Location
Canary Wharf, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£65,000 Per Annum

About the Role
The Government Strategy Manager will play a key role for Nest, acting as the primary point of contact with the Department for Work and Pensions and managing the relationship on behalf of the wider organisation. This will involve building relationships with stakeholders across Nest and DWP to align priorities and promote the successful delivery of our strategy. You will build expertise in the control environment, provide support, and share knowledge with colleagues. Your communication skills will be critical as you provide verbal and written briefings for senior leaders and board members, draft correspondence, and engage independently with government stakeholders. You will shape the relationship at a strategic level to support delivery of key priorities and initiatives across Nest, providing stewardship for specific issues and documenting interactions with government to maintain an overall view of the issues Nest is handling. The role is being advertised on a fixed term basis, but there is a possibility of extension depending on business needs.

Flexible and Agile Working
Everyone's personal situation is different. To make the most out of hybrid working, we've introduced different ways of working, which include: hybrid of office (Canary Wharf, London) and home working (there will be an expectation to attend the office once or twice a week, or more, as required), reduce or vary working hours, reduce or vary the days worked, work compressed hours, and job share.

Directorate/Department Overview
With one in three UK workers saving with Nest and over £40 billion invested on behalf of the UK workforce, Nest is one of the largest pension schemes in the UK. Established in 2010, Nest was set up as a critical pillar of the government’s automatic enrolment pension programme, with a public service obligation to accept any employer wishing to use the scheme. Nest exists to deliver better financial outcomes for our members, focusing on delivering for the low to median earning population we were set up to serve and a commitment to invest responsibly and return any profit we make to our members.

Organisational Overview
Nest is an award-winning workplace pension scheme, the largest in the country. Set up by the government to give every worker in the UK somewhere to save, our first-class responsible investment practice and governance are the backbone of what we do, supported by all the functions you’d expect to find in a thriving business. We’re committed to creating a workplace where you can be your authentic self and offer an inclusive and flexible working environment.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy or caring responsibilities, race, religion/belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought and other forms of neurocognitive variation. Nest is a Disability Confident Leader, which is the highest level of the Disability Confident Scheme.

Please note that this advert may close early if we receive a sufficient number of satisfactory applications.

Experience
Experience in managing relationships with government stakeholders and a strong understanding of the control environment is preferred.

About You
You are an excellent communicator with strong verbal and written skills, able to engage with senior leaders and government stakeholders effectively. You are proactive, strategic, and able to shape relationships at a high level.

Qualifications
A background in public policy, strategy development, or a related field is advantageous. A commitment to Nest's values and mission is essential.