Authorisation Caseworker - Level 2

We are recruiting for Authorisation Caseworkers - Level 2 (internally known as Authorisation Officer - Level 2) on permanent contract basis. Full time working - 35 hours, Monday to Friday and part time options between 28 to 35 hours per week.

The Authorisation function of the SRA is one of the largest operational teams within the organisation. As an Authorisation Caseworker you will assist in delivering the team's regulatory objectives and make sure that the associated processes meet the relevant service levels and key performance indicators.

You will make regulatory decisions on a full range of applications for firms and/or individuals that are entering the legal services market. Using our CRM system, you will also be comfortable working with data to ensure information platforms are efficient and kept up to date.

Previous unsuccessful applicants to the Authorisation Caseworker/Officer level 3, 2 and 1 roles in the past 6 months, will not be considered and should not re-apply.

What's in it for you:

• Make a difference to regulatory outcomes with effective judgement making and responsibility for your own workload.
• An opportunity to coach and support others in the team.
• Development of knowledge across varied work areas within a multiskilled team
• Career progression and development opportunities.
• Being part of a high performing team and supportive team, delivering excellent customer service.
• Additional 3% of annual basic salary for you to choose the benefits that best suit your lifestyle and personal situation.
• 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%.
• 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. Some options available include gym membership, National Trust membership, music lessons, tennis lessons, massages, nutrition, life coaching, fertility support, financial support and much more.
• Access to employee discount vouchers for savings on High Street brands, travel and supermarkets.
• Life Assurance cover of 4 times basic salary.

What we are looking for:

• Casework experience with a focus on making risk based decisions in line with regulatory frameworks.
• Someone who can take ownership, ensuring effective resolution of applications.
• Able to use initiative and workload management skills, with the ability to prioritise.
• An ability to support new and existing staff through various measures such as allocating work, quality assurance, coaching and feedback.
• Someone who can work collaboratively within a team and deliver excellent customer service.
• Someone who can competently draft written correspondence and documents.
• An ability to interrogate data, showcasing excellent IT skills.
• A track record of delivering results against service level agreements.
• Competent user of IT systems.

Useful information:

• There is a role profile attached at the bottom of this advert which details the full skills and experience required.
• This is a hybrid role and will be based in our Birmingham office up to two days a week, and from home the rest of the week.
• Previous unsuccessful applicants to the Authorisation Caseworker/Officer Level 3, 2 and 1 roles in the past 6 months, will not be considered and should not re-apply.
• Interviews will take place: 15,16, 17 January 2025.
• If you have any questions that are not answered in the advert, or on our website, please contact us via:

To Apply

Please use the apply button at the bottom of the advert. Please upload both a CV and a cover letter. The cover letter should provide your preferred working hours and examples against the criteria listed above within the 'What we are looking for' section and address how your knowledge, skills and experience relate to the role requirements. Please keep answers to 400 words or less for each criteria.

To find out more about the recruitment and selection process and how to make the most of your application, please visit our jobs pages. To find out more about what it is like to work at SRA, view our videos.

The closing date for applications is 8 January 2025 at 23:55.