Applications are invited for the post of Meetings and Hearings Officer within the Professional Standards Department team based at Hutton Headquarters.
The purpose of this role is to be responsible for the management and co-ordination of all misconduct hearings and meetings and ensure compliance with regulations, policies, procedures, and national guidance in respect of misconduct matters, ensuring an effective timely service delivery.
Key responsibilities:
- Responsible for the organisation and management of all misconduct meetings and hearings for Lancashire Constabulary in line with the Police Staff Misconduct Procedures and the Police Conduct Regulations.
- To act as the impartial link between the Appropriate Authority, Panel and Subject ensuring compliance with disclosure requirements, timescales, regulations and procedures.
- Responsible for drafting the Regulation 21 misconduct allegations for approval by the Team Leader.
- To communicate confidently and professionally with all stakeholders including, Legal Representatives, Federation, Unison, Subject officers/staff, CPS, IOPC, PCC, AA, Legally Qualified Chairs, Chief Officer Team, Witnesses and Members of the Press in a variety of formats.
Please see the attached job specification for further details.
Skills and Experience:
- Knowledge of the Police Staff Misconduct Procedure and Police Conduct Regulations.
- Experience of using Microsoft Software Applications, including MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Experience of working effectively as part of a team
- Experience of developing positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Vetting:
Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting prior to commencing their role.
Please be aware there is a minimum 5 year UK residency required for Management Vetting.
For further information regarding this vacancy, please contact Victoria Swallow.
Closing date: Thursday 27th August 2026 at 10am
Please note if you are put on a reserve list or offered the role on a temporary basis, you will need to get support from your line manager.
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