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SMMTis recruiting for aÌýPolicy Officer for aÌý9 Month fixed term contract.

Purpose of the Post:

• To monitor, analyse, report and identify suggestions on all policy issues relevant to the automotive industry.
• To research and draft reports and consultation responses on current issues in support of SMMTpolicy development.
• To support all aspects of 91ÖÆƬ³§¹ÙÍø’s UK and EU political communication and engagement programme
• ToÌýdeliver on SMMTBusiness Plan objectives and work programme in delegated PPVL team responsibilities

Qualifications/Skills/Attributes required:

• Graduate level with previous experience in a public affairs or policy roles
• Strong analytical, presentation and written skills
• Experienced in compiling accurate and reliable briefings and reports as well as delivery of presentations
• Evidence of good time management, job prioritising skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Highly motivated team player, self-starter, eager to learn and contribute to policy development and relationship management in a small team context
• Knowledge (and ideally experience) of UK and/or European parliamentary and legislative processes

Main duties include:

Policy developmentÌýand coordination

• To monitor, analyse and provide regular briefings on all relevant political and industry issues for members and across the 91ÖÆƬ³§¹ÙÍø
• To write regular policy newsletters and manage their internal and external dissemination
• To support the development of SMMTpolicy positions, consultation responses and lobbying materials in liaison with members, key SMMTdepartments and other stakeholders (e.g. CBI, ACEA)
• To attend and support all relevant SMMTcommittees/sections on policy developments as required
• To assist and support the work and organisation of the Policy Co-ordination Committee
• To support ad hoc research projects and events

Government relations

• To support all aspects of the planning and delivery of 91ÖÆƬ³§¹ÙÍø’s UK and EU political communications programme
• To develop, manage and update 91ÖÆƬ³§¹ÙÍø’s political contact database
• To assist in delivering the SMMTparty conference programme, All Party Parliamentary Motor Group secretariat and other projects, events and meetings as required
• To liaise with key SMMTpolitical contacts, officials and stakeholders as requiredÌýÌý

Cross-departmental support

• To support the work of other teams in the department and across SMMTas and when policy input is required

Salary and benefits package:

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

Deadline for Applications:

24 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.