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Period of contract: 23 months from start date [Possibility of extension]
Working days and hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
HYBRID: 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home [Can be required to work 5 days in the office]
**must be prepared to undergo Security Vetting.
We are recruiting for a challenging and exciting opportunity for the Home Office in the UCPI department (Home Office, Police Integrity Unit, Undercover Policing Inquiry Response Team) for a Higher Executive Officer.
The post-holders will:
* Must have Paralegal/experience of large-scale disclosure and document reviews.
* Have experience of working closely with lawyers.
* Have knowledge and experience of the application of legal professional privilege.
* Be highly organised.
* Have the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
* Knowledge of policing in England and Wales would be beneficial but is not essential.
Duties for the role:
* Developing search terms and carrying out searches to identify and disclose Home Office material relevant to the UCPI's terms of reference.
* Working closely with legal advisors and counsel to develop search methodologies and seek advice on issues such as the application of Legal Professional Privilege.
* Reviewing material disclosed by the Home Office, the inquiry, and other individuals and organizations—such as law enforcement agencies and non-State/non-police stakeholders.
* Identifying issues of relevance to the Home Office, drafting high-quality summaries of evidence, identifying risks, and recommending mitigating actions.
* Protecting Home Office equities, seeking necessary redactions, and working with legal advisors to produce restriction order applications.
* Preparing for evidential hearings, supporting counsel, and producing all necessary papers and hearing bundles.
* Representing the Home Office at public hearings and producing high-quality daily readouts for circulation to ministers, senior officials, and relevant policy leads.
Supporting the Department's response to legal challenges is also required. Disclosure reviews are a major focus.
Desirable skills and experience:
* Knowledge of policing in England and Wales would be beneficial but is not essential.
**Individuals who have previously worked for the Undercover Policing Inquiry, or who have close friends or relatives employed by the Inquiry or in the policing sector, should provide details within their application.
Training:
One week of remote reading to understand background, followed by on-the-job learning. Initial remote training until confident in working from home.
Travel Requirements: Some limited travel within London may be required to attend locations such as government buildings, Counsel's chambers, and inquiry hearings (e.g., Westminster).
Amenities:
* Canteen in the office.
* Desk booking system.
* Gym.
* Regular staff meetings to promote engagement.
Limited staff parking, but bike spaces are available.
At Brook Street, we value diversity of thought and experience, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and able to reach their potential.
Brook Street is a Disability Confident Leader and holds Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
We support candidates with disabilities or veterans through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, offering guaranteed interviews to those who meet role criteria.
If you identify as a candidate with a disability or as a veteran, please contact us via the Brook Street website to register your interest. We are committed to accommodating your needs during the application process.
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