Head of Decarbonisation Policy

2 days ago

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

Logistics UK is a leading business group in the UK, representing the entire logistics industry, including road, rail, sea, and air transport modes, as well as buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers.

The efficient movement of goods is crucial to the UK's economy, directly impacting over 7 million people employed in making, selling, and moving goods. 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 the UK's economic success.

Job Summary
  • Develop and implement Logistics UK's decarbonisation policy strategy across all logistics transport modes.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to devise and deliver strategies that drive forward Logistics UK's goals for decarbonisation policy.
  • Build and maintain a high level of knowledge across all policy areas, monitoring and briefing on new and emerging topics, and educating colleagues as needed.
  • 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, including senior government officials and industry stakeholders.
  • Produce high-quality reports, consultation responses, briefing documents, speaking notes, and presentations for various audiences.
  • Deliver effective presentations for members and stakeholders, including at Logistics UK events and external conferences.
  • Inform and agree media plans and lines on policy topics, and act as a media spokesperson as required.
  • Inform public affairs plans and content on policy topics, and support engagement with political stakeholders as needed.
  • Line manage senior policy managers, policy managers, and senior policy advisors, as designated.
  • Delegate policy responsibilities to team members, ensuring their work is overseen and aligns with policy theme goals.
  • Collaborate closely with Directorate colleagues, providing expert support on policy issues and lines to take for engagement with decision-makers and members.
  • Support Logistics UK's engagement in designated regions, including Freight Councils.
  • Lead member engagement, managing councils and working groups, gaining consensus, and representing member views to various audiences.
  • Ensure effective cross-Directorate and organisation working to deliver wider business objectives.
Responsibilities
  • Develop policy positions and shape and deliver campaigns on the decarbonisation policy theme, with the ability to take on additional topics as required.
  • Ensure accuracy in policy information and positions on assigned topics, and represent 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.
  • Coach and develop direct reports, and collaborate with the wider team.
  • Deliver to budget and demonstrate Logistics UK's core values: Excellence, Dynamism, Togethermess, 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.
  • 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 is an advantage.

Benefits

We value our employees and offer a wide range of benefits, recognising 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 recognise outstanding employees.
  • Life Assurance Scheme for peace of mind.

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