Supervision Manager (Firm Based)
The SRA are currently recruiting for two Managers within the Supervision function who will lead the SRA's Supervisory approach for all regulated firms other than the largest law firms (approximately 11,000 firms). The role holders will work with the Director of Supervision and the other managers within Supervision to develop the Supervision strategy and business plans, and deliver and monitor the SRA’s supervisory approach for regulated firms. Confident in managing a large team of highly specialised supervisors working on a national basis, the Supervision Managers will monitor the regulated community and legal landscape, and will ensure the effective and efficient use of Supervision resources whilst maintaining oversight of all regulated firms and maintaining the impact on the SRA’s objectives.
To apply for this position please submit a CV and cover letter. Please ensure your cover letter demonstrates how you meet the essential knowledge, skills and experience below.
Essential
Extensive relevant regulatory experience from a professional services or risk based regulator and/or significant law practice experience. If only one present, evidence of strong ability to fully comprehend the other
Must be able to demonstrate a good legal and commercial awareness of the legal profession, with up to date and significant understanding of the external legal, political and economic influencing factors
Significant leadership experience and evidence of managing a large operation with skills in strategic planning and operational co-ordination
Experience of developing quality assurance and performance management frameworks to ensure appropriate decision making and the technical development of staff
Knowledge of the application of risk principles and the operation of risk management processes, including understanding of the SRA’s risk based regulatory framework
A credible individual with strong personal and influencing skills, and evidence of networking effectively and building relationships with key stakeholders
Outstanding communication skills and ability to communicate effectively internally and externally, including being a credible representative of the SRA
Evidence of working in a dynamic environment with ability to work under pressure with competing and changing priorities
Ability to demonstrate energy, confidence and flexibility, in the delivery of change
Proven experience of operating autonomously and collaborating as part of a functional or cross functional team
Desirable
Good knowledge of the legal framework and the SRA’s principles / rules against which the key regulatory risks in the regulation of legal services will be assessed
Strong financial analysis skills - ability to critically examine, interpret and challenge financial statements
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.