Senior Policy & Innovation Adviser
City of London
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required have also been included. Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendance
Salary: £59,060 - £66,670 per annum inclusive of all allowances
Contractual Hours: 35 hours per week
Basis: Full-Time, Permanent
Workplace category: Hybrid
Attachments: Job Information Pack
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About Us
The City of London Corporation is at the heart of the UK’s global financial and professional services (FPS) ecosystem. As technology and innovation reshape the sector, we work with industry, government and regulators to ensure the UK remains a world‑leading centre for FPS innovation.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Senior Policy and Innovation Adviser to join our Tech & Innovation team on a 12-month fixed term maternity cover, supporting the adoption of emerging technologies across the UK FPS sector.
In this role, you’ll help drive innovation in areas such as fintech, AI and cyber, contributing to existing programmes and leading the development of new, high‑impact projects. You’ll work closely with partners across industry, government and the innovation ecosystem to remove barriers to growth, accelerate collaboration, and promote UK innovation both domestically and internationally.
You’ll be responsible for:
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Leading and delivering innovation projects that enhance the UK’s position as a global FPS innovation centre.
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Developing and managing partnerships across FPS, tech, government and regulators.
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Providing expert policy insight on FPS technology including fintech, AI and cyber.
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Producing high‑quality research, reports and briefings for senior stakeholders
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Representing the City of London Corporation externally at events, panels and stakeholder meetings.
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Contributing to team strategy and identifying opportunities for new innovation initiatives.
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
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Experience working in the UK tech sector (particularly fintech, AI or cyber) or UK financial and professional services.
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A strong track record of delivering complex projects and managing multiple workstreams.
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Excellent research, analytical and writing skills, with experience briefing senior stakeholders.
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Confidence building and maintaining relationships across business, government and regulators.
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The ability to influence and collaborate in complex policy and organisational environments.
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Degree‑level education (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field.
What do we offer?
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Competitive salary with annual reviews.
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Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution currently 21%).
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28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service.
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Learning and development opportunities including professional study support.
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Employee benefits, volunteering opportunities, and staff discounts.
Closing date: 23:59pm on Thursday 7th May 2026
Provisional Interview date: W/C 18th May 2026