At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of Presenting Officers and oversee advocacy services in health regulation.
- Company: A regulatory body dedicated to protecting public confidence in health professionals.
- Benefits: Salary between £65,000-£75,000, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with genuine scope for influence and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Shape the future of advocacy services while making a real impact on public safety.
- Qualifications: Must hold a current practising certificate and have 5+ years' experience in regulation.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 75000 £ per year.
A regulatory body responsible for overseeing health and care professionals are seeking a Senior Fitness to Practise Lawyer (Advocacy) for a 12-month contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead an in-house Presenting Officer function, providing strategic oversight of advocacy services that play a key role in protecting the public and maintaining confidence in professional regulation.
Reporting to the Head of Fitness to Practise Legal Services, you'll lead and develop a team of Presenting Officers, oversee advocacy resources, and ensure effective representation before our statutory committees.
To be considered, you will hold a current practising certificate as a Barrister, Solicitor Advocate or Solicitor and have a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience, ideally within professional regulation or another regulatory environment.
On offer is a salary between £65,000-£75,000, depending on experience.
They offer hybrid working with 1-2 days a week in the office (London).
As this is a relatively new role, you'll have genuine scope to shape the function, influence ways of working and drive continuous improvement.
For candidates interested in maintaining hands-on advocacy experience, opportunities may also be available to conduct advocacy before our statutory committees.
Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.
However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
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