A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Policy Lead (Pensions).
You will:
- Proactively deliver and develop the pensions policy work programme through ownership of the key policy objectives;
- Have direct influence on the shape the direction of government and regulatory on pensions policy for the benefit of members by engaging with government and regulators prior to, during and after consultations to ensure the legal and regulatory framework is supportive of sustainable workplace pension provision. Deliver high-quality, well-argued, evidence-based responses to external consultation exercises;
- Originate and undertake original pieces of thought leadership and research on aspects of pension provision including research amongst members and externally-commissioned research and other initiatives;
- Build strong and effective working relationships across the teams and within the External Affairs Department, including with colleagues working on investment, governance and Lifetime savings issues;
- Build strong working relationships with policy makers in government (DWP, HM Treasury, HMRC) and the regulators (TPR, PPF and FCA) to ensure that the organisation is well networked and able to influence the right people at the right level and at the right time;
- Build strong alliances with external organisations and stakeholders to jointly lobby and campaign so as to influence the direction of public policy on pension’s issues where appropriate.
You will have:
- Experience of, and a track record of success in, developing and delivering public policy;
- Experience of advising and supporting senior executives and non-executives, including writing briefings, speeches and articles;
- A good knowledge of pension issues and how workplace pension schemes operate;
- Educated to degree level or equivalent;
- Personally credible with a professional demeanour that generates the trust and confidence of a range of audiences;
- Strong influencing skills - ability to make the case and to present strong, well-reasoned arguments;
- Proven ability to develop clear, well-argued and substantiated policy positions;
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and research skills.