Policy Advisor

Birmingham
2 weeks ago
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SF Recruitment are working with a business based in Birmingham who are looking for a Policy Advisor to join the team
Up to £35,000
Hybrid

Main purpose of job:
To support the Head of Policy and Director of External Affairs in the delivery of Policy and Public Affairs activity, lead delivery of activity on the local and national economy and innovation, and contribute to identifying, securing and delivering income generating activity.

Key result areas:
The main duties and responsibilities of the role are:

  • Supporting the Head of Policy and Director of External Affairs in the delivery of the policy, research, campaigning and insight & intelligence services activity
  • Leading the policy and public affairs activity on the local and national economy, devolution (across the West Midlands Combined Authority Area and Staffordshire), and innovation - including Artificial
    Intelligence and digitalisation - ensuring that members are informed of key policy and legislative changes that may impact them and advocating on behalf of members to shape stakeholder decision making.
  • Informing and proactively supporting the delivery of Policy-led campaigns activity, particularly in regards to innovation, Artificial Intelligence and digitalisation.
  • Identifying, securing and delivering income-generating research, business engagement and stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Proactively building and developing stakeholder relationships, with public sector organisations such as local councils and the West Midlands Combined Authority, and relevant Patron members to support the policy work.
  • Participating in external engagements, acting as a spokesperson on behalf of the organisation and representing the organisation in stakeholder forums in coordination with the Head of Policy, the Director of External Affairs and the CEO
  • Leading coordination of and chairing regular member events (online and in-person) with the Bank of England.
  • Supporting the delivery of policy activity surrounding major announcements such as the Spring Budget and the Autumn Statement, and maximising opportunities around region wide projects such as the Midlands Rail Hub and the West Midlands Interchange

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