Policy Officer - Education Policy Contract Type Permanent Working Pattern Full time - flexible working may be considered Working Hours 35 Salary £33,580 Location Options Hybrid - home based and Birmingham Function Type Policy, Education and Research Are you experienced in supporting policy development? We are looking for a Policy Officer to join our Education and Training team in our Birmingham office. This is a hybrid role. The Policy Officer role The role of the Policy Officer - Education Policy is to make an important contribution to the development, delivery and implementation of the SRA's high profile education and training policy agenda. With good policy development, organisation, communication, project management and research skills - your responsibilities will include drafting reports and consultations, information gathering and data analysis, monitoring project progress and dealing with queries from a range of stakeholders. This role is perfect for someone with experience in the policy field who is looking to further develop their career in regulation or public services. What's in it for you An opportunity to make an important contribution to the development and delivery of our high-profile policy work An opportunity to build and strengthen your policy skills and knowledge. An opportunity to work in a high performing team and in an environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion. What we are looking for Experience of supporting policy development through: Preparing and presenting information for reports Establishing effective relationships with stakeholders Effective monitoring of projects Good analytical skills Good research skills Good organisational and project management skills Good oral and written communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Useful and additional information There is a full role profile attached to the bottom of this advert on our website. This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week and we are happy to talk flexible working. This is a hybrid role attached to our office in Birmingham. You will be required to work one to two days in the office and the rest of the week from home. If you have any questions that aren't in this advert or on our website, please contact us via recruitmentsra.org.uk To apply Please click 'apply' to complete the online application form and upload a CV and cover letter, addressing how you meet the essential criteria listed under the 'what we are looking for' section above. Closing date for applications 20 January 2025 at 9 am. The SRA is the independent regulator of solicitors and law firms in England and Wales, protecting consumers and supporting the rule of law and the administration of justice. We do this by overseeing all education and training requirements necessary to practise as a solicitor, licensing individuals and firms to practise, setting the standards of the profession and regulating and enforcing compliance against these standards. We offer an inclusive, supportive and friendly working environment and the chance to develop your career within a professional organisation. We are committed to the health and wellbeing of staff, helping everyone to strike a good balance between personal and professional life. 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. Attached Role Profile Role profile - Policy Officer - Education Policy (Jan 2025).docx - 540KB Opens in a new window Converted File Role profile - Policy Officer - Education Policy (Jan 2025).docx.pdf - 84KB Opens in a new window Vacancy closing date: 20/01/2025, 09:00 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.