7 Policy Director jobs in the United Kingdom

Description

Work hard and make history with Amazonu2019s International Public Policy and Government Affairs Team. The International Public Policy Manager will join a dynamic team that works across Europe, Middle East, Africa, India and Asia Pacific, in support of Amazonu2019s global consumer and digital businesses. Like our business interests, our policy issues are broad, forward-thinking, and driven by what is best for our customers. The International Public Policy team works with a wide range of national, local, and supranational policymakers, industry organizations, and non-governmental organizations across policy issues spanning the consumer and commercial environment - including but not limited to digital technology, consumer affairs, connectivity, economic development, e-commerce exports, logistics, devices, and tax.



This role will support advocacy and outreach to policymakers for Project Kuiper, Amazonu2019s initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.



Key job responsibilities

The Senior Manager will work closely with cross-functional Kuiper teams, including Regulatory, Business, and Legal, to drive campaigns and manage senior policymaker engagement across Sub-Saharan Africa, including defining strategy, executing advocacy campaigns, and managing engagement with multilateral and regional organizations, as appropriate. The Senior Manager will communicate with consultants and trade associations and represent the company at conferences and meetings. The Senior Manager will also be able to immediately and directly enhance Amazonu2019s advocacy on a broad range of telecoms and space-related policy issues. The position may be based in London or another location in Sub-Saharan Africa where Amazon has corporate offices.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

- Relevant experience dealing with the international legislative and regulatory policy process, preferable within the telecoms, connectivity, space, or technology industries.

- Relevant experience in advocacy and using spoken and written arguments to persuade and inform.

Preferred Qualifications

- Advanced degree in relevant field.

- Availability to travel domestically and internationally, as appropriate.

- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately (written and oral).

- Strong knowledge of connectivity/telecoms, spectrum, space, or other regulated industry policy issues.

- Able to demonstrate experience through previous work within companies, consultancies, trade associations, the government, or equivalent organizations

- Able to demonstrate relevant regional experience across multiple countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.

- Sets a course in the face of ambiguity to deliver independently, asking the right questions, clearing blockers, and escalating appropriately. Self-starter who can take general direction and produce specific results.

- Strong interpersonal skills and highly collaborative.

- Demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at all corporate and political levels. Ability to work with technical and specialized teams to distill factual, relevant and easily understandable talking points and other messaging, and persuasively deliver it to relevant audiences.

- Maintains highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality, and integrity, with strongest professional reputation in the industry.

- Ability to identify key technical aspects pertaining to corporate operations in legislative and regulatory proposals, understand business implications, and synthesize for internal and external customers.

- Ability to influence, negotiate with, and effectively persuade others. Must be flexible and demonstrate strong judgment / decision-making skills, and political acumen and awareness.

- Ability to think critically, process data from multiple sources, forecast potential scenarios, prioritize based on probability and desired outcome, and recommend a best course of action.



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Applications from those with European language skills - in addition to a high professional standard of written and spoken English - are particularly welcome. Our team is based across the UK, Belgium, Germany and beyond Europe, in Canada and the US. We are seeking to fill this role in the UK, in one of our London or Bristol offices but the position will involve work with colleagues and partners across our network of offices in Europe and the rest of the world.
+ This is a key role within our team, and we would _typically_ require around 10 or more years' relevant experience.
+ You will **manage and/or direct a diverse range of environmental policy projects** within thematic areas, including water, air quality, chemicals, industrial emissions, waste, etc., ensuring projects are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget.
+ You will **bring expertise in policy impact assessment and evaluation, cost-benefit and socio-economic analysis** to the team, providing guidance and mentorship to younger staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
+ You will **actively engage with clients and stakeholders from the public and private sectors** , building and maintaining relationships to identify new business opportunities. You will successfully win new environmental policy projects through **effective proposal writing** and presentations.
+ You will collaborate with the team to **develop and implement long-term strategies** for the environmental policy team.
+ You will drive policy advancements in our thematic areas by leveraging research, data-driven analysis, and evidence-based recommendations.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
**Technical experience**
+ **Postgraduate qualification** in environmental policy / science / technology, chemistry, economics, engineering, similar.
+ **Professional experience** of environmental or policy analysis. Relevant work experience in leading and delivering government policy Evaluations, and Impact Assessments, or a related area. This may be within a consultancy, government, research agency/think tank, NGO or private sector / industry organisation or relevant placement.
+ Strong expertise in policy evaluation and impact assessment methodologies, using data-driven approaches to inform decision-making and policy recommendations.
+ Proficiency in analysing complex environmental policy issues, identifying challenges, and proposing evidence-based solutions.
+ Demonstrable research skills / experience: this may be via collection and analysis of data, summarising and critically evaluating literature, stakeholder interviewing, for example.
+ Understanding of analytical techniques such as: survey design and execution; market analysis; and socio-economic analysis.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present findings, policy recommendations, and project updates to clients, stakeholders, and the broader public. Excellent communication skills and ability to write clear and concise reports in English.
**Project management experience**
+ Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a portfolio of environmental policy projects, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are of high quality.
+ Experience in budgeting, resource allocation, client and subcontractor management and project planning to achieve successful project outcomes.
**Strategy and commercial experience**
+ Proven track record in winning new environmental policy projects and contracts, including successful proposal writing and client engagement.
+ Participation in the development and implementation of the team's environmental policy strategy to drive growth and achieve long-term objectives.
**Staff management**
+ Communication and interpersonal skills to mentor and develop team members, fostering a cohesive and high-performing team environment.
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+ fluence the development and improvement of environmental policies in the UK, EU and beyond, addressing some of the most challenging issues we face.

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Communications & Corporate/External Affairs
**Job Sub** **Function:**
Government Affairs & Policy
**Job Category:**
Professional
**All Job Posting Locations:**
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
**Job Description:**
**Purpose**
Provide strategic leadership and direction on the implementation of J&J IM's government affairs strategy in the UK. Strategically appraise the external environment and interact with government officials, parliamentarians, and system stakeholder to represent J&J IM's priorities and maintain patient access across individual therapeutic areas.
**Above brand Government Affairs**
+ Support the Director of Health Affairs to build and execute a coherent, integrated government affairs strategy for J&J IM.
+ Deliver J&J IM's government affairs strategy for the commercial environment in the UK, working internally and externally on issues such as NICE reform and VPAG.
+ Actively engage on Government policy initiatives (e.g Industrial Strategy, Life Science Sector Plan, NHS 10 year plan, budget discussions) to ensuring J&J's positions are appropriately communicated.
+ Represent J&J IM within trade bodies (ABPI) and industry groups
+ Keep senior colleagues up to date on political and policy developments and initiatives, thus ensuring an integrated external affairs approach.
+ Actively contribute to wider Patient Access team discussions, to shape the J&J IM patient access strategy
+ Develop effective networks and relationships with key external stakeholders including, but not restricted to Ministers, Civil Servants, Parliamentarians, Political Advisers and Officials, Think Tanks and Academia.
+ Raise the profile of J&J to positively create an understanding of the company's impact on the healthcare environment in the UK.
**Brand Government Affairs - CVT/therapeutic areas**
+ Become core member of therapeutic area cross functional teams and design, lead and manage the implementation of impactful Government Affairs, policy and healthcare system plans/projects
+ Interpret key developments in government and health policy, identify the opportunities and threats to the business and develop appropriate plans to compliantly engage in health policy development, in line with the cross functional team's strategic and commercial objectives.
+ Manage risk - Provide expert counsel and identify specific actions related to government and healthcare system policy for identified issues to J&J IM UK senior management.
+ Develop briefing documents, presentations and other communication materials for internal and external audiences
+ Maintain relationships with senior colleagues across the UK to ensure that synergies in the J&J Government Affairs approach can be harmonised, leveraged and best practice shared.
**Other activities:**
+ Manage third party agencies to deliver on time and budget
+ Review literature; refer to websites; subscribe to email alerts; attend conferences, courses and discuss developments with colleagues, to keep up to date on the latest NHS, Government and third sector policies.
+ Keep abreast of changes in the health system and understand implications for our current and future products.

Prospectus is delighted to be collaborating with a bold and impactful anti-poverty charity to support with the appointment of an Interim Director of Campaigns and Policy.

As Director of Campaigns and Policy, you will come into the organisation during a period of transition, providing strategic leadership and direction to the campaigns and policy team for the next 6 months. You will be responsible for the management and leadership of the team during this period, whilst overseeing the effective delivery of the organisations campaign’s function, ensuring maximum engagement and enthusiastic representation of the charity.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with significant campaigns experience, covering the design, development, and implementation of innovative campaigns, both digitally and offline. You will be an experienced and enthusiastic team leader with substantial management experience who embodies the essence of collaboration. You will also be an excellent communicator with the ability to engage with and influence stakeholders at all levels. Most importantly, you will bring energy and zeal to contribute to the organisation's mission to smash global poverty.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you need any support with your application, please contact Matt Till on Prospectus.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

For the best candidate experience, we recommend applying for the position as soon as possible.

Policy and Public Affairs Officer

We’re looking for a passionate and politically savvy Policy and Public Affairs Officer to help shape the future of foster care in Wales at a time of exciting political opportunity.

Position:

Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Wales)nLocation:

Hybrid with weekly travel to the Cardiff officenSalary:

£27,405 – £32,480 per annumnContract:

Permanent, full time – 35 hours per weeknClosing Date:

Sunday 27th July, 12amnInterview Date:

Monday 4th August (Cardiff office)nWhat you’ll be doing:nThis is a pivotal role within the UK-wide policy and campaigns team, influencing Welsh policy to improve the lives of children in foster care and the families who support them. With elections in the Senedd on the horizon, you’ll have a real opportunity to bring about change through political engagement, stakeholder influence and youth-led campaigning.nKey objectives include:

Influencing parliamentary and policy-making processes in WalesnDelivering high-impact campaigns and research projectsnSupporting the young people’s advisory board and amplifying lived experiencenProducing high-quality written materials for policy, campaigns and membersnContributing to UK-wide projects and cross-team collaboration

Who we’re looking for:nThis is a brilliant opportunity for someone with policy and campaigning experience who is passionate about improving outcomes for children in foster care. You’ll need to be confident building relationships with politicians, government figures and people with lived experience, and skilled at producing credible, evidence-based materials that influence decision-makers.nWe’re especially keen to hear from people with:

Knowledge of the Welsh policy landscape and children’s social carenExperience supporting youth-led or lived experience campaigningnA strong understanding of influencing and policy developmentnExcellent written and verbal communication skills

At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the role – even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.nIn return:

38 days leave (including bank holidays)nFlexible and hybrid workingnA range of family friendly and fostering friendly leave optionsnEnhanced maternity, adoption and sick payn24/7 Employee Assistance HelplinenPension and life assurancenContribution to eye tests and lensesnSeason ticket loans

Our commitment to diversity:nWe welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly under-represented communities. If you are care experienced and meet the minimum criteria, you’ll be guaranteed an interview. Applicants with disabilities can request reasonable adjustments. We also consider job-share arrangements for all roles.nOther roles you may have experience of could include:

Policy Officer, Campaigns Officer, Public Affairs Adviser, Government Relations Officer, Children’s Social Care Policy Officer, Youth Engagement Lead, Advocacy Officer, External Affairs Officer.