Policy Manager

Job description

Job Title: Policy Manager

Job Type: Full time 35 hours per week (12 month FTC)

Location: London (hybrid)

Salary: £55,425

I am working with a reputable organisation which champions the UK-based financial and related professional services. My client is looking for a Policy Manager with a strong background in financial services to start in October on a 12 month basis. Reporting to the Head of Policy, you will assist in the development and implementation of the organisation's policy and political engagement programme whilst promoting the competitiveness of UK financial and related professional services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support a number of standing policy committees. This includes drafting the agenda and papers for discussion and organising meetings.
• Establish and maintain stakeholder relations as appropriate to the work of the policy committees.
• Work with the Head of Policy and others on the production of key policy outputs. This involves managing the production process and co-ordinating content from steering groups, responding to government consultations, interviewing members to produce policy positions, and developing discussion papers.
• Support ongoing strategic partnerships with government bodies where appropriate.
• Where relevant attend events and summits to represent the organisation.
• Liaise with members of organisation's International Trade and Investment team to identify opportunities to be fed into the work of the international Market Advisory Groups.
• Provide briefings for senior colleagues in advance of high-level meetings.

Essential Criteria

• Understanding of and interest in the regulation of financial markets as well as wider economics and public policy.
• Experience of and/or interest in Government, UK and European policy making institutions, key industry bodies, think tanks and financial sector organisations.
• Good influencing and communications skills. Ability to network, develop relationships and work with senior individuals across a range of organisations.
• Analytical and report writing skills of a high calibre.
• Willingness to develop in-depth knowledge of policy matters
• Self-starter, prioritises tasks, attention to detail, conscientious, takes responsibility and ownership.

If you are interested in this role, please contact me on 07925851747 or email me at

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