SMMT is recruiting for a Policy Officer for a 9 Month fixed term contract.
Purpose of the Post:
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To monitor, analyse, report and identify suggestions on all policy issues relevant to the automotive industry.
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To research and draft reports and consultation responses on current issues in support of SMMT policy development.
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To support all aspects of SMMT’s UK and EU political communication and engagement programme
Qualifications/Skills/Attributes required:
- Graduate level with previous experience in a public affairs or policy roles
- Strong analytical, presentation and written skills
- Experienced in compiling accurate and reliable briefings and reports as well as delivery of presentations
- Evidence of good time management, job prioritising skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Highly motivated team player, self-starter, eager to learn and contribute to policy development and relationship management in a small team context
- Knowledge (and ideally experience) of UK and/or European parliamentary and legislative processes
Main duties include:
Policy development & coordination
- To monitor, analyse and provide regular briefings on all relevant political and industry issues for members and across the SMMT
- To write regular policy newsletters and manage their internal and external dissemination
- To support the development of SMMT policy positions, consultation responses and lobbying materials in liaison with members, key SMMT departments and other stakeholders (e.g. CBI, ACEA)
- To attend and support all relevant SMMT committees/sections on policy developments as required
- To assist and support the work and organisation of the Policy Co-ordination Committee
- To support ad hoc research projects and events
Government relations
- To support all aspects of the planning and delivery of SMMT’s UK and EU political communications programme
- To develop, manage and update SMMT’s political contact database
- To assist in delivering the SMMT party conference programme, All Party Parliamentary Motor Group secretariat and other projects, events and meetings as required
- To liaise with key SMMT political contacts, officials and stakeholders as required
Cross-departmental support
- To support the work of other teams in the department and across SMMT as and when policy input is required
Salary and benefits package:
The package includes private medical insurance, company pension scheme, flexi time, 25 days annual leave, childcare vouchers, interest free season ticket loan (after 6 months).
Deadline for Applications:
7 November 2014
Method of Application:
Prospective candidates should e-mail jobsweb@smmt.co.uk with a CV and covering letter quoting your salary expectations.
Early applications are encouraged as interviews will take place and the position offered before this date if a suitable candidate is found.
