Head of Group Regulatory Policy– Corporate Affairs

Lloyds Banking Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 124,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Group Regulatory Policy to lead their Corporate Affairs team. This pivotal role involves shaping the regulatory policy strategy, providing expert advice, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders. The successful candidate will have a strong background in financial services, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving policy solutions that benefit consumers. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to inclusivity and making a positive impact in the finance sector.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution of up to 15%

Annual bonus, subject to performance

Share schemes including free shares

Flexible benefits, such as discounted shopping

30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives and parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience in communications within financial services or investment banking.
• Proven track record in generating policy solutions and managing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory policy leadership and advice to the executive team.
• Distill complex regulatory policies into clear communications and positions.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Regulatory Policy Understanding

Team Leadership

Communications Skills

Policy Advocacy

Job description

End Date

Tuesday 13 May 2025

Salary Range

£124,653 - £146,650

We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working options

Flexible Working Options

Hybrid Working, Job Share

Job Description Summary

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Job Description

JOB TITLE: Head of Group Regulatory Policy – Corporate Affairs

LOCATION(S): London

Salary: £124,653 - £146,650

HOURS: Full time

WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in our London Office

About this opportunity

We have an opportunity for a senior policy professional to join our Group Corporate Affairs team in London.

Our team shapes and coordinates our regulatory policy strategy and advocacy, working with colleagues across the group to provide constructive and timely input to the government and regulators. We’re looking for an enthusiastic, expert, and collaborative leader to join our team.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Providing regulatory policy leadership across Lloyds Banking Group on your portfolio, offering advice and analysis for the UK’s largest retail and commercial bank’s executive team. The focus will be on the consumer agenda, with opportunities to input into other regulatory topics.
• Acting as a partner and convener for senior leaders and key areas of the group to proactively define evidence-based policy priorities, craft persuasive messages, and deliver them.
• Distilling complex regulatory policies into clear communications, policy positions, and external regulatory input, while monitoring regulatory developments and trends.
• Developing external relationships to maintain an effective dialogue and information flow.
• Fostering an agile team of motivated professionals capable of working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment across various issues.

About us

We’re on an exciting journey to transform our Group and shape finance for good. We focus on the future, investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone, including you.

What you’ll need

• Experience in a communications role within financial services, investment banking, or pensions organizations.
• Experience leading a team of qualified communications professionals within a Group Corporate Affairs function at the executive level.
• Keen awareness of regulatory and economic trends, with a track record of generating policy solutions and maintaining relevant external networks.
• Technical regulatory experience and understanding of the financial services regulatory landscape.
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills and experience delivering effective advocacy programs.

Additional useful experience

• Understanding of our commercial strategy and its link to external policy.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to fostering diverse, inclusive, and high-performance teams.
• Energy and passion to enhance the Group’s reputation and contribute to Britain’s prosperity.
• Interest in securing lasting policy outcomes that benefit consumers and economic growth.

About working for us

We are committed to inclusivity and diversity, reflecting modern society and creating a workplace where everyone belongs and can thrive, regardless of background, identity, or culture.

We have set goals on diversity in senior roles, and offer initiatives like menopause health packages and working with cancer programs.

We welcome applications from under-represented groups and are disability confident. Reasonable adjustments can be made during recruitment—just let us know.

Benefits include:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual bonus, subject to performance
• Share schemes including free shares
• Flexible benefits, such as discounted shopping
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing initiatives and parental leave policies

Join us to do meaningful work that makes a difference to millions.

At Lloyds Banking Group, our purpose is to help Britain prosper. We focus on making a difference for customers, businesses, and communities, offering opportunities to learn, grow, and develop.

We prioritize data safety and transparency in our recruitment process, only requesting sensitive information when you are invited for an interview or have accepted an offer, and explaining our needs clearly.

We are building a values-led, inclusive culture where every colleague can make a real difference.