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Location: London - Paddington (hybrid)

Employment Type: 9-month Fixed-Term Contract

The role:

To support the Public Policy Director in developing and executing a proactive public affairs and policy strategy for St. James's Place. The role will play a leading role in two of the key pillars of the Public Policy strategy implementation:

• 'Proactive Policy' (e.g. leading campaigns on key topics of interest for SJP); and
• 'Stakeholder Management' (ensuring we are meeting the right stakeholders at the right time and are well briefed).

This role is a 9 month fixed term contract with the potential to extend to 12 months.

What you'll be doing:

• Proactive external campaign development and execution
• Developing messaging on key topics and providing briefings and speeches to senior executives attending policy and political meetings and events
• Overseeing political monitoring and ensuring internal leaders are on top of relevant developments
• Taking a lead role on the internal Thought Leadership Committee and/or other similar internal forums to support our external proactive policy campaigns
• Identify and mitigate reputational risk with political stakeholders.
• Help craft proactive policy content, working closely with internal and external experts as appropriate
• Provide timely and insightful analysis of political and policy developments to key internal stakeholders.

What we are looking for:

• Strong, corporate experience in public affairs
• Good understanding of UK politics, and experience of delivering successful external campaigns.
• Strong influencing and interpersonal skills
• Confident and competent in face to face engagement operating at the most senior levels.
• Outstanding quality of judgement around reputational and policy issues.

Special Requirements:

The role will require regular in-person London working, but it is available to people who wish to work flexibly as long as there is a willingness to travel for in-person meetings (London, in particular, and Cirencester will be regular locations where physical presence is required). 

Flexible Working

We know that everyone works best in different ways, at different times and in different environments. We value all of our employees and appreciate that everyone is different, and at different stages within their career. Recognising this, we have introduced a hybrid working policy to provide greater flexibility for part-time work, job-sharing, remote working, and flexibility on hours. Our people are encouraged to work in a flexible way that suits their lifestyle, so please ask the question and start a conversation!

Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.

Why work for us?

Our Rewards

In addition to an attractive salary and eligibility to participate in the discretionary annual bonus opportunities, you will also receive an excellent benefit package including:

Non-Contributory Pension – 10% (increasing with length of service) with further pension matching 

• *Meaningful protection benefits with real value, such as 10X life cover, PHI, and critical illness.
•   Best in class terms and conditions including 6 months paid maternity and paternity leave.
•   Private Medical and Dental Insurance
•  28 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (based on full-time equivalent) with the option to buy and additional up to 5 days
•  Discretionary bonus scheme dependent on company and personal performance, varied by level

*Not applicable to fixed term contracts (standard uplift applies in lieu of the protection benefits)

Our Culture

Our culture is the glue that binds us together - It’s one of our biggest assets and one of the biggest reasons for our success. It’s underpinned by core values of doing the right thing, being the best version of ourselves and investing in long term relationships.

We want to embrace diverse backgrounds and experiences to connect with clients, solve problems and innovate. We raise our voice on the things that matter to us and drive change from the front. Contributing to our inclusive culture is vital, ensuring a space for everyone to be their authentic self, no compromises.

In all we do, we consider how our work affects the communities in which we belong. Over 96% of our group employees are involved in supporting our communities through financial education, charitable giving and volunteering. Over 80% of all our employees and Partners donate each month to our Charitable Foundation, which is now the 3rd largest corporate charity in UK.

SJP are delighted to have signed The Armed Forces Covenant, and we are active members of LGBT Great, 30% club, The Diversity Project, Disability Confident and more! Find out more: https://www.sjp.co.uk/careers/life-at-sjp

Our Awards:

We understand it’s important to be proud of the company you work for, that’s why we’re proud to share with you some of our recent awards:

• Wealth Manager of the Year – Growth Investor Awards 2021
• Best Wealth Manager – Shares Awards 2021
• Championing LGBTQ Inclusion - Financial Adviser Diversity in Finance Awards 2020
• Top 75 Employer - Social Mobility Foundation Employer Index 2021

To find out more visit: https://www.sjp.co.uk/about-us/our-awards-and-recognitio