Senior Policy & Proposition Manager (Pensions)

Job summary

Senior Policy & Proposition Manager (Pensions)

£83,000 per annum

Bedford

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Ready to make a real difference? Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as our Senior Policy and Proposition Manager. This is your chance to play a meaningful role in helping people across the UK build stronger financial futures and to do it as part of a supportive, energetic team.

Why This Role Matters

This role leads on the development and continuous improvement of MaPS’ pensions propositions, ensuring they stay aligned with emerging user needs, the MaPS Strategic Plan, evolving Government policy and the UK Strategy for Financial Wellbeing.

By working closely with DWP and translating emerging policy into practical, high‑quality services, the role ensures people receive accurate, impactful pensions guidance to help them plan for and in retirement. It also drives strong collaboration across MaPS so that the organisation can effectively support those most in need and improve financial wellbeing across the UK.

You’ll join a team that’s passionate, collaborative, and driven by the belief that financial confidence should be something everyone can access.

About Us

MaPS is based in bright, modern offices in Bedford, and we’re here to help people across the UK feel more confident and informed about their money.

Our values guide how we work together:

• Caring – for colleagues and the communities we support
• Connecting – building supportive, positive relationships
• Transforming – creating impact that truly matters

We’re proud to foster an inclusive, welcoming culture. Our colleague networks include LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health and ethnicity groups — and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Job description

• Lead and manage end to end delivery of pension and retirement propositions, that deliver for those most in need and supports both the UK Strategy for Financial Wellbeing and MaPS strategic plan.
• Be responsible for the delivery of pensions guidance proposition continuous improvement
• To work closely with DWP to ensure that MaPS policy positions align with emerging broader Government policy.
• To understand the impact of emerging policy on MaPS services and propositions.
• Lead matrix working across the organisation, including, working closely with guidance services teams to ensure that we are delivering a high-quality and effective propositions for those most in need.

Key Accountabilities

• To develop and articulate policy positions, working with Strategy Policy and Governance that are aligned with MaPS strategic plan.
• Communicate MaPS policy and strategic positions effectively to both internal and external stakeholders, including Senior Leadership.
  
  • Support the Head of Money & Pensions Policy and Propositions, representing MaPS externally with key stakeholders and at speaking events.
• Lead and manage end to end delivery of pension and retirement propositions, that deliver for those most in need.
• Understand stakeholder requirements (customers, policy makers, guidance services) to design and develop propositions.
• Lead on the delivery of pensions guidance proposition continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships into central Government and regulators.
• Engage colleagues across the organisation to ensure teams and functions understand key policy risks and opportunities and proposition implications in own areas of responsibility.
• Positively contribute to the team culture of openness and shared problem-solving, where open communication and challenge are the norm.

Person specification

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

Essential:

• A deep experience/knowledge of pensions and retirement in the UK.
• Experience working in pension proposition development, policy or pension consulting.
• Experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to communicate complex issues clearly and confidently to non-technical audiences, face-to-face and in compelling consultation responses and briefings.
• Capability to plan and manage projects and tasks flexibly and adaptively, keeping track of timelines, budgets, and ensuring high quality propositions.

Benefits

• 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension (2:1 matched contribution up to 10%)
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme (up to £3,000)
• Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
• Life assurance
• EAP Assist & Life
• Enhanced family and sick pay
• 2 paid volunteering days
• Recognition scheme
• Retail discounts portal

Flexible Working

We believe work should fit around life. This Bedford‑based role offers genuine flexibility so you can balance work, family, and personal commitments. We come together for purposeful team collaboration to stay connected and drive great results.

Career Development
We love supporting internal growth and progression, while continuing to follow fair and open Civil Service recruitment practices.

Important Information About Applying

• Please apply only via official MaPS links - we can’t accept applications via email or unauthorised sites.
• MaPS is unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Reserve List: If you're successful at interview, we may place you on a reserve list for up to 6 months. If a similar role becomes available, you may be offered it without the need for another assessment.

If you believe your application hasn’t followed the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles, you can contact resourcing@maps.org.uk. If unresolved, you may then contact the Civil Service Commission.

Job Reference: MaPS01147

Close Date: 13/04/2026

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

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Selection process details

Our Recruitment Process

We keep things simple, fair, and transparent:

Step 1: Submit Your Application

Open: 30/03/2026 , Deadline: 13/04/2026

To apply, please submit the following document:

1. Your most up-to-date CV
2. 2. A cover letter outlining why you are suitable for the role

Step 2: Telephone Interview

Between 30/03/2026 – 15/04/2026

If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a telephone interview with one of our recruiters. This is an opportunity to:

• Discuss your experience in more detail
• Learn more about the role and our organisation
• Ask any questions you may have

Step 3: Final Stage Interview

Hosted from 23/04/2026

Successful candidates from the telephone interview will be invited to attend a remote interview over Microsoft Teams. This stage will include:

• A series of competency-based interview questions

We follow fair, open, and merit‑based recruitment in line with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.

Everything we do aligns with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Working for the Civil Service

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : sophie rigney
• Email : sophie.rigey@reed.com

Recruitment team

• Email : sophie.rigney@reed.com