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Draft guidance and communications including website content, newsletters and circulars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.