Policy, Risk and Planning Manager

Médecins Sans Frontières; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An international humanitarian organization is seeking a Policy, Risk and Planning Manager to guide the development of policy initiatives and manage risks as the team expands. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365. This position offers a hybrid working model with a focus on collaboration and support for strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in programme or project management using methodologies like MSP or PRINCE2.
• Strong grasp of organisational strategy and business planning.
• Familiarity with maintaining information governance.
• Ability to draft and refine policies with experts.
• Risk management qualification or experience required.
• Experience in legal and regulatory compliance environments.
• Knowledge of line management practices.
• Intermediate knowledge of data protection and information security.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities in English.
• Experience using IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain team functions during expansion.
• Support new functions like business continuity planning.
• Establish effective communication within the wider unit.

Skills

Programme or project management experience

Business planning experience

Information governance

Policy development experience

Risk management qualification

Legal compliance experience

Line management practice

Data protection knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Policy, Risk and Planning Manager

Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

This range is provided by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

An opportunity to help shape the development of MSF UK's policy, risk and planning function as we grow the team to support the wider organisation to deliver against their strategic objectives.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon Fri

Duration: Permanent

Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in London office

Salary: £52,866.48 per annum

Job Purpose

As part of MSF UK’s strategic ambition to take a transformational approach to organisational change, strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of our enabling functions, support organisational growth, and continue to reduce risk, the Policy, Risk and Planning Team is being expanded into a new General Direction Support Unit. This new Planning and Accountability Unit will comprise the existing team alongside two newly created teams: the Change Delivery Team and the Transparency and Accountability Team.

To support this expansion, a new role of Policy, Risk and Planning Manager is being created. The post-holder will play a vital role in maintaining the quality and continuity of current team functions while new teams are being established. They will also support the development of new functions within the team, particularly business continuity planning and extending support to MSF Ireland. Once the new structure is in place, the post-holder will be responsible for ensuring an effective handover of responsibilities and for building strong working relationships within the wider Planning and Accountability Unit.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience of programme or project management using a recognised methodology (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2, APMP, PMI)
• Experience in organisational strategy and business planning
• Experience of working with controlled documents and maintaining information governance
• Experience of working with subject matter experts to draft, develop and refine policies
• Experience or qualification in risk management
• Experience or qualification in legal, regulatory, contracting and compliance settings
• Knowledge of line management practice and/or experience as a line manager
• Intermediate knowledge of data protection and information security
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language including the production of briefings, governance papers, policies and internal communications
• Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer.

How to Apply

Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation (please upload as one document) by the closing date:

14 December 2025, 11.59pm (GMT)

Please apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the application early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Project Management, Strategy/Planning, and Research

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Health and Human Services, and Non-profit Organizations