Strategic Engagement Manager x 2
£62,000 per annum
Bedford
Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)
Hybrid Working
Ready to make a real difference? Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as our Strategic Engagement Manager. This is your chance to play a meaningful role in helping people across the UK build better financial futures for everyone in need and to do it as part of a supportive, energetic team.
What You’ll Be Doing
The Strategic Engagement Manager will report directly to the Head of Corporate Affairs and will be responsible for:
* Leading on the development and execution of the stakeholder engagement strategy and programme; coordinating stakeholder engagement across the organisation where appropriate
* Mapping the stakeholder landscape and forging relationships with key stakeholders to help push forward the Money and Pensions agenda
* Supporting and working with others across the organisation to ensure quality and consistency of external facing engagement
* Writing speeches, producing presentations and supporting the briefing process for the Executive Leadership Team and Chair
* Ensuring approaches and frameworks including our CRM system are in place and implemented effectively across the organisation to create and share knowledge in relation to stakeholders and key opinion formers
* Developing stakeholder messaging and channel management strategies that support our strategy and objectives
* Managing the strategic stakeholder engagement for specific programmes of delivery related to the Corporate Strategy and UK Strategy for Financial Wellbeing
* Leading on relevant stakeholder event selection and management
What You’ll Bring
* Expertise in developing and delivering successful corporate engagement strategies and plans
* Development of corporate narrative and messaging
* Reputation management
* Solid understanding of stakeholder engagement
* Strong partnership and stakeholder management abilities, with expertise in influencing senior level stakeholders
* Strong networking and presentation, written and verbal communication skills
About Us
MaPS is based in bright, modern offices in Bedford, and we’re here to help people across the UK feel more confident and informed about their money.
Our values guide how we work together:
* Caring – for colleagues and the communities we support
* Connecting – building supportive, positive relationships
* Transforming – creating impact that truly matters
We’re proud to foster an inclusive, welcoming culture. Our colleague networks include LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health and ethnicity groups — and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
What We Offer
* 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
* Contributions matched 2 to 1 (employer contribution up to 10% of your salary)
* Season ticket loan
* Cycle to work scheme (up to £3,000)
* Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
* Life assurance
* EAP Assist & Life
* Enhanced family and sick pay
* 2 paid volunteering days
* Recognition scheme
* Flexible Working – This Bedford‑based role offers genuine flexibility so you can balance work, family, and personal commitments. We come together for purposeful team collaboration to stay connected and drive great results.
* Retail discounts portal
Everything we do aligns with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.
Job Reference: MaPS01190
Close Date: 15/06/2026
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