Hearings Officer
3 months temp, mainly remote – only 1 day office based, near Elephant and Castle. £17.58 per hour (equivalent to £32 000). Working 35 hours per week.
This is a dynamic, high-responsibility role at the heart of professional regulatory hearings. As a Hearings Officer, you will manage complex and often high-profile fitness to practise hearings, ensuring they run smoothly, fairly and in line with legislative requirements.
You will work independently in a fast-paced, pressurised acting as the central point of contact for panel members, registrants, witnesses and legal representatives.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead the coordination and delivery of fitness to practise hearings.
*Act as the primary liaison for all hearing participants.
*Help to resolve issues and ensure hearings progress effectively.
*Manage high-risk and high-profile cases with professionalism.
*Provide compassionate support to vulnerable participants.
*Oversee complex logistics, risk management, data security.
*Assist Panels with drafting, checking and finalising written decisions.
*Support publication of statutory outcomes (with appropriate redactions).
*Ensure all stakeholders are kept informed of outcomes promptly and accurately.
What You’ll Bring
*Strong organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously.
*Confidence managing challenging situations with diplomacy and professionalism.
*Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management experience.
*Attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
*Sound judgement in high-pressure environments.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on responsibility, problem-solving and delivering fair, efficient outcomes in a regulatory setting.