Our client is a leading trade association for its sector recognised for its powerful campaigning and influence within government.
They are currently looking for an experienced Policy Advisor to play a proactive part in influencing and shaping the trade association's position on key strategic campaign issues.
Key responsibilities:
Campaigns and Policy:
- Responsibility for the development and delivery of trade policies relating to payment and credit issues, built on sound evidence and analysis;
- Responsibility for the work programmes and Action Groups through the development of detailed submissions responding to relevant public consultations and related external engagement;
- Liaise across with colleagues to ensure that policies are co-ordinated across the business.
Communications:
- Produce briefing papers, policy documents, newsletters and other written communications;
- Make presentations to industry and stakeholder conferences and meetings;
- Prepare responses with members to UK and European Government consultations.
Stakeholder relations:
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships within the UK government, relevant regulatory authorities, other trade associations and commercial organisations;
- Work closely with the Corporate Affairs team to develop relationships with relevant political contacts on payments and credit issues.
Candidate requirements:
- An excellent communicator with a strong policy background in financial services matters or similar;
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of legislation and current policy framework relating to consumer finance;
- Credibility to work alongside senior management and to build strong relationships;
- A trusted and pro-active team player, supporting team colleagues in driving a culture of constant improvement.