Head of Road Freight Policy Specialist

2 weeks ago


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

Logistics UK, formerly the Freight Transport Association, is a leading business group in the UK, representing the entire industry with members from the road, rail, sea, and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.

An effective supply chain is vital to Keep Britain Trading, directly impacting over 7 million people employed in making, selling, and moving the goods that affect everyone everywhere. With Brexit, technology, and other disruptive forces driving changes in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK PLC.

Job Summary
  • Develop and implement Logistics UK's road freight policy strategy, ensuring alignment with the organization's goals and objectives.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across the Directorate and the business to drive forward Logistics UK's goals for road freight policy, gathering input and expertise as needed.
  • Lead the development and delivery of regional programs for English Freight Councils, increasing attendance and ensuring meetings provide high-level member engagement and valuable insights.
  • Build and maintain a deep understanding of all policy areas within the policy portfolio, monitoring and briefing on new and emerging topics, and educating colleagues as necessary to support collaboration.
  • Develop policy proposals and positions, with member input, to lead the debate and shape government and stakeholder thinking.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with decision-makers and carry out effective engagement, supporting individual Freight Council Secretaries with relevant regional policy development and engagement.
  • Develop 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.
  • 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.
  • Provide line management for senior policy managers, policy managers, and senior policy advisors, delegating policy responsibilities as necessary and ensuring alignment with policy theme goals.
  • Collaborate closely with Directorate colleagues, providing expert support on policy issues and lines to take for their engagement with decision-makers and members.
  • Contribute to effective cross-Directorate and organization working to deliver wider business objectives.
Responsibilities
  • Develop policy positions and shape and deliver campaigns on the road freight policy theme, with the ability to pick up additional topics as required.
  • Ensure accuracy in policy information and positions on assigned topics, representing consensus member views accurately.
  • Provide expert policy support across Logistics UK on assigned topics, helping to deliver wider business goals.
  • Act as Secretary to assigned councils and working groups, arranging engagement, speakers, and meetings as necessary.
  • Coach and develop direct reports, collaborating with the wider team to support junior colleagues within the department.
  • Deliver to budget, demonstrating Logistics UK's core values of Excellence, Dynamism, Togetherness, and 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.
  • Be prepared to travel on a regular basis, as required 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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