Head of Supply Chain - London, United Kingdom - Logistics UK

Logistics UK London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Description

About Logistics UK

Logistics UK, formerly the Freight Transport Association is one of the biggest business groups in the UK, representing the entire industry with members from the road, rail, sea, and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.

An effective supply chain is vital to Keep Britain Trading, directly impacting over 7 million people employed in making, selling and moving the goods that affect everyone everywhere.

With Brexit, technology and other disruptive forces driving changes in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK PLC.

Job Summary

Take ownership of the Skills policy theme at Logistics UK.

Be the owner of the Generation Logistics campaign, which is likely to require 3 days per week, although this may change over time.

Responsibilities include; leadership, development, monitoring and management of all aspects of the campaign; leadership and account management of the education channel, sponsors and other important stakeholders; and, leadership of the strategy and future success of the campaign.

Devise and deliver strategies to drive forward Logistics UK's goals for this policy theme across all logistics transport modes, supported by and gathering input from colleagues across the Directorate and the business.

Build and display a competent level of knowledge across all policy areas in the policy portfolio, proactively monitoring and briefing on new and emerging topics, and educating colleagues as appropriate to support collaboration.

Proactively develop policy proposals and positions, with member input, to lead the debate and shape government and stakeholder thinking.

Responsible for developing relationships with decision-makers and carrying out effective engagement. For example, senior government officials and industry stakeholders relevant to your policy responsibilities.
Produce high quality reports, consultation responses, briefing documents, speaking notes and presentations, for a variety of audiences.

Devise and deliver effective presentations for members and a variety of stakeholders, including at Logistics UK events and external conferences.

Inform and agree media plans and lines on policy topics in the portfolio, and act as media spokesperson as required.

Inform public affairs plans and content on policy topics in the portfolio, and support engagement with political stakeholders as required.

Delegate policy responsibilities to others in the team, ensuring their work is overseen and aligns with our policy theme goals.

Collaborate closely with Directorate colleagues by providing expert support on policy issues and lines to take for their engagement with decision-makers and members.

Support Logistics UK's engagement in designated regions, including the relevant Freight Council(s).

Lead member engagement, managing relevant councils and working groups, gaining consensus and representing their views to a range of audiences.

Responsible for effective cross-Directorate and organisation working to deliver wider business objectives.
Responsibilities

Devise policy positions and shape and deliver campaigns on the policy theme, with the ability to pick up additional topics as required.

Ensure accuracy in policy information and positions on assigned topics and ensure consensus member views are accurately represented.
Provide expert policy support across Logistics UK on assigned topics to help deliver wider business goals.
Have the ability to coach and develop direct reports and collaborate with the wider team. You will support junior colleagues within the department, settings tasks and overseeing outputs.
Have the ability to deliver to Budget.
Demonstrate the Logistics UK's core values (Excellence, Dynamism, Togetherness, Reputation).

Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Persuasive and articulate communication skills, both written, verbal and using presentations.
Ability and confidence to represent Logistics UK externally at the highest levels of government and with media.
Team player able to contribute to Logistics UK's wider policy, communications and commercial objectives.
Understanding of how public policy is developed and how to influence it.
Interest in logistics issues or a willingness to learn.
Prepared to travel on a regular basis, as required to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.
Experience working on skills issues, particularly in transport.
Policy experience in a relevant business area, agency, trade association, government department or public body an advantage.

We value our employees and offer a wide range of benefits recognising that no two employees are the same – everyone has different preferences and needs that change over time.

~25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
~ Christmas Working Arrangement for extra days off during the festive period
~ Health Cash Plan for all employees and Private Medical Insurance for managers
~ Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
~ Enhanced Family Leave policy
~ Flexible and remote working arrangements
~ Two paid days off per year for charity or volunteering work
~ Various learning and development opportunities
~ Range of pension schemes
~ Award scheme to recognise outstanding employees
~ Life Assurance Scheme for peace of mind

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