Policy Manager (Mortgages)
Not-for-Profit Organisation – Financial Services
Hybrid working – 2.5 days Central London / 2.5 days home
Basic salary circa £68,000
- Bupa healthcare for spouse and family
- Permanent Health Insurance
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- 26 days annual leave (rising to 30 days with service)
- Pension scheme – up to 12% employer contribution (base 5% + matches up to 12%)
Permanent, Full Time
Location: London office
The Role of Policy Manager (Mortgages)
The Policy Manager will represent the interests of members to external stakeholders and help establish and maintain a favourable operating environment. The role supports the Head of Mortgage & Housing Policy and provides advice, guidance and policy development across key mortgage and housing areas, including:
- FCA and PRA mortgage regulation
- Arrears and possessions policy
- Later life lending
- First‑time buyer policy
- Home buying and selling reform
- Mortgage training and development
- Industry events
Principal Tasks & Responsibilities
- Represent member interests with government, regulators, professional bodies and other trade associations
- Lead and contribute to policy advocacy through consultation responses, briefings and correspondence
- Respond to member queries and proactively identify policy development opportunities
- Draft guidance and communications including website content, newsletters and circulars
- Coordinate and chair panel and committee meetings, including agenda preparation, minutes and follow‑up actions
- Monitor regulatory and market developments to anticipate future policy priorities
- Speak at and chair industry events, seminars and conferences
- Act as deputy to the Head of Mortgage & Housing Policy when required
- Undertake special projects as necessary
Person Specification
- 3–5+ years’ relevant post‑qualification experience
- Previous experience within financial services, mortgages, government or a trade association
- Strong ability to analyse policy issues and develop evidence‑based positions
- Clear, concise and persuasive written communication skills
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
- Confidence engaging with senior external stakeholders and member organisations
- Ability to take ownership and leadership responsibility for defined policy areas
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Finance‑related, banking or degree‑level qualification is desirable but not essential
To apply for this Policy Manager role, please submit your CV.
Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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Contact Details:
Trade Association Forum Ltd Recruitment Team
