Job Description

Regional Manager

66,500 per annum

East Midlands

Permanent

Remote

Are you a strategic relationship builder with a passion for driving impact across communities? Join us as a Regional Manager and lead the charge in shaping engagement strategies that make a real difference. In this pivotal role, you'll represent our organisation to key stakeholders across sectors, foster collaboration, and deliver initiatives that improve financial wellbeing for those who need it most. If you thrive on influencing, networking, and turning strategy into action, this is your opportunity to make your region stronger and more connected.

Role Overview

The Regional Manager will report directly to England Partnership & Engagement Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for:

Key Responsibilities:

Represent the organisation with external stakeholders across private, public, and third sectors.

Develop and implement the engagement strategy and business plan for the region.

Drive increased traffic and engagement with our guidance and services to support improved business and customer outcomes.

Grow awareness of and trust in our brands.

Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure regional delivery aligns with overall business strategy.

Plan and deliver forums and events, manage communications and external affairs in the region to improve customer access to help and support.

Share strategic approaches and good practices related to debt, money, and pensions advice with external stakeholders.

Identify and manage reputational risks within the region.

Engage with employers to improve employee management of money, debt, and pensions.

Foster collaboration between organisations in the region to maximise impact.

Support marketing campaigns and deliver local media interviews as applicable.

Provide insights from external interactions to shape future strategy.

You will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience.

Expertise in relationship and key account management with a proven ability to influence and engage organisations.

Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of organisations in both private and public sectors.

Strong understanding of local policy and its relevance to organisational goals.

Experience in the Money, Debt, Pensions, and advice sector is highly desirable.

Proven track record of meeting and exceeding targets.

Excellent presentation and networking skills.

Demonstrable project management skills.

Self-motivated with a drive to succeed.

Must

have a driving licence and access to a vehicle.

About Us

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.

At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values - caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We're not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:

Caring

We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.

Connecting

We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.

Transforming

We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.

Our Inclusive Working Environment

By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to "bring their whole selves to work."

Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women's health, men's health, ethnicity, and diversity.

What We Offer

Generous Annual Leave - 30 days plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme - contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)

Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains

Cycle to work Scheme

Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs

Life assurance scheme

Give as you earn scheme

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)

Enhanced family and sick pay

Paid volunteering (2 days a year)

Recognition Scheme

Discounts portal to numerous retailers

Flexible Working

At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Career Development

In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.

Reserve List

If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.

Application Process

The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: recruitment@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.

Please note:

The Money and Pensions Service requires all candidates to have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Step 1: Submit Your Application

Open: 02nd January | Deadline: 18th January

Your application will consist of your most up to date CV detailing your experience and a covering letter to highlight your skills in how you meet the essential criteria. This cover letter should be no more than 1,000 words.

Step 2: Telephone Interview

Between: 05th January - 20th January

Candidates who meet the initial criteria will be invited to a friendly, informal telephone interview with the Reed team. This is an opportunity to discuss your experience and gain further insight into the role.

Step 3: Final Stage Interview

Week commencing: 26th January (Subject to change)

The final stage of the interview process will be held virtually and will focus on a series of competency-based questions designed to assess your skills and experience.

Job Reference:

MaPS01048

Close Date:

18.01.26

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 66,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexitime Work from home
Work Location: Remote