The SRA is the independent regulator of solicitors and law firms in England and Wales. We regulate in the public interest to ensure high professional standards across the legal sector, take action where standards are not met, and work to protect the public from harm.Our Risk and Information Governance teams support this mission by ensuring we are resilient, secure, and compliant in how we operate as an organisation.We are now looking to recruit a Governance, Risk and Compliance Officer to support and continually improve our Business Resilience, Environmental Management, and Information Security functions.The roleAs a Governance, Risk and Compliance Officer, you will help strengthen the organisation's resilience by supporting the development and maintenance of our business continuity, environmental management and information security frameworks. You will work with teams across the organisation to understand risks, assess potential impacts, and ensure proportionate plans and processes are in place to protect our operations in the event of disruption.You will also contribute to the continual improvement of our Environmental Management System and Information Security Management System, supporting audit activity, maintaining documentation, and helping to raise awareness across the organisation. The role involves assisting with testing, exercises and incident response, and helping to ensure our compliance activities remain aligned with recognised standards and best practice.What's in it for me?The chance to work at the core of organisational resilience, security, and environmental management.Opportunities to grow your knowledge of business continuity, information security and risk management within a regulatory setting.Involvement in organisation‑wide projects and initiatives.A supportive working environment with opportunities for training, development and progression.An additional 3% of annual basic salary to spend on benefitsA generous pension scheme with up to 19.25% combined contribution25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with holiday trading optionsLife Assurance (4x salary) and Income ProtectionAccess to employee discount schemesA broad range of wellbeing benefits through HekaWhat we are looking forStrong risk management experience, including identifying, assessing, controlling, monitoring and reporting risks.Good knowledge of information security standards, with awareness of key security threats, requirements and controls.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in presenting information clearly.Strong analytical, problem‑solving and report‑writing skills, with high attention to detail.Ability to exercise sound judgement in applying risk and control standards.Effective influencing and stakeholder engagement skills, able to build commitment and work collaboratively.Highly organised, self‑motivated, able to prioritise workloads, work under pressure.Experience working in a regulatory environment.Knowledge of risk assurance or internal control frameworks.Experience in assurance, monitoring, or internal audit.Useful and additional informationThere is a full role profile attached to the bottom of this advert on our website. This is a hybrid role and based in our Birmingham office 1-2 days a weekThe salary offer for this role will be from £31,501.19 per annum. We are recruiting for this role on a full-time basis, working 35 hours per week. If you have any questions that aren't in this advert or on our website, please contact us via .How to applyPlease click 'apply' to complete the online application form and upload a CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria. Your cover letter should be no longer than two pages.If you have any questions that are not covered in the advert or on our website, please contact us at . #J-18808-Ljbffr