Non-Executive Directoropen

Deadline for applications: 17th August 2025

Inclusive Boards is pleased to be supporting the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal in their search for a Non-Executive Director.

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) is an independent statutory Tribunal that adjudicates upon alleged breaches of the rules and regulations applicable to solicitors and their firms. Its duty is to maintain the public’s confidence in the reputation of the solicitor’s profession for honesty, probity, trustworthiness, independence, and integrity. They hear cases of alleged misconduct by solicitors, registered European Lawyers, registered foreign lawyers and employees of solicitors’ firms as well as determining applications for restoration to the Roll and the ending of suspension from practice. The SDT also adjudicates Appeals in relation to certain internal decisions by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Administration Limited (SDTAL) is a private company limited by guarantee and was incorporated in 2008. The SDT is assisted in its administration through the SDTAL including the management of financial resources. The Board of Directors set the strategic vision of the SDT, authorises the annual budget and supervise performance in relation to Key Performance indicators. The Board also work closely with the Executive Team to ensure accountability in the delivery of strategic and operational objectives, thereby ensuring continued value to the profession.

The current composition of the SDTAL Board includes the Chair, who also holds the role of President of the SDT, the Solicitor Vice-President and Lay Vice-President of the SDT, and one additional Director, who is also a Lay Member of the SDT. The current Board members are office holders elected by the membership of the SDT and through their appointment, also serve as Directors of SDTAL. They are now seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Director to bring an independent perspective to the Board and strengthen its governance capacity.

The Non-Executive Director (Finance) will play a leading role the Board’s work on oversight, challenge, and assurance on the financial governance and sustainability of SDT Administration Limited (SDTAL). It is a key role in helping the Board ensure robust financial management, strategic risk awareness, and supports the Board’s duties in service of the Tribunal’s statutory functions. The postholder will bring specialist financial expertise to the Board, contributing to informed decision-making on budgeting, audit, reserves, investment, and long-term financial planning, particularly during a period of organisational transition and professionalisation.

For more information about this opportunity, please download the Candidate Information Pack using the links on this page.

If you wish to apply for this position, please supply the following by 11.59pm on 17/08/2025:

• A detailed CV, setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements 
• A cover letter (maximum two sides of A4) highlighting your suitability for the role for which you’re applying and how you meet the person specification. Please note that the cover letter is an important part of your application and will be assessed. Please note that the cover letter is an important part of your application and will be assessed.
• Details of two professional referees together with a brief statement of their relationship to you and over what period of time they have known you. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent

Please also consider completing our Diversity Monitoring Form which can be accessed here.

Completing the form is completely voluntary and all questions are optional, but doing so enables us to demonstrate we are meeting our obligations under the Equality Act and ensure that our processes are inclusive and accessible for the widest range of people possible. 

As a reminder, should you complete the form, the information provided will: 

• Be stored entirely separately from your application 
• Not be assessed as part of the selection process 
• Not be seen by the Selection Panel 
• Only be used for statistical purposes – for example x% of applicants are between the ages of y and z. 

If you have further questions after reading this pack, please email SDTAL@inclusiveboards.co.uk or call 0207 267 8369.