Head of Policy and Impact

Murray McIntosh is delighted to partner with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the UK's professional body for management and leadership excellence, to secure their next Head of Policy & Impact.

This pivotal role will lead CMI's policy agenda and strengthen its voice across Whitehall, Westminster and beyond. Reporting to the Director of Policy and External Affairs, you'll shape and deliver CMI's strategic policy plan, drive impactful research and advocacy, and represent the organisation externally to influence public debate and government priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead CMI's policy and impact strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Build relationships with ministers, parliamentarians, civil servants, and key stakeholders.
• Develop and promote evidence-based policy on management, leadership, and skills.
• Act as a credible spokesperson and trusted policy voice.
• Oversee reports, consultation responses, and other policy outputs.
• Lead and develop a high-performing policy team.
• Track and respond to national policy and political developments.

About You

A strategic and politically astute policy professional with:

• Significant experience in policy development, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written, verbal, and relationship-building skills, with confidence representing CMI publicly.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Agility and adaptability in fast-moving environments.
• Alignment with CMI's values - Passionate, Practical, Progressive, and Professional.

About CMI

The Chartered Management Institute works with businesses and educators to inspire confident, capable leaders. A Sunday Times Best Company to Work For 2024 and Platinum Investors in People organisation, CMI demonstrates their is committed to excellence, innovation, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Package

• Permanent, full-time 75,000- 80,000 DOE
• Hybrid working (2 days/week in office, typically Tuesday & Thursday)
• 21 days' annual leave + bank holidays + 4.5 closure days (rising with service)
• 6% employer pension contribution (after 3 months)
• Wellbeing support via BUPA and in-house initiatives
• Inclusion Hubs (Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Disability, Menopause, Age, Socioeconomic)
• Funded professional memberships, including Chartered Manager accreditation
• Comprehensive lifestyle and wellbeing benefits

Apply with your CV by 21st October, 23:59.

Full UK right to work required; sponsorship unavailable.

Murray McIntosh is proud to be an equal opportunities employer on behalf of their clients. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

Murray McIntosh is a specialist Policy, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications and Economics recruitment consultancy, recruiting positions at all levels and across all sectors. Our team boasts over 20 years of experience in this space, with expertise spanning all manner of industry and subject.