Policy Executive, Sustainability

British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading association in the finance sector is seeking a Policy Executive for Sustainability in London. This role involves tracking sustainability regulations, engaging with stakeholders, and managing key awards. Candidates should have a degree related to finance or sustainability, along with strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers a collaborative work environment and a competitive salary package with numerous benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

10% non-contributory pension

Life assurance and private medical insurance

Interest-free season ticket loan

Generous support for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of sustainable finance is strongly preferred.
• Experience of the UK policy making process is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated committee secretariat support for Sustainability Committee Taskforces.
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends.
• Support policy recommendations and industry guidelines.
• Engage with key stakeholders in government.
• Draft briefing notes and articles for technical publications.
• Maintain Sustainability-related web content.
• Contribute to sustainability and diversity events.
• Manage the BVCA’s annual Awards.

Skills

Strong research and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Intellectual curiosity

Education

Degree in finance, sustainability, or economics

Job description

As a Policy Executive, Sustainability, you will play a key role in supporting the BVCA's efforts to contribute to the development and implementation of sustainable investment policies and practices. You will work closely with the Sustainability and Diversity Policy Managers, the Head of Sustainability and the wider policy and BVCA team.

You will be responsible for monitoring and tracking regulatory developments and industry trends related to sustainability and diversity, and you will support the team in engaging with government officials, industry stakeholders, and the media to advocate for BVCA's sustainability and diversity goals. Additionally, you will contribute to the creation of policy recommendations and industry guidelines. You will also take responsibility for managing the delivery of the BVCA’s annual Excellence in Sustainability and Impact Awards and provide dedicated secretariat support for the Sustainability Committees’ Taskforces.

Demonstrating one of our core values, you will be given opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the BVCA, and will work particularly closely with our External Affairs team on political and wider policy engagement. You will also use your networking skills to engage with our wider membership of venture capital, private equity and private credit firms. You will write briefing notes for senior colleagues and articles for the BVCA’s technical publications, including its weekly newsletter.

Joining BVCA will offer you a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience and make a significant impact on policy matters at the intersection of finance, sustainability and diversity. You will be part of a dynamic team, working in a collaborative environment where your ideas and insights will be valued and appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Sustainability and Diversity Mangers and Governance team you will provide dedicated committee secretariat support for the Sustainability Committee Taskforces.
• Track and monitor regulatory developments and industry trends related to sustainability and diversity.
• Support the development of sustainability and diversity policy recommendations and industry guidelines.
• Engage with and develop relationships with key stakeholders, for example in government and other trade associations.
• Proactively engage with industry stakeholders to gather insights to feed into BVCA’s strategic policy and commercial discussions.
• Draft briefing notes for senior colleagues and insight pieces/articles for the BVCA’s technical publications, including its weekly newsletter.
• Maintain and regularly update Sustainability-related web content, including the Responsible Investment Toolkit, case studies, awards, and committee pages.
• Contribute to the organisation and coordination of sustainability and diversity events and initiatives.
• Manage the delivery of the BVCA’s annual Excellence in Impact and Sustainability Awards.
• Proactively support other BVCA teams on their areas of work, in particular External Affairs and Membership.
• Contribute to and feed into broader cross cutting policy work, working alongside the External Affairs team where applicable.

• A degree in a relevant field such as finance, sustainability, economics.

• Experience or knowledge of sustainable finance and responsible investment practices is strongly preferred.

• Experience of the UK policy making process (beneficial but not a requirement).

• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey information to diverse audiences.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and self-motivated attitude.
• Strong team focus and ability to collaborate effectively and smoothly with junior and senior team members and other BVCA departments.
• Intellectual curiosity and an ability to quickly build a thorough understanding of key policy files affecting the industry.

Why come work for the BVCA?

• Be part of the leading trade body for the private capital industry in the UK, supporting the growth of the industry and deepening the understanding of external stakeholders to the benefit of the industry
• Experience a friendly, engaged, and passionate work environment (with regular social activities) with a supportive culture
• A competitive salary, reflecting the technical requirements and seniority of the role, and a performance-related discretionary bonus
• Enjoy important benefits: 25 days holiday in addition to Bank Holidays; a 10% non-contributory pension; non-contractual day off for your birthday
• Life and medical benefits: life assurance (4 times salary); private medical Insurance for you*; health cash plan*; critical Illness and income protection insurance*; employee Assistance Programme – includes Mental Health support, Virtual GP, Nutrition advice and Financial wellbeing
• Other benefits: interest free season ticket loan; corporate discounts; reimbursement of up to 2 relevant professional institutes; generous support for professional and personal development, Cycle to Work Scheme

The BVCA supports an environment that is based on merit and inclusiveness, where all employees can develop their full potential, irrespective of their race, gender, marital status, age, disability, religious belief, political opinion or sexual orientation.