Public Policy Manager, UK Public Policy

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Public Policy Manager to lead impactful advocacy campaigns in the tech and creative sectors. This role involves formulating strategic public policy initiatives, engaging with key stakeholders, and navigating complex legislative landscapes. The ideal candidate will possess a robust understanding of policy-making processes and demonstrate exceptional communication skills to influence decision-makers. Join a forward-thinking team and make a significant impact on critical business issues while collaborating with diverse groups across the organization. This position offers opportunities for national and international travel, making it perfect for those eager to shape public policy at a global level.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in public policy and advocacy.
• Strong understanding of policy-making processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive Amazon's Public Policy campaigns on tech and digital policy.
• Engage with senior policymakers and industry leaders.

Skills

Public Policy Expertise

Advocacy Campaign Design

Oral Communication Skills

Written Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Political Acumen

Education

BA/BS Degree

Job description

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Public Policy Manager, UK Public Policy, London

Client: Amazon UK Services Ltd.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

The UK Public Policy Manager will be an integral and senior member of the UK Public Policy Team. You will formulate and drive Amazon’s Public Policy campaigns across a broad range of high-profile, business-critical issues, working with colleagues in the UK and globally. You will have a particular focus on tech, AI, digital policy and the creative industries, but will pivot across other topics in response to business needs.

You will use your policy expertise to track policy and legislative developments, identifying and prioritising the issues relevant to the business. You will use your commercial acumen across the business, ensuring senior business leaders are well-informed on relevant policy developments, understand the business impact, and are advised on how to navigate the policy risks and opportunities. You will work with business, policy, communications and legal teams to build Amazon positions on existing and emerging policy issues, including developing possible policy solutions to complex problems.

You will use your campaigning and public affairs expertise to design advocacy campaigns that resonate with external audiences. This will involve engaging directly with senior policymakers, regulators, think tanks, academics and civil society leaders. You will also build collaborative partnerships and coalitions across industry, trade associations and third-party groups to support your advocacy campaigns.

This position will be based in London, with some national and international travel required.

Basic Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required
• Extensive relevant experience of public policy and advocacy. This could be within public administration (Government, regulators or institutions), private sector organisations, trade associations or non-governmental institutions
• A keen working understanding of policy-making processes and government relations

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly effective oral and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at the highest corporate and political levels
• Experience of tech or media/creative industries policy
• Excellent written communication skills in English, and proven ability to convey complex arguments in writing
• Ability to dive deep on policy – navigating complex proposals, assessing business implications, prioritising risks/opportunities, translating policy for business audiences, and crafting policy positions
• Ability to design and run effective influencing campaigns that translate technical policy issues into salient messages that resonate with decision-makers
• Ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others. Strong judgement/decision-making skills, and political acumen
• Ability to drive and execute independently, and to lead small interdisciplinary campaign teams
• Ability to use experience and data to assess and recommend the best course of action, even in an ambiguous situation
• Proven track record of successfully working with a wide array of functional groups across an organisation and cultures
• Ability to work at pace, prioritising competing demands