Senior Policy Advisor - Business, Trade & Innovation

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 41 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Résumé du poste

The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is London’s premier business network, driving sustainable growth and policy influence. We seek a Senior Policy Adviser to lead four policy portfolios, turning member insights into impactful recommendations and coordinating with Chairs of four Policy Committees.

You’ll work within the Policy and Public Affairs Team to shape the agenda, support senior leaders, and produce policy outputs and roundtables throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Strong policy background with specialist knowledge in trade, tax, finance, technology or business crime policy.
• Track record of producing high-quality policy outputs with clear recommendations.

Responsabilités

• Lead on four of LCCI's eight policy areas (International Trade; Business Crime, Cyber & Security; Tax & Finance; AI, Technology & Innovation) and become an expert in these areas.
• Develop compelling and high-impact policy positions.
• Act as the main point of contact for four Policy Committees and their Chairs; set agendas and manage action points.

Connaissances

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Verbal communication

English fluency

Description du poste

The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is the capital's premier business network, championing London as the best city in the world for business, trade and investment. We work with businesses of all sizes, policymakers and key stakeholders to drive sustainable economic growth, influence policy and create new opportunities for London's business community.

We're looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Policy Adviserto join our Policy and Public Affairs Team and play a leading role in shaping policy on some of the most significant issues affecting businesses today.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of London's business and policy landscape. As Senior Policy Adviser, you will lead LCCI's work across four key policy portfolios:

• International Trade
• Business Crime, Cyber & Security
• Tax & Finance
• AI, Technology & Innovation

You will develop specialist expertise across these areas, acting as the principal contact for four Policy Committees and their Chairs. Working closely with members, senior business leaders, policymakers and partners, you will turn the experiences and priorities of London's businesses into impactful policy recommendations, campaigns, and reports.

About the Policy and Public Affairs Team

Our team represents the interests of London's business community, influences policy on behalf of members, delivers high-quality research and insights, and ensures senior leaders are informed of key developments. We also support the Chief Executive in strengthening relationships with policymakers, influencers and industry leaders across the UK and beyond.

As part of the team, you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact, contribute to high-profile projects and help shape LCCI's policy agenda during an exciting period for London business.

Key Responsibilities

The postholder will:

• Lead on four of LCCI's eight policy areas (International Trade; Business Crime, Cyber & Security; Tax & Finance; and AI, Technology & Innovation), becoming an expert in these areas.
• Use their expertise to help develop compelling and high-impact policy positions.
• Be the main point of contact for four Policy Committees and their Chairs, set agendas with Chairs and own the action points from each meeting, with secretariat support from the Policy Coordinator.
• Act as LCCI's subject specialist on business, trade and innovation, developing LCCI's positions and advising the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, CEO and senior leaders.
• Produce four short policy outputs a year through the committees, turning member insight into clear, compelling recommendations.
• Help deliver eight policy-led roundtables a year, with speaker sourcing and engagement support from the Public Affairs Manager.
• Work with the Research and Data Manager to build the evidence base for committee output, and contribute portfolio expertise to consultation responses, Budget submissions and reports.
• Monitor policy developments across the portfolio, keeping the CEO, Head of Policy and Public Affairs, members and senior leaders briefed on what matters and why.
• Build and maintain relationships with officials, think tanks and other stakeholders working in the portfolio.
• Represent LCCI at external engagements and events.
• Support media engagement in the portfolio, including drafting comment and briefing spokespeople.
• Undertake additional duties requested by the Head of Policy and Public Affairs or CEO.

Required Competencies

Essential

• Strong policy background, with demonstrable specialist knowledge of at least one of trade, tax and finance, technology or business crime policy.
• Track record of producing high-quality policy outputs with clear recommendations that have influenced policymakers.
• Experience managing senior stakeholders, with the confidence and credibility to advise committee Chairs and business leaders.
• Able to work independently, managing a demanding portfolio and competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, comfortable leading discussion in a room of senior business figures.
• English language (written and spoken) to fluent standard.
• Passionate and enthusiastic about key policy issues for London businesses and the capital's economy.

Experience

• Track record of running committees, working groups or member forums.
• Experience translating business or stakeholder input into credible policy positions.
• Experience delivering roundtables or policy events with senior speakers.

Desirable

• Experience in a membership organisation, trade body, think tank or government.
• Understanding of how policy is made across Westminster, City Hall and London's boroughs.
• Existing network of contacts across the portfolio.

For a full job description please see our website https://www.londonchamber.co.uk/about/about/careers/vacancy-listing/

Contract: Full Time (35 hours per week)

Location: Hybrid, 3 days a week in office, 2 days WFH

Salary: Up to £45,000