Director, Policy and Strategy

Director, Policy and Strategy

The Legal Services Board (LSB) is the independent oversight regulator for legal services in England and Wales. Established by the Legal Services Act 2007, we have operated since 2008 and held full statutory powers since 2009. Sponsored by the Ministry of Justice yet fully independent of both government and the legal profession, we play a unique role spanning economic, professional, and consumer protection regulation.

We are seeking an exceptional leader as Director, Policy and Strategy reporting directly to the Chief Executive.

About the role

As Director, Policy and Strategy, you will be one of the organisation's most visible leaders-engaging with professional, media and governmental audiences while serving as a key internal enabler of performance and culture.

This is an outstanding opportunity to shape the future of legal services and lead work that has real impact for consumers, professionals and the wider economy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Playing a full and active role in the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the overall leadership and effective running of the LSB.
• Leading the Policy and Strategy Directorate, ensuring a high performing, inclusive and motivated team.
• Overseeing delivery of our "Reshaping legal services" strategy and reporting progress to the Board.
• Shaping the LSB's long term strategic direction and guiding development of the annual business plan and a new three-year plan.
• Providing leadership to the research team, ensuring outputs are rigorous, high quality and accessible.
• Supporting the design and execution of impactful communications and engagement strategies.
• Representing the executive at Board meetings and acting as an ambassador for the LSB at external events and speaking engagements.

For further information, please see our recruitment pack.

What we offer

Alongside a competitive salary of £110,756, the LSB provides an outstanding total reward package, including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Three additional closure days between Christmas and New Year
• Birthday leave Four wellbeing days each year
• Employer pension contribution of 12% or 13% (if you contribute 1%)
• A 10% benefits allowance in addition to salary
• Life assurance at 4x salary Access to an employee assistance helpline
• Open to part time working and job share arrangements

How to apply

Your application must include:

• An up-to-date CV
• A Supporting Statement (max two pages) addressing the Knowledge, Skills and Experience criteria in the Person Specification, using real examples to demonstrate your suitability. Please send your CV and statement as one word document.
• Contact details (daytime/evening/mobile and a personal email address) Details of any dates when you are unavailable for final interview

Applications must be submitted to by 5pm on 8 April 2026.

Late applications cannot be accepted.

The Legal Services Board embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Please indicate in your application if you would like to be considered under this scheme.