Investigations and Enforcement Assistant  

Investigations and Enforcement Assistant

High Holborn, London

£28,000 - £31,000 - Band 6

Majority home working (minimum 4 days per month in the office) Happy to talk flexible working

12-Month Fixed Term Contract

We are looking for an organised and proactive Investigation and Enforcement Assistant to join the Investigation and Enforcement team on a 12-month fixed term contract. The team is responsible for investigating allegations against barristers and taking disciplinary or other action on behalf of the BSB. In this fast-paced role, you’ll handle a variety of tasks to support the casework of our Investigations and Enforcement team, including:

• Organising hearing dates and preparing Tribunal Hearing bundles

• Liaising with witnesses and handling correspondence

• Drafting letters

• Maintaining manual and electronic records, updating databases

• Responding to enquiries from both internal and external stakeholders by phone, email and letter.

Key skills and experience required to undertake the role include:

• Demonstrable administrative experience skills with high attention to detail

• Proficiency in MS Office applications and general IT systems

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and adapt messages for a range of audiences, including at a senior level.

• Organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and deliver accurate, consistent work

• Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure

Knowledge of the legal profession or experience in regulatory or legal process would be desirable.

The BSB

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) regulates barristers and their professional practice and specialised legal services businesses in England and Wales in the public interest.

Working for the BSB

The Bar Standards Board offers excellent terms and conditions of employment, including:

• Hybrid Working is the agreed way of working.

• We work from the office for a minimum of four days per month.

• Option to work from the office more and when there are team or organisational events.

• Up to 31 days annual leave, plus a holiday transfer scheme

• Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution

• Parental leave and flexible working policies

• Plus a range of additional benefits, including gym classes, discounts and rewards.

The Bar Standards Board is a Disability Confident Committed employer.? Candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for this role will be guaranteed an interview.

The Bar Standard Board aims to recruit a talented workforce and values the diversity in background, skills and experience of its staff. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all job applicants irrespective of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, maternity or pregnancy, marital or civil partnership status or gender re-assignment.

Closing Date - 18th November at 11:59pm

Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing 25th November 2024