Solicitors Regulation Authority
Authorisation Caseworker - Level 1
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Authorisation Caseworker - Level 1
We are recruiting for an Authorisation Caseworker - Level 1 (internally known as Authorisation Officer - Level 1) on a permanent basis.
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 some regulatory decisions on high volume application types 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.
What is in it for you?
- Make a difference to regulatory outcomes with effective judgement making on high volume application types and responsibility for your own workload.
- 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.
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What we are looking for
- Experience of accurately and efficiently working with high volumes of applications and/or emails.
- Someone who proactively progresses and prioritises their workload and with a focus on supporting customers.
- Someone who can take ownership, ensuring effective resolution of applications.
- 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.
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- There is a role profile attached at the bottom of this advert which details the full skills and experience required.
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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.
Our working hours are 35 hours per week. We may consider flexible working between 21-35 hours per week. If you would like us to consider flexible working, please indicate your preferred hours/days in your cover letter.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to undertake a short initial MS Teams interview on Tuesday 1 September. With face-to-face interviews and tasks taking place 8, 9 and 10 September at SRA The Cube.
Intended start date 19 October 2026
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 a CV and cover letter providing 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.
Applicants that have made applications to Authorisation level 1, 2 and 3 within the last six months need not apply and will not be considered.
The closing date of this advert is Sunday 23 August 2026 at 23:55, however we may choose to close this at an earlier date. If you are interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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