Policy Associate (Consumer Policy)

UK Regulators' Network; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Solicitors Regulation Authority seeks a Policy Associate to influence consumer policy through policy development, delivery, and implementation. You will balance regulatory burdens with protecting consumers and manage multiple high-stakes projects.

You will engage stakeholders internally and externally, including executives, building evidence-based policy solutions. This role supports equality, diversity and inclusion to deliver effective policy outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy development and delivery of policy positions.
• Ability to manage complex, high-stakes policy projects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement at executive level.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in policy outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to policy projects in consumer policy.
• Develop and implement policy positions balancing regulation and consumer protection.
• Plan, organise and manage work streams within policy development projects.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including at executive level.
• Apply robust project management techniques.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Research

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Solicitors Regulation Authority

Solicitors Regulation Authority, https://www.sra.org.uk/sra/jobs/careers/

Requirements of 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.

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Location

Birmingham, London, Cardiff

Contract type

Full time, Permanent

Profession

Consumer, Education, Legal, Policy, Project manager, Regulation, Research, Stakeholder Engagement

Working pattern

Flexible working, Hybrid

Closing Date

02/11/2026