Corporate Governance Assistant

Job description

Corporate Governance Assistant
Contract Type
Permanent

Working Pattern
Full time

Working Hours
35

Salary
£33,832-£39,679 dependent on experience (£37,100-£43,647 d.o.e if London).

Location Options
Birmingham, Cardiff , London - Old Broad Street

Function Type
Corporate Functions (HR, Finance, Project Management, IT, Risk and Audit)

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is seeking a Corporate Governance Assistant to provide high-quality governance and organisational support to our Executive Team and Company Secretariat function.

This is a key governance role supporting the effective operation of the Executive Team, Board and Committees. Working at the centre of the organisation's governance framework, you'll help ensure that governance processes are delivered to a high standard, decision-making is well supported, and governance information is effectively managed.

Working closely with senior leaders, Board and Committee members, and colleagues across the SRA, you'll coordinate governance activities, support the preparation and management of governance documentation, maintain governance records and contribute to the delivery of effective governance processes and systems.

What's in it for you

This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of the SRA's governance framework, supporting the effective operation of the organisation's most senior decision-making bodies.

You'll develop close working relationships with Executive Team members, Board and Committee members and gain exposure to a wide range of strategic, operational and regulatory matters.

The breadth of the role means you'll be involved in all aspects of governance delivery, from supporting high-quality decision-making and maintaining governance records through to governance reporting, Board administration and continuous improvement initiatives.

It's an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a professional environment, managing multiple priorities and building strong relationships across an organisation.

What we're looking for

We are seeking an organised and proactive individual with experience supporting complex meetings and governance activities, and an understanding of governance principles and processes.

You will bring:

• Knowledge of governance principles, committee processes, information governance and records management.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality minutes, reports and governance documentation.
• Experience supporting committee administration and maintaining governance documentation and records to a high standard of accuracy.
• Experience coordinating meetings involving senior stakeholders, including agenda preparation, paper management, minute taking and action tracking.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.

You will thrive in a role that requires excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to work at pace, managing pressure and shifting priorities while continuing to support senior stakeholders and deliver governance activities to a high standard.

You can find a full role profile at the bottom of this advert.

Useful information

This is a full-time, permanent position.

The role will be based from our Birmingham or London office and requires frequent presence in our head office in Birmingham as well as travel between both locations. In addition the postholder may be required to regularly at both locations plus occasional stays elsewhere in England and Wales.

Hybrid working arrangements are in place to allow for a certain amount of remote working from home when not required in our offices.

How to apply

Please click 'Apply' to complete the online application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter, addressing how your experience meets each requirement outlined in this advert and the attached role profile.

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received.

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, an excellent defined contribution pension scheme and an additional 3% of annual basic salary upon successful completion of probation.

Attached Role Profile
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Vacancy closing date: 07/09/2026, 23:55

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.