Head of Regulatory Policy Implementation
London, England, United Kingdom
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Telford, England, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
(Hybrid)
Job Description
Job Type: FTC - 6 months
Location: This role could be based in either our London, Birmingham, Telford or Edinburgh offices with time spent working in the office and at home.
Flexible working: All roles are open to part‑time, job‑share and other types of flexibility. We will discuss what is important to you and balancing this with business requirements during the recruitment process. You can read more about flexible working here.
Closing Date: 21/07/2026
Salary and benefits: £80,000 - £90,000 (pro rata) plus an indicative bonus range of 30%-60%, private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, excellent pension, 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days and much more.
About the Role
This is a high‑impact interim opportunity to design an important new team at Standard Life. As Head of Regulatory Policy Implementation, you’ll work across Public Affairs, Risk, Compliance and senior business leaders to map current activity, design a future operating model and build a clear plan for a more joined‑up regulatory policy capability. If you enjoy bringing structure to complexity, influencing at senior level and turning insight into action, this role offers the chance to make a visible difference in a short space of time.
Responsibilities and Expectations
What are we looking for?
- Strong experience in UK financial services regulatory policy, with the ability to interpret complex developments and turn them into clear, practical actions.
- Proven experience leading operating model, process or organisational change across multiple teams or functions.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with confidence working with senior leaders and presenting clear recommendations.
- Strong analytical and written communication skills, including experience producing high‑quality papers, briefings or business cases.
- The ability to work with pace, sound judgement and autonomy in a complex, highly regulated environment.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If your experience looks different from what we’ve advertised and you believe that you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can help you to be at your best.
Head of Regulatory Policy Implementation employer: Phoenix Group
Phoenix Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Edinburgh where you can thrive as an Investment Operations Analyst. With a strong emphasis on flexibility through a hybrid work model, employees benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises operational excellence and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Additionally, the company provides comprehensive benefits, including a competitive salary, bonuses, and generous leave, ensuring that team members are well-rewarded for their contributions.
