambitious Strategy for Knowledge Management, Legal training and Research in a dynamic and expanding prosecution service.

Candidates will also have a proven track record in the development or implementation of strategies and solutions for the management and sharing of legal knowledge.  Shortlisting may apply.  Canvassing will disqualify.

The competition will be carried out in line with the codes of practice as published by the Commission for Public Service Appointments which are available at CPSA IE

How to apply

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Applicants should forward their application form electronically to: Recruitment@dppireland.ie to arrive before 3:30pm on Friday 21 June 2024.

Please note the interviews for this competition are estimated to take place in July 2024.

Information on the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is available here