CQS Senior Reporting Officer
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Job Description
Senior Reporting Officer (SRO) CQS
Salary: c.60000 bonus
Location: London City Centre
Lead CQS compliance for a growing conveyancing team
Our client a well-established London law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Reporting Officer (SRO) for the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS). This is a high-trust senior role with real influence offering the chance to take ownership of CQS standards strengthen risk controls and help shape how a modern conveyancing practice operates.
If you enjoy improving processes raising standards and being the person the business relies on for CQS oversight this is a genuinely impactful opportunity.
The Role: What youll be responsible for
As the firms CQS Senior Reporting Officer you will take overall ownership of CQS compliance and readiness ensuring the firm consistently meets the CQS Protocol and Core Practice Management Standards (CPMS).
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the firmsCQS compliance framework including policies procedures and controls
- Acting as the senior point of contact forCQS-related governanceand internal reporting
- CoordinatingCQS renewal activity evidence gathering and ongoing readiness
- Delivering and overseeingfile reviews and audits identifying trends and implementing improvements
- Supporting the business withrisk management including issue escalation and remediation planning
- Drivingtraining and awarenessacross the conveyancing team to maintain consistent standards
- Working closely with senior leadership to ensure CQS aligns with wider compliance and operational priorities
What were looking for
Were keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate strong UK conveyancing governance and a clear understanding of what good looks like under CQS.
You will ideally have:
- 5 years UK conveyancing experience(fee-earning compliance or operational leadership) with strong exposure to CQS standards
- Proven experience acting asCQS SROor as a senior lead supporting CQS compliance (highly desirable)
- Strong working knowledge of:
- CQS Protocol and CPMS
- File auditing and quality assurance
- Risk controls process improvement and compliance reporting
- The confidence to influence senior stakeholders and implement change across a team
- A structured detail-focused approach with strong written communication skills
Working arrangements and location
- London-based role
- Hybrid workingavailable depending on business needs and seniority
- Full-time position with flexibility where appropriate for the right person
Salary and benefits
- 60000 base salary(dependent on experience and scope of remit)
- Bonus(where applicable)
- Hybrid working
- 25 days annual leaveplus bank holidays (typical for level confirmed at offer stage)
- Pension contribution
- Professional development support including CQS-related training and compliance CPD
- Clear opportunity to broaden remit intowider compliance/operations leadershipas the team grows
Career progression
This role offers a clear pathway to increased responsibility for example:
- Head of Conveyancing Operations / Practice Governance
- Wider compliance leadership (depending on existing structure e.g. supporting COLP/COFA functions)
- Strategic ownership of firm-wide quality and risk initiatives tied to growth plans
Apply / enquire
To apply or have a confidential discussion contact:
If youd like send your CV or a short summary of your current role and CQS exposure and Ill come back to you with next steps.
Confidentiality: All applications and conversations will be handled in strict confidence. We will never share your details with our client without your explicit consent.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
