Police Misconduct & Vetting Solicitor

Police Misconduct and Vetting Solicitor

Location flexible, Hybrid/Culham/Griffin Park

Salary up to £ £53,482 (if applicable, a £2,000 South East Allowance and) generous benefits package

Fixed Term Appointment, Full time

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 are looking for a Police Misconduct & Vetting Solicitor To assist in providing a comprehensive legal service in respect of misconduct and vetting proceedings.

The successful candidate will undertake professional legal work particularly in relation to the areas of employment law, police law, civil litigation other than public injury, public procurement, data protection compliance and other legal matters which may arise from time to time.

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 Requirements:

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

This role has been assessed as suitable for hybrid working.

Benefits of working for the CNC:

27.5 days annual leave (rising by 1 day after 2 years’ service, and 0.5 days ever 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 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 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

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