Policy Strategy Lead — UK Industrial Sectors

National Wealth Fund Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Learning opportunities

Job summary

National Wealth Fund Limited is seeking a senior policy lead to shape strategy across priority sectors and drive investments across the UK. The role emphasizes industrial strategy, government priorities, and collaboration with public finance bodies.

The post is offered as a job-share (0.6 FTE) across Wed–Fri, with a focus on continuity, leadership and delivering tangible policy and investment outcomes for the UK economy.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in developing and delivering industrial, sector, economic or investment policy in government or public institutions.
• Strong understanding of industrial policy, sectors, supply chains and how to finance investible UK projects.
• Proven ability to turn analysis into practical recommendations and delivery plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Fund’s policy approach to industry, aligning delivery with strategic plan and government priorities.
• Co-lead thematic policy work on sovereign and strategic ambition to strengthen UK capabilities and supply chains.
• Provide inclusive leadership to a team of five and cross-Fund collaboration.
• Provide authoritative thought leadership across steel, minerals, defence, EV battery supply chain, transport, digital and AI.
• Engage with government and public finance institutions to ensure a coherent policy and investment approach.
• Origin and shape investible opportunities in priority sectors and supply chains.
• Lead due diligence and contribute to Investment Committee papers and senior decisions.
• Mobilise private finance by applying policy and advisory experience to projects.
• Represent the Fund to senior stakeholders across government, investors and sector bodies.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic leadership

Public sector experience

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Job description

National Wealth Fund Limited is seeking a senior policy lead to shape strategy across priority sectors and drive investments across the UK. The role emphasizes industrial strategy, government priorities, and collaboration with public finance bodies.

The post is offered as a job-share (0.6 FTE) across Wed–Fri, with a focus on continuity, leadership and delivering tangible policy and investment outcomes for the UK economy.