Proactive Investigation Manager

Overview

Solicitors Regulation Authority

Solicitors Regulation Authority, https://www.sra.org.uk/sra/jobs/careers/

Role

Proactive Investigation Manager to join our newly established team. This hybrid role involves extensive travel for onsite investigations.

Responsibilities

• As the team manager, lead and support a team dedicated to conducting thorough on-site and desk-based investigations at solicitor practices throughout England and Wales.
• Provide technical and investigative advice, ensuring high-quality remote and on-site assistance to team members. Oversee complex, multi-faceted investigations, lead proactive projects, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver risk-based outcomes in a cost-effective manner.
• Work closely with the Head of Proactive Investigations & Intelligence, Intelligence Managers, and the Proactive Investigation Team. Manage proactive investigations casework, build constructive relationships with key stakeholders, schedule and resource urgent and high-priority investigative work, and contribute to the strategic direction and performance of the Unit.
• Deliver weekly management reports on key operational activities. Ensure investigations are conducted fairly, proportionately, and in a timely manner. Act as the central liaison with Legal and Enforcement, Investigation Managers, and support investigation officers at Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal hearings.
• Handle complaints in accordance with internal procedures and deputise for the Head of Proactive Investigations and Intelligence when necessary.
• Role Profile attached at the bottom of the advert on our website.

Location

Birmingham, Cardiff, London

Contract type

Full time, Permanent

Profession

Investigation, Manager

Working pattern

Flexible working, Hybrid

Closing Date

11/02/2026

Required qualifications and experience

• Experience managing a team of Investigators or equivalent leadership in an investigations setting.
• Ability to provide technical and investigative guidance across remote and on-site contexts.
• Willingness to travel to conduct onsite investigations and manage field teams.

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