Lead Investigation and Enforcement Officer

Hybrid/Remote working, with requirement to attend offices in Bedfordshire and other meetings as required, This role sits within our enforcement function, which is responsible for ensuring that those we regulate comply with the standards of professional behaviour set out in the CILEX Code of Conduct (the Code).

As a key member of a small team, your day-to-day role will involve assessing, investigating and progressing your own caseload of reported breaches of the Code (misconduct cases). You will also oversee and manage cases involving self-declared conduct (prior conduct cases), which form the basis of our character and suitability assessments of those seeking to join and remain in the profession to ensure the efficient, reasoned, and risk-based disposal of cases.

You will apply your technical expertise and attention to detail to interpret and apply rules; analyse substantial amounts of complex information; identify relevant lines of enquiry; investigate issues, obtaining witness statements and other evidence as needed; undertake legal research; draft legal arguments; prepare reports and hearing bundles and ensure that cases are appropriately determined under delegated powers, or by our independent disciplinary and appeals panels, for whom you will be the main point of contact.

You may be called as a witness, or be asked to represent or advocate on behalf of CILEx Regulation in disciplinary hearings. Advocacy training will be provided where required.

You will arrange panel meetings and training days, monitor and maintain databases, ensure adequate record-keeping and file maintenance, and assist in projects to develop and improve the enforcement function., * an explanation of how you meet the requirements set out int her person specification

• an example of when you have assimilated and critically analysed evidence to make a reasoned decision

• an example of working with others to reach a solution where there was a range of differing opinions

To help us monitor the balance of candidates applying for this role please also complete the equality & diversity monitoring form and email it.

Appointment is conditional on the outcome of the interview, an assessment, receipt of satisfactory references and CILEx Regulation recruitment checks.

This interesting and varied role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced investigator, paralegal, Legal Executive or SQE, LPC/BPTC SQE graduate looking to progress their career and qualify as an authorised person under the Legal Services Act 2007., We are seeking a highly organised, hardworking, adaptable, resilient and empathetic team player with a real eye for detail who has:

• A degree or (or equivalen0t Level 5/6 qualification)

• A legal qualification or relevant legal experience

• Experience and knowledge of interpreting and applying rules and procedures

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong research, analytical and drafting skills

• An ability to analyse and assimilate disparate and complex information and collate it in an organised manner

• A proven ability to interact with a diverse range of people from different backgrounds, We value the diversity in background, skills and experience of our staff and are keen to attract a diverse range of candidates to our organisation to better reflect a balanced view from a public and consumer protection perspective.

We are a small, friendly and forward-thinking organisation with an enthusiastic and skilled workforce. In our latest staff survey, colleagues said that they are proud to work for CILEx Regulation and would recommend it as an organisation to friends and family. Our staff enjoy flexible and remote working arrangements, conditions of employment are excellent and include:

• Generous pension contributions (up to 8% employer contribution)

• 25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)

• 27 days’ annual leave after 2 years’ service (rising annually to 30 days after 5 years’ service)

• Learning and development opportunities

• Life assurance

• Additional benefits including healthcare plans, staff discounts and reward schemes