Senior Policy Manager (Workforce)

 

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 RCSLT’s 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 profession’s 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 RCSLT’s national reputation. You will also develop strategic external partnerships to support RCSLT’s influencing priorities and serve as a resource for our members. Working collaboratively within the wider team, you will help increase RCSLT’s impact across all relevant sectors.

You’ll 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.

• 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!

Closing date for applications: Monday 9 March 2026. 
  
Interviews to be held ideally in person at our London Bridge office, from 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 full CV including 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 the Senior 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 (hr@rcslt.org).

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.