Job Opportunity (London) – Policy Manager
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Job Details
Salary Range: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum
Location: London/UK
Working Structure: Hybrid office/home working
Contract: Permanent
To Apply: Submit your resume, cover letter and a professional work sample, such as policy paper/brief or statement brief on a policy-related project you managed to: lwalker@babinc.org
Submission Deadline: 22 December 2021
To Note: Interview timeslots will be scheduled on a rolling basis with no interviews over the holiday office closure from 24 December 2021 to 4 January 2022.
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BritishAmericanÌýBusiness is the leading transatlantic trade associationÌýincorporatingÌýthe British-American Chamber of Commerce in the US and the American Chamber of Commerce in the UK.ÌýWe are committed to strengthening the economic corridor between the United States and the United Kingdom by supporting policies and actions that protect and enhance the environment for transatlantic trade and investment on behalf of our members.ÌýWe convene and serve a growing network of companies and business leaders through networking opportunities, bespoke programming and marketing platforms.ÌýWe actively promote trade and investment and support those who make the transatlantic corridor part of their business growth ambition.Ìý
Role SummaryÌý
Based inÌýLondonÌýUK,Ìýthe Policy ManagerÌýis the core resource at ÐßÐßÊÓƵÌýLondonÌýforÌýÐßÐßÊÓƵ’s policy portfolio. This includes, the direct account management of policyÌýmember companyÌýaccounts, involvement in activities aimed at members of the policy group, the administration lead on the policy group and the ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Policy Steering Committee, as well asÌýsupportingÌýthe production of regular, ‘above-market’Ìýpolicy content. The Policy Manager works closely withÌýÐßÐßÊÓƵ leadership includingÌýthe CEO, Executive Director London andÌýother members of theÌýNew York and LondonÌýteamsÌýwith the overall ambition and task to strengthen and grow the portfolio furtherÌýand attract new member companiesÌýon the strength of the policy work.ÌýPolicy is at the heart of our work andÌýour reputation depends on being accurate,Ìývisible and relevant to UK and USA businessesÌýand governments.ÌýÌý
The role includesÌýa variety of responsibilities, ranging fromÌýresearch, writing, project management, liaison with companies and stakeholders, as well asÌýstrategic planning and oversight ofÌýdesignated projects.ÌýTheÌýPolicy ManagerÌýis an integral part of the ÐßÐßÊÓƵ teamÌýand he/sheÌýworks closely with all members of the teamÌýin LondonÌýand relevant counterparts in the ÐßÐßÊÓƵ New York office.ÌýÌýThere is great potential forÌýprogression within this role for a driven andÌýenterprising postÌýholder.ÌýÌý
ResponsibilitiesÌý
Account ManagementÌýand RecruitmentÌýÌý
- Manage and proactively engage all policy accounts within the network to ensure high retention and engagement rate as well asÌýincorporatingÌýmember feedback into policy activities/work.Ìý
- Proactively engage relevant non-member companies active in the policy portfolio to build a pipeline of credible prospects.Ìý
ContentÌýProductionÌýÌý
- DeliverÌýthe production of regular commentaries, briefings, position papers, and statements, reflecting core priorities of ÐßÐßÊÓƵ’s policy portfolio (‘Policy Agenda’), but also ever evolving policy matters of interest to the ÐßÐßÊÓƵ membership.ÌýÌý
- DeliverÌýon theÌýcontent production for relevant annual and campaign-linked ÐßÐßÊÓƵ policy publications.ÌýSupport on the fundraising for the policyÌýportfolio (Policy Agenda or equivalent projects).Ìý
AdministrationÌýÌý
- Lead on the administrative support function for ÐßÐßÊÓƵ’s Policy Steering Committee.ÌýEnsure regularity, visibility and engagement, and lead on its expansion according to its criteria.ÌýÌý
- Lead on the administration of ÐßÐßÊÓƵ’s Policy Group, ensure all relevant contacts are up to date and organised according to relevance and interest.ÌýÌý
External EngagementÌýÌý
- SupportÌýon the creation of events and programmes that support the production of content and/or lead to the production of content.Ìý
- Lead on expandingÌýÐßÐßÊÓƵ’s network of relevant contacts from external stakeholders, particularly in government, think tanks, trade associationsÌýand corporate public & government affairs.ÌýÌý
Media/PressÌýÌý
- Contribute to any policy-related pressÌýinterviews andÌýreleases, external communication and press work, as required.ÌýÌý
Research & Counsel Ìý
- Act as a ‘to go to’ resource within the team for any relevant policy matter affecting companies in the transatlantic corridor.ÌýÌý
- Provide counsel and support to theÌýChiefÌýPolicy & TradeÌýOfficerÌýand the CEO on current developments on policy matters relevant to ÐßÐßÊÓƵ.Ìý
Additional ResponsibilitiesÌý
The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.ÌýÌý
Personal ProfileÌý
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EssentialÌý |
DesirableÌý |
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| Skills and ExperienceÌý | A university degree or equivalent experienceÌý | XÌý | Ìý |
| An advanced degree in a relevant fieldÌý | Ìý | XÌý | |
| High-level of verbal and written communication skills (in business English)Ìý | XÌý | Ìý | |
| Excellent analytical skills, combined with critical and creative thinkingÌý | XÌý | Ìý | |
| Commercial Awareness and abilityÌýtoÌýarticulate persuasively the benefits of membership andÌýengagement with ÐßÐßÊÓƵ activitiesÌý | XÌý | Ìý | |
| Proven ability to read, understand, and most importantly, to write detailed policy submissions on variousÌýtopics, including unfamiliar issues.ÌýÌý | XÌý | Ìý | |
| Proven track record of working in a policy role in a company or organisationÌý | XÌý | Ìý | |
| Ideally, an existing network of key stakeholders in UK/US governments, businesses and academiaÌý | Ìý | XÌý | |
| Ability to speak and engage with senior representatives in business andÌýUK and US GovernmentsÌý | XÌý | Ìý | |
| Ìý | Ability to quickly understand the mission, business model, and way of communication in the organisationÌý | XÌý | Ìý |
| Ìý | Comfortable with speaking publicly and able to talk with confidenceÌýbacked by substance.Ìý | XÌý | Ìý |
| Personal AttributesÌý | Dynamic andÌýenthusiasticÌýÌý | XÌý | Ìý |
| A personal drive for growthÌý | XÌý | Ìý | |
| Passion for change and improvementÌý | XÌý | Ìý | |
| A team player who values collaboration and team spiritÌý | XÌý | Ìý | |
| Ìý | Positive, proactive and solution-orientedÌý | XÌý | Ìý |
| Ìý | Low ego, with emotional maturity and patienceÌý | XÌý | Ìý |
| Ìý | Drive to set and be an example for othersÌý | XÌý | Ìý |
| Ìý | Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlinesÌý | XÌý | Ìý |
| Ìý | Openness to be active and visible on social mediaÌý | XÌý | Ìý |
| Ìý | Openness to engage inÌýfundraising andÌýbusiness developmentÌý | XÌý | Ìý |
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As an equalÌýopportunitiesÌýemployer, ÐßÐßÊÓƵ is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.Ìý
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join ÐßÐßÊÓƵ.Ìý
Applicants will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the U.K. at interviewÌýstage.Ìý