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Head of Post Office Case Unit

Salary £85,000 to £90,000 per annum pro-rata
Location High Holborn, London
Hours 18 hours per week - Part-time, 12 Month FTC
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The Vacancy

Job Title 

Head of Post Office Case Unit (12-month FTC FTE 0.4) 

Hours  

18 hours per week – part time (2 days per week) 

Hybrid Working Policy - Minimum 4 days per month in office, plus events and collaboration 

Job level 

£85,000 - £90,000 per annum- Band 3 

Location 

High Holborn, London 

 

The Role 

The Post Office Case Unit has been monitoring the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry and considering the evidence coming out of it, in addition to gathering other information, to assess whether regulatory action should be taken against any of the barristers involved. We are likely to move forward with regulatory action in a number of the cases in the next few months.   

We are looking for an experienced leader with experience of managing high-profile, complex casework to oversee the Post Office Case Unit. The role will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to effectively progress work, manage risks and uphold quality standards. 

The role is for two days a week and could be offered as a secondment opportunity.  

Key responsibilities of the post: 

  • Ensure high-quality case work and decision-making in the POCU, providing effective technical case direction and decision-making.   

  • Ensure that investigations are conducted thoroughly, fairly and independently and that the POCU takes an outcomes-focused, risk-based approach to its work.  

  • Drive performance, productivity, quality and consistency through leadership and management of the POCU, providing regular support and development, of direct report and team.  

  • Manage relationships with the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Legal Services Board in relation to the POCU’s work.   

  • Ensure the confidence of the public and profession in the efficacy and effectiveness of the work of the POCU 

  • Proactive and strategic external communication about the work of the POCU. This could include drafting press releases and updates for the BSB website. 

Key skills and experience required include: 

  • Qualified solicitor, barrister of FILEX in England and Wales or the equivalent in a foreign common law jurisdiction (must be entitled to hold a practising certificate) 

  • Demonstrable experience in leadership in a complex, high-profile setting.   

  • Record of leading and improving operational delivery and established experience of managing teams delivering high-profile, complex investigations.  

  • Significant regulatory experience in another professional services or risk-based regulator. Knowledge of public and administrative law. 

  • Excellent communication skills, strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working across senior levels. 

  • Ability to proactively identify issues, assess risks, and problem-solve effectively. 

  • Resilience in handling challenging and high-pressure situations. 

 

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: 

  • 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 attendance expected 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 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 

14th April 2025 

Proposed Interview Date 

W/C 28th April 2025 

Contact Details 

0207 611 4699 or HRCentralMailbox@BarCouncil.org.uk 

 

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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