Head of Competition Policy

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Competition Policy in London. This role involves spearheading competition agendas, directing complex projects, and leading a high-performing team. Candidates should have extensive knowledge of UK competition policy and law, strong leadership skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with senior stakeholders. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered in this impactful position within the public sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive pension scheme

Permanent position

Opportunity for significant impact

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and develop teams focused on competition policy.
• Strong track record with competition authority or related organizations.
• Exceptional ability to communicate and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the competition agenda to align with economic regulatory objectives.
• Direct complex projects under the Competition Act 1998.
• Lead and mentor a team of specialists in competition policy.

Skills

Knowledge of UK competition policy and law

Team leadership and motivation

Communication and influencing skills

Economic and legal analysis

Job description

• Regulatory body
• Lead on their impactful policy work

About Our Client

They are committed to ensuring fair practices and fostering a competitive environment that benefits the public consumer

Job Description

• Spearhead the competition agenda, creating an integrated approach that aligns competition policy with wider safety and economic regulatory objectives to deliver value for consumers and taxpayers.
• Direct a robust pipeline of complex projects, utilising powers concurrent with the CMA (under the Competition Act 1998) to investigate markets, enforce prohibitions, and lead market studies.
• Act as the primary interface with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), other concurrent regulators, and senior industry leaders to build the organisations reputation as a proactive competition authority.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of specialists, fostering a culture of analytical rigour and ensuring the team has the expertise to tackle complex economic challenges.
• Provide expert advice to the Board and Executive Committees on competition risks, opportunities, and the commercial realities of the sector to inform strategic decision-making.
• Anticipate long-term national and international trends-including economic, environmental, and technological shifts-to ensure regulatory interventions remain effective and forward-looking.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Competition Policy should have:

• Extensive knowledge and practical application of UK competition policy and law, specifically the Competition Act 1998 (Chapter I and II prohibitions) and the Enterprise Act 2002.
• A strong track record of working within a competition authority, a concurrent regulator (e.g., FCA, Ofcom, Ofgem), or a specialist consultancy, with experience delivering market studies and enforcement cases.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing specialist teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and analytical excellence.
• Experience managing a pipeline of high-stakes projects or investigations, making robust decisions based on complex economic and legal analysis.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility with senior industry figures, the CMA, and government bodies.
• The ability to apply competition principles pragmatically, understanding the commercial realities to deliver practical outcomes.
• The ability to integrate competition objectives with wider regulatory goals, such as safety, efficiency, and public value.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £73,000 to £82,500 per annum.
• Comprehensive pension scheme.
• Permanent position
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within the public sector.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as Head of Competition Policy, apply today and contribute to meaningful change in the public sector.