Head of Road Freight Policy

4 weeks 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 with members from various sectors, including road, rail, sea, and air. Our mission is to promote the efficient movement of goods and support the growth of the logistics sector.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our road freight policy theme. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to drive forward our goals for this policy theme, working closely with colleagues across the Directorate and the business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and deliver policy positions and campaigns on the road freight theme, with the ability to adapt to emerging topics and issues.
  • Build and maintain relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders, including government officials, industry leaders, and members.
  • Provide expert policy support across Logistics UK on road freight issues, helping to deliver wider business objectives.
  • Act as Secretary to assigned councils and working groups, arranging engagement, speakers, and meetings.
  • Line manage senior policy managers, policy managers, and senior policy advisors, ensuring their work aligns with our policy theme goals.
Requirements
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent.
  • Persuasive and articulate communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability 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.
Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:

  • 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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