location: London

closing date: 11 May 2026

job description

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) is seeking to recruit eight experts to join our Advisory Pool of Experts (APEX). Expertise is sought in the following specialist areas: 

To advise on policy: 

• Data analytics

• Economic crime

• Regulatory practice

• Statistics 

To advise our staff who take regulatory decisions: 

• Authorisations and waivers

• Complex business structures

• Employment law

• Immigration law and practice

The BSB regulates barristers and specialised legal services businesses in England and Wales in the public interest. Our vision is to regulate the Bar in the public interest by promoting high standards, equality and access to justice. We are responsible for:

• Setting education and training requirements; 

• Setting standards; 

• Authorising organisations; 

• Monitoring the service provided; and 

• Assessing reports about conduct.

APEX offers a flexible way of contributing to important and interesting topics in our policy development at an early stage or supporting our staff where they need expert advice to inform regulatory decisions. APEX members are not employees of the Bar Standards Board, but we recognise your input publicly and show your details on our website. You will be paid for your time. You will become part of a group of experts from a range of different specialisms, with regular opportunities to come together and learn from each other.

For more information on how to apply, please review the candidate pack which can be found on our website. Candidates should provide a covering letter outlining how they meet the competencies required for the position(s), together with a CV, supporting details form, and equality and diversity monitoring form (optional).

Please see our website for further details on the roles and how to apply. Vacancies are open until 9am on Tuesday 7 April 2026.

Please send completed applications to: APEXapplications@BarStandardsBoard.org.uk  

Interviews will take place in London in the weeks commencing Monday 11 May and Monday 18 May 2026 (details to be confirmed).

We welcome applications from all people who meet the role requirements regardless of background. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the profession we regulate and the public we serve. We welcome and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences.

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