Head of Professional Conduct (part time – 21 hours per week)Have you led or supported a professional conduct or disciplinary function within a membership or regulatory organisation?
Can you confidently advise on complex conduct cases while managing a team and working with legal professionals and volunteer panels?
Are you passionate about upholding professional standards and driving improvements in governance and ethical practice?
If so, this might be the perfect part time role for you!
Our client, an international membership organisation, is seeking a strategic and experienced professional to lead their Professional Conduct function. This is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing all aspects of professional conduct and disciplinary matters within a membership-based organisation. You will manage a small team and work closely with volunteer panels and legal advisers to ensure the integrity and professionalism of the membership community.
Key facts:•
Contract: Part-time (21 hours per week), permanent
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Location: Hybrid - home-based blended with 1-2 days per week working from offices in central London
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Salary: ca £60,000 + benefits (pro-rated)
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Working pattern: can be over 3 days, 4 days, or 5 days.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Lead the management of the complaints and disciplinary process, ensuring compliance with internal rules and external legal standards.
- Provide expert advice on complex conduct cases and oversee the administration of the process.
- Supervise and support the Professional Conduct team, ensuring efficient handling of complaints and queries.
- Manage the work of disciplinary panels and boards, including recruitment, training, and coordination of volunteer members.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and recommend updates to conduct-related policies and procedures.
- Oversee the appeals process and manage cases involving misrepresentation of membership or misuse of organisational branding.
- Support external certification schemes by advising on complaints procedures and ensuring alignment with organisational standards.
- Produce and disseminate guidance and updates on professional conduct matters to the wider membership.
The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:
- Strong understanding of governance, codes of conduct, and disciplinary procedures within a professional or regulatory context.
- Experience managing professional conduct or disciplinary functions, ideally within a membership or chartered organisation.
- Proven ability to work with legal advisers, volunteers, and senior stakeholders with tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage complex workloads independently and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience in drafting formal documents, reports, and guidance materials.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Interested? For a confidential conversation with FJWilson Talent, please contact us on 0203 195 3600, or email us at resourcingteam@fjwilson.com *Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.*Our privacy policy is available on our website: https://www.fjwilson.com/privacy/ FJWilson Talent Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. FJWilson Talent Services encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates who represent the full diversity of communities in the UK. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.