Head of Policy

4 weeks ago

UK, UK, United Kingdom Make UK Part time

Head of Policy (Maternity Cover, 10 month FTC from December 2024)

Hybrid working (Westminster office)

Full time (Part time may be considered)

Competitive salaries and excellent benefits including up to one day's paid leave each year to undertake volunteering opportunities


The Manufacturers' Organisation | Make UK


PURPOSE OF JOB

As Head of Policy you will manage and deliver Make UK’s policy work programme in line with the Make UK’s strategic objectives. You will be a key member of the multi-disciplinary Operations Directorate, working closely with the Government Affairs, and Membership teams within the organisation to support Make UK’s representation work.


CONTEXT OF JOB

Make UK is the UK’s leading trade body for the manufacturing and engineering sector. Collectively we represent 20,000 companies of all sizes, from start-ups to multinationals, across engineering, manufacturing, technology and the wider industrial sector.


We directly represent over 4,500 businesses who are members of Make UK. Everything we do – from providing essential business support and training to championing manufacturing industry in the UK and the EU – is designed to help British manufacturers compete, innovate and grow. From HR and employment law, health and safety to environmental and productivity improvement, our advice, expertise and influence enables businesses to remain safe, compliant and future-focused.


As Head of Policy you will manage and deliver the policy work programme spanning these different areas of policy. Make UK is a highly influential and impactful trade body, so as Head of Policy you will be responsible for working closely with the Director of Policy to ensure that the voice of UK manufacturers is heard at the very top of Government.


RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE


Strategic

  • Design, manage and implement Make UK’s policy work programme in accordance with with team objectives, activities and measurements of success.
  • Report and evaluate on Make UK’s policy work programme to Senior Management Team, members and wider stakeholders.


Operational

  • Deliver Make UK’s policy work programme, managing the projects to ensure they are delivered on time and reflective of Make UK’s lobbying position.
  • Deliver Make UK’s policy responses to consultations and inquiries to shape outcomes for the benefit of Make UK members and present Make UK as a thought leader.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key policy and political stakeholders to maintain Make UK’s reputation, profile and influence across Whitehall and Westminster.
  • With the Director of Policy, identify, plan and manage research projects designed to shape the Make UK’s policy and public affairs objectives.
  • Speaking and presenting at external policy committees and groups to ensure members’ needs are effectively represented to policy makers and other external stakeholders.
  • Supporting the policy team to manage member policy groups to support the development of policy and provide Make UK with a strong member mandate.


  • Apply strong project management skills to deliver all tasks on time and to budget.
  • Relationship management and team working
  • Key relationship with the Director of Policy in delivering policy activities.
  • Line management of Policy Unit
  • Working closely with Government Affairs colleagues in the Communications Department and other departments to ensure policy messaging is consistent in all communications to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Work with Make UK membership colleagues to coordinate influencing activity.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION


Essential

  • Demonstrable experience in a policy role.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience of the policy-making process in the UK, including successfully shaping policy outcomes.
  • Proven ability to design, manage and deliver policy projects, often at pace.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including senior civil servants and politicians.
  • Ability to react swiftly to events in a fast-paced media and political environment.
  • Self-starter and results orientated.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and deliver to deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to speak confidently and authoritatively in front of an audience.
  • Line management experience is necessary.


Desirable

  • Previous experience of having provided policy and public affairs functions for a membership organisation.
  • Budget management experience.


With over 125 years of experience, Make UK is a leading provider of essential business support and a champion for manufacturing industry in the UK. Make UK has the close ear of Government and is a trusted provider of essential services for world leading manufacturing companies across the country. Everything we do is designed to inspire British manufacturers to compete, innovate and grow.


Make UK staff enjoy a good benefits package and values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Benefits to include, but not limited to: Free parking, meal service on site, no bank holiday/weekend work, flexible hours, health cover, matched pension contributions up to 8%, and life assurance.


We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and we recognise the contribution that Service personnel, both regular and reservist, veterans and military families make to our organisation and have pledged to support this by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant.


Our Values at Make UK: Inclusivity & Diversity, Integrity, Innovation, & Collaboration

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