Director of policy and public affairs

Are you a senior level Policy and Public Affairs professional seeking the opportunity to make a real difference in an important and ever evolving sector? The opportunity to lead on policy development for a leading trade organisation in the UK tourism industry. This well-established, respected trade organisation plays a strategic role in promoting best practice and assisting members in delivering quality and reputable services for the benefit of a growing consumer base. The Director of Policy and Public Affairs plays a key role as a collective voice for the sectors locally and nationally through lobbying of both central and devolved governments to help shape the development of future policy and legislation. The main area of this key l role is to focus primarily on all aspects of Government rsquo; interventions that affect the industry products, services and sectors across the UK. To discuss and develop a UK-wide policy strategy with particular focus on additional content for the website, webinars, and member events. Applicants will need a firm appreciation of and direct experience of lobbying, interacting with all sectors of the civil service, UK parliament and the mechanisms of devolved governments. A role where you will be able to make a real and positive impact on the members of the organisation and wider audience? WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING. As the lead on Policy and Public Affairs you will be the contact members, UK and devolved Government and the media. Key responsibilities * Lobbying the UK and devolved Governments and Opposition: via electronic and face to face meetings; through collaboration with other lobbying associations where appropriate, and via direct correspondence * Monitoring, writing, and submitting relevant consultation responses. * Contributing to the regular member rsquo;s e-newsletter and quarterly Business magazine on all policy matters across the UK. * Contributing policy articles for publication on the members rsquo; facing website * Responding to policy technical questions from members on industry specific issues * Creating, developing and analysing research surveys of membership with support from the Directorate on policy issues * Building constructive working relationships with policy and decision-makers across Whitehall and devolved governments and other stakeholders * Skills knowledge and expertise that will enable you to thrive and excel in this role * Ability to digest and summarise complex and often technical documents, and to communicate key points clearly and concisely. * Ability to conduct research, monitoring, and data analysis. * Ability to build positive relationships and develop potential partnerships with a wide range of agencies and politicians. * Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with a wide range of audiences. * Ability to contribute to projects in terms of planning, implementation, and evaluation. * Ability to work flexibly to respond to changing needs of the industries. * Experience in organising meetings, taking minutes and helping to stage events, webinars and advisory forums essential. * A working knowledge of the UK tourism industry in general would be a bonus. * A para-legal background, or experience working in a trade association would be advantageous but not essential. Offer package. * Competitive salary * Working with team of collaborative knowledgeable professionals who are engaged and passionate about the organisation. * Core 36.5 hours * Excellent Pension scheme * Life Insurance * 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays * Flexible working options (Hybrid) with pleasant, refurbished office environment. Easily accessible via public transport (and parking?) If you have the skills an ability to meet this role, please APPLY now. We look forward to hearing from you. You will receive a response from our Resourcing Partner within 7 days of you application with further details of full job description and next steps. They will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your interest in our role