Head of Corporate Communications in City of London

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is undergoing significant change to meet the rapidly evolving opportunities and challenges facing legal services regulation. Clear, compelling communication has never been more important as we transform the way we work, strengthen our culture and deliver our new strategic ambitions. We are looking for a highly capable Head of Corporate Communications to help shape how that change is understood, experienced and championed by colleagues and external audiences alike.

Reporting to the Director of Communications, you will play a pivotal role in developing the narratives that bring our strategy, transformation programmes and organisational priorities to life. Leading a team of internal, digital, brand & corporate communications professionals, you will be responsible for ensuring a consistent and compelling voice across internal and external channels. Working with senior leaders across the organisation, you will create the stories and messages that build trust, support engagement and make sure people understand not just what is changing, but why it matters.

What's in it for you?

• Join at an exciting time of change and influence decisions that will shape the SRA's future and reputation
• 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%
• Additional 3% of annual basic salary for you to choose the benefits that best suit your lifestyle and personal situation
• Life Assurance cover of 4 times basic salary
• 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.

What we're looking for:

• Proven senior-level experience in development and delivery of communications strategy and engagement programmes
• Experience of understanding complex policy issues and translating into accessible, compelling information for a range of audiences
• Experience leading and developing communications teams across internal communications, social and digital media, and editorial/content functions
• Editorial and content management experience, including the ability to create engaging communications
• Experience overseeing multiple communication channels and tools including digital and social media channels and using audience insight to inform communications activity
• Proven judgement, attention to detail and a focus on clarity and engagement
• Proficient stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders and colleagues
• Proficient planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and demanding deadlines.

Useful and additional information

• We operate a hybrid working approach, with a mix of office and home working. This role is linked will be based from one of our offices in Birmingham or London. You will be expected to attend the office in line with our Hybrid Working Policy. The corporate communications team are split between the Birmingham and London offices
• There is an expectation that the role-holder will travel between the two offices at least once a week. The expectation also extends to occasional travel for external events and meetings in different locations
• We expect first stage MS Teams interviews to take place week commencing 25/26 November, with second stage in-person interviews 2 December 2026.
• There is a full role profile attached to the bottom of this advert on our website

Closing date for applications: Thursday 19 November 2026 at noon

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