Regulatory Authorisations Manager

Part-time role – 21 hours per week

Salary range: £49,500 - £64,500 (pro-rata)

A close team with a big influence

We’re ICAS – a global professional membership organisation and business network for Chartered Accountants. We’re an educator, regulator, examiner, and a professional awarding body. Our smart and talented team come from all walks of life. With a relaxed dynamic and a collaborative spirit, we take care of each other while supporting a vibrant, global membership. We’re proud of the difference we can make to a profession that’s transforming to meet the urgent environmental and social challenges of our changing world. When it comes to career opportunities, ICAS offers a wide variety of roles where you can grow personally and professionally.

ICAS is a unique place to work. You will have easy access to our open and welcoming executive team and senior management. Not many organisations offer the breadth and depth of exposure that we do. You will have the chance to really make a difference, have your voice not only heard but listened to.

What’s the job?

This is an exciting opportunity to the join the Regulation department in a varied and stimulating role. 

ICAS issues a range of permits, licenses, certificates and other authorisations to individuals and firms, covering different areas of work. The Regulatory Authorisation Team works closely with Authorisation Committee to ensure all decisions in connections with these licences etc are taken in accordance with ICAS’ Regulation.

As Regulatory Authorisations Manager, you will provide governance support and guidance to the Head of Regulatory Authorisations and members of the Authorisation Committee. Accountability will include the management of the Committee’s meetings, oversee assembly of Committee papers, management of Committee cases, preparing and monitoring correspondence to/from the Committee, and publication of any decisions and outcomes.  

In addition, you will work alongside the team to support members and firms in relation to issues arising from licensing applications, changes, and other matters in accordance with applicable legislation, Rules, Regulations, and guidance. 

Who do we need?

We are looking for an experienced solicitor, either qualified or qualified with experience, ideally with awareness of professional organisations.

Working directly with Head of Regulatory Authorisations and other colleagues we need a team player to join a small but high functioning team.

You should be a confident and clear communicator with proven ability to explain matters clearly both written and verbally.  

An ability to self-manage, a questioning mindset and attention to detail to see improvements will be key to make the role a success.

The role offers a great opportunity to take ownership and add value to our Regulatory team and service important functions of the Authorisation Committee.

Key accountabilities

One of two Regulatory Authorisations Managers, you will play the lead role in all matters reported to Authorisation Committee including all papers and follow-up, including potential appeals and referrals.

Work alongside colleagues to ensure effective handling of regulatory authorisation or related policy queries, including complex queries.  

Liaise with other ICAS staff and teams to deliver continuous improvement and reform. 

Support collation of data, statistical and management information relating to regulatory authorisations, and reporting to the Authorisation Committee, or to the Regulation board and internal/external stakeholders as required by the Management team.

What you get?

As well as ICAS being a great place to work, with great people, plush new working environment and an open & accessible executive team, we also offer a competitive salary, and generous staff flex benefits package which includes:

Private medical insurance, 35 days annual leave with option to purchase additional holiday, pension (9% employer contribution), life assurance, health care, dental care, technology, and cycle to work scheme, purchase discount vouchers/gym membership and an annual individual learning allowance to spend on personal development.

This is an exciting time to join ICAS, so if you are looking for a new challenge, in a small but influential organisation where you can play a big part, this could be the job for you.

ICAS places equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of all that we do. With our partner organisations, we are committed to building a diverse membership and workforce that is beneficial for all, and that enables our communities to learn, grow and advance together.

We very much look forward to hearing from you.