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Communication Research Training

Job Specifications

About the Role

Join us and help shape the future of mutuals and cooperatives.

We’re looking for a Policy Analyst to support our policy teams in delivering impactful projects that influence government, regulators, and industry stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile initiatives, including expanding the mutuals sector, climate change, and housing policy.

Contribute to policy development on key issues such as mutuals growth, climate risk, and housing strategy.
Gather and analyse data to support evidence-based positions.
Draft consultation responses, briefings, and guidance for members and external bodies.
Engage with stakeholders and represent member views in writing.
Support meetings and events, ensuring accurate records and follow-up actions.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Essential

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present complex information clearly.
Strong research and analytical abilities.
Ability to manage priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively.
A keen eye for detail and strong organisational skills.
Degree-level education (desirable) and 1–2 years’ relevant experience or internship.

Desirable

Familiarity with financial services, policy development, or financial inclusion.

Why work for us

The generous benefits package includes 26 days annual leave, a group personal pension scheme, Life Assurance and PHI.

The competitive starting salary will depend on the successful candidate’s experience.

The BSA is committed to supporting a positive work-life balance for its employees and operates a hybrid working policy, enabling its staff to work from home for up to 50% of the time. This role can also be made available on a part-time basis for the right candidate depending on their skills and experience.

As an equal opportunities employer, the BSA is committed to offering a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace.

Staff communication and training are priorities for the organisation, and the BSA is proud to be a signatory to the Living Wage Foundation, the Women in Finance Charter and the Good Business Charter.

You’ll be part of a dynamic team influencing policy at the highest level, helping create a favourable environment for our members and the wider mutual sector.

If you are interested in this role please submit a CV and covering letter to Melanie Eaglesham (Melanie.Eaglesham@bsa.org.uk)

Please note that we may consider applications as they are submitted and therefore you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

About Us

The Building Societies Association (BSA) champions, represents and supports mutual lenders and deposit takers across the UK, specifically all 43 building societies and a number of larger credit unions. It is highly respected for its representational advocacy to external bodies such as government departments and financial services regulators. As well as proactively campaigning on behalf of the sector, the BSA works closely with the sector to represent its interests through consultation papers and provides information and advisory services to its Members and Associates.

In addition to the BSA’s 49 Members (building societies and credit unions) it has approximately 48 Associates (organisations which have an interest in the sector). The BSA is an unincorporated not-for-profit organisation.

The BSA currently has 25 staff in the areas of policy/representational lobbying, economics and research, external affairs, member communications, commercial activities and corporate services.

About the Company

The Building Societies Association (BSA) is the voice for all 42 UK building societies and also represents seven of the larger credit unions. Building societies are for people, not shareholders. But what does this mean? Building societies are mutual organisations, therefore owned by their customers. They are therefore not driven by external shareholder pressure and operate in the interests of their members and their local communities. Building Societies have successfully looked after savings and provided mortgages for more t... Know more