We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and resilient Operational Support Assistant to join the Investigation and Enforcement team on a 11-month fixed term contract. 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 – 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 Strategic Plan for 2022-2025.
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 4 days per month in office, plus events and collaboration
* We work from the office for a minimum of four days per month.
* Option to work from the office more and when there are team or organisational events.
* Up to 31 days annual leave, plus a holiday transfer scheme
* Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution
* Parental leave and flexible working policies
* Private medical insurance
* Plus a range of additional benefits, including gym classes, 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 Vivien Bock, People Team Adviser on 0207 611 4699 or 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
Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 11.59pm
Proposed Interview Date
Friday 17th and Monday 20th October 2025 (In-person Interviews)
Contact Details
0207 611 4699 or
Please note, we reserve the right, depending on application numbers, to close or extend the closing date for this position. Therefore, we would encourage an early application