The Opportunity

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Interim Policy and Public Affairs Manager to lead a high-profile programme of policy development and influencing focused on protecting vulnerable customers' financial security. This role offers the chance to shape national policy and legislative reform at a critical time, leading work on family law reform, financial services policy and consumer protection. You will develop evidence-based policy positions, influence decision-makers across government, Parliament, regulators and industry, and work with people with lived experience to deliver meaningful systemic change.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Lead the development of evidence-based policy positions, consultation responses and policy recommendations on strategic priorities.
• Manage stakeholder engagement across the legal, financial services and social care sectors to build consensus and influence policy reform.
• Develop and deliver public affairs strategies to influence government, Parliament, regulators and industry stakeholders.
• Draft high-quality consultation responses, policy papers, parliamentary briefings and other influencing materials.
• Organise and facilitate stakeholder roundtables, parliamentary events and ministerial engagement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across government departments, regulators, professional bodies, financial services organisations and partner organisations.
• Ensure the voices and experiences of survivors are embedded throughout policy development and influencing activity.
• Monitor policy, legislative and regulatory developments, identifying opportunities to advance organisational priorities.
• Work collaboratively with communications colleagues to support external influencing campaigns and policy launches.
• Provide policy advice to senior leadership and contribute to organisational planning and strategy.
• Represent the organisation externally at meetings, conferences and events.

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Key Requirements

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• Significant experience in policy development and public affairs, ideally in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Proven experience delivering successful influencing campaigns leading to policy, legislative or regulatory change.
• Experience writing high-quality consultation responses, policy papers and evidence-based recommendations.
• Experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, including government ministers, officials, parliamentarians, regulators and industry leaders.
• Strong understanding of UK government, parliamentary and policy-making processes.
• Knowledge of family law and/or financial services and consumer policy.
• Understanding of domestic abuse, and/or work with vulnerable customers.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex issues into clear, practical policy solutions.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including drafting persuasive policy and briefing materials.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, remote working environment.

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If this role is of interest please apply via the link on this advert and not via email, as some applications may be missed.

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