JOB DESCRIPTIONCompliance and Equality and Inclusion OfficerPLACE OF WORKSt Philips Chambers, BirminghamHOURS OF WORK9.00am to 6.00pm, 3 days per week with flexibilityREPORTING TOCEO & Director of ClerkingThe Role: Working closely with the CEO, Chambers Equality and Diversity Officers (EDO) and various Chambers Committees, the holder of this newly created post will oversee Chambers processes for ensuring compliance with its regulatory and statutory duties and responsibilities, including the planning and implementation of Chambers equality and inclusion programmes. This is a pro-active role designed to help embed best practice throughout Chambers.ResponsibilitiesTo act as Chambers day-to-day contact with the Bar Standards Board, and to advise and update Chambers Administration Committee (CAC), Members of Chambers, staff, or Committees on the regulatory requirements for the management and activities of ChambersTo keep under review all internal policies and procedures as stated in Chambers constitution, in particular those relating to equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensure that they are updated when necessary or appropriate and as requiredTo assist in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures as requiredTo act as Chambers operating contact with the Bar Councils Relationship ManagerAlongside the legal and regulatory duties, to be responsible for devising and implementing measures within Chambers to ensure best practice in the areas of equality, diversity, inclusion and governance.Regulatory & Legal ComplianceOversee the compliance function of ChambersMaintain a good working knowledge of all legal and regulatory duties that relate to Chambers, e.g., requirements as to health and safety, employment and equality and diversity and any other relevant dutiesAdvise the Head of Chambers, CEO and CAC of any relevant changes to Chambers regulatory and legal duties and responsibilities.Take responsibility for the implementation of any necessary or appropriate changes to Chambers policies, procedures, management practices or activities to ensure up to date standards are maintainedDevelop and implement systems for the monitoring of Chambers compliance with its regulatory and statutory duties, as required either externally or internallyCompile Chambers responses for BSB monitoringEnsure compliance with any relevant quality standards and quality marks.Equality and Inclusion Be responsible for developing and implementing Chambers Equality and Inclusion agenda to ensure that Chambers is a welcoming and inclusive place for all; and to ensure Chambers is at the forefront of change and Equality and Inclusion issues at the BarEnsure that all barrister policies and procedures are in compliance with the Bar Code of Conduct and consistent with current Equality and Diversity legislation and best practiceEnsure that all staff policies and procedures are consistent with current Equality and Diversity legislation and best practiceAssist the EDOs / E&D Committee in drafting policies and procedures for presentation to Chambers Administration Committee for approvalBe a proponent for change towards a more inclusive working environment for staff and barristersEnsure that all statistics relating to E&D are kept up to date and publicised when requiredAdvise as to the relevant training requirements (statutory, regulatory and best practice) for staff and barristers in Chambers, and ensure provision is made for such training Alongside the Marketing Manager, ensure that Chambers Equality and Inclusion agenda, and its policies and procedures, are communicated effectively internally and, where required, externally. Wellbeing Assist the Wellbeing Committee and Chambers Administrator in the creation of strategies, supporting frameworks and policies and procedures to further the effective performance and wellbeing of all in ChambersAssist the Wellbeing Committee with the creation and delivery of Chambers wellbeing initiatives and programmes.We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
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Compliance and Equality and Inclusion Officer