• Locations

  City of London, London

• Salary

  £65000 - £72000 per annum

• Sector

  Policy, Policy & Public Affairs

• Type

  Permanent

Are you an experienced policy leader with a successful in delivering major policy programmes and managing complex stakeholder relationships? This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing regulatory policy team within a forward-thinking organisation.

The Role

As Head of Regulatory Policy, you will play a key role in supporting the Director of Regulatory Policy, overseeing the development and implementation of a wide-ranging policy programme. This strategic and hands-on leadership role is ideal for someone with the skills to translate regulatory objectives into effective, measurable outcomes.

You will lead a team of policy professionals, guiding their development and ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple projects. Collaboration is central to this role – you’ll work closely with teams across the organisation and engage with a wide range of external stakeholders from government bodies to consumer groups and professional organisations.

Your proactive mindset and insight into regulatory and legal services trends will help shape policies that are future-focused, practical, and aligned with strategic goals.

What They are looking for

• Proven leadership experience in managing teams and delivering large policy projects.
• Strong record of successful policy development and implementation.
• Excellent operational and project management skills.
• A motivational leader who can support and develop team members.
• Deep understanding of regulatory environments and the external factors that impact them.
• Confident in managing and influencing senior stakeholders across a range of sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of policy professionals to deliver complex policy change programmes at pace.
• Translate organisational strategy into policy initiatives.
• Oversee project delivery using robust policy and project management processes.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders across sectors.
• Provide operational leadership and contribute to the broader strategic direction of the organisation

What’s in it for you

• Influence the direction of regulatory policy in a flexible and evolving environment.
• Contribute to senior leadership discussions and decision-making.
• Engage with a broad network of influential stakeholders across government, industry, academia, and consumer advocacy.
• Access a comprehensive and flexible benefits package including:
  • Additional 3% of annual salary to customise your benefits.
  • Up to 19.25% total pension contributions (with matched employer contributions).
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with buy/sell/swap options.
  • £25/month well being portal allowance for gym memberships, life coaching, fertility support, and more.
  • Discount vouchers for top retailers and supermarkets.
  • Life assurance at 4x basic salary

• Hybrid working model: 2 days per week in-office (Birmingham, Cardiff, or London), with regular travel required to other offices.
• A full role profile is available outlining the skills and experience required.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.