Trade Policy and Committees Manager

Trade Policy and Committees Manager

2 Days Central London, 3 Days Home

Basic Salary Up to £50,000 dependant on experience, with excellent benefit package and 25 Days holiday p.a. increasing by one day for each year in post to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays, 4% contributory pension matched and doubled by the company. Opportunity for additional annual bonus.

Our client, a Food Industry Trade Association, is looking for a Trade Policy and Committees Manager for their offices in London with hybrid working.

Would suit those with experience in a similar policy role from either a trade association, professional body, government, think tank, food business or market analyst background.

Key Responsibilities of the Trade Policy & Committees Manager

Working closely with colleagues, member companies and external stakeholders to develop and deliver the team’s Trade Policy objectives and support members.

Assisting in the formulation and promotion of the association policies and initiatives, including development of industry standards and best practice.

Providing the secretariat function for various Associations and sector committees, including the provision of regular market analysis for them, setting agendas for meetings, arranging and sometimes chairing them, and minuting them.

Preparing responses to consultation papers and briefings.

Contributing to the association publications, newsletters and the association’s website.

Ensuring that members are updated on issues as they arise, usually by email and website updates.

Assisting and collaborating with other teams in support of their own objectives.

Responding to member queries, particularly in relation to importing and exporting their products.

Assisting members of the public with questions, including handling complaints about members under the Code.

Undertaking any other duties as may be reasonably required.

Person Specification of the Trade Policy & Committees Manager

Educated to at least degree level or similar, and a willingness to develop further.

Experience of policy analysis and communication, including an appreciation of the workings of Government and Regulators.

Previous experience of working within the financial services industry, a trade body or in a regulatory environment would be an asset, but other relevant experience will be considered.

Experience of managing contractual relationships.

IT literate with a good working knowledge of the Microsoft suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Willingness to use new software including the association’s client management system (training will be given).

Ability to handle and comment on market data.

Enthusiasm for the work of association members.

Ability to act proactively and imaginatively.

Intellectual curiosity and an analytical ability to get to the heart of issues quickly.

A collaborative team player.

An ability to build respected relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including at senior level.

Ability to express ideas in clear, concise English, both written and spoken.

Ability to address varying audiences in an engaging and appropriate manner.

Ability to manage and budget for an operational service.

Commitment to provide a world class service for members.

Self-motivated, confident and with the ability to work to high standards and within given deadlines.

Well-organised and with the ability to prioritise and multi-task.

Good attention to detail.

Good communication skills.

Good interpersonal skills.

Good customer focus

To apply to this role of Trade Policy & Committees Manager please send your CV

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