Senior Trade Policy Lead – Regulation (Hybrid)

Make UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade body for UK manufacturing is seeking a Senior Policy Manager to lead its policy work on trade and regulation. This key position involves driving impactful projects, ensuring manufacturers' voices are heard, and managing the Trade & Regulation Policy Committee. Ideal candidates will have extensive trade-related policy experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to deliver complex policy projects. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Flexible working hours

Health cover

Matched pension contributions up to 8%

Life assurance

Paid leave for volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a trade-related policy role.
• Track record of influencing outcomes in policy-making.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver complex policy projects.
• Experience engaging with government officials and industry leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy work on trade and regulation for Make UK.
• Produce high-impact policy papers and consultation responses.
• Manage the Trade & Regulation Policy Committee.
• Identify emerging issues in the trade and regulation landscape.
• Build strong relationships with policymakers and stakeholders.

Skills

Trade-related policy experience

Knowledge of UK policy-making process

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Ability to deliver complex policy projects

Team player

Proactive and adaptable

Job description

A leading trade body for UK manufacturing is seeking a Senior Policy Manager to lead its policy work on trade and regulation. This key position involves driving impactful projects, ensuring manufacturers' voices are heard, and managing the Trade & Regulation Policy Committee. Ideal candidates will have extensive trade-related policy experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to deliver complex policy projects. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.