At The Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales (ICAEW), you'll be part of an organisation that's shaping the future of business, finance and the accountancy profession on a global scale. Our bold 2030 Strategy puts members, innovation, sustainability and trust at the heart of everything we do; creating an exciting, forward looking environment where your work has real impact. We invest in our people through our benefits package, continuous development and a supportive, inclusive culture that empowers you to grow and thrive. If you're looking for a role with purpose, influence and opportunity, ICAEW is a place where your future can truly take shape.
We're looking for a Regional Policy Manager to join our team on a permanent basis. This is a remote role but will require occasional travel and offers a salary of £50,000-£55,000, depending on experience.
What you will be doing;
Build and maintain relationships with metro mayors, combined authorities, devolved governments and senior stakeholders across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Represent ICAEW at regional events, roundtables and stakeholder meetings, positioning the organisation as a trusted voice on economic and business policy.
Monitor and analyse regional and devolved policy developments, providing insights and briefings to inform ICAEW's national policy and advocacy.
Develop policy briefings, consultation responses and communications, working collaboratively with internal teams to influence regional and national priorities.
Identify opportunities to strengthen ICAEW's regional influence by engaging members, business groups and policymakers to support economic growth and professional interests.
What you will need;
Proven experience in public affairs, policy or stakeholder engagement, ideally within regional or devolved government.
Strong understanding of UK devolved governments and mayoral combined authorities across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Demonstrated ability to build and influence relationships with senior political, government and business stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing briefings, reports and presentations.
Strong political awareness, sound judgement and the ability to manage complex and sensitive stakeholder relationships.
What you can expect from us;
A strong pension contribution from us of 9%
Private medical cover with AXA (where eligible), alongside a healthcare cash plan
Life assurance at 4x your salary
24 - 27 days' holiday depending on length of service and the option to buy or sell extra days
Hybrid working to help you find the right balance
Everyday savings through gym discounts, travel loans, and retail perks
Enhanced family leave, including up to 6 months on full pay
Ongoing wellbeing support, including access to CABA
A paid day each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you
It's all part of creating an environment where you can thrive, in work and beyond. For a full overview of our benefits package please see below.
Additional Information
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive enough suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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