Stakeholder Relations Manager

Solicitors Regulation Authority; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension - company contribution

Life Assurance cover

25 days annual leave

Health & wellbeing stipend

Job summary

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is seeking a proficient Stakeholder Relations Manager to strengthen relationships across the legal sector and support the delivery of strategic objectives. The role sits within the Communications and External Affairs team and reports to the Director of External Affairs.

Based in one of our offices (Birmingham or London) with hybrid working, the role involves engaging senior stakeholders, shaping engagement plans, and delivering high-profile external

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build and manage effective relationships with senior stakeholders internally and externally.
• Experience developing and delivering stakeholder engagement plans, events and activities.
• Effective planning, prioritisation and digital skills in podcasts and webinars production.
• Robust influencing, relationship-management and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse stakeholder insight and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven organisational, planning and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with key external stakeholders, sector bodies and partner organisations.
• Support delivery of strategic objectives through stakeholder engagement activities.
• Provide insight into stakeholder priorities and identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Coordinate and deliver engagement events and digital content such as podcasts/webinars.

Skills

Stakeholder relations

Events planning

Digital content (pods/webinars)

Influencing/advocacy

Stakeholder insights

Communication skills

Project management

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

At SRA, our work helps drive confidence and trust in legal services across England and Wales. We're looking for a proficient and influential Stakeholder Relations Manager to play a key role in strengthening our relationships across the legal sector and supporting the delivery of our strategic objectives.

Reporting to the Director of External Affairs and working as part of the Communications and External Affairs (CXA) team. You will develop and manage relationships with key external stakeholders, sector bodies and partner organisations. Through proactive engagement and effective relationship management, you will help enhance SRA's reputation and profile.

You will be a trusted relationship manager, providing insight into stakeholder priorities, identifying emerging issues and opportunities. Supporting SRA in delivering meaningful activity that strengthens our impact across the sector.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of stakeholder engagement, building confidence in our work, identifying opportunities for collaboration. Ensuring we maintain strong connections with the organisations and individuals who help shape legal services.

What's in it for you?

• Play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening the SRA's relationships with key organisations and stakeholders across the legal sector
• Work closely with senior leaders, including the Director of External Affairs, contributing to high-profile engagement and influencing activity
• Build a strong network across the legal, regulatory and professional services
• Enhancing your professional profile and expertise
• Join at an exciting time of change. Contribute directly to decisions that shape the SRA's future and reputation.
• 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%
• Additional 3% of annual basic salary for you to choose the benefits that best suit your lifestyle and personal situation
• Life Assurance cover of 4 times basic salary
• 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.

What we're looking for:

• Proven ability to build and manage effective relationships with senior stakeholders internally and externally
• Experience developing and delivering stakeholder engagement plans, events and activities
• Effective planning, prioritisation and digital skills in podcasts and webinars production
• Robust influencing, relationship-management and communication skills
• Ability to analyse stakeholder insight and translate findings into practical recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven organisational, planning and project management skills

Useful and additional information

• This role is permanent and will be based from one of our offices in Birmingham or London
• There is an expectation that the role-holder will be in the Birmingham and Cardiff office regularly, particularly in the first year of the role. The expectation also extends to regular travel for external events and meetings in different locations
• SRA have a hybrid working model with a blend of home and office working. You will be expected in the office up to two days a week
• We expect first stage interviews to take place on week commencing 23 November
• There is a full role profile attached to the bottom of this advert on our website
• To find out more about our recruitment process and how to make the most of your application, please visit our jobs pages. You can also take the opportunity to view what it is like to work at SRA, via our videos and our benefits

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 23:55