Policy Adviser

  • Job Reference: PM-MR-L
  • Date Posted: 15 November 2024
  • Recruiter: Excel Recruitment
  • Location: Central London
  • Remote Working: Some remote working possible
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Research and Policy
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time
  • Contact: Marcus Ratcliff
  • Email: marcus@xlrecruit.com

Job Description

This prestigious membership body is recruiting a Policy Adviser to undertake research and provide analysis of key political and economic issues affecting members, creating effective policy products aimed at influencing key decision-makers across the world.

Key Responsibilities for the Policy Adviser:

  • Produce high-quality policy and research products – including policy position statements and Green Papers - in line with the organisation’s influencing strategy, based on the insight of subject matter experts.
  • Respond to media requests for professional opinion on industry matters, in conjunction with Communications team.
  • Provide advice and insight on issues affecting infrastructure and engineering development, ensuring the organisation continues to remain connected on behalf of members.
  • Identify and attend events to promote policy positions and further develop the organisation’s stakeholder network.
  • Arrange meetings with policymakers to highlight policy positions and latest activity.

Education, Skills, and Experience:

  • Educated to degree standard, or with an equivalent level of experience.
  • Experience of undertaking research, and organising workshops and interviews to collect information.
  • Report-writing, brief-writing, and project management experience.
  • Strong understanding of public policy making processes in government, and excellent written communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
  • Able to work autonomously and manage own workload.

Salary and Details:

  • c£38,000 to c£46,000 per annum.
  • Full-time, permanent position.
  • Office in Central London, with provision to work remotely for part of the week.
  • 25 days’ annual leave, with the ability to buy/sell additional days.
  • Strong pension scheme and private medical insurance.

 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to Marcus today.

A consultant will contact you within 5 days if you are successful with your application.