We’re looking for a Policy Manager in our Long-Term Savings team. You’ll work closely with the Heads of Long-Term Savings Policy to develop and implement strategy and policy on the long-term savings and pension insurance market, and their investments. You’ll also help lead your part of the team and line manage two Policy Advisers.

Why work here?

When meeting us, you’ll quickly discover that the best thing about the ABI is the people. We’re hugely proud that 98% feel the ABI cares about their wellbeing and we are empowered to bring our whole self to work without fear of judgment. We work at the forefront of policy development - helping to get things right before they are implemented and ironing out bumps where they are identified in existing rules.

Our team is made up of people who are new to insurance, those who are highly experienced, and everyone in-between, so we welcome people from all industry backgrounds.

What’s the job?

• Lead the ABI’s strategy and policy development on a variety of long-term savings and pension insurance issues, including pension investment policy.

• Work closely with the wider team and with colleagues across the organisation, which include Conduct or Prudential Regulation, Tax and Comms and Public Affairs team. 

• Manage and retain a small, highly motivated, high performing team, working closely with the Heads of LTS Policy.

• Build and maintain strong networks, through which to influence and gather insight, with senior members, prospective members, representatives of government, regulators, commentators and wider investment stakeholders.

• Represent the interests of the UK’s long-term savings and pension insurance market with key stakeholders (e.g. in Government, regulators etc), in the media, and by undertaking speaking engagements.

• Represent the LTS team at various ABI committee meetings (including C-suite) taking responsibility for managing committee agendas and papers in liaison with the Assistant Directors and Senior/Policy Advisers.

• Lead policy debates at these member groups to develop and advance credible positions which take into account the views of members and the impact on consumers.

• Provide technical expertise to support cross-organisational queries and requests for views on policy issues.

• Lead engagement with the Events and Membership team on LTS-led events and ABI events where a LTS breakout may be required.

What skills are we looking for?

• Policy knowledge - you understand how the policy and regulatory environment impacts on long term savings and pension insurance providers, or wider financial services sector.

• Line management – you can line manage, develop, motivate and effectively delegate to a team, as well as lead and take ownership of a broad and varied remit of your own work.

• Galvanising support for policy positions – you can lead and challenge member thinking, and steer discussions to gain consensus. 

• Lobbying skills – ability to win confidence of senior people in member firms, government, regulators and elsewhere, and to argue persuasively for the industry’s interests. 

• Relationship management– ability to work proactively with colleagues to get positive results, as well as build credibility with C-suite and other senior stakeholders. 

We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t have all the skills above right now.

Throughout the interview and assessment process, we will be looking for you to demonstrate our values; We are Brave; We take Ownership; We are Appreciative; We are Human and We are Curious.

How do I apply for this job?

Follow the application link and you’ll be taken to our simple online application form. You’ll be asked for your CV and to answer two or three questions. 

The interview process will typically be two stages with at least one in person at our amazing offices.

Do we offer flexible/hybrid working?

Yes - we are open to flexible; part time and/or job share working – please let us know if this would be your preference. We work in a hybrid way with at least 40% of our time in the office.

Inclusion matters to us

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and we run our application process in a way that removes bias as much as possible and allows everyone equal opportunity to demonstrate their suitability.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to making adjustments to help you perform at your best in our recruitment process. Additionally, where practicable, we offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements for a role. To discuss, please contact careers@abi.org.uk

To find out more

You can find lots more information on our careers page, including details of our generous benefits package and who we are as an organisation.

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