DESCRIPTION

Policy & Strategy Manager
Location: London / Hybrid Working
(Expectation that you will attend an office 2 days per week)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week/flexible days and/or hours (Mon-Fri)
Salary: £38,500 - £57,500 Depending on Experience
Please note that any same band and job family internal moves will not present any pay increase

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be especially valuable:

• Policy development or understanding of how public policy is made.
• Knowledge of how government and Whitehall operate.
• Managing complex projects.
• Understanding the challenges SMEs face when accessing finance.
• Producing clear, evidence-based advice for senior decision-makers

Skills and Behaviours:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving approach.
• Ability to influence and build consensus across different stakeholders.
• Collaborative and open working style.
• Excellent written communication, with the ability to simplify complex ideas.
• Confidence in building relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance priorities

We’re looking for a Policy & Strategy Manager to join our supportive and collaborative Policy, Strategy & Economics team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the Bank’s strategy and policies to improve access to finance for smaller businesses across the UK.

You’ll be part of a team that:

• Advises government on SME finance policy.
• Leads the Bank’s day-to-day relationship with government, including input into budgets and fiscal events.
• Shapes our corporate strategy and planning processes.
• Ensures our products and programmes are designed to meet the needs of small businesses.

This is a role where your insights, creativity, and problem-solving skills will directly influence how we support businesses to start, grow and thrive.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop evidence-based policy and product proposals to support SME access to finance.
• Work closely with colleagues across economics, product teams, and external stakeholders including government officials.
• Contribute to briefings for senior leaders, including the CEO and Chair.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders through clear, inclusive communication.
• Support the delivery of our Banking Arm strategy, particularly through debt programmes and guarantees.

What We’re Looking For:
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. You may not tick every box, and that’s okay - we’re more interested in your potential and enthusiasm for the role.

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be especially valuable:

• Policy development or understanding of how public policy is made.
• Knowledge of how government and Whitehall operate.
• Managing complex projects.
• Understanding the challenges SMEs face when accessing finance.
• Producing clear, evidence-based advice for senior decision-makers.

Skills and Behaviours:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving approach.
• Ability to influence and build consensus across different stakeholders.
• Collaborative and open working style.
• Excellent written communication, with the ability to simplify complex ideas.
• Confidence in building relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance priorities.

What We Offer:

• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and career through varied projects.
• The chance to make a real impact on access to finance for SMEs across the UK.
• Flexible working arrangements to help balance work and life.