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Purpose of the Post:

• To monitor, analyse, report and advise on economic, fiscal and market developments affecting the automotive industry in the UK and globally
• To develop robust data sets, economic intelligence, analysis and arguments that inform SMMTpolicy positions, communication and member services on all key automotive issues within the economic, industrial and taxation agenda
• To engage and represent 91ÖÆƬ³§¹ÙÍø’s views to members, SMMTcolleagues, government, and other stakeholders as required through input to meetings, reports and other projects and services.
• To lead on any SMMTprojects and activities related to economic, fiscal and industrial policy issues, positions and reports as required

Qualifications/Skills/Attributes required:

• Economics or business degree (2:1 or equivalent), post-graduate degree is desirable
• Proven professional experience in a business (automotive, industry or relevant service sector), or a government, trade association or research environment
• Experience of applied economics and research, familiar with key sources of economic intelligence
• Experience in economic policy work and ability to write and present policy-influencing documents, positions and reports is highly desirable
• Strong numerical, analytical and reporting skills, competent in analytical methods relevant to post
• Competent in the use of ICT, competent in data capture and management
• Good awareness of the commercial, regulatory and political issues affecting businesses in the UK
• Highly motivated team player, able to work independently and in teams, with the drive to take responsibility, think strategically and deliver to tight deadlines
• Excellent communications skills (oral/written), effective and comfortable in communicating and presenting technical detail in a concise and credible manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills and diplomacy, able to develop good working relationships with colleagues, members, government and key stakeholders
• Enthusiastic in applying him-/herself to diverse range of issues in support of SMMTbusiness needs
• An on-going orientation to learning and using initiative in developing and applying job skills
• Able and willing to travel in the UK and abroad to attend meetings and other events

Main duties include:

• Economic monitoring and evidence
  • To regularly research and analyse key economic, sector and transport data and statistics
  • To monitor, evaluate and brief on key research reports on the economic agendas
  • To maintain appropriate data management processes (data capture, reporting & analysis)
  • To support strategic development of SMMTeconomic data sets and their use
• Regular data reporting
  • To provide data and analytical input to SMMTpolicy development and political communication
  • To support 91ÖÆƬ³§¹ÙÍø’s monthly data reporting releases on UK vehicle markets
  • To provide quarterly economic and market briefings to SMMTcommittees and working groups
  • To develop economic content for 91ÖÆƬ³§¹ÙÍø’s media engagement, website and publications
• Economic analysis and political engagement
  • To provide economic analysis, intelligence and written input to support 91ÖÆƬ³§¹ÙÍø’s political agenda
  • To manage regular and ad-hoc survey projects, develop evidence and write briefing papers
  • To represent SMMTeconomics agenda at internal and key external stakeholder fora and events
  • To brief staff, members, government and other stakeholders on key issues and analysis
  • To respond to internal/external requests for data/analysis in an appropriate and timely manner
  • To develop and lead on projects and influential relationships as required
• Research, reports and surveys
  • To research, develop and contribute economic analysis to key SMMTreports and projects
  • To support SMMTinput into Automotive Council, specifically the International Competitiveness and Business Environment agenda and projects
  • To support strategic development of 91ÖÆƬ³§¹ÙÍø’s portfolio of economic outputs

Salary and benefits package:

The package includes private medical insurance, company pension scheme, flexi time, 25 days annual leave, childcare vouchers, interest free season ticket loan (after six months).

Deadline for Applications:

4 March 2016.

Method of Application:

Prospective candidates should e-mail [email protected] with a CV and covering letter quoting your salary expectations.

Early applications are encouraged as interviews will take place and the position offered before this date if a suitable candidate is found.