Public Policy Unit Manager

NatWest Group; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Public Policy Unit Manager in Edinburgh. This role involves developing and promoting the company's public policy interests, working collaboratively with political stakeholders, and utilizing strong research and communication skills. A background in public policy and experience in the financial services sector are preferred. The position operates with a remote-first approach.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a public policy setting including government or financial services.
• Ability to use data and research to develop evidence-based public policy solutions.
• Experience providing strategic counsel to internal colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Set and deliver public policy priorities using research and networking.
• Liaise with Corporate Affairs to integrate Policy Unit work.
• Represent the bank with stakeholders including government and political parties.

Skills

Experience in public policy

Strong communication skills

Relationship management

Data-driven decision making

Job description

Join us as Public Policy Unit Manager

• We're looking for a motivated and pragmatic Public Policy professional to work in our newly formed Policy Unit to develop and promote our interests to political and other relevant stakeholders, including customers
• This is a perfect opportunity to use your policy knowledge, insight, and contacts to develop ideas and proposals to underpin campaigning activity on issues of strategic importance to us and our customers
• You’ll play an important part in enhancing our reputation, supporting our public policy priorities, and delivering value for our customers and stakeholders

What you'll do

You’ll be helping to set and deliver our public policy priorities, using your strong research skills and ability to network internally and externally to extract viewpoints and data to help shape our policy positioning. Using your network both inside and outside the bank, you develop and implement policy proposals with stakeholders in the bank, politicians, customers, and other interested parties.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Liaising with other teams in Corporate Affairs and across the bank to ensure Policy Unit work is an integral part of Corporate Affairs activity
• Proactively supporting the Public Affairs team to review our policy priority areas that align with the wider bank strategy
• Representing the bank externally with relevant stakeholders, engaging with government, political parties, trade bodies, and think tanks

The skills you'll need

We’re looking for someone with experience of working in a public policy setting including government, in-house, agency, think tank, or political environments. Along with a background in managing public policy risks and issues, you’ll have experience providing strategic counsel to internal colleagues. Experience working in financial services is desirable.

You’ll also demonstrate:

• Experience of using data and research to formulate evidence-based public policy solutions
• Strong communication and relationship management skills
• A proactive and positive approach to work

Hours

35

Job Posting Closing Date: 06/11/2025

Ways of Working: Remote First