Policy Manager

Policy Manager (Mortgages) Not-for-Profit Organisation – Financial Services Hybrid working – 2.5 days Central London / 2.5 days home Basic salary circa £68,000 Excellent benefits package including: Bupa healthcare for spouse and family, Permanent Health Insurance, Life Assurance (4x salary), 26 days annual leave (rising to 30 days with service), Pension scheme with up to 12% employer contribution Employer provides a base 5% and matches employee contributions up to a combined total of 12% Permanent, Full Time Our client is a leading not-for-profit trade body in the financial services sector, representing 49 member organisations and employing 27 staff. They are seeking a Policy Manager (Mortgages) for their London office, with hybrid working. If you have practical policy experience in mortgage regulation, ideally gained within a trade body, regulator, civil service or HM Treasury, we would be keen to hear from you. The Role of Policy Manager (Mortgages) The Policy Manager will represent the interests of members to external stakeholders and help establish and maintain a favourable operating environment. The role supports the Head of Mortgage & Housing Policy and provides advice, guidance and policy development across key mortgage and housing areas, including: FCA and PRA mortgage regulation, Arrears and possessions policy, Later life lending, First-time buyer policy, Home buying and selling reform, Mortgage training, development and industry events Principal Tasks & Responsibilities Represent member interests with government, regulators, professional bodies and other trade associations Lead and contribute to policy advocacy through consultation responses, briefings and correspondence Respond to member queries and proactively identify policy development opportunities Draft guidance and communications including website content, newsletters and circulars Coordinate and chair panel and committee meetings, including agenda preparation, minutes and follow-up actions Monitor regulatory and market developments to anticipate future policy priorities Speak at and chair industry events, seminars and conferences Act as deputy to the Head of Mortgage & Housing Policy when required Undertake special projects as necessary Person Specification Around 3–5+ years’ relevant post-qualification experience Previous experience within financial services, mortgages, government or a trade association Strong ability to analyse policy issues and develop evidence-based positions Clear, concise and persuasive written communication skills Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills Confidence engaging with senior external stakeholders and member organisations Ability to take ownership and leadership responsibility for defined policy areas Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines A finance-related, banking or degree-level qualification is desirable but not essential To apply for this Policy Manager role, please submit your CV. Due to the volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Membership Bespoke is the UK’s most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm, with over 10 years’ experience delivering permanent, temporary, interim and executive search recruitment solutions to trade associations, regulatory bodies, professional bodies and political organisations.