Interim Policy & Public Affairs Manager

Interim Policy & Public Affairs Manager focuses on reporting to the director of public policy this role will see you heavily involved in engaging with this body’s domestic political activities.

What the role involves

• Reporting to the Director of Public Policy this role will see you heavily involved in engaging with this body’s domestic political activities.
• Providing policy support across other teams, particularly those dealing with specific regulatory proposals and working alongside the Communications team.
• This professional body in the financial services sector needs to recruit an Interim Policy & Public Affairs Manager to provide maternity cover support for around 6 - 12 months.

Skills and requirements

• Keeping up to date with key policy and political debates, both nationally and internationally, relevant to the industry and help develop the body’s positioning around them.
• An ability to bring together a strong interest in financial services with political insight, with a keen interest in domestic and European politics.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent communications skills, with a keen eye for detail and shaping this into the broader messaging.

Candidate fit

• It would suit someone who can bring ownership, clear communication, and practical organisation to the role.

Additional role context

• However, given the European and wider global aspects of the industry’s regulation and operation, it will extend more broadly in terms of issues and geographies covered.
• Play a key role in representing the organisation among key political stakeholders - both through the coordination of parliamentary engagement events and management of a contact pro.