Investigation and Enforcement Assistant (Administrator)

We have an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced environment undertaking a variety of tasks as part of the Investigation and Enforcement Team and are seeking a hardworking/proactive Investigation and Enforcement Assistant with administrative skills to provide a wide range of effective administrative support.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake casework tasks such as organising hearing dates, preparation and distribution of Tribunal Hearing bundles, liaising with witnesses, preparing correspondence and drafting letters.

Tasks include maintaining manual and electronic records, updating databases and handling enquiries from internal and external bodies by telephone, letter and email.

We are seeking candidates who can provide dependable administrative support to a high standard. Excellent IT, communication and organisational skills and essential is the ability to work under pressure and demonstrate close attention to detail. Whilst using your initiative and being proactive in your approach is important, having a knowledge of the legal profession is desirable with a minimum educational standard of GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).. If you have experience of supporting similar regulatory or legal processes this would be an advantage.

In return the Bar Standards Board offers excellent terms and conditions of employment, including:

• Hybrid Working
• Up to 31 days annual leave
• Up to 12% employer's pension contribution

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. We are responsible for setting education and training requirements, setting standards, authorising organisations, monitoring the service provided, and handling complaints. Barristers work at the heart of our justice system so BSB's mission is fundamentally important to the maintenance of the rule of law. It is an exciting time at the organisation as we embark on a new strategy to continue to regulate in the public interest, support those we regulate to face the future, and ensure there is a strong and sustainable regulator for the Bar.

Our people value our friendly and respectful environment, our support for flexible working, the opportunity to have a high degree of impact and our interesting, challenging and varied work.

Applying

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter, addressing the essential criteria from the person specification. We operate an anonymous recruitment process, so please remove your name and other personal information from your CV and covering letter before submitting via our online portal.

The Bar Standards Board is Disability Confident employer. Candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for this role will be guaranteed an interview under this scheme. Candidates with a disability who require reasonable adjustments should contact Vivien Bock, HR Adviser on .

Closing Date: 4th July 2022 at 9:00am

Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing 11th July 2022

Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early depending on application numbers. Therefore we would encourage all candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.

The General Council of the Bar 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.