Alcohol Policy Officer

s1jobs; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Scotch Whisky sector is seeking an Alcohol Policy Officer to drive responsible consumption initiatives and engage with stakeholders on policy issues. This role involves monitoring legislation, analyzing complex policy developments, and representing the industry at external meetings. You will collaborate with various organizations to promote best practices and contribute to significant campaigns aimed at tackling harmful drinking. If you are passionate about public policy and want to make a difference in society, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence the alcohol policy landscape in the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong background in policy analysis and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in research and communication within the alcohol sector.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze alcohol policy developments in the UK.
• Engage stakeholders to communicate industry positions effectively.
• Support initiatives promoting responsible consumption and tackle harmful drinking.

Skills

Policy Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Public Policy or Related Field

Experience in Alcohol Policy

Tools

Statistical Analysis Software

Report Writing Tools

Job description

The Scotch Whisky industry has responsibility at its core. All member companies of the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) sign up to our code of responsible marketing and work to promote responsible consumption. We want to ensure that best practice is shared across the industry and that the industry can contribute to the alcohol policy debate.

The Alcohol Policy Officer will support member companies with detailed analysis and clear information on alcohol in society topics. You will monitor both legislation and developing issues and contribute to developing industry policy positions with the Head of Alcohol Policy. You will help represent the SWA and our member companies at external meetings, setting out the industry views on different policy approaches, engaging government and regulatory bodies where needed.

You will lead the monitoring and analysis of alcohol policy developments at the UK and multilateral level. Collaborating closely with colleagues in the International Team, you will provide support on developments in individual markets when required.

You will also support the development of the SWA’s programmes and initiatives to promote responsible consumption and tackle harmful drinking, working closely with the Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership (SAIP), Drinkaware and Portman Group.

The role will be based within the SWA’s Strategy & Communications Team, and the post holder will be responsible for;

• Monitoring and analysis of the evolving debate on alcohol in society in the UK and at the multilateral level.
• Stakeholder engagement to clearly and concisely set out the industry’s position on different policy approaches to different audiences.
• Identifying relevant information from complex areas of policy development, research and statistical trends.
• Supporting the development of the SWA programmes and initiatives to promote responsible consumption and tackle harmful drinking, including the Made to be Measured campaign; Community Alcohol Partnership multi-year project; SWA Responsible Marketing Code and SAIP campaigns.
• Policy analysis and development, writing briefings and reports, responding to official consultations, and representing the SWA at external meetings and events as required.

A full detailed job description can be downloaded from our website using the link below.