Legislation Officer – Primary Drafting

About the role

Looking for a role that will broaden your experience and develop your skills?

Join the Legislative Drafting Division as a Legislation Officer, where you'll play a key role in supporting the development and progression of primary legislation for the Isle of Man. Working alongside specialist drafters, you'll undertake legislative research, proofread and quality-check Bills and related documents, coordinate workflows and help ensure legislative projects progress accurately and efficiently.

This is a varied and intellectually engaging role that combines research, document management, reporting and process improvement. You'll work with colleagues across Government, the Clerk of Tynwald's Office and other stakeholders while developing specialist knowledge of legislative processes, legal systems and emerging digital tools. If you thrive on organisation, problem-solving and working with precision, you'll find plenty of opportunities to build your skills and make a meaningful contribution within a unique legal environment.

Sound like the next step in your career?

• A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
• A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
• A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take time off in line with the relevant flexi-time scheme.
• Enjoy occasional remote working opportunities, with prior agreement from your manager.
• Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
• Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
• Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
• Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years' service.
• Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
• Access to the Government staff canteen where you can purchase affordable meals, drinks and snacks.

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

A standardpolice check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.

We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them ves.im.

Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online, please contact us on or by email at helpmeapply.