Policy and Programme Manager

City of London Interim £55,000 - £57,000 per year View Job Description
This role is a high-profile opportunity to lead strategic workstreams and policy initiatives at the heart of the UK's Financial Services sector. You will act as a subject matter expert and project lead, coordinating with diverse stakeholders to develop innovative skills solutions and influence government policy during a pivotal period of economic change.
  • Drive the national skills agenda for the UK's Financial Services sector
  • Lead high-profile workstreams tackling the industry's most critical challenges

About Our Client

Our client is an independent, member-led body representing the UK's financial services sector on the critical issue of skills. They act as a central hub for collaboration, working with major firms, education providers, and the government to ensure the industry possesses the talent and expertise required to thrive in a rapidly evolving global market.

Job Description

  • Manage and coordinate specific workstreams to deliver the organisation's business plan, providing high-quality advice to the Board, Chief Executive, and industry sponsors.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive project plans for complex workstreams, ensuring all initiatives are delivered to agreed deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Lead the organisation's policy work by drafting timely responses to Government consultations and aligning positions with major trade bodies and regulators.
  • Establish and maintain a robust network of relationships across member firms, government departments (national and regional), and training providers.
  • Act as a leading thinker on "future skills" and learning cultures, utilising data and intelligence to inform industry-wide positions.
  • Create impactful content and communication programs to encourage the adoption of skills frameworks within member firms and across the wider sector.
  • Support the senior leadership team in member retention and recruitment, while managing or mentoring junior policy and programme executives in a matrix environment.

The Successful Applicant

  • You possess a deep knowledge of the UK skills agenda, with a strong understanding of the wider HR and talent landscape (experience in Financial Services is highly desirable).
  • You have a proven track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects from inception to completion, using formal project management approaches.
  • You are a persuasive speaker and writer, capable of drafting high-level policy papers and presenting confidently to senior business leaders and government figures.
  • You excel at building collaborative relationships and have experience navigating the interface between private employers, government agencies, and educational bodies.
  • You take full ownership of your portfolio, demonstrating the ability to drive work forward independently while maintaining high attention to detail.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £57,000 per annum.
  • Fixed-term contract with an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
  • Opportunities to work on high-impact projects within the professional services industry.
Contact
Mohammad Jameul
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6991137
Phone number
+442072692127

Job summary

Job function
Policy
Subsector
Membership / Trade Bodies
Sector
Financial Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Mohammad Jameul
Consultant phone
+442072692127
Job reference
JN-042026-6991137