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The BAR Council
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London, Greater London
Senior Policy Officer
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Job Description
The Bar Standards Board (BSB) regulates barristers and specialist law firms in England and Wales. Our mission is to regulate the Bar so as to promote high standards of practice and safeguard clients and the public interest. Barristers work at the heart of our justice system so the BSB's mission is fundamentally important to the maintenance of the rule of law. This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Senior Policy Officer to help deliver cutting edge high-profile policy projects within our Strategy and Policy Department. To be successful, you will have a proven track record of policy development, implementation and project management, utilising a wider range of evidence and best practice. You will need to be a highly motivated individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills, be comfortable presenting policy proposals to senior leaders and external stakeholders, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. The Strategy and Policy Directorate is a hardworking and committed team and works with other teams across BSB to deliver its objectives. As a senior policy officer in the team, you will work with other experienced policy professionals within your immediate team with diverse backgrounds and gain a broad knowledge of regulation and legal sector. If you believe you meet the criteria and are looking for an opportunity to work on varied and interesting projects to make a difference for consumers through regulation, this could be the role for you. In return the Bar Standards Board offers excellent terms and conditions of employment, including: * Up to 31 days annual leave * Up to 12% employer's pension contribution * Enhanced maternity and paternity pay * Life cover, and more For more information about this role please click on the 'I' tab on the left. All candidates are required to apply online by submitting a CV and a cover letter (explaining how they meet the essential and desired criteria). For more information on applying as a secondment, please speak to the HR Manager on 0207 611 1313. Candidates with a disability who require reasonable adjustments should contact, Michela Scarpa on 0207 611 1460. The Bar Standards Board is Disability Confident. Candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for this role will be guaranteed an interview under this scheme. Closing Date: Sunday 12 July 2020 Proposed Interview Date: - Week commencing 03 August 2020 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.