Operational Policy and Compliance Manager
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The Vacancy
| Job Title | Operational Policy & Compliance Manager |
| Hours | Full time Hybrid Working Policy - Minimum 2 days per week in office, plus events and collaboration |
| Job level | £60,000 - £65,000 - Band 4 |
| Location | High Holborn, London |
The Role
The Operational Policy & Compliance function sits within the Information Management Team of the Legal and Information Management (LIM) Department.
The primary purpose of this role is to lead the new Operational Policy & Compliance function, by establishing and then continually improving operational procedures, ensuring the BSB maintains an effective operational policies suite and that the function is equipped to support the BSB’s broader compliance obligations under the data protection legislation. The role holder will need to be effective at managing a small team and responsive to fluctuations in workload demands.
Key responsibilities of the post:
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Establish a policy framework to ensure all regulatory decision-making policies, plus associated procedures, guidance and templates are subject to a robust review cycle;
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Draft clear, accessible guidance documents to support policy implementation including standards and templates to be adopted to ensure uniformity, consistency and promote best practice at all times;
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Pro-actively engage with operational teams and relevant stakeholders to identify policy gaps and improvement opportunities;
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Provide expert advice on operational policy interpretation and application;
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Support the Head of Information Management with strategic and operational planning within the Information Management Team
Key skills and experience required include:
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Degree or equivalent experience
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Experience of quality assuring written material such as policies and guidance.
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Demonstrable experience of interpreting and applying a range of laws, regulations and guidelines to develop standards, procedures, policies or guidance in an operational environment.
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Ability to provide expert advice on operational policy interpretation and application;
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Experience of leading and motivating a team
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Systems and IT literate (Microsoft Office 2000 – Word, Outlook & Excel)
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Operational experience of the data protection and freedom of information legislative frameworks
Full role details and person 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 Business Plan for 2026 - 27.
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 40% per week.
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Option to work from the office more and attendance expected 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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Private medical insurance
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Parental leave and flexible working policies
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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 the People and Culture team on 0207 611 4699 or BSBPeopleTeam@BarStandardsBoard.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 | 11th May 2026 at 11:59pm |
| Proposed Interview Date | 27th May 2026 |
| Contact Details | 0207 611 4699 or BSBPeopleTeam@BarStandardsBoard.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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