Murray McIntosh are proud to be working on behalf of our client, The Quoted Companies Alliance, to appoint a new Head of Policy and Communications to develop their policy positions and manage policy campaigns.
Main Responsibilities:
Policy:
- Developing and executing campaigns on key policy issues;
- Drafting proactive policy positions and communicating these to other relevant organisations, government officials and regulators;
- Managing the Quoted Companies Alliance’s seven Expert Groups (made up of professionals covering financial reporting, corporate governance, tax, secondary market, share schemes, legal and corporate finance issues);
- Managing the policy team;
- Reporting to Chief Executive/Board on policy developments/key issues;
- Monitoring policy issues in relevant Government/EU dossiers;
- Liaising with Expert Group members to develop policy positions or consultation responses;
- Submitting responses to consultation papers and ensuring a clear policy position is articulated;
- Coordinating the revision of the Expert Groups’ technical guides (including the QCA’s Corporate Governance Code);
- Maintaining relationship and liaising with EuropeanIssuers, their European membership organisation representing issuers;
- Meeting with regulators and policymakers on policy issues to communicate QCA policy positions;
- Sitting on various groups as a QCA representative, including the EI Policy Committee and the IRSG Expert and Engagement Group.
Communications:
- Writing content for internal newsletters and other communications;
- Managing regular communication with media and outside world;
- Liaising with the Head of Marketing & Events on communications strategy and activities;
- Liaising with the Head of Membership on communications to members and non members;
- Maintaining relationship and liaising with other stakeholders and counterparts.
Necessary Skills/ Experience:
- Experience of policymaking, regulation and campaigning;
- Knowledge of UK/EU legislative procedures;
- Experience liaising with Government/EU institutions in a similar role;
- Knowledge of equity markets is desirable.