The Pensions Regulator
Lead Policy Anayst
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Lead Policy Anayst
Lead Policy Analyst
Role title: Lead Policy Analyst TPR grade & pay group: Grade 8 – Core – Specialist Directorate: Strategy, Policy & Analysis Salary: £46,211 per annum Contract type: 12-month fixed-term contract or internal secondment Location: Brighton / hybrid (6 days per month in office)
About the Role
As a Policy Analyst, you will help shape and improve UK pensions policy, impacting millions of savers. Your work will:
- Support key regulations – Assist in regulating occupational pensions and automatic enrolment, ensuring savers’ confidence in the pensions system.
- Develop policy solutions – Collaborate with government partners, industry experts, and colleagues to:
- Gather evidence and analyse complex issues
- Create policy products (codes, guidance, evaluations)
- Review and improve existing policies
- Embed policy into practice – Work across teams to translate policy into actionable standards while contributing to your professional development in policy analysis, regulatory approaches, and operational methodology.
- Communicate effectively – Present findings to diverse stakeholders, balancing priorities and driving practical solutions.
This opportunity offers:
- Meaningful impact on the pensions sector
- A supportive, collaborative environment with clear growth pathways in policy development
Who This Role Is For
Ideal candidates will:
- Enjoy resolving complex problems through teamwork
- Be motivated by positive saver outcomes and systemic improvements
- Prefer translating data and evidence into clear, actionable insights
- Work well under dynamic priorities and diverse workloads
- Excel in clear communication to varied audiences
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse and interpret policy issues affecting UK pensions (focusing on occupational schemes and automatic enrolment)
- Conduct rigorous research to support evidence-based recommendations
- Develop, review, and implement policy guidance, codes, and regulatory frameworks
- Collaborate with internal/external partners (government, industry, trustee groups) to refine solutions
- Monitor and evaluate policy outcomes, suggesting iterative improvements
- Represent TPR in stakeholder engagement (meetings, consultations, public policy dialogues)
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Essentials Criteria
Policy & Regulatory Acumen
- Experience (or deep awareness) of financial products (pensions/insurance) and their regulatory frameworks
- Familiarity with public policy development, including principles of implementation, monitoring, and compliance
Analytical & Technical Skills
- High-level research and data analysis to identify policy trends
- Ability to summarise, contextualise, and critique extensive written and numerical information
- Strong critical thinking and skills in:
- Evaluating evidence quality
- Formulating recommendations
- Balancing competing stakeholder perspectives
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Fluency in clear written and verbal communication (adapting tone for technical, non-technical, or external audiences)
- Proven ability to integrate feedback and articulate complex issues accessibly
Operational Competencies
- Prioritisation and task management with adaptability in a contentious policy environment
- Experience working in:
- Regulatory/quasi-governmental settings
- Policy making/implementation contexts
- Cross-functional teams (preferably with industry partnerships)
Why Join TPR?
Our Policy team shapes pensions regulation to protect millions of savers across the UK. We translate policy visions into actionable standards, supporting compliance and industry innovation.
What We Offer
- Hybrid flexibility (Brighton office 6 days/month) with hybrid working policies
- Development focus: Continuous learning (training, secondments) and mentorship
- Well-being culture: Supportive leadership and dedicated resources
- Pension and benefits: civil service pension (avg. 28.97% employer contribution), 25+ days holiday, gym/retail discounts, cycle scheme
- Inclusion initiatives: 7+ employee networks (Disability, LGBT+, Mental Health, Women’s, etc.)
- Impact: Work toward a future where £2trn in saver savings is safer and more accessible
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About TPR’s Mission
At The Pensions Regulator, we safeguard one of the UK’s largest pools of private savings—£2 trillion—across millions of pensions plans. Our Corporate Strategy charts our vision for future pensions regulation, prioritising growth, innovation, and diverse perspective.
Our company values transparency and purpose, fostering an environment where everyone’s contributions drive sustainable, positive change.
Application Notes:
- Apply early—we reserve the right to close the role early due to demand.
- Please check eligibility for UK Right-to-Work status.
- Applicants may submit applications part-time or for job-sharing arrangements. Contact recruitmentteam@tpr.gov.uk for reasonable adjustments or queries.
ivation, including monitoring and reinforcing principles through stakeholder engagement. Automatic enrolment will be central to this work.
- Support cross-team implementations, ensuring policies reflect TPR’s strategic priorities while maintaining compliance.
Additional Notes
- Team ethos: Collaboration and ** joined-up thinking** across the Strategy, Policy & Analysis Directorate.
Essential:
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Knowledge of pensions regulation (e.g., The Pensions Act 2008, automatic enrolment framework) is required. Experience in another financial or social regulatory environment is valuable.
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You will thrive on weighted decision-making, especially in ambiguous areas, championing saver interests.
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