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The Architects Registration Board (ARB) is the statutory regulator of architects in the UK, under the terms of the Architects Act 1997. The Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) is a standing committee of ARB and considers allegations of unacceptable professional conduct and serious professional incompetence against registered persons, imposing sanctions as appropriate.
Each PCC case is heard by a panel of three PCC members. The panel must include a legally qualified member (this role) an architect and lay person.
ARB is seeking to appoint Legally Qualified Chairs to the committee and so we would love to hear from you if you are a qualified solicitor or barrister (or advocate in Scotland) with experience in chairing tribunals or conduct committees, have an understanding of professional regulation and are able to work with a range of stakeholders ensuring proceedings are fair, efficient and effective.
Overview
Time commitment up to 30 days per year
Term of Engagement: Four year term, with the possibility of reappointment for a further four years
Remuneration: £743.75 per day
Application Process
If this opportunity interests you, please submit a CV and supporting statement to be considered for the role. Please refer to the ARB Information for Applicants for information to support you in making an application.
As part of your supporting statement, please cover the following points:
1. Provide a summary explaining why you are applying for this role and what you think makes you a suitable candidate, thinking about the impact you feel you could make.
2. Provide an example of a time when you chaired tribunal or conduct committee proceedings or similar, reflecting on how you ensured proceedings were fair, efficient, and effective with clear outcomes that are understood by all.
3. Provide an illustration of where you have assimilated large amounts of information into a written decision.
The closing date is 3rd September 2025 . We will contact you once short-listing has been completed to advise you of the outcome of your application by no later than 15th September 2025.
We will also be holding Online Information Sessions, if you would like to find out more about the role, please join one of the sessions.
When: Thursday 28th August 2025 at 12:30 BST
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3hL7hO0oSEmo_Q1_VKKUwQ
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When: Monday 1st September at 17:00 BST
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iL4nE5SFSMaDQExicNAoqw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 24th September 2025
We look forward to hearing from you.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups. ARB embraces differences of colleagues and those that work with us and celebrate diversity. Such candidates often only apply for roles they believe they are a perfect match for, but at ARB it’s your attitude and desire to build upon your existing knowledge and skills that matter most, so please do apply even if you feel you don’t tick every box.
No agencies please.