Strategic Creative Industries Policy Lead

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom UAL Full time

About the Role

University of the Arts London (UAL) is seeking a seasoned policy and public affairs professional to join our expanding Policy and Advocacy team as a Strategic Creative Industries Policy Lead.

The successful candidate will leverage their political acumen and policy influencing skills to shape UAL's policy and public affairs strategy, driving thought leadership in the Creative Industries.

This newly created role will focus on developing the team's Creative Industries policy brief, managing key aspects of our policy priorities, including:

  • Creative Industries growth, encompassing collaboration with the Government on the industrial strategy and its implications for the creative sector.
  • AI and the Creative Industries, exploring opportunities and challenges.
  • Skill gaps in the Creative Industries, identifying solutions to address this issue.
  • Green and future skills agendas, driving innovation and sustainability.
  • The UK as a creative superpower, positioning UAL as a leader in this area.

The appointed individual will also establish and develop relationships with key external stakeholders, including MPs, Peers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers, while assisting senior staff and the academic community with their engagement with policymakers.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage the team's Creative Industries policy brief, ensuring alignment with UAL's strategic objectives.

Collaborate with key members of the Policy and Advocacy team to drive the development of UAL's policy and public affairs strategy.

Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including MPs, Peers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers.

Assist senior staff and the wider academic community in engaging with policymakers, providing expert advice and support.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need experience in public policy campaigns and policy brief management. You should also possess experience in supporting senior members of staff, including formulating responses to government consultations, writing policy reports and briefings, horizon scanning, monitoring, and conducting successful meetings.

You will demonstrate sound political judgement, an excellent understanding of the UK political system and public policy environment in related fields, along with knowledge of the Creative Industries and policy, and a wider understanding of higher education and the creative economy.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary package, including a salary of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus a range of benefits, including:

  • 34 days of annual leave and 2 days off to volunteer plus bank holidays.
  • Flexible and dynamic working options available from the first day.
  • Discounted medical insurance, including digital GP services, therapies, in-patient, and day-case treatment.
  • Free counselling and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • Sector-leading equal parental leave policy, offering six months' full pay for both parents.
  • Defined-benefit LGPS pension scheme.
  • In-house training and development, including apprenticeships and free places on creative courses.
  • Interest-free loans on travel and tech, discounts on gym memberships, nursery fees, eye care, and much more.

Why Work at UAL?

UAL is a global university, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We are ranked highly across the board, including first for specialist art and design, second in the world for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings, and fifth in sustainability. We have a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, being a member of the Race Equality Charter, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Scheme Committed employer, and member of the Business Disability Forum.

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