The successful candidate will have: the ability to understand and analyse compliance with legal and regulatory obligations; to analyse and make robust, reasoned recommendations on complex and/or sensitive issues; and an understanding of and commitment to equality and diversity best practice. In addition, the successful applicant will have excellent written communication and drafting skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work proactively and independently. Experience of complaints handling in the context of professional regulation and a knowledge of the Bar, the legal system and its structures are desirable. However, the role is open to both lay people and legal professionals – a legal qualification is not required but would be advantageous.
The appointment will be for an initial period of three years. The post holder will not be employed by the BSB but will be expected to enter into a consultancy agreement for services with the BSB.
The post will be paid at a rate of £330 per day or £165 per half day (plus VAT, if relevant). The expected time commitment is, on average, 1.5 days per week, over 46 weeks in a 12-month period. The role will be mainly home based, with remote working facilities provided by the BSB, but attendance at the BSB office will be required from time to time.
For more information and details on how to apply, please visit the News & publications page of our website here.
We welcome applications from all people who meet the role requirements regardless of background and particularly encourage those from groups that are currently underrepresented in our independent decision-making processes such as women, and members of the LGBT+, disability and ethnic minority communities.
If you have any queries, please contact Jeanette Fordyce-Harvey at JFordyce-Harvey@BarStandardsBoard.org.uk or telephone number 0207 611 1422 in the first instance to arrange an informal discussion.
Please send completed applications to: BSBapplications@BarStandardsBoard.org.uk
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 2 February 2026.
Interviews will take place in London on Wednesday 11 March 2026.
Induction and training will take place in April 2026.
