Police Misconduct & Vetting Solicitor - Open to Secondments from Police Forces

Civil Nuclear Constabulary; Culham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated police service for the nuclear industry is seeking a Police Misconduct and Vetting Solicitor for a 2-year secondment. Responsibilities include providing legal services in misconduct cases and advising on police vetting reviews. The role offers a salary of up to £53,482 plus benefits, with a hybrid work option available.

Benefits

27.5 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Flexi-time working scheme

Bonus scheme up to 7%

Subsidised on-site dining

Free parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with rights of audience in England and Wales is essential.
• Significant regulatory work experience is essential.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services in misconduct proceedings.
• Advise on police misconduct and vetting reviews.
• Attend and represent at misconduct hearings.

Skills

Qualified solicitor, Barrister or FILEX

Significant experience of advising and representing in regulatory work

Advocacy experience in Police Misconduct

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to act under pressure

Job description

Overview

Police Misconduct and Vetting Solicitor – Secondment Opportunity
Hybrid/Remote
Salary up to £53,482 plus a £2,000 South East Allowance if hybrid and generous benefits package
2-year secondment, Full time (37.5 hours per week)

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is an armed police service that’s 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. Given the critical nature of our work, it’s vital that we recruit skilled and committed professionals to join our high-performing team.

We have an opportunity to join the Civil Nuclear Constabulary on a 2-year secondment opportunity from another Police Force. To be eligible, you need to be employed by a Police Force and have the agreement from your line manager to apply for this opportunity, as they would need to be involved in the arrangements of the secondment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive legal service in respect of misconduct and vetting proceedings, with a focus on employment law, police law, civil litigation (other than personal injury), public procurement, data protection compliance and related legal matters.
• Advise upon and manage cases involving police misconduct and police vetting reviews and withdrawals.
• Undertake representation and preparation responsibilities 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 developing members of the team and colleagues.
• Instruct external advisers in relation to Police Misconduct, Police Vetting and Police Appeals Tribunals.
• Assist in identifying governance or procedural changes required arising from changes in relevant police regulations.
• Conduct horizon scanning on changes to relevant regulations and sharing key changes from legislative changes, learning from other forces and key case law updates 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.

Benefits

• 27.5 days annual leave (rising by 1 day after 2 years’ service, and 0.5 days every year thereafter until a total of 32.5 days is reached) plus Bank Holidays.
• Additional 30 minutes time worked during the week to accrue additional leave of 3 days, which can be used for the period between Christmas and New Year.
• Generous pension scheme (20.7% employers contribution).
• Flexi-time working scheme.
• Bonus scheme – dependent on organisational and personal performance, up to a maximum of 7% of salary.
• Subsidised Costa Coffee, restaurant, and deli on site at HQ in Culham.
• Free parking on site at HQ in Culham.
• Eligible to join the national Blue Light Card scheme, which offers discounts on a variety of products and services.
• Enhanced family friendly and wellbeing policies.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As police staff the public expect us to display the highest standards, values, and professional qualities at all times. The CNC values and Code of Ethics applies to all police staff and sets out the principles and standards of behaviour we expect to see, and you are responsible for displaying and delivering these to the highest standards.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central to the values of our organisation. At CNC we value and embrace the unique experiences, identities and abilities that each of us bring to our roles. We strive to empower everyone to bring their authentic self openly and safely to work. Through the dedicated commitment of our affinity networks, ED&I team and wider HR departments, we are on a journey to embed our ED&I commitments, ensuring the CNC is an employer of choice; where everyone feels included.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact the Police Staff Recruitment Team to request accommodation.

Please review the video links below which will give you an overview of the vetting process that you will be required to go through if you are successful in your application to join the CNC:

• Vetting: An Overview - https://youtu.be/lRit8RA7Zpo
• Vetting and Finances - https://youtu.be/JmZP7r-9MEE
• Vetting and Life Experiences - https://youtu.be/jVPHvgpB8nc