This role would suit a qualified solicitor or barrister with a strong interest in public law and regulatory issues, and a flexible, creative approach. Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills are essential, including the ability to influence and negotiate.
While your legal career to date may have been in a different sector, you will have directly transferable regulatory and/or public law experience. We offer a supportive environment that enables you to get up to speed, but you will need experience in at least two of the following areas:
For the purposes of recruitment to the role, we are measuring the following core competencies:
Making effective decisions
Level 3: Managing and influencing complex team or project relationships
I empower colleagues to make effective decisions.
I recognise my own biases and assumptions and manage them to make better decisions.
I actively weigh up information from a range of sources, identifying advantages, disadvantages, risks and impacts to make decisions that take account of the wider organisational, political and regulatory context.
I encourage innovative suggestions and challenge from others, to support informed decision making.
I use sound judgment in drawing on legal advice and public consultation approaches, wherever necessary and appropriate.
Delivering at pace
Level 2: Managing and influencing others
I promote the importance of following the appropriate procedures to ensure results are achieved on time and are of the right quality.
I regularly monitor my own and my teams progress against milestones, ensuring individual needs are considered when setting tasks.
Communicating and influencing
Level 3: Managing and influencing complex team or project relationships
I actively deploy different methods for influencing others, including making the most of digital resources to respond to different learning styles.
I act as a role model to others by communicating with clarity, honesty, and enthusiasm to build trust.
I am open-minded and impartial in discussion so I can adjust my arguments to respect the diverse interests and opinions of others.
Collaborating and partnering
Level 2: Managing and influencing others:
I seek information, resources, and support as appropriate from others across the OfS, to help achieve results.
I invest time to develop an OfS common focus and team spirit where colleagues feel valued and respect one another.
I take responsibility for creating an OfS working environment that encourages collaboration, diversity, and inclusion.
I actively seek and consider input of people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
