Head of Policy
Financial Services Trade Body
Home Based with travel for meetings and events
Basic Salary £55,000-£60,000 dependant on experience with 25 days a holiday.
Full Time, Permanent
Our client a reputable and well-established trade body in financial services sector with 45 member firms is currently seeking to appoint a Head of Policy to their small team of 3.
If you have excellent experience as Senior Policy Advisor, Policy Manager or Head of Policy in the financial services sector - investments, insurance, savings, mutuals, friendly societies, credit unions, building societies, banks, co-operatives, pensions, regulators, regulation FCSA or PRA
The Role of Head of Policy
To propose, develop and deliver the agreed policy and strategy of the association, under the direction of the association board.
To actively promote the association as a trade body to all relevant parties ensuring its continued independence and to provide support to all members of the association
Responsible for Regulatory, legislative and governance matters affecting the members of the association
Key Responsibilities:
To have and maintain a working knowledge of Financial Services and Not-for-Profit operations, including legislation, regulations, accounting and taxation.
To receive enquiries from members regarding such issues and to personally or from external sources resolve these.
To research, analyse and circulate members on the impact of current and proposed legislation
To attend relevant Board and Committee meetings, and training and networking events as appropriate, and prepare papers and actions as appropriate.
To manage and maintain the Association Corporate Governance Code, including to support members in delivering and demonstrating good practice, and to report to the Board.
Where appropriate, to act as a link between the regulators and members.
To provide a point of contact for the Association in relation to relevant external enquiries from regulators and government officials.
To keep members informed on relevant regulatory, governance and legislative developments.
To support the Chief Executive in implementing the plans set by the Association Board and incorporate into the strategy and business plan, including where appropriate managing external advisers, and attending meetings with government, regulators and the media.
Person Specification
Excellent experience as Senior Policy Advisor, Policy Manager or Head of Policy in the financial services sector - investments, insurance, savings, mutuals, friendly societies, credit unions, building societies, banks, co-operatives, pensions, regulators, regulation FCSA or PRA
Ability to lobby effectively on industry issues.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Positive attitude and driven to deliver successful outcomes.
To apply to this role please send your CV.
Due to the volume of applications we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.
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Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 10+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.