Policy Manager

SUMMARY

Our client is hiring a Policy Manager to join the team.

A suitable candidate should be a motivated and multi-skilled individual that meets the requirements of the role.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE

• Management and development of the company policy and strategy framework.
• Interpret new legislation, regulations and wider information regarding the sector and more generally and its specific implications for the company to ensure that policy and strategy are continually aligned to meet the governance, policy and compliance-related requirements.
• Identifying and advising the company's leadership team on new considerations which might affect the development of the Corporate Plan and the coordination of consultation responses.
• Lead on and support the delivery of the company's strategy and policy framework, including the completion of full reviews every other year.
• Provide support and guidance to teams across the company in developing and reviewing policies and strategies, ensuring they comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide support and guidance to teams on the completion of supporting Impact Assessments.
• Produce regular and ad hoc reports to the Board and Committees and provide briefings to the senior leadership team in respect of changes in legislation and regulations.
• Support the development of the Corporate Plan and supporting policy documents.
• Support the company's approach to external and internal regulatory compliance requirements.
• Coordinate company's responses to the consultation.
• Undertake research and provide regular updates to key stakeholders on key policy related changes, including proposed legislation, updated regulations and wider sector developments, interpreting the implications and potential impact of such specifically for the company.
• Horizon scan and keep abreast of sector legislation to identify and predict matters about which the company should be aware and share this information and its potential impact appropriately.
• Undertake specific projects on behalf of the Head of Governance as required.
• Complete any other tasks as commensurate with the level and nature of the post as delegated by the role's line manager.
• Identify gaps and problem areas in policies and propose revisions.
• Support advertising review and teams by delivering training on policies.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Bachelor's degree
• Significant experience in policy analysis and development.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to challenge and critique Executives.
• Strategic thinking.
• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

DESIRABLE

• Experience in the shaping and development of cross-cutting policy and strategy.