Overview
Senior Policy Specialist Jobs in Greater London, UK at RICS
Location: Greater London
RICS is a global professional body that sets and upholds standards across land, property, construction and infrastructure.
Our regulatory work plays a central role in maintaining confidence in the profession and protecting the public interest. This is underpinned by clear governance, proportionate regulation and policies that are designed to work in practice.
For policy professionals, this means working in an environment where judgement, rigour and credibility genuinely matter.
Role Purpose and
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Policy Specialist, you will shape and deliver regulatory and public policy that is relied upon in practice and subject to public scrutiny. Working within the regulatory side of the organisation, you will play a key role in developing policies that are clear, proportionate and workable, supporting the effective operation of RICS’ regulatory framework.
You will work across a varied portfolio of policy areas, including anti‑money laundering, alternative dispute resolution and the development of new regulatory schemes. You will take ownership of defined policy projects through to delivery, assessing priorities, balancing risk and developing solutions that can be applied in real‑world contexts. The role involves regular engagement with senior internal stakeholders, government departments, regulatory bodies and external partners.
You will join a small, high trust team where people are encouraged to work across policy areas, building breadth of experience while sharing responsibility and supporting one another. This is a substantive role with a high level of autonomy, where you will be trusted to progress work independently and to recognise when more complex or sensitive issues require specialist input, including in an international context.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a portfolio of regulatory and public policy projects across RICS
- Develop and maintain regulatory policies in defined areas such as anti‑money laundering (AML), alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and new regulatory schemes
- Provide clear, proportionate guidance on regulatory policy matters to internal teams, members and firms
- Build effective working relationships with executives, senior managers and non‑executives
- Produce high quality briefings, board and committee papers and presentations
- Represent RICS externally on regulatory policy matters, working with colleagues on projects and initiatives
- Engage with government and regulatory bodies alongside Public Affairs and other internal teams
- Contribute to team resilience through shared ownership of work and mentoring of colleagues
- Plan and manage budgets for individual policy projects
- Manage multiple priorities across the department and wider organisation
About You
You will have experience working in policy or regulatory environments, ideally within a regulator, government, professional body or other regulated organisation. You are comfortable working across new and unfamiliar policy areas and taking responsibility for defined pieces of work through to delivery.
You Will Bring:
- Strong policy and analytical skills, with an understanding of how policy operates in practice
- Confidence using judgement and taking initiative, alongside the self‑awareness to ask questions or seek specialist advice when needed
- Experience working with stakeholders who have differing priorities or perspectives
- The ability to handle reputationally and politically sensitive issues with care and professionalism
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly
- A collaborative, team‑focused approach, contributing to shared ownership and resilience
- Curiosity and motivation to learn, with the ability to develop solutions in complex or emerging areas
Rewards and Benefits
RICS offers a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security and work life balance, including:
- Private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance
- 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays and an office closure over Christmas
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Access to mental health support and staff-led community groups
Equal Opportunity Employer
RICS is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including those with non-traditional career paths.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
How to Apply
Click Apply to complete our short application form. We’d like to understand why this role is a great fit for you, so alongside your CV you’ll be asked to share a brief statement explaining your interest and how your experience aligns with what we’re looking for.
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Title: Senior Policy Specialist
Company: RICS
Location: Greater London, UK
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