Senior Policy Manager (Workforce)
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Job title: Senior Policy Manager (Workforce)
Salary: Full time equivalent is 49943 (London based salary) or 45310 (non-London based salary) excellent benefits. Salary will be on a pro-rata basis.
Hours: Part time 21 hours per week.
Location: Any RCSLT office (London Edinburgh Belfast Cardiff) with hybrid working or home-based with office attendance.
Contract type: Permanent.
Job brochure: Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) are seeking an experienced Senior Policy Manager (Workforce) to to lead on the development and management of influencing and advocacy in national policy legislation funding and health and education decisions related to workforce across government sectors providing strategic oversight and expert guidance.
Salary: Full time equivalent is 49943 (London based salary) or 45310 (non-London based salary) excellent benefits. Salary will be on a pro-rata basis.
Hours: Part time 21 hours per week.
Location: Any RCSLT office (London Edinburgh Belfast Cardiff) with hybrid working or home-based with office attendance.
Contract type: Permanent.
Job brochure: Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) are seeking an experienced Senior Policy Manager (Workforce) to to lead on the development and management of influencing and advocacy in national policy legislation funding and health and education decisions related to workforce across government sectors providing strategic oversight and expert guidance.
Who we are
The RCSLT is the professional body for speech and language therapists across the UK. The RCSLT has over 24000 members and employs around 70 staff predominately based in a London office. The RCSLT also has offices in Belfast Edinburgh and Cardiff.
Our mission is to improve the lives of people with communication and swallowing needs by facilitating and promoting research producing guidance holding events and influencing government. We aim to promote better education and training for speech and language therapists and provide information to our members and the public about speech and language therapy.
Our mission is to improve the lives of people with communication and swallowing needs by facilitating and promoting research producing guidance holding events and influencing government. We aim to promote better education and training for speech and language therapists and provide information to our members and the public about speech and language therapy.
The role
We are seeking a dynamic advocate to advance and promote the speech and language therapy profession by shaping and implementing policy monitoring national developments and responding to changes in the external environment. You will lead RCSLTs policy agenda on workforce matters providing strategic advice on risks and opportunities to the CEO Executive Team Board Committees and senior stakeholders.
As the policy lead on workforce-related initiatives you will influence legislation national funding and guidance across health social care education and justice sectors. You will represent RCSLT at ministerial government parliamentary and external stakeholder meetings as well as on national working groups and advisory boards ensuring the professions voice is prominent in policy and decision-making.
You will build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders providing leadership to drive policy initiatives that promote the profession influence government decisions and enhance RCSLTs national reputation. You will also develop strategic external partnerships to support RCSLTs influencing priorities and serve as a resource for our members. Working collaboratively within the wider team you will help increase RCSLTs impact across all relevant sectors.
As the policy lead on workforce-related initiatives you will influence legislation national funding and guidance across health social care education and justice sectors. You will represent RCSLT at ministerial government parliamentary and external stakeholder meetings as well as on national working groups and advisory boards ensuring the professions voice is prominent in policy and decision-making.
You will build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders providing leadership to drive policy initiatives that promote the profession influence government decisions and enhance RCSLTs national reputation. You will also develop strategic external partnerships to support RCSLTs influencing priorities and serve as a resource for our members. Working collaboratively within the wider team you will help increase RCSLTs impact across all relevant sectors.
What we are looking for
Youll bring experience of influencing health education or social care at a national level and carry experience of policy research consultation development and analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience of building external professional networks as well as be able to effectively campaign and influence. The successful candidate will be able to research analyse interpret and present complex and detailed information for a variety of audiences with strong written and oral communication skills.
Please see the job description with more information regarding the required experience and skillset needed for this role.
Please see the job description with more information regarding the required experience and skillset needed for this role.
What we can offer you
- A competitive starting salary
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Excellentstafftraining and development opportunities
- Supportive and flexible working environment including hybrid working arrangements
- Generous Pensionscheme
- Life insurance cover
- Season Ticket Loan scheme
- Eye care voucher scheme
- Family friendly employer including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programmeand more!
How to apply
Closing date for applications: Monday 9March 2026.
Interviews to be held ideally in person at our London Bridge officefrom the 19 and 20 March 2026. Please note there will be a task as part of the interview process.
Your application should consist of:
1. A fullCVincluding the names and addresses of two referees (at least one should be from your current/most recent employer). Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without your consent.
2. A cover letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 detailing why you are interested in joining RCSLT as theSenior Policy Manager (Workforce) and how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria of the role. (Please note that for your application to be considered you need to submit both your CV and cover letter).
3. Completed applications should be submitted through our online recruitment portal Personio.Note: The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.
Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence or for more details about the role please contact the HR Team ().
Interviews to be held ideally in person at our London Bridge officefrom the 19 and 20 March 2026. Please note there will be a task as part of the interview process.
Your application should consist of:
1. A fullCVincluding the names and addresses of two referees (at least one should be from your current/most recent employer). Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without your consent.
2. A cover letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 detailing why you are interested in joining RCSLT as theSenior Policy Manager (Workforce) and how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria of the role. (Please note that for your application to be considered you need to submit both your CV and cover letter).
3. Completed applications should be submitted through our online recruitment portal Personio.Note: The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.
Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence or for more details about the role please contact the HR Team ().
Our Commitment to Equity Diversity and Belonging (EDB)
Our recruitment principles
We are committed to a fair transparent and inclusive recruitment process. All applications are handled with strict confidentiality to protect your privacy and encourage openness throughout the process.
Our commitment to Equity Diversity and Belonging (EDB)
The RCSLT is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. We aim to embed equity diversity and belonging practices throughout our recruitment and selection procedures. We strive to ensure everyone is valued equally for their contribution experience knowledge and skills. We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds.
We are committed to a fair transparent and inclusive recruitment process. All applications are handled with strict confidentiality to protect your privacy and encourage openness throughout the process.
Our commitment to Equity Diversity and Belonging (EDB)
The RCSLT is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. We aim to embed equity diversity and belonging practices throughout our recruitment and selection procedures. We strive to ensure everyone is valued equally for their contribution experience knowledge and skills. We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds.
About us
The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) is the professional body for speech and language therapists (SLTs) across the UK. The RCSLT support SLTs by providing leadership setting professional standards facilitating research promoting better education and training.
The RCSLT team consists of 70 staff members who offer support to over 24000 members. Colleagues are predominantly based in the London office and others in Belfast Edinburgh and Cardiff offices.
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The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) is the professional body for speech and language therapists (SLTs) across the UK. The RCSLT support SLTs by providing leadership, setting professional standards, facilitating research, promoting better education, and training ... View more
