Logistics Sector Manager

1 week ago

Salford, Salford, United Kingdom Department for Business and Trade Full time
Job Summary

The Department for Business and Trade is seeking a Logistics Sector Manager to support the growth and development of the logistics sector. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the sector's future and driving economic growth.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the logistics sector, including its strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for growth.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key logistics companies to understand their priorities, challenges, and drivers for future investment and growth.
  • Assess the capability of the UK-based supply chain to identify areas for improvement and opportunities for export and investment.
  • Engage with sector trade bodies and other industry stakeholders to stay up-to-date on the latest developments and trends.
  • Collaborate with DBT HQ teams to understand cross-cutting issues that impact the logistics system, such as airports, rail, maritime, automotive, skills, planning, and supply chain resilience.
  • Work with government departments to bring business intelligence to the table and influence policy development to support sector growth.
  • Lead on drafting briefings and correspondence to support the relationship between industry, Ministers, and government officials.
  • Develop an understanding of UK investment opportunities to support regional development, with input from DBT investment and regional colleagues.
  • Support the delivery of strategically important logistics projects.
Person Specification

Essential Criteria

  • Experience of building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience of working with or in an infrastructure sector.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to communicate with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.

Personal Attributes & Skills

  • Excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks.
  • Resilience and empathy as you work as part of a team working closely with others across DBT, Whitehall, and internationally.
  • Ability to build and foster close and trusted relationships with numerous stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels, and to a range of audiences.
  • Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to seek out and exploit opportunities to deliver.
  • An inclusive and supportive leadership style that makes people feel valued, motivated, and empowered to do and give their best.

Behaviours

  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Working Together

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