Head of Wills and Probate - Yolk Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

?? Head of Probate - Nationwide Firm (Based in Derby HQ / Hybrid Working) ??Lead with purpose. Inspire a team. Redefine probate services.

?? Location: Derby(with travel across UK offices as required)?? Position: Head of Probate?? Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 DOE + Bonus + Benefits?? Flexibility: Hybrid working available

A rare leadership opportunity has arisen at a fast-growing, process-driven private client firm that's reshaping the way people experience probate and estate planning.

We're looking for a Head of Probate - someone with the right mix of legal expertise, operational awareness, and inspirational leadership - to guide a national team, raise service standards, and drive performance in line with the firm's vision: protecting memories, not just money.

This role is perfect for someone who has a strong background in high-volume private client or conveyancing work and is ready to take the step into strategic leadership.

• Lead, mentor, and support Probate Managers and Legal Advisors across a national team

• Maintain a small caseload of complex estates and trusts (as needed)

• Drive team engagement, development, and performance through regular 1:1s and structured reviews

• Embed and enhance processes across a network of branches to ensure consistency and excellence

• Oversee legal compliance, service delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Analyse performance data and shape strategies that improve client service, risk mitigation, and profitability

• Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, marketing, and client experience strategy

• Be a key member of the senior legal team - collaborating with HR, Training, and Commercial Directors

• Proven experience in probate, private client, or conveyancing (ideally in a process-heavy, high-volume setting)

• A passion for excellent client service and people development

• Confidence in leading and mentoring legal professionals at different stages of their career

• Ability to balance technical legal oversight with commercial awareness

• Strong knowledge of SRA regulations and compliance standards

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Experience managing performance, budgets or contributing to P&L desirable

• Join a purpose-driven firm on a mission to modernise the probate experience

• Enjoy autonomy and strategic input at senior leadership level

• Lead a dedicated, values-led team with national reach

• Be part of a collaborative, innovative culture where ideas and people matter

• Hybrid working and flexible travel supported

Ready to lead the future of probate?

Apply now or contact us in confidence to discuss your next big step.Leadership starts here.