Head of Road Freight Policy and Strategy

6 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Logistics UK Full time
About Logistics UK

Logistics UK, a leading business group in the UK, represents the entire industry, encompassing road, rail, sea, and air sectors, as well as buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses rely on efficient goods movement.

An effective supply chain is crucial for the UK's economic prosperity, directly impacting over 7 million people employed in making, selling, and moving goods that affect everyone everywhere. With Brexit, technological advancements, and other disruptive forces driving changes in goods movement across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more vital to the UK's economic success.

Job Summary
  • Be the owner of Logistics UK's safe and efficient road freight policy theme, driving forward the organization's goals for this policy area.
  • Develop and implement strategies to achieve Logistics UK's objectives for this policy theme, collaborating with colleagues across the Directorate and the business.
  • Own and develop the regional program of English Freight Councils, increasing attendance and ensuring meetings provide valuable insights and member engagement.
  • Build and maintain a high level of knowledge across all policy areas in the policy portfolio, proactively monitoring and briefing on new and emerging topics, and educating colleagues as necessary to support collaboration.
  • Proactively develop policy proposals and positions, with member input, to lead the debate and shape government and stakeholder thinking.
  • Develop relationships with decision-makers and carry out effective engagement, as well as supporting individual Freight Council Secretaries with relevant regional policy development and engagement.
  • Own and deliver Logistics UK's policy report ahead of each regional Freight Council round three times a year, working with the team to develop policy items for discussion and agreement.
  • Produce high-quality reports, consultation responses, briefing documents, speaking notes, and presentations for various audiences.
  • Develop and deliver effective presentations for members and stakeholders, including at Logistics UK events and external conferences, owning road policy content for the Transport Manager program.
  • Ensure members are informed of policy proposals and impending regulatory changes that will impact their businesses through the production of high-quality briefings and other materials, working with the Compliance Team as necessary.
  • Inform and agree media plans and lines on policy topics in the portfolio, acting as a media spokesperson as required.
  • Inform public affairs plans and content on policy topics in the portfolio, supporting engagement with political stakeholders as necessary.
  • Line management responsibility for senior policy managers, policy managers, and senior policy advisors, as designated.
  • Delegate policy responsibilities to others in the team, ensuring their work is overseen and aligns with policy theme goals.
  • Collaborate closely with Directorate colleagues by providing expert support on policy issues and lines to take for their engagement with decision-makers and members.
  • Responsible for effective cross-Directorate and organization working to deliver wider business objectives.
Responsibilities
  • Develop policy positions and shape and deliver campaigns on the policy theme, with the ability to take on additional topics as required.
  • Ensure accuracy in policy information and positions on assigned topics, representing member views accurately.
  • Provide expert policy support across Logistics UK on assigned topics to help deliver wider business goals.
  • Act as Secretary to assigned councils and working groups, arranging engagement, speakers, and meetings in various formats, providing oversight of other councils and working groups managed by direct reports.
  • Coach and develop direct reports, collaborating with the wider team, and support junior colleagues within the department, setting tasks and overseeing outputs.
  • Deliver to budget.
  • Demonstrate Logistics UK's core values (Excellence, Dynamism, Togetherness, Reputation).

Requirements

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent.
  • Persuasive and articulate communication skills, both written, verbal, and using presentations.
  • Ability and confidence to represent Logistics UK externally at the highest levels of government and with media.
  • Team player able to contribute to Logistics UK's wider policy, communications, and commercial objectives.
  • Understanding of how public policy is developed and how to influence it.
  • Interest in logistics issues or a willingness to learn.
  • Prepared to travel regularly to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.
  • Experience working on environmental and sustainability issues, particularly in transport.
  • Policy experience in a relevant business area, agency, trade association, government department, or public body an advantage.

Benefits

We value our employees and offer a wide range of benefits recognizing that no two employees are the same – everyone has different preferences and needs that change over time.

  • 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Christmas Working Arrangement for extra days off during the festive period.
  • Health Cash Plan for all employees and Private Medical Insurance for managers.
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.
  • Enhanced Family Leave policy.
  • Flexible and remote working arrangements.
  • Two paid days off per year for charity or volunteering work.
  • Various learning and development opportunities.
  • Range of pension schemes.
  • Award scheme to recognize outstanding employees.
  • Life Assurance Scheme for peace of mind.

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