Public Affairs and Policy Manager

• The Public Affairs and Policy Manager will play a crucial role in helping to determine and shape the Organisation's policy goals and how best to achieve them
• Develop and implement effective public affairs strategies
• Lead on policy formulation and advocacy
• Engage with stakeholders and influence public policy
• Keep abreast of the political landscape and its impact on the business services sector
• Produce clear, concise and authoritative policy materials based on evidence, including reports, policy positions, briefings and responses to Government consultations.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure alignment of public affairs activities
• Manage relationships with external agencies and partners
• Conduct and or commission qualitative and quantitative research utilising community contacts, government statistics and other data sources
• Lead policy team and colleagues to develop and implement high profile campaigns on key issues affecting the Organisation's members

• An academic background in Public Policy, Politics or a related field
• Proven experience of analysing, developing and influencing policy at the national and local level and formulating policy recommendations
• Demonstrable experience in a public affairs and policy role
• Experience of running and managing research projects, using a variety of mixed -methods, confident in analysing complex datasets.
• Excellent knowledge of the UK political system and business services sector
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• The ability to think strategically and work collaboratively
• Experience of campaigning work at a national level and/or local level, including experience of working directly with MPs or Peers and/or with local government and Councillors, and of using a range of campaigning methods

• Competitive salary package

Michael Page