Regional Manager
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bedford, MK42 9AP |
| Company: | Reed Talent Solutions |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MaPS01048-358308 |
Summary
Regional Manager
£66,500 per annum
East Midlands
Permanent
Remote within the East Midlands (must be based in-region).
Are you a strategic relationship builder with a passion for driving impact across communities? Join us as a Regional Manager and lead the charge in shaping engagement strategies that make a real difference. In this pivotal role, you’ll represent our organisation to key stakeholders across sectors, foster collaboration, and deliver initiatives that improve financial wellbeing for those who need it most. If you thrive on influencing, networking, and turning strategy into action, this is your opportunity to make your region stronger and more connected.
Role Overview
The Regional Manager will report directly to England Partnership & Engagement Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for:
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent the organisation with external stakeholders across private, public, and third sectors.
- Develop and implement the engagement strategy and business plan for the region.
- Drive increased traffic and engagement with our guidance and services to support improved business and customer outcomes.
- Grow awareness of and trust in our brands.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure regional delivery aligns with overall business strategy.
- Plan and deliver forums and events, manage communications and external affairs in the region to improve customer access to help and support.
- Share strategic approaches and good practices related to debt, money, and pensions advice with external stakeholders.
- Identify and manage reputational risks within the region.
- Engage with employers to improve employee management of money, debt, and pensions.
- Foster collaboration between organisations in the region to maximise impact.
- Support marketing campaigns and deliver local media interviews as applicable.
- Provide insights from external interactions to shape future strategy.
You will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience.
- Strong understanding of the public/third sector landscape and the financial wellbeing agenda, ideally with established knowledge of the East Midlands region.
- Expertise in relationship and key account management with a proven ability to influence and engage organisations.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of organisations in both private and public sectors.
- Comfort engaging with senior leaders, MPs and media as a credible regional ambassador for MaPS.
- Strong understanding of local policy and its relevance to organisational goals.
- Proven track record of meeting and exceeding targets.
- Demonstrable project management skills.
- Self-motivated with a drive to succeed.
- Must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle - Essential due to frequent travel across the East Midlands region
Our Recruitment Process
Step 1: Submit Your Application
Open: 20th February | Deadline: 8th March
Your application will consist of your most up to date CV detailing your experience and a covering letter to highlight your skills in how you meet the essential criteria. This cover letter should be no more than 1,000 words.
Step 2: Telephone Interview
Between: 21st February – 09th March
Candidates who meet the initial criteria will be invited to a friendly, informal telephone interview with the Reed team. This is an opportunity to discuss your experience and gain further insight into the role.
Step 3: Final Stage Interview
Week commencing: 24th March (Subject to change)
The final stage of the interview process will be held I person in the Bedford office and will focus on a series of competency-based questions and a presentation designed to assess your skills and experience.
We follow fair, open, and merit‑based recruitment in line with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.
About Us
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.
At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:
- Caring
We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform. - Connecting
We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections. - Transforming
We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.
Our Inclusive Working Environment
By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”
Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.
What We Offer
- Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
- Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
- Life assurance scheme
- Give as you earn scheme
- Employee assistance programme (EAP)
- PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
- Enhanced family and sick pay
- Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
- Recognition Scheme
- Discounts portal to numerous retailers
Career Development
In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.
Important Information About Applying
To make sure your application reaches us safely, please submit it only through our official MaPS application links.
Applications sent via third‑party or unauthorised websites, or emailed directly, unfortunately can’t be considered.
Please also note that MaPS is unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.
About Us
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.
At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:
- Caring
We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform. - Connecting
We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections. - Transforming
We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.
Our Inclusive Working Environment
By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”
Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.
What We Offer
- Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
- Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
- Life assurance scheme
- Give as you earn scheme
- Employee assistance programme (EAP)
- PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
- Enhanced family and sick pay
- Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
- Recognition Scheme
- Discounts portal to numerous retailers
Career Development
In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.
Important Information About Applying
To make sure your application reaches us safely, please submit it only through our official MaPS application links.
Applications sent via third‑party or unauthorised websites, or emailed directly, unfortunately can’t be considered.
Please also note that MaPS is unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.