Hira Syed

Conducted OASys risk assessments for 25+ individuals under active management and 180+ under reactive management, identifying risk factors and implementing targeted interventions. Prepared and delivered Pre-Sentence Reports to support sentencing decisions and produced breach/recall and order amendments while meeting strict court deadlines and maintaining audit trails.

Managed end-to-end business operations, including budgeting and financial reporting with P&L oversight for a B2C health products business. Built and negotiated supplier and platform relationships (Amazon, eBay, Royal Mail) and managed product lifecycle from procurement to fulfilment while supporting team development.

Maintained data accuracy across high-volume court and case management systems including nDelius, Digital Case System (DCS), and OASys. Coordinated Pre-Sentence Report requests, supported streamlined workflow, and communicated professionally with defendants and legal representatives in line with court procedures.

Completed Land Registry searches and due diligence to verify client information and meet compliance requirements. Drafted conveyancing documents (including TR1s and completion statements), prepared CHAPS forms for fund transfers, and liaised with mortgage providers throughout transactions.

MSc in Criminology and Criminal Psychology with a thesis on how occupational stress affects decision-making in UK police officers, including cognitive bias and risk judgment under pressure.

Activities and societies: Career Changers Scholarship recipient.

Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) covering key foundations of the English legal system, including a final project in the Law of Organisations.

BA (Hons) in Art and Philosophy, including a dissertation in legal philosophy. Studied art with a focus on oil painting and portraiture.