Benefits package: 30 days holiday, pension scheme (employer contributions 15%), life assurance, performance related bonus and child care vouchers

THE ROLE

We are looking to appoint a Public and Government Affairs Manager. This role will join a newly established Public Affairs team which sits as part of the broader policy team.

The Policy team work across all areas of the Bank on a variety of issues. Their core role is to ensure that the Bank operates effectively as a part of Government, whilst maintaining its operational independence.

This includes advising Government and Ministers on access to finance issues and ensuring that the Bank is well placed to engage with the Government’s wider policy objectives; whilst also maintaining stakeholder relationships across Whitehall and participating in national and international fora on SME access to finance issues.

The team currently plays a key role is setting the future direction of the Bank, and Government’s SME access to finance policies, particularly in light of the EU referendum result.

To be successful in this position, the skills and experience we are looking for must include concise written drafting, experience working in Government and the ability to form partnerships and common approaches, and of managing complex interactions with a range of stakeholders, including internally and on Whitehall’s.

ABOUT US

The British Business Bank is a unique and exciting institution. Its mission is to help drive economic growth by making finance markets work better for small businesses - wherever they are in the UK and wherever they are on their business journey - enabling them to grow and prosper.

Established in 2014, it is a 100% government-owned economic development bank organised as an arm’s length body with an independent Board.

To deliver its programmes, the Bank works through more than 120 finance partners such as high street and digital banks, leasing companies, venture capital and private debt funds and fintech platforms. We will unlock up to £10 billion of new finance, bringing greater choice and information on finance options to smaller businesses.

Currently, we employ around 300 people, split between offices in Sheffield and London.

Please note all candidates applying for this role should have the right to work in the U.K.