Policy Manager

Murray McIntosh

England

Remote

GBP 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working culture

Dynamic, inclusive team environment

Opportunity for UK-wide travel

Job summary

A leading skills charity in the UK is seeking a Policy Manager to drive policy development and advocacy efforts. The role involves engaging with government and stakeholders to influence the future of the UK's skills landscape. The ideal candidate will have public policy experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for skills development. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in the program areas of education and workforce equity.

Qualifications

Experience in public policy, advocacy, or research.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Strong grasp of UK political and policy-making environment.
Experience in people management.

Responsibilities

Monitor and interpret key developments in skills policy.
Lead consultation responses and policy contributions.
Engage with government and policy advisors.
Represent Enginuity at industry events.
Produce high-quality briefings and policy content.

Skills

Policy analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Research skills

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Base pay range

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Overview

Murray McIntosh is delighted to partner with Enginuity, the UK's leading skills charity for engineering and manufacturing, in their search for a Policy Manager. Enginuity works at the intersection of data, policy, and skills development, investing over £2 million annually to tackle barriers to entry and progression in the sector, particularly for underrepresented and disadvantaged groups.

This Policy Manager appointment offers a rare opportunity to support an influential policy and public affairs function within a mission-driven organisation, helping to shape the future of the UK's industrial skills landscape. The successful candidate will be joining a growing, forward-looking policy team at a formative moment, with the opportunity to shape its direction and culture from the ground up. A key focus for the team in the coming months will be the launch of Enginuity's National Policy Centre - a collaborative space for beneficiaries and stakeholders in the small and medium enterprise market. This high-profile project offers an exciting prospect for new postholders to play a meaningful role in its development and delivery.

The Role

The Policy Manager will specifically focus on England - including the devolution of English skills policy - leading the development of Enginuity's responses to government consultations and proactively identify opportunities to align the organisation's policy agenda with national and international best practice.

Reporting into the Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager and working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, the postholder will play a critical role in shaping insight, thought leadership, and political engagement on behalf of the charity.

Key responsibilities

Monitoring, analysing, and interpreting key developments across UK and international skills policy.
Leading Enginuity's consultation responses and policy contributions aligned to the skills agenda.
Supporting strategic engagement with government, civil servants, and policy advisors across the four nations.
Representing Enginuity at industry and political events, building networks across the policy and skills landscape.
Producing high-quality briefings, thought pieces, and policy content for external communications and engagement.
Supporting cross-functional collaboration to align policy insight with research, delivery, and stakeholder engagement.
Managing one direct report and contributing to a collaborative, values-driven team culture.

Candidate Profile

This role will suit a policy professional with experience delivering insight, engagement, and advocacy in complex environments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Minimum of Bachelor degree required, or equivalent qualification
Experience in people management
Experience in public policy, and research, or advocacy - ideally within skills, education, industry, or government
Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to distil and present insight clearly and persuasively
A strong grasp of the UK political and policy-making environment, including skills frameworks across all four nations
Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders including parliamentarians, civil servants, and industry leaders
An understanding of international skills policy approaches and a curiosity for global best practice
Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to lead and collaborate across teams
A genuine passion for skills development, workforce equity, and positive social impact

Why Join Enginuity?

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to systemic change in the UK's industrial skills landscape. At Enginuity, you'll:

Work on issues that drive national policy and local impact
Join a dynamic, inclusive team committed to equity and innovation
Influence public debate and help shape solutions for the UK's skills challenges
Be part of a flexible, employee-centric culture, with strong commitment to an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace

Application details

Application deadline: 23:59, Monday 25th August

Please apply with a copy of your CV and a brief summary demonstrating your motivation and suitability for the role.

Full right to work in the UK is required. Sponsorship cannot be offered, and relocation support isn’t possible.

Additional information

Enginuity operates on a remote basis, with quarterly whole-team meetings. Some UK-wide travel for events and stakeholder engagement may be required.

Equal opportunities: Murray McIntosh is proud to be an equal opportunities employer on behalf of their clients. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

About Murray McIntosh

Murray McIntosh is a specialist Policy, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications and Economics recruitment consultancy, recruiting positions at all levels and across all sectors. Our team boasts over 20 years of experience in this space, with expertise spanning all manner of industry and subject.

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