Research, develop and communicate the policy work for this trade association.
A leading organisation in a highly regulated, challenging and intellectually demanding sector is seeking a great policy professional to come on board.
Main responsibilities include:
- To research, develop and communicate the policy work of the organisation
- Through intelligent policy output, ensure the organisation are heard in Westminster and represented to the UK, as well as devolved and local governments
- Develop policy positions on a range of complex and high-profile issues, carrying out rigorous research and analysis
- Manage relationships with key decision-makers in Government and form effective stakeholder relations with regulators and other public bodies
- Represent the organisation at meetings with civil servants and MPs
- Provide support, information and make recommendations to senior management
Required skills and experience include:
- Proven policy experience gained from employment, within a government relations environment
- Thorough knowledge of Westminster’s political processes and systems
- Excellent analytical skills in relation to government consultation work and other related documents
- Clear and concise presentational skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent writing skills in relation to the production of in-house reports, briefings and publications
- Excellent communication skills
- A proven ability to plan, prioritise and organise work and resources to ensure deadlines are met