Policy Manager

Trade Association Forum Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable not-for-profit organization in the financial services sector is seeking a Policy Manager for its London office with hybrid working arrangements. This role involves representing the interests of member organizations, interacting with various stakeholders, and leading policy advocacy efforts. Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience and strong communication skills. Excellent benefits and a competitive salary around £70,000 are offered, along with a solid pension contribution.

Benefits

Bupa healthcare for spouse and family

Permanent Health Insurance

Life Assurance (4x salary)

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with service

Pension scheme with up to 12% employer contribution

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ post‑qualification experience.
• Experience in financial services, central government, or a trade association.
• Proven leadership abilities in policy areas.

Responsibilities

• Represent member interests with stakeholders.
• Draft guidance and communications for members.
• Monitor regulatory developments to anticipate policy priorities.
• Lead aspects of policy advocacy work.

Skills

Policy analysis

Team leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Education

Finance-related or banking-related qualification

Job description

Policy Manager

Not-for-Profit Organisation – Financial Services

Hybrid working – 2.5 days Central London / 2.5 days home

Basic salary circa £70,000 Excellent benefits package including: Bupa healthcare for spouse and family, Permanent Health Insurance, Life Assurance (4x salary), 26 days annual leave (rising to 30 days with service), Pension scheme with up to 12% employer contribution

Employer provides a base 5% and matches employee contributions up to a combined total of 12%

Permanent, Full Time

Our client is a leading not-for-profit trade body in the financial services sector, representing 49 member organisations and employing 27 staff. They are seeking a Policy Manager for their London office, with hybrid working.

If you have practical policy experience gained within financial services, banking, prudential regulation, HMRC, taxation, lending, mortgages, government, a mortgage lender, trade association, professional body, regulatory body or membershipિય organisation, we would be keen to hear from you.

The Role of Policy Manager

The Policy Manager will effectively represent the views of member organisations to external stakeholders and help establish and maintain a favourable operating environment. The role supports the Head of Prudential Regulation and provides advice, guidance and policy development for members across the following areas: Prudential ഉട regulation (including PRA requirements), Wider financial regulation, including fees, levies and FSCS, Taxation matters, Regulatory reporting, audit and accounting

Principal Tasks & Responsibilities

• Represent member interests with a wide range of stakeholders, including government, regulators, professional bodies and other trade associations
• Review policy developments and coordinate responses to regulatory consultation papers
• Draft guidance and communications for members, including website briefs, impact analyses, newsletters and circulars
• Coordinate panel and committee meetings, including agenda preparation, minutes and follow‑up actions
• Monitor regulatory and market developments to anticipate future policy priorities
• Respond to member queries and proactively identify policy development opportunities
• Lead aspects of policy advocacy work (e.g. audit reform)
• Act as deputy to the Head of Prudential Regulation when required
• Undertake special projects as necessary

Person Specification

• 3–5 years’ post‑qualification experience
• A finance‑related or banking‑related qualification is desirable but not essential
• Previous experience within financial services, central government or a trade association
• Strong ability to analyse policy issues and develop wastes‑based positions
• Clear, concise and persuasive written communication skills
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to take ownership and leadership responsibility for defined policy areas
• Confidence engaging with senior external stakeholders and member organisations
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detailAbility to balance competing priorities and work to tight deadlines

To apply for this Policy Manager role, please submit your CV.

Due to the volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Membership Bespoke is the UK’s most experienced membership‑focused recruitment firm, with over 10 years’ experience delivering permanent, temporary, interim and executive search recruitment solutions to trade associations, regulatory bodies, professional bodies and political organisations.