Public Policy Lead (13 months)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, EC2M 4AA |
| Cwmni: | NatWest Group |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | R-00258949 |
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Join us as a Public Policy Lead
- We're looking for motivated and pragmatic Public Policy Lead to promote the bank's interests to political and official stakeholders
- Supporting our Commercial and Institutional division, this is a perfect opportunity to use your engagement in public policy issues and knowledge of economic and financial trends
- You'll be holding a pivotal position, allowing you to broaden your network, as you develop relationships with key external stakeholders and senior executives
- We're offering this role for a period of 13 Months
What you'll do
You’ll be using your expert knowledge of the UK political environment to liaise with and advise senior stakeholders of any potential impacts on the bank. Supporting the strategic communication activity and planning, you'll be identifying and working with opinion formers to help communicate the bank's strategy. You’ll also be using your own contact networks to provide intelligence for internal purposes.
Working closely with the wider Public Policy team, you’ll be leveraging activity and ensuring a consistent approach to issues management and external engagement.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Protecting and enhancing the bank's reputation with political stakeholders
- Preparing detailed political analysis and research, and supporting senior political engagement
- Analysing and interpreting the content of legislation, issues and proposals that may affect the bank's interests, and proactively advising the business on potential impacts and strategic opportunities
- Distributing well structured information to relevant internal stakeholders in a timely manner
- Working with UK industry working groups and associations to make sure they are aware of the bank’s positions and are able to influence policy to that effect
- Representing the bank at external UK trade associations and consumer policy committees and events
The skills you'll need
We're looking for someone with a strong history of working with or within government or Westminster, with a well developed understanding of the UK legislative process, political process and public policy formation. You’ll be engaging with high profile stakeholders, so you’ll need the ability to network and influence effectively.
You’ll also need:
- A broad understanding of financial and economic trends and issues, with the ability to communicate complex information to non-specialist audiences
- Excellent and nuanced communication and research skills, the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- The discretion to deal prudently with some high profile and sensitive subjects
- A proven track record of planning ahead, managing conflicting priorities and engaging key stakeholders in a timely fashion