Hearings Officer

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.