Policy Advisor

We are looking to recruit a policy advisor to join ourpassionate and dedicated policy and knowledge team.
The role of policy advisor is critical in developing theChambers position as a credible voice on behalf of businesses in North EastEngland.
A key aspect of this role is to support the Chamberspolicy team to deliver insight, analysis and campaigns in line our StrongerFairer North East strategy.
The successful candidate will be engaging with membersto develop an effective feedback loop on policy issues to deliver clearoutcomes.
This is a great opportunity to be part of a passionateand hard-working team!

WHATYOULL BE DOING

Responsibilitiesfor the successful candidate include:

• Lead on education, employment and skills policy in line with the Chambers Stronger Fairer North East strategy.


• Organise and deliver the Chambers forums on education, employment and skills and digital to engage members in these sectors.


• Work with the knowledge and research executive to deliver our future leaders forum to engage young professionals in the region.


• Lead on the Chambers reaction to employment and trade statistics.


• Lead policy-led PR and media opportunities to maximise the Chambers influence.


• Develop the Chambers relationship with key stakeholders in the region and represent the Chamber at stakeholder events.


• Working with the Chambers Events team, organise and deliver events to engage members with Chamber campaigns such as our linking business with education event.


• Support Chamber Relationship Managers in resolving representation queries throughout the year.


• Presenting at events to provide updates on policy activity and to gather feedback.


• Regular meetings with the Chambers international trade team to establish the Chambers policy position on trade policy and to help shape the direction of the international trade forum.


• Respond to emerging policy issues and formulate the Chambers position on them.


• Provide regular updates for members via the Chambers website publications and social media.


• Produce briefings for members to inform them of important policy developments and the Chambers position on these issues.


• Liaise with the British Chambers of Commerce on the impact of national policy in the North East.


• Attend Chamber committees and events to engage with members.
  
  Skills and experience are important but what isimportant above all else is character and willingness to learn and achieve. Itis vitally important that we find the right person who fits into our beliefsand culture here at the Chamber., Minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including Math and English.



• Relevant degree or equivalent professional or voluntary experience.


Skills and experience


• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload to achieve agreed deadline and targets.



• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.



• Ability to create, maintain and promote good working relationships.



• Evidence of creative thinking and the ability to work under your own initiative.



• Customer orientated & focused.



• Able to achieve deadlines and targets.



• Attention to detail.



• Ability to interpret and analyse complex information from a range of sources and design plans of activity in response.



• IT skills including knowledge of MS Office applications.



• Interest in current affairs.



• Knowledge of an area of business-related policy an advantage.


Other requirements


• Must be able to work flexible hours, and locations across the region.



• A sense of drive, enthusiasm, hard working and reliable.



• Some travel needed across the North East but do not need access to a car.
  
  We have a great culture at the Chamber andsupporting a healthy work life balance is important to us. We actively promotea professional, engaging, friendly and supportive environment, with our peopleand our members at the heart of everything we do. We offer several benefitsincluding:



• 25 days annual leave, increasing with each year of service, up to 30 days plus public holidays each year



• An additional days leave on your birthday



• Life assurance four-times basic salary



• Contribution to one professional membership each year



• Employee assistance programme



• A motivating, encouraging environment to work in



• Flexible working supporting work life balance, with a mix of home and office working



• Salary exchange pension scheme with 4% Chamber contributions



• Long service awards



• Salary sacrifice schemes, such as: cycle to work and car leasing



• Health cash plan paid by the Chamber and provided by Westfield Health



• Colleague events including summer social and Christmas party