Policy Manager – Credit Unions
London (Hybrid working policy)
Competitive Salary & Benefits

About Us

The Building Societies Association (BSA) champions, represents and supports mutual lenders and deposit takers across the UK, specifically all 43 building societies and 7 larger credit unions. It is highly respected for its representational advocacy to external bodies such as government departments and financial services regulators. As well as proactively campaigning on behalf of the sector, the BSA works closely with the sector to represent its interests through consultation papers and provides information and advisory services to its Members and Associates.

The BSA currently has 25 staff in the areas of policy/representational lobbying, economics and research, external affairs, member communications, commercial activities and corporate services.

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a Policy Manager – Credit Unions to effectively represent the views of BSA-NCUF members to external organisations and third parties, helping to establish and maintain a favourable operating environment for credit union members. Reporting to the Head of Regulation, this role will provide advice, guidance and policy development for members across key areas including:

• PRA and FCA regulation for member credit unions, including FSCS and FOS matters;
• The legislative framework, including updates to the Credit Unions Act;
• Practical operational issues and collaboration opportunities for credit unions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a policy professional who is keen to take ownership of an important and evolving area of work, supporting credit union members and influencing policy developments across regulation, legislation and sector collaboration.

• Represent the interests of credit union members with a wide range of stakeholders, including Government, the PRA, FCA, professional bodies and other trade associations.
• Review new policy developments and present members’ interests by drafting and coordinating responses to PRA and FCA consultation papers in relation to credit unions.
• Lead work to support changes to the Credit Unions Act and develop guidance for members through website briefs, impact analysis, newsletters and circulars.
• Act as a focal point for credit union work, including coordinating NCUF meetings, preparing agenda papers, coordinating minutes and following up actions using AI tools where appropriate.
• Keep abreast of developments across relevant policy areas and the wider member market, identifying future areas of work and opportunities for collaboration.
• Around 5 years’ post-qualification work 

About you

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Essential:

Experience, ideally within the credit union sector, financial services, central government or a trade association.

• Ability to analyse policy issues and develop evidence-based positions.
• Ability to write clearly and compellingly for a range of audiences.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Ability to take prime responsibility for particular areas of policy work and manage time effectively to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to deal confidently and diplomatically with senior representatives of outside bodies, members and associates.
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to leverage planning and AI tools for efficient delivery.

Desirable:

• Experience leading policy advocacy work, such as common bond reform.
• A degree-level finance-related qualification is an advantage but not essential.

Why work for us

The generous benefits package includes 26 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 30 days), a group personal pension scheme, BUPA, life assurance and permanent health insurance.
The competitive starting salary will depend on the successful candidate’s experience.
The BSA is committed to supporting a positive work-life balance for its employees and operates a hybrid working policy, enabling its staff to work from home for up to 50% of the time. 
As an equal opportunities employer, the BSA is committed to offering a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace.

Staff communication and training are priorities for the organisation, and the BSA is proud to be a signatory to the Living Wage Foundation, the Women in Finance Charter and the Good Business Charter.

If you are interested in this role please submit a CV and covering letter to Melanie Eaglesham (Melanie.Eaglesham@bsa.org.uk)

Please note that we may consider applications as they are submitted and therefore you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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