Chief Executive Officer
Posted by: Costs Lawyer Standards Board
Employed By: Costs Lawyer Standards Board
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £52,000 per annum (equivalent to £87,000 per annum full-time)
Location: remote working
Application Deadline: 3 December 2024
The Costs Lawyer Standards Board (CLSB) regulates Costs Lawyers in England and Wales under the framework of the Legal Services Act 2007. Costs Lawyers are experts on the subject of legal costs, providing specialist advice in a niche area of law.
We are seeking to appoint a high-performing, proactive CEO to lead our small collaborative team, working flexibly three days per week. This is a part-time, permanent position reporting to the Chair of the CLSB board.
You will lead all aspects of the CLSB’s regulatory and operational activities, in line with the organisation’s statutory remit and objectives. Working in pursuit of our existing mid-term strategy, which applies until 2027, there will be considerable scope for you to apply your creativity and experience in shaping the organisation for the coming years.
Reporting to the board, you will have day-to-day responsibility for the CLSB’s performance. You will manage a small team of talented and dedicated staff and expert consultants, supporting them to deliver a high-quality regulatory service in the interests of Costs Lawyers, their clients, the wider public and the justice system.
The role offers a rare combination of flexibility, autonomy, seniority and challenge for the right candidate.
How to Apply
To apply, please send a CV and covering statement by email to Jacqui Connelly at enquiries@clsb.info.
Your covering statement should summarise your experience, qualifications and skills relevant to the selection criteria in the role information pack on our vacancy webpage and briefly explain the reasons for your interest in this role. Please note that we will not consider applications that are not accompanied by a covering statement.
Please see below, the information pack on our vacancy webpage for full details of the role, including the CEO’s key responsibilities and person specification.