About the role

At the HCPC, every role contributes to public protection. As a Paralegal within our Fitness to Practise Legal Services, you’ll be at the heart of our investigations process—working on real cases that make a meaningful difference. You will join our frontloaded investigation team at an exciting time of growth, helping us deliver high-quality, proportionate investigations from start to finish. This is a hands-on role offering excellent exposure to regulatory law, case management and legal processes. Working closely with experienced Investigation Lawyers, you will build your expertise while managing your own caseload and developing strong investigative, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of fitness to practise investigations from intake to conclusion
• Gathering and analysing evidence, including taking witness statements and instructing experts
• Drafting allegations and investigation reports with accuracy and clarity
• Assessing risk and supporting interim order decisions on higher-risk cases
• Liaising with registrants, witnesses, legal representatives and internal stakeholders
• Preparing high-quality case bundles for panels and hearings

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone with strong legal foundations and a genuine interest in public protection, who brings both rigour and empathy to their work. You will ideally have:

• Experience managing competing priorities or handling casework/investigations
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly
• The confidence to engage with a wide range of stakeholders sensitively and professionally
• Resilience and sound judgement when handling complex or sensitive material

Further details are available in the full Job Description and Person Specification.

Application process

To apply, please submit:

• Your CV and Supporting Statement demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the job and essential criteria. We will not consider applications without a supporting statement. We are unable to provide feedback at application stage.
• We reserve the right to close vacancies early due to high application volumes and therefore encourage you to apply early.
• Advert Closing Date: 1pm 13 July  2026.
• Remote Interviews to take place on 27 and 28 July 2026

Important Information

• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
• We conduct original document checks, as part of pre-employment screening.
• Candidates require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal record check.

HCPC's vision is to be recognised as an actively anti-discriminatory organisation that upholds and promotes best practice in equality, diversity and inclusion and an active ally for change. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the HCPC. Please refer to HCPCs Behavioural Standards Framework.