Strategy & Policy Manager

British Business Bank plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

15% employer pension contribution

Flexible working

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Group Income Protection

Life assurance

Paid voluntary days

Parental leave

Lifestyle discounts

Job summary

British Business Bank in London is seeking a Strategy & Policy Manager to support the Bank’s five-year plan and government priorities. The role collaborates with Economics, Public Affairs, Sustainability, Finance and Risk teams to translate strategy into clear policy advice.

The position is permanent, full-time, with hybrid working (office 2 days per week) and a salary up to £55,500 per year. Applicants should bring policy/strategy experience and a proactive, rigorous approach.

Job description

Strategy & Policy Manager

Application Deadline: 25 August 2026

Department: Policy & Strategy

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Compensation: £55,000 / year

Description

Location: London Hybrid Working

(Expectation that you will attend an office 2 days per week)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Up to £55,500 London

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week/flexible days and/or hours (Mon-Fri)

THE ROLE

As Strategy & Policy Manager at the British Business Bank, you will support the delivery of the Bank’s Five-Year Strategic Plan and contribute to work that helps the Bank respond to government priorities, market developments, and emerging strategic opportunities. This is an influential and rewarding position to help shape the future of the Bank, ensuring the organisation has the right strategies and approach to deliver on corporate objectives and the policy requirements of our government shareholder.

In this role you will support the Bank’s input into fiscal events such as Budgets and Spending Reviews, and help develop clear, evidence-based advice for senior stakeholders and government partners, responding to opportunities or risks to the Bank’s strategic plan. You will work collaboratively across teams including Economics, Public Affairs, Sustainability, Communications, Finance, Risk, and product teams, bringing together insight, analysis, and practical recommendations to help progress the Bank’s priorities.

You will help maintain effective project processes, support engagement with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvement across the Strategy and Policy team. You will be comfortable working with complex information, producing clear written advice and adapting your approach as priorities change.

This role will suit someone who thrives on variety, is skilled in bringing a rigorous approach to problem solving, and can demonstrate experience in policy and/or strategy development, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination. You will communicate clearly, work collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and build positive working relationships. Knowledge of financial services or small business finance would be helpful, but is not essential.

Key Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday
• 15% employer pension contribution
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme, healthcare cash plan, Group Income Protection and life assurance
• Paid voluntary days, maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and dining, to health and wellbeing, travel, and technology...and plenty more