Statutory Trust Team Leader

Solicitors Regulation Authority; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Solicitors Regulation Authority invites applications for the Statutory Trust Team Leader within the Client Protection team. You will lead a dedicated group of financial investigators, ensuring the efficient distribution of practice money from intervened firms while upholding Statutory Trust Rules.

You will coach and motivate the team to achieve KPIs and SLAs, monitor performance, and collaborate with stakeholders across the SRA and intervention agents.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a legal or regulatory setting.
• Knowledge of legal accounting rules and systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of investigators to achieve KPIs and SLAs.
• Ensure compliance with Statutory Trust Rules and high-quality case progression.
• Oversee Quality Assurance and provide training and case direction.
• Collaborate with internal teams and senior management on performance, forecasts and high-profile cases.
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement across the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Legal accounting knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Regulatory experience

Job description

We have an exciting internal opportunity for a Statutory Trust Team Leader to join our Client Protection team. In this key role, you will lead a dedicated team of financial investigators, ensuring the efficient and effective distribution of practice money from intervened firms. If you're ready to further your leadership journey and drive continuous improvement, this role is for you.

The role

As the Statutory Trust Team Leader, you will manage a team of Senior Financial Investigators and Financial Investigators, focusing on delivering high-quality case progression while ensuring compliance with Statutory Trust Rules.

You will be responsible for coaching and motivating your team to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs), using performance monitoring and personalised support to optimise individual and team outcomes. A significant aspect of this role involves collaborating with a range of stakeholders, including teams across the SRA, senior managers and intervention agents.

You'll oversee the team's Quality Assurance, ensuring correct use of processes and systems, while providing training, guidance, and case direction to the team. This role requires you to make informed decisions and keep senior management updated on team performance, forecasts, and high-profile cases. You'll play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement and promoting best practices within the team.

What it is in it for you

• Career Development: This is a fantastic opportunity to develop as team leader within our organization, with access to ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Challenging Environment: Apply your decision-making and problem-solving skills in a dynamic setting where priorities can change quickly.
• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to the success of Client Protection by ensuring effective management of Statutory Trust cases.
• Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and mutual support.

What we are looking for

• Knowledge of legal accounting rules and systems
• Proven experience of leading and motivating a team in a legal or regulatory environment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Able to work in collaboration with colleagues in other areas or departments
• Demonstrable experience of promoting continuous improvement

Useful and additional information

There is a full role profile attached to the bottom of this advert on our website.

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This is a hybrid role and will be based in our Birmingham office 1 to 2 days a week, and from home the rest of the week.

Closing date for applications is 5 October 2026 at 23:55

Successful applicants would be invited to join assessment and interview in the week of 12 September 2026.