Strategy & Policy Manager

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Strategy & Policy Manager

Application Deadline: 21 September 2025

Department: Policy & Strategy

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Compensation: GBP 38,500 - GBP 57,500 / year

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: GBP 38,500 - GBP 57,500 Depending on Experience

Please note that any same band and job family internal moves will not present any pay increase

The Role

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.

• 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.

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