Strategic Policy Lead – Industrial Sectors (Job-Share)

70 National Wealth Fund Limited

Leeds

Hybrid

GBP 75,000 - 110,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

The National Wealth Fund in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced policy leader to guide industry policy across steel, critical minerals, defence, the EV battery supply chain, transport, digital and AI, in a hybrid 0.6 FTE job-share arrangement.

You will translate government priorities into investible opportunities, lead a five‑person Policy team, and collaborate with government departments, public finance institutions and investors to mobilise private capital for strategic UK projects.

Qualifications

Extensive experience of developing and delivering industrial, sector, economic or investment policy in government, a public finance institution or a closely related organisation.
Strong understanding of industrial policy, strategic sectors, supply chains and the barriers to developing and financing investible projects and businesses in the UK.
Credible knowledge of several priority sectors: steel, critical minerals, defence, the EV battery supply chain, transport, digital and artificial intelligence.
Proven ability to develop strategy, exercise sound judgement in complex or emerging areas, and turn analysis into practical recommendations and delivery plans.
Experience of working with investment, commercial or delivery teams and applying policy objectives to projects, programmes or transactions.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage the Fund's policy approach to industry, aligning delivery with the Fund's Strategic Plan, annual Business Plan and wider government priorities.
Co-lead the Fund's thematic policy work on its sovereign and strategic ambition, identifying where investment can strengthen strategically important UK capabilities, supply chains and economic resilience.
Provide inclusive and effective leadership to a team of five and to colleagues across the Fund, setting direction, building capability and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
Provide authoritative thought leadership across steel, critical minerals, defence, the EV battery supply chain, transport, digital and artificial intelligence, connecting public policy, market developments and investment evidence to shape decisions and engagement.
Oversee the Policy team's engagement with the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, UK Export Finance, the British Business Bank and the Office for Investment, ensuring a coherent Fund-wide approach to industrial policy and investment priorities.
Work with Banking, Impact, Risk, Strategy, Advisory and Portfolio Management colleagues to originate and shape investible opportunities in priority sectors and supply chains.
Ensure industrial, sector and sovereign and strategic considerations are assessed consistently through the investment lifecycle.
Lead or assure policy and strategic due diligence, contribute to Investment Committee papers and advise senior decision-makers.
Use the Fund's investment and advisory experience to influence government policy, unlock complex projects and make effective use of public capital to mobilise private finance.
Represent the Fund externally with senior stakeholders across government, public finance institutions, investors, businesses, sector bodies and delivery partners.
Lead cross-Fund projects and matrix teams, setting clear outcomes, managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring high-quality delivery at pace.