Policy Manager

Overview

We are working exclusively with The Chartered Management Institute; a leading professional body committed to improving management and leadership standards across the UK.

This Policy Manager role offers an exciting opportunity for a relationship-led and externally focused policy professional to take ownership of a high-impact portfolio at the intersection of policy, engagement and organisational growth. It is ideally suited to someone who enjoys operating at pace, and beyond traditional policy development , with a strong emphasis on real-world impact and influence.

You will play a key role in shaping and delivering policy aligned to core organisational priorities, including youth employment, leadership for AI and the future of work. Alongside light policy development, you will lead meaningful stakeholder engagement with government, employers and partners, ensuring policy is translated into tangible outcomes and measurable change.

Working closely with internal teams across external affairs, PR, research and partnerships, you will help position the organisation as a leading voice in national debates, while building relationships that drive both influence and opportunity. This is a varied and fast-paced role, well suited to someone who thrives in outward-facing environments and enjoys seeing their work make a direct impact.

Additional Key Responsibilities

Identify and leverage opportunities to expand the organisation's reach, influence and partnerships across public, private and third-sector audiences.
Lead and support projects from inception through to evaluation, applying structured approaches to track impact and inform future activity.
Work closely with employers and external partners to ensure policy is informed by real-world insight and aligned to sector needs.
Contribute to positioning the organisation as a thought leader across key agendas, supporting engagement activity, external communications and influencing efforts.

About You

Experience in policy, public affairs or a related field, with strong stakeholder engagement exposure.
A track record of building and managing relationships with government, employers or sector stakeholders.
The ability to translate policy thinking into practical outcomes, partnerships or initiatives that deliver measurable change.
Strong judgement and the ability to tailor messaging and engagement to different audiences, rather than relying on automated approaches.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing outputs for external audiences.
The ability to manage multiple work streams independently, delivering at pace while maintaining quality.
A commercially minded, agile and proactive approach, with confidence operating externally and spotting opportunities.
An interest in policy areas such as skills, employment, education or the future of work.This role may particularly suit candidates from a consultancy or agency background, or those working in fast-paced, externally focused policy environments.

Additional Information & How to Apply

You will join a fast paced, collaborative and purpose-driven organisation with a strong focus on flexibility, development and impact.

This role is London-based with a hybrid working model (minimum two days in the office).

Deadline for applications is 3rd July 23:59.

Please ensure you send a full copy of your CV clearly highlighting the experience relevant to the post.

Full right to work in the UK is required sponsorship cannot be provided.

Murray McIntosh is proud to be an equal opportunities employer on behalf of their clients. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

Murray McIntosh is a specialist Policy, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications and Economics recruitment consultancy, recruiting positions at all levels and across all sectors. Our team boasts over 20 years of experience in this space, with expertise spanning all manner of industry and subject areas