Paralegal Assistant - Building Safety Regulator (AO)

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Reference number

463797

Salary

£28,499
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28\.97%
GBP

Job grade

Administrative Officer### Contract type

Permanent### Type of role

Legal Services### Working pattern

Flexible working, Full\-time, Job share, Part\-time### Number of jobs available

1
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• Location


• About the job


• Benefits


• Things you need to know


• Apply and further information

Location
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BootleAbout the job
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Job summary

The work of the legal team is wide ranging, interesting and challenging, including both criminal and civil proceedings, appeals against civil sanctions in the context of regulation of both building control and the building control profession, and supporting the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) role as a statutory consultee in planning applications and Inquiries. Those involved with be playing a key role in contributing to the protection of people in the places they live and work.

With a world\-class reputation for safeguarding the health and safety of people at work, BSR is adapting and evolving to meet the new challenges ahead.

Part time working hours are available for this role. We can accept part time applicants who can commit to working a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Job description

The government announced on 30 June 2025 that the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is to become an Arm's Length Body (ALB) of Ministry for Housing, Communities, and Local Government (MHCLG) and will be moved out of HSE.
It has been confirmed that the ALB will be a Non\-crown, Non\-Departmental Public Body (NDPB), and as such its employees will be Public Servants, rather than Civil Servants.
All employees will have access to:* the Civil Service Pension Scheme.

• Civil Service Jobs and the ability to apply for roles advertised Across Government


• The entitlement to compensation being calculated in line with the Civil Service Compensation Scheme.

Existing Civil Servants transferring into BSR will have their continuity of Service recognised for the purposes of sick pay and annual leave entitlement. However, if they later move to another Civil Service department, continuity of service may not automatically be recognised by the receiving department. This would be subject to that department’s own policies and arrangements.Key Responsibilities

The paralegal assistant role involves providing support to the Senior Leadership Team, lawyers and Paralegal Officers and will include:

• Liaison with Operational Support staff, Courts and other Government Departments


• Providing an outstanding administrative service to the wider team to ensure smooth running of operations


• Dealing with various correspondence including answering email queries, managing inboxes, triaging file receipts and recording costs


• Assisting Paralegal Officer in the preparation of Court bundles


• Acquire an understanding and knowledge of relevant operational and business support procedures and functions and how your role contributes to the overall success of the BSR.


• Maintaining accurate records, input and process data, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail at all times, drawing conclusions from this data to make sound decisions


• Raising purchase orders and paying invoices.


• Work closely with your Team Leader and colleagues to deliver the key responsibilities of the post in a flexible and responsive manner, responding positively to changes of priority as work demands dictate.

Person specification

Essential Skills and Criteria

• Work effectively as a team member, including contribution to the delivery of the teams objectives


• Effectively communicate with customers and internal and external stakeholders.


• Be organised, with the ability to manage your workload, inbox(es) and prioritise effectively.


• Be proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office Packages including: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.


• Experience of Note taking and arranging meetings


• Good numerical skills

At BSR, we are proud to be able to offer our people the opportunity to work in a hybrid way which combines working from home and the office. This is a voluntary, non\-contractual arrangement, and your allocated office will be your contractual place of work.

There will be a requirement to travel to the office for various activities, e.g., collaborative working, supporting and training colleagues. If hybrid working is suitable for you and your role, you will be expected to attend the office, or other business\-related site, for 60% of your working week. The arrangements will be determined primarily by business need, but personal circumstances and other relevant circumstances will also be taken into account.

Therefore, we would encourage candidates to consider if the commute from home to the office is a feasible distance to travel before making an application. Please note that if you are successful, hybrid working will be discussed prior to taking up the post.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Delivering at Pace


• Working Together


• Managing a Quality Service

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Managing a Quality Service

Benefits
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Alongside your salary of £28,499, Building Safety Regulator contributes £8,256 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .We invest in our people with;

• Competitive rates of pay


• Access to the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme to which BSR contribute 28\.97% far more than in the private sector.


• Family friendly policies and working hours to help balance your home life and career


• Carer friendly policies to help create a supportive working culture


• 25 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays.


• Parental leave benefits


• As a member of BSR you will gain access to a wide range of fantastic benefits that you can take advantage of such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, E\-Gift Cards, and Vouchers via our partner EdenRed.

Things you need to know
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Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.### Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.Selection Process

Application Information

As part of your application, you will be invited to complete an anonymised CV which should include your career history, experience, and qualifications.

You will also be asked to complete an anonymised Personal Statement, of no more than 750 words which demonstrates how you meet the Essential Skills and Criteria of the job advert. You will also be asked to complete a 250 on the Lead Behaviour: Managing a Quality Service

Please be advised that the CV is for information purposes only and will not be scored.

*U**pon submitting your short application form, you will be invited to complete a Civil Service Judgement Test.*

*Please complete the online tests as soon as possible,* *within 24\-48 hours is recommended, to allow time to complete your full application*.

*If you successfully pass the test, you will then be invited to complete the final stage of your application*.

*You must complete the online tests* *and* *your full application form* *by TIME on DATE. If you fail to complete the online test and full application form before the deadline, your application will be withdrawn.*

*Guidance for the test will be available when you are invited to take the test. The tests are administered online and accessed via the CS Jobs website.**’*

Please access the following link for guidance and further information on the Civil Service Tests, including practice tests: Civil Service online tests \- GOV.UK

Application Guidance

Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply and how to complete a Personal Statement https://www.civil\-service\-careers.gov.uk/how\-to\-apply/

Sift Information

The sift will take place the week commencing the 13th of July when you will be assessed on your Personal Statement and Lead Behaviour\- Managing a Quality Service.

Interview Information

Interviews will take place the week commencing the 27th of July when you will be assessed against the Behaviours detailed within the job advert.

Sponsorship

This role is not open to application from those who will require sponsorship under the points\-based system. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship your application will be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment will be withdrawn.

Further Information

Please note that a Reserve List will be held for the period of up to 12 months. There is no guarantee you will be offered a role from our reserve lists, so if you see a vacancy on Civil Service Jobs that you are interested in, we recommend you apply.

HSE reserve the right to conduct additional checks, including Google and social media checks, when recruiting candidates into a role within HSE. These checks will be carried out in line with the Civil Service Commission Principles and, if used all candidates will be subject to these additional checks.

From 23rd June 2025, if you are successful at interview, as part of your pre\-e

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