Assessment Officer
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The Vacancy
| Job Title | Assessment Officer |
| Hours | Full time Hybrid Working Policy - Minimum 4 days per month in office, plus events and collaboration |
| Job level | £37,000 - £42,000 - Band 5 |
| Location | High Holborn, London |
The Role
We are seeking a hardworking and proactive Assessment Officer to join the Contact and Assessment Team (CAT) at the BSB. CAT is responsible for assessing all incoming new information (such as reports about barristers) in order to determine what, if any, regulatory action is potentially necessary and what team within the BSB is best suited to deal with the matter.
Assessment Officers are responsible for assessing incoming information and taking decisions on whether matters should be referred for consideration of enforcement, supervision, or other types of regulatory action. The post holder is expected to hold a range of cases of varying complexity and progress those within agreed timescales. The post holders will also contribute to the team’s handling of general enquiries received by email and by telephone.
Given the breadth of legal issues the team considers, the successful candidate will have a good understanding of the legal system in England and Wales. An advantage would be a background in either family or employment law. The successful candidate also will have a law degree or equivalent experience. The role may be suited to a qualified solicitor or barrister, or other legal profession however this is not essential. They will additionally have demonstrable experience in managing a high-volume caseload. Experience of working within professional regulation is desirable. They will have the ability to draft high quality correspondence that is clear and concise.
Full details of the role requirements, and role specification can be viewed in the job description – see below/ attached).
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.
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. More about our work can be viewed on our website, including our Strategic Plan for 2022-2025.
Working for the BSB
The Bar Standards Board offers excellent terms and conditions of employment, including:
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Hybrid Working is the agreed way of working.
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We work from the office for a minimum of four days per month.
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Option to work from the office more and when there are team or organisational events.
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Up to 31 days annual leave, plus a holiday transfer scheme
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Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution
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Parental leave and flexible working policies
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Plus a range of additional benefits, including gym classes, discounts and rewards.
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, to reduce the chance of unconscious bias from our process, please remove your name and other personal information from your CV and covering letter before submitting.
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. Candidates with a disability who require reasonable adjustments should contact Vivien Bock, HR Adviser on 0207 611 4699 or HRCentralMailbox@BarCouncil.org.uk to discuss arrangements.
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 | Wednesday 19 March 2025 at 11.59pm |
| Proposed Interview Date | Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 April 2025 (remote interviews) |
| Contact Details | 0207 611 4699 or HRCentralMailbox@BarCouncil.org.uk |
About The Bar
The independent, practicing Bar of England and Wales is more than 16,500 strong and plays a crucial role in upholding the principles of government accountability under law and vindication of legal rights through the courts.
A strong and independent Bar exists to serve the public. As specialists, independent advocates, barristers enable people to uphold their legal rights, often acting on behalf of the most vulnerable members of society.
The Bar makes a vital contribution to the efficient and effective operation of criminal and civil courts. It provides a pool of talent, from increasingly diverse backgrounds, from which a significant proportion of the judiciary is drawn, and on whose independence the rule of law and our democratic way of life depends.
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