Strategy & Policy Manager bei British Business Bank
British Business Bank · London, Vereinigtes Königreich · Hybrid
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- Optionales Büro in London
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: £38,500 - £57,500 Depending on Experience
Please note that any same band and job family internal moves will not present any pay increase
Key Benefits
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday
- 15% employer pension contribution
- Flexible working
- Cycle to work scheme, healthcare cash plan, Group Income Protection and life assurance
- Paid voluntary days, maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
- Benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and dining, to health and wellbeing, travel, and technology...and plenty more
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.
Experience in one or more of the following areas would be especially valuable:
- 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.
