Policy Advocacy Specialist

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom ENGINEERINGUK Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly-motivated and strategic Policy Advocacy Coordinator to join our UK Public Policy team. The role is based in our London office and reports to the team's Director.

Key Responsibilities
This role is integral in helping the UK Public Policy team's advocacy campaigns and communication strategies, building Amazon's profile and policy impact. It has a heavy focus on policy design, writing, research and analysis. As part of the role, you will project manage, and scale the systems and tools that enable the team to deliver effectively, facilitate the internal planning processes, track delivery of goals and improve the coordination and information sharing within the team and the broader International Public Policy function. You will also manage specific policy projects (e.g., consultation responses or externally commissioned research), and own or support the production of relevant policy content for high level external engagement and internal briefings, as well as events and offsites.

Requirements
We are looking for an experienced policy professional who is passionate about the intersection between technology and policy, can navigate highly ambiguous environments with strong business judgement, work thoughtfully across global teams and time zones, and demonstrate enthusiasm and curiosity to learn and grow. The individual should be a self-starter, highly organized and able to communicate, adapt, and/or respond effectively and efficiently while maintaining a positive attitude and sense of humour, even under pressure, under a fast-paced, goal-focused work environment.

Qualifications

  1. BA/BS
  2. Relevant public policy, advocacy, or campaign management experience, e.g. within corporate public policy and government relations, in public administration, trade association or non-governmental organisation
  3. Ability to communicate fluently in the English language
Preferred Qualifications
  1. Strong skills in using spoken and written rhetoric to persuade and inform
  2. Strong program management and organizational skills
  3. Outstanding oral and interpersonal communication skills
  4. Exceptional writing skills, from speeches to policy narratives to executive briefs
  5. An advanced degree in area of study relevant to the role
  6. A track record of highest integrity and public policy success
  7. Ability to deliver messages intelligently, concisely, and in a way that facilitates earned trust
  8. Ability to think critically, process data from multiple sources, forecast scenarios, prioritize based on probability and desired outcome, and recommend a best course of action
  9. Agility and confidence in evolving situations and ability to swiftly transition from topic to topic
  10. Exceptional time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage competing demands on your time
  11. A self-starter who can take general direction and produce specific results
  12. Ability to coordinate a wide array of internal and external resources to obtain, process, and operationalise information and strategy
  13. Strong judgment and decision-making skills
  14. Experience working at high level and collaboratively in a highly-matrixed environment, alongside teams including Legal, PR, and business teams
  15. Project management experience

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