Digital Governance and Regulation - Policy and Research Lead

Closing date for applications is: 30 January 2026

ACCA is committed to a workplace culture which is inclusive, diverse, human and connected.

We welcome applications from candidates who meet some but not all of the criteria listed below.

We’re currently looking for a Digital Governance and Regulation – Policy and Research Lead on a full-time, permanent basis. This position sits within the Policy & Insights team. We are flexible on the location of this role.

The Policy and Insights team is responsible for the development and delivery of high quality, professional and innovative research and thought leadership outputs on key issues, as well as the anticipation and recognition of external developments in the business and regulatory environment. The work of the team positions ACCA as a global leader in the accountancy profession.

The Job

Reporting to the Head of Skills, Sectors & Technology, on a day‑to‑day basis, you’ll be involved in the following:

• Leads ACCA\’s digital regulation and governance thought leadership, research and policy engagement work globally to build ACCA\’s global brand, profile and reputation
• Brings, and continues to develop, a clear understanding of the key digital regulation and governance issues impacting finance and accounting professionals and teams
• Develops an innovative plan of global research, thought leadership and engagement opportunities that positions ACCA as the leader in digital regulation and governance area for accounting and finance professionals
• Monitors and responds to developments in the technology regulatory environment impacting accounting, sustainability and auditing developments
• Understands the profile of competitors in the market from a thought leadership, research and policy engagement perspective, monitors their activities, and responds by adapting ACCA\’s approach as necessary
• Acts as ACCA\’s lead internal and external representative for digital governance and regulation research and policy activities, developing and managing relationships with key senior level policy experts
• Works closely with the Head of Technology research to ensure ACCA takes to market a joined‑up approach to its technology research and policy work, including supporting the ACCA Technology Global Forum activities as required
• Provides technical expertise and leads on regional and global digital and technology policy and research initiatives as required
• Specifically builds and leads ACCA\’s key relationships and network in the digital governance and regulation area with important institutions and standard setting bodies impacting accounting, auditing and sustainability standards
• Works across the Policy and Insights team and other key internal stakeholders such as ACCA\’s Brand and Marketing team to ensure maximum external stakeholder engagement and impact in ACCA\’s thought leadership and research in digital governance and regulation
• Motivates and supports colleagues across the organisation to support and enable the delivery of ACCA\’s wider technology research priorities and strategy.

The Person

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Strong technical knowledge of global digital governance and regulation generally impacting businesses
• An appreciation and awareness of how digital governance and regulation may impact accounting and finance professionals
• Existing network across the digital governance, regulation or policy landscape, particularly with standard setters and regulatory and policy institutions
• Significant digital policy and regulation experience with a deep understanding of the emerging issues facing organisations around the world
• Demonstrable experience and confidence in external speaking with a recognised profile in the sector
• A strong track record in delivering thought leadership, research and policy engagement
• Proactive project management skills in delivering research activities
• A strong understanding of ACCA\’s strategy and its technology research profile
• Outstanding networking and influencing skills
• A global perspective – significant international experience and cultural awareness.

Our Benefits

We strive to create an environment where you can prioritise your wellbeing and so have designed our benefits to give you the flexibility and power to do so. Our core benefits include private healthcare, life assurance and income protection as well as a fantastic defined contribution pension scheme.

We provide an employee assistance programme and are proud to offer a financial wellbeing tool called Nudge, to our employees.

Our flexible benefits platform gives you the power to customise your benefit plan to suit your needs. You can choose to add a number of benefits including extra holidays, PMI family cover, cycle to work, Travel and Gym loans and more! You can also enjoy exclusive access to our discount site and wellbeing centre platform.

We are committed to equal opportunities across our recruitment activities and have a real commitment to ensuring the inclusion and well‑being of all employees. We have a blended approach to working to support our employees to balance the needs of their job with other aspects of their life.

Interested in this role? Please click Apply to submit your application.