Job Title:
Senior Policy Associate (10457)
Location of the job:
Birmingham
Employer:
Financial Reporting Council
Salary:
£63,221
Last day to apply:
17 May 2026
Role Summary
- This job helps make UK business rules fair and clear.
- You will check reports and help create policies.
- You work on company governance and stewardship, which means how companies behave responsibly.
- The role needs flexible working on different tasks.
Key Tasks
- Look closely at company reports on governance and stewardship.
- Write parts of yearly review reports.
- Help check applications for the UK Stewardship Code, a set of good practice rules.
- Support policy work for private companies’ governance.
- Summarise research and prepare updates for senior staff.
- Help and guide junior team members.
- Attend meetings and share good briefings.
- Work on projects that improve company behaviour.
Skills And Experience
- Know UK company rules and how government and others work together.
- Experience in governance or stewardship roles.
- Good computer skills.
- Can work well with others and share ideas clearly.
- Can explain complex information simply, in writing and speaking.
- Can spot important trends to guide new policies.
- Able to manage many tasks and meet deadlines.
- Can lead junior staff and work well in a changing environment.
Pay And Hours
- Includes 30 days holiday with option to buy more.
- Strong pension plan with 10% employer contribution.
- Access to free confidential counselling and support.
- Can save money on bikes through a special scheme.
- Good balance of work and personal life.
Location And Workplace
- Job is based in Birmingham office.
- Work is hybrid: about 40% time in office, rest can be from home.
- Flexible working to help team and cover other tasks as needed.
How To Apply
- Send one file with your CV and cover letter together.
- In the cover letter, explain how you meet the job skills.
- Disabled people who meet the role's requirements get a guaranteed interview.
- FRC supports equal opportunities and diversity.
- I understand the role and tasks.
- I have the right skills and experience.
- I can work flexible hours in Birmingham and from home.
- I have a CV and cover letter ready.
- My cover letter explains why I am right for this job.
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