Overview
Police Misconduct & Vetting Solicitor — Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC). Location: flexible, Remote/Hybrid/Culham/Griffin Park. Salary up to £53,482 (plus £2,000 South East Allowance where applicable) and generous benefits. Fixed Term Appointment, Full time.
The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is an armed police service dedicated to the nuclear industry. Our vision is to be recognised as a provider of a world-class service for the protection of nuclear material and facilities. We are seeking a Police Misconduct & Vetting Solicitor to assist in providing a comprehensive legal service in respect of misconduct and vetting proceedings.
Responsibilities
* Advise upon and manage cases involving police misconduct and police vetting reviews and withdrawals.
* Undertake representation and preparation in respect of Police Misconduct, Police Vetting Appeals and Police Appeals Tribunals.
* Act as an adviser on Police Performance Hearings as required.
* Attend misconduct hearings, vetting appeals and Police Appeals Tribunals and undertake advocacy when appropriate.
* Actively identify training and development for team members and colleagues.
* Instruct external advisers in relation to Police Misconduct, Police Vetting and Police Appeals Tribunals.
* Assist in identifying governance or procedural changes arising from changes in relevant police regulations.
* Conduct horizon scanning on changes to relevant regulations and share key changes with the Legal Services Team, Professional Standards Team and Vetting.
* Deputise for other members of the Legal Services team where required.
Skills and Experience
* Qualified solicitor, barrister or FILEX with rights of audience in England and Wales is essential.
* Significant experience of advising and representing in regulatory work is essential.
* Advocacy experience in Police Misconduct, Administrative or Regulatory Proceedings is highly desirable.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
* Ability to act under pressure and respond quickly to changing and conflicting demands is essential.
* Knowledge of Police Conduct Regulations, Police Reform Act 2002 and the Police Vetting Code of Practice and APP is desirable.
* This role is suitable for hybrid working.
Benefits
* 27.5 days annual leave (rising with service) plus Bank Holidays; generous pension scheme (20.7% employer contribution); flexi-time; bonus scheme up to 7% of salary.
* Subsidised on-site facilities at Culham; Blue Light Card eligibility; cycle to work; enhanced family-friendly and wellbeing policies.
* Additional leave accrual through a weekly time allowance.
As police staff, CNC values, ethics and professional behaviour standards apply. CNC is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and to reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Police Staff Recruitment Team to request accommodation.
Please review the vetting process overview videos after applying.
* Vetting: An Overview
* Vetting and Finances
* Vetting and Life Experiences
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