An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Department or Litigation Solicitor to join my clients growing team based in one of their North Yorkshire offices.The Role:As the Head of Department, you will be responsible for leading, managing and developing the department to ensure it achieves the highest possible standards of excellence in all its activities.Main Accountabilities:• Development and delivery of a departmental strategy that supports the overall business plan.• Lead on specific business projects as required and as applicable to the department• Performance - ensuring the department is delivering to the highest standards through robust performance management and clear oversight of KPIs • Implementation of the necessary risk management procedures to ensure continuous improvement and compliance across the department.• Accountability for ensuring client feedback is in line with our Client Charter across the department, and implementation of plans to address where this is not the case.• Strong leadership and role modeling to all those in the department, particularly through the delivery of the Client and Colleague Charters, supported by colleagues in the wider management team where specialist knowledge and expertise is required.• Assistance with the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new colleagues within the department.• Ownership of regular meetings with all members of the department in order to communicate departmental strategy and goals, engag