The organisation:

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Ellwood Atfield is delighted to be working with IEMA, the global membership body for anyone wanting to deliver change for a sustainable future. 

IEMA’s members set the global benchmark in sustainability and environmental practice. Our networks around the world are influencing government policies, driving best-practice across business, advancing career sand nurturing talent. IEMA is transforming the world today for a sustainable future. 

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The opportunity:

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IEMA is looking to appoint a Director of Policy and Public Affairs to provide leadership and oversight of IEMA’s policy and engagement work with members and wider stakeholders.

As a Director on the Senior Leadership Team, the role holder will become a leading voice in the sustainability profession, lead the development of policy strategy, empathetically manage the Policy team of 5, and drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure policy initiatives are effectively integrated across the organisation.

As a Senior Director in the business the role holder will also play a key role in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction, providing leadership and insight to drive performance, foster innovation, and ensure alignment with the organisation’s mission and values.

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Main responsibilities include:

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• Lead and set the direction for IEMA’s policy team and engagement programmes with members and link them to external policy-making processes to create high-profile, positive impact with strong narratives and clear positions for members.
• Horizon-scanning to identify developments or trends that have the potential to shape the future of the profession.
• Lead IEMA’s policy and engagement work, ensuring it informs and supports IEMA’s professional standards, CPD, training, corporate partnership, marketing, and communications programmes.
• Work with the Deputy CEO, and also the Relationships and Networking Manager to deliver a range of impactful networking opportunities for senior professionals.
• Lead IEMA’s parliamentary affairs work and engagement with external stakeholders, with a focus on positioning IEMA and the profession as central to putting sustainability at the heart of the economy.
• Lead collaborative relationships with multiple international stakeholders including industry bodies to pool resources and expertise.

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Key skills and experience required:

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• Demonstrable experience of developing policy positions in an environmental and sustainability role.
• Significant experience of leading complex, multi-stakeholder programmes and/or projects.
• Substantial experience of environmental or broader sustainability issues, someone who is able to provide thought leadership and insights to senior policy makers, professionals and decisionmakers.
• Experience of leading, developing and inspiring a high performing team .
• Ability to work cross functionally and routinely share strategies and insights and be able to provide leadership input on companywide projects and initiatives.
• Ideally have experience of working in a membership organisation or professional body, with members and understanding their priorities.

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Reports to: CEO

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Direct reports: 4 x Policy and Engagement Leads and 1 x Public Affairs Officer

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IEMA is committed to equality of opportunity. Anyone will be considered for a role and applications will be welcome from all candidates regardless of background. Over the last three years IEMA has put a significant amount of work behind ensuring that our jobs are accessible for all and that we are nurturing an inclusive and diverse culture. We are also delighted to have achieved the official status of being a Great Place to Work.

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Download the Job Pack

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How to apply:

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For more information, please apply by submitting a cover letter and CV in one document.

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Our purpose is to create important and enduring relationships. We are an equal opportunities employer and promote diversity across our profession to ensure every individual has the opportunity to perform at their best. If you have not done so already, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.

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