National Wealth Fund
Advisor - Policy & Strategy (Permanent)
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Advisor - Policy & Strategy (Permanent)
Policy Advisor – National Wealth Fund
About the Role
At the National Wealth Fund, our mission is to rapidly mobilise trusted sector insights and investment expertise, unlocking billions in private finance for critical projects across the United Kingdom. With £27.8bn of capital and an expanded mandate, we help the market invest with confidence, driving the UK’s growth ambitions and Industrial Strategy. We’re seeking skilled, results-driven individuals to shape the Fund into an industry-leading institution.
Job Purpose
As a Policy Advisor, you will play a vital role in implementing the Fund’s strategic direction, working across the organisation to deploy its capital base while evolving a mandate to support:
- The Government’s Industrial Strategy
- The clean energy transition
- Economic growth across the UK
You will lead policy engagement on place and regional growth, fostering relationships with key government departments and stakeholders (e.g., MHCLG, Homes England, National Housing Bank, Crown Estate, HM Treasury) to:
- Inform strategic direction
- Support the investment pipeline
- Facilitate policy due diligence on transactions
This role offers £60,000–£70,000, with hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week in Leeds). Early applications encouraged—interviews begin week commencing 3 August 2025.
Key Accountabilities
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Stakeholder Engagement & Policy Influence
- Build and maintain relationships with public sector stakeholders (including government departments and devolved administrations).
- Ensure NWF activities align with policy priorities and optimise public funds to mobilise private investment.
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Mandate Development & Delivery
- Lead the implementation of the National Wealth Fund’s new investment mandate, including trialling innovative finance solutions with government partners.
- Collaborate across teams to advance discrete investment sectors, supporting the Industrial Strategy, clean energy transition, and economic growth.
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Cross-Cutting Policy Leadership
- Produce policy papers on emerging issues for the Executive Committee and Board.
- Identify key risks and opportunities and propose solutions with cross-functional teams.
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Strategic & Strategic Plan Leadership
- Contribute to next-term strategic planning and annual business planning.
- Ensure the Fund’s roadmap reflects ambition, stakeholder input, and public sector needs.
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Investment Due Diligence & Advisory
- Lead policy-focused due diligence on transactions in collaboration with banking, impact, and risk teams.
- Draft Investment Committee papers and provide briefings to senior leadership.
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Policy Function Development
- Help establish an effective policy and strategy function, fostering integration and influence across the National Wealth Fund.
Policy-Specific Responsibilities
- Day-to-day engagement with departments like MHCLG, Homes England, National Housing Bank, and Crown Estate.
- Regeneration policy lead, aligning NWF investment opportunities with UK growth priorities and developing funding solutions.
- "Regional Project Accelerator" support, ensuring alignment with government priorities and capturing key learnings for policy reform.
- Devolved Nations work, advising on Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland’s policies and opportunities.
Key Experience, Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Proven policy experience, preferably in government, ALBs, or Local Authorities.
- Tracks record of leading or influencing policy change.
- Ability to deliver initiatives/collaborative projects with public and private sector partners.
- Stakeholder relationship management skills with diverse audiences.
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Strategic behaviours:
- Self-starter with proactive, innovative problem-solving skills.
- Adept at decision-making under uncertainty and emerging settings.
- Collaborative, influential, and comfortable providing constructive challenge.
Communication:
- Exceptional analytical and written skills (e.g., drafting policy papers).
- Verbal influence, tailoring messages for internal/external stakeholders.
Desirable
- Public service background in respectively to policy areas (e.g., regeneration, housing, transport).
- Relevant experience in investment functions (though not required).
- Sectoral knowledge in climate, energy, or regional economic development is a plus.
Benefits & Unique Opportunity
- Impact-driven work in a cutting-edge, high-growth organisation.
- Blend of public and private sector expertise with learning opportunities.
- A diverse, inclusive culture at the heart of operations.
- Competitive support: Salary and background checks will reflect experience and merit.
The National Wealth Fund values diversity and breadth of perspective. Applications welcome from full-time, part-time and job-share candidates (for job-shares, submit individual CVs and a joint cover letter).
Closing date: 26 July 2026 (continuous recruitment). Interviews:
- Stage 1 (Teams): w/c 3 August
- Stage 2 (face-to-face): w/c 17 August
Apply with a CV and cover letter. Equal opportunity, representative of all UK nations.
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