Clerk to Deputy Bailiff; Summary Courts

Position: Clerk to the Deputy High Bailiff (Summary Courts)
Location: Douglas

About the role

This role is a limited term appointment covering maternity for 18 months, commencing in January 2027.

Could you play a key part in keeping the Island’s courts running smoothly and efficiently?

As Clerk to the Deputy High Bailiff
, you’ll be at the heart of the Summary Courts, providing high-quality support before, during and following court proceedings. You’ll coordinate hearings, prepare essential documentation, maintain accurate court records and provide clerking support in court, helping ensure each stage of the process runs efficiently.

Working closely with the Judiciary, advocates, police, probation services and other professionals, you’ll manage a varied range of proceedings, enquiries and sensitive matters. With considerable variety and responsibility, you’ll gain valuable insight into the Island’s court system while contributing to a professional and responsive service.

A workplace that invests in you

• 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.
• 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.
• Access to the Government staff canteen where you can purchase affordable meals, drinks and snacks.

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

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.

Things to note

Interested in Secretarial work but don’t hold the necessary qualifications? University College Isle of Man provides the administration and testing services for secretarial grading tests. To arrange an appointment contact mail.im.

A standard police 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.

Ready to apply?

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 phries.

To get the best out of your application, read our article on the important essentials you need to know before applying.

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.