The Vacancy
Job Title:
Operational Support Assistant (2x 18-month FTC & 1 x 8-month FTC (Maternity Cover))
Hours:
35 hours per week - Full time. Hybrid Working Policy - Minimum of 40% of working time in the office
Job level:
£29,000 - £32,000 - Band 6
Location:
High Holborn, London
The Role
We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and resilient Operational Support Assistant to join the Investigation and Enforcement team. The team is responsible for investigating allegations against barristers and taking disciplinary or other action on behalf of the BSB. This is a fast-paced role with a heavy and varied workload, supporting the casework of our Investigations and Enforcement team. You will be responsible for:
- Organising hearing dates and preparing Tribunal Hearing bundles
- Liaising with witnesses and handling correspondence
- Drafting letters
- Maintaining manual and electronic records, updating databases
- Responding to enquiries from both internal and external stakeholders by phone, email and letter.
Key skills and experience required to undertake the role include:
- Demonstrable administrative experience skills with high attention to detail
- Proficiency in MS Office applications and general IT systems
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and adapt messages for a range of audiences, including at a senior level.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and deliver accurate, consistent work
- Ability to stay calm and comfortable working under pressure in a busy operational environment
- Proactive and able to manage competing priorities
Knowledge of the legal profession or experience in regulatory or legal process would be desirable.
Full details of the role requirements, and role specification can be viewed in the job description – attached to the application link.
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
Working for the BSB
The Bar Standards Board offers excellent terms and conditions of employment, including:
- Hybrid Working is the agreed way of working.
- Minimum of 40% of working time in the office.
- Option to work from the office more and when there are team or organisational events.
- Up to 31 days annual leave, plus a holiday
