Regional Policy Manager

Home working Role covering outside of London/Regions.

Permanent

Full time - 35 hours

At 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.

The Regional Policy Manager leads ICAEW's policy engagement with combined authorities, metro mayors, and devolved city-region and national governments. The postholder will ensure ICAEW is a trusted partner in regional economic policy debates, contributing insight on skills, investment, growth, sustainability, and professional services.

• Build and maintain relationships with metro mayors, combined authority leaders, and senior officials across city-regions and devolved governments in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
• Act as the primary liaison for ICAEW with mayoral combined authorities, regional business groups, and civic institutions.
• Ensure that regional policy insights inform ICAEW's wider policy positions and national advocacy
• Represent ICAEW at regional events, conferences, and stakeholder meetings, acting as a visible ambassador for the profession.
• Track policy, political, and funding developments across mayoral combined authorities and devolved administrations in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

• Proven experience in public affairs, policy, or stakeholder engagement, ideally with a focus on regional or devolved government.
• Understanding of the structure and powers of mayoral combined authorities and metro mayors in England and devolved government in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with senior political, governmental, and business stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience preparing briefings and delivering presentations.
• Political awareness and sound judgement, with the ability to navigate sensitive issues and complex stakeholder relations.

For the full role profile please click the document attached.

We want you to enjoy your work and flourish in your role.

Our working environment is friendly and supportive, and we encourage everyone to understand personal differences and treat each other with respect.

We are a diverse organisation, employing skilled and motivated people from all backgrounds and helping them to reach their full potential, through training and development.

Sustainability is important to us, and we work hard to reduce our carbon footprint, whether that's in our buildings through lighting and heating, or encouraging staff to recycle and reduce paper consumption.

Our employee benefits include:

• A substantial suite of training and development
• Flexible working arrangements
• A generous benefits package which includes gym discounts, pension plan, season ticket travel loans and health and dental plans

We are a disability confident employer.

Should you wish to apply for this Regional Policy Manager at the ICAEW Please follow the link below and complete the simple 20 minute application form using a PC or Laptop only. Failure to complete this important process will mean you will go no further in this process.