Policy Strategy Manager

About the role

Join the Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales (ICAEW) as a Policy Strategy Manager, helping shape the organisation's influence on government, regulators and Parliament. This hybrid position based in London offers the chance to work on high‑impact policy work within a forward‑looking professional services environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead ICAEW's consultation responses to government, regulators and Parliament, ensuring submissions are high‑quality, evidence‑based and delivered on time.
• Coordinate policy input from technical experts, committees and internal stakeholders to produce clear, consistent and influential policy positions.
• Manage ICAEW's policy and communications grid, aligning messaging, publications and key announcements across the organisation.
• Develop briefing materials and key messages for senior leaders, including briefing notes, Q&As and speaking points for external engagement.
• Monitor political, regulatory and legislative developments, providing horizon scanning and identifying opportunities and risks for ICAEW and its members.
• Build strong relationships across Policy, Public Affairs, Communications and technical teams to ensure a unified voice.

Required profile

• Proven experience in policy development within a membership body, regulator, trade association or professional services environment.
• Excellent written communication skills, with a track record of producing high‑quality consultation responses, policy papers or briefing documents.
• Strong stakeholder management and organisational abilities, capable of coordinating multiple priorities.
• Good understanding of government, parliamentary and regulatory processes and the political awareness to develop evidence‑based policy positions.

Required skills

• Excellent written communication.
• Policy analysis and development.
• Stakeholder coordination.
• Knowledge of governmental and regulatory processes.

What we offer

• Strong pension contribution of 9%.
• Private medical cover with AXA (eligible employees).
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Life assurance at 4× salary.
• 24‑27 days holiday, dependent on length of service.