Senior Policy Advisor - Skills, Infrastructure & Environment

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is seeking a Senior Policy Adviser to lead policy across four key portfolios and shape London's business agenda.

You will work with members, policymakers and leaders to turn insights into policy positions, campaigns and reports, while coordinating committees, delivering policy outputs and organising roundtables.

Qualifications

• Strong policy background with specialist knowledge in at least one policy area.
• Experience managing senior stakeholders and advising committee Chairs.
• Fluent English in written and spoken form.

Responsibilities

• Lead on four policy areas and act as expert for four Policy Committees.
• Develop compelling policy positions and provide strategic input to Chairs.
• Coordinate with Chairs, Secretariat support from Policy Coordinator.
• Produce four short policy outputs per year from committees.
• Organise eight policy-led roundtables annually and source speakers.
• Collaborate with Research and Data Manager to build evidence base.
• Monitor policy developments and brief senior leaders.
• Represent LCCI at external engagements and support media briefing.

Skills

Policy expertise

Stakeholder management

Strategic communication

Public affairs

Leadership of committees

Job description

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:

• People, Employment and Skills
• Property & Construction
• Supply Chain & Infrastructure
• Sustainability

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 (People, Employment & Skills, Property & Construction, Supply Chain & Infrastructure, Sustainability), 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 Skills, Infrastructure & Environment, 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.
• Strong policy background, with demonstrable specialist knowledge of at least one of skills and employment, property and construction, infrastructure or sustainability 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.
• 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