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This role is based in the United Kingdom and as such all normal working days must be carried out in the United Kingdom.

Join us as a Public Policy Manager

• We're looking for motivated and pragmatic Public Policy Manager to promote the bank’s interests to political and official stakeholders
• Supporting our Group Public team, this is a perfect opportunity to use your engagement in public policy issues and knowledge of economic and financial trends
• You'll be holding a pivotal position, allowing you to broaden your network as you’ll be engaging with high profile, internal and external stakeholders

What you'll do

You’ll be using your expert knowledge of the UK political environment to liaise with and advise senior stakeholders of any potential impacts on the bank. Supporting the strategic communication activity and planning, you'll be identifying and working with opinion formers to help communicate the bank's strategy. You’ll also be using your own contact networks to provide intelligence for internal purposes.

Working closely with colleagues across Communications, you’ll be leveraging activity and ensuring a consistent approach to issues management and external engagement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing detailed political analysis and research for key internal stakeholders
• Analysing and interpreting the content of legislation, issues and proposals that may affect the bank's interests, and proactively advising the business on potential impacts and strategic opportunities
• Distributing well structured information to relevant internal stakeholders in a timely manner

The skills you'll need

We're looking for someone with a strong history of working with or within government or Westminster, with a well developed understanding the UK parliamentary and legislative process, political process and public policy formation. You’ll be engaging with high profile stakeholders, so you’ll need the ability to network and influence effectively.

You’ll also need:

• An understanding of economic and financial trends and issues, with the ability to communicate complex information to non-specialist audiences
• Excellent and nuanced communication and research skills, the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• The discretion to deal prudently with some high profile and sensitive subjects
• A proven track record of planning ahead, managing conflicting priorities and engaging key stakeholders in a timely fashion

If you need any adjustments to support your application, such as information in alternative formats or special requirements to access our buildings, or if you’re eligible under the Disability Confident Scheme please contact us and we’ll do everything we can to help.