UK Policy Senior Manager
The Role
Senior Policy Manager
Location: London The Strand - Hybrid Working
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Public Affairs and Policy is responsible for engaging with and influencing key stakeholders externally including parliamentarians, government, think tanks, trade associations, academics and EU stakeholders. The team is also responsible for policy prioritisation, development and positioning.
The Senior Policy Manager will Lead on UK policy development, collaborating with colleagues across the business.
What you'll do
- Co-leading policy governance, tracking delivery and outcomes
- Anticipating and analysing emerging policy trends and their business impact
- Providing expert advice to senior leaders, including Executive and Board-level input
- Leading responses to Government consultations, legislation, and parliamentary inquiries
- Creating compelling policy narratives, papers, and thought leadership
- Building and maintaining strong relationships across government, industry, and academia
- Supporting high-profile advocacy campaigns and messaging strategies
- Leading and developing a small, high-performing team
About you
You’re a strategic thinker and confident influencer, with the ability to operate at pace and at senior levels.
You’ll bring:
- Deep understanding of UK energy policy and the political landscape
- A strong track record of shaping and influencing policy outcomes
- Exceptional communication skills—able to bring complex issues to life
- Proven experience managing senior stakeholders internally and externally
- The ability to navigate complexity and prioritise in a fast-moving environment
- Strong commercial awareness and business insight
- Experience leading and developing people
What's in it for you
Salary £74,000 p.a. to £91,000 p.a. depending on experience.
Benefits:
- Performance-based bonus and annual salary reviews
- Generous pension scheme with significant employer contribution
- Private medical cover and access to wellbeing support programmes
- Flexible and hybrid working to suit your lifestyle
- Family-friendly policies and support
- Career development and learning opportunities across a global organisation
More Information
The closing date for this positioin is Friday 26th June - please ensure we have received your application by this date.
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We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.
Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.