Policy Manager

The Opportunity

• The Policy Manager is in charge of delivering policy advice and support across the organisation and to wider industry stakeholders

Main Responsibilities:

• Deliver policy advice and support across the organisation and to wider industry stakeholders and members
• Deliver high-quality services for industry stakeholders, including the Department of Transport
• Lead policy development on a range of issues impacting the travel system to deliver better outcomes for customers (passengers and freight) and external funders
• Develop ideas aligned to our business priorities that are effective at stimulating change in industry

Key skills and experience:

• Strong at cultivating and maintain strong relationship skills with external contacts
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills
• Ability to structure, substantiate, draft and then communicate compelling policy positions and briefing
• Knowledge of how EU and UK Government works
• Desirable
• Prior experience/understanding of transport policy

How to apply
To apply for this position please submit a copy of your CV via the “Apply for this position” button. For more information, please contact Caitlin (Caitlin@ellwoodatfield.com).

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