Policy Associate (Consumer Policy)

Solicitors Regulation Authority; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension contributions up to 19.25%

Life Assurance 4x salary

Health & wellbeing portal

Job summary

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is recruiting a Policy Associate to support policy development within the Consumer Policy Unit. You will contribute to policy projects, help deliver and implement policy positions, and ensure objectives balance consumer protection with regulatory efficiency.

You will plan and manage work streams in complex policy programmes, become an expert on policy issues, and engage with stakeholders internally and externally, including at executive level.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of consumer policy issues
• Excellent drafting skills for executive papers
• Experience in policy development and stakeholder engagement

Responsibilities

• Contribute to policy development, delivery and implementation within the Consumer Policy Unit
• Engage with stakeholders internally and externally, including at executive level
• Plan, organise and manage work streams in high-stakes policy projects

Skills

Consumer policy knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Policy drafting

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in policy/public administration

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Policy Associate to support our policy development. This role sits within our Consumer Policy Unit and supports work in evolving and high-profile areas.

The role

The Policy Associate role carries substantial responsibilities and opportunities to influence the policy direction of the SRA.

You will make an informed contribution to a range of policy projects in consumer policy. You will be involved in policy development, as well as delivery and implementation, of our policy positions, making sure our requirements strike the right balance between minimising regulatory burdens, while protecting consumers from harm.

You will plan, organise and manage work streams within complex and high-stakes policy development projects. You will also apply robust project management techniques.

You will be expected to become an expert on policy issues you may not be familiar with and will be responsible for carrying out rigorous scrutiny to create innovative policy solutions to complex problems. As a key part of the role, you will be engaging with stakeholders both internally and externally, including at executive level. You will have a clear understanding of the range of available regulatory tools, the importance of an evidence base and the values of equality, diversity and inclusion to deliver effective policy outcomes.

You will be expected to help identify and deliver different ways of us achieving our aims.

What's in it for you

• Contribute and make an impact on new and fast-moving consumer policy areas
• Develop and build influential relationships with external stakeholders whilst representing the SRA
• Work in an environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion
• Additional 3% of annual basic salary for you to choose the benefits that best suit your lifestyle and personal situation
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
• £25 contribution to a monthly health and wellbeing portal. The portal provides access to more than 5,000 products, experiences and services. Some options available include gym membership, National Trust membership, music lessons, tennis lessons, massages, nutrition, life coaching, fertility support, financial support and much more
• Access to employee discount vouchers for savings on High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
• Pension - We will contribute 1½ - 2 times your contribution, up to 12.25%. So, if you contribute 7%, you will enjoy the maximum combined contribution of 19.25%
• Life Assurance cover of 4 times basic salary.

What we are looking for

• A good understanding of consumer policy issues
• A proficient influencer who communicates confidently, clearly and concisely to all levels of stakeholders
• An ability to understand complex policy issues and be able to review and use judgement to develop practical solutions
• Excellent drafting skills producing high-quality work in a range of formats for a range of audiences. In particular, producing well-argued and well-evidenced papers for executive and Board level stakeholders that will be published externally
• Experience of policy development, including in complex policy areas, and understanding the range of regulatory and research tools and technology to achieve desired outcomes
• Tenacious interpersonal skills with the ability to work constructively with colleagues of all levels, establishing influential relationships
• Experience of policy development in a similar, or related environment.

Useful and additional information

• There is a full role profile attached to the bottom of this advert on our website
• We are recruiting for this role in our Birmingham, Cardiff, and London offices. You will be based in the office nearest to your location, with the expectation of working up to two days a week in the office and the remainder of the week from home
• You may be required to travel between our offices as well as to other sites for meetings with stakeholders or attendance at specific events
• First stage MS Teams interviews are scheduled to start week commencing 9 November. With second stage in-person interviews week commencing 23 November 2026
• To find out more about the recruitment and selection process and how to make the most of your application, please visit our jobs pages. To find out more about what it is like to work at SRA, view our videos
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Closing date for applications is Monday 2 November at 09:00.