Head of Regulatory Management
The SRA regulates more than 160,000 solicitors and around 10,400 organisations – the majority of the legal market. It is an organisation of 650 people that plays a critical role in ensuring consumer protection across a sector with a widespread impact on society and the economy. With an exciting programme of change both in terms of its regulatory model and its internal capability, the SRA is leading the way in responding to major changes in the legal market.
As the Head of the Regulatory Management Team you will be responsible for leading a dedicated team of Regulatory Managers who work with the largest law firms and organisations, principally in the City of London, many of which have a presence globally. The SRA is looking for someone who can provide operational management and leadership to the Regulatory Managers, ensuring they engage constructively with key individuals to understand the nature of their services and clients, what risks are emerging and how they are being managed. You will lead by example in a fast-moving environment, helping to shape the way legal services are regulated to the benefit of the public.
The SRA are looking for a leader who can motivate and develop a team and oversee its operation, with relevant experience of regulatory oversight and/or relationship management either in a regulator, or in a relevant regulated environment. Experience of the legal profession is not essential, but candidates will bring a curiosity to understand the key legal and economic drivers in the sector.
The SRA operates an online application system. To apply for this role, please go to https://lawsociety.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/appcentre-2/candidate/postings/792, where you will be asked to provide some brief contact and diversity monitoring details, and to upload a CV and cover letter summarising your proven ability related to the person and job specification. The closing date for applications is Monday 10 April at 12.00
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. The SRA values and encourage diversity in its workforce and is positive about recruiting people with disabilities, and is accredited with the Disability Confident symbol. The SRA is a recognised Stonewall Diversity Champion, and is a member of the Race for Opportunity scheme. Please see their website for further information.
For any questions or a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact Saxton Bampfylde at QAFAM@saxbam.com or (+44)0207 227 0800.
Additionally, we provide a generous flexible benefits package, including gym membership with a tax only cost, an excellent defined contribution pension scheme and an additional 3% of annual basic salary upon successful completion of probation.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Diversity and inclusion is central to everything we do. We are actively committed to promoting and participating in good practice in the way that we attract, recruit and retain staff.
Everyone is encouraged to bring their whole self to work because we appreciate the value that a truly diverse workforce brings to an organisation. We celebrate difference, recognising the benefits this brings to our inclusive culture, including age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation and socio economic background.
We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, a member of ENEI, a disability confident employer and we are happy to talk flexible working.
This opportunity is closed to applicants.