Analytical Policy Specialist for Small Business Advocacy

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom FEDERATION OF SMALL BUSINESSES Full time

About the Federation of Small Businesses


The Federation of Small Businesses is the leading voice of 5.5 million small businesses and the self-employed across the UK.


With market-leading benefits, local support, financial expertise, networking events, and more, we provide our members with all the tools they need to succeed in business.


We are currently seeking an analytical policy professional to join our Westminster-based team supporting the development and communication of a broad range of small business-related policy issues, particularly in relation to finance and economics.


Job Description:


  • Draft clear and concise documents, including briefings, consultation responses, and FSB research reports that have a big impact on national policy.
  • Be a lead point of contact for relevant policy work emanating from the Department for Education and the Government Equalities Office and other relevant departments and agencies.
  • Work closely with other policy leads, particularly those in devolved nations.
  • Represent FSB at external policy stakeholder engagements.
  • Work with colleagues in Public Affairs and Media & Communications in the delivery of policy strategies related to skills, women in enterprise, and childcare.
  • Maintain a keen awareness of political and legislative developments in the UK, identifying their impact on small businesses and being proactive in responding to these developments as appropriate.
  • Provide economic insight and expertise within the FSB's policy team.
  • Provide an authoritative voice to Government, regulators, and stakeholders, including HMRC, HM Treasury, DBT, British Business Bank.
  • Establish and develop a strong relationship with colleagues in the Policy, Media, and Public Affairs teams.
  • Work at pace to accurately identify political, policy, and legislative developments across a broad range of policy areas which may impact on small businesses.
  • Develop practical policy solutions based on high-quality analysis.
  • Collaborate effectively, establishing strong relationships with colleagues in the policy, media, and communications, public affairs teams, and international teams.
  • Provide policy support, information, and guidance to senior FSB staff and volunteers.
  • Develop practical policy solutions based on high-quality research and analysis, developing policy reports for publication and promotion as part of FSB's strategic policy research programme.
  • Promote FSB's policy position both to members and to external stakeholders through various channels.

Requirements:


  • Excellent data skills with high-level numerical ability in relation to survey work and statistical analysis.
  • Excellent writing and briefing skills in relation to the production of in-house reports, briefings, and publications.
  • Digital skills relevant to a standard desk-based role and office environment.
  • Economics Degree or other relevant qualification.

Benefits:


  • 26 days holidays per year plus bank holidays with the option to buy 3 days with your Annual Flex Pot.
  • Annual Flex Pot to spend on benefits, including additional pension, additional holidays, additional critical illness cover, additional life cover, cycle to work scheme, and discounted gym membership.
  • Health cash plan (access to claim back numerous benefits, including towards dental treatment, optical, chiropody, physiotherapy, counselling, health, and wellbeing).
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
  • Access to an employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders.
  • Group Personal Pension (GPP).

Salary: The salary for this position is estimated to be around £40,000-£55,000 per annum, depending on experience.

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